Save the Date—CEC Conference

Attendees at the 2023 CEC Conference in Valentine, Neb.
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"The Future is Local"

Burt County, Nebraska
April 29-30, 2025
Save the date for our 8th annual Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference.

Step into Burt County’s entrepreneurial heartbeat at this one-of-a-kind “walking conference” hosted by Rural Prosperity Nebraska. Instead of hotel ballrooms, you’ll join others in locally-owned businesses where experts explore fresh ideas on everything from workforce development to vibrant local food systems. With interactive workshops, real-world takeaways, and networking opportunities to connect, this event is built for everyone ready and willing to spark growth in their communities. Mark your calendar and join the momentum shaping the future of rural prosperity.

Picture of a walking trail leading past the Tekamah community library, a red brick building, on the right, with a park bench on the left, and an American flag on a pole in the background middle. Green trees border the picture on either saide, and the blue sky has clouds in it.

About Burt County

Where small-town warmth meets a bustling innovation.

Nestled along the rolling Missouri River bluffs, Burt County blends rich agricultural roots with a growing wave of entrepreneurs, makers, and farm-to-table trailblazers. Stroll through historic main streets, explore scenic parks and wildlife areas, and meet the local businesses redefining what rural living can be. Whether you’re here for outdoor adventure, community spirit, or a taste of authentic Nebraska ingenuity, Burt County welcomes you to slow down and enjoy the future of rural.

Contacts

BEN DUTTON

RPN Extension Educator
308-352-2683
ben.dutton@unl.edu

MARY VON SEGGERN

RPN Extension Educator
402-426-9455
mvonseggern7@unl.edu