Call on REAP when you are thinking of starting a small business or if you already operate a small business in Nebraska. Through REAP you can create a business plan, research potential markets and marketing ideas, discuss management issues with experienced business specialists, and apply for a small business loan.
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Rural Enterprise Assistance Project
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A team of university-based faculty and student engineers are available to provide small and medium sized companies with NO COST energy, productivity, and waste assessments.
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Through 30+ years of service to the business community in Nebraska and to higher education in Nebraska, the Nebraska Business Development Center has amassed thousands of small victories that together mean a better economy and a better life for all Nebraskans. Beginning with a focus on small businesses through the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Small Business Development Center program and expanding through technology training, the...
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CDR's Small Business Loan Program is designed to assist under-capitalized, start-up and existing small businesses. These businesses, for many reasons, often cannot qualify for traditional bank financing and support. We can provide loans in amounts as low as $1,000 and up to $100,000.
SBA Microenterprise loans: This loan serves start-up and micro-businesses and is funded by the SBA. Loan amounts range from $1,000...
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State of Nebraska Recruiting and Referral Services
A business can post a job order with Nebraska Department of Labor. Department of Labor staff will assist you in the job posting application and interview process; refer qualified candidates; provide job seekers your company application forms and search the NEWorks database of more than 65,000 applicants for job seekers who may have the skills, training and...
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State of Nebraska Recruiting and Referral Services
A business can post a job order with Nebraska Department of Labor. Department of Labor staff will assist you in the job posting application and interview process; refer qualified candidates; provide job seekers your company application forms and search the NEWorks database of more than 65,000 applicants for job seekers who may have the skills, training and...
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The Nebraska Manufacturing Extension Partnership’s (NMEP) sole purpose is to provide small and medium sized manufacturers with the exact tools they need to succeed in the global marketplace. The NMEP works directly with manufacturers, helping them access a national network of more than 2,000 field engineers and manufacturing specialists whose solutions can be tailor-made for each company’s specific needs, ultimately leading to greater productivity, increased...
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The Northeast Nebraska Economic Development District (NENEDD) was created
and recognized by the US Department of Commerce, and the Economic Development Administration (EDA) in 1977. Our main objective is to encourage cooperation between local government officials, community based organizations and the private sector. The mission of NENEDD is to build communities, empower families and advance businesses through the use of a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy...
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University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension is an important resource for all Nebraskans…
The difference between knowledge and “know how”: Extension provides more than just information or knowledge. The goal of extension is to help Nebraskans transform knowledge into “know how” — having confidence, skill and understanding to make better decisions about their businesses, their communities, their families and their personal lives.
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The Nebraska Staff of USDA Rural Development is committed to assisting Nebraskans in accessing USDA financing programs that are designed to offer:
Affordable homeownership and repair opportunities.
Safe and modern rental housing facilities.
Essential public facilities and services including: Water and sewer systems, Community facilities, Telecommunications equipment and facilities
Business opportunities to build and sustain healthy economies.
Financial and technical assistance to cooperative...
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The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) was created in 1953 as an independent agency of the federal government to aid, counsel, assist and protect the interests of small business concerns, to preserve free competitive enterprise and to maintain and strengthen the overall economy of our nation. We recognize that small business is critical to our economic recovery and strength, to building America’s future, and to...
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Business Development Center - University of Omaha
We offer free counseling services to businesses in Nebraska wishing to compete and win contracts with the government. Visit Procurement Technical Assistance Center to learn more about these opportunities as we help businesses sell their goods and services to the government.
Counselors have years of governmental contracting experience in both the government and client roles. From...
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Nebraska Enterprise Fund Website
The Nebraska Enterprise Fund (NEF) was established in 1994 to support programs that serve Nebraska’s small and micro businesses. NEF is a Certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) that provides capital to businesses and programs. NEF works in participation with lenders to fill financing gaps for businesses. NEF provides a directory of its program partners on its website, www.nebbiz.org. ...
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