GROW News
July 28, 2010
Below is this weeks news from GROW Nebraska. As always, if you have any questions, please let us know at
info@grownebraska.org.
New Members
Stop N Go Fitness, Inc. - Omaha, NE
Thanks to Sally Cohen and eGrowth Marketing for this referral!
Turn your car wait time into exercise time with the Carpool Abs CD, designed for busy on-the-go mothers.
Mosaic Tri-Cities - Grand Island, NE
Mosaic is a non-profit organization that creates a life of possibilities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Through Mosaic's services, clients create custom mats for your home or office in a variety of sizes and colors. These mats are not only unique, but durable. Made out of recycled rubber, these mats are comfortable to stand on, flexible and easily maintained. Visit
www.mosaicincentralne.org for more information.
The Ogallala Cream Can Supper Company - Ogallala, NE
This is a second business for John Marquis of Ogallala Bay Rum.
Ever have a delicious cream can supper? They have the cans, pure stainless steel in four sizes. Visit
www.ogallalacreamcansupper.com for more information.
Phoebe Delia's Merchantile - Holbrook, NE
Thank you to Dena Beck of REAP for this referral.
Unlike other antique stores they specialize in authentic antiques and collectible that do not include modern collectibles. They also offer an extensive restoration line of textiles, beadwork, customized wedding gowns and jewelry repair and testing. They have a unique variety of antiques not often seen in Nebraska.
My Greatest Days - Lincoln, NE
This is a second business for Andrew Fuller of Green Room Media. Thank you to John Rood of Nebraska Digital for this referral.
My Greatest Days specializes in capturing life memories for future generations. They offer professionally crafted wedding, special occasion, and life memory videos available for every budget. Learn more at
www.thegreenroommedia.com.
Tagging on Facebook
Tagging other businesses helps you promote yourself and your Facebook page. Do you know how to tag other businesses? If you would like training on how to do this, please e-mail us at
info@grownebraska.org.
Video of the Week
Many of you may know Food Mentor Cheryl Hughes from our retail locations, but do you know about her business HR Poppin' Snacks? Watch the video below to learn more!
Sign Up for the State Fair General Store
Have Your Product In the State Fair Store
Before we know it the State Fair will be upon us. Do you want your product in the store? If so, please sign up today! Prices are no charge for 2010 bundle members, $30 for members who work at least one 6 our shift, $50 for members who do not work, and $150 if GROW has to take down, haul and pack your product. This year's State Fair store is in Grand Island from August 27 through September 6. The store hours are 9am-9pm.
GROW will also be offering some training. Please let us know on the sign up form which topic(s) you like best.
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Empty Gold Gift Boxes
This gold foil tiered box fans out to show each layer but closed makes beautiful gift. Each tier is very sturdy and can hold a 2 lb. cake. Closed it is approximately 9” tall x 8-3/4” around.
Included are two black stretch ribbons, one plain and one with a pre-tied bow attached.
Selling for only $2.50 / box – 1,273 available
Empty Wooden Gift Boxes
Large box with divider (does have label on top)
Approximate size is 13-3/4" x 11 x 4 1/4”
For sale @ $4.00 / box - 2,969 boxes available
Small Boxes
Small box (also has label on top)
Approximate. size is 11 x 8 1/4 x 4 1/4”
For sale @ $2.50 / box - 762 boxes available
PLUS – 100 lbs. of Ivory paper shred @ $1.00 per pound
If you are interested in purchasing any of these items, please contact Greg Leech at 800-228-4030 x110 or Rebecca Brown at 888-511-2253.
Who Sold Online This Week?
Member News
Do you have news about your business? Please let us know at
info@grownebraska.org.
Developing the Winning Customer Service Attitude
Exceptional customer service is created with the right attitude and goal of satisfied, loyal customers. In this online workshop, participants will learn to build and maintain good relationships with internal and external customers and review basic customer service principles and service related challenges. Activities and topics will involve the importance of verbal and non-verbal communication, problem resolution, recovery techniques and customer retention.
This workshop has an open enrollment format. Register and complete the materials at any time during the time period of the session you choose. Once you have completed the work, you can check back throughout the duration to see who else has taken the workshop and what information they have added. There will be open blogging for all who register, no matter when they join or finish.
For more information, please contact Amy Chesley at 402-437-2709; 1-800-828-0072 ext. 2709; or
achesley@southeast.edu
Registration $49
Session 1: August 2-27 / Course Number BSAD-3128-WBUA
or
Session 2: September 13-24 / Course Number BSAD-3128-WBUB
I2E Club to Cover Venture Capital & Leadership
Chicago-based Hopewell Ventures principal, Jude Conway, and UNL Kimmel’s own Jennifer Schoen will serve as the I2E Club speakers for the August 10th meeting.
Jude Conway has a magnitude of knowledge on the subject of venture capital. He has worked with both the public and private sectors in his extensive career. Jude’s work with Hopewell Ventures has provided venture capital to a variety of businesses. Jude will explain in his presentation “De-Mystifying Angel and Venture Capital Financing” that, "most people’s eyes glaze over when venture capital or angel investing is mentioned. They feel it's somewhere between Voodoo and quantum physics. While the details of an angel or venture capital deal can get quite complicated the basic concept is quite simple. It's when someone other than friends or family buy shares in your company. Once entrepreneurs understand how this works, they can make an informed decision whether or not to pursue this type of financing."
Jennifer Schoen, University of Nebraska – Lincoln Kimmel Education & Research Center’s Summer Intern, will be presenting an entertaining and educational session on power. Jennifer is a senior at UNL majoring in Hospitality, Restaurant, & Tourism Management and Agricultural Education. She will be sharing some of her education through teaching entrepreneurs how to build efficiency through leadership.
The evening will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a social sponsored by the UNL Kimmel Education & Research Center. Presenters Jude and Jennifer will share helpful knowledge they have gained in their respective endeavors.
I2E Meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at the UNL Kimmel Education and Research Center, 5985 G Road, Nebraska City, NE. The Club is a collaborative effort of the Southeast Nebraska Partners for Progress and has been made possible by funding from a Building Entrepreneurial Communities Act (BECA) grant. There is a $10 per session fee or participants may choose to join the club and pay a small annual membership fee.
For more information about the I2E Club or any of its programming, contact Dr. Connie Reimers-Hild at the UNL Kimmel Education and Research Center at 402-873-3166 or
creimers2@unl.edu. You can also learn more about I2E, including access to past video presentations and meeting materials, online by visiting
i2eclub.org. Become a fan of I2E on Facebook! Log into Facebook and simply search I2E Club.
Chic Boutique
The Chic Boutique event is a unique shopping experience where they are looking for wonderful artisans, craftspeople, and local retailers to participate for this October 21 event. Potential vendors can go to
www.stroberts.com for an application. If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact:
Laurie McCarthy or Ann Kozol
Chic Boutique Chairwomen
402-697-1388 or 402-933-9144
