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Student-led window cleaning business wins $15,000 at the New Venture Competition
The Nebraska Center for Entrepreneurship hosted the final round of a two-day, bracket-style competition earlier this week. Narrowed down from 64 teams of UNL students, four finalists pitched their business plans on stage to a panel of judges in pursuit of the $15,000 grand prize.
Upcoming events
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- There’s still time to register for the Midwest Entrepreneurship Conference hosted by the UNO Center for Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Franchising, Friday April 18 at The Granary in Ralston.
- Join the Small Business Administration District Office online for a virtual event: Selling Your Business and Succession Planning – Developing An Exit Strategy For Your Business, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22.
- Meet business owners and connect with Rural Prosperity Nebraska at the Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference in North Platte, Wednesday, April 23 and Thursday, April 24.
- Attend UNeMed Idea Pub: Morning Edition, Thursday, April 24, 9-11 a.m., at The Catalyst in Omaha.
- Sign up for the next E-Commerce & Friends Meetup with Sarah Spooner, Owner of Four Sisters Boutique, Thursday, April 24, 5:30-7 p.m., at Elevator in Omaha.
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