Changing the Future

NebraskaEDGE is the umbrella organization for rural entrepreneurial training programs hosted by local communities, organizations and associations. Since 1993, the NebraskaEDGE has helped nearly 2,250 individuals, small business owners and their partners start and improve their businesses. Over 100 training courses have been held in urban and rural communities across Nebraska. Positive results of NebraskaEDGE programs can be observed all across the state.

Click here to view current courses or choose a link on the left to learn more.

Highlights:

• Tri-EDGE Coalition to host a 4-session marketing course in McCook starting October 21.
• Visit New Tools for Business Success to access free on-line business resources and tools.

Homestead First Business Story Featured. Check out the article on Homestead First, an artisan cheese company located in Raymond Nebraska. Nebraska Farmer, September 2008 edition. Pages 108, 109.

EDGE knowledge increases confidence and business: Angie Peitz had long wanted to makre her 18-year glass etching hobby into a full-time career, but the thought of quitting her full-time job and venturing into her own business was scary. The NebraskaEDGE course gave her the incentive she needed to start Etched Impressions by Angie in Hartington.

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Artisans Passions Becomes a Profession
Paintings and sculptures adorn the hallway leading to Larry Roots’ studio, evidence of a passion brought to reality. After years of working as a fulltime artist and maintaining a small studio, Roots decided to take his passion to the next level and start a business—Modern Arts Midwest.

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Seeking New Host Communities:
Interested in hosting an EDGE course? Let us know by completing a Letter of Intent or drop Marilyn Schlake or Tonia Franklin an email to let us know your interest.

Marilyn Schlake, discusses how the university helps entrepreneurs across the state. Video: Windows Media Player

EDGE featured in Community Investments Magazine: The NebraskaEDGE program was recently featured in the article “Morphing Rural Community Development Models” in the spring edition of Community Investments Magazine.

According to John C. Allen, article author and Western Rural Development Center Director, the NebraskaEDGE entrepreneurial training program provided a model for a similar program in western-central states called the WesternEDGE.

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