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The National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) is a leading global organisation, which provides health, safety and environmental qualifications. Our internationally recognised qualifications help to raise the competence of safety and environmental professionals as well as individuals at all levels in the workplace. NEBOSH qualifications are highly respected by governments, employers and our learners. Tens of thousands of people from more than 150 countries study for a NEBOSH qualification every year, learning with our network of accredited Learning Partners. More than 7,000 Diploma and Masters holders have become members of the NEBOSH Alumni.

Founded in 2006 to support local economic development and build the entrepreneurial community, the Nebraska Angels network is composed of 100+ active, local angel investors. Since inception, the Angels have deployed over $70M in capital, investing in early-stage, high growth opportunities within Nebraska and the Midwest. Our member-led network of accredited investors are passionate about startups and helping entrepreneurs scale with the necessary capital.

The Nebraska Bankers Association (www.nebankers.org), founded in 1890, is the voice of Nebraska’s $74 billion banking industry, which is composed of small, regional, and large banks that together employ more than 15,000 people, safeguard over $60 billion in deposits, and extend nearly $55 billion in loans, all within the state of Nebraska.

The mission of the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce & Industry is to promote and protect Nebraska’s free enterprise system by ensuring a competitive business climate, economic growth and greater prosperity for all Nebraskans. We are a trusted partner to our members. We deliver market and workforce growth, as well as tax, legislative, and regulatory solutions that address the challenges of owning and growing a modern-day business.

Nebraska Children’s mission is to create positive change for children through community engagement. Working with local, state, and national partners, Nebraska Children cultivates the good life for all of our children, from cradle to career. We envision a Nebraska where all children have the resources and support needed to realize their full potential. Nebraska Children and Families Foundation has a unique approach to solving large, complex social issues that affect our state’s children. It’s based on two core beliefs: 1. Prevention works. It’s the most effective and fiscally responsible approach for addressing complex social problems. 2. Channeling a community’s existing resources toward a common goal will maximize their effectiveness. Every initiative we undertake aligns with these principles. Our programs are preventive in nature, designed to keep children out of the welfare and criminal justice systems from birth through age 24. And our approach encompasses all the resources a community has to offer, helping to ensure community ownership of the process and outcomes. The end goal is to prepare all of Nebraska’s children for success in school and in life.

The Department of Health and Human Services team contributes to the lives and health of Nebraskans every day. Our mission, “Helping people live better lives,” provides the motivation to make a difference. Some DHHS programs impact all Nebraskans; for example, we educate and protect people through public health activities like ensuring clean and safe drinking water and we license and certify all health care professionals. We also touch our state’s most vulnerable citizens. Our services assist the elderly, low income and those with disabilities; we provide safety to abused and/or neglected children and vulnerable adults; and thousands of Nebraskans rely on the services of our ten 24-hour facilities. At every level of our organization, our goal is to be honest, trustworthy, competent and loyal. We strive to be transparent and accountable. We’ve established a set of Values and Core Competencies to guide how we work to achieve our mission and effectively serve Nebraskans. While this is a public forum, it's also a business-oriented one, so please keep your comments clean and on topic. In addition to keeping it clean, we ask that you follow our posting guidelines below. Comments not falling within the guidelines will be removed. -We do not allow graphic, obscene, explicit or racial comments or submissions nor do we allow comments that are abusive, hateful or intended to defame anyone or any organization. -We do not allow solicitations or advertisements. This includes promotion or endorsement of any financial, commercial or non-governmental agency. Similarly, we do not allow attempts to defame or defraud any financial, commercial or non-governmental agency. -We do not allow comments that suggest or encourage illegal activity. -You participate at your own risk, taking personal responsibility for your comments, your username and any information provided.

Nebraska Department of Labor connects people and businesses with the resources and opportunities they need to live the “Good Life” of Nebraska. We provide the framework for a workforce system that: Meets the needs of businesses by creating a comprehensive, community-based system of building a highly skilled workforce and a competitive state economy. Coordinates workforce development efforts to maximize the effectiveness of programs through workforce investment boards, advisory councils and partnerships with education, private-sector business and local governmental agencies. Matches eligible workers with jobs and provides support services to assist citizens in finding and retaining gainful employment. Administers unemployment tax and compensation programs. Provides universal access to an integrated array of labor market information and employment and training services through NEworks.nebraska.gov. Assists employers, employees and the general public through labor standards programs. Conducts inspections as required by law through various safety programs.

Training, Mentoring/Coaching, Technical Assistance, Micro and Small Business Loans up to $150K 2013 Jim Reiff, became Executive Director, and located in Omaha with staff. Today, NEF provides loan capital to businesses and programs across Nebraska. In addition to offering direct loans to businesses from $5,000 to $150,000, NEF collaborates with other lending programs or financial institutions when gap financing is needed. NEF offers Business Acumen Training a 5 week program. NEF has staff in Omaha, Oakland, North Platte and Norfolk. In 2000, Rose Jaspersen was then hired as Executive Director of the organization. NEF received public charity status from the Internal Revenue Service in 2008. Due to the growth of NEF and NCF it was decided to separate the two organizations at that time, allowing NEF to bring its bookkeeping in-house. The history of the Nebraska Enterprise Fund began in 1994. With multiple micro programs developing across the state at that time, it became apparent that there was a need for an organization to assist in procuring grant and loan funds to meet long-term operational and lending needs. Gene Severens set out to work on the design and development of the Nebraska Microenterprise Partnership Fund (NMPF), a statewide microenterprise intermediary, and served as the first director. NMPF's name was changed to Nebraska Enterprise Fund (NEF) in 2008, but the mission and purpose remained the same.

The mission of the Nebraska FFA Foundation is to enhance quality education/FFA programs in order to achieve excellence in leadership development, curriculum innovation and scholastic advancement of students.