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More Than Smiles: A Veteran’s Extraordinary Mission
VBOC VETERAN BUSINESS SHOUTOUT Platte River Orthodontics Veteran-Owned · Gretna, Nebraska · Orthodontic Care with Purpose At Platte River Orthodontics in Gretna, Nebraska, orthodontic care goes far beyond straightening teeth. The practice actively supports cleft...
VBOC Military Spouse Business Shoutout
VBOC VETERAN SPOUSE SPOTLIGHT Simpla Genetics Board-Certified Genetic Counselor · Military Spouse · Entrepreneur What happens when a decade of clinical expertise meets the flexibility of entrepreneurship? For one military spouse, it became Simpla Genetics — a private...
Success Story Spotlight: Arapahoe Homecare Cooperative
Arapahoe Homecare Cooperative Brings Essential Care Back to the Community When the nursing home in Arapahoe, Nebraska closed its doors, local residents faced a growing challenge: how to access quality care while remaining in their homes and community. Rather than...
Veteran Spotlight – Verdigre PrintWorks
Veteran · Entrepreneur · Community Printer What does it look like when military persistence becomes a business? For the founder of Verdigre PrintWorks, it looks like a commercial print shop that stepped in when Knox County lost its only printer and turned that gap...
Viva Fit Kitchen
How One Business Owner Scaled Her Healthy Meal Prep Business with Nebraska Enterprise Fund's Support Viva Fit Kitchen, a healthy meal prep company with a Mexican twist, is not just about serving delicious food but also helping others lead a healthy lifestyle. The...
Legato Living Elkhorn
How Legato Living's Individualized Care Sets Them Apart as a Locally Owned Memory Care Facility The odds are high that you know someone living with dementia experiencing memory-related challenges. Caring for someone with memory impairment is becoming increasingly...
Dirty Birds
From Dream to Reality: How Dirty Birds' Fried Chicken Restaurant Became Possible with the Help of Nebraska Enterprise Fund When you hear the words “dirty birds,” fried chicken may not be the first thing that comes to mind, but the phrase “Dirty Birds” has been popular...
Long Walk Farm
From Seed to Success: The Inspiring Growth of Long Walk Farm in Council Bluffs Over the Last 3 Years Long Walk Farm is a diverse, sustainable and regenerative farm located in Council Bluffs, Iowa. The farm is run by two owners, Matt and Tiffiny. They both grew up on...
Fermented Felon
From Adversity to Artistry: The Story Behind Fermented Felon Kombucha You’ve probably heard about the health benefits of drinking apple cider vinegar. Did you know you can make it yourself? Tony Horner does. Tony is the founder and entrepreneur behind Fermented...
Heavi Hitters
From Hobby to Business: Shannon's Journey with Heavi Hitters and Nebraska Enterprise Fund Shannon was 6 years old when she gave her first haircut. It was a buzz cut - on her beloved teddy bear. When she was 12, she started cutting her brothers’ hair with clippers...
VBOC Military Spouse Business Shoutout
VBOC VETERAN SPOUSE SPOTLIGHT Simpla Genetics Board-Certified Genetic Counselor · Military Spouse · Entrepreneur What happens when a decade of clinical expertise meets the flexibility of entrepreneurship? For one military spouse, it became Simpla Genetics — a private...
Success Story Spotlight: Arapahoe Homecare Cooperative
Arapahoe Homecare Cooperative Brings Essential Care Back to the Community When the nursing home in Arapahoe, Nebraska closed its doors, local residents faced a growing challenge: how to access quality care while remaining in their homes and community. Rather than...
Veteran Spotlight – Verdigre PrintWorks
Veteran · Entrepreneur · Community Printer What does it look like when military persistence becomes a business? For the founder of Verdigre PrintWorks, it looks like a commercial print shop that stepped in when Knox County lost its only printer and turned that gap...
Viva Fit Kitchen
How One Business Owner Scaled Her Healthy Meal Prep Business with Nebraska Enterprise Fund's Support Viva Fit Kitchen, a healthy meal prep company with a Mexican twist, is not just about serving delicious food but also helping others lead a healthy lifestyle. The...
Legato Living Elkhorn
How Legato Living's Individualized Care Sets Them Apart as a Locally Owned Memory Care Facility The odds are high that you know someone living with dementia experiencing memory-related challenges. Caring for someone with memory impairment is becoming increasingly...
Dirty Birds
From Dream to Reality: How Dirty Birds' Fried Chicken Restaurant Became Possible with the Help of Nebraska Enterprise Fund When you hear the words “dirty birds,” fried chicken may not be the first thing that comes to mind, but the phrase “Dirty Birds” has been popular...
Long Walk Farm
From Seed to Success: The Inspiring Growth of Long Walk Farm in Council Bluffs Over the Last 3 Years Long Walk Farm is a diverse, sustainable and regenerative farm located in Council Bluffs, Iowa. The farm is run by two owners, Matt and Tiffiny. They both grew up on...
Fermented Felon
From Adversity to Artistry: The Story Behind Fermented Felon Kombucha You’ve probably heard about the health benefits of drinking apple cider vinegar. Did you know you can make it yourself? Tony Horner does. Tony is the founder and entrepreneur behind Fermented...
Heavi Hitters
From Hobby to Business: Shannon's Journey with Heavi Hitters and Nebraska Enterprise Fund Shannon was 6 years old when she gave her first haircut. It was a buzz cut - on her beloved teddy bear. When she was 12, she started cutting her brothers’ hair with clippers...