We offer four basic areas of assistance: training, technical assistance, microlending, and networking. 

 

Training: 

 

Starting A Business 

Eight week course designed to help you understand what it takes to start a business. Topics include but are not limited to the following: legal structure and issues, financing, marketing, and identifying your customer.

 

Writing Your Business Plan 

Eight week course that will assist in summarizing your ideas into a working document that will help you organize, implement, and promote your ideas for a successful business.

 

Computer Classes 

8-10 week basic course of hands-on training instruction that will provide a knowledgeable use of computers. Topics will include Email I, Word I, Excel I, and Power Point.

Other courses available: eBay, Internet, Web Design, Quick Books.

 

Technical Assistance: 

We are here to help you with your business needs.  We offer technical assistance as requested by the business owner.  Technical assistance includes business counseling and information and referral. 

 

Lending: 

Call NCDC for further information. Ask about our eBay Techquity Program.

 

Networking 

We offer networking for both startup and existing businesses.  We are a co-sponsor of the monthly Omaha Empowerment Breakfast.  The breakfast is held the second Friday of each month at the Regency Lodge 909 S. 107th St. (off I-680 and Pacific).  The cost is $12.00. Bring your business cards and a friend. For further information or to register you can go online www.omahaempowermentbreakfast.org.

 

Contact information 

If you have questions or would like additional information regarding our program, please do not hesitate to contact Terrie Jackson-Miller, Director of Economic and Community Development, Omaha, Nebraska, at (402) 451-2939 or tjmiller1@ncdcomaha.org.