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Trusted Business Connections Provides Monthly Opportunities for Networking and Resource Sharing
Sep 1 2026Business owners, entrepreneurs, and community members across Western Nebraska are invited to Trusted Business Connections (TBC), a free, monthly networking event where businesses tell their stories and resource providers share their tools and services.TBC is held on the third Thursday of every month, with the next one on September 17...
Trusted Community Development (TCD) is thrilled to announce its Community Ambassador program, a volunteer opportunity to help new residents make friends, find organizations, and use resources in the region. The program will pair new arrivals with current residents who have similar interests, backgrounds, or life stages.For example, a new mom...
Residents across Western Nebraska can get involved in the filming of My Town, an Emmy-nominated documentary series hosted by Cory Hepola. My Town, which features rural communities across the United States, is visiting Western Nebraska to film an episode for season three.Before Hepola and his team arrive, Trusted Community Development...
Organizations across the Nebraska panhandle can work with Trusted Community Development (TCD) to identify potential grants and receive support in applying for them. Brandy Stone, Grant Writer for TCD, works closely with local governments, business owners, and other community organizers to find potential grants that help them reach their goals.“You...
Voters heading to the polls on May 12 have an opportunity to continue what works for Gering by voting Yes on Proposition No. 1. Voting Yes continues the 1% Sales Tax that has been in place since 1990. This is not a new tax, but a vote to continue the...
Entrepreneurs and small business owners across Western Nebraska can turn to the Nebraska Business Development Center (NBDC) for resources, while getting involved in the Scottsbluff/Gering United Chamber of Commerce early on to network and find support. These organizations are designed to help business owners across the region, regardless of their...
Western Nebraska Partners Are Developing Home-Grown Solutions at the 2026 Rural Housing Conference
Feb 23 2026Several organizations and individuals across Western Nebraska are planning to meet on Friday, April 10, to discuss issues related to the local housing market. The 2026 Rural Housing Conference will be held at Weborg 21 Centre, 2625 10th Street, in Gering from 8:00 AM until 4:15 PM, with professional networking...
Career Connections of Western Nebraska continues to grow its Career Cabs program, bringing high school students from across the region to businesses and organizations so they can experience work environments firsthand. In 2025, 611 students participated in the event, each visiting four different workplaces within their desired industry.Since the program...
November kicks off National Small Business Month, a time to celebrate entrepreneurs and owners while recognizing their impact on the community. This aligns with Small Business Saturday on November 29 and the greater holiday shopping season. However, Western Nebraska residents don’t have to wait until the end of the year...
