For Business Owners and Entrepreneurs.

Micro-businesses include self-employed, start-up, home-based, and other small businesses. They play a crucial role in powering our local, state, and national economies.

Who We Are

Nebraska Enterprise Fund is a state-wide program providing business development services and funding to micro and small businesses.

Programs Offered

Capital

NEF provides flexible lending products to businesses and programs across Nebraska and Southwest Iowa to support your capital needs.

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Training

Trainings like our Credit Building Program are designed to help assist clients and provide more learning opportunities.

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Mentoring

Along with training, NEF also offers one-to-one mentoring covering a variety of business, marketing, and financial planning and analysis.

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Testimonials

“I found in a short time that NEF’s value to the business community goes far beyond the amazing financial/loan programs because they value the growth and sustainability of the businesses they work with.”

Shannon Filing

Owner, Transformation Marketing

“Nebraska Enterprise Fund helped us in the early stages of our business in a time when we needed them most. We’re grateful for the support NEF has provided us since. Jim and his team have been wonderful to work with. They always offer educational and support opportunities for businesses like us to become more successful..”

Jade Jensen

Owner, Appsky

“Thanks to NEF, I’m able to continue increasing my knowledge of how to run my business more efficiently.”

Raymond Heisser

Owner, H.H.E.R.S

Upcoming Events

NEF offers various workshops, classes, and events each month to help small businesses grow and prosper.

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The Latest News

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Viva Fit Kitchen

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Get the support you have been looking for. Business Mentoring • Training • Funding

We can answer all your questions

Main Office

330 North Oakland Avenue
Oakland, NE 68045

Omaha Office

2112 N 30th Street, Ste 103
Omaha, NE 68111

Phone: 402-685-5500
E-mail: nef@nebbiz.org

Fax: 402-260-8355 If you are a member of the media, please send us an email to receive NEF media updates (nef@nebbiz.org).