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The NIACC John Pappajohn
Entrepreneurial Center (JPEC)

Whether you are thinking about starting a business or growing an existing company, the NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center, offers business tools and educational opportunities to assist you. From exploring financial resources, business plan development and networking sessions, the staff at the NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center are eager to meet with you to discuss your business operation. JPEC is located on the North Iowa Area Community College campus in Mason City, Iowa.

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Announcements:

 ·       Young Professionals Forum, July 28, 7a.m. They need your ideas, perspective, and energy to help grow North Central Iowa. Please join the group for breakfast and bring your insight: North Iowa Corridor office: 25 State St, Mason City.  [Flyer]

·         Save the Date!  Iowa Venture Capital and Entrepreneur Conference  October 6 & 7, 2009. Des Moines, IA [Flyer] [Postcard]

·         John Pappajohn 4th Annual Iowa Business Plan Competition, applications closed http://www.iowabusinessplancompetition.com/  

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Local Taxpayer Assistance office at the North Iowa Business Incubator. Click here for hours & more info.

Law Offers Special Tax Breaks for Small Business, IR-2009-51 this link has more information about the new provisions affecting small businesses including:
•      Bonus depreciation
•      Changes to the estimated tax requirements
•      Exclusion of gain on the sale of certain small business stock