Big Idea Grand Island

04/13/2026

Our 2025 Big Idea Winner is doing some INCREDIBLE things. Congratulations!!

03/12/2026

Mr. Teichmeier won our 2026 Big Idea Grand Island and continues to do some amazing things. Congratulations!!!

“I have had the opportunity to teach thousands of students who are now working real jobs here in Grand Island. I see them all the time, and they make me so proud. My hope is that they are using the many lessons we shared about earning a paycheck, budgeting, responsibly paying bills, avoiding scams, and loving the life you get to live. They are our future!"

Blake Teichmeier, financial literacy teacher at Walnut Middle School, has been named the 2025-2026 Mary Lynn Reiser Economic Educator of the Year by the Nebraska Council on Economic Education (NCEE).

Congratulations on this well-deserved honor!

Read more at the link below:

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https://trst.in/jMaCCt

11/07/2025

11/05/2025

Congratulations to our first place winner of a $10,000 prize, Greatcents! We are so excited to watch his business grow. Check out his pitch and business here: https://www.greatcents.org/contact-us/grand-island-big-idea-2025

Congrats as well to all 10 finalists who pitched Monday night at Big Idea Grand Island- what an incredible night of community and entrepreneurship.

11/04/2025

We’ve built this city on BIG IDEAS! Big Idea Grand Island 2025 was a huge success. Over 300 attendees and 10 AMAZING business ideas to join our community. Congratulations, Greatcents, for winning $10,000!

11/04/2025

11/03/2025

🚨TODAY TODAY TODAY! 🚨
Big Idea 2025 is OFFICIALLY here — our community’s very own Shark Tank-style pitch competition!
🏆 $10,000 • $2,000 • $1,000 in prizes
🎤 Audience voting
💡 Fast-paced, high-energy, and totally inspiring!

📅 November 3
📍 Open House 4–6 PM at RAH Artistry (309 N. Walnut)
🎭 Pitches start 6:30 PM sharp at The Grand Theater

Free to attend — come early, grab popcorn, and vote for your favorite!

11/03/2025

TODAY!!! It’s the most exciting night of the year for local entrepreneurs! 🎉
Come cheer and vote for YOUR favorite new business or idea as they pitch for $10,000, $2,000, and $1,000 in prizes.
Every finalist walks away with resources to grow their dream!
Think Shark Tank, Grand Island style — fast, fun, and full of BIG ideas!

11/03/2025

We’ve got 10 incredible finalists ready to pitch their Big Ideas live on stage!
🖼️ Social Open House:
📍 RAH Artistry – 309 N Walnut
🕓 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

🎤 Big Idea Live Event:
📍 The Grand Theatre – 316 W Third Street
🕕 Doors Open at 6:00 PM | Event Begins at 6:30 PM

🍿 Free Popcorn • Free Fun • Big Ideas!