The Center for Rural Research and Development (CRRD) is now the University's Entrepreneurship Center, which includes International Entrepreneurship; it was restructured during early 2007.
By combining two programs, Entrepreneurship & Innovation and Business & International Education, under one director in one office (Center for Rural Research and Development) the University has increased its ability to respond to the education and training needs of business owners domiciled in rural Nebraska and doing business in a global marketplace.
The mission of the Center for Rural Research and Development focuses on empowering the region's residents to seek avenues of rural economic development by building entrepreneurial and professional capacity, and by encouraging creative thinking about the economic growth of our region. The center espouses the "grow-your-own" philosophy of economic development, known as economic gardening, as well as other approaches to economic and business development.
The center focuses on outreach efforts, offering a portfolio of innovative programs and initiatives for various constituencies. These programs are organized into three areas: university, community, and global partnerships.
University Partnerships
Market Research Program
Community Research Projects
Kay Payne Case Competition
Community Partnerships
Baldwin Free Enterprise Lecture Series
Nebraska State Agency Director Series
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program
Global Partnerships
Business and International Education Grant
International Business Minor
International Business Internship Program
Certified Global Business Professional
Global Scholars Seminar Series
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| Shawn Kaskie |
Carrie Stithem |
Sara McMillan |
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308-865-8135
308-865-1631 FAX
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308-865-8199
308-865-1631 FAX
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