BUY NEBRASKA STATE FAIR STORE

by GROW Nebraska

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Get Ready For Your Business to be Highlighted to potentially 300,000+ people Aug 26 – Sept 5!

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The GROW Nebraska State Fair Buy Local Store is in it’s 18th year!

It’s a fun and perfect opportunity to network with other GROW Nebraska® members and promote your business to potentially 300,000+ state fair attendees. This is a great platform to market your business!

Due to the circumstances this year, we are allowing members to begin the registration process and secure their 2021 state fair spot without payment. Your payment will be required after the state fair committee announces their official plans, at which point GROW Nebraska® will reach out to all members who have registered.

Spaces are limited to the first 75 members. Please register to reserve your space. Payment is due in full by or before August 1.

Secure Your Spot Today

Friday, August 26th – Monday, September 5th

GROW Nebraska Staffs the State Fair Store for all 11 days!

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Pricing & Registration

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Questions please email info@grownebraska.org or call (308) 338-3520 to speak to a GROW Nebraska team member.

GROW Nebraska State Fair Buy Local Store

$159.00

Your Product is showcased for all 11 Days of the Fair
GROW Nebraska® runs the store
Your product is restocked as needed
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Limited Spots Available

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Step #2 After Registering

Complete Step #2

Let us know what you’ll bring

Once you’re signed up, let us know what products you’re going to bring to the state fair store. Fill out this form, and we’ll send you pricing stickers and make sure the products are on BuyNebraska.com.

Please apply the stickers to your products before you bring them to the state fair!

Shelf Talker Examples

The design will change but the concept will remain – stand out and showcase your business at the state fair and in our retail store. Please be prepared to upload your smiling face brand image during step #2.

Step #3

Upon completion of step #2, the final phase is to secure your sampling, demo & volunteer spots. The opportunity to sign up first, will be sent to those who fully complete Step #1 & #2 and whose payment we have received after we know for certain the state fair is taking place.

Schedule Your Product Drop Off

We are aiming for record sales again this year! Which in turn means each participant is expected to drop off their product at our State Fair Store and set up their pre-approved display. This allows us to ensure each display is top notch and ready for buyers!

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Showcase Your Product

Do you want the opportunity to demo or sample your product to over 300,000 Nebraska State Fair goers? Complete Step #3 while we still have available time slots!

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Volunteer or Work
We Want You!

GROW Nebraska staffs this Buy Local State Fair Store for all 11 days. However, we could never be successful without the help of GROW Members like you. Consider helping out this year, from stocking product, helping customers and checking people out; there will always be something to keep you busy at this year’s State Fair Buy Local Store!

GROW Nebraska® is a nonprofit 501c3 providing training and education to Nebraska businesses.

GROW Nebraska® Foundation Headquarters Marketing & Innovation Center

Younes Campus
421 W Talmadge Street Suite #1 | Kearney, NE 68845
308.962.6767 | info@grownebraska.org

Buy Nebraska Gift Store

Younes Campus
421 W Talmadge Street Suite #1 | Kearney, NE 68845
308.338.3520| info@grownebraska.org

Merchant Services

Do you take credit cards? Do you want lower credit card processing fees? We have a merchant program with risk free comparison options that can save you money.

PRIME Grant to Assist Low-Income Entrepreneurs

In the prior PRIME grant, GROW Nebraska® purchased technology equipment for 50 low-income participants and began an intensive training program to teach them to use the technology effectively. The current grant extends that training and allows those who came in at the end of that project to receive additional training as well as bringing in new low- and very-low-income entrepreneurs and small business owners for exceptional training and market access services.

Access to Micro Loans

GROW Nebraska partners with organizations like Nebraska Enterprise Fund, Center For Rural Affairs, and Small Business Association (SBA) to help connect members with micro loans.

Google AdWords *

Through a Google AdWord Grant, GROW Nebraska® offers the opportunity for members to explore this feature at no cost, which can be a great addition to your marketing plan. Google AdWords is an online advertising program used to create ads to reach people that use the Google search tool, who are looking for specific products–like yours. All ads run through the GROW Nebraska Foundation's Website.

MarkeTech Conference

MarkeTech is more than a conference. It’s cutting edge training, valuable networking, and a technology showcase. Be inspired, be engaged, and work hands on with today’s most innovative tools.

MarkeTech provides organizations with tools and ideas advancing their businesses through collaboration between marketing and technology. As a member, save $100 on registration, learn more at www.marketechconference.org.

Free Monthly Training Webinars

Twice a month, on the third and fourth Thursdays, GROW Nebraska hosts free, open-to-the-public trainings. Participants can tune in from any location where they have phone or internet service. Each month GROW Nebraska® features different presenters and topics related to marketing or small business.

GROW Nebraska® also offers free Grow With Google Trainings the first Wednesday of every month. Our Google Trainings are offered in English and Spanish.

GROW Nebraska® Members are encouraged to tune into our "Tuesday Member Talks" which are for GROW Nebraska® Members only. Within these you can chat with staff and experts.

Visit our training page for information on future training dates and topics.

Upcoming Trainings

Social Media Training

Need help getting on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter, LinkedIn or Google Places? We offer free individual assistance to get you started in the social media world. This can be a valuable addition to your marketing plan. We will also post or repost information about your business on our social media platforms to make our followers turn into your followers, too, and you can feature videos about your business on our YouTube Channel.

Statewide Workshops

GROW Nebraska® offers a series of workshops focusing on technology and marketing for entrepreneurs. In today’s chaotic world, it is easy to get distracted by advertising proposals that derail our marketing budgets. Attending these workshops gives you a firsthand look at marketing and technology methods to increase the success of your next trip. Business owners, community leaders and marketing staff can accelerate their skills with a small investment of time and money.

Find out more about our upcoming workshops

One-on-One Consulting

We pride ourselves in communicating with our members about what they need and want. This service includes an initial consultation and as many follow-up conferences as each member desires.

"GROW Nebraska has provided marketing leads and encouragement to expand my markets." -Sharon Walde, Heirloom Treasures

"GROW Nebraska helped me find my niche in the market. I've been really happy with the services and opportunities that GROW has provided for me." -Ima Gene Mason, Im's Countryside Painting

eCommerce *

With the help of our ecommerce sites, our GROW Nebraska® members benefit from a strong web presence. Sell your products through our online platforms including BuyNebraska.com, Amazon and Ebay.

Shop Local

Selling and Wholesale

Members are able to join our Mark It to Market UPC program. ($25/code with $5 annual renewal fee). GROW Nebraksa has a UPC Program to help GROW Members get on Amazon and work with large businesses. GROW Nebraska works with number of partners for wholesale opportunities.

Exporting

GROW Nebraska® works hard to help Nebraska businesses reach markets far beyond Nebraska’s and our nation’s borders.

Retail*

GROW Nebraska members have opportunities to sell their products at our Kearney retail location on the Younes Campus, in pop-up stores and at the Nebraska State Fair.

Social Media

GROW Nebraska® is very active on social media, and we use these platforms to reach thousands of fans and followers with information about our members. Read our blog and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, YouTube, and Tiktok.

Market Testing*

Through our market testing program, you can take advantage of mall and airport traffic that you otherwise would not have access to. You can set up a table any day of the week at our Kearney retail store. You can offer samples or just talk about your product to potential customers. Customers want experiential shopping; they want to meet the artist, author, designer or manufacturer. Think about it like a farmer's market or craft show but without the booth fee! It is a great opportunity to launch a new product, get feedback on a current product, and build your brand.

Proud Member Sign

Every GROW Nebraska® member will receive a "Proud Member of GROW Nebraska®" sign to post in their retail location, office, home or booth.

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TV Opportunities

GROW Nebraska's connections offer members the opportunity to take part in valuable promotional spots on television that have a statewide audience. The cost of these spots would be prohibitive for small businesses, but GROW members can be featured on the NTV Good Morning Nebraska television show through the GROW Nebraska® spot at no cost. Being featured on these shows gives GROW Nebraska’s clients state-wide exposure and helps them brand their name and product. Thousands of potential customers listen to these shows. This is a media that is effective, and thanks to GROW’s efforts, members can access this remarkable marketing asset at no cost.

Member Webpage

We provide all of our members with a webpage within our website. It's easy for members to update with the latest information, videos, photos, events, and job openings. This platform for the webpage is a powerful successful tool for search engine optimization (SEO) and is key for small businesses looking for exposure in today's marketplace.

Product Photography*

In the age of online shopping, stunning product photos are more important than ever. GROW Nebraska can help you make your products shine with professional photography.