The Center for Rural Affairs will soon hold:
Online - Cleaning Academy, Tuesdays, Aug. 25, Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, and Oct. 6, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Offered in Spanish. During this training, attendees will learn how to start their own cleaning business. They will explore industry best practices, including chemical cleaning, cleaning and maintenance of different types of floors (wood, marble, tile, etc.), carpet cleaning and maintenance, bathroom cleaning and maintenance, estimates/quotes, and much more. To become certified in basic housekeeping management, participants must attend all classes and pass the exam. For more information, contact Jessica Campos at jessicac@cfra.org, or 402.870.1521.
Blue Hill, Nebraska - Blue Hill Grocery Gathering, Wednesday, Aug. 26, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., at Hometown Market, 554 W. Gage St. Residents of Blue Hill and the surrounding areas are invited to stop by Hometown Market for a bite to eat, to meet the new owner, and chat with neighbors about the importance of small town grocery stores. Registration required by Aug. 24. For more information, contact Carlie Jonas at carliej@cfra.org or 402.603.0087.
Online - Rural Grocery Webinar Series: Beyond the Aisles, Thursday, Aug. 27, from 2 to 3 p.m. Participants will discover different methods businesses can implement to increase sales from engaging with the community, marketing through social media, customer engagement, and product placement. Featured speaker is Cammie Kroll, Director of Services, at GROW Nebraska. For more information, contact Carlie Jonas at carliej@cfra.org or 402.603.0087.
Winside, Nebraska - Conservation Mentorship Network Field Day Hosted by Scott Heinemann, Wednesday, Sept. 2, from 10 a.m. to noon. During this event, attendees will hear how Heinemann utilizes no-till, cover crops, and rotational grazing to control erosion and build soil health while reducing input costs. For more information, contact Andrew Tonnies at andrewt@cfra.org or 402.590.7096.
Registration at cfra.org/events is required in advance.