Entrepreneurship Center – Central Community College – Hastings
About
Small businesses represent a high percentage of all employers and are critically important to the ongoing growth of our community and country. In 1990, the CCC Foundation received some specific donations, micro loan funds and grants to establish the Small Business Institute to encourage the formation of new, small businesses and to assist existing small businesses with growth opportunities. In 2020, the Small Business Institute (SBI) was rebranded to the Entrepreneurship Center.
The Entrepreneurship Center in Hastings provides:
- Business Coaching
- Business Planning Assistance
- Funding for New & Growing Businesses
- Incubator Space & Site Selection Assistance
STARTUP COACHING & BUSINESS PLANNING
CCC’s Entrepreneurship Center offers a variety of services for individuals and companies looking for technical or financial assistance in starting or growing their business. The Entrepreneurship Center offers coaching for small businesses and startups including business planning, financial packaging, and more. Normally, there is no charge for the coaching services.
CAPITAL LOAN FUND
Entrepreneurs who may require financial help with startup costs or cash infusion for growth, may apply for low-interest loan at the Entrepreneurship Center through the Capital Loan Fund. A client may receive up to $20,000 through the loan fund. Loans are reviewed and approved by a board of directors on a quarterly basis. The Capital Loan Fund is housed within the Central Community College Foundation.
Additionally, the Entrepreneurship Center can assist with financial packaging through additional local loan funds and traditional financing.
INCUBATOR SPACE
The small business incubator space located on Hastings campus has up to 5,000 square feet to start or grow a small business. The main purpose of the incubator is to provide space at an affordable rate for new small business start-ups and/or for small business owners that wish to grow and expand. The incubator serves as a launching pad for businesses until they are able to graduate to a market-rate location or outgrow the space. To check availability or schedule a showing, contact Maggie Esch.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP CERTIFICATE
A 12-semester-hour entrepreneurship certificate is included in the Business Administration program. You can complete the certificate as an area of specialization within the program or as a stand-alone certificate to develop entrepreneurial skills and develop a business plan.
Services Provided
Business Planning
- Market Plan Development (Specialty)
- Business Plan Consulting, Development and Review (Specialty)
- Demographic/Census Data
Management Issues
- Professional / Leadership Development
Financial Resources and Assistance
- Obtaining Debt Funding
- Loan Providers (Specialty)
- Budget, Financial Statement and Cash Flow Training
- Real Estate Finance
Legal Services
- Forming a Business
- Lease Review
Libraries and Research Organizations
- Business Research Resources
- Demographic/Census Data
Marketing/Sales
- Website Development
- Market Plan Development and Training
- Advertising/Brochure Design
- Demographics/Census Data
Networking Organizations
- Small Business/General
Office, Incubator, Accelerator, Laboratory, Kitchen and Meeting Space
- Incubator Space (Specialty)
- Office Space (Specialty)
- Site Location (Specialty)
Economic and Site Development
- Lease Review
- Site Location Assistance
- Revitalization
Training
- E-Commerce/Internet Marketing
- Business Management Training
- Marketing Plan Development and Training
- Startup Classes
- Business Plan Training and Assistance (Specialty)
- Budget, Financial Statements and Cash Flow Training
Buying or Selling a Business
- Purchasing an Existing Business
Starting a Business
- Business Research Resources
- Site Location
- Forming a Business
- Startup Classes
Mentoring/Coaching/Counseling/Consulting
- Coaching (Specialty)
Scott Snell
201 Foundation Place, Suite 200
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-2406
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