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About
GROW Nebraska™ is a non-profit organization, whose mission is focused on maximizing
Nebraska's entrepreneurial spirit and focused on building Nebraska businesses
globally by providing sustainable business environments through marketing, education,
business building services and access to markets.
Our History
In 1996, Central Plains Foundation developed their state wide out reach program,
GROW Nebraska™. Grassroots Resources and Opportunities for Winners (GROW) Nebraska
is a 501(c) 3 non-profit Entrepreneurial Service Organization* for Nebraska entrepreneurial
businesses. GROW Nebraska™ is headquartered in the Central Plains Development
Center in Holbrook, Nebraska. The statewide program focuses on building successful
Nebraska businesses one at a time. In 1995, Central Plains Foundation, Inc. received
a USDA Rural Development Grant to create a business plan and solidify objectives.
After significant research into similar state based programs, and hosting a showcase
event in November 1996, the GROW Nebraska™ Program officially began accepting
members in 1998 and created the first annual GROW Nebraska™ Market. The initial
membership was 61 and 5 services. In 2007, GROW Nebraska™ had 252 members and
offered 20 business building services.
GROW Nebraska™ has received support from the Nebraska Department of Economic Development
to expand its services aimed at helping entrepreneurs boost their profits. A
statewide board to govern the program was also created in 2003. Today GROW represents
over 200 businesses. Entrepreneur
business member’s gross sales total over 9 million.
It is our goal to bring Nebraska
products and services to the global marketplace.
*The designation of Entrepreneurial Service Organization was designated by
the EM Kauffman Foundation.
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