Rich Otto
Executive Director Nebraska Retail Federation
635 S 14th St., Suite 305
Lincoln, NE 68508
Phone: 402-440-2311
8-21-2024
GROW Nebraska®, a leading retail organization dedicated to promoting local businesses and empowering entrepreneurs, has been awarded the 2024 Nebraska Retail Champion Award. This esteemed recognition celebrates GROW Nebraska®‘s unwavering commitment to small businesses and highlights GROW Nebraska®‘s exceptional success in selling local products through its storefront & online platform, significantly boosting visibility and sales for Nebraska-based businesses.
The award ceremony, held on Friday, August 23rd at 11:00 a.m. at the GROW Nebraska® booth at the Nebraska State Fair in Grand Island. Governor Jim Pillen will present the Nebraska Retail Champion Award to GROW Nebraska at their booth.
“We look forward to continuing our work and expanding our initiatives to support even more businesses in the future, we are incredibly honored to receive this award” said Janell Anderson Ehrke, CEO and Founder of GROW Nebraska®.
GROW Nebraska®’s efforts have not only helped individual businesses flourish but have also contributed to the overall economic vitality of the state of Nebraska. By providing a platform for local entrepreneurs to grow and succeed, GROW Nebraska® is playing a crucial role in building a robust and resilient local economy. GROW Nebraska® is not only the Nebraska Retail Federation’s 2024 Nebraska Retail Champion award winner, but also an America’s Retail Champion by the National Retail Federation. The award ceremony took place on July 25th at the NRF’s annual Retail Advocates Summit in Washington, D.C., where GROW Nebraska® was recognized alongside other notable retail champions from across the country.
As GROW Nebraska® continues to expand its reach and impact, the organization remains committed to its core mission of fostering a supportive and thriving environment for small businesses. This award serves as a milestone in GROW Nebraska®’s journey, motivating the team to further their advocacy efforts and continue making a difference in the lives of local entrepreneurs.
About GROW Nebraska®
GROW Nebraska® is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating sustainable economic development by providing education, resources, and marketing opportunities to Nebraska’s entrepreneurs and small business owners. GROW Nebraska® aims to support local businesses through advocacy, training, and community engagement.