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PENDER, NEBRASKA – Several free workshops are scheduled for local entrepreneurs and business owners in the Pender area. These events are sponsored by the Center for Rural Affairs and House Memorial...
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MACY, NEBRASKA – Existing, transitioning, and startup small business owners have an opportunity to examine their ventures in “Business Plan Basics,” a workshop organized by the Center for Rural...
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SOUTH DAKOTA – South Dakota’s solar industry supports nearly 450 jobs, but has lagged behind in growth when compared to the national average. A new fact sheet released today by the Center for Rural...
- Policy
SCOTTSBLUFF, NEBRASKA – Entrepreneurs in the Scottsbluff area are invited to a strategic planning workshop series in July. This free event will be held in Spanish and is hosted by the Center for Rural...
- Lending
LINCOLN, NEBRASKA – Personas emprendedoras tienen una oportunidad de examinar sus nuevos emprendimientos en una serie de talleres llamado “Entrenamiento para Micronegocios” organizado por del Centro...
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LINCOLN, NEBRASKA – Entrepreneurs have an opportunity to examine their ventures in “Training for Microbusiness,” a workshop organized by the Center for Rural Affairs and El Centro de las Americas...
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NEVADA, IOWA – As a result of decreased costs of development, clean energy investment is growing in the Midwest. In 2017, wind and solar energy became more affordable than natural gas and coal-based...
- Policy
O'NEILL, NEBRASKA – Business owners are invited to attend a marketing workshop in O’Neill, organized by the Center for Rural Affairs and Holt County Economic Development. The free course, “Activate...
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GRAND ISLAND AND LINCOLN, NEBRASKA – Those interested in seeing conservation practices in action are invited to tour multiple sites in the rural Grand Island and Lincoln areas. Two free events will be...
- Farm and Food
WEST POINT, NEBRASKA – Several free workshops are scheduled in July for local entrepreneurs and business owners in the West Point area. These events are sponsored by the Center for Rural Affairs and...
- Lending
LYONS, NEBRASKA – With U.S. wind and solar capacity expected to grow by 6 percent and 14 percent, respectively, in 2019, a new report says it would be cheaper for many electric cooperatives to retire...
- Policy
IOWA – Grants are available for Iowa farmers impacted by the flooding this spring and ongoing. The Center for Rural Affairs is partnering with Farm Aid and Iowa Farmers Union to provide grants up to...
- Small Towns
NEBRASKA CITY, NEBRASKA – Area residents are invited to join in on the festivities of Nebraska City Family Day, on Sunday, June 23, 2019. This free event is sponsored by the Center for Rural Affairs...
- Small Towns
GENEVA, NEBRASKA – Community members are invited to a conversation about Nebraska state policy on Tuesday, June 18, in Geneva, Nebraska. The event will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m., in the Geneva...
- Small Towns
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA – Aprenda acerca del papel e importancia de las abejas en la producción de alimentos, y cómo dan forma a nuestros paisajes naturales y apoyan la fauna en una clase gratuita...
- Farm and Food
GRAND ISLAND, 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...
- Farm and Food
LYONS, NEBRASKA – Of Nebraska residents who fall in the insurance coverage gap, nearly 36 percent live in the state’s rural counties. Today, the Center for Rural Affairs released two fact sheets...
SCHUYLER, 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...
- Farm and Food
SCHUYLER, NEBRASKA – Aprenda acerca del papel e importancia de las abejas en la producción de alimentos, y cómo dan forma a nuestros paisajes naturales y apoyan la fauna en una clase gratuita...
- Farm and Food
HASTINGS, NEBRASKA – Community leaders are invited to a free training focusing on community building, sponsored by the Center for Rural Affairs, Civity, YWCA Adams County, and the Hastings...
- Small Towns
