Nebraska Chamber of Commerce and Industry

It's no secret that there's a healthcare shortage in Nebraska, especially as you head to the rural parts of the state. What does the future of Nebraska's healthcare industry look like? Learn more from UNO Center for Public Affairs Research May study on Nebraska Healthcare Workforce. https://ow.ly/9HHl50U1Frg

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at the NE Chamber! 🍂🦃 We're grateful for our incredible statewide community and wish you a day filled with joy and gratitude. 🧡

Google is investing $250,000 in the University of Nebraska Foundation to drive AI research and education across the University of Nebraska System. This investment will allow students to explore groundbreaking technologies, enhancing Nebraska's brand as an innovation hub.💻 https://ow.ly/PqgN50UfYIV

USDA is awarding $1.16 million to farms and small businesses in Nebraska to help install new ways of generating and saving energy on their properties. These efforts will lower costs and expand access to clean energy across the state. 🔌🌽 https://ow.ly/Na3m50Ug2kb

ICYMI, we have exciting news from Tech Nebraska member Kiewit! 🎉 They’ve been awarded a $73 million contract from the Maryland Transportation Authority Board to rebuild the iconic Francis Scott Key Bridge. Kiewit will kick off the project, starting with defining the project scope and requirements. 🚧 Learn more here https://ow.ly/cFNs50UfcNF

🚀 Calling All Innovators! Nebraska Innovation Studio is launching the Robotics Fellowship Program to help the next wave of builders and inventors bring their ideas to life. Fellows in the inaugural class will receive expert mentorship, access to cutting-edge tools, a $2,500 project stipend and high-level networking opportunities. Applications are open to all Nebraskans through Dec. 8. 📅 Learn more and apply: https://ow.ly/hses50UceUL

Allow us to introduce the 2025 Nebraska Business Hall of Fame Honorees!🎊 🌟 Mike Boyle - Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp., U.S.A. 🌟 Paul and Lori Hogan - Home Instead 🌟 Senator John Stinner - Western States Bank, a division of FNBO 🌟 Senator Matt Williams - Flatwater Bank These honorees have had an outstanding impact on Nebraska's business community and overall economy, and we're thrilled to honor them for the contributions they've made. Learn more about each honoree and register for our January 30th Hall of Fame Banquet at https://ow.ly/rlzb50Uf7S8. Nebraska College of Business

Working parents rely on childcare so they can succeed in their jobs and provide for their families. Learn how employers like you can spread the word about the refundable #NebraskaChildCareTaxCredit with your workers and community at https://lnkd.in/gVDWEbDD. #CCTC

Nebraska's October unemployment rate held steady at 2.7% for the third month in a row. This keeps Nebraska in the top five lowest unemployment rates in the nation and 1.4% less than the national average. Learn more at https://ow.ly/uAhf50Uc4LQ

Big thanks to CHI, Endicott, Nebraska Rural Electric Association and the Nebraska Department of Economic Development for being a Silver Sponsor of the Nebraska Business Hall of Fame banquet in January! 🌟 This event wouldn’t be possible without your support. We’re looking forward to celebrating with you all! Register here ➡️ https://ow.ly/evh550Uc2Kc