📚 Power Up Your Summer Learning: 3 Free Trainings Every Small Business Owner Should Attend!
Summer is heating up, and so is your opportunity to level up your business! GROW Nebraska is bringing you three high-impact, expert-led training sessions in July and August, each designed to help small business owners like you solve real challenges and unlock new growth. Whether you’re shipping products, hiring your dream team, or refining your brand, these webinars are packed with actionable strategies you can use right away.
🌟 Best of all? They’re free, and if you can’t make it live, register anyway and we’ll send you the recording!
🌟 Special Thanks to the Sponsors of These Trainings!
A big shout-out to CopyCat Printing, Nebraska Department of Economic Development, and First Central Bank for supporting these training sessions. Your partnership helps make valuable, no-cost learning opportunities available to Nebraska small businesses.
👉 Meet all of our sponsors here.
📦 July 17 | Navigating Successful Shipping
🕛 12:00 – 1:00 PM CT
🎤 Speakers: Erin and Kirk Malzer, Fat Boy Hickman’s BBQ
🔗 Register Here
Shipping can be one of the trickiest parts of running a product-based business, but it doesn’t have to be! Join Erin and Kirk Malzer, the powerhouse duo behind Fat Boy Hickman’s BBQ, as they share insider tips for navigating the complexities of shipping everything from single units to pallets. You’ll learn:
- Cost-effective shipping strategies
- Packaging best practices
- How to streamline your shipping process for maximum efficiency
Whether you’re shipping five orders a week or five hundred, this session is for you.
💼 Featured Sponsor: CopyCat Printing
🎉 Featured Member: Miletta Vista Winery
👥 July 24 | Hiring Smarter: Building a Strong Team as a Small Business
🕛 12:00 – 1:00 PM CT
🎤 Panelists: Michelle Egge (Associated Staffing) & Adam Kroft (Redthread)
🔗 Register Here
Finding and keeping the right people is one of the most important, and challenging, tasks for any small business. In this dynamic Q&A-style session, hiring experts Michelle Egge and Adam Kroft will share real-world strategies for:
✅ Knowing when to hire
✅ Offering unique employee benefits
✅ Attracting top talent in a tight labor market
✅ Building a sustainable team culture
Whether you’re hiring your first employee or expanding your staff, this discussion will provide clarity, insight, and inspiration.
💼 Featured Sponsor: Nebraska Department of Economic Development
🎉 Featured Member: Sweet Things by Marcy
🎯 August 14 | Beyond the Logo: The Small Business Guide to Building Brand Power That Drives Growth
🕛 12:00 – 1:00 PM CT
🎤 Speaker: Dustin Black, 3D Brand System
🔗 Register Here
Think branding is just about logos? Think again. In this eye-opening session, branding strategist Dustin Black will show you how to harness the power of strategic brand thinking to boost customer loyalty, charge premium prices, and grow your business, without breaking the bank. Key takeaways include:
- Brand Equity = Business Value: How strong branding can directly drive revenue
- Mastering Strategic Positioning: Learn the framework that clarifies your competitive edge
- Clarity Over Budget: Why a clear message beats big ad spend every time
If you want your brand to work harder for you, don’t miss this workshop.
💼 Featured Sponsor: First Central Bank
🎉 Featured Member: Turner Technology
💡 Pro Tip: Can’t make it to the live session? Register anyway, and you’ll receive the replay so you can learn on your own time.
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