About Us

GROW Nebraska™ is a non-profit organization, whose mission is focused on maximizing Nebraska's entrepreneurial spirit and focused on building Nebraska businesses globally by providing sustainable business environments through marketing, education, business building services and access to markets.

Our History

In 1998, Central Plains Foundation developed their state wide out reach program, GROW Nebraska™. GROW Nebraska is a 501(c) 3 non-profit Entrepreneurial Service Organization* for Nebraska entrepreneurial businesses. GROW Nebraska™ is headquartered in the Central Plains Development Center in Holbrook, Nebraska. The statewide program focuses on building successful Nebraska businesses one at a time. In 1995, Central Plains Foundation, Inc. received a USDA Rural Development Grant to create a business plan and solidify objectives. After significant research into similar state based programs, and hosting a showcase event in November 1996, the GROW Nebraska™ Program officially began accepting members in 1998 and created the first annual GROW Nebraska™ Market. The initial membership was 61 and 5 services. In 2007, GROW Nebraska™ had 252 members and offered 20 business building services.