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.

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.

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.

Contemporary Analysis (CAN) is producing the CANalytics data science conference in Omaha this spring. The event will feature industry experts, tech demos, networking, awards and a ceremony for recent Omaha Data Science Academy grads. The event is limited to 100 tickets that will be available for purchase in the upcoming days.

Infotec 2025 is a business and technology conference that will address topics like tech trends, workforce development and growing the tech industry in Nebraska. The event will take place at the Kiewit Luminarium in Omaha on Monday, May 5. Early bird registration and the call for speakers are open for a few more days.

Applications for Nebraska’s Small Business Assistance Act program open Monday, March 31 at 12 p.m., offering grants and professional services to entrepreneurs across the state. With limited spots and high demand, applicants are encouraged to be ready to apply as soon as the portal opens.

Registration is open for the 2025 Nebraska Women in STEM Conference in La Vista, April 3-4. The conference will feature keynote speaker Raychelle Burks, Ph.D., and an expanded program of networking, professional development and growth opportunities.

Nebraskans curious about the inner workings of the state’s tech and startup community have the opportunity to learn more in upcoming events designed to give up-close access to industry leaders. Tech Nebraska is launching the Tech Talks series, and Nebraska Startup Academy is now the organizer of Scale Omaha.

The 2025 Nebraska Women in Tech Summit was created to elevate women who work in technology in Nebraska. The one-day event was attended by around 250 people and included insights into AI and data security, discussions on career growth and authentic leadership, interactive panels and a resource fair.

The Midlands African Chamber is looking for speakers to lead breakout sessions during the organization’s annual Pitch Black Conference in June. Interested speakers are encouraged to apply by March 15.