Nebraska Enterprise Fund

10/22/2026

You take the survey… then what? ❓

The feedback collected through the 2026 Small Business Credit Survey helps policymakers, lenders, service providers, and community organizations better understand the needs and experiences of small businesses.

That information can help inform the policies, programs, resources, and support available to entrepreneurs.

In other words, your experience can help those working with small businesses better understand where support is needed.

Add your voice today: https://fedreserveboard.gov1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_38k9xZy8ayEERue?orgid=FedSmallBusiness

🔒 Your responses are confidential.
⏱️ The survey takes approximately 12 minutes.

10/21/2026

You can spend months wondering if an idea will work… or you can take one step and start finding out.

Starting gives you something planning alone never can: real feedback, real experience, and real opportunities to improve. You may discover a better direction along the way, but you’ll never discover it by standing still.

You don’t need certainty to begin. Sometimes the first step is how you find it.

10/15/2026

Congratulations!

We’re excited to welcome Lindsay Weinman to the GROW Nebraska Women’s Business Center! 🎉

Lindsay will be helping entrepreneurs get the resources, training and support they need to grow their businesses.

We’re excited to have her on the team and look forward to helping even more Nebraska entrepreneurs reach their goals!

Learn more about Lindsay here, link in the comments! 👇

10/15/2026

Success doesn't happen overnight, but it does happen one step at a time. With GrowthWheel Academy, you can access practical business training whenever and wherever it works best for you.

Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your business to the next level, GrowthWheel Academy provides the tools, strategies, and guidance you need to move forward with confidence, all at your own pace.

💻 Learn online
⏰ On your schedule
📈 Build real-world business skills

Ready to invest in your business? Start learning today!

Check out the courses HERE: https://nef.academy.growthwheel.com/index

10/14/2026

Easy seasons can hide what you’re capable of. Challenging ones reveal it.

When conditions change, strong entrepreneurs look for the need behind the problem, adjust their approach, and find new ways to create value. Tough times demand resourcefulness, patience, and the courage to make decisions without perfect certainty.

Entrepreneurship isn’t just about thriving when things are good; it’s about finding a way forward when they aren’t.

10/13/2026

What has YOUR experience with business financing been like? 💰

Maybe you found the funding you needed. Maybe you struggled to access capital. Maybe you decided not to apply at all.

Whatever your experience has been, it matters.

The Federal Reserve’s 2026 Small Business Credit Survey collects feedback about financing experiences and challenges alongside other important information about small business conditions and growth.

By participating, you can help provide a better understanding of what entrepreneurs actually experience when trying to finance and grow their businesses.

Share your experience:
https://fedreserveboard.gov1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_38k9xZy8ayEERue?orgid=FedSmallBusiness

⏱️ Approximately 12 minutes
🔒 Responses are confidential

10/12/2026

You’ve got questions. NEF has answers! 💬

This week’s Q&A: “Who can apply for a loan?”

NEF serves entrepreneurs and small business owners looking to start, grow, or strengthen their businesses. Whether you’re just getting your idea off the ground or already operating and ready for your next step, NEF may be able to help. We work with businesses across many industries and at different stages of development, because every business journey looks a little different.

Have a question about NEF loans, resources, or the application process? Drop it in the comments! We may answer it in an upcoming Q&A. 👇

10/08/2026

What could you do with 12 minutes? ⏱️ How about help shape the future of small business?

That’s approximately how long it takes to complete the 2026 Small Business Credit Survey.

Take the survey: https://fedreserveboard.gov1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_38k9xZy8ayEERue?orgid=FedSmallBusiness

Your responses provide insight into business conditions, access to capital, financing challenges, growth plans, and more, helping those who serve small businesses better understand what entrepreneurs are actually experiencing.

NEF is partnering with the Federal Reserve to make sure Nebraska business owners are part of that conversation.

🔒 Responses are confidential. Have 12 minutes? Make them count!

10/07/2026

You don’t need to know everything before you begin.

Some of the biggest breakthroughs happen when you’re willing to step into unfamiliar territory, ask questions, experiment, and learn along the way. What you don’t know today isn’t a weakness, it’s an opportunity to grow.

Be curious enough to learn and courageous enough to start before you feel completely ready.

10/02/2026

REV is more than a pitch competition. It's a celebration of entrepreneurship, innovation and small businesses helping our communities thrive. Since launching in 2015, REV has helped local entrepreneurs turn big ideas into reality through funding, connections and community support.

Join us on November 5 to hear five finalists pitch their businesses live in front of a panel of judges and a live audience. You'll enjoy networking, food, drink and hear five finalists pitch for a chance to win up to $20,000! This opportunity wouldn't be possible without all of our amazing sponsors!

Premium Sponsors:
TS Bank
Advance Southwest Iowa Corporation
Google

Drink Sponsor:
Judge Richard Distillery

Food Sponsor:
Hy-Vee

Gold Sponsors:
Iowa Western
Big Prana Microgreens
The Acres
Dream Forge, LLC

Silver Sponsors:
American Family Insurance - Castle & Associates Inc.
Rasmussen Mechanical Services
Council Bluffs Area Chamber of Commerce
Deloitte

People’s Choice Sponsor:
Nebraska Enterprise Fund

Bronze Sponsors:
Barley's Bar
Bloom Works Floral
Andi Coziahr Realtor-Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate The Good Life Group
Jarvis Quality Meats
Baird Holm LLP

Whether you're a business owner, community supporter or simply love seeing local success stories, REV is an event you won't want to miss.

🎟️ Get your tickets and learn more at www.tsbank.com/revevent

TS Bank | Member FDIC