The Center for Entrepreneurship and Rural Development is an entrepreneurial outreach center located in UNK's College of Business and Technology. The team focuses on providing effective small business counseling and education through quality programs, engaging activities, dynamic presentations, and high-caliber partnerships throughout the state. The Center works across campus to include all academic disciplines, as well as across the University of Nebraska system to include all University of Nebraska campuses and outreach organizations.
By The Numbers
net new jobs
created between 2000-2017. During this time period, small businesses accounted for a significant 65.9% of net new job creation in the U.S.
of small business owners
ranked their happiness level higher than 5 on a scale of 1 to 10. Business owners seem happier and content with what they’re doing.
best state
to start a business. Entrepreneurs should seriously consider Nebraska when starting a business, as it boasts the 7th best labor market, 7th best access to capital, and 10th lowest cost of starting a business.
General Contact Information
Center for Entrepreneurship and Rural Development
West Center - #E127
UNK Campus, 1917 West 24th St.
Kearney, NE 68849
(308) 865-8199
Director
Sara Bennett
bennettsa2@unk.edu
Phone: (308) 865-8199
