4H – EntrepreneurShip Investigation (ESI)
Current Information as of: January 14, 2010
EntrepreneurShip Investigation (ESI) is an exciting, interactive, and comprehensive curriculum project designed for youth, ages 10-19. ESI uses a variety of tools to help participants develop their entrepreneurial skills and find their business niche. Through exciting activities, case studies and current technology, participants are transformed into budding entrepreneurs! After completing all levels of the curriculum, [...]
AIM Institute
Current Information as of: February 23, 2010
The AIM Institute is a not-for-profit membership organization that provides entrepreneurship and information technology leadership to Nebraska and the surrounding region. AIM provides a range of services and programs to build individual and organizational capacity in effectively applying IT to business development, workforce recruitment and career development. AIM’s signature annual event is Infotec. IT professionals, [...]
Antelope County Resource Center
Current Information as of: January 13, 2010
Develop and attract commercial ventures in region. Will provide an outreach training hub for the following: small business consultation, career planning for adults and high school graduates, continuing adult education, general equivalency degree programs, financial education, agricultural action programs, and computer training for business and home planning. Reference for area businesses, industry, manufacturing and retail [...]
Box Butte Development Corporation
Current Information as of: January 13, 2010
Help to successfully foster the development of entrepreneurial and small business ventures as well as to enhance and diversify the economy of Box Butte County. Office equipment is provided with computer and internet access also. Business planning help provided. Contact with local REAP group named Western Entrepreneurs Support Team (WEST). Business Assistance Center (Business Incubator) [...]
Catholic Charities – Microbusiness Training and Development Program
Current Information as of: March 1, 2010
Of the many programs offered by the Catholic Charities, Inc of Omaha, this program is designed to assist persons who want to start their own small business. The Microbusiness Training and Development Project offers training in business skills, micro-loans and ongoing technical assistance. Classes are available in Spanish, and referrals are made for English training. [...]
Center for Entrepreneurship – University of Nebraska – Lincoln
Current Information as of: January 12, 2010
The mission of the Center for Entrepreneurship at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln is to inspire and empower UNL students to become world-class entrepreneurs and to help create an entrepreneurial environment that encourages them to do it here. We fulfill this mission by: Encouraging students to consider ownership as an alternative career path; Enabling [...]
Center for Rural Affairs – Rural Enterprise Assistance Project
Current Information as of: January 11, 2010
Mission: REAP is a business development program with the Center of Rural Affairs. Its mission is to strengthen rural communities through small, self-employed business development. Services: It provides individuals with business management training, technical assistance, lending capital, loan packaging, and networking opportunities for starting and growing a business. Roundtables and/or associations of micro-entrepreneurs are formed [...]
Center for Rural Research and Development, UNK
Current Information as of: January 20, 2010
The mission of the Center for Rural Research and Development focuses on empowering the region’s residents to seek avenues of rural economic development by building entrepreneurial and professional capacity, and by encouraging creative thinking about the economic growth of our region. The center espouses the “grow-your-own” philosophy of economic development, known as economic gardening, as well [...]
Central Community College – Entrepreneurship Program
Current Information as of: January 14, 2010
The Entrepreneurship Center at Central Community College offers workshops, seminars and other events to educate and promote business ownership in the communities that it serves. The rewards of being your own boss are great, but so are the challenges. If you want to own your own business, Central Community College offers entrepreneurship education to help [...]
Central Community College – Small Business Incubator/Institute
Current Information as of: January 28, 2010
The Incubator is one of the services provided by the Small Business Institute, located on the campus of Central Community College, Hastings. The main purpose of the Incubator is to provide space for new small business start-ups and/or for small business owners that wish to grow and expand. In addition, occupancy in the Incubator should [...]
Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization (CEO)
Current Information as of: February 3, 2010
Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization SM (CEO) is the premier entrepreneurship network with chapters on university campuses across North America. Our mission is to inform, support and inspire college students to be entrepreneurial and seek opportunity through enterprise creation. CEO’s vision is to serve more than 400 colleges and universities helping students achieve their entrepreneurial dreams and [...]
Consortium for Entrepreneurship Education
Current Information as of: January 14, 2010
The Consortium was formed in 1980 at the Ohio State University in answer to the US Secretary of Education (Terrell Bell) whose policy was for all vocational education programs to include entrepreneurship competencies for their students. The newly formed US Department of Education conducted a 2-year project to introduce entrepreneurship across the nation from 1980-1982. [...]
Elkhorn Valley Economic Development Council
Current Information as of: February 7, 2010
Promoting new economic development and encouraging business retention and expansion in our member communities and counties. EVEDC Services for Communities: Strategic planning for economic development Assistance in forming and sustaining community economic development groups Resource Team for economic development project management Business recruitment Community marketing EVEDC Consulting Services for start up and existing businesses: Product [...]
Entrepreneurship Education – Nebraska Department of Education
Current Information as of: January 14, 2010
The Nebraska Department of Education provides statewide curriculum support, technical assistance, and professional development for entrepreneurship educators and entrepreneurship advocates. Entrepreneurship Education is found within all career fields, clusters and pathways and is supported within the program of work of Nebraska Career Education. Outreach and services provided to stakeholders includes ongoing technical assistance, hosting the [...]
Falls City Economic Development and Growth Enterprise, Inc. (EDGE)
Current Information as of: February 1, 2010
Falls City Economic Development and Growth Enterprise (EDGE) is a 501(C)6 nonprofit, private corporation whose members are private and public investors. Our mission is to encourage economic development and growth and improve the business conditions of the greater Falls City area. EDGE is your first stop to exploring business investment opportunities in Falls City. We [...]
GROW Nebraska
Current Information as of: January 11, 2010
GROW Nebraska helps Nebraska entrepreneurs become sustainable businesses. Through training and technical assistance, GROW increases the survival rate of start-up businesses. GROW facilitates marketing and networking opportunities that help micro businesses in Nebraska increase their triple bottom line, and they actively work with members to create brand awareness. GROW provides these services to members at an [...]
Inventors, Investors and Entrepreneurs Club (I2E Club)
Current Information as of: February 12, 2010
The I2E Club is designed to foster innovation while providing individuals of all ages with the opportunity to pursue their passion in a supportive and helpful environment.
Junior Achievement – Lincoln
Current Information as of: January 11, 2010
JA Worldwide is a partnership between the business community, educators and volunteers — all working together to inspire young people to dream big and reach their potential. JA’s hands-on, experiential programs teach the key concepts of work readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy to young people all over the world.
Junior Achievement of the Midlands, Inc
Current Information as of: January 12, 2010
JA Worldwide is the world’s largest organization dedicated to educating students about workforce readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy through experiential, hands-on programs. Junior Achievement programs help prepare young people for the real world by showing them how to generate wealth and effectively manage it, how to create jobs which make their communities more robust, and [...]
Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food
Current Information as of: March 16, 2010
Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food (KYF2) is a USDA initiative to promote sustainable local and regional food systems that will support farmers and ranchers, strengthen rural communities, promote healthy eating, and protect our natural resources. President Obama has called for a reinvigoration of our local food systems, and KYF2 represents the efforts of Secretary [...]
