Nebraska Chamber of Commerce and Industry

And then there were two. Congratulations to Valley Irrigation - A Valmont Company and Outlook Nebraska on being the finalists for the 2024 Coolest Thing Made in Nebraska competition! Voting for the final round is open until Sunday. Who will take the cake? ?? Cast your vote below! ?? https://ow.ly/aJBk50TGS6E #ManufacturingMonth

Central Community College was awarded nearly $648,000 from the National Science Federation to boost participation among minorities and underserved populations in its advanced manufacturing design technology program. The funding will help meet the growing demand for skilled technicians by helping students earn specific certifications and will support the development of interactive materials that will boost students’ abilities. Learn more about the grant at https://ow.ly/VY9A50TByyW. #ManufacturingMonth

Midlands Business Journal's 2024 40 Under 40 has been released, and this is one of our favorite classes yet! Our very own Laurel Oetken, Tech Nebraska Executive Director, was named to the class for her outstanding leadership, career potential and success, and dedicated community involvement. Congratulations, Laurel! ?? https://ow.ly/eA1S50TGVkZ

The national small business jobs index came in at 99.84 in September, bringing the 2024 average to 100.31, indicating that employment growth is expected to remain modest. For the fourth consecutive month, the Midwest led all regions in small business employment growth, with Education and Health Services continuing to be the top-performing sectors. Learn more, https://ow.ly/hUkv50TCyy0.

Last week, the Nebraska Department of Economic Development recertified Holdrege into Nebraska's Economic Development Certified Community Program for the fourth time! This achievement reflects Holdrege's strong commitment to supporting its businesses and fostering a vibrant local economy. https://ow.ly/22a350TBL0l

UNO’s College of Business Administration jumped 44 places in the U.S. News Undergraduate Business Program Ranking, bringing it to a top 30% program. UNO’s CBA offers four graduate degrees, dual degree options, graduate certificates, and executive education programs. Congrats, University of Nebraska at Omaha College of Business Administration! #NEChamberMember https://ow.ly/6uvu50TCfMC

On Saturday, the NE Chamber, NE Chamber Foundation and Tech Nebraska hosted a Husker tailgate with an amazing spot sponsored by Endicott Clay! Also a big thank you to Cox Communications for donating some tickets and Champions Club passes. Thanks to everyone who stopped by! We had a great time cheering on the Huskers! ????

internNE, Powered by Aksarben employer applications are open! The program matches intern wages, helping you build your talent pipeline of tomorrow and invest in Nebraska's future business leaders. Learn more at internNEB.org! ??

Don't wait, this is your last chance to vote! ? Round 3 of the Coolest Thing Made in Nebraska competition ends in just 6 hours, and your favorite product needs your support to make it to the finals! Cast your vote before midnight tonight! ?? https://ow.ly/IXFZ50TBvuV #ManufacturingMonth

internNE, Powered by Aksarben connects students with employers and reimburses employers for eligible internship expenses. Tune into our Manufacturing Roundtable on October 9 to hear from internNE Executive Director, Shonna Dorsey, on how internNE can benefit your manufacturing company!???? Register below! https://ow.ly/Nbzv50TrNRE #ManufacturingMonth