Capital Insights – Interview with Archrival
On November 30th the Lincoln Young Professionals Group presented their new entrepreneurship series called Capital Insights. To kick it off they had some of Lincoln's finest young entrepreneurs take the stage in an informal fireside chat with the founders of Archrival, Clint! Runge and Charles Hull. For more on this great event, you can check out an article written by Patti Vannoy over at Silicon Prairie News: Capital Insights: From car wash client to company acquisition, Archrival founders reflect on growth
Entrepreneur Spotlight: Angie Svoboda with Good Life Health Services
Learn how Angie Svoboda has helped lead Good Life Health Services through all the changes in the pharmacy industry. Through changes in insurance and government regulations, they are constantly having to adapt and innovate in their business model. Be ready for change Embrace technology
Entrepreneur Spotlight: Adam Switzer of Calamus Outfitters
It all started when Adam Switzer wanted to move back to the family ranch near Burwell, NE. The ranch had supported several families in the 90's but now could barely support one. In order to make the move possible it meant having to innovate on the business model. Ranching had been the staple of the land for one hundred years but now agri-tourism is what was going to make it possible for the land to support more families. Thus the story of how Calamus Outfitters began.
Are You Destined to be an Entrepreneur? Interview with Grant Stanley
[Our VIDEA contest in August produced a multitude of entries on entrepreneurs that they felt have good lessons to share. Grant Stanley of Contemporary Analysis was one of those.] Nebraska entrepreneur Grant Stanley recently sat down with us to talk about his experience starting Contemporary Analysis and entrepreneurs in general.
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Adventures in Data: SectorNow’s Evelyn Bartlett Brings California Data Know-How to Nebraska
There was a time when SectorNow‘s Evelyn Bartlett vowed she would never again live in Nebraska. “I grew up in Waverly,” Bartlett said. “I went to UNL and just basically bolted.” After graduating...
Read more of this articleJanuary 24, 2012Intern Program Cuts Costs, Connects Interns, Employers
Check back over the next month as we will be highlighting the different programs created this year by the Nebraska Legislature through the Talent and Innovation Initiative. Entrepreneurs can face many...
Read more of this articleJanuary 12, 2012Franchise Research Institute Dissects What Works, Makes It Work Even Better
Watch for additional articles over the next month on our new series about franchising. It’s said that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. If that’s true, then Jeff Johnson and the...
Read more of this articleJanuary 11, 2012Entrepreneur Spotlight: Liz Renner with Only10Pounds.com
Michael Ventrella, a contestant on the popular weight loss show “The Biggest Loser,” dropped 264 pounds in one season. Ventralla, along with numerous other contestants, inspired audiences to shed pound...
Read more of this articleJanuary 3, 2012CDR Announces January Lending Information Meeting
Entrepreneurs with a business idea or business owners who want to grow — especially those struggling to find funding — should circle Jan. 11, 2012 on their calendars. That’s...
Read more of this articleDecember 29, 2011Investomers: What are they and how they could help your business
As any seasoned entrepreneur can tell you, investment can either help or hurt a company, depending on how it’s handled. That doesn’t change when investment comes from a customer, but the opportunities...
Read more of this articleDecember 28, 2011

