GROW News
June 23, 2010
New Members
Always in Bloom - Lexington, NE
Valerie can create a custom silk arrangement for any occasion.
The Beverage Butler - Holdrege, NE
The Beverage Butler is a patented drip catcher which sits under any container with a spigot and catches the inevitable drips. Learn more at
www.thebeveragebutler.com.
GROW Nebraska to host Russ’s B&R Showcase
GROW Nebraska is proud to announce that we be hosting an opportunity for food members to showcase their products to the buyers and top management of Russ’s B&R Stores. This is only for food members that sell wholesale and have UPCs.
We are thrilled that Russ’s B&R wants to add more local foods to their shelves. The event is free but you MUST be signed up for the event.
Date: Wednesday, July 7
Time: 1:00 to 4:00 pm (set up will start at 11:00)
Place:
27th Street Conference Center – Lincoln, NE
Don’t forget ... if your business is interested in getting UPCs, we have them available to members at a cooperative discount. For more information please contact
info@grownebraska.org or 888-476-9632.
Video of the Week
Do you know how to suggest friends on Facebook to become fans of your page? Below is a video that will walk you through the steps to getting more fans to your page. While this video shows how to suggest friends to the GROW Nebraska page, these steps can be used to suggest fans to any page.
Rate the Flavors of Nebraska
Have you visited any of the GROW Nebraska Flavors stops? If so, please review them to let others know about your experience. You can rate the stops at the new Flavors of Nebraska site at
www.FlavorsOfNebraska.org.
6 Month Survey
We're half way through 2010 already, and we would like to know about your experience so far with GROW Nebraska this year. Please fill out this short 6 question survey to help us evaluate how we're helping Nebraska businesses. If you have any questions or immediate concerns with our program, please e-mail us at
info@grownebraska.org or call us at 888.476.9632.
Fill Out Survey >>
Fabulous Friends: A Little Help from Everyone Can GROW Nebraska
GROW Nebraska is launching their Fabulous Friends Campaign, searching for 1000 people to donate just $10 each who believe in GROW Nebraska and Nebraska businesses and entrepreneurs. Donating just $10 puts your name on our "
Partners and Donators" web site page. You can become part of the
GROW Nebraska Cause and track our progress in this quest. Donating is easy. You can donate through the
GROW Nebraska Cause, on our
web site, or by mailing in your donation to the GROW Nebraska headquarters in Holbrook.
P.O. Box 7
Holbrook, NE 68948
If you have any questions, please e-mail us at
info@grownebraska.org.
Sign Up for the State Fair General Store
Employees Needed
Are you interested in working in the GROW Nebraska General Store at the State Fair? It is a paid position and we are looking for all shifts. We prefer to hire members that can work three or more shifts. If you are interested in working please e-mail
info@grownebraska.org.
It’s A Grand Affair On The Presentation Stage!
The Nebraska State Fair will be upon us very soon. Plans are underway to again have demonstrations on the presentation stage. This is a great way to showcase your business. Show off your skill, whether it is cooking, wheat weaving, metal work or more. Be creative - the possibilities are endless. Times are available from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm beginning Saturday, August 28 through Monday, September 7. They are filled on a first come first served basis. If you are interested in participating please let us know at
info@grownebraska.org.
Have Your Product In the State Fair Store
Before we know it the State Fair will be upon us. Do you want your product in the store? If so, please sign up today! Prices are no charge for 2010 bundle members, $30 for members who work at least one 6 our shift, $50 for members who do not work, and $150 if GROW has to take down, haul and pack your product. This year's State Fair store is in Grand Island from August 27 through September 6. The store hours are 9am-9pm.
GROW will also be offering some training. Please let us know on the sign up form which topic(s) you like best.
If you have any questions about the 2010 State Fair store opportunity, please e-mail us at
info@grownebraska.org.
Sign Up Now >>
eValueWeb
Regular maintenance is a part of everyday living. Cars' oil levels need to be regularly checked. Children need yearly physicals. Even chimneys, air conditioning units and furnaces need looking after. Well, guess what? The same holds true for web sites.
Be sure to sign up to have your web site evaluated by industry experts. Hurry, sign up ends June 30!
Sign Up Now >>
Who Sold Online This Week?
Member News
Someone has used Elaine Westrings Little Blue River hotmail account and sent out a scam letter asking for money. GROW members in her address book may have received this e-mail. Please note that that it is a SCAM and the e-mail should be deleted.
Ricky and Lucy's Greenhouse will be hosting and auction on Saturday, August 28. At the event you can meet local Sidney businesses, listen to live music, buy fresh organic produce and watch a shootout by the Boothill committee. If you would like to be a vendor at this event please contact them at
info@rickyandlucysgreenhouse.com. The price is FREE, but is on a first come, first serve basis.
Do you have news about your business? Please let us know at
info@grownebraska.org.
Considerations When Choosing an Entity
June 25"Considerations that go into choosing an entity" "Issues arising from multiple owners of an entity" "liability issues" topics.
Presenter: Darrell K. Stock, attorney at law and SCORE (Senior Corps of Retired Executives) volunteer.
This seminar will be held at the Nebraska Union (14 th and R Street) at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln and will run from 8:00 am to 9:30 am.
The seminar cost is $10 per session (cash or check at the door). Pre-registration is encouraged at 402-472-5222 or register online.
Register Now!
From Recipe to Reality
The Food Processing Center is offering a one-day seminar for all individuals interested in exploring the idea of starting a food manufacturing business. The “From Recipe to Reality” seminar will be offered on October 26 in Scottsbluff and on October 28 in North Platte. Pre-registration is required and space is limited. Registration deadline is October 11, 2010. Contact Jill Gifford at 402-472-2819 or
jgifford1@unl.edu for an information packet.
