Engler

09/09/2026

What are you going to do today that moves you forward? What’s the bet you’re going to make on yourself?

At Welcome Back, Tom Field reminded us that we’re not just betting on ourselves. We’re betting on the people around us, too.

The road ahead will have twists, turns, and adventures we can’t see coming yet. But the experiences we build together will transform, uplift, and sustain us along the way.

Here’s to the beginning of another year of building people and building businesses that build communities.

09/08/2026

There’s something special about the Engler space when a new school year begins. New faces, familiar friends, and a community ready to get back to work!

We kicked off the year by welcoming new students with tours of the Engler space before gathering around food and conversation. Student Bingo challenged everyone to “find someone who...” and gave new and returning community members a reason to meet someone new, share a story, and build connections!

We were grateful to host Engler alum, Hunter Suchsland to share his story, perspective and help set the tone for the year ahead.

The Welcome Back Event is more than a start to another school year. It is a reminder that entrepreneurship is better when you have people around you who challenge you, encourage you, and keep the fire burning.

Here’s to another year of building businesses, relationships, and a community that lasts well beyond college!

Who is someone you need to get to know this year?

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

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!