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Must see – UNL Webinar on Food Product Development
Wow!!!!!! You missed an excellent webinar on Food Product Development if you were unable to attend the UNL Extension eShip Webinar Series on Tuesday, October 19th. Laurie Keeler, Senior Manager of Product Development, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Food Processing Center shared so many cool examples of unique new food products and how entrepreneurs came up with the idea and how they made them marketable.
Laurie talked about product ideas such as developing unique products with water; line extension which involves adding new lines of product to get more space on the shelf, and final packaging of products for convenience. Laurie outlined the steps needed to create a successful new food product and the problems and pitfalls in the development process. We also learned that the UNL Food Processing Center is a premier service available to anyone across the United States. They specialize in helping individuals and businesses develop food, pet and cosmetic products. It’s right there in Lincoln, Nebraska.
This is a webinar you should see. Go to the archived presentation at: http://breeze.unl.edu/p72177450/ .
The next UNL Extension eShip Webinar will be Tuesday, November 16, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. CST/9:00 am MST. Katie Pakarek, UNL Extension Education in Stormwater Management will highlight Entrepreneurial Potentials in Stormwater Management.
Guest Blogger: Dennis Kahl, Extension Educator, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Wine School for the Perfect Wine
Has anyone tasted a really good wine lately? If so, it may just have come from a Nebraska winery. Scan down the list of awards that Nebraska wines have won over the past few years and you will be impressed. According the Nebraska Winery & Grape Growers Association, there are now 21 wineries and ten additional tasting rooms located throughout Nebraska that offer unique flavors and unexpected sceneries. Download the Official Passport to the 2010 Nebraska Wine Tour and enter your name for prizes.
Oh the flip side, if you are interested in starting a winery or already have a winery, then consider going back to school…that is a wine making school sponsored by the Five Rivers Resource Conservation and Development. Small-Scale Commercial Wine Making School will be held October 22 & 23 and the Advanced Wine Making School II will be held November 5 & 6 in Nebraska City. Here’s your chance to learn more about making and perfecting wines. For workshop information, contact Five Rivers RC&D at 402.335.3347 or email bobbie.meints@rcdnet.net. The workshops feature viticulture experts who can provide great information to get your wines to award winning levels.
Oh, for future reference, I like the bold reds.
Until next time,
Marilyn Schlake, Associate Director, NebraskaEDGE Program, UNL
Did you know?…NE resources
Did you know?…
Did you know that Nebraska has a new association for small businesses? If not, you need to check them out. The Small Business Association of the Midlands is offering tools, education and networking opportunities for individuals just getting started or are operating an existing business. The SBAM targets businesses with less than 99 employees for their seminars, resources and online information. A membership meeting is being held on August 10 from 8:30 am – 10:00 am. Can’t attend? Contact SBAM to learn more about their services and membership fees.
Did you know that there is an innovation club available in Southeast Nebraska? The I2E (Inventors, Investors and Entrepreneurs) club provides individuals with the opportunity to pursue their passion of launching or selling an innovation or business concept. The next meeting is scheduled for August 10, from 5:30pm – 8:00 pm at the Kimmel Education and Research Center. More information on the I2E Club and membership forms are available online at http://kimmel.unl.edu/i2eclub1 or contact creimers2@unl.edu.
Did you know that entrepreneurial services are available through the Nebraska Self Employment Services for individuals with disabilities? NSES participants must first be clients/consumers of Nebraska Vocational Rehabilitation Services. Services include workshops and one-on-one technical assistance, including feasibility study, business planning, funding, and support services. More information is available at the NSES website.
One more did you know. The NebraskaEDGE is now registering for the entrepreneurial training courses in Holdrege, Columbus and Red Cloud. Holdrege course starts, August 17th, Red Cloud, August 30, and Columbus, September 7th. Course and class information is available on the NebraskaEDGE website.
If you are looking for a specific resources and don’t know where to turn, please drop me an e-mail and I will find one that best works for you.
Until next time,
Marilyn Schlake, Associate Director, NebraskaEDGE Program
Office Security – Time to Get it Done
Wow! Nebraska has sure had its share of storms this Spring. Unfortunately, too much rain, tornadoes, hail, and subsequent floods have ruined homes and businesses alike. Along with mother nature’s fury came water-logged computers and electrical problems from lightening strikes and downed power lines. This type of weather can cause serious problems with computers and lost data. Do you have an equipment and software inventory to provide to the insurance company as proof of purchase and value? Do you have a backup system that safely stores the irreplaceable family photos or costly business records? Read more
Webinars Offer Online Advice
Congratulations, you now have a web site. The only problem, it’s not generating the traffic you want, nor the sales you need. What is the best option for you? Is it SEO, SEM or keywords and tag lines? Read more