KEARNEY – Big Idea Kearney has helped area entrepreneurs launch many successful business ideas in the six years since the contest was first hosted. Past winners of the contest developed business models for a double-sided peanut butter jar, automatic irrigation shutoff and multi-directional skateboard wheels, among others. Entries again are being accepted for the business idea contest, which is spearheaded by the Center for Entrepreneurship and Rural Development in the University of … [Read more...]
Medical technology exec Wall presents Sept. 14 as UNK Executive-in-Residence
By TODD GOTTULA UNK Communications KEARNEY – Brett Wall has some simple, yet detailed, advice for students. “Learn as much as you can. Volunteer for tough assignments, or the assignments that others do not want to do,” he says. “Learn the word yes. It is a powerful word, as it ends debate, opens up opportunities and creates and fosters relationships.” It’s also important to understand the value of hard work. “Ultimately that does pay off, and additional responsibility and opportunity … [Read more...]
College of Business & Technology internships mutually beneficial to businesses, students
By LORI POTTER Kearney Hub Staff Writer KEARNEY — University of Nebraska at Kearney business students don’t wait until they reach the workplace, diploma in hand, to work with clients, solve problems and provide services. Janice Woods, director of business internships and experiential learning within the Business Division of the College of Business and Technology, said students are required to take one three-hour course involving significant real-world experiences. Most internships … [Read more...]
Biz Kidz Camp offers entrepreneurial, business startup skills; Registration ends June 2
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney Center for Entrepreneurship and Rural Development is sponsoring Biz Kidz Camp: Kearney, which equips youth ages 10-14 with knowledge needed to start or improve a business. The camp is June 26-30 at UNK, and there are two sessions to choose from. The morning session is from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and the afternoon session is from 1 to 5 p.m. each day. Registration for Biz Kidz Camp: Kearney ends June 2 and is limited to the first 40 people. … [Read more...]
3 Day Startup teaches hands-on entrepreneurial skills
By SARA GIBONEY, UNK Communications KEARNEY – 3 Day Startup at UNK, a learning-by-doing workshop, will teach entrepreneurial skills to University of Nebraska at Kearney students and area entrepreneurs. With a focus on business development, the Jan. 27-29 event at the Nebraskan Student Union rooms 310-311 is free and open to high school and college students, business professionals, budding entrepreneurs, inventors and technology experts. Participants progress through a series of modules … [Read more...]
