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2023 News Release Archive

Loren Kucera: A 30-Year Legacy of Business Guidance

December 21, 2023

His coworkers call him “The Legend.” That’s because Loren Kucera has helped some of northeast Nebraska’s most impressive and innovative companies start, grow and develop in his more than 30 years as a consultant at the Nebraska Business Development Center (NBDC).

NBDC’s Graduate Assistants Roll Up Their Sleeves, Experience Real-Life Business Challenges, Success

December 07, 2023

Serving as a consultant to actual small business clients and entrepreneurs benefits the state’s economy and the students in the Graduate Assistant program at the Nebraska Business Development Center (NBDC).

Lincoln Inventor, Entrepreneur is Inspired To Improve Life for All Wheelchair Users

November 28, 2023

Being a paraplegic wheelchair user comes with innumerable challenges and obstacles that could be overwhelming for most people, but not for Jason Leuck.

Small Business Saturday Spotlights the Value Buying Local Brings to Nebraska Economy

November 20, 2023

The holidays are for celebrating, and Small Business Saturday is a celebration of the key role independent, locally-owned businesses play in Nebraska’s economy.

CK Tools, LLC is a Labor of Love for Cozad Family

November 14, 2023

The retirement of an established Nebraska Snap-On Tools franchisee proved to be the perfect opportunity for Chris and Karlie Buss of Cozad to become business owners, securing their own Snap-On franchise and building a future for their family.

Area Business Owners Meet Directly with Government Agencies at Scottsbluff Meet the Buyers Conference

October 26, 2023

The Nebraska Business Development Center (NBDC) APEX Accelerator program hosted its biannual Meet the Buyers government contracting conference in Scottsbluff from October 17-19, bringing together business owners from multiple states to explore government contracting opportunities.

Elevate Wellness Offers Wide Range of Services To Bring Physical Therapy to Underserved Region

October 17, 2023

Delivering high quality physical therapy and patient-centered care are two goals of Elevate Wellness, a McCook-based clinic founded by experienced physical therapist Emily Young to serve western Nebraska and the surrounding region.

Big Mama’s Kitchen Serves Up Food for the Soul

October 09, 2023

Family, faith and delicious food continue to distinguish Big Mama’s Kitchen & Catering as one of the crown jewels of Omaha’s collection of locally-owned restaurants.

Position Announcement: Alexander Coon Named South Panhandle NBDC Center Director

September 18, 2023

Coon will provide no-cost consulting services to businesses in Scottsbluff and the surrounding area.

Fall 2023 Meet the Buyers Conference Provides the Opportunity for Government Contracting Success

September 13, 2023

Meet the Buyers is Nebraska's premier government contracting conference. The Fall 2023 conference returns to Scottsbluff, Nebraska on October 17-19. Highlights include regional Sentinel and Milcon project highlights, training sessions, and networking with government buyers.

Greenhouse in the Snow Continues to Flourish, Adding International Markets, Commercial Kits

September 13, 2023

An innovative idea from an Alliance man some 35 years ago has since blossomed into a company with sales across the United States and now expanding into Canada and Europe.

First-Time Business Owner is Wired for Growth While Providing Internship Opportunities

September 06, 2023

A switch in careers to focus on electrical services and property redevelopment is empowering first-time business owner Depree Seavers as he builds his company and helps college students interested in becoming electricians through paid internships.

NBDC Names Curran New Executive Director

August 28, 2023

Dan Curran will be the third executive director in NBDC's nearly 50-year history of serving Nebraska business owners and entrepreneurs.

Great Thinkers Learning Academy Sparks The Joy of Learning for Students, Teachers

August 13, 2023

An Omaha woman with more than 20 years of experience in education has founded Great Thinkers Learning Academy, a source of individualized online and in-person tutoring in a wide variety of subjects to help improve test scores and “create a joy of learning.”

‘CanaryBox’ Device Works to Refocus Attention During Stressful Situations in Operating Rooms

August 01, 2023

An innovative Lincoln-based company enhances operating room focus and patient safety through the 'CanaryBox' device, which reduces surgeon's music volume in response to changing patient conditions.

Los dueños de negocios de habla hispana tienen un nuevo recurso para hacer crecer sus negocios en Nebraska

July 19, 2023

Carlos Garzón brindará consultoría empresarial sin costo en todo el estado.

Position Announcement: Spanish-Speaking Business Owners Have New Resource for Growing Their Businesses in Nebraska

July 19, 2023

Carlos Garzón will provide no-cost business consulting statewide for the Nebraska APEX Accelerator program.

Maslowsky Grading, Inc. Unearths New Business Through Government Contracting

July 06, 2023

Family-owned business Maslowsky Grading, Inc. in Tekamah, Nebraska, has expanded its operations by securing government contracting opportunities. The company, founded in 1978, provides services such as grading, excavation, demolition, and heavy equipment hauling and has since completed various government projects, including contracts with the City of Omaha and the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.

HUBZone Changes to Help Nebraska Businesses in the Federal Contracting Market

July 05, 2023

Changes to the federal HUBZone map mean new communities will have increased advantages in the government contracting marketplace.

Innovations at CellGro Technologies LLC Advancing Medical Research, Treatments

June 07, 2023

A Lincoln company co-founded by a University of Nebraska professor is engineering a new technology that enables medical researchers to grow a multitude of cells in a small environment in the hopes of advancing discoveries and treatments for a wide array of diseases and conditions.

NBDC Executive Director Catherine Lang Announces Retirement

June 01, 2023

Catherine Lang, Nebraska Business Development Center (NBDC) Executive Director, has announced her intention to retire in January 2024.

Asistentes de Posgrado Reducen Barreras del Idioma Para Los Aspirantes a Nuevos Negocios

May 11, 2023

Ayudar a los empresarios latinos del estado y a los nuevos aspirantes de negocios a superar las barreras lingüísticas es una recompensa profesional y personal para los asistentes de Posgrado (GAs) de habla hispana del Centro de Desarrollo de Negocios de Nebraska (NBDC, por sus siglas en inglés).

Spanish-Speaking Graduate Assistants Ease Language Barriers for New Business Hopefuls

May 11, 2023

Helping the state’s Latino entrepreneurs and new business hopefuls overcome language barriers is professionally and personally rewarding for the Spanish-speaking Graduate Assistants (GAs) at the Nebraska Business Development Center (NBDC).

2Evolve Technologies Eyes the Future of IT

May 10, 2023

Omaha-based 2Evolve Technologies helps businesses around the globe access the technology services they need to be successful.

NBDC APEX Accelerator Consultant Chuck Beck Elected to Leadership Post in National Association

May 09, 2023

NBDC's Chuck Beck was elected to serve as the Region 7 Director for the Association of Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (APTAC).

2022 Pitch Competition Winner Aims  To Better Serve Community Health Needs

April 26, 2023

Hazlo Health was the winner of the 2022 Minority Small Business Summit Pitch Competition.

Three Nebraska Businesses Honored for Excellence, Community Contributions

April 13, 2023

FixLexia, Grain Weevil, and Kana Systems are being honored as the 2022 Nebraska Business Development Center Business Award Honorees.

DEADLINE EXTENDED - Call for Applications: Minority Small Business Summit Pitch Competition

April 06, 2023

Minority small business owners are invited to submit their application to participate in a pitch competition that will take place at the Minority Small Business Summit on June 8, 2023.

DAP Trucking, Inc. is Building Success One Heavy Load at a Time

March 08, 2023

William Page has created a successful business rooted in integrity and a strong work ethic. Learn how NBDC has supported his journey.

Spring Meet the Buyers Conference Lays Out Welcome Mat for Government Contracting

February 28, 2023

The Spring Meet the Buyers conference is an opportunity for business owners to network directly with government agency representatives.

Position Announcement: New NBDC Consultant Will Offer Support for Spanish-Speaking Business Owners

February 22, 2023

Alan Martinez, MBA has been named the Bilingual Business Consultant for Nebraska's Small Business Development Center (SBDC) program.

El nuevo consultor de NBDC ofrecerá apoyo a los empresarios de habla hispana

February 22, 2023

Alan Martinez brindará consultoría empresarial sin costo en todo el estado.

Censio Analytics Creates Unique Assessments to Evaluate, Increase Student Retention

February 14, 2023

A game-based assessment designed to address the inequality in college retention and completion among underserved students and help them realize their full potential is the creation of Omaha company Censio Analytics.

Position Announcement: Phelps and McCarthy Named SBDC Center Directors for Omaha, Chadron

February 09, 2023

Kiley Phelps, MBA, has been named the new SBDC center director for the metropolitan region. Christopher McCarthy, Ph.D., has been named the SBDC center director for the north panhandle region.

Innovative Rx Fills Unique Needs for Doctors, Patients

January 11, 2023

The ability to refine, combine, and personally tailor medications to fit a doctor’s orders as well as the needs of individual patients sets Innovative Rx, a compounding pharmacy in Kearney, apart from the services available at a traditional pharmacy.

Prescription Pyro, LLC is Dedicated to Fighting and Preventing Wildfires

January 11, 2023

The loss of his best friend’s life nearly 30 years ago put Bob Harrold on a career path where he and his company, Prescription Pyro, are dedicated to saving lives and protecting property.

NBDC’s Procurement Technical Assistance Center Renamed to Nebraska APEX Accelerator

January 10, 2023

The Procurement Technical Assistance Center will be renamed to Nebraska APEX Accelerator.

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