By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Harol Molina wants to start his own business someday. The Lexington High School senior has a vision – a gym that caters specifically to athletes like himself – but admits there are pieces of the startup process he knows little about. “I thought this would be a good stepping stone to see how it all works,” he said Thursday during New Venture Adventure at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Molina and more than 100 other students from … [Read more...]
UNK launching new student entrepreneurship program, living-learning community
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – A new program at the University of Nebraska at Kearney will give aspiring entrepreneurs a leg up in the business world. UNK’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Rural Development is launching a living-learning community next fall to connect innovative, forward-thinking students and allow them to collaborate in settings outside the classroom. The goal of the program is to foster creative thinking, introduce students to the local business … [Read more...]
Finalists chosen for Big Idea Kearney; Pitches Wednesday
By SARA GIBONEY UNK Communications KEARNEY – Ten finalists have been chosen for Big Idea Kearney, an event that promotes entrepreneurship in the community. The finalists will pitch their business ideas at 7 p.m. Wednesday (Nov. 16) at Cunningham’s Journal at 15 W. 23rd St. The first-place winner receives $1,000, the second-place winner receives $500 and third place receives $250. Big Idea Kearney is open to anyone with a new business concept. The business idea doesn’t have to be a … [Read more...]
