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Nebraska Environmental Trust Seeks Input On Grant Application Process, Which Has Stirred Past Controversy

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.

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Minimum Wage Could Be Both Blessing And Curse For Employees

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.

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3 Inflation-Savvy Moves To Make Now

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.

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11 States To Share In $1 Billion In Funding For Small Businesses, Entrepreneurs

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.

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Nebraska Small Business Development Center Awarded Additional $125,000 In FAST Funding

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.

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Johnson County, Iowa Has Lots Of Plans For Two Horse Farm

Published by Nikki Palmer on Wed, 10/05/2022 - 5:00am

A barn that houses birds from the Raptor Advocacy Rehabilitation and Education Group at Two Horse Farm is seen. Johnson County purchased Two Horse Farm from Erin Melloy and her husband Brian this year and is already preparing the woodlands, farmstead and prairies for public use. (Joseph Cress / Iowa City Press-Citizen via AP Photo)

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.

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5 Ways Entrepreneurs Can Become More Psychologically Resilient

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).

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Nebraska’s Work Ethic, Educated Workforce May Help Weather Possible Recession, Economist Says

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.

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Is A Line Of Credit Right For Your Business Recession Plan?

Published by Nikki Palmer on Thu, 09/22/2022 - 2:00am

More than 90% of small-business owners are worried about experiencing an economic recession over the next 12 months, according to a June 2022 Goldman Sachs survey.

Because lenders tend to tighten their lending standards during recessions, small-business owners may be looking for ways to secure funds before access to credit is possibly reduced.

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Santa Claus State Agency Returns Millions That Nebraskans Didn’t Know They Misplaced

Published by Nikki Palmer on Tue, 09/20/2022 - 5:00am

One August morning, I noticed an envelope with first class postage – postal speak for Potentially Important – from a bank where I do not bank, sandwiched between the bills and the junk mail.

Inside, I discovered some potentially exciting news indeed: I’d overpaid a credit card balance, closed the account and Citibank owed me.