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Gov. Heineman Announces 2010 Tourism Marketing Grants
(Lincoln, Neb.) Gov. Dave Heineman today announced tourism marketing grants totaling nearly $125,000 for 36 entities across the state. Grants are used to promote a wide variety of attractions and events in Nebraska. Read more
Register now for remaining NCIP workshop
MARCH 18, 2010 (LINCOLN, NEB.)—There’s still time to register for one more how-to Nebraska Community Improvement Program workshop.
This last workshop will be held in Hebron, March 29, 6 p.m. at the Courthouse Club Room, 225 North 4th Street.
To register, go online to: http://www.neded.org/files/crd/ncip/2010/2010_NCIP_Workshop_Registration.pdf
CONTACT Sue Sitzmann at 800-426-6505, 402-471-3987, or sue.sitzmann@nebraska.gov
Transform your product from benchwarmer to superstar
MARCH 15, 2010 (HOLBROOK, NEB.)—Up your game and get your product off the sidelines and into the limelight with a 2010 GROW Nebraska Product Evaluation. The event will be help April 22 during the 2010 GROW Nebraska MarkeTech Conference that includes social media and Web site marketing sessions.
Six industry Product Evaluators will be offering their expertise and marketing tips as part of the process. To meet them, go to www.grownebraska.org/producteval and click on the 2010 Product Evaluators link.
“Entrepreneurs and business owners who want to market and sell products made or designed in Nebraska can gain valuable insight regarding their product’s marketability, pricing and packaging. These products consistently draw the attention of purchasing agents,” said GROW Nebraska CEO, Janell Anderson Ehrke.
Even if you only sell retail, said Ehrke, the evaluation is highly beneficial. Recommendations include ways that products or marketing campaigns can be improved or expanded, and the best local retail outlets for sales. All products are rated on design, creativity, craftsmanship, price and overall impact. The Evaluation is a training service for business owners who want to participate in GROW Nebraska markets or retail events with the goal of increasing their triple bottom line. Producers are not present in the room during the evaluation so that industry experts can candidly assess all products.
You do not need to be in attendance or a GROW Nebraska member to participate. Cost for members is $15 and for non-members, $25.
The registration deadline is April 14. For more information, visit the GROW Nebraska Web site at www.grownebraska.org, call 1-888-GROWNEB (1-888-476-9632) or email info@grownebraska.org
A program of Central Plains Foundation Inc., GROW Nebraska helps maximize the state’s entrepreneurial spirit and build the global reputation of Nebraska businesses by providing sustainable business environments through business-building marketing and education. To learn more about GROW Nebraska or Nebraska entrepreneurs and businesses, visit the GROW Web site at www.grownebraska.org.
CONTACT Janell Anderson Ehrke at 1-888-476-9632 or info@grownebraska.org
Rural Jobs, Rural Opportunities Conference
LINCOLN, Neb., March 12, 2010 – Registrations are being accepted for the Rural Jobs, Rural Opportunities Conference being held Monday, March 29th at the Holiday Inn Convention Center, 110 Second Ave. in Kearney, Neb. from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. CT. Focus will be placed on linking financial and technical resources with entrepreneurs, business owners and community leaders interested in the creation and preservation of jobs. The registration fee for this conference is $25 with a registration deadline of March 22, 2010. Read more
Kimmel Brings Innovation to Businesses
Contact: Connie Reimers-Hild , (creimers2@unl.edu or 402-873-3166) , UNL Kimmel Education and Research Center , 5985 G Road, Nebraska City, NE 68410
In these current economic times, businesses must continue to find new ways to be productive and continue to turn a profit. This April, Dr. Connie Reimers-Hild will take this economy head on with an Innovation Retreat being held at the
Kimmel Education & Research Center in Nebraska City, NE on April 29, 2010. Read more
Get briefed on latest economic development news and services
CONTACT Patty Wood at 800-426-6505, 402-471-1559 or patty.wood@nebraska.gov
MARCH 9, 2010 (LINCOLN, NEB.)—What issues impacting Nebraska’s development and economy are you most concerned about or interested in? Get all the latest information you need at one of two free 2010 briefings hosted by the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED). Read more
Neapco Components in Beatrice Will Continue Manufacturing
For Immediate Release Contact: Keith Sanford, Neapco Components, LLC (610) 705-8553 or ksanford@neapco.com
POTTSTOWN, PA, March 5, 2010 – Neapco Components, a subsidiary of Neapco Holdings, LLC announced today that its manufacturing operations in Pottstown, Pennsylvania will be phased out over the next 18-24 months and consolidated into its manufacturing facility in Beatrice, Nebraska. Neapco Components will continue manufacturing in Saltillo, Mexico as well as maintain warehouses in Beatrice Nebraska, Riverside, California, Pottstown, Pennsylvania and Mississauga, Ontario. Read more
Social Entreprenership at its Best – TOMS
I was filled with excitement as I started my day out early. I slipped on my TOMS shoes, and smiled at the thought of getting to hear one of my favorite entrepreneurs share his story at the Greater Omaha’s Young Professional Summit. I was thrilled when I learned I had been given the opportunity from Partnerships for Innovation to attend this event at the Qwest Center. Three hours later, after my eastward journey, I arrived at the event and was amazed by the large crowd attending the Summit. This event was incredibly organized with breakout sessions that delivered valuable messages, information, and resources to the participants. However, my favorite part of the day was lunch, and not because of the meal, although it was very good. It was because of the key note speaker, Chief Shoe Giver of TOMS Shoes, Blake Mycoski. 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
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