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The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED), in collaboration with GROW Nebraska Foundation, is pleased to announce the statewide availability of the Nebraska Small Business Assistance Act (NSBAA) Program.

The purpose of the program is to support individuals looking to start a small business or seeking to expand a small business they opened within the past five years.

Under the program, a small business is defined as a business with no more than five full-time equivalent employees based on hours worked (not including the business owner).

The NSBAA Program provides two benefits to qualified individuals:

Funding to access professional services: These include services such as strategic planning, accounting and budgeting, tax return preparation, payroll processes, website development, or assistance setting up an LLC
Grants for both new businesses and existing businesses: Grant funding can be used for eligible business purposes including, but not limited to: startup costs, working capital, franchise fees, equipment, inventory, or purchase/renovation of a place of business.

Applicants for a new business grant could receive up to a $25,000 grant.
Applicants for an existing business grant could receive up to a $12,500 grant.

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Leadership Hastings

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The Leadership Hastings Class of 2023-2024 proudly collaborated with Pacha Soap to design, craft, and package a distinct and purposeful creation: the "Play Hard, Stay Clean" bar of soap.

All profits will benefit HPS Foundation's PROJECT: Playground to help improve playgrounds at Alcott, Hawthorne, Lincoln, Longfellow, and Watson Elementary Schools.

All “Play Hard, Stay Clean” soap bars must be ordered by Friday, April 5, 2024.

Thank you for supporting the ‘23-’24 Leadership Hastings Class, Hastings Public Schools Foundation, and the Hastings community!

Reach out to the Leadership Hastings Class if you have questions or would like to order directly from them!

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State Chamber

Committee bill hearings have officially wrapped. Thank you to every single member and partner who helped ensure that business’ voice was heard during this important process.

There are just over 20 legislative days left. Budget, workforce policy, and tax discussions lie ahead.

Ahead of budget discussions, the Economic forecasting board last week voted to raise revenue projections by $50 mil for the remainder of the fiscal year. However, projections for the next fiscal year took a dip. More here.

All day floor debate begins this week – starting with a short consent calendar and moving onto bills on General and Select File. See today’s agenda here.

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