GROW Vine Newsletter
February 2014
Introducing... GROWNebraska.org!
GROW Nebraska is constantly encouraging its members to keep their websites fresh and updated. This month we are proudly introducing our new website as we practice what we preach, following our own recommendation about websites. The new website is mobile compatible and will soon house all entities of GROW Nebraska's online platform. Designed by Auburn teenager, Brent Comstock, the innovative site will be easier to navigate.
Visit GROWNebraska.org Here >>
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eCommerce Success - JB's Fatboy
JB's Fat Boy, Lincoln, NE has become an overnight sensation on the social media platform Reddit. Through an online posting, they've been contacted by 27,000+ potential new customers for free samples, and news stations have contacted them with interest in the story.
JB's Fat Boy also recently learned they have been selected by online eCommerce giant Amazon to become an official vendor. Erin Malzer, Chief Marketing Officer said, "While we've been selling for over a year on Amazon through GROW Nebraska, we are excited to now become an official Amazon vendor."
Part of the GROW Nebraska eCommerce growth platform includes the opportunity for members to participate in online stores as a way to create additional national and international markets. In 2013 over 88% of the sales in the GROW Nebraska online stores were from outside Nebraska helping to strengthen local businesses and the state's economy. Currently GROW Nebraska offers eCommerce through online stores with BuyNebraska.com, eBay and Amazon.
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2014 GROW Nebraska Trainings
Need help understanding eCommerce or want to know more about marketing? These and other topics will be highlights of GROW Nebraska trainings during 2014.
February 19 -The first training of the statewide series is open to the public and will be Wednesday, February 19 in Nebraska City during Entrepreneurship Week. Limited seating still available. For more information or to register, click here.
February 20 – Lunch and Learn Call – noon CST – Topic Professional Labels for Your Product – this event is open to the public – for more information, click here.
March 20 - GROW Nebraska's State Capitol Open House 1:30 – 4:00 pm in Room 1023 of the State Capitol – this event is open to the public.
June 11 - Western Nebraska MarkeTECH workshop. Watch for more updates.
August 13 - Central Nebraska MarkeTECH workshop. Watch for more updates.
Nov. 19th - Northeast Nebraska
MarkeTECH workshop. Watch for more updates.
If your community or organization would like to sponsor a training in your area, please contact us at info@grownebraska.org.
Thanks for Investing in Nebraska Business!
Sponsors make many of the educational and business assistance programs of GROW Nebraska possible. Their support reduces fees participating members pay to attend seminars and workshops, helps market GROW Nebraska programs, and allows the program to continue to innovate to meet member needs. We are very thankful for the ongoing support received from entities like the Department of Economic Development, Nebraska Enterprise Fund, Rural Enterprise Assistance Program (REAP), Nebraska Tourism Commission, and Nebraska Public Power District. For a full list of sponsors please click here.
This month we are proud to welcome new sponsor Omaha Public Power District.
If you or your organization are interested in investing in Nebraska entrepreneurs, please contact us at info@grownebraska.org.
The Best Deals - GROW Getter
For this week's GROW Getter, you can save big on Hilger's Agri-Natural Popcorn! For a limited time only, buy six bags of hulless popcorn and get two free. Deal ends at midnight on February 20.
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