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Painting the town blue and gold

August 27, 2020 by Tyler Ellyson

 Loper pride is on full display in downtown Kearney. Impact Art recently completed a UNK mural on the south side of Nelson's Furniture, located at the corner of 21st Street and Central Avenue. The project was a partnership between UNK Communications and Marketing and the UNK Alumni Association. One of the oldest continuously operating businesses in Kearney, Nelson's Furniture is owned by Jerry and Nancy Dulitz, who both attended … [Read more...] about Painting the town blue and gold

Filed Under: Arts & Sciences, Business & Technology, College of Education, News Tagged With: Derek Rusher, Impact Art, Josh Arias, Kearney, Nelson's Furniture, University of Nebraska, UNK, UNK Alumni Association

Expanded ‘Commit to Complete’ campaign encourages timely college graduation

November 26, 2019 by Tyler Ellyson

LINCOLN – The leaders of Nebraska’s public higher education institutions, Gov. Pete Ricketts and the business community joined today in launching a statewide campaign that aims to minimize college costs and grow the workforce by encouraging students to graduate on time. The “Commit to Complete” campaign – initiated in 2016 as a University of Nebraska program and now expanded to include partners across public higher education, government and business – represents a … [Read more...] about Expanded ‘Commit to Complete’ campaign encourages timely college graduation

Filed Under: Arts & Sciences, Business & Technology, Career, College of Education, Faculty, News, Student Life Tagged With: Commit to Complete, Derek Rusher, Doug Kristensen, Kearney, Kearney Area Chamber of Commerce, Pete Ricketts, Susan Fritz, University of Nebraska, UNK

Study shows NU, UNK graduates make big impact on Kearney economy

May 24, 2019 by gottulatm

The earnings and spending activities of each University of Nebraska graduating class add $2.4 billion to the state’s economy annually, according to a recently released study. In Legislative District 37, which includes Kearney, Gibbon and Shelton in Buffalo County, these graduates generate $128.1 million in annual economic activity and support 1,100 jobs. (Photo by Corbey R. Dorsey, UNK Communications)

By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – The findings in a recently released study highlighting the University of Nebraska’s economic impact come as no surprise to Derek Rusher. As president and CEO of the Kearney Area Chamber of Commerce, he’s well aware of the university’s contributions to the community and its importance to the region. “The University of Nebraska at Kearney is an invaluable and essential component of the Kearney economy," Rusher said. “With … [Read more...] about Study shows NU, UNK graduates make big impact on Kearney economy

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Derek Rusher, Economic Impact, Economy, job growth, Stan Clouse, Tripp Umbach, University of Nebraska at Kearney, UNK

UNK, Kearney Chamber partner to develop NEXT generation of business leaders

October 17, 2018 by admin Leave a Comment

Kearney Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Derek Rusher, right, shares information with UNK students during a recent tour of Kearney Regional Medical Center. The chamber of commerce partnered with UNK’s College of Business and Technology Career Center to launch NEXT, a program that connects students with local businesses and career opportunities while developing their leadership skills. (Photo by Corbey R. Dorsey, UNK Communications)

By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – A new program gives University of Nebraska at Kearney students an opportunity to connect with the community while developing leadership and business skills. UNK’s College of Business and Technology Career Center partnered with Kearney Area Chamber of Commerce to launch NEXT, a business leadership program that focuses on professional and personal development. Through the program, which started this semester, UNK … [Read more...] about UNK, Kearney Chamber partner to develop NEXT generation of business leaders

Filed Under: Business & Technology, News Tagged With: BluePrint Engines, Business, College of Business, Derek Rusher, Dustin Favinger, Kearney Area Chamber of Commerce, Kearney Regional Medical Center, Leadership, NEXT, Team Concepts, Technology Career Center, Xpanxion

UNK’s entrepreneurship center supports area businesses with variety of services, resources

May 23, 2018 by admin Leave a Comment

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

Filed Under: Business & Technology, News Tagged With: Abraham Hogins, Aliese Hoffman, Amanda Polacek, Biz Kidz Camp, Budget Forum, Business Plan, Center for Entrepreneurship and Rural Development, Derek Rusher, Enactus, Focus Groups, Hammers for Hire, Lisa Tschauner, Loper Link, Ma'am Marketing, Market Research, University of Nebraska at Kearney, UNK

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