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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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NEBRASKA CITY, 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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SCRIBNER, NEBRASKA – A QuickBooks Basics workshop will be offered to local entrepreneurs and business owners in the Scribner area on Monday, Dec. 2. This free event is sponsored by the Center for...
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LYONS, NEBRASKA — Affecting not only physical, but mental and emotional well-being, oral health is a critical and complex issue that spans beyond straight teeth and a white smile, according to a white...
LYONS, NEBRASKA— The Center for Rural Affairs is offering a robust slate of recommendations for programs covered under the 2018 farm bill as part of a white paper released today. “Conservation for...
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PONCA, NEBRASKA—Community members are invited to a conversation about legislative issues on Monday, Nov. 25, in Ponca, Nebraska. Hosted by the Center for Rural Affairs, this free event will be held...
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HASTINGS, NEBRASKA – Aspiring food business owners are invited to a free panel discussion on Monday, Nov. 18, in Hastings. This event will be presented in both Spanish and English, and is sponsored by...
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HASTINGS, NEBRASKA – Si tu sueño es ser dueño de un negocio de alimentos estas invitado a tomar lugar en la mesa redonda con expertos locales capacitados en comenzar negocios, el lunes 18 de noviembre...
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LAUREL AND HARTINGTON, NEBRASKA – Entrepreneurs and business owners in Laurel and Hartington are invited to four workshops focused on QuickBooks for small business. These free events are sponsored by...
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SUPERIOR, NEBRASKA – A QuickBooks Online workshop will be offered to local entrepreneurs and business owners in the Superior area on Monday, Nov. 18. This event is sponsored by the Center for Rural...
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NORFOLK, NEBRASKA – Aspiring food business owners are invited to a free panel discussion on Thursday, Nov. 14, in Norfolk. This event will be presented in both Spanish and English, and is sponsored by...
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NORFOLK, NEBRASKA – Si tu sueño es ser dueño de un negocio de alimentos estas invitado a tomar lugar en la mesa redonda con expertos locales capacitados en comenzar negocios, el jueves 14 de noviembre...
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COLUMBUS, NEBRASKA – Aspiring food business owners are invited to a free panel discussion on Monday, Nov. 4, in Columbus. This event will be presented in both Spanish and English, and is sponsored by...
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COLUMBUS, NEBRASKA – Si tu sueño es ser dueño de un negocio de alimentos estas invitado a tomar lugar en la mesa redonda con expertos locales capacitados en comenzar negocios, el lunes 4 de noviembre...
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NEBRASKA CITY, NEBRASKA – Si tu sueño es ser dueño de un negocio de alimentos estas invitado a tomar lugar en la mesa redonda con expertos locales capacitados en comenzar negocios, el lunes 11 de...
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NEBRASKA CITY, NEBRASKA – Aspiring food business owners are invited to a free panel discussion on Monday, Nov. 11, in Nebraska City. This event will be presented in both Spanish and English, and is...
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HASTINGS, NEBRASKA – Community leaders have teamed up to plan a week of events to celebrate the diversity of Hastings and the 10th anniversary of the Hastings Cultural Festival. “Cultural Connect Week...
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PIERCE, NEBRASKA – An Advanced QuickBooks workshop will be offered to local entrepreneurs and business owners on Thursday, Nov. 14. This event is sponsored by the Center for Rural Affairs and Pierce...
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