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Sourcelink Nebraska
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SourceLink Nebraska, a statewide program administered by the Nebraska Business Development Center (NBDC) at the University of Nebraska Omaha, provides connections to comprehensive support resources for business development and growth. Through its extensive network, the program facilitates access to valuable resources at local, state, and national levels. Entrepreneurs and business owners can utilize SourceLink Nebraska's detailed business guides, which outline critical steps for establishing and managing successful enterprises. Additionally, the program features an interactive events calendar that showcases networking opportunities and trainings, enabling business owners and entrepreneurs to enhance their skills and expand professional connections.

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Catholic Charities
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Catholic Charities provides a variety of services to assist entrepreneurs and small business owners. These services include training, technical assistance, financing, and networking opportunities for microbusinesses.

Business Development
Financial Assistance
Technical Assistance
Networking / Mentorship
Nebraska Enterprise Fund
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The Nebraska Enterprise Fund seeks to provide equitable capital to small and micro businesses. NEF staff are available to provide information about lending, training, and mentoring opportunities.
Financial Assistance
REACH Program
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The Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce’s REACH Program staff are available to assist local contractors at all stages of construction. The REACH Construction Industry Certificate program and other opportunities are designed to assist small, minority, and women owned businesses with technical assistance, trainings, bonding, bidding process, etc.
Technical Assistance
Business Development
Networking / Mentorship
Heartland Workforce Solutions
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Heartland Workforce Solutions is an American Job Center and a non-profit workforce resource serving Douglas, Sarpy and Washington counties. Our partners, programs and services are dedicated to strengthening the Nebraska workforce and connecting people to opportunities, whether you’re a career seeker or employer.
Business Development
Technical Assistance
NBDC - APEX Accelerator & SBDC
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The Nebraska Business Development Center (NBDC) is a statewide program that helps strengthen Nebraska businesses for a healthy economy and prosperous communities through its different sub-programs. The Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) program of NBDC is a resource for small business creation and expansion in Nebraska, offering confidential consulting services to entrepreneurs and small business owners looking to start and grow their enterprises or to transition companies to the next generation of ownership. The APEX Accelerator program of NBDC is a resource for small businesses seeking to do business with the government through technical assistance with SAM registration, e-verify, understanding bids, and other government contracting-related services.

Business Development
Technical Assistance
Networking / Mentorship
Omaha 100
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Omaha 100 is proud to provide small business owners with the flexibility and support to get the loan they need, when they need it. We offer access to competitive interest rates and flexible loan terms, with no prepayment penalties. We offer business loans in amounts up to $250,000, ensuring you’ll get the funding you need to launch, operate, or grow your business.

Financial Assistance
Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce
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Projects far exceed the capacity of our region’s current pool of small-emerging construction businesses. We’ll take you through the process of becoming a certified small and emerging construction business in the City of Omaha.
Networking / Mentorship
United Hispanic Contractors Association
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UHCA’s mission is provide the necessary resources to strengthen the continued growth of our members while promoting the long-term success of Hispanic-owned construction businesses. UHCA provides members with education & training, job opportunities, business and networking events, consulting and advocacy.
Networking / Mentorship
Center For Rural Affairs
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CFRA supports entrepreneurs and small business owners through their educational training opportunities like the Construction academy offered in English and Spanish. They also have business loans for small businesses, technical assistance, mentoring and networking opportunities.
Business Development
Financial Assistance
Networking / Mentorship
Technical Assistance
Entrepreneurs Education Collaborative
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EEC is an alliance of community resource organizations, empowering aspiring and existing business owners and operators through free resources, advocacy, and education. Monthly webinars and seminars.
Business Development
Networking / Mentorship
Metro Community College
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Work opportunities; job listings and partnering with workforce outreach; apprenticeship; industry credits, credentials, certifications, and other education.

Business Development
SEB Authorization
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The City of Omaha’s Small and Emerging Small Business (SEB) Program and Equity and Inclusion programs seek to stimulate small business growth in areas experiencing high levels of poverty. The program supports small business participation in City contracts. Human Rights and Relations staff are available to provide applications and answer program questions.
Business Development
Technical Assistance
City Planning - Section 3
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Section 3 and Davis-Bacon compliance staff from the Omaha Housing Authority and the Omaha Planning Department are available to discuss federal contracting requirements. Qualifying businesses are encouraged to complete the Section 3 business certification application and OHA vendor application. Contractors also have the opportunity to learn more about certified payroll reporting.

Technical Assistance
Business Development
SCORE
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SCORE offers mentorship, online courses, webinars in every business topic. You can also find templates and guides that help you answer questions regarding business issues.
Networking / Mentorship
Business Development
Technical Assistance

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