Are you working on a business idea or startup and looking for guidance? One-on-one business consultations are free for UNK students. The CERD office is available to help you refine your ideas, tackle challenges, and move your venture forward. Schedule a consultation today!
Schedule Consultation In addition to the CERD office, the following resources throughout Nebraska are available to entrepreneurs:
Center for Rural Affairs
The Center for Rural Affairs is a nonprofit, mission-driven lender focusing on underserved communities, primarily rural, Latino, Native, and other communities that mainstream finance doesn’t traditionally reach.
Development Council for Buffalo County
The mission of the Development Council for Buffalo County is to facilitate desirable economic growth and viable development in Kearney and Buffalo County, Nebraska.
Kearney Area Chamber of Commerce
The mission of the Kearney Area Chamber of Commerce is to promote the success and profitability of our members through involvement, education, advocacy, and marketing of the Kearney Business Community.
Nebraska Business Development Council (NBDC)
NBDC helps strengthen Nebraska businesses for a healthy economy and prosperous communities. NBDC provides confidential, one-on-one business services to entrepreneurs, established business owners, innovators, and economic and community development professionals. The services of NBDC are provided mostly at no charge to the client.
Nebraska Enterprise Fund
Nebraska Enterprise Fund is a state-wide program providing business development services and funding to micro and small businesses.
SourceLink Nebraska
Serving as a centralized hub, SourceLink Nebraska connects aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners to a wide array of resources, including technical assistance, business consulting, funding opportunities, and educational workshops.
Contact Information
Center for Entrepreneurship and Rural Development
West Center - #E127
UNK Campus, 1917 West 24th St.
Kearney, NE 68849
(308) 865-8199
