Entrepreneurship Center – Central Community College – Kearney
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.
BUSINESS AND STARTUP COACHING
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.
WORKSHOPS, SEMINARS AND OTHER EVENTS TO EDUCATE AND PROMOTE BUSINESS OWNERSHIP
Workshops, seminars and other events are offered to educate and promote business ownership in the communities that it serves. The rewards of being your own boss are great, but so are the challenges. If you want to own your own business, we offer entrepreneurship education to help you develop the skills needed to get started. You can learn about opportunity analysis, marketing, finance, taxes and legal issues, and even develop a business plan.
INCUBATOR SPACE
The Entrepreneurship Center has a small business incubator in Hastings and Columbus. 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.
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. The Capital Loan Fund is housed within the Central Community College Foundation.
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
- Bookkeeping/Accounting Software Training
- Loan Providers (Specialty)
- 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
- Office Space (Specialty)
Economic and Site Development
- Lease Review
- Site Location Assistance
- Revitalization
Training
- E-Commerce/Internet Marketing
- Business Management Training (Specialty)
- Marketing Plan Development and Training
- Startup Classes
- Business Plan Training and Assistance
- 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)
Aimee Steinhardt-Duysen
1215 30th Avenue
Kearney, NE 68848
(308) 398-7520
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