To further the economic development of Northeast Nebraska
To promote and assist the growth and development of business and industrial concerns within Northeast Nebraska
To stimulate business opportunity and development in Northeast Nebraska as measured by increased employment, increased local tax bases, increased economic diversity, and decreased net out-migration
Objectives:
Participate to the extent possible in providing long-term capital for expansion of businesses or industries which would otherwise be denied such access to capital
Leverage private and public funds for private business development
Develop permanent jobs in private business for the unemployed and the under-employed in the area
Encourage the banking industry to make capital available for business growth by reducing much of the risk associated with loans
Utilize other federal, state and local programs in loan packages, if feasible
Work with local development organizations in project development efforts
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