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Exterior of a plant shop with large display windows, hanging ferns, and lush potted ferns and tropical plants flanking the entrance. Handwritten window art reads "Hello Spring," and a small sign near the doorway says "The Vine Open."

The Vine Plants New Roots in Downtown North Platte

July 16, 2026

After an unexpected career shift, Jennifer Prince turned her love of plants into The Vine, a thriving specialty plant shop that's helping grow community in downtown North Platte.

A wide daytime view of downtown Omaha, Nebraska, seen from a landscaped urban park. In the foreground, a reflective pool borders paved walkways, terraced seating, trees, and bright orange light poles. Small groups of people are scattered throughout the park. The city skyline rises in the background, including the WoodmenLife Tower, the First National Bank Tower, and the Omaha World-Herald building, beneath a blue sky with scattered white clouds.

Breakthrough Nebraska Entrepreneurship Dashboard Supports Economic Growth at the State Level

July 06, 2026

Out-of-date and inaccurate workforce data hinders key decision-making for small business entrepreneurs and early-stage startup founders, who drive job creation nationwide, and civic planners focused on economic growth.