GROW News
August 25, 2010
Important Survey - Please Take 5 Minutes to Complete
If you did not fill this out last week please take some time to do so today. The survey closes at midnight tonight.
The Innovation and Entrepreneurship Task Force of the Nebraska Legislature is developing a Strategic Plan for Entrepreneurship that cultivates Innovation and High Wage Employment in the state. Invest Nebraska, a non-profit venture development organization, has contracted with the Legislature to provide research, analysis, and recommendations for the development of the statewide strategic plan. As part of this process, the Task Force is interested in your feedback regarding various programs, service providers, and the current condition of Nebraska’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Please take a few minutes to complete this on-line survey. Your response will remain anonymous. The survey will close after August 25, 2010.
To access the survey go to:
http://s-ffcdbd-i.sgizmo.com/s3/i-16485930-94824/
New Members
Laura Beahm Photography - Hastings, NE
Thank you to Molly Johnson at the Grand Island GROW Store for referring Laura!
Besides prints and matted prints, Laura also offers a wide variety of postcards, note cards and magnets featuring photos of Nebraska.
Bliss Soap Company - Avoca, NE
Thank you to Larry Martin of Heartland Nuts 'N More for referring Wendy! Larry will receive a $25 referral check.
Bliss Soap Company creates artisan, all natural, chemical-free, handcrafted goat's milk & fair-traded shea butter soaps. Learn more at
www.blisssoapcompany.com.
Greater Omaha Chamber - Omaha, NE
The Omaha Chamber is a a very large full service chamber offering diverse programs to help their member businesses make money, reduce cost and save time. Learn more at
omahachamber.org.
My Ear Jazz - Broken Bow, NE
Thank you to Katrina Frey of Heavenly Creations for referring Geri! Katrina will receive a $25 referral check.
My Ear Jazz embellishes and customizes Ear Mitts Bandless Ear Muffs has a variety of themes and ideas for: Christmas, Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, Father's Day, graduations, birthdays, just because and other special occasions. Contact them for custom orders. Learn more at
www.myearjazz.com.
Paperless Choice Digital Fundraising Challenge: Please Vote for GROW
Click. Vote. GROW!
GROW Nebraska is very excited to have the opportunity to be part of the Paperless Choice Digital Fundraising Challenge. Many of you were part of our success in the eBay challenge that we won over a year ago. Well, we need your help again.
Right now we only have 41 votes, and the leader has 357. We need your help!
All you have to do is click on the link, make a Justmeans account in the box that pops up and vote for GROW Nebraska. Be sure to scroll down on the page to leave a comment about what your favorite thing about GROW Nebraska is or about any wonderful thing Nebraska offers.
What are you waiting for? Click.
Vote. Grow!
Vote Now >>
Win Free Membership
Become involved in the GROW Membership Drive ... Member Mania! The first place winner will receive free bundle membership or $325 in GROW Bucks to buy Nebraska products (winner's choice) plus a full color ad in the next GROW Book. Prizes will also be given out for 2-5 place winners. How do you win? Refer members to the program, and get points towards Member Mania. More information coming soon, but be sure to start thinking about good members for the program!
Current Leaders:
- Sherri Roberts of 67th Street Goodies referred Randy's Garage Studio
- John Marquis of Ogallala Bay Rum referred My Still Water Massage
- Katrina Frey of Heavenly Creations referred My Ear Jazz
- Larry Martin of Heartland Nuts 'N More referred Bliss Soap Company
Video of the Week
Have you ever gotten tired of trying to find a place for your pencil while doing construction projects? We have the perfect solution! GROW Member 3rd Ear Magnetic Clip slips onto your safety, sun or prescription glasses and holds your pencil AND driver bits, dremel tools, etc... saves valuable time!
Do you want your video featured? Please send the file to info@grownebraska.org.
Nebraska State Fair Information
Everyone who signed up for the State Fair opportunity should have received an e-mail with setup information. If you have questions please contact us at
info@grownebraska.org.
If you would like to visit us at the State Fair, please visit the web site for information on where our store is located and how to get to the new fairgrounds.
Directions to the State Fair >>
Directions to the Store >>
Members Participating >>
Would You Like Your Business Featured on Facebook?
GROW Nebraska would like to feature companies on Facebook, but want your help in promoting it. If you are interested in having your business featured, please e-mail us at
info@grownebraska.org and our social media guru Winsome will contact you with more information.
Who Sold Online This Week?
Member News
USDA Rural Development State Director Maxine Moul and staff toured the Garden Fresh Vegetables facility in O’Neill, Neb. The stop was part of the Recovery Summer Tour which highlights and celebrates projects funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Read the entire store
here.
Do you have news about your business? Please let us know at
info@grownebraska.org.
Nebraska Sales Tax Workshop
Understanding Nebraska Sales Taxes
Friday, August 27th: Understanding Nebraska Sales Tax
WHERE: University of Nebraska - Lincoln Nebraska Union (14th and ‘R’ Street) Room Number posted in Lobby in Lincoln, NE
TIME: 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
REGISTRATION: Starts at 7:45 am
COST: $10.00 fee (Cash or check at the door)
RSVP: Before day of workshop to receive materials
The following are some of the topics of this presentation:
What is sale tax is
Consumer's use tax
What taxable services are
Collecting sales tax
Documenting exempt sales
Use Tax
Presenter:
Dawn Holtmeier,
Revenue Specialist
Nebraska Department of Revenue
This seminar will be held at the Nebraska Union (14th and R Street) at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln and will run from 8:00 am to 9:30 am.
The seminar cost is $10 per session (cash or check at the door). Pre-registration is encouraged at 402-472-5222 or register online.
TO REGISTER:
On-line here
By Email: MrodriGuez2@unl.edu or joemcneil@unlnotes.unl.edu
By Phone: (402) 472-5222
Discover OpenSky
OpenSky gives anyone with an audience — bloggers, editors, celebrities, social media mavens — the chance to discover amazing products in our ever-growing supplier network and effortlessly sell those products themselves. They take care of the heavy lifting by providing all the support and tools required to make every interaction easy, personal, and fun for everyone starting with the shopper. If you would like someone to help you market your product for free, sign up for an OpenSky account today. Visit
shopopensky.com to learn more.
Holiday Splendor Craft Show
GROW MEMBERS: You are invited to be a vendor at the
Holiday Splendor Craft Show or Mid’s
Product Premiere Tradeshow on Saturday, November 13 from 9am-4pm at the Buffalo County Fairgrounds in Kearney. The show is sponsored by Community Action Partnership of Mid Nebraska. For more information, contact Kyla Martin, Show Promoter, at 308-440-0153 or
kmartin@mnca.net.
