Business Resources
If you are planning to start or bring your business to York County, Nebraska or expand your current business, there are a variety of resources at your disposal. The list below provides an overview of the network of people who are ready, willing and able to assist you. If you would like customized information, please feel free to contact one of our staff members today.
Your First Stop…
should be YCDC. See resources available below:
Business Assistance:
- Size Up | York County
- Business Retention and Expansion (BRE)
- Program
- Talent Recruitment and Retention Assistance
- Job Posting and Promotion
- Marketing - Locally and Nationally
- Business Directory Page
- Social Media Spotlights and Promoting
- Technical Assistance
- Business Plan Assistance
- Loan and Funding Guidance
- Incentives and Financing Guidance
- Marketing Guidance
- Building / Site Selection Assistance
- Law and Regulation Navigation
- Partnership Introductions
- Business Assistance
Other Resources:
- Employment Assistance
- 17 County Podcast (Talent Recruitment)
- Why York County Video's (Talent Recruitment)
- Various Career Fairs
- Continued Staff Growth Programs
- 17 County Leadership
- Training Opportunities
- Youth Classes
- ESI Camp
- Regional Career Day
- Facility and Talent Tours
Download YCDC Business Resources Flyer Here
Your Second Stop…
may beSourceLink Nebraska, which is a one-stop shop for Nebraska entrepreneurs, business owners, and resource partners to find the right resource at the right time!
City of York TIF Resources
The City of York works with businesses who need gap financing from Tax Increment Financing (TIF) in eligble areas to expand, locate or relocate.
Category: Business Resources, Economic Development Partners
City of York PACE (Property Accessed Clean Energy) Resources
On November 3rd, 2022 the York City Council approved the creation of a PACE district for the City of York. The district encompasses the entire city of York. The York PACE program uses only third-party financing. The link provides the documents and guidance for the program.
Category: Business Resources
City of York ED Revolving Loan Fund
The City has limited funds through their Economic Development Reuse Funds. This can be used for start ups or expansion projects by small businesses . Please contact Lisa Hurley at 402.366.3333 or lhurley@yorkdevco.com, or Kelly Gentrup, the grant/loan administrator at 402.475.2560 or kgentrup@sendd.org for questions.
Category: Business Resources
Nebraska Calling Card
Provided as a community service of the Nebraska Public Power District
Economic Development Department / 877-275-6773
Email: econdev@nppd.com
Category: Business Resources
Business One-Stop Resource Guide
You’re an entrepreneur. You know you can. We know you can. So let’s get on with it. We’d like to be the first person to tell you, “Here’s why you should start your dream in Nebraska.”
Our commitment to start-ups and business owners isn’t just lip service. After you’re up and running, we’ll help you grow.
The One-Stop Registration Information System has been established to help in navigatin...
Category: Business Resources
Business Plan for a Startup Business
The business plan consists of a narrative and several financial worksheets. The narrative template is the body of the business plan. It contains more than 150 questions divided into several sections. Work through the sections in any order that you like, except for the Executive Summary, which should be done last. Skip any questions that do not apply to your type of business. When yo...
Category: Business Resources
Category: Business Resources
Category: Business Resources
SCORE
Service Corp of Retired Executives (SCORE) is a nonprofit association dedicated to educating entrepreneurs and helping small businesses start, grow, and succeed nationwide. SCORE is a resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), and has been mentoring small business owners for more than forty years.
Category: Business Resources
NBDC
The Nebraska Business Development Center is a business development center that helps provide consulting and education, among other resources to small businesses.
Category: Business Resources
Category: Business Resources
Category: Business Resources
Category: Business Resources
SBA.gov
Since its founding on July 30, 1953, the U.S. Small Business Administration has delivered millions of loans, loan guarantees, contracts, counseling sessions and other forms of assistance to small businesses.
10 Steps To Start Your Business!
Starting a business involves planning, making key financial decisions, and completing a series of legal activities. Visit www.sba.gov to learn more!
Category: Business Resources
Nebraska Enterprise Fund
Nebraska Enterprise Fund | We envision a vibrant small business eco-system where every small and micro business has the opportunity to start, grow, and prosper. NEF is a statewide financial intermediary dedicated to supporting microenterprise practitioners.
Category: Business Resources
Category: Business Resources
Invest Nebraska
Invest Nebraska provides startup companies based in Nebraska, or willing to locate to Nebraska, with access to capital through four core programs: Venture Competitions, Angel Sidecar Fund, Nebraska Innovation Fund, Loan Funds. Invest Nebraska is committed to supporting the entrepreneurs of Nebraska. In addition to providing capital they provide technical assistance in a number of ways.
Category: Business Resources
Nebraska Rural Initiative
The Nebraska Rural Initiative identifies opportunities in rural Nebraska and catalyzes experimentation, innovation and collaboration in partnership with rural citizens to enhance the economy of rural areas while promoting the sustainable and socially beneficial use of resources.
Category: Business Resources
Nebraska Business Development Center
NBDC helps Nebraska businesses grow and create new jobs by providing consulting and educational services to small and mid-sized businesses. Many services are free to the business owner or entrepreneur, and all are confidential and impartial.
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