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Women Entrepreneurs Conference Abuzz with Networking

By Monica Braun on April 24, 2013 - 10:08am

What do you get when you have an event targeting entrepreneurial women? Lots of sharing of ideas, inspiration, and information! That’s what took place at the Women Entrepreneurs Conference held at the YWCA of Grand Island on March 20, 2013.

Marketing tips and advice came from Ann Martin of idea bank marketing in Hastings. Ann shared great information about customer service. You know how important first impressions are, right? Think of the voice that answers the phone at your business. Then carry that enthusiasm and service to your online and social media marketing.

REAP Friend of the Year 2012

By Dena Beck on April 22, 2013 - 12:54pm

Rex Nelson was awarded as the REAP Friend of the Year for 2012. His leadership with the McCook Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) has benefitted entrepreneurs and REAP micro businesses throughout South Central Nebraska. Rex serves as the Executive Director.

Since 2008, I've held monthly office hours with MEDC in McCook. Even with a location change, Rex made sure space was available in the restored Keystone Business Center for consultants such as REAP.

Energy Efficiency for Small Business

By Guest Writer on April 22, 2013 - 9:54am

Small businesses typically spend 30% more of their operating costs on utility bills than large firms in the same industrial classification. Energy is seen as “the cost of doing business.” But those “fixed” costs can be reduced. Energy efficiency projects help improve your businesses’ cash flow and bottom line.

Food, Farms, Jobs and Economic Growth

By John Crabtree on April 22, 2013 - 12:00am

Recently, Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Representative Chellie Pingree (D-ME) introduced the Local Farms, Food and Jobs Act in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives. The sponsors worked diligently to write commonsense legislation that addresses the infrastructure challenges and informational barriers that family farmers and ranchers face in their efforts to develop local and regional food systems.

Democracy should work in Nebraska

By John Crabtree on April 22, 2013 - 12:00am

Nebraska's nonpartisan Unicameral is a refreshing relief from partisan trickery and gridlock in Washington. For generations, Nebraskans have put good governance ahead of party loyalty, with legions of state Senators crossing political and ideological lines to find solutions to challenges facing the state.

The recent debate over a bill to provide health insurance coverage to an estimated 54,000 low-income, working Nebraskans is stalled after an unusual display of petty politics and opposition stall tactics.

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