By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Entrepreneurs are creative problem-solvers. They love a challenge and aren’t afraid to take risks or try something new. Lisa Tschauner, director of the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Rural Development, calls them “critical thinkers and change-makers.” And they can be found all across the UNK campus. “It’s not just business students who have this aptitude or this desire to … [Read more...] about New academy supports innovation, UNK’s entrepreneurial mindset
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Glow-in-the-dark paintings, grill basket win UNK’s Big Idea business contest
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Nicole Mittman began creating and selling glow-in-the-dark paintings during high school, but it’s always been more of a hobby than a business. “I originally started painting them as a way to make money so I could go to Costa Rica,” the York native said. Over the past few years, her customer base has consisted mainly of family and friends, although she does have an Instagram account (@nicoles_paintings) and Etsy page … [Read more...] about Glow-in-the-dark paintings, grill basket win UNK’s Big Idea business contest
Pitch your business idea during Big Idea Kearney; Entries due Oct. 18
KEARNEY – Multi-directional skateboard wheels, television mounts for residence hall rooms, a foster care app and online music school. These inventions all have something in common. Those four products and many others won cash through Big Idea Kearney, an annual contest hosted by the Center for Entrepreneurship and Rural Development in the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s College of Business and Technology. The competition, in its eighth year, is looking for the … [Read more...] about Pitch your business idea during Big Idea Kearney; Entries due Oct. 18
UNK’s Biz Kidz Camp gets youths excited about entrepreneurship
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Koji Kitabatake had the perfect product for a sultry summer day. His slushes made with real watermelon and lemon juice were an icy treat for Kearney Hy-Vee customers looking to beat the mid-90s heat. “I’m selling these because it was supposed to be a really hot day, and everyone should be able to cool down with a healthy slush,” the 10-year-old said. Kitabatake and other participants in the University of Nebraska at … [Read more...] about UNK’s Biz Kidz Camp gets youths excited about entrepreneurship
UNK’s entrepreneurship center supports area businesses with variety of services, resources
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Abraham Hogins started Hammers for Hire in 2010 with little formal training on how to run a business. “I just knew I wanted to work for myself,” the Kearney man said. He had the know-how and skills to get his contracting business off the ground, but certain technical aspects were missing. “There were just things I didn’t know,” said Hogins, who turned to the Center for Entrepreneurship and Rural Development for … [Read more...] about UNK’s entrepreneurship center supports area businesses with variety of services, resources
