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Job Instruction Workshop

Nebraska MEP Training & Technology Center 6200 S 58th Street, Lincoln, NE

Job Instruction (JI) training is designed to develop the basic stability of your processes (standard work). This program teaches the method to instruct an operator how to perform a job correctly, safely, and conscientiously. As is frequently the case, most processes are performed by various workers using different methods. Job Instruction training requires you to […]

$250.00

Focus Suites Perk Up Thursday – SCC Entrepreneurship Center

Focus Suites - SCC Entrepreneurship Center – Lincoln 301 South 68th Street Place, Lincoln, NE

Join us on Thursdays at 10 a.m. for relaxed networking and our Spotlight Speaker who shares real stories about their experiences and entrepreneurial journey. These stories include why an entrepreneur got started, what they learned along the way, and what keeps them perked up and passionate about what they do! Attend in-person or Zoom with Focus Suites Perk Up Thursday coffee […]

Free

How to Manage Your Debt – Strategies for Financial Health and Growth

Virtual

Whether you're just starting your business journey or looking to optimize your current financial strategy, this webinar is designed to help you manage and navigate your business debt to achieve financial stability and foster business growth. In this interactive session, our expert presenter will provide practical tips, strategies, and best practices for handling small business […]

Free

Elevator Legal Course: Intellectual Property

Elevator Co-Warehousing + Community - Omaha 1402 Jones Street, Omaha, NE, United States

Your novel ideas and creative concepts are the foundation of your growing business. Intellectual Property(IP) for startups includes copyrights, trademarks, and patents. A major part of your competitive advantage and attractiveness to investors is how well defined and well protected - your IP is in your startup's portfolio. Participants will learn about the fundamental legal […]

Free

4-Week Legal Course: Powered by McGrath North & Elevator Co-Warehousing – Intellectual Property

Elevator Co-Warehousing + Community - Omaha 1402 Jones Street, Omaha, NE, United States

Our 4-week legal course for small businesses is designed to provide entrepreneurs with a comprehensive understanding of the legal aspects involved in starting a business. April 4th from 6pm-7pm: Tax and Entity Selection April 11th from 6pm-7pm: Intellectual Property April 18th from 6pm-7pm: Corporate Risk / Startup Issues April 25th from 6pm-7pm: Panel Discussion Participants will learn about the […]

Pitch It Fremont 2024

Midland University -Private Dining Room - 9th and Clarkson - Fremont 900 N. Clarkson, Fremont, NE

Do you have an idea for starting your own business? Are you ready to expand the business you have started? Do you have the "next big thing"? Are you ready to begin sharing it with the world? ​If you can relate to any of those statements, we invite you to apply to participate in the […]

Founders & Friends Weekly Happy Hour @ Bierhaus – Lincoln

Bierhaus Maisschaler in the Haymarket - Lincoln 151 North 8th Street, Lincoln, NE, United States

Join us for a weekly social for innovation and startup community folks. Inspired by the German Stammtisch, friends congregate at a regular happy hour to be social. Great place for serendipitous connections. Open a tab under "Founders.” Join the invite list with an email address - email Kathy [email protected]

Free

SCORE Lincoln Workshop – What’s Involved In Starting a Small Business?

Turbine Flats – Resonator - Lincoln 2124 Y Street, Lincoln, NE

Wondering what's involved in starting a new business? SCORE Lincoln's workshop helps startups and small business owners get answers to essential questions necessary to starting or running a business. Get an overview of ALL the things you need to be planning for and thinking about to create your successful business. You will learn from experts […]

$49.00

Academia de Guarderías

Public Health Solutions - Crete 830 E First St., Ste. 300,, Crete, Nebraska

Forma parte del desarrollo de las mentes jóvenes; educación y cuidado infantil. Aprenderás las habilidades necesarias para obtener la licencia y todo lo que se requiere para iniciar tu propia guardería infantil. También, habrá una presentación sobre cuidados infantiles. Tendrás la oportunidad de obtener tu certificación en primeros auxilios, desfibrilador externo automatizado (AED) y reanimación […]

Free

Boots to Business | Reboot

Nebraska Enterprise Fund - Highlander Accelerator - Omaha 2112 N 30th Street, Omaha, NE

This program is there to help you dive into the world of business ownership or self-employment. We’ll walk you through the important steps of checking out your business ideas and give you the basics to whip up a solid business plan. You’ll get the lowdown on entrepreneurial concepts and find out about resources to snag […]

InBIA’s 38th International Conference on Business Incubation (ICBI38) – San Antonio, Texas

Get ready for InBIA’s 38th International Conference on Business Incubation (ICBI38), in San Antonio, Texas! Join entrepreneur support professionals from all over the globe to connect, explore new strategies, share best practices, learn about current trends and gather tools and resources. Peer-led sessions will focus on relevant topics, expert keynotes will share inspiring insights, and […]

Monday Makers Meetup @Turbine Flats

Turbine Flats Project - Lincoln 2124 Y Street, Lincoln, NE, United States

MakeShift is a community space for makers, tinkerers, and D.I.Y-ers of all ages to self-educate, create, and collaborate. Join the weekly meet-up to collaborate with other makers, show off what you've made, and get advice on how to make something better. No sign-up is needed, stop in anytime!

Free

Agritourism Through Farm Stores – Farm Store Set Up

Hybrid (Virtual & In Person)

Online and farm store locations (to be determined) Are you a military veteran interested in agriculture? Join us as we visit different farm stores through our 11-session series that will rotate between online classroom sessions and on-farm sessions with an online option. In our classroom sessions, participants will visit actual storefronts, online stores, and farm […]

37th Annual New Venture Competition : Bring Your Business to Life

City Union and Rococo Theater 140 N 13th St, Lincoln, NE

The New Venture Competition is a showcase of entrepreneurial spirit, innovation and competition. All ventures created, run, and owned by University of Nebraska–Lincoln students* are invited to compete. During the two day event, undergraduate and graduate students pitch their business plans to a panel of judges and field questions based on feasibility, market potential, financial […]

A Basic QuickBooks Guide for Small Business Owners

Virtual

If you’re a small business owner, chances are you’ve heard about QuickBooks. That’s because QuickBooks is the most popular accounting software on the market. In this webinar, our expert presenter will walk you through the basic features of QuickBooks and explain how to use it to streamline your financial management. Whether you're new to QuickBooks or looking […]

Free

Business Plan Basics

Wood River Community Center - Wood River 108 W. 10th St., Wood River, NE

Are you planning to go into business and don’t know where to start? Planning is key to success, and these hands-on exploratory sessions are designed for those thinking of starting a business, businesses that need a boost, and business owners considering expansion.  Sessions will cover important information to help you complete a business plan. The […]

Free

InvestMidwest 2024

The Kansas City Club 918 Baltimore Ave, Kansas City, Missouri

InvestMidwest highlights startups in the Midwest region with the most promise for success. The conference provides an ideal opportunity for entrepreneurs to raise capital and all attendees to make new connections.

1 Million Cups – Omaha

The Ashton Building at Millwork Commons - Omaha 1229 Millwork Ave, Omaha, NE, United States

1 Million Cups is a free, weekly community event that connects, educates, and empowers local entrepreneurs within a nationwide movement. Join us every Wednesday morning! Every week, entrepreneurs present business ideas to the local community and learn how those around them can support their business in its growth. Your local 1 Million Cups (1MC) community […]

Free

1 Million Cups – Lincoln

Turbine Flats Project - Lincoln 2124 Y Street, Lincoln, NE, United States

1 Million Cups is a free, weekly community event that connects, educates, and empowers local entrepreneurs within a nationwide movement. Join us every Wednesday morning! Every week, entrepreneurs present business ideas to the local community and learn how those around them can support their business in its growth. Your local 1 Million Cups (1MC) community […]

Free

1 Million Cups – Norfolk

Intersect Coworking & Incubator - Norfolk 509 W Norfolk Ave, Norfolk, NE, United States

1 Million Cups is a free, weekly community event that connects, educates, and empowers local entrepreneurs within a nationwide movement. Join us every Wednesday morning! Every week, entrepreneurs present business ideas to the local community and learn how those around them can support their business in its growth. Your local 1 Million Cups (1MC) community […]

Free

VC Office Hours – Hosted by Nebraska Startup Academy

The Dock at Millwork Commons - Omaha 1229 Millwork Ave, Omaha, NE

Following every 1 Million Cups, stay for VC Office Hours at the long table in the Dock, 9 am – 12 pm. — A touchpoint for founders and investors to talk shop with NE Startup Academy for resources, feedback, input, and connections.

Free

Marketing Series

Neligh Public Library 710 Main St.,, Neligh, Nebraska

Join us to learn about the exciting world of digital marketing for your business. During this event, we will explore different ways to reach customers, increase brand awareness, and leverage digital media to grow your business. You will also have the opportunity to dive into facets of digital media and marketing including social, search engine […]

Free

Banker, Accountant, Insurance, Legal (B.A.I.L) – Open Office Hours

GROW Nebraska Women's Business Center - Omaha 5752 Ames Ave, Omaha, NE

Nebraska’s entrepreneurs can now access a free opportunity for business development guidance from seasoned professionals. Assembling your BAIL Team is an integral component of business expansion. Connect with our team of specialists to obtain valuable business insights and explore the range of available services, all at your convenience. Banker – Business Bankers will be here […]

Digital Marketing Series – Challenges Your Clients Are Facing

Hybrid (Virtual & In Person)

Designed to inspire and equip marketers with the latest trends, strategies, and techniques to elevate their campaigns to new heights. Join us for our hybrid series where Shannon Filing with Transformation Group will guide you through Digital Marketing! Don't miss this opportunity to learn from industry leaders, network with like-minded professionals, and gain valuable skills […]

Free

Business Connect Monthly Meet-Up/Central Community College Entrepreneurship Center

Central Community College Entrepreneurship Center-Grand Island 407 West Third Street, Grand Island, NE

A monthly meet-up consisting of local and surrounding community entrepreneurs, that occurs on the third Wednesday of every month.  A chance to network, make connections, and explore opportunities with other entrepreneurs.  Whether existing, just starting, or even just exploring.   For questions: Aimee Steinhardt-Duysen 308.398.7425

Boots to Business | Reboot Two-Day Virtual Session

Virtual

Join us for our Boots to Business | Reboot program! This program is there to help you dive into the world of business ownership or self-employment. We’ll walk you through the important steps of checking out your business ideas and give you the basics to whip up a solid business plan. You’ll get the lowdown […]

Free

InvestMidwest Conference

Kauffman Foundation Conference Center 4801 Rockhill Rd, Kansas City, Missouri

InvestMidwest highlights startups in the Midwest region with the most promise for success. The conference provides an ideal opportunity for entrepreneurs to raise capital and all attendees to make new connections.

Open Coffee at Crescent Moon

Crescent Moon Haymarket - Lincoln - 140 North 8th Street 140 N 8th Street, Lincoln, NE

Join the startup community in Lincoln, Nebraska every Thursday from 8-9:30 am CT @ Crescent Moon. This casual get-together every Thursday morning is an opportunity to share coffee, stories, insights, questions, and connections with fellow entrepreneurs, developers, designers, investors, and folks interested in building a better startup community. Come for a cup of coffee and […]

Free

Focus Suites Perk Up Thursday – SCC Entrepreneurship Center

Focus Suites - SCC Entrepreneurship Center – Lincoln 301 South 68th Street Place, Lincoln, NE

Join us on Thursdays at 10 a.m. for relaxed networking and our Spotlight Speaker who shares real stories about their experiences and entrepreneurial journey. These stories include why an entrepreneur got started, what they learned along the way, and what keeps them perked up and passionate about what they do! Attend in-person or Zoom with Focus Suites […]

Free

Summer Hiring – Compliance Considerations and Tips for Success

Virtual

Experiencing an increase in demand during the summer can be exciting for small business owners, but finding the right hire to meet that demand can be challenging. In this webinar, we’ll dive into the fundamentals of hiring a seasonal worker and the strategies you can use to hire the right employee fast while staying compliant […]

Free

SEO Bootcamp: Turning Your Website into a Lead-Generation Machine

Virtual

Optimizing your website for Search Engines to generate leads for your business is a strategy used by millions of companies around the globe. With all of the information (and misinformation) out there, it can be difficult to know where to start with SEO, and if it’s even a viable strategy for your business or not. […]

Free

Entrepreneur Awards Celebration

Rococo Theatre 140 North 13th Street, Lincoln, NE

Join us for a celebration of entrepreneurship in Nebraska. In conjunction with the 37th annual New Venture Competition, eight categories of awards will honor area entrepreneurs, startups, advocates, and University of Nebraska–Lincoln students that are positively impacting the future of entrepreneurship across the state. Following the final round of the 37th annual New Venture Competition and Entrepreneur Awards […]

From Startup Employee to 2X Founder w. Derek Homann, Co-Founder of Workshop

Modus Coworking - Omaha 1901 Howard Street, Omaha, NE, United States

Derek Homann joins Scale Omaha to share his story and learnings from his days as an early employee at an Omaha-based startup (that was acquired) -> to a founder of a company that he successfully exited -> and the most recent company he has co-founded, Workshop: a Series A-backed, high-growth NE-based SaaS startup. ( Learn […]

Elevator Legal Course: Corporate Risk / Startup Issues

Elevator Co-Warehousing + Community - Omaha 1402 Jones Street, Omaha, NE, United States

Emerging businesses and startups face myriad legal risks. Stacey Shadden and Rachel Meyer will highlight the common and avoidable issues for business owners in order to better protect your business from a legal perspective. The Legal Check-Up process is an invaluable tool not just for day-to-day risk management but to better position your business for […]

Free

4-Week Legal Course: Powered by McGrath North & Elevator Co-Warehousing – Corporate Risk/Startup Issues

Elevator Co-Warehousing + Community - Omaha 1402 Jones Street, Omaha, NE, United States

Our 4-week legal course for small businesses is designed to provide entrepreneurs with a comprehensive understanding of the legal aspects involved in starting a business. April 4th from 6pm-7pm: Tax and Entity Selection April 11th from 6pm-7pm: Intellectual Property April 18th from 6pm-7pm: Corporate Risk / Startup Issues April 25th from 6pm-7pm: Panel Discussion Participants will learn about the […]

2024 Midwest Entrepreneurship Conference (MWEC)

During the Midwest Entrepreneurship Conference, hundreds of college students and young professionals meet in Omaha for a day of inspiring speakers, diverse panels and professional development opportunities. Learn more about MWEC at mwecomaha.com Purchase Your Tickets NOW via Eventbrite: Purchase Here Enter the Pitch Contest: Apply Here For questions about the conference, please contact UNO CIEF at [email protected] […]

Recipe to Reality

Food Innovation Center - Lincoln 1901 North 21st Street, Lincoln, Nebraska

Recipe to Reality provides a general overview of the many issues involved in developing a food manufacturing business. Seminar topics address important questions that every entrepreneur should consider. The seminar is available In Person or also as an On Demand format. By attending Recipe to Reality, entrepreneurs gain in one day information that could take months […]

$250

Nebraska Startup Job Mixer

The Granary - Ralston 5555 Granary Plaza, Ste 101, Ralston, NE

Whether you're seeking a full-time position, a part-time role, or an internship, the Nebraska Startup Job Mixer is your gateway to engaging with innovative startup companies and discovering new opportunities. * Explore jobs at Nebraska-based high-growth companies. * Hear from startup founders & first employees. * Grow your network!

Founders & Friends Weekly Happy Hour @ Bierhaus – Lincoln

Bierhaus Maisschaler in the Haymarket - Lincoln 151 North 8th Street, Lincoln, NE, United States

Join us for a weekly social for innovation and startup community folks. Inspired by the German Stammtisch, friends congregate at a regular happy hour to be social. Great place for serendipitous connections. Open a tab under "Founders.” Join the invite list with an email address - email Kathy [email protected]

Free

Academia de Guarderías

Public Health Solutions - Crete 830 E First St., Ste. 300,, Crete, Nebraska

Forma parte del desarrollo de las mentes jóvenes; educación y cuidado infantil. Aprenderás las habilidades necesarias para obtener la licencia y todo lo que se requiere para iniciar tu propia guardería infantil. También, habrá una presentación sobre cuidados infantiles. Tendrás la oportunidad de obtener tu certificación en primeros auxilios, desfibrilador externo automatizado (AED) y reanimación […]

Free

Monday Makers Meetup @Turbine Flats

Turbine Flats Project - Lincoln 2124 Y Street, Lincoln, NE, United States

MakeShift is a community space for makers, tinkerers, and D.I.Y-ers of all ages to self-educate, create, and collaborate. Join the weekly meet-up to collaborate with other makers, show off what you've made, and get advice on how to make something better. No sign-up is needed, stop in anytime!

Free

Business Plan Basics

Wood River Community Center - Wood River 108 W. 10th St., Wood River, NE

Are you planning to go into business and don’t know where to start? Planning is key to success, and these hands-on exploratory sessions are designed for those thinking of starting a business, businesses that need a boost, and business owners considering expansion.  Sessions will cover important information to help you complete a business plan. The […]

Free

1 Million Cups – Omaha

The Ashton Building at Millwork Commons - Omaha 1229 Millwork Ave, Omaha, NE, United States

1 Million Cups is a free, weekly community event that connects, educates, and empowers local entrepreneurs within a nationwide movement. Join us every Wednesday morning! Every week, entrepreneurs present business ideas to the local community and learn how those around them can support their business in its growth. Your local 1 Million Cups (1MC) community […]

Free

1 Million Cups – Lincoln

Turbine Flats Project - Lincoln 2124 Y Street, Lincoln, NE, United States

1 Million Cups is a free, weekly community event that connects, educates, and empowers local entrepreneurs within a nationwide movement. Join us every Wednesday morning! Every week, entrepreneurs present business ideas to the local community and learn how those around them can support their business in its growth. Your local 1 Million Cups (1MC) community […]

Free

2024 Meet the Buyers Conference – Nebraska’s Premier Government Contracting Conference

Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County - Lincoln 444 Cherrycreek Rd Suite A, Lincoln, NE

Meet the Buyers is Nebraska's premier government contracting conference where businesses can advance their contracting knowledge, connect with other business owners, and network directly with agency representatives and buyers. Don't miss the chance to meet directly with Federal, State, and Local government agency reps, government contracting industry people, and resource providers. AGENDA April 24 | […]

$15.00

1 Million Cups – Norfolk

Intersect Coworking & Incubator - Norfolk 509 W Norfolk Ave, Norfolk, NE, United States

1 Million Cups is a free, weekly community event that connects, educates, and empowers local entrepreneurs within a nationwide movement. Join us every Wednesday morning! Every week, entrepreneurs present business ideas to the local community and learn how those around them can support their business in its growth. Your local 1 Million Cups (1MC) community […]

Free

VC Office Hours – Hosted by Nebraska Startup Academy

The Dock at Millwork Commons - Omaha 1229 Millwork Ave, Omaha, NE

Following every 1 Million Cups, stay for VC Office Hours at the long table in the Dock, 9 am – 12 pm. A touchpoint for founders and investors to talk shop with NE Startup Academy for resources, feedback, input, and connections.

Free

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