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International startups find fertile ground for growth in Nebraska; bolster local economic development
State leaders say Nebraska’s economy has opportunities to grow through attracting startups with international roots to the state to build here. Recent companies seeking to plant their roots in Nebraska include Cattler and Teucer Biotech.
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Student-led window cleaning business wins $15,000 at the New Venture Competition
The Nebraska Center for Entrepreneurship hosted the final round of a two-day, bracket-style competition earlier this week. Narrowed down from 64 teams of UNL students, four finalists pitched their business plans on stage to a panel of judges in pursuit of the $15,000 grand prize.
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The Nebraska Center for Entrepreneurship recognizes contributions to the startup ecosystem at annual awards
The Nebraska Center for Entrepreneurship at UNL hosted its award celebration on Tuesday, honoring leaders and advocates from the state’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. The awards happened in conjunction with UNL’s annual New Venture Competition.
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2024 NBDC Business Awards winners celebrated at Nebraska state capitol
The Nebraska Business Development Center (NBDC) hosted its annual Business Awards in Lincoln on Tuesday. Gov. Jim Pillen was in attendance to congratulate the four award recipients. The ceremony highlighted NBDC’s services as well as the diverse work of the clients it supports around Nebraska.
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The NBDC 2024 annual report showcases a $700 million impact on the Nebraska economy
The Nebraska Business Development Center (NBDC) offers confidential consultations and accessible resources to entrepreneurs building businesses in the state. The program released its annual report detailing statewide impact and celebrated its clients’ achievements at a recent ceremony in Lincoln.
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City of Omaha launches free online resource to assist current and aspiring business owner
ONEBiz is an online resource developed by the Omaha Department of Human Rights and Relations. The free tool offers step-by-step guides and a resource library — all to streamline the process of building a business and working with the city of Omaha.
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Alpaca raises $1.8 million to advance its platform to support educators’ well-being
The Omaha-based EdTech startup closed a seed round to advance its employee engagement tools for educators. The company evolved from sending care packages to teachers to now providing software solutions, including a pulse survey product, to encourage career retention.
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Six Nebraska counties approved as Governor-Designated HUBZones for economic development
This U.S. Small Business Administration program targets small businesses in rural areas. Businesses within these zones can leverage their certification to receive preference when pursuing contracts with the federal government and affiliated agencies. Resources are available to help business owners understand the program.
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New summit seeks to grow Omaha’s investor community
The UNeTech Institute is hosting the Piece by Piece investor summit on May 1 at the Catalyst to engage current and aspiring investors in a one-day free event. The summit is designed to increase access to startup investing and encourage meaningful discussions around what it means to be an investor. Tickets are available now.
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Reinke Manufacturing invests $12 million in automation and the future of small-town Nebraska
A global manufacturer in Deshler, Nebraska invested $12 million into the robotic assembly of its precision center pivot irrigation systems. The upgraded facility ties into Reinke’s efforts to upskill, attract and retain talent in Thayer County, with a population of around 5,000 people.