GROW News
July 21, 2010
New Members
Tastee Stop Trolley - Broken Bow, NE
Thanks to Dena Beck and REAP for this referral!
The Tastee Stop Trolley is a very unique food stand in its looks as well as the food that is offered. At the Tastee Stop Trolley you can enjoy favorites from the old Dairy (Queen) Corner in Broken Bow NE in the Tastee Burger, Coney Dog and Potato Salad. The Trolley offers a treat new to the area in their Italian Ice.
Want more holiday sales?
Product descriptions are critical to increasing your online sales.
Click here to read a great article on Creating Online Product Descriptions. If you have any questions or would like to adjust your product descriptions, please e-mail
info@grownebraska.org.
What can we do better?
GROW Nebraska posed a question on Facebook today on how we can improve the program and suggestions for how we can help Nebraska businesses. We encourage all of our members to go on and place comments to help start the discussion.
Video of the Week
GROW Nebraska hosted an opportunity for food members to showcase their products to the buyers and top management of Russ's B&R Stores on July 7, 2010. Twenty-one GROW food vendors are displaying and sampling their products. This video features Marty Jarvis, Director of Marketing for B&R Stores, Inc. He explains how small vendors can increase the chances of getting products in wholesalers such as Russ's and Super Saver.
Sign Up for the State Fair General Store
Have Your Product In the State Fair Store
Before we know it the State Fair will be upon us. Do you want your product in the store? If so, please sign up today! Prices are no charge for 2010 bundle members, $30 for members who work at least one 6 our shift, $50 for members who do not work, and $150 if GROW has to take down, haul and pack your product. This year's State Fair store is in Grand Island from August 27 through September 6. The store hours are 9am-9pm.
GROW will also be offering some training. Please let us know on the sign up form which topic(s) you like best.
Sign Up Now >>
Who Sold Online This Week?
Member News
Thank you to Wendy from It's All About Bees for the referral of new GROW member Prairie Barn. She will receive a $25 for her efforts!
Member Nancy Lepo will be featured in the Governor's Residence Exhibition Program during the 2010/11 season. You can view her items from March 16, 2011 - April 15, 2011. The Nebraska Governor's Residence is located at 1425 "H" Street, in Lincoln. The residence is open for public tours on Thursdays from 1 to 4 pm. Groups visiting Nebraska's capital city may enjoy a guided tour of the home featuring this exhibition series, historical information and memorabilia collected by Nebraska's first families. Congrats Nancy!
Do you have news about your business? Please let us know at
info@grownebraska.org.
Seven Things Small Businesses Should Know About the IRS
July 30th: Seven Things Small Business Owners should know about the IRS
The following are some of the topics to be covered during this workshop:
- Record keeping
- Taxpayer advocate services
- Free on-line services
- On-line EIN
- Electronic Federal Tax Payment System
Presenter: Miriam Gottlieb, Internal Revenue Service, Territory Manager, Small Business/Self Employed.
This seminar will be held at the Nebraska Union (14th and R Street) at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln and will run from 8:00 am to 9:30 am.
The seminar cost is $10 per session (cash or check at the door). Pre-registration is encouraged at 402-472-5222 or register online.
Click on the link below to register or RSVP.
Register Now!
Is My Idea Feasible?
If you need numbers to determine:
- whether your idea will work;
- to find and evaluate new customers and markets;
- to present a convincing business and marketing plan;
- and a ‘number’ of other application.
This workshop will help you gain a basic understanding of what is involved in researching and developing your business concept and help you make sound business decisions.
Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Time: 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Location: SCC Continuing Education Center Room 403
Instructor: Ringenberg
Tuition: $39
Required Book is available at the SCC Bookstore
Course Number BSAD-3461
To Register: Call 402-437-2700 or Register in person at the SCC-Continuing Education Center during normal business hours at 301 S. 68th Street Place, Lincoln, NE 68510-2449.
