Nebraska Business Development Center

New look, same commitment to serving Nebraska's entrepreneurs and businesses! For nearly 50 years, we've provided no-cost business consulting services to any Nebraskan wanting to start, grow, or transition their company. Today, we're proud to launch a modern rebrand that reflects our evolution and future. "As NBDC continues to expand its reach and impact, we wanted a brand that reflects both our rich history and our forward-thinking approach to business development," said Dan Curran, NBDC Executive Director. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gbNfm-je

Need help with your business but not sure where to turn? ?? SourceLink Nebraska, a program of NBDC, can help! Nebraska offers hundreds of low- and no-cost resources to support our entrepreneurs and businesses. Sign up to receive a free Personal Action Plan from SourceLink Nebraska, and they'll pull together a custom list of those resources that can meet your needs. ? Nab yours here: https://lnkd.in/eP5ch4pm

Today is National SBDC Day! One of NBDC's four programs, our Nebraska Small Business Development Center has helped thousands of people start, grow, or transition their businesses through credentialed, confidential, and no-cost support. Nebraska was one of the first states in the nation to have an SBDC program. The concept of connecting university resources to support local entrepreneurs and business owners worked so well that there's now an SBDC in every state! https://lnkd.in/eRtHzgK #SBDCDay

If you're in the West Point area, come join us for lunch! We'll share no-cost resources available for anyone interested in starting a business. ?? Thursday, March 20 | 12:00-1:00 PM ?? Innovation Station (122 Main St.)

Need business help? ?? There are hundreds of low- and no-cost resources available in Nebraska. NBDC's SourceLink Nebraska program can connect you to the right resources for your needs through a Personal Action Plan. Just tell us what you're struggling with, and we'll get you to the right place for help! (And, it's a free service.) Request: https://hubs.ly/Q039s_Vp0

??? What are the steps for growing your business through government contracting? 1?? Sign up for a consultation with one of our APEX Accelerator consultants. We provide no-cost support to help you through every step of government contracting. 2?? We'll help you identify federal industries and certifications that align with your company. 3?? We'll get you registered with the System for Award Management so that you can submit bids and receive payment. 4?? Our consultants will help you find opportunities to bid and prepare a competitive proposal. Interested in getting started? Take the first steps: https://hubs.ly/Q039sYTy0

?? NBDC has several offices across the state, ensuring businesses and entrepreneurs have access to expert guidance no matter where they are. Our home institution is the University of Nebraska at Omaha College of Business Administration, and we proudly partner with others across the state. Through collaborations with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, University of Nebraska at Kearney, Wayne State College, and Chadron State College, we make sure that businesses in every corner of Nebraska have access to the resources they need to succeed. Wherever you are, we're here to help!

?? Happy Friday! What small businesses will you be supporting this weekend? Drop them below! ??

#SBIR and #STTR grant funding is competitive, but NBDC provides opportunities to build relationships with agencies, which can help you: ?? Apply for opportunities that will be the best fit ?? Gain better insight into what makes for a strong application Connect with our Innovation & Technology team: https://hubs.ly/Q039sMNT0

Due to weather conditions, CatCHATs has been postponed. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Stay tuned for the new date coming soon! #CatCHATs #StayTuned #WeatherUpdate