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Engler Engler exists to embolden our people on the courageous pursuit of their purpose, through the art and and Virginia J. Engler Foundation.

This innovative program will facilitate entrepreneurship potential through student courses that lead to a minor, a lectureship series, entrepreneurship training camps, internship placement assistance, student travel and more. It will also help create a venture capital fund to support student start up businesses. Located in the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, this program was create

d thanks to the support of the Paul F. Vision: Create and sustain an exhilarating environment of challenge, creativity, and collaboration that fosters new perspectives, celebrates innovative thinking, and encourages personal discovery while challenging the way students think. The Engler Experience prepares students to bring entrepreneurial spirit to their life's work and engages them for a lifetime. Strategic Intent: The Engler Experience will equip aspiring entrepreneurs to pursue their "big ideas" resulting in the launch and growth of 50 ventures by 2020 through transformative experiences, impactful relationships, and a stimulating environment. Pillars:
Aspire: Passion: Courage: Partner: Grit: Build

Looking back on this year's Engler Summit, three days that were equal parts family reunion, think tank, and professional...
08/27/2026

Looking back on this year's Engler Summit, three days that were equal parts family reunion, think tank, and professional development. Stories, laughter, challenges, and aspirations, all in one room!

Master classes with Jonathon Haralson, Grant & Erin Stahla, Brian Willet, Emily Herbig, Caleb Pollard, Jordyn Bader, and Chafik Barbar. More sessions with Matt Gunderson, Jacquelyn Line, Chuck Monico, Mike Jung, and Dave Specht. Roundtables with Chandra Spangler, Isabella Jacobsen and the Baird Holm attorneys, Emily Frenzen, and Halle Ramsey.

And on the main stage keynotes, John Cook, drawing on wins, losses, and leadership to talk about what it really takes to build something as an entrepreneur; Dan Owolabi, challenging us to build a business without losing ourselves in the process; and Dona Kay Rule and Chuck Schroeder, closing us out with one question that's stuck with us since: "Why not?"

We ended it all the way we should, honoring Dave Lambe's long service to this community during Mugs + Hugs. A big thank you to all those who showed up!

This was the first time we've ever brought Engler alumni and students together in one room in Kearney, Nebraska, to reflect, reconnect, and reignite the fire in their bellies. Our students and alumni are the heartbeat of this program, and this weekend was proof of it! 🏔️

08/27/2026
Thank you to Tom & Laura Field for their in-kind support of Engler Summit 2026! As our Program Director, Tom helped plan...
08/24/2026

Thank you to Tom & Laura Field for their in-kind support of Engler Summit 2026! As our Program Director, Tom helped plan this whole weekend, and Laura's constant support of our community means just as much. Grateful for both of you!

Thank you to North 40 Premium Beef, a Start-Up Tier sponsor of Engler Summit 2026! Their world-class American Wagyu was ...
08/24/2026

Thank you to North 40 Premium Beef, a Start-Up Tier sponsor of Engler Summit 2026! Their world-class American Wagyu was on the menu for one of our meals. Grateful for your support!

Thank you to Baird Holm, a Start-Up Tier sponsor of Engler Summit 2026! We're grateful their team believes in what this ...
08/21/2026

Thank you to Baird Holm, a Start-Up Tier sponsor of Engler Summit 2026! We're grateful their team believes in what this community of entrepreneurs is building!

Thank you to Bright Meadows Marketing, a Start-Up Tier sponsor of Engler Summit 2026! Chandra Spangler helps businesses ...
08/20/2026

Thank you to Bright Meadows Marketing, a Start-Up Tier sponsor of Engler Summit 2026! Chandra Spangler helps businesses build marketing strategies that actually stick. We're grateful for your support of Summit!

Thank you to Rural Radio Network (KRVN), a Start-Up Tier sponsor of Engler Summit 2026! We're grateful for their continu...
08/19/2026

Thank you to Rural Radio Network (KRVN), a Start-Up Tier sponsor of Engler Summit 2026! We're grateful for their continued work amplifying rural voices and rural business across Nebraska!

We're thankful for the Start-Up Tier support of Lapaseotes Family Farms at Engler Summit 2026. Their partnership helps c...
08/18/2026

We're thankful for the Start-Up Tier support of Lapaseotes Family Farms at Engler Summit 2026. Their partnership helps carry forward a program built on the same values their family farm was!

Thank you to Coordinated Planning, a Start-Up Tier sponsor of Engler Summit 2026! As a Nebraska-based firm helping farms...
08/17/2026

Thank you to Coordinated Planning, a Start-Up Tier sponsor of Engler Summit 2026! As a Nebraska-based firm helping farms and family businesses plan for the future, we're grateful for your support!

08/17/2026

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Learn more about the branding of Baker’s Candies in Part 2 of their story on Building Nebraska!▶️ Check it out here: https://bit.ly/3YHGWf3

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