Entrepreneurship in the Corridor

Match – Learn – Launch Corridor & BVU collaborate to facilitate business succession The Iowa Lakes Corridor is partnering with Buena Vista University to innovate new technologies and programs that will be utilized to facilitate business succession. A team of three BVU computer science students are being led by BVU Instructor of Management Gary Sterling … Continue Reading

Iowa Lakeside Lab near grassy field with Where are they now text

Where are they now? Carl Kirpes, OEI 2012

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: 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

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

Iowa Lakeside Lab near grassy field with Where are they now text

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