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Building Talents to Build Better Businesses and Communities

Thu, 03/25/2021 - 14:54

What do great business builders have in common? Are there talents that can be strengthened to help individuals become better builders? Can these talents be used to help local organizations become more successful in building community? The answer is a definite yes!

Gallup Inc.®, a leading research company located in Omaha, conducted a comprehensive research study with more than 4,000 entrepreneurs from across the globe. Their goal was to gain a better understanding of the actions and behaviors that lead to successful business creation and growth.

Payroll Protection Program Increases Eligibility

Mon, 02/15/2021 - 15:16
Cornhusker Economics February 10, 2021
Payroll Protection Program Increases Eligibility

By Marilyn Schlake and Austin Duerfeldt

Working to Improve 4th Street, Grand Island

Mon, 02/15/2021 - 14:51

Extension Educator, Sandra Barrera is helping to promote businesses along the 4th Street corridor in Grand Island.  The Grand Island Independent follows Sandra to learn more about this Nebrask Extension program and the businesses on 4th Street.

$100,000 in grants available for Rural Fellows host communities

Wed, 11/25/2020 - 09:27

by Cara Pesek | IANR Media

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources will offer grants for communities that participate in the 2021 Rural Fellows program.