Economic and Small Business Development
We support community economic development by providing information, research and resources for economic developers and small business owners.
Latest resources
Grow Your Own eBook
Entrepreneurship-based economic development for local communities.
Funder's Guide
Learn why philanthropists should consider funding organizations that support small business and entrepreneurship.
Youth Entrepreneurship Guide
Help place a higher emphasis on entrepreneurship throughout the education system.
Events
Investment Connection - Nebraska 2025
– , CDT
Lincoln, NE
Presentations on eight new and existing community and economic development proposals from across Nebraska will be shared.
Digital Access Research Forum
Multi-day event, –
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City
Kansas City, Missouri
The forum will highlight the latest research on digital access, as well as emerging methodologies and best practices in the sector.
Latest on economic and small business development
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Funding, technical assistance through SSBCI help businesses grow |