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05/14/2026

🚀 Start or grow your business — for FREE

The Small Business Development Center is offering a series of free, public sessions designed to help entrepreneurs and small business owners build smarter, stronger businesses.

These sessions tap into the real-world essentials of running a business — led by local experts who know what it takes.

👉 Register now (link in comments) and start learning:

✔️ Business Taxes & Payroll Fundamentals
📅 May 14 | 9:00–11:00 AM
📍 MCC at The Ashton 106
Gain a clear understanding of business tax responsibilities and payroll basics. Learn how to stay compliant, manage obligations, and avoid common financial pitfalls.

✔️ Finances & Pop-Ups
📅 May 21 | 5:00–6:30 PM
📍 MCC at The Ashton 106
Simple financial practices for vendors, including pricing, accepting payments, and maintaining basic financial records.

✔️ Hiring Employees vs. Independent Contractors
📅 May 26 | 9:00–11:00 AM
📍 Greater Omaha Chamber (TBA)
Understand the legal, financial, and operational differences so you can make informed decisions that align with growth and compliance.

✔️ Branding & Signage
📅 June 4 | 5:00–6:30 PM
📍 MCC at The Ashton 106
Practical branding and signage strategies to attract customers, including booth setup, pricing visibility, and simple design tools.

💡 Whether you're just getting started or looking to level up, these sessions give you practical tools you can use immediately.

🎟️ Free. Open to the public. Limited spots available.
👇 See comments for registration link

05/14/2026

Not only is this a powerful example of the impact of networking, but also a reminder of the often understated strength of Nebraska’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Behind every meaningful connection is a network of people, organizations, and trusted relationships working together to help entrepreneurs and business owners move forward. That collaborative spirit is one of Nebraska’s greatest assets, and it is exciting to see stories like this bring those outcomes to life.

Appreciate you sharing this, Elijah.

Nebraska Business Development Center
Rural Prosperity Nebraska
Rising Tide Leadership Development
Nebraska Extension
SourceLink

04/28/2026

SourceLink Nebraska will be in Tekamah during the Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities (CEC) Conference offering resource coaching office hours for entrepreneurs, business owners, and anyone exploring a business idea. If you are attending the conference or in the area, stop by and connect to Nebraska’s entrepreneurial resource network.

No appointment is needed. Just stop in and get connected.

📍 The Carson Civic Center
1315 K St., Tekamah, NE 68061
🗓 April 29 and April 30
⏰ 9 A.M. to 3 P.M.

One of the most important parts of building strong entrepreneurial ecosystems is making support accessible and meeting people where they are. I look forward to the conversations and connections that will come from being in the community during CEC.

Nebraska Business Development Center
Rural Prosperity Nebraska
Nebraska Extension

04/23/2026

Shout out to our elevator pitch judges for the 2026 YEC: Youth Entrepreneurship Competition! Every year we bring in judges from across Nebraska, business professionals with real experience in strategic planning and business development, to support and challenge our students.

Each high school student delivered a 3-minute pitch, followed by 12 minutes of thoughtful questions from the judges.

A huge thank you to Cory, Scott, Jana, Brittany and Tim for giving their time, sharing their expertise, and traveling to be part of this event!

04/21/2026

HASTINGS - Are you a business owner or do you have a business idea? This is a great opportunity for you!

04/07/2026

04/07/2026

SAVE THE DATE! The 2026 Start-up to Success Small Business Conference is on the calendar and you won’t want to miss it! Join entrepreneurs, business leaders, and industry experts for a day filled with inspiration, learning, and connections at Omaha’s premier small business event.

🗓 September 11, 2026
📍 DC Centre Banquet Facility
11830 Stonegate Drive
Omaha, NE 68164

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to grow your business, this conference is designed to help you take your next step toward success.

Mark your calendar now and stay tuned for more details. We can’t wait to see you there!

04/07/2026

03/31/2026

Ready to turn your ideas into a solid plan? Join our Business Plan Class Workshop in person!

REGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/business-plan-class-workshop-tickets-1983779721549?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

This is the perfect chance to learn the ropes of crafting a winning business plan in a friendly, hands-on setting. Whether you're a new or just need a boost, we've got you covered. Come hang out, get inspired, and walk away with a plan that means business!

📅 Saturday, May 2nd
🕓 9AM – 12PM
📍 Nebraska Enterprise Fund Omaha Office
2112 N 30th St, Suite 103, Omaha, NE 68111

03/31/2026

🔊 LAST HOURS TO APPLY!

Apply now for our Pitch It In Fremont Competition!

🏆 $5,000 Prize
🗓️ April 23 | 7-9PM
📍Midland University | Olson Student Center

Click on "Pitch It" in the upper right-hand corner to submit your application! Deadline is 11:59PM TONIGHT!

https://www.fremontcreativecollective.org/events