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In ‘rug pull,’ DED delayed new BIA contracts for months and left startups with few answers
A legal review at DED and a new funding stream for the BIA was poorly communicated to new awardees under the program, who had to wait from July until mid-September to start receiving expected grant funding. Questions remain about how and to what level the BIA is being funded this year.
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Nebraska’s Economic Landscape: Challenges, Opportunities and Strategic Recommendations
The Nebraska Chamber Foundation released the inaugural Nebraska Economic Competitiveness Assessment, a measurement of Nebraska’s economic standing compared to peer states. The report was produced in partnership with consulting firm Economic Leadership, LLC.
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Using data to grow Nebraska’s tech workforce
In order to grow the tech workforce in Nebraska, we need to understand more about who the current tech workers are. The soon-to-be-launched Nebraska Tech Workforce Dashboard will provide a detailed look at the state’s tech talent that anyone can access.
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People Search Media in Omaha
The World Herald is reporting that Silicon Valley startup People Search Media has decided to open a new office in the Omaha area. People Search Media owns dozens of websites and applications that help people find information quickly and effectively. We also develop applications which help people protect and control their personal information. These web…