GROW News
October 5, 2011
Below is this week's news from GROW Nebraska. If you have questions, ideas or comments please e-mail
info@grownebraska.org. We LOVE hearing from our members.
It's Training Time!
During these harsh economic times, we’re all looking for ways that our businesses can save money and increase sales. Not an easy task! But if you harness the proper
technology, you can reach your target market at almost no cost to your business.
Learn about "Innovative Technology for Marketing to Greater Nebraska and the World." Join us for networking and a marketing workshop, brought to you by GROW Nebraska and the NBDC on October 25, 2011 from 2 - 4 p.m. at Mammal Hall, 6708 Pine Street, Omaha. (This is the day before the 2011 National Extension Market Place Opportunity.)
GROW is offering this opportunity to our members for
FREE. Non-members must pay $10/person to attend.
Click here to sign up!
If you have any questions, please e-mail
info@grownebraska.org or call 1.402.742.3121. Thanks!
Watch your weekly updates for information on other training sessions, including one in North Platte on November 18.
Do you want to try Google AdWords?
GROW Nebraska recently received a Google Grant which allows us to use up to $330 per day in Google AdWord advertising. As of now, we are not using up our total daily budget, so we need your help. If you have products available on
ShopGrowNebraska.org and would like FREE AdWords for them, please fill out the form
here. This is a great opportunity to try Google AdWords for free before investing in them yourself.
Sign Up Now >>
Russ's B & R Tasting Opportunity
Due to the wonderful success of the Russ's B & R Tasting Opportunity in July, they have agreed to hold another tasting on the afternoon of November 8 with set up at noon and the event running from 1:00 to 2:30 at the Russ's B & R offices. For this tasting, they are open to both food products and products that are not food items but that can still be sold in a grocery store setting. Examples may include bath and body, candles, outdoor products, etc.
To take advantage of this opportunity, please fill out the form
here. There is no cost. If you have any questions about this event or whether or not your product would qualify, please contact us at
info@grownebraska.org.
Promote Your Business through the GROW Getter Or Just Save Big!
As many of you have probably noticed, GROW Nebraska has been piloting a promotion called the GROW Getter. Each Wednesday at 11 a.m., an e-mail is sent to all members, those who have signed up for our promotions list, and all of those who have purchased off of our eCommerce site. It promotes a GROW Nebraska item that is 30% off. This percentage is currently taken from GROW Nebraska's cut of the sale.
Check out this week's GROW Getter, Italian Fusion Dressing,
here.
We are currently in a trial period, and we are opening up the promotion to all product members. This is first come, first served. If you are interested in having your item added please fill out the form
here.
Last Chance to Sign Up! - 2011 National Extension Market Place Opportunity
The 2011 NAE4-HA Conference is going to be held in Omaha at the Qwest Center on Wednesday, October 26, 2011. GROW Nebraska has been asked to set up a Market Place Store.
This is your last chance to sign up and market your products to over 900 participants!
Learn More and Sign Up Now >>
Want to save money on Shipping Supplies?
The Kearney Store is in need of packing peanuts in bulk for eCommerce operations. If you have extra shipping peanuts your business is willing to sell to GROW Nebraska or if your business would like to place a cooperative order with GROW, please let us know by e-mailing
info@grownebraska.org.
Get Featured in the NEF Legislative Report
Want your business featured in a legislative report and online? Sign up
here to be featured in the Nebraska Enterprise Fund's Legislative Report. If selected, you will need to provide a picture and answer a few questions about your business.
Sidewalk Sales at GROW Stores
The Conestoga Mall and Hilltop Mall will hold their fall sidewalk sales October 7 - 9. If you would like your business to participate with a special promotion or have items you would like to discount, please click
here.
New Member Calls
Have questions about GROW Nebraska? Join us in one of our upcoming opportunities to learn more about getting the most from your membership. GROW staff will be on the call or in person to talk about what they do and how we can best serve you. Get all your questions answered! Sign up
here.
REAP Collaboration Opportunity for GROW Nebraska Members
We are very pleased to announce that REAP (Rural Enterprise Assistance Project), a project of the Center of Rural Affairs, would like to help GROW Nebraska members that do not have a business plan develop one or help members that have a business plan but would like it reviewed.
Learn More and Sign Up Now >>
Promote your Product or Art on NTV
If you have not been featured on the NTV's The Good Life and are interested in doing so, please let us know so we can submit your information to the producers of NTV.
Learn More and Sign Up Now >>
Are You Getting The Most Out Of Facebook?
Thank you to everyone who regularly posts on the
GROW Nebraska facebook page! This is an excellent way to promote your product or service for FREE to 5,000+ people who love Nebraska business. Sign up now to have your product or service featured on the GROW Nebraska Facebook Fan Page, and remember that you can always post pictures or information about your products, services, upcoming events, and sales on our page.
Learn More and Sign Up Now >>
Member News
Congratulations to Hallow Candle Co. - Congrats to Hallow Candle Co. on being featured in the Omaha World Herald. Read more
here.
Do you have news about your business? Please let us know at
info@grownebraska.org.
Calling All Writers!
The Nebraska Arts Council announces the call for entries for the 2012 Individual Artist Fellowship (IAF) award program in Literature (Fiction, Non-Fiction and Poetry).
The application deadline is Nov. 15th. Complete information on how to apply, including eligibility, manuscript criteria, and the link to SlideRoom, is available on NAC’s website,
www.nebraskaartscouncil.org (go to the Artists/IAF section). Writers apply directly online
here. A nominal $5 processing fee is assessed at the time of application.
Awardees will be announced in the spring of 2012.
Interested writers are encouraged to contact JD Hutton, who manages the IAF program. She can be reached at (402) 595-2142/(800) 341-4067, or
jayne.hutton@nebraska.gov.
Food Product Development Concepts
Do you own a food business? Would you like to help UNL Food Science and Culinology students in their capstone course, Food Product Development Concepts? The course runs from January to May. For more information, click
here.
If your company is interested in participating, sign up
here.
If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact Janell Anderson Ehrke at
janell@grownebraska.org.
The Big O Show!
Would you like to attend the Big O Show on Wednesday, October 12 in Omaha? GROW Nebraska has a few complimentary tickets from GROW member
Omaha Chamber. If you are interested, please e-mail
info@grownebraska.org.
WasteCap Sustainability Summit
WasteCap Nebraska's annual summit will be held October 12 - 14 this year, with presentations in Omaha on the 12th and 14th and in Lincoln on the 13th. If you'd like to attend to hear more about how your business can embrace social and environmental responsibility, sign up
here.
Business Basics from SCORE
SCORE will offering business basics training at CCC in Kearney on October 17 and 24. For more information, please click
here.
