Published by Nikki Palmer on Tue, 10/25/2022 - 4:00am
The Covid-19 Pandemic changed the work landscape drastically, with many industries having to restructure or risk dying off completely. This led many employees to suddenly find their jobs becoming partially or fully remote and forcing everyone to have to adapt. As we reach the end of the pandemic, many, especially those in the real estate development market as was shown at this year’s CRE Summit, are of the opinion that we will move back into the office and return to the way things once were.
Published by Nikki Palmer on Tue, 10/25/2022 - 3:00am
Simply believing you have a diverse workforce isn’t enough for businesses today; there needs to be conversations about color. The Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce’s conference on opportunity, diversity, and equity discussed this year how implementing this in businesses is crucial to the effectiveness of a company.
Published by Nikki Palmer on Tue, 10/25/2022 - 2:00am
LINCOLN — The Nebraska Environmental Trust has scheduled a trio of “listening sessions” — beginning Tuesday — to gather ideas on whether changes are needed in the process of awarding grants that benefit the state’s environment.
The Trust, which grants about $20 million a year in state lottery proceeds after scoring them, has come under fire in recent years for some grant decisions.
Published by jason@omahadail... on Mon, 10/24/2022 - 4:00am
In 2014, Nebraska voters passed Initiative 425 by a margin of almost 20 points (59.47% to 40.53%). This initiative raised Nebraska’s minimum wage above the federal minimum wage, going from $7.25 to $8 on Jan, 1, 2015, and then to $9 on Jan. 1, 2016.
Published by jason@omahadail... on Mon, 10/24/2022 - 3:00am
Inflation isn't leaving your life — at least not right now. While it's still hanging around, you can take three specific actions to better insulate your finances. First, reconsider your emergency fund. Yes, it can be too large — and you may be better off investing that cash. Next, review your home insurance coverage. Rebuilding costs are way up, and most people are underinsured anyway.
Published by Nikki Palmer on Tue, 10/18/2022 - 4:00am
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration announced Tuesday that an additional 11 states will receive up to $1 billion to support small businesses and entrepreneurs.
Funding for the programs will come from the State Small Business Credit Initiative that Democrats reauthorized and expanded in their $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package, known as the American Rescue Plan.
Published by Nikki Palmer on Tue, 10/11/2022 - 2:00am
OMAHA – The Nebraska Small Business Development Center has received its third year of Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program funding of $125,000. FAST provides small businesses and startups, particularly those in underserved communities, with specialized training, mentoring, and technical assistance for research and development. A total of 44 awardees received over $5.4 million in funding nationwide.
Published by Nikki Palmer on Wed, 10/05/2022 - 5:00am
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Erin Melloy sold 83 acres of her family’s land to Johnson County this year hoping its conservation team can be good stewards of the special plot.
Published by Nikki Palmer on Tue, 10/04/2022 - 5:00am
Entrepreneurship is the backbone of any free-market economy. Globally, small and medium-sized businesses represent roughly 90 per cent of businesses and employ over 50 per cent of the workforce. They also contribute about 45 per cent to gross domestic product (GDP).
Published by Nikki Palmer on Tue, 09/27/2022 - 5:00am
LINCOLN — Nebraska has weathered past recessions better than the rest of the country and might again, according to a leading state economist.
Eric Thompson, director of the Bureau of Business Research at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, said Thursday that Nebraska’s high rates of workforce participation and education should help the state fend off the effects of high inflation and an economic downturn.