The “Where are they now?” series looks at how Okoboji Entrepreneurial Institute shaped the lives, entrepreneurial journeys and career paths of its alumni. Email your story. Name and Title: Carl Kirpes, Crude Oil Strategy & Analysis University attended, degree and year of graduation: Iowa State University, B.S. Industrial & Manufacturing Systems Engineering & B.S. Mechanical Engineering, … Continue Reading
OEI 2019: Thank you!
The 14th year of the Okoboji Entrepreneurial Institute was another success, and it could not happened with out the help of the many individuals involved. From host families, to speakers and faculty, to sponsors, the Okoboji Entrepreneurial Institute and the Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation would like to thank everyone who had a hand in … Continue Reading
OEI 2019: Photo Gallery
Thank you F8 Creative for the wonderful photography work so we can all relive the amazing experience that was OEI 2019!
OEI 2019: Meet the Class
Buena Vista University Joseph Lind – Belton, MO Junior, Business: Finance, Financial Decision Making & Sport Business Lincoln Rock – Mahtomedi, MN Junior, Business: Corporate Finance & Wellness Management Tyler Tennyson – Truman, MN Senior, Accounting & Business Hannah Wuebker – Grimes, IA Junior, Accounting and Business Iowa Lakes Community College Lexus … Continue Reading
Where are they now? Steven Brockshus, OEI 2017
The “Where are they now?” series looks at how Okoboji Entrepreneurial Institute shaped the lives, entrepreneurial journeys and career paths of its alumni. Email your story. Name and Title: Steven Brockshus, Founder & CEO University attended, degree and year of graduation: Iowa State University, Agricultural Education, 2018 Year attended Okoboji Entrepreneurial Institute: 2017 Company name: FarmlandFinder … Continue Reading
UNI JPEC OEI Suite Update
The John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center at the University of Northern Iowa recently sent out an update about the occupant of the OEI suite at their center. A graduate of OEI in 2016, Scott Burak just graduated from the University of Northern Iowa this year. He has been occupying the OEI suite at the UNI John … Continue Reading
See Photos from OEI 2018
Thank you F8 Creative for capturing so many amazing moments of OEI 2018!
OEI 13 Thank You
The 13th year of Okoboji Entrepreneurial Institute was another success, and it could not happened with out the help of the many individuals involved. From host families, to speakers and faculty, to sponsors, the Okoboji Entrepreneurial Institute and the Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation would like to thank all involved! Thank you to the five … Continue Reading
Where are they now? Katie VanMeter, OEI 2009
The “Where are they now?” series looks at how Okoboji Entrepreneurial Institute shaped the lives, entrepreneurial journeys and career paths of its alumni. Email your story. Name and Title: Katie VanMeter, Co-Owner / Marketing Director University attended, degree and year of graduation: University of Northern Iowa, B.A., Art Studio: Graphic Design, 2010 Year attended Okoboji Entrepreneurial … Continue Reading
OEI 2018 dates announced
The 13th annual Okoboji Entrepreneurial Institute will be held Aug. 5-10, 2018. A schedule will be announced at a later date as details are made available. Every summer, OEI brings 32 college students to the picturesque Iowa Great Lakes region every for a week of entrepreneurial skill building and networking. Students from Buena Vista University, … Continue Reading