MCC’s Business Development Center received a $10K grant from NACCE and matched it, bringing $20K in total funding for small business development.
The 10-week program helps participants create business plans, conduct market research, and learn to pitch to investors — keeping local talent in Omaha.
Leaders like Cali Commons’ George Garrett say the program fosters collaboration among local creatives and builds stronger neighborhood economies.
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A boost for Omaha’s entrepreneurial community — Metropolitan Community College (MCC) has received new funding to help turn big ideas into real businesses.
Local creatives recently gathered for a workshop hosted by MCC’s Business Development Center, focused on helping early-stage entrepreneurs sharpen their skills and connect

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