Invest Nebraska creating an ‘ecosystem’ for entrepreneurs
Invest Nebraska, a member of Bio Nebraska, has received major grants to build capacity in Northeast Nebraska, and hired a Community Development Manager in Norfolk. Article by Carolyn Conte, News Channel Nebraska.
Husker co-founded startup company developing herpesvirus vaccines
Thyreos, a member of Bio Nebraska, was featured in a Nebraska Today article by Alyssa Amen, NuTech Ventures.
Online platform boosts Omaha-area STEM effort
Julie Sigmon, executive director of Omaha STEM Ecosystem and Nebraska Women in STEM committee member, authored an article published in the Omaha World-Herald about how the recently launched STEM Community Platform is helping to grow the STEM talent pipeline in Nebraska.
Bayer and CHS Collaborate to Bring Carbon Program Access to More Farmers
Bayer, a member of Bio Nebraska, announced a partnership with CHS to provide the most accessible carbon program for U.S. farmers.
Member Spotlight: BD
This month, we talked to BD for our November Member Spotlight. BD was recently award the 2021 Governor’s Bioscience Award presented by Governor Pete Ricketts for its significant contributions to the Nebraska bioscience industry.
Streck sweetens the pot for new workers by building apartments for them
Streck, a member of Bio Nebraska, has plans to build an apartment complex that they will rent to employees at a discount. Article by Cindy Gonzalez, Omaha World-Herald.
Anchor of UNMC’s Saddle Creek redevelopment to start rising next year
UNMC, a member of Bio Nebraska, is planning to start its “innovation hub” renovation project next spring. Article by Cindy Gonzalez, Omaha World-Herald.
ADM plans to make jet fuel at Nebraska ethanol plant
ADM announces that its Columbus, Nebraska ethanol plant will turn ethanol intro jet fuel. Article by Matt Olberding.
PhRMA Releases the 2021 Research in Your Backyard report
The Research in Your Backyard Report shows how biopharmaceutical research companies continue to be vitally important to the economy and patient health in Nebraska.
BD named 2021 Nebraska Large Manufacturer of the Year
BD, a member of Bio Nebraska, was named the 2021 Large Manufacturer of the Year presented by the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce and Industry, also a member of Bio Nebraska.