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International startups find fertile ground for growth in Nebraska; bolster local economic development
State leaders say Nebraska’s economy has opportunities to grow through attracting startups with international roots to the state to build here. Recent companies seeking to plant their roots in…
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8mHow Werner Enterprises is leading the way for corporate support of startups in Nebraska
Local startups have found Werner Enterprises to be a strong partner in a state that otherwise has little corporate support, they said. For Werner, corporate innovation can’t happen without engaging with the cutting edge of today’s technology and the entrepreneurs driving it.
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6mNew BioNebraska white paper hopes to bring the state together on biotech industry growth
BioNebraska, together with the Nebraska Corn Board, conducted a study on biotech industry needs. While there are some infrastructure improvements that can be made, most recommendations are about leadership from state stakeholders and more investment in workforce development.