Empowering Nebraska’s early-stage and first-time entrepreneurs.
EO Accelerator Nebraska channels a nearly two-decade global legacy of fueling entrepreneurial ambition. Our structured program empowers local startup founders and new business owners to scale beyond $1 million in annual revenue, turning their vision into significant, sustainable value.
Mastering Business Fundamentals For Next-Level Growth
Strategy Day (July 16, 2025)
Create Sustainable Top Line Growth
Define a powerful brand promise and craft actionable strategies for continuous, sustainable top-line revenue increases
Master techniques to attract your ideal clients, compellingly communicate your value proposition, and consistently grow your sales figures.
Master strategies to optimize your cash flow, effectively balancing rapid business growth with financial stability.
Learn to attract, retain, and align A-player talent to effectively drive your company’s key results and vision.
Sharpen your company’s execution practices to significantly boost gross margins, profitability, and overall operational efficiency.
Steve Kanne
Founder & COO, Prime Secured
I moved to Omaha in 1988 to attend Creighton University, earning a BSBA in 1992. I met my wife there, and we married in 1996 before settling in Gretna to raise our four children. In 2001, I co-founded Prime Communications—now known as Prime Secured—and became an entrepreneur. Since then, we’ve grown the company to over 100 employees, with operations across all 50 states, Canada, and Mexico. I remain actively involved, leading sales and operations for our Managed IT division as well as Marketing and HR for the entire company. I have been a member of EO Nebraska from 2007 to 1015 and again since 2022.
Advice/Quote to share to Accelerators
In order to be a great leader, you have to become a greater version of you.
Angie Essink
Spin Linen Management, President
I am veteran of the linen supply space with wide experience as an entrepreneur in all things from sales to marketing, accounting and finance to production, customer service, logistics, and maintenance. Â I have been in EO since 2005 when I began my journey as a business owner and a mama – who now has seven children.Â
Jared Hollinger
Sower Investment Partners, CEO & Sr. Managing Partner
As Principal and Founder of Sower Investment Partners, LLC Jared has over 20 years of experience at guiding real estate investments of all types. Jared has successfully navigated the real estate economy with holdings in single-family, multi-family, agricultural, commercial, retail and tax liens. This experience and growth has been facilitated by the belief in strong systems and processes coupled with good industry insight and work ethic.
Throughout his entrepreneurial career he has always found value in real estate related assets and fully realized that value through proper planning for the best possible outcome.
Over his career, Jared has been involved with the purchase and disposition of over 5,000 properties of various asset classes through various investment funds, private placements or direct investments directly influenced by Sower Investment Partners.
Jared attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, graduating in 2002 with a degree in Construction Management. He and his wife Kim reside in Springfield, NE with their four young children.
Steve Kanne
Founder & COO, Prime Secured
I moved to Omaha in 1988 to attend Creighton University, earning a BSBA in 1992. I met my wife there, and we married in 1996 before settling in Gretna to raise our four children. In 2001, I co-founded Prime Communications—now known as Prime Secured—and became an entrepreneur. Since then, we’ve grown the company to over 100 employees, with operations across all 50 states, Canada, and Mexico. I remain actively involved, leading sales and operations for our Managed IT division as well as Marketing and HR for the entire company. I have been a member of EO Nebraska from 2007 to 1015 and again since 2022.
Lance Nelson
Board Member, EOA Omaha
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Board Member, EOA Omaha
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Jared Hollinger
Board Member, EOA Omaha
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Angie Essink
Board Member, EOA Omaha
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If your annual revenues typically range from US$250,000 to US$999,999, and you’re driven to grow both as an entrepreneur and as a leader, this program is ideal for you.
The program is an ideal fit for:
Please complete the online Accelerator application if you haven’t already. This usually takes about 15-30 minutes. You won’t be charged until your application is approved and you’re officially accepted.
You or your CPA will need to verify your revenue and ownership using the attached verification document. Once completed, please send it to Ashley Sturgeon at admin@eonebraska.org
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