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Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce

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Projects far exceed the capacity of our region’s current pool of small-emerging construction businesses. We’ll take you through the process of becoming a certified small and emerging construction business in the City of Omaha.

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United Hispanic Contractors Association

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UHCA’s mission is provide the necessary resources to strengthen the continued growth of our members while promoting the long-term success of Hispanic-owned construction businesses. UHCA provides members with education & training, job opportunities, business and networking events, consulting and advocacy.

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inCOMMON Community Development

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inCOMMON Community Development, a nonprofit organization that works to alleviate poverty and strengthen neighborhoods in Omaha, Nebraska.

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Heartland Workforce Solutions

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Heartland Workforce Solutions is an American Job Center and a non-profit workforce resource serving Douglas, Sarpy and Washington counties. Our partners, programs and services are dedicated to strengthening the Nebraska workforce and connecting people to opportunities, whether you’re a career seeker or employer.

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Center For Rural Affairs

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CFRA supports entrepreneurs and small business owners through their educational training opportunities like the Construction academy offered in English and Spanish. They also have business loans for small businesses, technical assistance, mentoring and networking opportunities.

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SCORE

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SCORE offers mentorship, online courses, webinars in every business topic. You can also find templates and guides that help you answer questions regarding business issues.

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Nebraska Enterprise Fund

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The Nebraska Enterprise Fund seeks to provide equitable capital to small and micro businesses. NEF staff are available to provide information about lending, training, and mentoring opportunities.

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Entrepreneurs Education Collaborative

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EEC is an alliance of community resource organizations, empowering aspiring and existing business owners and operators through free resources, advocacy, and education. Monthly webinars and seminars.

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Catholic Charities

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Catholic Charities provides a variety of services to designed to assist entrepreneurs and small business owners. These services include training, technical assistance, financing, and networking opportunities for microbusinesses.

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City of Omaha

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Omaha Planning Staff will discuss the Approved Contractor Lists for the CNI Curb Appeal Program and the City’s Housing Rehabilitation Program. Contractors will have the opportunity to pick up applications and receive assistance with completing the application.

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Sourcelink Nebraska

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SourceLink Nebraska is an online tool to find all the organizations offering support for small businesses. It’s your online directory to get information of all kinds of business support. It also has guides available that show essential steps to business ownership. You can also find networking events and trainings through the events calendar option.

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REACH Program

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The Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce’s REACH Program staff are available to assist local contractors at all stages of construction. The REACH Construction Industry Certificate program and other opportunities are designed to assist small, minority, and women owned businesses with technical assistance, trainings, bonding, bidding process, etc.

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Metro Community College

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Work opportunities; job listings and partnering with workforce outreach; apprenticeship; industry credits/credentials/certifications and other education

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SEB Authorization

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The City of Omaha’s Small and Emerging Small Business (SEB) Program and Equity and Inclusion programs seek to stimulate small business growth in areas experiencing high levels of poverty. The program supports small business participation in City contracts. Human Rights and Relations staff are available to provide applications and answer program questions.

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NBDC / APEX Accelerator

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The Nebraska Business Development Center (NBDC) is a statewide program that helps strengthen Nebraska businesses for a healthy economy and prosperous communities.

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SBDC (APEX)

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The Nebraska Business Development Center provides free consulting services through their different programs, such as, workshops, and networking opportunities to businesses. NBDC staff are available to discuss SAM registration, e-verify, understanding bids and other government contracting related services through the APEX program.

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City Planning - Section 3

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Section 3 and Davis-Bacon compliance staff from the Omaha Housing Authority and the Omaha Planning Department are available to discuss federal contracting requirements. Qualifying businesses are encouraged to complete the Section 3 business certification application and OHA vendor application. Contractors also have the opportunity to learn more about certified payroll reporting.

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