KEARNEY – Big Idea Kearney is back. The annual business pitch competition returns for its 10th year, giving participants a chance to win up to $1,000 in seed money. Organized by the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Rural Development, the contest is open to anyone with a great business or product idea. Contestants will compete in one of two divisions – UNK students or community members. Entries don’t need to be fully developed … [Read more...] about Big Idea business pitch competition back for 10th year; Top prize is $1,000
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PHOTOS: Youths use learned business skills to sell products at UNK Biz Kidz Showcase
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twUr4pJ2IK8 The University of Nebraska at Kearney’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Rural Development taught children ages 11-13 how to start or improve a business earlier this week at its annual Biz Kidz Camp. Learning activities included finances, marketing, customer service, problem-solving and public speaking. They learned from area professionals and business owners throughout the week. Each participant created their own business … [Read more...] about PHOTOS: Youths use learned business skills to sell products at UNK Biz Kidz Showcase
PHOTOS: UNK’s youth Lemonade Stand program
The Center for Entrepreneurship and Rural Development hosted its annual Lemonade Stand program for youths entering grades four and five. Participants in the free program set up lemonade stands Thursday at different Kearney locations. But first, earlier in the week, they learned about business concepts such as counting change, selling to customers, making a product and marketing. Professionals from the Center for Entrepreneurship and Rural Development led a public … [Read more...] about PHOTOS: UNK’s youth Lemonade Stand program
UNK summer camps help youths develop business skills
KEARNEY – Young entrepreneurs can learn more about business and sell their own products during upcoming summer camps organized by the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Rural Development. Biz Kidz Camp teaches youths everything they need to know to start or improve a business through interactive activities covering topics such as finances, marketing, customer service, problem-solving and public speaking. Each participant creates their own … [Read more...] about UNK summer camps help youths develop business skills
UNK junior Justin Vrooman enjoys the excitement of entrepreneurship
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Justin Vrooman got his first taste of entrepreneurship when he was still in elementary school. At age 11, the budding businessman decided he wanted to start raising animals on his family’s acreage near Juniata. Rabbits sounded like a lot of work, so he chose chickens. The family built a small coop on their property, and Vrooman delivered the eggs to customers each week. His flock quickly grew to about 60 birds. “It … [Read more...] about UNK junior Justin Vrooman enjoys the excitement of entrepreneurship
