UNL Extension Entrepreneurship

We provide research-based programs and education to support the development of Nebraska's communities, businesses and youth entrepreneurs.

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Small Food Manufacturers Conference, April 2-3 in Omaha

The Food Processing Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln will host the fourth annual National Small Food Manufacturers Conference April 2-3 in Omaha. "This annual conference attracts small business owners from all over the United States." said Rolando Flores, director of the Food Processing Center. "The conference will address key issues and business strategies to help small food businesses grow and succeed in the market place."  Learn more

Direct Marketing Food Specialty Products

Here's a new tool for value-added producers who are interested in online marketing of their specialty food products.  Flip through the 52-page online tutorial to get great ideas, hear vides clips from successful producers, and learn how to better market your products. Chances are you already know many of these successful producers.  Produced by UNL, NDSU Extension.

Buy Fresh/Buy Local Memberships Available

Join other producers across Nebraska who are combining their marketing efforts through a Buy Fresh/Buy Local membership. For a small membership fee, members are listed in a beautiful, professionally designed directory with listings of producers, restaurants, stores, farmers' markets & institutions that sell locally produced food. Check out the BFBL membership page for more benefits.

Nebraska Broadband, Get Involved

Teams of volunteers across Nebraska are working to identify issues and develop plans for their areas. If you want to learn more about the Nebraska Broadband Initiative, contact the Coach for your region.  Join other Nebraskans in the efforts to bring vital high speed Internet access to all Nebraskans.