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We are a nonprofit educational organization, providing marketing and training to individuals and small business owners across Nebraska.

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We assist entrepreneurs get the resources they need to live in Anywhere, NE and make a sustainable living.

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1,951 business owners received training in 2019. 508 trainings were one-on-one technical assistance sessions with business owners.

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GROW Nebraska® is an educational nonprofit 501c3. The only small business assistance program in the state focusing solely on marketing and training.

The GROW Nebraska® Foundation helps entrepreneurs get the resources they need to live in Anywhere, NE and make a sustainable living. Since the inception of GROW Nebraska® in 1998 our vision and mission has never wavered: to create viable economic development through business training, technical assistance, promotion, and access to markets. We create impactful opportunities for small business owners and entrepreneurs to live in “Anywhere”, Nebraska and make a sustainable living.

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NBDC’s “Enlighten” Offers Training for Entrepreneurs and Business Owners

May 6, 2021

Enlighten is a virtual library of training videos for entrepreneurs and small businesses across Nebraska.

Learn all about Making the Digital Pivot at MarkeTech 2021

Apr 29, 2021

GROW Nebraska’s 2021 MarkeTech Conference is set to be more timely than ever, with a theme aimed at tackling the digital adjustments all businesses were forced to make in 2020.

GROW Nebraska Women’s Business Center grand opening set for May 12

Apr 29, 2021

Nebraska’s entrepreneurial resource community has a brand-new member joining the group: the GROW Nebraska Women’s Business Center (GNWBC).

1,722

individuals received trainings in 2020

The GROW Nebraska® Foundation provides education and training to individuals and small business owners across Nebraska, with an emphasis on economically depressed areas, to create sustainable economic development and marketing opportunities.

GROW Nebraska has always been there when I needed an opinion or advice, to help with social media, website, etc. It doesn’t matter how big you get, there are always things you don’t know.

Suzan Zink

Heartland Gourmet

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May 20: Making Sense of Digital Marketing | GROW Nebraska’s Free Monthly Webinar Series

This webinar will improve your understanding of the different aspects of digital marketing, including definitions and examples of key terms like SEO, SEM, content marketing and analytics.

May 27: Financing Your Business | GROW Nebraska’s Free Monthly Webinar Series

Whether you are looking to obtain financing to start or expand your business, this webinar is for you! We’ll cover the basics of financing, including the 5 C’s (credit, collateral, commitment, character and cash flow), SBA guaranteed loan programs, microloans and alternative financing options, resources and more!

GROW Nebraska has given us priceless exposure. They have helped us connect with others in the industry and opened our door to e-commerce. They have provided Gary’s QuickSteak with seminars and given us a deeper level of understanding into digital marketing. We are so thankful to be apart of such a tasteful organization. They are good people to the core, brilliant and know how to have fun doing what they love.

- Tara Pieper, Glenn Valley Foods