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...]
