MarketPlace Exhibits
Reserve a Booth!
February 27, 2008, New World Inn, Columbus, Nebraska
THE EXHIBIT HALL IS FULL
If you are interested in being put on a waiting list, send an email to Joy Marshall, joym@cfra.org
MarketPlace 2008 Exhibitors
1. AAA Columbus, Mary Novotne, Columbus NE - travel, memberships, insurance.
2. American Institute of Management, Andrea Fredrickson, Council Bluffs IA, www.americaninst.com - afternoon keynote speaker.
3. Arbonne International, Bonnie L. Woodfill, Omaha NE - health and wellness products.
4. B & B Video, Brian Kreikemeier, West Point NE, www.bandbvideo.com - video production, including the MarketPlace DVD.
5. Buy Fresh Buy Local, Billene Nemec, Lincoln NE, www.buylocalnebraska.org - membership and promotional material.
6. Center for Rural Affairs, Barbara Chamness, Lyons NE, www.cfra.org - information for rural communities.
7. Central Community College, Doris Lux, Columbus NE, www.cccneb.edu - educational and technical assistance.
8. Columbus SCORE / Norfolk SCORE, Dave Bell, Columbus NE, www.loup.com - SCORE confidential consulting services.
9. Creighton Law Office, Steve Virgil, Omaha NE, http://law.creighton.edu/?cedclinic - Community Economic Development Clinic.
10. El Tapatio Restaurant, Fernando Lopez, Columbus NE - samples of Mexican food.
11. Equitable Bank, Dave Richardson, Grand Island NE, www.equitable online.com - banking and financial services.
12. Frontier Communications, Dan Staack, Columbus NE - Frontier Business Services - BHSI.
13. Future Force, Randy Vlasin, Lincoln NE, www.futureforcenebraska.org - Career Pathways, Nebraska Career Connections website.
14. Genesis Enterprises LLC, Kevin Connot, South Sioux City NE, www.genesistent.com - tents and fabric products.
15. Grow Nebraska, Janel Anderson-Ehrke, Holbrook NE, http://www.growneb.com - connecting Nebraska entrepreneurs and businesses to the global marketplace.
16. H & R Block, Kandi Brown, Seward NE, www.hrblock.com - payroll, bookkeeping, taxes and advice.
17. Heartland Center for Leadership Development & Home Town Competitiveness, Kurt Mantonya, Lincoln NE, www.heartlandcenter.info - information and resources.
18. idea.logic.marketing, Missy Black, North Platte NE, www.idealogicmarketing.com - advertising, marketing, and consulting.
19. LanguageLinc Interpretation Services, Carol Brown, Lincoln NE, www.languagelinc.com - information about interpretation services.
20. Maxum Marketing and Media, Jeff Podliska, Columbus NE, www.maxummarketingandmedia.com - marketing services and media promotion.
21. Mid Plains Community College, Melissa Garcia, North Platte NE, www.mpcc.edu - Center for Enterprise.
22. MileWide Media, T.J. Zark, Atkinson NE, www.milewidemedia.com - web sites, print materials, and videos.
23. Nebraska Community Foundation - Hometown Competitiveness, Doug Friedly, Lincoln NE, www.nebcommfound.org - community foundation materials, transfer of wealth.
24. Nebraska Cooperative Development Center, Jim Crandall, Lincoln NE, http://ncdc.unl.edu - educational and technical assistance.
25. Nebraska Dept. of Economic Development, Steve Williams, Patty Wood, Lincoln NE, www.neded.org - information and resources.
26. Nebraska Dept. of Revenue, Bill Roe, North Platte NE, www.revenue.ne.gov - Nebraska state tax information.
27. Nebraska Food Cooperative, Inc., Randy Wattermann, West Point NE, www.nebraskafood.org - online, year-round Nebraska-focused farmers market.
28. Nebraska Information Network, Roger A. Hahn, Lincoln NE, www.nin-telcom.com - broadband Internet access availability.
29. Nebraska Investment Finance Authority, Dudley Beyer, Lincoln NE, www.nifa.org - aid to beginning farmers and ranchers in obtaining lower interest ag loans.
30. Nebraska Microenterprise Partnership Fund, Rose Jaspersen, Oakland NE, www.nebbiz.org - information in support of small businesses.
31. Nebraska Public Power District, Dennis Hall, Columbus NE, www.nppd.com - information on electric utility, economic development, wind energy.
32. Nebraska State Recycling Association, Steve Andrews, Omaha NE, http://recylenebraska.org - handouts on recycling and providing recycling stations throughout MarketPlace.
33. Nebraska Sustainable Agriculture Society, Elaine Cranford, Lincoln NE, www.nebsusag.org - sustainable ag services, local food services.
34. Nebraska Workforce Development, Bonnie McPhillips, Columbus NE, www.NebraskaWorkforce.com - work opportunity tax credits for businesses and other no cost human resource services for businesses.
35. New York Life Insurance Co., Conrad Slusarski, Columbus NE - business continuation, life insurance.
36. North Platte/Lincoln County Convention and Visitors Bureau, Muriel Clark, North Platte NE, www.visitnorthplatte.com - MarketPlace 2009 in North Platte; North Platte visitors information.
37. PrairieLand RC&D, Denise Trine, Madison NE - resource, conservation, and development.
38. Proforma Identity Marketing Group, Lynn McCormack, Omaha NE, www.proformaimg.com - promotional products to help companies advertise their products and services.
39. Reliv International, Cathy Harris, Grand Island NE - food supplements, weight loss.
40. Rural Enterprise Assistance Project, Center for Rural Affairs, Jeff Reynolds, Lyons NE, www.cfra.org/reap - training, financing, networking, and technical assistance for micro businesses.
41. South Central Economic Development District, Inc., Sharon Hueftle, Holdrege NE, www.scedd.us - development district services to businesses and communities in South Central Nebraska.
42. The Tea Trove, Kory Miller, Fremont NE, www.teatrove.com - specialty, loose custom tea blends.
43. University of Nebraska - Lincoln Extension / 4-H, Patricia Fairchild, Lincoln NE, www.4-h.unl.edu/esi - Entrepreneurship Investigation Curriculum.
44. University of Nebraska - Rural Initiative, Kim Peterson, Lincoln NE, ruralinitiative.nebraska.edu - MarketMaker, Red Carpet Service, and other programming efforts.
45. University of Nebraska - The Food Processing Center, Suzanne Weeder-Einspahr, Lincoln NE, www.fpc.unl.edu - technical and business development services for the entire food industry.
46. University of Nebraska Center for Applied Rural Innovation, Marilyn Schlake, Lincoln NE, http://cari.unl.edu and http://nebraskaedge.unl.edu - education and service.
47. US Small Business Administration, Barbara Foster, Omaha NE, www.sba.gov - information on SBA products and services.
48. USANA Health Science, Linda Dey, Gresham NE, www.unitoday.net/opportunity4you - nutritional supplements and skin care.
49. USDA - Rural Development, Deborah Drbal, Lincoln NE, http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/ne - programs administered by USDA RD.
50. Waddell & Reed, Bob Irby, Columbus NE - retirement planning and financial services for business owners.
Booth Cost and Description:
- 8' X 10' Exhibit Space @ $100 each
- 8' curtained back wall, 3' curtained side wall
- 1- 8' covered and skirted table
- 2 - chairs
- 1 - I.D. sign
- 2 - Complimentary registration fee
Exhibits must be in place by 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 26. Exhibit tear-down may begin after 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday February 27.
Act now to reserve your booth: Exhibitor Application Form
Small business development drives job growth and economic development in rural areas. Don't Miss Out! Take advantage of this outstanding opportunity.
Contact conference planner Joy Marshall for more information: 402.614.5558 or email joym@cfra.org. See you on February 27th!
February 27, 2008, New World Inn, Columbus, Nebraska
THE EXHIBIT HALL IS FULL
If you are interested in being put on a waiting list, send an email to Joy Marshall, joym@cfra.org
MarketPlace 2008 Exhibitors1. AAA Columbus, Mary Novotne, Columbus NE - travel, memberships, insurance.
2. American Institute of Management, Andrea Fredrickson, Council Bluffs IA, www.americaninst.com - afternoon keynote speaker.
3. Arbonne International, Bonnie L. Woodfill, Omaha NE - health and wellness products.
4. B & B Video, Brian Kreikemeier, West Point NE, www.bandbvideo.com - video production, including the MarketPlace DVD.
5. Buy Fresh Buy Local, Billene Nemec, Lincoln NE, www.buylocalnebraska.org - membership and promotional material.
6. Center for Rural Affairs, Barbara Chamness, Lyons NE, www.cfra.org - information for rural communities.
7. Central Community College, Doris Lux, Columbus NE, www.cccneb.edu - educational and technical assistance.
8. Columbus SCORE / Norfolk SCORE, Dave Bell, Columbus NE, www.loup.com - SCORE confidential consulting services.
9. Creighton Law Office, Steve Virgil, Omaha NE, http://law.creighton.edu/?cedclinic - Community Economic Development Clinic.
10. El Tapatio Restaurant, Fernando Lopez, Columbus NE - samples of Mexican food.
11. Equitable Bank, Dave Richardson, Grand Island NE, www.equitable online.com - banking and financial services.
12. Frontier Communications, Dan Staack, Columbus NE - Frontier Business Services - BHSI.
13. Future Force, Randy Vlasin, Lincoln NE, www.futureforcenebraska.org - Career Pathways, Nebraska Career Connections website.
14. Genesis Enterprises LLC, Kevin Connot, South Sioux City NE, www.genesistent.com - tents and fabric products.
15. Grow Nebraska, Janel Anderson-Ehrke, Holbrook NE, http://www.growneb.com - connecting Nebraska entrepreneurs and businesses to the global marketplace.
16. H & R Block, Kandi Brown, Seward NE, www.hrblock.com - payroll, bookkeeping, taxes and advice.
17. Heartland Center for Leadership Development & Home Town Competitiveness, Kurt Mantonya, Lincoln NE, www.heartlandcenter.info - information and resources.
18. idea.logic.marketing, Missy Black, North Platte NE, www.idealogicmarketing.com - advertising, marketing, and consulting.
19. LanguageLinc Interpretation Services, Carol Brown, Lincoln NE, www.languagelinc.com - information about interpretation services.
20. Maxum Marketing and Media, Jeff Podliska, Columbus NE, www.maxummarketingandmedia.com - marketing services and media promotion.
21. Mid Plains Community College, Melissa Garcia, North Platte NE, www.mpcc.edu - Center for Enterprise.
22. MileWide Media, T.J. Zark, Atkinson NE, www.milewidemedia.com - web sites, print materials, and videos.
23. Nebraska Community Foundation - Hometown Competitiveness, Doug Friedly, Lincoln NE, www.nebcommfound.org - community foundation materials, transfer of wealth.
24. Nebraska Cooperative Development Center, Jim Crandall, Lincoln NE, http://ncdc.unl.edu - educational and technical assistance.
25. Nebraska Dept. of Economic Development, Steve Williams, Patty Wood, Lincoln NE, www.neded.org - information and resources.
26. Nebraska Dept. of Revenue, Bill Roe, North Platte NE, www.revenue.ne.gov - Nebraska state tax information.
27. Nebraska Food Cooperative, Inc., Randy Wattermann, West Point NE, www.nebraskafood.org - online, year-round Nebraska-focused farmers market.
28. Nebraska Information Network, Roger A. Hahn, Lincoln NE, www.nin-telcom.com - broadband Internet access availability.
29. Nebraska Investment Finance Authority, Dudley Beyer, Lincoln NE, www.nifa.org - aid to beginning farmers and ranchers in obtaining lower interest ag loans.
30. Nebraska Microenterprise Partnership Fund, Rose Jaspersen, Oakland NE, www.nebbiz.org - information in support of small businesses.
31. Nebraska Public Power District, Dennis Hall, Columbus NE, www.nppd.com - information on electric utility, economic development, wind energy.
32. Nebraska State Recycling Association, Steve Andrews, Omaha NE, http://recylenebraska.org - handouts on recycling and providing recycling stations throughout MarketPlace.
33. Nebraska Sustainable Agriculture Society, Elaine Cranford, Lincoln NE, www.nebsusag.org - sustainable ag services, local food services.
34. Nebraska Workforce Development, Bonnie McPhillips, Columbus NE, www.NebraskaWorkforce.com - work opportunity tax credits for businesses and other no cost human resource services for businesses.
35. New York Life Insurance Co., Conrad Slusarski, Columbus NE - business continuation, life insurance.
36. North Platte/Lincoln County Convention and Visitors Bureau, Muriel Clark, North Platte NE, www.visitnorthplatte.com - MarketPlace 2009 in North Platte; North Platte visitors information.
37. PrairieLand RC&D, Denise Trine, Madison NE - resource, conservation, and development.
38. Proforma Identity Marketing Group, Lynn McCormack, Omaha NE, www.proformaimg.com - promotional products to help companies advertise their products and services.
39. Reliv International, Cathy Harris, Grand Island NE - food supplements, weight loss.
40. Rural Enterprise Assistance Project, Center for Rural Affairs, Jeff Reynolds, Lyons NE, www.cfra.org/reap - training, financing, networking, and technical assistance for micro businesses.
41. South Central Economic Development District, Inc., Sharon Hueftle, Holdrege NE, www.scedd.us - development district services to businesses and communities in South Central Nebraska.
42. The Tea Trove, Kory Miller, Fremont NE, www.teatrove.com - specialty, loose custom tea blends.
43. University of Nebraska - Lincoln Extension / 4-H, Patricia Fairchild, Lincoln NE, www.4-h.unl.edu/esi - Entrepreneurship Investigation Curriculum.
44. University of Nebraska - Rural Initiative, Kim Peterson, Lincoln NE, ruralinitiative.nebraska.edu - MarketMaker, Red Carpet Service, and other programming efforts.
45. University of Nebraska - The Food Processing Center, Suzanne Weeder-Einspahr, Lincoln NE, www.fpc.unl.edu - technical and business development services for the entire food industry.
46. University of Nebraska Center for Applied Rural Innovation, Marilyn Schlake, Lincoln NE, http://cari.unl.edu and http://nebraskaedge.unl.edu - education and service.
47. US Small Business Administration, Barbara Foster, Omaha NE, www.sba.gov - information on SBA products and services.
48. USANA Health Science, Linda Dey, Gresham NE, www.unitoday.net/opportunity4you - nutritional supplements and skin care.
49. USDA - Rural Development, Deborah Drbal, Lincoln NE, http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/ne - programs administered by USDA RD.
50. Waddell & Reed, Bob Irby, Columbus NE - retirement planning and financial services for business owners.
Booth Cost and Description:
- 8' X 10' Exhibit Space @ $100 each
- 8' curtained back wall, 3' curtained side wall
- 1- 8' covered and skirted table
- 2 - chairs
- 1 - I.D. sign
- 2 - Complimentary registration fee
Exhibits must be in place by 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 26. Exhibit tear-down may begin after 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday February 27.
Act now to reserve your booth: Exhibitor Application Form
Small business development drives job growth and economic development in rural areas. Don't Miss Out! Take advantage of this outstanding opportunity.
Contact conference planner Joy Marshall for more information: 402.614.5558 or email joym@cfra.org. See you on February 27th!
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