Nebraska Entrepreneurship Calendar of Events
January-May 2013
Date |
Location |
Event Description |
Contact Info |
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January 21-February 11 |
Central Community College-Columbus Campus |
QuickBooks Accounting Workshop This is a hands-on workshop where participants will learn how to work with bank accounts, financial data, taxes, payroll among other aspects of the software. Version 2012 QuickBooks Pro will be used. |
Doris Lux |
January 28-May |
Harms Advanced Technology Center |
EntrepreneurShip Investigation After School Kid’s Club Two new after school clubs called ESI: EntrepreneurShip Investigation. In the spirit of trailblazing and in honor of National Entrepreneurship Week, WNCC is offering the ESI Clubs at special pricing. The first club will be conducted in Scottsbluff at the special E-Week Celebration price of $40 for Scottsbluff students for 14 weeks. Scottsbluff DECA has partnered with WNCC and UNL to provide the recruitment and instruction for this club. The Club will span the spring semester and will end in May, culminating in a “marketplace” open to parents, teachers, and the public in which the students will sell the products and services they have been developing over the course of the Club. |
Judy Amoo |
January 31 – March 21 |
Central Community College-Columbus E-Ship Center |
Become an Entrepreneur Workshop This workshop is a hands-on and in-depth informational workshop. The workshop offers participants a very detailed and real-life look at what entrepreneurship is, what the risks of owning a business are and how to anticipate and overcome challenges. Many of the topics covered are taught by local professionals who have experience that adds to the workshop environment. The participants will work on developing a working Business Plan. |
Doris Lux |
February 4 |
Mitchell Elementary School |
EntrepreneurShip Investigation After School Kid’s Club This second of the two new after school clubs called ESI: EntrepreneurShip Investigation will be taught be Ellen Ramig, former high school business instructor in Mitchell. The special E-Week Celebration club pricing is $35 for Mitchell students for 15 weeks. The Club will span the spring semester and will end in May, culminating in a “marketplace” open to parents, teachers, and the public in which the students will sell the products and services they have been developing over the course of the Club. |
Judy Amoo |
February 12 7:30 a.m.- |
Nielsen Community Center – West Point, NE |
2013 Nebraska MarketPlace: Connect. Learn. Be Inspired
Access the conference agenda at: www.cfra.org/ |
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February 12-April 30 |
Central Community College-Hastings |
Entrepreneurship Workshop Series: Starting and Developing Your Own Business The Entrepreneurship Centers at Central Community College-Grand Island and Hastings are excited to announce the multiple-session workshop: Become and Entrepreneur, Starting and Developing Your Small Business. This is a practical business development education program designed to help entrepreneurs identify and acquire business skills needed to create, manage and grow a successful business. The workshop series is rotated between the Grand Island and Hastings campuses and will be held at the Grand Island Campus during the 2013 Spring Semester. You can sign up for the entire series at a cost of $305 and receive 3 college credits, sign up for the series without the Business Plan sessions (8 sessions) for $220 and receive 2 hours of college credit or sign up for individual session. Visit www.cccneb.edu/entrepreneur for more information |
Lisa Tschauner |
February 18 |
Southeast Community College (SCC) Entrepreneurship Center 3rd Floor Incubator |
SCC Business Expo National Entrepreneurship Week Activity Meet Incubator business owners and enjoy refreshments.
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Tim Mittan or Brooke Robbins |
February 18 |
Southeast Community College (SCC) Continuing Education Center Auditorium |
Broadcast Your Business National Entrepreneurship Week Activity Entrepreneurs have the opportunity to showcase their existing or launch-ready business using rapid-fire delivery of ideas and information. Audience members will get a sampling of innovation taking place in our local businesses. Within a timed 5-minute slot, broadcasters must call the audience to action with real-time opportunities including but not limited to: trying a product, visiting a location, testing a new product line, investing or recommending employees. |
Tim Mittan or Brooke Robbins |
February 19 |
Southeast Community College Entrepreneurship Center 2nd (Main) Floor |
Meet the Experts National Entrepreneurship Week Activity Free 20 minute sessions with professionals in Business Coaching, Insurance, Finance, Marketing, and Legal Services |
Tim Mittan or Brooke Robbins |
February 19 |
Central Community College-Columbus VFW |
Entrepreneurs Luncheon This Entrepreneurs Luncheon is to recognize entrepreneurs for their business commitment. Speaker Ray Lush, a serial entrepreneur of 5 businesses and 2010 Grow Nebraska Mentor of the Year, has sold 100,000 bird feeders in 2009. Lush has consistently exhibited the characteristic of supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses through promotion, market access and education. |
Doris Lux |
February 22 |
Center for People in Need |
Cause Camp National Entrepreneurship Week Activity Day-long retreat for nonprofit marketers, board members, directors, fundraisers and CEO’s. Plan strategies; get advice from experts in the field; and come away invigorated with all the tools, tips and tricks to take on every obstacle 2013 might throw at you! Todd Cohen is a virtual marketing Magellan. An acclaimed national speaker, Todd will share actionable strategies to develop, recapture and renew your organization's most important relationships. Registration Cost: |
Register online at www.LincolnAMA.com |
February 23 & March 9 |
Central Community College-Columbus Seward |
Become and Entrepreneur Workshop The workshop is a hands-on and in-depth informational workshop. The workshop offers participants a very detailed and real-life look at what entrepreneurship is, what the risks of owning a business are and how to anticipate and overcome challenges. Many of the topics covered are taught by local professionals who have experience that adds to the workshop environment. The participants will work on developing a working Business Plan. Three sessions, the third session will be arranged by participants. |
Doris Lux |
February 26 |
Central Community College – Hastings Campus Room 129 |
Biz Talks Lunch Box A panel of small business owners, at various stages of development, will present their experiences, challenges and future plans. Box lunch available. |
Don Hulme, Small Business Institute |
March 11-13 |
University of Nebraska-Lincoln |
EntrepreneuringDays@ UNL EntrepreneuringDays@UNL features three full days of learning, mentoring and competition, celebrating the innovation and artistry of the modern entrepreneur. March 11 – UNL New Venture Competition: open to UNL Students; grand prize of $50,000 Visit www.entrepreneurship.unl.edu for more information. |
Center for Entrepreneurship |
March 20 |
Grand Island YWCA |
Women Entrepreneurs Conference A day of learning, support and encouragement for women entrepreneurs/small business owners. Topics include Marketing, the Affordable Healthcare Act, Business Succession and Networking. |
Monica Braun, REAP WBC Lisa Tedesco, SBA |
April 5-6 |
Mammel Hall University of Nebraska-Omaha |
Midwest Entrepreneurship Conference The goal of the conference is for participants to leave with actionable items that can help launch their idea or grow their business as fast as possible. The common theme heard from participants is that although they heard from great speakers, they loved that there was “less talk and more action!” Thursday, April 4, 2013 – Pre-Event Social Conference Schedule, speakers, idea pitch and registration details at: |
Dr. Dale T. Eesley |
April 12 |
Embassy Suites Omaha-La Vista Hotel & Conference Center |
Intersect – Connecting Nebraska’s Startup Community This conference is a re-imagining and restructuring of the highly successful Nebraska Summit on Entrepreneurship. The conference is being planned cooperatively by NUtech Ventures and UNeMed and a number of collaborating partners. The focus of the conference will be to bring together the innovators, creatives and leaders in the Nebraska startup community. The new format includes powerful opening and luncheon keynotes; three rotational session tracks built around the themes – Start, Grow, and Connect; a Startup Village highlighting entrepreneurs and experts; and a “Back of the Napkin” startup idea competition. |
Jill Thayer |
April 16 5:00-7:00 p.m. |
Central Community College-Columbus Field House |
High School EIA (Entrepreneurship In Action) Showcase The Entrepreneurship in Action program is offering their 6th annual Showcase. This is the opportunity for anyone interested in fostering and supporting youth entrepreneurship to see what the High School Entrepreneurs have developed for their business ideas. Attendees can buy the young entrepreneurs’ products and services. |
Doris Lux |
April 17 |
UNO College of Business |
Maverick Business Plan Competition Reception from 5:00PM to 6:00PM Six finalists will present their business plans to a panel of judges from the Omaha business community. First Prize: $3,000 All students from UNO, UNEMED and PKI are welcome to compete. Submissions due April 7th See www.mavbusplan. |
Dr. Dale T. Eesley |
| April 19 | Metro Community College-Fort Omaha Campus Swanson Conference Center, Building 22 |
2nd Annual Heartland Student Entrepreneur Conference The event brings together 200 middle school, high school and college students from the Omaha metro area for a day long focus on starting, sustaining and growing innovative and entrepreneurial aspirations. Student attendees will come from MCC, UNO and Creighton's entrepreneurship program's as well as other schools offering focused programming. |
Heather M. Nelson, Executive MBA |
May 8-10 |
Omaha, NE |
BIG Omaha This is the 5th anniversary of this conference which is unique and has received rave reviews every year. Registration numbers are capped because it is highly interactive and strives to maximize connections and networking and offer exciting nationally and internationally renowned speakers. |
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