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Nebraska APEX Accelerator Part of "One-Stop" Office Hours for Business Owners

The Nebraska APEX Accelerator, in partnership with other resource organizations, will participate in Banker, Accounting, Insurance, Legal (B.A.I.L.) Open Office Hours in Omaha.

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Omaha, Nebraska – The Nebraska APEX Accelerator, a program of the Nebraska Business Development Center (NBDC), is excited to partner alongside the GROW Nebraska Women’s Business Center (GNWBC) in their Banker, Accountant, Insurance, Legal (B.A.I.L.) Open Office Hours programming.

The B.A.I.L. Office Hours will take place every Wednesday from 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM at the GNWBC office at 5752 Ames Ave., Omaha, NE 68104. Business owners and entrepreneurs can stop by during these hours to access expertise in business development areas from seasoned professionals.

NBDC's Patrick Guinotte, APEX Accelerator Consultant, will be present every Wednesday at the B.A.I.L. Office Hours to talk to business owners about exploring state, local, and federal government contracting opportunities. NBDC invites business owners and entrepreneurs to visit Guiontte during these office hours to learn more about government contracting and how their business can benefit from this potential new market.

Additionally, the Nebraska APEX Accelerator, the U.S. Small Business Administration, and the City of Omaha will conduct an Intro to State, Local, and Federal Government Contracting training every other month in conjunction with the B.A.I.L. Office Hours at the GNWBC Office. Join us for an overview of the government market and stick around to take advantage of office hours with the various organizations. Dates for the 2024 Intro to Government Contracting classes are:

  • March 20 | 9:00 – 10:30 AM (CDT)
  • May 15 | 9:00 – 10:30 AM (CDT)
  • July 17 | 9:00 – 10:30 AM (CDT)
  • September 18 | 9:00 – 10:30 AM (CDT)
  • November 13 | 9:00 – 10:30 AM (CDT)

Services from the Nebraska APEX Accelerator are available at no cost.

Other organizations participating in the Wednesday B.A.I.L. Office Hours are U.S. Bank, CFO Systems, Thrivent, Lamson Dugan & Murray LLP, Greater Omaha Chamber, AltCap, and the Nebraska Enterprise Fund.

Other services available during B.A.I.L. Office Hours include:

  • Banker – Business Bankers will be here to suggest the right service or product for small businesses pertaining to loans, insurance policies, real estate, payment processing solutions and more.
  • Accountant – Accountants will be able to help conduct accounting activities including accounting research, audit and analysis of financial statements.
  • Insurance – Business Insurance Agents will be able to help research, solicit, negotiate and/or instigate insurance policies.
  • Legal – From mergers and acquisitions to incorporations and bankruptcies, legal representatives have the ability to provide business owners with every legal aspect related to the foundation and establishment of a business.

For questions about the B.A.I.L. Office Hours, call GNWBC at (402)-401-1840.

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