Lawmakers gave final approval April 1 to a bill that creates a legislative task force focused on innovation and entrepreneurship in Nebraska\u2019s economy.<\/p>\n
LB1083, introduced by Gothenburg Sen. Matt Williams, adopts the Next Generation Business Growth Act and creates a Venture Development and Innovation Task Force consisting of six senators appointed by the Executive Board.<\/p>\n
The task force will develop a statewide strategic plan to cultivate a climate of entrepreneurship and innovation in Nebraska. The strategic plan will include:
\n\u2022\tan inventory of existing state-sponsored and locally sponsored programs and resources that are targeted to small businesses, microenterprises and entrepreneurial endeavors in the state;
\n\u2022\tan economic impact analysis of the existing programs under the Nebraska Business Innovation Act;
\n\u2022\tan overview of best practices from other states; and
\n\u2022\ta review of previously issued statewide strategic plans focused on high-growth businesses and various policy options.<\/p>\n
In consultation with the Executive Board, the task force will employ a nonprofit organization to assist in development of the strategic plan by Dec. 1, 2016. The $75,000 in funding for development of the strategic plan will come from the Community Development Assistance Act.<\/p>\n
The Next Generation Business Growth Act will terminate on Jan. 1, 2017.<\/p>\n
LB1083 passed 46-0.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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