Welcome to Lincoln

Lincoln, Nebraska

Lincoln is in the middle of it all. Located in the southeast corner of the state, about 50 miles southwest of Omaha.

A new cityscape communicates a thriving economy, expansion of new business, influx of talent and endless opportunity.

Lincoln is sweeping top national rankings which are validating its success, yet its charming character and modesty still rings true.

Be a part of the movement, experience the excitement and enjoy all that Lincoln has to offer.

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In Loving Memory of Pat Haverty...

With a very heavy heart, the Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development shares the news that our vice president, Pat Haverty, passed away on September 10, 2020. Finding the words to appropriately express the significance of this loss to our organization and our Chamber family is extremely difficult. Pat was a respected colleague and valued friend to all who were fortunate enough to cross his path. In addition to being an exceptional leader and impactful professional, Pat was a truly kind-hearted individual who will be greatly missed. In tribute to Pat, we are sharing a few sentiments that perfectly capture the truly impactful man he was. Click here to view a video from those that worked with Pat over the years, both in Lincoln and throughout the state.

Rich in people, resources and opportunities

Best Business Climate (Small Metro)

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Lincoln by the Numbers

Population

Lincoln's population has grown

Graphic showing percentages of graduates in Lincoln versus the U.S. average

Education

Percent high school graduate or higher: U.S. 83.2%, Lincoln 94.1%

Percent Bachelor's Degree or Higher: U.S. 32.5%, Lincoln 36.7%

Unemployment

Lincoln's unemployment rates are 2.8%

Non-farm employment

2000: 163,700

2017: 191,700

The Lincoln Buzz

Peltz Named LPED Vice President

The Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development (LPED) announces the promotion of Luke Peltz to Vice President of Economic Development from his previous position of Director of Business Development.

Peltz succeeds Pat Haverty, who passed away in September 2020, and has served as the Interim Vice President of Economic Development since that time.

Five Presented LaunchLNK Awards

The Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development (LPED) has announced five recipients of the LaunchLNK program for 2021. LaunchLNK helps startups get established and grow in Lincoln by providing funding, resources and opportunities.

Corral Technologies, Sub Guru, Oculi Data LLC, Job Share Connect and Iron Sun have been named as recipients of the LaunchLNK award. The LaunchLNK program provides startups with a $25,000 grant, connections to mentors and potential corporate partners and professional services from HBE, Cline Williams, Suiter Swantz, Eakes Office Solutions and Firespring.

Applications Open for LaunchLNK Grants

Deadline is November 6

The Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development (LPED) has announced that applications for the next round of LaunchLNK grants will be accepted through Friday, November 6.

The LaunchLNK program provides startups with a $25,000 grant, connections to mentors and potential corporate partners and professional services from HBE, Cline Williams, Suiter Swantz, Eakes Office Solutions and Firespring. Eligible startups include Lincoln-area companies that have a scalable business model.

CARES Act Grants Available Beginning October 21

With time running out in 2020, there are still millions of dollars in unclaimed CARES Act funds for businesses across Nebraska. Now is the time to apply!

The Latest LPED News

The Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development remains strong in our support of programs that accelerate and support the startup community in Lincoln. The LPED team has been hard at work, continuing to drive innovation and entrepreneurship within Lincoln and we are excited to share the following updates and information regarding Startup Week and NMotion.

Schedule Announced for Startup Week 2020

The schedule and list of events for Techstars Startup Week Lincoln has been announced, beginning on Monday, October 5th and continuing through Friday, October 9th.

This year’s events are online and feature a five-day celebration of the startup community in Lincoln that builds momentum and opportunity around entrepreneurship. The themes of this year’s presenters are Collaboration and Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Social Justice, Looking Forward to Future Opportunities and Tech.

Nebraska Native Returns as Managing Director of NMotion

Applications Open for NMotion Venture Residency and Accelerator Studio

Nationally ranked startup accelerator gener8tor has hired Nebraska native Scott Henderson as a managing director to be based in Lincoln. He will spearhead the NMotion Studio Accelerator and gBETA Lincoln program while serving as the local conduit between the Nebraska startup ecosystem and the broader gener8tor network.

Remembering Pat Haverty

With a very heavy heart, the Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development shares the news that our vice president, Pat Haverty, passed away late last week. Finding the words to appropriately express the significance of this loss to our organization and our Chamber family is extremely difficult.

NMotion, gener8tor Expand Partnership

Building Startups from Scratch

Startup accelerators NMotion and gener8tor have announced an expanded partnership that includes the launch of the NMotion Accelerator Studio in Fall 2020 and the continuation of the gBETA Lincoln pre-accelerator program.

The NMotion Accelerator Studio will solicit applications from individuals and teams (“Co-Founders”) with the goal selecting five teams to each build a startup from scratch.

Success Continues at Second Drive-Thru Career Fair

The continued challenges surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the workforce have forced employers and jobseekers across the country to create innovative solutions. One of those solutions not only continues to connect people with jobs but also provides a blueprint for other communities to emulate across the country.

EmployLNK, the Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development and other local partners hosted their 2nd Drive-Thru Career Fair on July 14.

LPED Welcomes 'Get Nebraska Growing' Initiative

LINCOLN, Neb., June 12 – The Lincoln Chamber of Commerce and Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development are encouraged by today’s announcement by Governor Ricketts to help Nebraska’s economy recover from the COVID-19 pandemic through the ‘Get Nebraska Growing’ initiative.

LPED Connects Lincoln, Innovation Campus to Canadian Electronics Company

A Canadian company, JCA Electronics, has become the newest partner at Nebraska Innovation Campus, Dan Duncan, NIC’s executive director, announced May 21.

JCA develops advanced technology solutions for mobile machines and is emerging as a leader in technology solutions that enable advanced precision agriculture and autonomous applications.