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...]
UNK Study: Economic impact of Sandhill cranes in central Nebraska is $14.3M
By SARA GIBONEY UNK Communications KEARNEY – A study led by the University of Nebraska at Kearney shows the economic impact of tourism in central Nebraska during the sandhill crane migration was $14.3 million in 2017. The annual migration also is responsible for 182 full-time jobs and generates $379,000 per year in property, sales and lodging tax revenue across the region. “Tourism is Nebraska’s third-largest revenue source, so it’s important for our local economy,” said study … [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...]
