Report Proposes Solutions for Low Entrepreneurship Rates in Nebraska

This week, the Center for Public Affairs Research (CPAR) and the Nebraska Business Development Center (NBDC), a member of Bio Nebraska, released Entrepreneurship in Nebraska, a report that provides data on the status of entrepreneurship in the state, key challenges for growth, and action steps for improvement.
Fuel Stations and Drivers Raise $10K for Buffett Cancer Center

The Nebraska Ethanol Board, a member of Bio Nebraska, announced that Nebraska fuel retailers raised over $10,000 for breast cancer research when drivers filled up with ethanol fuel blends during the month of October.
Member Spotlight: 2021 Year in Review

As we say goodbye to 2021, Bio Nebraska takes a look back at the organizations featured throughout the past year in our monthly Member Spotlight series.
Ogallala announces community solar farm project with Nebraska Public Power

The North Platte Telegraph reports that NPPD, a member of Bio Nebraska, and the city of Ogallala will partner to create a community solar farm.
NEOGEN to Combine 3M’s Food Safety Business With its Existing Operations, Creating a Global Industry Leader

NEOGEN, a member of Bio Nebraska, announced that 3M will separate its Food Safety business and combine it with NEOGEN, creating a leader in the food safety sector with a comprehensive product range.
Nebraska Department of Economic Development Provides Additional Funding of a Merck Animal Health Grant to Support Innovative Swine Research

The Nebraska Department of Economic Development has provided an additional $100,000 in funding to an existing $200,000 grant that Merck Animal Health awarded last year to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Invest Nebraska chosen as finalist in EDA’s Build Back Better Regional Challenge

Invest Nebraska, a member of Bio Nebraska, was named a finalist in the Economic Development Administration’s Build Back Better Regional Challenge. Article by Silicon Prairie News.
Bio Nebraska Welcomes New Board Members Starting in 2022

Bio Nebraska announced today they will welcome four new Directors to the Board after the terms of four longstanding Directors expire at the end of the month.
Welcome Meridian Clinical Research

Bio Nebraska welcomes new member, Meridian Clinical Research!
Battery Ventures Acquires Analytical-Instrumentation Pioneer LI-COR Biosciences
LI-COR Biosciences, a member of Bio Nebraska, has been acquired by Battery Ventures, a global, technology focused investment firm.