MarketPlace Sponsors
Be a MarketPlace Sponsor!
February 27, 2008 - New World Inn, Columbus, Nebraska
THANK YOU! to each of the following sponsors for their generous contributions. We appreciate their help in making this event a reality, and their dedication and effort to help Nebraska businesses and communities succeed.
MarketPlace 2008 Sponsors:
AMBASSADOR
USDA Rural Development, Lincoln, NE, www.rurdev.usda.gov
Nebraska Department of Economic Development, Lincoln, NE, www.neded.org
Future Force, Lincoln, NE
GROW Nebraska, Holbrook, NE
idea.logic marketing concepts, North Platte, NE
MileWide Media, Atkinson, NE
Nebraska Public Power District, Columbus, NE
Omaha Public Power District, Omaha, NE
SUPPORTER
Aquila, Inc., Lincoln, NE
First National Bank, Columbus, Columbus, NE
Nebraska Investment Finance Authority, Lincoln, NE
Nebraska Rural Electric Association, Lincoln, NE
North Central Region SARE
Pinnacle Bank, Columbus, NE
UNL - Center for Applied Rural Innovation, Lincoln, NE
University of Nebraska - Nebraska BIT Mobile, Lincoln, NE
FRIEND
Bank First - Norfolk, Nebraska
Business Services, Inc., Nebraska City, NE
Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce, Columbus, NE
Community Lottery Systems, Inc, Columbus, NE
Cornerstone Bank, Columbus, NE
Nebraska Bankers Association, Lincoln, NE
Nebraska Microenterprise Partnership Fund, Oakland, NE
Nebraska Municipal Power Pool, Lincoln, NE
Wayne Area Economic Development, Inc., Wayne, NE
OTHER
Loup Basin RC & D, Ord, NE
Nebraska Loess Hills RC & D, Oakland, NE
Northeast Nebraska RC & D, Plainview, NE
Union Bank & Trust Company, Columbus, NE
Become a MarketPlace Sponsor
Sponsoring the MarketPlace is an excellent marketing decision. Top-notch professionals will be presenting, and businesses and organizations from many sectors will be attending. A survey from last year showed that 80% of attendees will return this year. 50 exhibitor booths will offer abundant networking opportunities!
Step out now and support this phenomenal conference to grow small business owners and community leaders. We encourage you to assist with one or more of the following activities:
- Sponsor the Conference with a direct financial contribution
- Reserve one of the limited exhibit spaces to display your products or services
- Register to attend the conference yourself and encourage colleagues to attend!
Sponsorships are priced to encourage your participation at a level which best matches your marketing needs. Your organization will be promoted throughout the planning stages and presentation of the conference as well as investing in Nebraska's future.
Act soon to take advantage of this tremendous opportunity: Sponsorship Packages and Application Form
Highlights from the 2007 Conference
Attendee Demographics
- 73 of 94 Nebraska counties were represented by attendees
- 25 attended from 4 other states: IA, MO, KS, CO
- 1 exhibitor attended from Canada
Registration Overview
- Professional Services, 29 people, 6%
- Service Providers, 149 people, 31%
- Small Business Owners, 244 people, 51%
- Teachers/Students, 36 people, 7%
- Staff - 24 people, 5%
Exhibitor Breakdown
- Organizations (Service Providers), 29
- Sponsors, 7
- Small Business Owners, 16
- Total, 52
Download the 2007 MarketPlace Conference Statistics
Be Part of MarketPlace!
Small business development drives job growth and economic development in rural areas. Take advantage of this outstanding opportunity to tap into many outstanding marketing opportunities, join forces with other leaders statewide, and create a stronger business climate in the state and region.
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
THANK YOU! to each of the following sponsors for their generous contributions. We appreciate their help in making this event a reality, and their dedication and effort to help Nebraska businesses and communities succeed.
MarketPlace 2008 Sponsors:
AMBASSADOR
USDA Rural Development, Lincoln, NE, www.rurdev.usda.gov

Nebraska Department of Economic Development, Lincoln, NE, www.neded.org

Future Force, Lincoln, NE
GROW Nebraska, Holbrook, NE
idea.logic marketing concepts, North Platte, NE
MileWide Media, Atkinson, NE
Nebraska Public Power District, Columbus, NE
Omaha Public Power District, Omaha, NE
SUPPORTER
Aquila, Inc., Lincoln, NE
First National Bank, Columbus, Columbus, NE
Nebraska Investment Finance Authority, Lincoln, NE
Nebraska Rural Electric Association, Lincoln, NE
North Central Region SARE
Pinnacle Bank, Columbus, NE
UNL - Center for Applied Rural Innovation, Lincoln, NE
University of Nebraska - Nebraska BIT Mobile, Lincoln, NE
FRIEND
Bank First - Norfolk, Nebraska
Business Services, Inc., Nebraska City, NE
Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce, Columbus, NE
Community Lottery Systems, Inc, Columbus, NE
Cornerstone Bank, Columbus, NE
Nebraska Bankers Association, Lincoln, NE
Nebraska Microenterprise Partnership Fund, Oakland, NE
Nebraska Municipal Power Pool, Lincoln, NE
Wayne Area Economic Development, Inc., Wayne, NE
OTHER
Loup Basin RC & D, Ord, NE
Nebraska Loess Hills RC & D, Oakland, NE
Northeast Nebraska RC & D, Plainview, NE
Union Bank & Trust Company, Columbus, NE
Become a MarketPlace Sponsor
Sponsoring the MarketPlace is an excellent marketing decision. Top-notch professionals will be presenting, and businesses and organizations from many sectors will be attending. A survey from last year showed that 80% of attendees will return this year. 50 exhibitor booths will offer abundant networking opportunities!
Step out now and support this phenomenal conference to grow small business owners and community leaders. We encourage you to assist with one or more of the following activities:
- Sponsor the Conference with a direct financial contribution
- Reserve one of the limited exhibit spaces to display your products or services
- Register to attend the conference yourself and encourage colleagues to attend!
Sponsorships are priced to encourage your participation at a level which best matches your marketing needs. Your organization will be promoted throughout the planning stages and presentation of the conference as well as investing in Nebraska's future.
Act soon to take advantage of this tremendous opportunity: Sponsorship Packages and Application Form
Highlights from the 2007 Conference
Attendee Demographics
- 73 of 94 Nebraska counties were represented by attendees
- 25 attended from 4 other states: IA, MO, KS, CO
- 1 exhibitor attended from Canada
Registration Overview
- Professional Services, 29 people, 6%
- Service Providers, 149 people, 31%
- Small Business Owners, 244 people, 51%
- Teachers/Students, 36 people, 7%
- Staff - 24 people, 5%
Exhibitor Breakdown
- Organizations (Service Providers), 29
- Sponsors, 7
- Small Business Owners, 16
- Total, 52
Download the 2007 MarketPlace Conference Statistics
Be Part of MarketPlace!
Small business development drives job growth and economic development in rural areas. Take advantage of this outstanding opportunity to tap into many outstanding marketing opportunities, join forces with other leaders statewide, and create a stronger business climate in the state and region.
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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