4H – EntrepreneurShip Investigation (ESI)
Current Information as of: January 14, 2010
EntrepreneurShip Investigation (ESI) is an exciting, interactive, and comprehensive curriculum project designed for youth, ages 10-19. ESI uses a variety of tools to help participants develop their entrepreneurial skills and find their business niche. Through exciting activities, case studies and current technology, participants are transformed into budding entrepreneurs! After completing all levels of the curriculum, [...]
AIM Institute
Current Information as of: February 23, 2010
The AIM Institute is a not-for-profit membership organization that provides entrepreneurship and information technology leadership to Nebraska and the surrounding region. AIM provides a range of services and programs to build individual and organizational capacity in effectively applying IT to business development, workforce recruitment and career development. AIM’s signature annual event is Infotec. IT professionals, [...]
Antelope County Resource Center
Current Information as of: January 13, 2010
Develop and attract commercial ventures in region. Will provide an outreach training hub for the following: small business consultation, career planning for adults and high school graduates, continuing adult education, general equivalency degree programs, financial education, agricultural action programs, and computer training for business and home planning. Reference for area businesses, industry, manufacturing and retail [...]
Bellevue Chamber of Commerce
Current Information as of: January 12, 2010
Since 1961, the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce has been a voluntary, membership-supported organization of business, industrial and professional people who are dedicated to developing, promoting and maintaining a sound and healthy economic climate for Bellevue. The Bellevue Chamber is a non-profit organization with over 550 members working together to enhance the eastern Sarpy County business [...]
Bio Nebraska Life Sciences Association (Bio Nebraska)
Current Information as of: January 14, 2010
Bio Nebraska Life Sciences Association (Bio Nebraska) was formed in 2005 as a nonprofit trade association dedicated to the development and growth of Nebraska’s bioscience industry through: Supporting basic research in the life sciences Aiding in the development of a highly educated work force; and Providing a welcoming environment for attracting new and expanding businesses [...]
Box Butte Development Corporation
Current Information as of: January 13, 2010
Help to successfully foster the development of entrepreneurial and small business ventures as well as to enhance and diversify the economy of Box Butte County. Office equipment is provided with computer and internet access also. Business planning help provided. Contact with local REAP group named Western Entrepreneurs Support Team (WEST). Business Assistance Center (Business Incubator) [...]
Buffalo County Economic Development
Current Information as of: January 13, 2010
The Buffalo County Economic Development Council was formed in 1986 and has worked closely with city, county and state leaders to make Kearney & Buffalo County more attractive to businesses for 22 years. A non-profit corporation that supports and promotes responsible and sustainable economic development, the Council’s board and staff are comprised of a diverse [...]
Bureau of Business Research – University of Nebraska Lincoln
Current Information as of: January 12, 2010
The Bureau of Business Research (BBR) is an applied economic and business research entity of the College of Business Administration at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Located in the Department of Economics, the BBR exists to accomplish two primary purposes. First, it provides relevant information and insightful data on economic conditions, in Nebraska, the Great Plains, [...]
Buy Fresh, Buy Local Nebraska
Current Information as of: January 20, 2010
Buy Fresh, Buy Local Nebraska is an outreach and marketing initiative to promote and support local foods. The initiative began in 2006 after much research by a group of consumers, farmers, non-profits and small local businesses that wanted to create something of benefit for all Nebraska communities. With on-going grass roots support, it is a [...]
CAMP Coworking
Current Information as of: March 7, 2011
What is CAMP? We wanted a collaborative place to work surrounded by inspirational people. A day at the office for us includes relaxing on a comfy couch with a laptop. Good coffee, a muffin from a local bakery, and maybe even a beer. And being motivated and inspired by all of the productivity, fun, and [...]
Catholic Charities – Microbusiness Training and Development Program
Current Information as of: March 1, 2010
Of the many programs offered by the Catholic Charities, Inc of Omaha, this program is designed to assist persons who want to start their own small business. The Microbusiness Training and Development Project offers training in business skills, micro-loans and ongoing technical assistance. Classes are available in Spanish, and referrals are made for English training. [...]
Center for Applied Rural Innovation
Current Information as of: February 2, 2010
Mission Statement: To help create a rural community and agricultural structure that is economically viable, environmentally sound, socially acceptable and sustainable into the future. Our foci include leadership, sustainable agriculture, and economic and community development through education and research. CARI is the focal point within the University of Nebraska–Lincoln for communities and individuals to obtain [...]
Center for Entrepreneurship – University of Nebraska – Lincoln
Current Information as of: January 12, 2010
The mission of the Center for Entrepreneurship at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln is to inspire and empower UNL students to become world-class entrepreneurs and to help create an entrepreneurial environment that encourages them to do it here. We fulfill this mission by: Encouraging students to consider ownership as an alternative career path; Enabling [...]
Center for Rural Affairs – Rural Enterprise Assistance Project
Current Information as of: January 11, 2010
Mission: REAP is a business development program with the Center of Rural Affairs. Its mission is to strengthen rural communities through small, self-employed business development. Services: It provides individuals with business management training, technical assistance, lending capital, loan packaging, and networking opportunities for starting and growing a business. Roundtables and/or associations of micro-entrepreneurs are formed [...]
Center for Rural Research and Development, UNK
Current Information as of: January 20, 2010
The mission of the Center for Rural Research and Development focuses on empowering the region’s residents to seek avenues of rural economic development by building entrepreneurial and professional capacity, and by encouraging creative thinking about the economic growth of our region. The center espouses the “grow-your-own” philosophy of economic development, known as economic gardening, as well [...]
Central Community College – Entrepreneurship Program
Current Information as of: January 14, 2010
The Entrepreneurship Center at Central Community College offers workshops, seminars and other events to educate and promote business ownership in the communities that it serves. The rewards of being your own boss are great, but so are the challenges. If you want to own your own business, Central Community College offers entrepreneurship education to help [...]
Central Community College – Small Business Incubator/Institute
Current Information as of: January 28, 2010
The Incubator is one of the services provided by the Small Business Institute, located on the campus of Central Community College, Hastings. The main purpose of the Incubator is to provide space for new small business start-ups and/or for small business owners that wish to grow and expand. In addition, occupancy in the Incubator should [...]
Central Nebraska Community Services (CNCS)
Current Information as of: January 12, 2010
The Community Economic Development Department, part of the Central Nebraska Community Services, assists families, businesses, and neighborhoods with economic development. Economic development activities the department focuses on is providing housing and business opportunities. CED Department provides loans and technical assistance to small businesses that do not have access to a conventional lender. Loans and technical [...]
Community Action Partnership of Mid-Nebraska (Mid-Nebraska Community Services)
Current Information as of: January 11, 2010
To provide alternative employment opportunities, increase employment capacity, encourage economic development, and offer microbusiness funding opportunities. The lending program encourages the start-up of small, emerging businesses and the expansion of established businesses. A caring, non-profit organization that provides resources to help people and communities in 27 counties, grow within themselves for a better future.
Community Development Resources
Current Information as of: January 12, 2010
CDR is a 501 non-profit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), as designated by the U.S. Department of Treasury’s CDFI Fund. What is a CDFI? Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) are mission-driven private financial institutions specifically dedicated to, and whose core purpose is, providing financial products and services to people and communities underserved by traditional financial [...]
