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
Jonah Staab
Jonah Staab’s skateboard wheel innovation wins Big Idea Kearney
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkDLa_-Z1Qg&feature=youtu.be By SARA GIBONEY UNK Communications KEARNEY – Jonah Staab recently won first place at Big Idea Kearney with a business idea to create Sydewynder Wheels for skateboards. Staab and nine other entrepreneurs pitched their business ideas at Cunningham’s Journal Nov. 16 during Big Idea Kearney, an event that promotes entrepreneurship in the community. The purpose of the event, which is sponsored by the … [Read more...] about Jonah Staab’s skateboard wheel innovation wins Big Idea Kearney
