Okoboji Entrepreneurial Institute
December 2, 2026 | 2:30 p.m. EST | 1:30 p.m. CST | 12:30 p.m. MST
This webinar is being hosted by the 2026 Entrepreneurial (Large Population) Mid-America EDC Economic Development Award Winner, Okoboji Entrepreneurial Institute.
The Okoboji Entrepreneurial Institute has been educating young Iowa entrepreneurs for 20 years. This program brings unique aspects of networking, educational opportunities, location, and mentorship together and has over 600 alumni of the program.
Learn about the how the Okoboji Entrepreneurial Institute has been educating college entrepreneurs for 20 years through making connections, supporting growth, and showcasing the Iowa Lakes Region of Northwest Iowa. We will talk about how the program started, how it has evolved in the past 20 years, and the work that makes a successful entrepreneurial program like this possible.
Who Should Attend:
Economic development professionals, municipal leaders, and chamber executives seeking to learn more about entrepreneurial education and creating the next generation of business and economic leaders.
PresenterS:
- Alyssa Petersen is the Coordinator of Administration and Communication at the Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation.
- As a student at Buena Vista University, she had the opportunity to participate in the Okoboji Entrepreneurial Institute, and she has had the pleasure of being on the administrative and planning side of the program each year since.
- Jenny Dykema is the Iowa Lakes Corridor's Office Coordinator and has worked alongside Alyssa for the past two years in planning events like OEI, and marketing and social media for the Corridor. She earned her undergraduate degree at Iowa State University and brings experience from her internship at the Iowa Great Lakes Area Chamber.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email from "Mid-America Economic Development Council ", with information about joining the webinar.
