2020 News Release Archive
NU Connections: "Dream it, Do it" Partners with UNO MBA Capstone
December 10, 2020The nonprofit now has the building blocks to figure out where they need to go in order to bring more awareness to manufacturing career opportunities.
SBDC's International Trade Program Delivers Market Research, Guidance
December 10, 2020Since 2010, the international trade program of NBDC’s Small Business Development Center has operated from the NBDC office at UNO’s College of Business Administration in Omaha.
Client Story: Airport Professional Services, LLC
December 10, 2020PTAC assistance secures government payment for airport firefighting training device firm.
NBDC Names Jamie Bright SourceLink Nebraska Network Navigator
December 01, 2020Bright will join SourceLink Nebraska development efforts and serve Nebraska entrepreneurs and resource partners.
Client Story: Kana Systems
November 19, 2020DoD Contracting Success No Secret for Kana Systems
SourceLink Nebraska is a Building Block for Business
November 18, 2020SourceLink Nebraska is a statewide system that delivers easy access to key service providers and resources supporting entrepreneurs and community development.
NBDC and NSRI Bring Innovators Together for Technology Transfer Day
October 16, 2020Tech Transfer Day prepares Nebraska innovators to present to the Department of Defense with hopes of procuring government contracts.
Client Story: Curbside Magic Mobile Pet Spaw
October 12, 2020SBDC client, Curbside Magic Mobile Pet Spaw of Alliance, Nebraska gets consulting from NBDC to start their mobile grooming business.
Meet the Buyers Government Contracting Conference Goes Virtual in 2020
September 29, 2020The Nebraska Procurement Technical Assistance Center, NBDC program, hosts annual Meet the Buyers Conference virtually due to COVID-19.
NBDC Announces Transition of Professional and Organizational Development Program
September 01, 2020NBDC’s Professional and Organizational Development services to transition to Executive Education at UNO's College of Business Administration
Nebraska SBDC Announces New BuySide Program
September 01, 2020NBDC’s new BuySide program provides credentialed summary business valuation reports at no cost to potential buyers of existing small businesses.
NU Connections Sparks CBA Capstone Project with Omaha Rodeo Inc.
September 01, 2020The non-profit lassoed several innovative ideas for improving its marketing by taking part in a capstone consulting project with teams of UNO Master of Business Administration students.
NBDC Names Scott Asmus SourceLink Nebraska Network Builder
August 14, 2020Asmus will lead SourceLink Nebraska development efforts and serve Nebraska entrepreneurs and resource partners.
NBDC Presents First Nebraska Opportunity Zone Summit
August 13, 2020The first Nebraska Opportunity Zone Summit was held on August 13, 2020. Hosted by NBDC, SBA and DED.
Client Story: Sound Works
August 10, 2020Sound advice from NBDC helps employee buy Norfolk business.
NU Connections Announces New Website Launch
July 13, 2020The new site features a streamlined, modern design; improved functionality; and easy access to essential information to help business organizations leverage university resources.
Client Story: North End Teleservices
July 01, 2020Client Story: North End Teleservices, HubZone company, wins government contract with NBDC services.
Client Story: Eakes Offices Solutions
July 01, 2020Client Story: Eakes Office Solutions expands government sales to Meet COVID-19 needs
Information and Technology Program Presents Methodology Series to Further Innovation
June 18, 2020Wendy Kennedy series “So what? Who cares? Why you?” methodology to explore the business value of new ideas in a peer-to-peer setting.
Client Story: Callaway True Value
June 01, 2020NBDC client goes from employee to owner with the purchase of Callaway True Value.
Information and Technology Program Develops Series for Entrepreneurs in Ag Tech
May 21, 2020NBDC presents a series of webinars and online courses for agriculture technology entrepreneurs with innovations that serve agricultural sectors and support rural development.
Program Highlight: PTAC Transitions to Virtual Services
May 21, 2020Transitioning to electronic and virtual delivery is ensuring that all of the services provided by the Nebraska Business Development Center (NBDC) Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) remain available to current and new clients..
NBDC Launches Agricultural Innovation Series
May 19, 2020A collection of events targeting entrepreneurs with innovations that serve agricultural sectors and support rural development.
Program Highlight: NU Connections Webinar Attracts Entrepreneurs Eager for Funding
May 18, 2020Nearly 100 attendees gained knowledge and advice regarding the Nebraska Business Innovation Act (BIA) grant program.
Client Story: BidItBob Auction Service
May 12, 2020NBDC Client, BidItBob, a Scottsbluff business owner uses auction webcasts and curbside pickup to meet client needs.
NBDC Shares Results of Nebraska Business Response Survey
May 07, 2020State of Nebraska asked business owners and nonprofit leaders to take Nebraska Business Response Survey. The survey closed on 4/24/20. The results are now available.
NBDC Requesting Business Owners to Take Nebraska Business Response Survey
April 15, 2020State of Nebraska is asking business owners and nonprofit leaders to take Nebraska Business Response Survey. The survey closes on 4/24/20.
Nebraska SBDC Announces 5 Day Small Business Challenge
April 10, 2020Nebraska SBDC Announces 5 Day Small Business Challenge - a social media campaign inviting followers to support Nebraska small businesses with daily challenges.
NBDC Responds to COVID-19 with Business Resiliency Resources
April 10, 2020NBDC responds to COVID-19 with Business Resiliency Resources. These resources are to help Nebraska small business owners who are impacted by the Coronavirus.
Client Story: Tally Creative
April 01, 2020NBDC Client, Tally Creative, a Grand Island business owner was able to expand photography studio into a full-service marketing agency in historic Railside District.
NBDC Events Canceled
March 12, 2020The following NBDC events in March have been canceled.
NBDC Client Announced as 2020 Nebraska Small Business Person of the Year Award Winner by SBA Nebraska District Office
March 06, 2020NBDC Client Announced as 2020 Nebraska Small Business Person of the Year Award Winner by SBA Nebraska District Office
NBDC Announces 2019 Nebraska Business Award Winners
March 05, 2020Congratulations to the 2019 award winners.
2019 Employee Development Business of the Year: EAD
March 05, 2020EAD, located in Omaha, Nebraska awarded 2019 Employee Development Business of the Year by Nebraska Business Development Center.
2019 Innovation Business of the Year: Monarch Flyway
March 05, 2020Monarch Flyway, located in Ogallala, Nebraska awarded 2019 Innovation Business of the Year by Nebraska Business Development Center.
2019 Government Contractor of the Year: ACE Reporting-US, LLC
March 05, 2020ACE Reporting-US, LLC, located in Lincoln, Nebraska awarded 2019 Government Contractor of the Year by Nebraska Business Development Center.
2019 Champion of Small Business: Davis Repair, LLC
March 05, 2020Davis Repair, LLC, located in Hay Springs, Nebraska awarded 2019 Champion of Small Business by Nebraska Business Development Center.
Program Highlight: Professional and Organizational Development
February 17, 2020NBDC Professional and Organizational Development program helps project managers prepare to pass the Project Managers Professional (PMP) exam.
Increase Your Sales to Uncle Sam, Meet the Buyers Conference for Government Contractors March 20, 2020
February 12, 2020Nebraska PTAC to host Meet the Buyers Conference for government contracting March 20, 2020, at UNO's College of Business.
NBDC Welcomes New Professional Development Business Consultant, Scott Asmus
February 12, 2020Asmus will help companies gather critical information, improve core processes, and develop talent for the professional and organizational development program.
Client Story: Fyre-Tec
January 22, 2020With help from NBDC, Client Purchases Steel Window Manufacturing Company.
Client Story: Cappuccino and Company
January 22, 2020Scottsbluff business, Cappuccino and Company, uses accounting guidance from NBDC to maintain books.
Client Story: Acme Printing Company
January 22, 2020NBDC Client, Acme Printing Company, Longtime Printing Company Gets New Lease on Life
Program Highlight: NU Connections
January 22, 2020NU Connections links businesses to resources across four University of Nebraska Campuses
Success Story: Ting Therapeutics, LLC
January 22, 2020NBDC Client, Ting Therapeutics LLC, Firm Receives Funding for Clinical Trials of New Medical Therapies