Business Resources

Small Business Administration (SBA) District Office – Omaha

The Nebraska District Office connects entrepreneurs across the Cornhusker State with capital, counseling and contracting services, supporting a vast network of highly successful small business ventures, ranging from home-grown, self-employment operations to larger businesses of up to 500 employees.

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Services Available

Over the years, the SBA has developed many small business loan and assistance programs, special outreach efforts and initiatives to aid and inform small businesses. Our Economic Development Specialists are available to speak to small business groups, chambers, schools, colleges, and more regarding SBA programs, while our Lender Relations Specialists fan out across the state to introduce banks and credit unions to SBA financing for their small business clients.

The SBA Nebraska District Office partners with the following for: 

  • Free counseling, advice and information on starting a business through SCORE.
  • Free consulting services through the network of the Nebraska Business Development Center; NBDC also conduct training events throughout the state; some sessions require a nominal registration fee.
  • Advice for women business owners is available through the Center for Rural Affairs Women’s Business Center (greater Nebraska) and the GROW Nebraska Women’s Business Center (Omaha). 
  • Connecting small businesses with contracting opportunities with the federal government.
  • Special loan programs available for businesses involved in international trade.
  • Advice for Veteran Business Owners is available through our regional Veterans Business Resource Center.

Services Provided

Financial Resources and Assistance

  • Obtaining Government Funding
  • Loan Providers

Mentoring/Coaching/Counseling/Consulting

  • One-on-One Counseling

Advocacy and Public Policy Organizations

  • Federal Agency (Specialty)
Contact Information
Jo Eckert
Address
10675 Bedford Avenue
Omaha, NE 68134
Fax
(402) 221-3680