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Flavorful plate owner Jorge Denis serves harkens back to his family and his childhood in Cuba.

Jenna Thayer launched Love Ewe Candles in her hometown of Glenvil, a company built on hand-poured, all-natural soy candles.

Towne and Digital Moxie Studio are receiving accolades and recognition for their video and film productions.

Hill Bros, a company that provides dry van and refrigerated trucking services to a wide variety of customers, has been able to distinguish themselves through exceptional service.

Known today as Daycos and situated since 1980 in Norfolk, Neb., the company provides transportation revenue solutions from full-service billing services to self-billing software.

Meet the Buyers is an event that allows Nebraska businesses to connect directly with buyers at government agencies.

DARO Systems Founder Kristen Bernhard is solving one of the livestock industry's biggest challenges: eliminating the threat of outbreaks that can devastate herds and cost billions.

Just as with the entrepreneurs it helps to find success, Nebraska Innovation Labs has taken an idea and developed it into a resource for business hopefuls, and opportunities for young tech talent in the state.

Ghaith Al Saifi, Samiat Ajao, and Ola Babalola are graduate students using their skills to make an impact on real businesses in Nebraska.

Xavier Jackson, founder of Local Art Plug, has found a creative way to promote local artists and musicians by connecting them digitally and physically with audiences eager to support their work.

A chef for 16 years, dietitian for nearly a decade, and an award-winning barbeque pitmaster for more than eight years, Ivory Scott has a resume as rich as the BBQ sauces he makes and bottles at Aster's Foods.

Nicholas Fisher has been named the Center Director for the North Panhandle Region of Nebraska's SBDC program.

SourceLink Nebraska partners with organizations like Cheyenne County's e3 initiative, connecting business owners and entrepreneurs to the resources they need.

The Nebraska Enterprise Fund has been providing capital, training, mentoring and technical assistance to support entrepreneurs and new businesses for more than 30 years and continues to expand its product offerings and services to small business owners across the state.

NBDC's Innovation and Technology Program helps Nebraska entrepreneurs connect to the funding, resources, and networks they need to commercialize their innovative products and services.

Bluestem Biosciences is creating a more sustainable future by developing chemicals from micro-organisms instead of oil.

The Nebraska APEX Accelerator provides no-cost support to help businesses navigate the world of government contracting.

Armando "Al" Leal's company, Al's Old House Repairs, specializes in restoring historic buildings to their original beauty.

The proven need for wildfire suppression and prevention services offered by Prescription Pyro, LLC, is prompting founder and owner Bob Harrold of Broken Bow to launch a second company dedicated to prevention through the removal of woody encroachment. These efforts led Harrold to being named the 2023 NBDC Government Contractor of the Year.

NBDC's Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Consultants offer support for the entire life of your business, whether you're just getting started, ready to grow, or are ready to transition to the next generation of ownership.

Gloria Patricia Avalos is the owner of Patty's Childcare Centers in Papillion and Omaha. She is NBDC's 2023 Champion of Small Business.

Benjamin Benton has been named the new Northeast Nebraska Center Director for the Small Business Development Center program of the Nebraska Business Development Center

Un negocio que comenzó en el garaje del propietario es ahora una próspera firma de servicios de Tecnología de la Información (TI) que está haciendo crecer su lista de clientes satisfechos y dando a los profesionales de TI una oportunidad de empleo dentro de la comunidad de Grand Island.

The success of Blue Sky Dynamic Group in securing government contracts is building the nationwide reputation of its subsidiaries – Dynamic Systems, Inc. and Prairie Ridge Solutions – and benefitting the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska.

A business that began in the Rick Aguilera's garage is now a busy Information Technology services firm growing its list of satisfied customers and giving IT professionals an opportunity for employment within the Grand Island community.

Family Room, co-founded by Dr. Breanna Hetland and Greg Nelson, is a user-friendly way to alleviate the stress and confusion of these hospital situations.

Governor Jim Pillen, Nebraska Economic Development Director K.C. Belitz, and Executive Dan Curran announced the 2023 NBDC Business Award Winners and released NBDC's annual economic impact numbers.

International Women’s Day is on March 8. NBDC is celebrating the significant contributions of women-owned businesses in Nebraska.

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.

The opportunity to “try it before you buy it” is drawing cheers from a growing list of customers at Bottles & Barrels, LLC, a year-old business in the Elkhorn area featuring a wide array of beers, wines and spirits available for sampling.

A family-owned liquor store in Gordon, Neb., has become a popular destination for area residents and a welcome source of support for community events, schools and other local organizations.

Entrepreneurs helping other entrepreneurs is the idea behind the Embolden Network, a vibrant organization founded by two small business owners, Dayana Hurtado and Alejandra Valdez.

Ashley Graham is the founder of A-Team Cleaning, a Lincoln company that offers residential and commercial cleaning.