Events

Have you ever wondered… *What does it take to launch a high-growth startup? *What is venture capital and is it right for you? *How do you ring the register with […]

Nebraska I-Corps - Introduction to Customer Discovery will help you explore the commercial viability of your innovation or business idea. I-Corps uses the Lean LaunchPad approach (also called Lean Startup), […]

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 […]

Join merger and acquisition experts Sam Thompson & John Thwing as they present critical factors you need to know prior to buying or selling a business. How to properly evaluate a company you want to purchase How to prepare to sell your company What you can do to pay a reasonable price for another company or get […]

Touted as a “game-changer” when it was first introduced in 2016, the U.S. Small Business Administration’s All Small Mentor-Protégé Program isn’t new anymore. Known now as simply the “SBA Mentor-Protégé Program,” it remains a powerful tool for both large and small contractors. Join us for an insightful webinar with Govology’s Legal Analyst, Steven Koprince, to […]

Our upcoming webinar, Navigating Cash Flow, is here to help you increase cash inflow and decrease cash outflow, ultimately maximizing your business success. During this webinar, we will provide you with practical strategies and tips to help you manage your cash flow effectively. We'll cover everything from creating a cash flow budget, to identifying and […]

Do you dream of escaping the corporate grind, being your own boss and controlling your own destiny? Many aspiring entrepreneurs believe that starting a business is only reserved for wealthy industry titans, but becoming a business owner is achievable for you too. Join our upcoming webinar, "The Ultimate Guide to Becoming a Business Owner - […]

Nebraska Women in STEM invites you to a virtual presentation about building your personal board of director No one experiences career success and advancement completely on their own. While we are the “star” of our career path, we need a supporting cast of various players—sponsors, mentors, coaches, cheerleaders, and more—to help us reach our goals. […]

Are you interested in learning from small business owners as they showcase their pitching skills in SCORE's 60th Anniversary Pitch Competition? Join us as an observer for this virtual event, where small business finalists will pitch their products to a panel of expert judges and receive valuable insights and guidance. This is the perfect opportunity for […]

In this webinar, we'll showcase the main things you need to know to add products and services to your online store with Websites + Marketing. We'll also cover how to manage things such as payment methods and shipping, as well as some other great tools to help you grow your business online. We'll finish it […]

Join us for the InternNE Scottsbluff Social Hour on September 17th, 2024, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Backaracks. This informative evening features presenters Jordan Diedrich from Twin City Development and Sara Wilcox of the Snow RedFern Foundation. Our agenda includes networking with drinks and food, an InternNE Info Presentation, a Panel Discussion, and […]

Join us for Coffee Connections on September 18th! Meet Alison Larson from EPIC Discovery Center and learn about their exciting projects and events. Doors open at 7:30 a.m. at The Chocolate Bar. We hope to see you there!

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 […]

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 […]

In this session, discover how to grow and expand your business once you have started selling in Amazon’s store. Learn how to enhance your product detail page(s), streamline your logistics, sell internationally, and improve your discoverability through customer reviews, deals, and advertising. Finally, discover tips and tricks for leveraging our resources and programs tailored to […]

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 […]

Each session of Baird Holm's Legal Small Bites will deliver bite-sized legal insights tailored to the startup community. Stick around Millwork Commons after the first 1MC event of each month as our attorneys dive into a new topic crucial for entrepreneurs, including intellectual property, employee benefits, the Corporate Transparency Act, and more! Legal Small Bites […]

Are you a business owner planning to sell your company in the future? Join us for this webinar where we will discuss key factors you need to consider when planning the sale of your company. LEARN Identifying and screening potential buyers Valuing your business Working with a business broker Structuring the sale Creating the Letter of […]

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.

Each week features a new topic, conversation, free gourmet coffee, latte, tea, water, and laughs! We will feature new speakers and topics weekly and grow our personal and professional networks! All are welcome (kiddos too – we have cocoa for them!). Suggestions, topics, thoughts, opinions, and new ideas are welcome, so spread the word near […]

In 2023, the Federal Government spent around $745 billion in government contracts. Yes, billion with a "B".  The Federal Government buys a lot of different products and services, too. Interested in learning more about selling your products/services to the government? Come join us for a great event hosted by the Nebraska APEX Accelerator and presented by Lisa Tedesco […]

Join us for our September Spanish Networking Group Meeting! This month's gathering is proudly sponsored by SpotOn. We're excited to have Carlos Garzon from the Nebraska Business Development Council presenting on valuable insights for our bilingual community. This group is open to all bilingual professionals who want to connect, share experiences, and build meaningful relationships […]

Learn (from a Local Franchise owner / former Franchisor / SCORE Volunteer): > The true criteria that set top franchises apart > How to identify those that match your skills, priorities & goals > How to find great franchises that are hiding in plain sight. Featured Speaker: Blake Martin - President, FranNet of The Heartland […]

Are you a small business owner feeling uncertain about the legal side of things? Don’t miss this opportunity to gain clarity and protect your business. Join us on Wednesday, September 18th, from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM for a practical, must-attend session on Small Business Legal Matters, featuring Dave Pantos, a seasoned attorney and small […]

Join the US Small Business Administration (SBA) Nebraska District Office and the Center for Rural Affairs’ Women Business Center for an educational and informational session to help you grow your woman-owned small businesses. The SBA will discuss resources and programs available to you to help you grow your business, including information about the Woman-Owned Small […]

The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Rapid Response to Extreme Weather Events Across Food and Agricultural Systems (A1712) program area priority is designed to rapidly identify and implement strategies to protect the nation’s food and agricultural supply chains and the people who support them during and after extreme weather events. We invite interested applicants […]

Are you interested in learning from small business owners as they showcase their pitching skills in the 60th Anniversary Pitch Competition? Join us as an observer for this virtual event, where small business finalists will pitch their services to a panel of expert judges and receive valuable insights and guidance. This is the perfect opportunity for […]

Join Us for a Special Event with Nebraska Tourism! Are you looking to attract more visitors and boost your business?  Madison from Nebraska Tourism will be joining us to share all about "Becoming a Nebraska Passport Stop"—a fantastic opportunity to put your business on the map!  Date: Thursday, September 19, 2024 Time: 8 am - 9 am Location: […]

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 […]

Supervisor Development uses a dynamic program of hands-on learning and practice, teaching essential skills for supervisors, team leaders, and anyone who directs the work of others. This training is an essential element of Lean and continuous improvement programs around the world including the Toyota Production System. Job Relations (JR) teaches supervisors how to evaluate and […]

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 events to […]

The Offer No One Can Refuse - Learn How to Create Your Signature Offer Ever wonder why some businesses seem to effortlessly attract clients while you’re stuck wondering if your emails got lost in the abyss? Spoiler alert: It’s not luck—it’s a Signature Offer. In this workshop, we’ll dive into the game-changing framework that turns […]

The Buy Indian Act is a law that gives contracting preference to companies owned by Native American tribes. This law has been on the books for a century and it seems to be finally getting some teeth through regulatory changes and updates. This webinar will discuss the Buy Indian Act, as well as other rules […]

Break down the ten most challenging aspects of CMMC compliance. This session offers practical strategies, expert tips, and resources to turn these hurdles into milestones on your compliance journey.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to attend SCORE's 60th Anniversary Virtual Pitch Event Award Ceremony. Join us as we celebrate the top product and service pitches from small business owners just like you. Benefits of attending the award ceremony: Be inspired by the creativity and innovation of your fellow entrepreneurs. Get inspired to think […]

Every entrepreneur needs a strong foundation for their business. Key professionals to include are a banker, accountant, insurance advisor, and legal expert. Our panel will share their knowledge, wisdom, and experiences from their respective industries. This event is a great opportunity to connect with experts in these fields, share insights, and build valuable relationships. Don't […]

We want to connect with you! We understand that everyone is busy and life never stops, so we decided to plan a networking happy hour at The Green Room to relax and catch up. Come on by and have a drink on us! We can't wait to chat so bring a friend...or two!

Learn how the Nebraska Enterprise Fund and their talented team can help grow your business. All are welcome. You need not be a veteran nor a business owner to attend. The guest speaker is Jim Reiff Jim is currently the Executive Director of the Nebraska Enterprise Fund (NEF), a certified CDFI serving small and microbusiness […]

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]

The mission of the Midlands African Chamber's Suit Up Program is to empower young men and women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire, headshot, and job readiness workforce preparation. This program is designed to create opportunities for teens and young adults in at-risk populations in black and brown, immigrant, […]

In Collaboration With: University of Nebraska at Omaha’s Business of Art Workshop Series Join us for The Business of Art Workshop Series, September 21st! Learn how to turn your art and creations into a business. Business Librarian Isabel Soto – Luna, Creative Production Lab Supervisor Charles Fisher, and Marketing & Entrepreneurship Professor Dr. Zhihao (Max) Yu […]