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Sara Bennett, MBA, CVA, CEPA, CBPA, EDFP

Sara Bennett, MBA CVA CEPA CBPA EDFP

Sara Bennett, MBA CVA CEPA CBPA EDFP

  • Associate Center Director
  • America's SBDC - Nebraska
  • Industry Liaison Officer, NU Connections
  • Phone: 308.865.8931
email:
bennettsa2@unk.edu
office:
  • University of Nebraska at Kearney
  • 1917 W 24th Street West Center, 127E
  • Kearney, NE 68849-4440
office phone:
308.865.8931

Additional Information

Expertise and Consulting Area
Sara Bennett specializes in serving small businesses in rural markets in Central Nebraska from pre-venture through start-up, growth, and expansion phases. Sara also performs certified valuations and exit plans for small businesses all across the state.
Academic Degrees
Master of Business Administration, University of Nebraska at Kearney (UNK)
Bachelor of Science: Business Administration Emphasis in Accounting and Management, UNK
Certificates and Credentials
Economic Development Finance Professional, National Development Council
Certified Valuation Analyst, National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts 
Certified Exit Planning Advisor, Exit Planning Institute
Certified Business Planning Advisor, Apogee Center
Honors and Awards
40 Under Forty, National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts
Small Business Development Center Excellence and Innovation Center, U.S. Small Business Administration- Nebraska District Office 
State Star Award for the State of Nebraska, Association of Small Business Development Centers  
Top 35 Under 35, Grand Island Chamber of Commerce
Whitepapers

Saturation Points: Know Your Market Before You Jump
Why Good Financial Records are Worth the Effort
Boomers vs. Gen Y: the New Communication G

Sara also works out the NBDC Grand Island Center. For hours and availabilty, contact Sara directly.

NBDC Grand Island Center:
Grand Island Chamber of Commerce
309 W 2nd Street
Grand Island, NE 68801
Phone: 308.382.9210
Email: bennettsa2@unk.edu

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