Several organizations across Nebraska offer technical assistance to small businesses. For general technical assistance, contact:
Manufacturing
- One-Stop Business Assistance Center – Operated by the Nebraska Department of Economic Development, the Center provides detailed technical assistance. 800-426-6505. The Center also maintains an extensive, in-depth, and up-to-date website of resources about every aspect of starting up and operating a business. Visit Site...
- Nebraska Microenterprise Partnership Fund – The NMPF focuses on helping the state's residents build hobbies and skills into second or primary jobs. Focusing on companies with five or less employees, the Fund's website offers an extensive list of organizations that offer technical assistance. Visit Site...
- REAP (Rural Enterprise Assistance Project) – A program of the Center for Rural Affairs, REAP is Nebraska’s largest microenterprise program. It operates on a state-wide, rural basis through regionally based Business Specialists. REAP provides lending, training, networking, and technical assistance. Visit Site...
Manufacturing
- Nebraska Business Development Center - NBDC sites in Norfolk and Omaha offer training and assistance to organizations interested in becoming lean enterprise manufacturing operations. Visit Site...
- Nebraska Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) - Provides business and technical services to manufacturers and processors throughout the state. MEP is a program of the Nebraska Industrial Competitiveness Alliance (NICA), a public/private partnership dedicated to providing services to Nebraska businesses. Visit Site...
- Grow Nebraska - This membership organization offers technical assistance at all levels, including website design and photography. Also offers product evaluation. Visit Site...
- Nebraska Business Development Center - NBDC sites in Kearney, Lincoln and Omaha offer procurement technical assistance to Nebraska businesses interested in government contracting. Visit Site...
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