GROW News
June 2, 2010
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.
Video Rewind
GROW Nebraska has several member podcasts developed over the past year and a half, so we'll be featuring them in a "video rewind" segment of the weekly news. This week, you'll meet Renee Holen of Holen One Farms.
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
The goal of the GROW Nebraska web site critique is to provide members and non-members valuable feedback regarding their web site. Since $134.9 billion dollars was created in online sales in 2009*, an effective web site will increase sales of your product(s), as well as promote your business. The jury panel will consist of several web industry experts who have backgrounds in e-business strategy, graphic design, and usability testing. The jury will rate and comment on your web site in six areas: audience/purpose, graphics, navigation, content, functionality and search engine optimization.
2010 Jurors include: Jason Berry of
Wildberry Production Group,
Kurt Guntner of
Blue Collar Design Studio,
Ryan Cole of
Three Pillars Media, John Stappert of
Power Computing, Inc., Angela Stueckrath of
Angela Stueckrath Consulting,
Lance Hedquist of
South Sioux City Economic Development,
Kelly Diekmann of
Perfect 11 Solutions,
David Hefley of
Meridian Consulting, Doris Lux of
Central Community College - Columbus,
Derek Bierman of
Shockra Multimedia and Design, Sara Brownwood of
Impact! Media & Marketing, Erik Miller of
CleanSheep Design and Melody Hansen of
Sublime Artistry.
*US Department of Commerce
Sign Up Now >>
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 >>
Do You Have an Upcoming Event?
If you have an upcoming event, please let us know by e-mailing us at info@grownebraska.org or filling out our online form. Additionally, you can submit a photo to be listed with your event and send us pictures of your event following for inclusion on our Flickr page. This service is free to all members.
Who Sold Online This Week?
These GROW Nebraska members sold items on the GROW Nebraska eBay and eCommerce stores this week.
New Members
Prairie Grounds Cafe & Gifts - Broken Bow, NE
Their coffee house, bistro and gift shop offers customers a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere. They have a garden patio, meeting room and free WiFi, and their gift and home decor line is unique. Most of their suppliers are from Nebraska.
Member News
Prairie Grounds Cafe & Gifts grand opening will be Friday, June 4 with the Ribbon Cutting taking place at 2:40. Governor Heineman will be attending the ribbon cutting. They will have samples and displays set up during this time. If there are other GROW Nebraska members that would like to market their items, please contact them at (308)872-3333 or (308)870-3333 or e-mail
prairiegrounds@gmail.com.
