August 27, 2002 Most Rural Nebraskans Volunteer Time, Money to Community LINCOLN, Neb. — Most rural Nebraskans consider community involvement important to their town's future. And nearly all back that belief with their time and money, the seventh annual Nebraska Rural Poll shows. MoreAugust 9, 2002 Nebraska Rural Institute Set for Sept. 17-19 LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska's rural community leaders will gather to share ideas, develop new skills and network with peers at the seventh Nebraska Rural Institute, Creating the Future: Leading and Growing Your Community, Sept.17-19 in Gering. MoreJuly 30, 2002 Rural Nebraskans Agree: Business Ownership Transfers Vital for Future LINCOLN, Neb. — At least 90 percent of rural Nebraskans think helping people to take over local businesses, farms and ranches as owners retire is important to their community's future, according to the seventh annual Nebraska Rural Poll. MoreJuly 29, 2002 NU Names Rural Initiative Director LINCOLN, Neb. — Sandra K. Scofield has been named director of the Nebraska Rural Initiative for the University of Nebraska system. MoreJuly 17, 2002 Telehealth Conference July 25 in North Platte LINCOLN, Neb. — Technologies Across Nebraska will explore telehealth issues at a July 25 meeting in North Platte. MoreJuly 2, 2002 Rural Nebraskans Slightly More Optimistic this Year, Poll Shows LINCOLN, Neb. - Despite drought, terrorist attacks and economic woes, rural Nebraskans are slightly more optimistic this year than last, according to the annual Nebraska Rural Poll. MoreJuly 1, 2002 Preparation Important in Opening, Buying Small Business LINCOLN, Neb. - People become small business owners in many different ways. Some painstakingly explore their options, study the details and seek extra training beforehand. Others jump in guided by emotions or intuition. Many fall in between. MoreJune 13, 2002 E-Commerce Workshops Help Small Businesses Connect To Web LINCOLN, Neb. — In the age of information, just one click of a mouse could connect a small, unknown business to the vast marketing opportunities of the World Wide Web. MoreMay 17, 2002 Communication Key to Helping Towns Cope with Meat Processing Changes OMAHA, Neb. — Meat processing plants bring economic development and jobs to rural communities where they operate. They also bring rapid change and an influx of new residents. MoreMay 13, 2002 Ribbon Cutting Marks Brownville-Steamboat Trace Connection BROWNVILLE, Neb. — A ribbon-cutting ceremony here June 1 will begin construction of a trail connecting central, historical Brownville with the Steamboat Trace Trail. More |
