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State of Nebraska Accepting Public Comments on Proposed Use of State Small Business Credit Initiative Funding
3 Nov 2021
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The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) is now accepting public comments on behalf of the State of Nebraska regarding the proposed use of approximately $56.2 million in State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) funding. The funding will be available to the State through the Federal Government starting in 2022.
A product of the American Rescue Plan Act, the $56,234,176 in SSBCI funding that will be available will be administered by DED. Per federal description, the funds are intended to “help address the economic fallout of the pandemic and lay the foundation for a strong and equitable recovery by providing direct support to jurisdictions for programs that increase access to credit for small businesses.”
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The Department of Economic Development has opened applications for the Microenterprise Assistance Program. Up to $1,000,000 in Micro-Lending and up to $2,000,000 in Micro-Technical Assistance funds will be awarded this cycle. Applications must be submitted to the Department no later than 5:00 p.m. on December 1, 2021.
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BEATRICE – The City of Beatrice has appointed a Finance Director to take over when long-time city employee and Finance Director Linda Koch retires early next year. The Beatrice City Council approved the appointment of Hannah Bell, Monday night…who will be promoted effective January 8th. Bell started as an assistant...
FREMONT - Wholestone Farms in Fremont recently approved a new contract for meat packing workers.
On Saturday, the company announced a new three-year union contract that includes the first ever paid sick leave provided by the company. The contract will also strengthen pay, healthcare coverage, and retirement benefits. ...
