Community Economic Development

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Your Community. Your Economy.

Your downtown is more than storefronts. It’s people with ideas. The Community Economic Development team partners with you through workshops and coaching to kickstart that community development conversation. By working together, we build businesses that fit your community, strengthen your economy, and create growth for generations right here locally.

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eCommunities

ENTREPRENEURSHIP. ENGAGEMENT. EXCELLENCE.

Identify, encourage, and nurture the people and entrepreneurial talent in your community.

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Native American Coalition

HONORING THE PAST. CREATING THE FUTURE.

Build bridges between tribal and non-tribal communities by bringing Native American worldviews and cultures to greater Nebraska.

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Nebraska Cooperative Development Center

COOPERATION IS COMMUNITY

Increase the quality of life and economic heartbeat of your community with cooperative-based business development.

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Small Business Program

SMALL BUSINESSES. BIG IDEAS.

One-on-one coaching helps you create your own business, from the planning stages to cutting the red ribbon.

Contact Us

SHAWN KASKIE

RPN Extension Educator
308-872-6831
shawn.kaskie@unl.edu

JASON TULLER

RPN Extension Educator
402-768-7212
jason.tuller@unl.edu