Kearney, Neb. – Congratulations, Cooper’s Best ! On March 15, 2018 at GROW Nebraska’s MarkeTech Conference, Susan Zink from Cooper’s Best accepted a trophy for the 2018 Russ’s Market Best Local Product Award. GROW Nebraska, an educational 501©3 nonprofit, and Russ’s Market teamed up to identify the best local company in the state, and contestants were judged on innovation, promotion, sales, and local involvement. Nominees for the award were accepted until February 28. “After sharing the list with our category managers, Cooper's Best stood out,” said Marty Jarvis, Director of Marketing for Russ’s Market. “We have worked well with Susan Zink and her husband [Mark] for years.” “Cooper’s Best is the perfect example of a company that is working to build up our state, create jobs, and expand into new markets,” said Janell Anderson-Ehrke, CEO of GROW Nebraska. “Susan is a charter member of GROW Nebraska, and we’ve been able to see first-hand their growth and dedication...
Welcome to the BuyNebraska.com Blog! The GROW Nebraska® Foundation was founded with the idea of expanding resources to businesses and entrepreneurs alike to make a sustainable living anywhere within the state of Nebraska. As a 501(c) 3 educational foundation, the GROW Nebraska® Foundation was founded in 1998 and now works to extend resources, training, a brick-and-mortar store, as well as an eCommerce site full of Nebraska products to help elevate Nebraska-based businesses.