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August 2010


The 2010 State Fair Experience


State FairOnce again GROW Nebraska will be at the Nebraska State Fair in 2010 bringing old traditions and creating new ones. One change for GROW is the name of our state fair store. This year the Buy It Local Nebraska Store will showcase over 50 Nebraska businesses.

We are excited to be a part of the 2010 State Fair in Grand Island, Nebraska August 27th – September 6th. We hope to see you there!

For more information about the State Fair go to our web site or check out the Nebraska State Fair Facebook page.

Hey Flavor Cravers, Savor the Flavors of Nebraska

Flavors of NebraskaCheck out the NEW Flavors of Nebraska web site to see where Nebraska’s hottest spots are for food, drink and fun! No matter what part of the state you are in or what kind of fun you are looking for, the Flavors of Nebraska spots are sure to suffice any craving.

The Flavors of Nebraska project is a passport program that gives you the opportunity to see and taste Nebraska, then turn in your marked passport for GROW bucks good for the purchase of products at any of the Flavors locations. You can get a passport by downloading it online or by stopping at any one of our Flavors stops.

You can now rate your Flavor’s experience on our web site to let others know which Flavor stop is your favorite. Just find the stop you want to rate and fill out the online form.

You can also enter our Flavor Cravers Competition, but it ends September 30th. You can win $50 in GROW bucks just by submitting a photo of you and your travel companions on GROW’s Facebook Page. For more information on the competition check out the Savor the Flavor Photo Contest Note.

Tis The Season

Gift BasketAlthough Christmas seems a long way off, now is the time to start thinking about gifts for your employees, customers, family and friends. GROW Nebraska gift baskets make the perfect corporate or personal gift for even for those hard-to-buy for friends and family.

Start planning your gift baskets today. Be green and bring in a basket or container you have at home and GROW will fill it with great Nebraska products!

Fab Friends, Fab Friends in a Dish, How Many Fab Friends Do You Wish?

DollarsGROW Nebraska is excited that our Fabulous Friends Campaign is making headway with the equivalent of 81 Fabulous Friends. We are now at a total of $815 in donations, however, we still have a long way to go to reach our goal of 1000 friends ($10,000) before December 31. If you would like to donate to GROW Nebraska, you can use any of the options listed below. How FABULOUS are you?
  • Donate online via the GROW Nebraska web site.
  • Donate online via the GROW Nebraska Facebook Cause.
  • Donate with credit card by phone by calling 888.GROW.NEB (888. 476.9632).
  • Donate by check via mail to P.O. Box 7, Holbrook, NE 68948.
  • Donate at one of our training and retail centers at the GROW Nebraska stores in the Kearney Hilltop Mall or the Grand Island Conestoga Mall.
Gift Basket of the Month

Gift BasketThe GROW Nebraska Gift Basket of the Month Club is a great way to keep gifts coming year round. We’ll send a gift to that special someone in your life every month for either 3, 6 or 12 months. Order for 12 months and receive a 10% discount!

Baskets are available for a male or a female, so we can be sure to send something they’ll love. Each hand-packed gift will include approximately $35 worth of our best sellers. Be sure to order by the 10th of the month to have the basket sent in the same month.

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B&R Stores, Inc. Tasting 


In July of 2010, GROW Nebraska sponsored their first wholesale tasting with Russ's B&R Stores. Twenty-one GROW Nebraska members participated, showing their products to managers and buyers for Russ's and Super Saver. The goal was to increase awareness for grocery store buyers of Nebraska products while allowing Nebraska businesses a forum to showcase their products.

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Upcoming Events

Every Tuesday - Terrific Tuesday sales in GROW Nebraska retail stores

August 14 - Nebraska Entrepreneur Show

August 27 - September 6 -
Nebraska State Fair

August 28 -
Fall Festival and Plant Auction at Ricky and Lucy's Country Greenhouse in Sidney

Be sure and check the GROW Nebraska calendar of events for more information and upcoming events regularly.

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