The business community of Lincoln recognizes the need to craft our own future. A quote from computer scientist Alan Kay sums it up best —“the only way you can predict the future is to build it.”

Lincoln already has the creativity, technology and community assets to be a growing, competitive city for the next 50 years. It is time to evaluate our strengths and needs, and intelligently plan, as we will be creating plans to build the economic vitality of Lincoln from a position of strength.

Today, the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce, Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development and Lincoln Convention and Visitors Bureau unveiled the Economic Vitality Survey at the annual Economic Development Breakfast to solicit input from the public and to plan for Lincoln’s economic future.

The ability to market Lincoln truly knows no boundaries, as the Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development continues its exploration of Canada to market the city and its offerings.

“This is the year of the intern,” declared Ted Carter, President of the University of Nebraska, who spoke at a Face the Chamber luncheon recently. President Carter has made access for students and businesses to internship opportunities a priority across the University of Nebraska system this year. 

NMotion, powered by gener8tor, today announced $3.7 million in new investments that will start and grow 24 Nebraska startups over the next two years, expand the startup accelerator’s programming to serve startups statewide, and create an Omaha location at Millwork Commons.

Internships remain an important way to prepare and train young people into careers with their respective fields or industries.

Manufacturing continues to play a vital role in Lincoln’s economy, which ultimately led to the formation of the Lincoln Manufacturing Council in 2019, comprised of a group of 15 councilmember businesses, six supporting businesses and two community partners. 

The Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development (LPED) announces the five local startups selected to participate in the LaunchLNK program for 2022. Through participation in this innovative program, founders in the 2022 cohort will receive a $25,000 grant, connections to potential sources of additional capital and local mentors who may become early customers or partners.

Now in its fourth year, LaunchLNK was created by the Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development (LPED) to help scalable, high-growth startups grow in Lincoln.

The American Marketing Association - Lincoln and Lincoln Young Professionals Group enthusiastically present to you the results of our contest to redesign a new City of Lincoln flag.

After continued success and interest with ongoing classes, the Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development (LPED) is pleased to announce that applications for the Lincoln Manufacturing Class are available once again.

The Lincoln Chamber of Commerce and Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development are pleased to announce the selection of Jason Ball as the president of both organizations.

While there is still time left in 2021, it has already proven to be a tremendous year for startups in Lincoln and throughout Nebraska. With the culmination of Lincoln Startup Week at the end of October, we are already setting our sights on the future and how to further bolster our entrepreneurs.