Upcoming events.
Meet the Buyers Conference
Join Nebraska’s premier government contracting event, hosted by the Nebraska APEX Accelerator at NBDC. This three-day virtual conference connects businesses directly with federal, state, and local government buyers.
GROWTHWHEEL Training: Build Smarter Strategies for Your Business
Ready to level up your business skills? This hands-on GROWTHWHEEL training gives you practical tools to grow with clarity and confidence.
From Invisible to In-Demand: Marketing That Moves Your Business
Tired of being overlooked? Learn how to position, market, and grow your business with strategies that actually get results.
BAIL Office Hours: Your Weekly Business Support Hub
Walk in with questions, leave with direction. BAIL Office Hours connects you with experts in finance, legal, marketing, and more—no registration needed.
Prepare for Event Success: Plan, Scale, and Deliver with Confidence
Big events bring big opportunities—but only if you’re ready. Learn how to plan for demand, manage operations, and execute without the chaos.
South Sioux City Office Hours: One-on-One Small Business Support
Get personalized guidance for your business—no appointment needed. Stop by for expert support on funding, growth, and next steps.
Business Bytes: AI Workshop — Turn Tools into Real Results
Learn how to actually use AI in your business. This free, hands-on workshop focuses on practical tools for marketing, automation, and daily operations.
Funding 101: How to Secure Capital for Your Small Business
Access to capital can change everything. Learn how to confidently navigate funding options and secure the resources your business needs to grow.
Who Buys What You Sell? A Government Contracting Strategy Workshop
Stop guessing and start targeting. Learn how to use federal data to find the right buyers, price competitively, and win more contracts.
BAIL Office Hours: Connect with Business Experts in Omaha
Need real answers for your business? Stop by BAIL Office Hours and connect with experts in finance, legal, marketing, and more—no appointment needed.
SBA Mentor-Protégé Program: Grow Through Strategic Partnerships
Ready to scale through government contracting? Learn how the SBA’s Mentor-Protégé Program can expand your capacity, credibility, and opportunities.
Meet Your AI Team: Build Smarter Workflows for Your Business
Ready to go beyond ChatGPT prompts? Learn how to build AI agents that support your marketing, sales, and daily operations in this free SCORE webinar.
Business Bytes: AI Workshop for Small Business Growth
Curious about AI but not sure where to start? This free, hands-on workshop shows you how to use AI for marketing, operations, and everyday business wins.
Profit-Focused Pricing: SBA Workshop for Small Business Owners
Pricing isn’t guesswork—it’s strategy. Learn how to price your products and services for real profit in this free, hands-on SBA workshop in Fremont.
BAIL Office Hours: Real Support for Women in Business
Skip the guesswork and get connected. Drop into BAIL Office Hours to meet trusted experts in banking, legal, marketing, and more—all in one room.
SCORE Workshop: Get Found Online — SEO That Actually Works
Struggling to show up on Google? This hands-on SCORE workshop breaks down SEO into real, doable steps to help your business get seen—and chosen.
SCORE Workshop: Buying a Business with Confidence
Thinking about buying a business? This free SCORE workshop breaks down how to evaluate, finance, and structure a smart acquisition—without the guesswork.
Cooperatives Workshop | Building Community-Owned Businesses in Kearney, NE
What if business wasn’t built alone? This interactive session explores how cooperatives create shared success through collaboration, community, and collective ownership.
How to Actually Grow Your Business: Build a 12-Month Growth Plan (Free Webinar)
Growth doesn’t come from doing everything—it comes from doing the right thing. This free webinar helps you identify your best opportunity and build a focused 12-month plan.
Center Chats: Coffee, Conversation & Entrepreneurship (Spanish) | South Sioux City, NE
A space to connect, share, and grow. This Spanish-language Center Chat brings entrepreneurs together over coffee for real conversations and community-driven support.
Norfolk Office Hours | Free 1:1 Small Business Support with Nebraska Enterprise Fund
Real help, real answers. Stop by for free one-on-one business support—no appointment, no pressure, just guidance when you need it.
Business Start-Up Workshop | Launch Your Dream Business in McCook, NE
Got a business idea sitting in your notes app? This free workshop helps you turn that spark into a real, actionable plan—with guidance, community, and zero fluff.
Business Bytes: AI Workshop – Week 2 | Small Business AI Training in Council Bluffs
AI doesn’t have to be overwhelming. This free, hands-on workshop is designed for small business owners ready to save time, improve marketing, and work smarter using practical, real-world AI tools.
SBA Nebraska: Cash Flow Basics for Small Business Owners (In-Person – Fremont, NE)
Get a handle on your cash flow with practical, real-world strategies designed to reduce stress and strengthen your business foundation.
SCORE Workshop: AI + CRM — Simple Tools to Grow Your Small Business Faster
Learn how to use AI inside your CRM to automate follow-ups, close more deals, and grow smarter—not harder.
SCORE Workshop: Blogging for Small Business — Improve SEO & Drive Traffic
Turn one blog into a full marketing engine. Learn how to boost SEO, build trust, and drive consistent traffic to your business.
APEX Accelerator: SBA Federal Certifications Step-by-Step (2026 Update)
Ready to compete for federal contracts? Learn how to navigate SBA certifications with clarity, confidence, and strategy.
SCORE Workshop: AI Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated
Cut through the noise and learn how AI can actually work for your small business—saving you time, money, and mental energy.
Nebraska Enterprise Fund: Business Plan Creation Using Growth Wheel
Ready to turn your idea into a real plan? This hands-on workshop walks you through building a business strategy using the Growth Wheel method.
Nebraska APEX Accelerator: DCAA Introductory Series for Government Contracting
If government contracting feels complex, this session brings it into focus. Learn how DCAA audits work, what’s expected, and how small businesses can confidently enter the GovCon space.
SCORE Workshop: Protecting Your Ideas — Utility and Design Patents Made Simple
Your ideas are valuable—this session shows you how to protect them. Learn the difference between utility and design patents and how to use both strategically.
GROW Nebraska Women’s Business Center: B.A.I.L. Office Hours
Need real answers for your business—without the runaround? Drop into B.A.I.L. Office Hours and connect directly with experts ready to help you move forward.
SCORE Workshop: The Human in the Loop — How to Run Your Own AI Systems
AI doesn’t have to replace your voice—it should amplify it. This SCORE-led session breaks down how to stay in control of your AI systems while building smarter, more reliable workflows for your business.