Classical, Jazz, Folk, and Latino music, in addition to current art news. From the University of Nebraska at Omaha.

GROW Nebraska is a 501(c) 3 non-profit Entrepreneurial Service Organization for Nebraska entrepreneurial businesses. It was established in 1998 under the Central Plains Foundation as a statewide outreach program. Headquartered in the Central Plains Development Center in Holbrook, Nebraska, this program focuses on building successful Nebraska businesses one at a time. In 1995, Central Plains Foundation, Inc. received a USDA Rural Development Grant to create a business plan and solidify objectives. After significant research into similar state-based programs and hosting a showcase event in November 1996, the GROW Nebraska™ Program officially began accepting members in 1998 and created the first annual GROW Nebraska™ Market. The initial membership included 61 businesses and five services. It currently has over 300 members and offers over 20 services.

The National Trust for Historic Preservation’s Main Street program is 30 years old. Nebraska Main Street is heading into its 16th year. The National Trust for Historic Preservation has been around since 1949. Heritage Nebraska | Preservation was formed in 2008. These pages reflect the combined experience and technical expertise developed by the national organization and the state programs. Consider this to be your resource guide as you begin your quest to help your downtown or preserve your old house or your neighborhood or your heritage. Don’t hesitate to call us for further help.

ICAN is a non-profit organization providing innovative professional and personal leadership development.



ICAN is the organization current and emerging leaders turn to for a life-long continuum of innovative and comprehensive professional and personal leadership development experiences that honor the individual, emphasize the development of healthy relationships, and resonate with meaning and purpose. ICAN is noted for developing vital, resilient and balanced leaders dedicated to building and sustaining strong, healthy organizational cultures and communities.

MCC's Entrepreneurship program is one of the fastest growing programs on campus and is taught in a REAL mode - generally no tests. Work done in any of 6 regularly offered courses that run both on campus and online are specifically designed to mirror REAL tasks that REAL entrepreneurs either need to do or know about. Courses attract both those interested in new startup planning AND those already actively engaged in business seeking knowledge and assistance.

People chose to work with me because I bring integrity, trustfulness and clarity to areas that impact their finances and more importantly, their life. I start by listening to my clients to determine where they are today and where they want to be in the future. Then, together we create a focused plan that is easy to implement and positions them reach their goals and care for what matters most to them. The benefit to my clients is the feeling of confidence. Because they have taken the necessary steps to be prepared for the future, they can enjoy the present, instead of wondering and worrying if things will be okay as life changes.

The Nebraska Enterprise Fund is a statewide financial intermediary dedicated to supporting microenterprise practitioners. In 1997 the Nebraska Microenterprise Partnership Fund became incorporated as a 501(c)(3) and became a certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) in 1998. In 2008, the Partnership Fund name was changed to Nebraska Enterprise Fund.

The Nebraska Entrepreneurship Task Force (NET Force) is an actively engaged group of collaborating partners focused on the high income, high skill, and high demand entrepreneurial career opportunities available to Nebraska’s youth and adults. 

Mission

NET Force identifies and leverages educational resources to Educate, Engage, and Empower current and potential Entrepreneurs.

Members

•          Community College System Faculty and Administrators

•          K-12 Faculty and Administrators

•          Nebraska Department of Education

•          Nebraska State College System

•          Non-Profit Organizations

•          Private Career Schools

•          Private Colleges & Universities

•          University of Nebraska System

Programs and services to help you start, grow and succeed

Omaha is a friendly place to live, work and shop, a place where the neighbors and local merchants knew each other by name. Folks don't have to travel far to find the things they need, and we'd like to keep it that way.







Time and progress have brought freeway access to cookie-cutter chain stores, where we often become anonymous faces in the crowd. One thing still remains true, it's still a friendly place to live, work and shop. Businesses need to encourage and remind the public of the many reasons buying local helps to keep our lifestyle healthy and vibrant here in Omaha.

The Omaha OD Network creates opportunities where members explore, learn and apply organization development methods, tools and techniques.

We at OSBN are dedicated to bringing you the tools you need to have a successful business. We are here to help you and your business bridge the gap between survival and independence. As you will see, we offer numerous programs and enjoy collaborative relationships with Omaha’s leading lenders and support agencies.

We sincerely hope you find navigation through our website easy and beneficial to your interests. Please feel free to call or e-mail us with any questions. Our goal is your success in business. We look forward to working with you.

As a credit union, we're a not-for-profit financial cooperative that is owned by its members, not by for-profit shareholders. Our Board of Directors consists of Credit Union volunteers, elected by their fellow Credit Union members, to direct the operations of the Credit Union. All our profits are returned to the membership in the form of enhanced services, lower fees and interest rates on loans and higher returns on savings and investments.

The University of Nebraska Rural Initiative identifies opportunities in rural Nebraska and catalyzes experimentation, innovation and collaboration  in partnership with rural citizens to enhance the economy of rural areas while promoting sustainable and socially beneficial use of resources.  

Goals:  

Goal 1:  Exhibit leadership and foster innovation in rural development by exploring, testing, evaluating, refining, and implementing novel and inventive strategies to realize untapped potential and new value from rural amenities and resources.   (Current programming includes rural tourism, local foods,  rural economic and business development,  alternative energy for farms,  workforce development research and related community development research. )

Goal 2.  Engage and network rural citizens with one another and with University faculty and staff in creative learning and research environments  to inform the work of the Rural Initiative and other relevant University units, facilitate the dissemination of University expertise, and encourage civic engagement.   (Includes but not limited to a Local Foods Network, Water Outreach,  the  Connecting Young Nebraskans Network,  and ReTree Nebraska.)

Goal 3.  Communicate the work of the University of Nebraska Rural Initiative and other University units performing work relevant to rural citizens to  other Institutions of Higher Education, Rural Serving Organizations and the general public through multiple outlets.