Inspiration abounds with area entrepreneurs recognized at the CERD Awards Ceremony, Light It Up!
Students collaborate to research and prepare for their business plans
Students at UNK’s Biz Kidz Entrepreneurship Camp work on designing their marketing collateral
Four middle-school girls from Dorchester NE pitch their jewelry business at Big Idea Kearney
Winner of Big Idea 2019 aims to connect musicians and venues with technology
UNK students put it all on the line at Big Idea Kearney 2018
Do you know someone that is an outstanding up-and-coming entrepreneur, or maybe someone that is an incredible entrepreneurship advocate? Nominate them for an Entrepreneurship Award. Awards are given in the following categories:
Student Entrepreneur - a student at UNK involved with the Center for Entrepreneurship, launching, or working on the launch of a business.
Emerging Entrepreneur - a local startup entrepreneur in the first two years of business development.
Excellence in Entrepreneurship - a seasoned entrepreneur that is paving the way for small business growth in the Kearney area and has been in business for at least three years.
Entrepreneurship Advocate - a local professional service or resource provider that assists entrepreneurs in the area.
UNK Entrepreneur Alumni - a UNK graduate that has found success in his/her field through business development and/or ownership.
These Entrepreneurship Awards will be given out at the Light It Up Event on April 13th.
We are now accepting nominations for who you think deserves an award in entrepreneurship. Anyone can nominate as many people as you would like. The deadline to nominate an area entrepreneur is March 1st.