UPCOMING EVENTS:
2026 PROGRESSIVE BUSINESS GROUP SESSIONS:
KCAD and Mid Plains Community College in Ogallala invite you to participate in a series of free sessions held this winter at MPCC in Ogallala.
MARKETING ON A DIME
Thursday, January 8th, 9:00-10:30 a.m.
Join Lana Shaw of Adams Bank & Trust for an insightful session on effective and inexpensive digital marketing strategies to help your small business thrive!
RETIREMENT PLANNING & TAX SAVVY INVESTING FOR BUSINESS OWNERS
Thursday, February 12th, 9:00-10:30 a.m.
Set yourself up for a smarter financial future with February’s Progressive Business Group session “Retirement Planning & Tax-Savvy Investing for Business Owners” with the expert team from Allen Capital Group in Ogallala.
BASICS OF STARTING A BUSINESS
Thursday, March 12th, 9:00-10:30 a.m.
Becky Parker from the Nebraska Enterprise Fund will present on the basics of starting a business. Whether you’re exploring a new idea or ready to launch, this session is packed with valuable insights you won’t want to miss.
CAPITALIZING ON LOCAL TOURISM
Thursday, April 9th, 9:00-10:30 a.m.
Join Lana Shaw and Director of Tourism Shawn Rubek to learn how your business can tap into tourism opportunities, attract more visitors, and turn travelers into loyal customers.
To register please call:
Jenni Soper at MPCC Ogallala Campus: (308) 284-9830
or Molly Jeffres at KCAD: (308) 284-6623
KCAD and Mid Plains Community College in Ogallala invite you to participate in a series of free sessions held this winter at MPCC in Ogallala.
MARKETING ON A DIME
Thursday, January 8th, 9:00-10:30 a.m.
Join Lana Shaw of Adams Bank & Trust for an insightful session on effective and inexpensive digital marketing strategies to help your small business thrive!
RETIREMENT PLANNING & TAX SAVVY INVESTING FOR BUSINESS OWNERS
Thursday, February 12th, 9:00-10:30 a.m.
Set yourself up for a smarter financial future with February’s Progressive Business Group session “Retirement Planning & Tax-Savvy Investing for Business Owners” with the expert team from Allen Capital Group in Ogallala.
BASICS OF STARTING A BUSINESS
Thursday, March 12th, 9:00-10:30 a.m.
Becky Parker from the Nebraska Enterprise Fund will present on the basics of starting a business. Whether you’re exploring a new idea or ready to launch, this session is packed with valuable insights you won’t want to miss.
CAPITALIZING ON LOCAL TOURISM
Thursday, April 9th, 9:00-10:30 a.m.
Join Lana Shaw and Director of Tourism Shawn Rubek to learn how your business can tap into tourism opportunities, attract more visitors, and turn travelers into loyal customers.
To register please call:
Jenni Soper at MPCC Ogallala Campus: (308) 284-9830
or Molly Jeffres at KCAD: (308) 284-6623
PAST EVENTS:
BUILD A BRAND IDENTITY FOR YOUR SMALL BUSINESS
Thursday, January 16, 9:00-10:30 a.m.
Join Gentri Welsh's workshop on how to build a strong brand identity for your small business in a simple, effective, and affordable manner
MAXIMIZING THE EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCE
Thursday, February 20, 9:00-10:30 a.m.
Learn how to maximize the employee experience with Jamie Weingart while walking through the seven stages of the employee journey, from attracting top talent through departing with a positive exit experience.
POSITIONING YOUR BUSINESS FOR SUCCESS
Thursday, March 20, 9:00-10:30 a.m.
In this session, Sharon Haselhoff from Elite Casino Resorts will discuss how local businesses can adapt to the presence of a new, large employer in the community.
DIGITAL MARKETING STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS THIS SUMMER
Thursday, April 17, 9:00-10:30 a.m.
Join Lana Shaw, Director of Marketing at Adams Bank & Trust for an insightful session on effective digital marketing strategies to help your small business thrive this summer.
Thursday, January 16, 9:00-10:30 a.m.
Join Gentri Welsh's workshop on how to build a strong brand identity for your small business in a simple, effective, and affordable manner
MAXIMIZING THE EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCE
Thursday, February 20, 9:00-10:30 a.m.
Learn how to maximize the employee experience with Jamie Weingart while walking through the seven stages of the employee journey, from attracting top talent through departing with a positive exit experience.
POSITIONING YOUR BUSINESS FOR SUCCESS
Thursday, March 20, 9:00-10:30 a.m.
In this session, Sharon Haselhoff from Elite Casino Resorts will discuss how local businesses can adapt to the presence of a new, large employer in the community.
DIGITAL MARKETING STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS THIS SUMMER
Thursday, April 17, 9:00-10:30 a.m.
Join Lana Shaw, Director of Marketing at Adams Bank & Trust for an insightful session on effective digital marketing strategies to help your small business thrive this summer.
