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Nebraska: It Happens Here
Nebraska: It Happens Here is a storytelling initiative that showcases pioneering young Nebraskans who are successfully chasing their dreams in the Cornhusker State. The high-impact video series features entrepreneurs, artists, musicians, non-profit leaders, legislators and others making a difference in their communities.
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Caleb Pollard
Caleb Pollard is a native Nebraskan living out his dream as the owner of Scratchtown Brewing Company. He found he had a passion for craft brewing, left his desk job and now lives his best life in Ord, Nebraska. Caleb is one of five owners at Scratchtown brewery, where they […]
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Lukas Rix and Mark Kantiz
Lukas Rix and Mark Kantiz are shining examples of what can be achieved in small-town Nebraska with a bit of creativity, no small amount of decication and a lot of hard work. Natives of Lyons and Wayne, respectively, Lukas and Mark know the difficulties faced by rural communities. The duo […]
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Shirley Peng
A California native, Shirley Peng didn’t intend to stay in Nebraska for the long haul. But the opportunities to lead, grow and make an impact on the lives of others kept emerging. A lawyer by trade, Shirley currently serves as the Low-Income Taxpayers Clinic director and manager of the Disaster […]
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Shonna Dorsey
Shonna Dorsey was born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska. While earning a Masters degree at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, she discovered her passion for supporting communities through technology. With an impressive resume, Shonna has contributed to many different companies and industries. She currently spends her time as a […]
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Mike Smith
Mike Smith may have grown up in a “really rural” part of western Nebraska, but he’s now making national headlines. In 2017, Mike was featured in Forbes Magazine as an up and coming entrepreneur. Despite this and other accolades, Mike doesn’t think of himself as a typical businessman or entrepreneur […]
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