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Welcome, SourceLink Nebraska!

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Aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners in Nebraska now have access to a premier network of interconnected support resources that spans the 76,878 square mile state. In fact, many communities start with just one area of focus and develop their program over time to realize economic impact. Start where you are.

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Measuring Data and Creating Impactful Economic Reports

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Data captured from the small businesses supported by SourceLink® affiliate organizations provides valuable information for our network to report to their community stakeholders. Cameron Cushman and Marco Johnson, from Fort Worth’s Sparkyard , shared their recent jobs report , which illustrates the economic impact of young local companies.

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African fintech OPay valued at $2B in SoftBank Vision Fund 2-led $400M funding

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In an emailed statement, OPay CEO Yahui Zhou said OPay “wants to be the power that helps emerging markets reach a faster economic development.” ” The company, founded in 2018, had an exclusive presence in Nigeria before last year. The company plays in an extremely competitive fintech market.

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Practical Metrics and Methods: ESHIP Goal 5 – Part 1

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The traditional economic development approach uses static and reactive metrics – the number of jobs created, capital investment dollars, and companies recruited – on an annual basis. For example, my EDO had “7 wins” (companies that relocated) in 2018, but only “1 win” in 2019. Metrics do that.

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New Jersey announces $10M seed fund aimed at Black and Latinx founders

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The Black and Latinx Seed Fund will be administered by the New Economic Development Authority (NJEDA). NJEDA CEO Tim Sullivan said based on research conducted by the state, that New Jersey is the first state in the nation to develop this type of fund. billion venture dollars invested between 2018 and 2019.

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Zembo nabs $3.4 million from Toyota, DOB Equity and InfraCo Africa to grow its motorcycle startup in Uganda

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Zembo, a French startup with operations in Uganda was founded in 2018 and sells electric motorcycles through a lease-to-own program. It also operates a network of solar charging and battery swapping stations in the East African country. million (€3 million) in electric motorcycle startup Zembo to help it grow its business.

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Celebrating 2021 Accomplishments and Looking Ahead to New Opportunities

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ACA members and groups enjoy unprecedented education and networking opportunities, brought to them by the trusted authority in angel investing. ACA members and groups enjoy unprecedented education and networking opportunities, brought to them by the trusted authority in angel investing.