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Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0130
(319) 273-JPEC (5732)     Fax: (319) 273-5733
E-mail: jpec@uni.edu     www.jpec.org

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STUDENT BUSINESS INCUBATOR

About the Incubator     Lunch & Learn     Student Businesses


The UNI Student Business Incubator is an educational learning laboratory and a program of the JPEC designed to inspire and educate students interested in entrepreneurship and small business. The SBI program is funded by the Small Business Administration and private donations. These funds allow student business owners to explore business ideas with the assistance of JPEC staff and others. Current UNI students and teams of students are eligible to apply. Students are admitted on a semester basis and must demonstrate adequate progress to remain in the program. Students are required to participate in programs designed to increase the chances for entrepreneurial success. Students will graduate from the program equipped with the skills and experience necessary to create a positive influence on the Iowa economy.

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SBI benefits include:

  • One-on-one technical assistance
  • Legal and accounting services
  • Seed capital programs
  • Market research assistance
  • Professional office space
  • state-of-the-art technology
  • Dedicated server space
  • Standard office equipment
  • Access to meeting facilities
  • Small business resource library
  • Training programs
  • Mentoring programs
  • Networking Opportunities
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Professionals who are working with SBI businesses include:

  • Laurie Watje, CPA
  • Judy Schindel, CPA
  • Kris Gulick, CPA
  • Ann Robinson, PDCM Insurance
  • Eric Johnson, Attorney
  • Kate Mitchell, Attorney
  • Steve Dickinson, Attorney
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Click here for an application for the SBI program, or for more information on the SBI or to become involved, please contact Laurie Watje at 319-273-JPEC or 319-273-2020 (direct line).

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LUNCH & LEARN

Students enrolled in the Student Business Incubator program may register for any of these classes by contacting Laurie Watje at 319-273-JPEC (main office) or 319-273-2020 (direct line) or by e-mailing laurie.watje@uni.edu.

Fall 2008 Lunch & Learn:

  • September 5, Noon, BCS 30 Lunch and Learn: How I measure success as an entrepreneur? Presenter: Rob Gettemy
  • September 26, Noon, BCS 30 Lunch and Learn: Why do I need a CPA for my business? Presenter: Judy Schindel
  • October 10, Noon, BCS 30 Lunch and Learn: The local banker and my business. Presenter: Steve Lindaman
  • October 31, Noon, BCS 30 Lunch and Learn: Bootstrapping my business. Presenter: Ben Frein
  • December 5, Noon, BCS 30 Lunch and Learn: Equity v. Debt Financing Presenter: Unavailable at this time.

Classes are usually held on the University of Northern Iowa campus in the Business and Community Services Building, Suite 128 (JPEC Conference room). All classes are free to UNI Incubator students. The series is supported and sponsored by the UNI John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center.

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STUDENT BUSINESSES

To contact us:

John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center
University of Northern Iowa
Business and Community Services, Suite 128
Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0130

Phone: 319-273-JPEC (5732)
Fax: 319-273-5733
Email: jpec@uni.edu

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