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AURORA, NEBRASKA – Business owners are invited to attend a marketing workshop in Aurora, organized by the Center for Rural Affairs, Aurora Chamber of Commerce, and Freyday Freelance. The course,...
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PAPILLION, NEBRASKA – Nebraska’s food system will be the focus of a one-day summit set for industry leaders on Feb. 4, from 1 to 4:30 p.m., at CHI Midlands Conference Center, 11111 South 84th St., in...
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BEATRICE, NEBRASKA – Community members are invited to a conversation about legislative issues on Thursday, Jan. 30, in Beatrice. Hosted by the Center for Rural Affairs, this free event will be held...
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O'NEILL, NEBRASKA – Aprenda acerca del papel e importancia de las abejas en la producción de alimentos, cómo dan forma a nuestros paisajes naturales y apoyan la fauna en una clase gratuita presentada...
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AUBURN, NEBRASKA – Existing, transitioning, and start-up small business owners have an opportunity to examine their ventures in “Business Plan Basics,” a free workshop organized by the Center for...
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O'NEILL, NEBRASKA – Learn about the role and importance of bees in food production, and how they shape our natural landscapes and support other wildlife in a free workshop hosted by the Center for...
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WISNER, NEBRASKA – Small business owners and managers, aspiring business owners, and community partners are invited to Coffee Tables for the Cuming and Burt counties area. The networking event is...
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PENDER, NEBRASKA – Business owners are invited to attend a marketing workshop in Pender, organized by the Center for Rural Affairs, Pender Community Center, and Freyday Freelance. The course,...
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SUPERIOR, NEBRASKA – A workshop for business owners interested in learning about everything involved in the employee hiring process is set for Wednesday, Jan. 8, in Superior, hosted by the Center for...
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Fremont, Nebraska - The Center for Rural Affairs is hosting a free workshop for aspiring farmers, people who own or co-own more than 40 acres, may have inherited farmland, or are experiencing...
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MADRID, IOWA—A trio of local community leaders have been announced as panelists for an upcoming Rural Resiliency Forum in Madrid. Steve Carlson, Emily Coll, and Amy Yoakum, all members of the Boone...
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LYONS, NEBRASKA – Each day, 29 million students participate in the national school lunch program. The Center for Rural Affairs and Nebraska Food Council advocate for the Child Nutrition Act...
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LYONS, NEBRASKA – Currently, Nebraskans spend $4.4 billion on food, 90 percent of which is sourced from outside the state. The Nebraska Food Council and the Center for Rural Affairs advocate for the...
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CENTRAL CITY, NEBRASKA—Community members are invited to a conversation to explore the topic of redistricting on Wednesday, Dec. 11, in Central City. The event will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the...
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SUPERIOR, NEBRASKA - An Advanced QuickBooks workshop will be offered to local entrepreneurs and business owners on Wednesday, Dec. 4. This event is sponsored by the Center for Rural Affairs and...
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WALTHILL, NEBRASKA – Handmade jewelry, shawls, crafts, and beadwork made by members of the Omaha Tribe are among items available at the sixth annual Christmas Bazaar on Tuesday, Dec. 3 and Thursday...
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LYONS, NEBRASKA – Farmers and ranchers are invited to participate in four webinars on crop insurance in December. These sessions are for beginning and any other farmers and ranchers who may be...
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TILDEN, NEBRASKA—Community members are invited to a conversation about legislative issues on Thursday, Dec. 5, in Tilden. Hosted by the Center for Rural Affairs, this free event will be held from 5:30...
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MADRID, IOWA— Local leaders will facilitate a discussion about strategies to build community resilience on Tuesday, Dec. 10, in Madrid, Iowa. The Rural Resiliency Forum, hosted by the Center for Rural...
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O'NEILL, NEBRASKA - Entrepreneurs and business owners in the O’Neill area are invited to attend two workshops focused on small business training. These free events are sponsored by the Center for...
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