Marketplace: Opening Doors to Success
The 3rd Annual Marketplace Conference will be held on February 25, 2009 at the Sandhills Convention Center in North Platte, Nebraska. Our staff is already offering suggestions on how to top 2008's event. We'd love to hear from you too. Send any MarketPlace suggestions to Marie Powell, mariep@cfra.org.
The Center for Rural Affairs is working with the Colorado Rural Development Center (CRDC) as the Supporting Sponsor to hold a MarketPlace: Opening Doors to Success in rural Colorado. That event is called Colorado Entrepreneurship MarketPlace and will be held October 10, 2008, at the Otero Junior College in LaJunta, CO.
Center for Rural Affairs staff have worked closely with CRDC to organize this event. CRDC is a private, nonprofit organization committed to influencing positive economic change in rural Colorado. MarketPlace was a perfect fit for their mission. They expect 500 at their first year's event with a minimum of 40 networking booths.
Full House for 2nd Annual MarketPlace Entrepreneurial Conference
Over 550 people attended the Center for Rural Affair's second annual MarketPlace: Opening Doors to Success at the New World Inn located in Columbus, Nebraska.
"The great turnout for MarketPlace shows us that rural people are resourceful and are looking for ways to create a better future in their small businesses and rural communities," said Brian Depew, Rural Organizing and Outreach Program Director for the Center for Rural Affairs.
The 3rd Annual Marketplace Conference will be held on February 25, 2009 at the Sandhills Convention Center in North Platte, Nebraska. Our staff is already offering suggestions on how to top this year. We'd love to hear from you too. Send any MarketPlace suggestions to Marie Powell, mariep@cfra.org or 402.687.2103 x 1011.
Welcome to the Second Annual MarketPlace Small Business Conference!
February 27, 2008, New World Inn, Columbus, Nebraska
MarketPlace: Opening Doors to Success is a one-day event presented by the Center for Rural Affairs and our many partners focused on strengthening small businesses and rural communities.
LEARN essential business skills.
NETWORK with service providers and other entrepreneurs.
DISCOVER new ideas that work for your small business and your community.
REGISTER NOW! Participation is limited to 500, and only a few spots remain.
You should attend MarketPlace if you are a:
Download a copy of the MarketPlace brochure
Key Elements of the Conference:
1. Networking :: Meet with exhibitors - 50 booths filled with successful small business men and women, service providers, and other conference sponsors. Ask questions, gather information, and make connections.
2. Professional Development :: Choose from 28 training opportunities in 7 tracks. Learn to stimulate business and community growth.
3. Expert Q & A :: - Questions about legal matters, finances, marketing, technology, and design? Get them answered by professionals.
Early-Bird Registration has been extended to Feb. 15, 2008. Register Now to Reserve Your Spot! Registration is provided through the Center for Applied Rural Innovation registration service at the University of Nebraska Lincoln.
More Ways to Be Involved:
Sponsorships are an excellent way to market your business or organization.
Exhibit your products or services. The exhibit hall is full.
Sell at the MarketPlace Store a service provided by GROW-Nebraska.
Advertise in the MarketPlace program.
For More Information: Contact Joy Marshall, joym@cfra.org or 402-614-5558. See you at MarketPlace 2009!
The Center for Rural Affairs is working with the Colorado Rural Development Center (CRDC) as the Supporting Sponsor to hold a MarketPlace: Opening Doors to Success in rural Colorado. That event is called Colorado Entrepreneurship MarketPlace and will be held October 10, 2008, at the Otero Junior College in LaJunta, CO.
Center for Rural Affairs staff have worked closely with CRDC to organize this event. CRDC is a private, nonprofit organization committed to influencing positive economic change in rural Colorado. MarketPlace was a perfect fit for their mission. They expect 500 at their first year's event with a minimum of 40 networking booths.
Over 550 people attended the Center for Rural Affair's second annual MarketPlace: Opening Doors to Success at the New World Inn located in Columbus, Nebraska.
"The great turnout for MarketPlace shows us that rural people are resourceful and are looking for ways to create a better future in their small businesses and rural communities," said Brian Depew, Rural Organizing and Outreach Program Director for the Center for Rural Affairs.
The 3rd Annual Marketplace Conference will be held on February 25, 2009 at the Sandhills Convention Center in North Platte, Nebraska. Our staff is already offering suggestions on how to top this year. We'd love to hear from you too. Send any MarketPlace suggestions to Marie Powell, mariep@cfra.org or 402.687.2103 x 1011.
Welcome to the Second Annual MarketPlace Small Business Conference!
February 27, 2008, New World Inn, Columbus, Nebraska
MarketPlace: Opening Doors to Success is a one-day event presented by the Center for Rural Affairs and our many partners focused on strengthening small businesses and rural communities.
LEARN essential business skills.
NETWORK with service providers and other entrepreneurs.
DISCOVER new ideas that work for your small business and your community.
REGISTER NOW! Participation is limited to 500, and only a few spots remain.
You should attend MarketPlace if you are a:
- Small business owner or someone who dreams of owning their own business
- Service provider
- Farmer or rancher interested in agricultural entrepreneurship
- Member of a rural community or a community leader
- Policy maker
- Youth interested in small business and rural communities
- Hispanic entrepreneur
Download a copy of the MarketPlace brochure
Key Elements of the Conference:1. Networking :: Meet with exhibitors - 50 booths filled with successful small business men and women, service providers, and other conference sponsors. Ask questions, gather information, and make connections.
2. Professional Development :: Choose from 28 training opportunities in 7 tracks. Learn to stimulate business and community growth.
3. Expert Q & A :: - Questions about legal matters, finances, marketing, technology, and design? Get them answered by professionals.
Early-Bird Registration has been extended to Feb. 15, 2008. Register Now to Reserve Your Spot! Registration is provided through the Center for Applied Rural Innovation registration service at the University of Nebraska Lincoln.
More Ways to Be Involved:
Sponsorships are an excellent way to market your business or organization.
Exhibit your products or services. The exhibit hall is full.
Sell at the MarketPlace Store a service provided by GROW-Nebraska.
Advertise in the MarketPlace program.
For More Information: Contact Joy Marshall, joym@cfra.org or 402-614-5558. See you at MarketPlace 2009!
