Business Resources

Nebraska Enterprise Fund (NEF) – Kearney

Nebraska Enterprise Fund provides training and mentoring, direct micro-lending, and loan guarantees.

About

Nebraska Enterprise Fund envisions a Nebraska where every small and micro business owner has the opportunity and resources to realize their potential.

  • NEF supports Nebraska’s micro and small businesses by providing capital, training, and technical assistance.
  • The Nebraska Enterprise Fund is the premier Nebraska small business Community Development Finance Institution providing business development services and financing to micro and small businesses across the state.
  • Since NEF’s inception in 1994, it has supported and impacted 19 partners over 2,000 business and more than 5,100 jobs directly and via partnerships.
  • Supports poverty alleviation and financial empowerment through business ownership, asset creation, and job growth.
    • NEF Connects Businesses to Resources:
      • Capital
      • Training
      • Mentoring

Services Provided

Business Planning

  • Business Plan Consulting, Development and Review

Management Issues

  • Professional / Leadership Development

Financial Resources and Assistance

  • Obtaining Debt Funding (Specialty)
  • Obtaining Equity Funding
  • Bookkeeping/Accounting Software Training
  • Loan Providers (Specialty)
  • Budget, Financial Statement and Cash Flow Training (Specialty)

Legal Services

  • Forming a Business

Marketing/Sales

  • Market Plan Development and Training
  • Competitive Analysis

Networking Organizations

  • Demographically Based
  • Geographically Based
  • Small Business/General (Specialty)

Technical Assistance

  • Bookkeeping/Accounting Software Training

Training

  • Business Management Training
  • Marketing Plan Development and Training
  • Bookkeeping/Accounting Software Training
  • Budget, Financial Statements and Cash Flow Training

Nonprofit Development

  • Strategic Planning

Starting a Business

  • Startup Business Counseling

Mentoring/Coaching/Counseling/Consulting

  • One-on-One Counseling (Specialty)
  • Formal Mentoring Programs (Specialty)
  • Coaching (Specialty)
Contact Information
NEF Information
Address
Nest:Space – Premier Coworking
2224 Central Ave
Kearney, NE 68847