Nebraska Stories and Data

Richard and Beverly Wright and their daughter, Dannette, operate Cherry’s Native Creations, based in Norfolk, Neb. The Wrights attend powwows each year in Minnesota, South Dakota, Nebraska and Kansas and…

Matthew and Anna Nightser own and operate a tree trimming and removal service Hedgewood402 located in Bellevue, NE. Their journey began five years ago when Matthew worked with a family member learning the trade. He made the decision to go out on his own after two years and opened Hedgewood402. Matthew’s organization is a one-man show and his hard work, commitment to quality and his determination have grown this business. He receives most of his new business through referrals from his current customer base...

For Rebecca Oberle, president of Jamico Construction, entrepreneurship runs in her family. So when the construction demands in Nebraska were growing, there was no hesitation to start a concrete flat…