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Gourmet cocoa brand from Kearney raises $750,000 seed round
Cup of Coa Founder and CEO Jasmin McGinnis shared the significance of this and other milestones, including the hiring of new team members. The expanded team and investors spoke about their belief in the company’s ability to compete with more established brands.
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How university venture capital programs are training the next generation of funders and founders in Nebraska
Student-led groups like the Husker Venture Fund and the Maverick Venture Fund are key players in Nebraska’s small VC scene, having deployed close to $1 million total in pre-seed funding. But this talent pipeline will contribute to Nebraska only if it gets lasting community support.
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Five takeaways from the first Nebraska Data & AI summit
A panel discussed how to build the AI workforce in Nebraska, with recommendations ranging from improved upskilling and more industry-academia partnerships to understanding that every worker needs to have a basic knowledge of AI to be successful.
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newsletter, Sept. 3 – Nebraska Opportunity Exchange
Access to capital remains one of the biggest hurdles for Nebraska small business owners. A new $500k microloan fund launched by the Nebraska Opportunity Exchange aims to change that. The fund marks a first-time collaboration between the Urban League of Nebraska, Invest Nebraska and Nebraska Enterprise Fund. The initiative combines financing with training, mentorship and…
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Nebraska Opportunity Exchange launches $500,000 microloan initiative to empower small businesses
Access to capital remains one of the biggest hurdles for Nebraska’s small business owners. A new $500,000 microloan fund launched by the Urban League’s Nebraska Opportunity Exchange aims to change that.
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Nebraska Center for Entrepreneurship releases 2024-2025 annual report
The annual report highlights programming and achievements that support the college’s recent global recognition. University of Nebraska leaders spoke to the center’s involvement across campuses and the state, as well as what to expect for the 2025-2026 academic year.
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Prairie Portraits: Jenilee Woltman
The Prairie Portraits series features founders, funders and community builders from Nebraska’s innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem.
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The Omaha Data Science Academy receives accreditation in Nebraska
ODSA leaders said the recognition by the Nebraska Commissioner of Education opens up additional opportunities for both the Omaha-based trade school and its graduates. Leadership shared their plans moving forward, including expanding its accreditation outside of Nebraska.
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