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Community Economic Development – Rural Prosperity Nebraska (RPN) – Southern Region

Rural Prosperity Nebraska harnesses boots-on-the-ground efforts of Nebraska Extension professionals working in six focus areas. Community Economic Development serves as one of the six pillars of focus.

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Counties Served:

Adams, Clay, Fillmore, Franklin, Jefferson, Kearney, Nuckolls, Saline, Thayer, Webster

 

To enhance citizen well-being, communities need grow a vibrant, competitive, and resilient economy. Rural Prosperity Nebraska has an evolving portfolio of tools and programs that can be tailored to a community’s assets and aspirations. The Community Economic Development team works in partnership with community leaders to build a stronger foundation for long-term sustainability and growth.  Our goal is to help communities become destinations for new residents, new businesses, and renewed vitality.

Services Provided

Public Policy and Government Relations

  • Nebraska Business Issues (Specialty)

Business Planning

  • Demographic/Census Data
  • Market Research
  • Business Plan Consulting, Development and Review (Specialty)
  • Forming a Business
  • Market Plan Development

Management Issues

  • Professional / Leadership Development

Financial Resources and Assistance

  • Angel Investment Providers
  • Budget, Financial Statement and Cash Flow Training
  • Loan Providers
  • Obtaining Debt Funding

Libraries and Research Organizations

  • Business Research Resources (Specialty)
  • Demographic/Census Data (Specialty)

Marketing/Sales

  • Demographics/Census Data (Specialty)
  • Market Research
  • Competitive Analysis
  • E-Commerce/Internet Marketing
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Website Development

Networking Organizations

  • Demographically Based (Specialty)
  • Geographically Based (Specialty)
  • Home Based (Specialty)
  • Industry Specific (Specialty)
  • International Trade
  • Small Business/General (Specialty)

Office, Incubator, Accelerator, Laboratory, Kitchen and Meeting Space

  • Accelerators

Economic and Site Development

  • Economic Forecast
  • Revitalization

Training

  • Budget, Financial Statements and Cash Flow Training (Specialty)
  • Business Plan Training and Assistance (Specialty)
  • E-Commerce/Internet Marketing
  • Marketing Plan Development and Training
  • Startup Classes

Product Development

  • Patent Information

Nonprofit Development

  • Board Development (Specialty)
  • Strategic Planning (Specialty)
  • Technical Services

Buying or Selling a Business

  • Purchasing an Existing Business

Human Resources

  • Employee Development, Hiring and Policies
  • Workforce Incentives

Internship Programs and Student Services

  • Youth Entrepreneurship Education (Specialty)
  • Internship Program
  • Student Marketing Projects
  • Student Research Projects

Starting a Business

  • Business Research Resources (Specialty)
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Forming a Business
  • Home-Based Business Training
  • Registration, Licenses and Permits
  • Startup Business Counseling

Mentoring/Coaching/Counseling/Consulting

  • One-on-One Counseling
  • Peer Mentoring
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Contact Information
Jason Tuller
Address
225 North 4th Street
Room 104
Hebron, NE 68370
Phone
(402) 768-7212
Website
https://ruralprosperityne.unl.edu/community-economic-development
https://ruralprosperityne.unl.edu/
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