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Providing access to resources that support and elevate resident voices, entrepreneurial innovation, and strengthens the fabric of North Omaha.

07/15/2026

Exciting news! Applications are now open for the Fall 2026 Ignite Community Business Academy (ICBA).

You took the leap and started your business. ICBA is where you build what comes next. Over 13 weeks, you'll tighten your operations, sharpen your marketing, and get your business the visibility it deserves — alongside a cohort of Omaha-based entrepreneurs building right there with you.

→ Offered in English and Spanish
→ 20 seats in each cohort
→ Classes begin September 1
→ Applications close August 14

Hurry, seats will go fast! And the first step takes only a few minutes: https://www.jotform.com/243405391731150

05/15/2026

We believe the best decisions for our community are made by people who are rooted in it. That's why we're looking for our next Board of Directors members — and we'd love for you to consider it.

POC Collaborative is home to a community of entrepreneurs, grassroots leaders, and the people who believe in them. Joining our board means helping to shape that work from the inside.

Here's what the commitment looks like:
📍 Hybrid — Omaha-based with some remote flexibility
🕐 4–6 hours/month
📅 2-year term (renewable)

No perfect resume required — just a genuine heart for community and a willingness to grow alongside us.

Learn more and express your interest: https://form.jotform.com/252944278161159

02/06/2026

Omaha homeowners: check out this resource! 🏡

The City of Omaha (Omaha Planning Department) Exterior Repair Program is now open for low- and moderate-income homeowners east of 72nd Street.

Apply by February 27, 2026 at 5 PM

➡️ 0% interest loan
➡️ Not first-come, first-served
➡️ All eligible applications entered into a randomized selection

You can find walk-in application help dates and apply through the Develop Omaha portal: https://aca-prod.accela.com/OMAHA/Welcome.aspx

01/29/2026

Nonprofit leaders in Omaha — we see you!

As the year gets moving, we know many of you are carrying a lot for your teams and communities. At POC Collaborative, our work starts with supporting you — the leaders doing the work on the ground every day.

That’s why we’ve partnered with Resilia, a self-directed nonprofit capacity-building platform designed to support your organization on your own terms. Inside, you’ll find practical tools, guided learning tracks, and a peer community to learn alongside.

Here’s what to know:

✔️ Access is available to your entire team (staff, board members, and volunteers)
✔️ There’s no cost
✔️ Signup is quick and easy

Once you sign up, you’ll receive a welcome email with login details, access to live onboarding sessions, and ongoing coaching and resources.

👉 Get started here: https://www.jotform.com/260134163986056

12/24/2025

As we wrap up the year, we’re pausing to reflect on the partnerships, conversations, and community that made this work so meaningful. We’re deeply grateful for the trust, care, and collaboration you’ve shared with us along the way!

From the entire POC Collaborative team, we wish you a peaceful and restorative holiday season ✨ however you choose to celebrate.

Thank you for being part of this work with us — we’re looking ahead to 2026 with hope, momentum, and appreciation for all that’s still to come.

12/17/2025

On December 2, we gathered to celebrate the Winter 2025 Ignite Community Business Academy (ICBA) graduates — and the room was full of pride, joy, and possibility 🎓✨

This celebration honored both our English and Spanish cohorts, recognizing 20+ local entrepreneurs who completed a 12-week journey to build, strengthen, and grow their businesses right here in Omaha.

These graduates represent the creativity, courage, and community impact that power Omaha’s small business ecosystem, and we couldn’t be more proud to celebrate alongside them.

Join us in extending a HUGE thank you to our partners who helped make this cohort and celebration possible: Heartland Workers Center, Heart Ministry Center, and Rising Tide Capital. Your continued support helps ensure entrepreneurs from historically underrepresented communities have access to education, resources, and opportunity.

To learn more about ICBA and other support services for businesses, visit: https://www.poccollaborative.org/for-profits

12/13/2025

A few weeks ago (just before the first snowfall in Omaha!), we completed several important milestones at Calvin Memorial Presbyterian Church (CMPC).

These photos may not capture the full scope of the work, but they highlight meaningful progress in the ongoing renovation of a building that will serve as a long-term community asset.

Recent updates include:
🔨 Installation of a new skylight to bring natural light into the space
🔨 Full roof replacement to make sure the building is water-tight
🔨 Weatherproofing upgrades to protect the structure moving forward

These updates are a key step in preserving the building and preparing CMPC for its next chapter as a space for community, collaboration, and opportunity.

Stay up to date with CMPC: https://www.poccollaborative.org/cmpc

12/09/2025

Last Saturday, we popped up at Christmas in the Village on 24th & Lake, hosted by the Empowerment Network, handing out hot chocolate on an incredibly cold day — and somehow the community still showed up with warmth to spare!

We loved meeting so many neighbors, families, and friends. Thank you for making the day feel so special. ❄️☕

12/02/2025

It’s ! A day that reminds us how powerful community can be when we invest in it together.

POC Collaborative is a community and economic development hub that amplifies underrepresented voices, sustains entrepreneurial innovation, activates resources, and deepens our shared legacy. That mission guides everything we do to strengthen Omaha’s entrepreneurial ecosystem — expanding access, supporting founders, and creating long-term opportunity across our city.

If POCC’s work has touched you, your neighborhood, or someone you care about, we invite you to give today. Every dollar stays local, fueling the work that helps small businesses grow and communities thrive.

Give today at https://donate.infinitegiving.com/poccollaborative

11/28/2025

Earlier this week, POC Collaborative met with Mayor Ewing for a thoughtful and energizing conversation about the future of Omaha’s cultural and economic landscape.

Together, we explored opportunities to activate cultural hubs across the city, strengthen placemaking efforts, and support both nonprofit and for-profit programming in ways that reflect the diversity, talent, and economic potential of our communities.

We’re grateful for Mayor Ewing’s time and partnership, and we’re energized by the shared commitment to building a more unified and equitable Omaha!

Address

1200 N 12th Street Suite 160
Omaha, NE
68102

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+14029651585

Website

http://poccollaborative.org/

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