About Us - Grow Nebraska Women's Business Center

In April 2021, the GROW Nebraska Foundation launched the

GROW Nebraska Women's Business Center (GNWBC)

in the Omaha Metro area to serve Nebraska’s critical need in leveling the playing field for entrepreneurs while providing real-time resources, education, and training.

Entrepreneurial density for urban and suburban start-ups presents a unique challenge and opportunities that are presently unmet for small businesses in the Omaha Metro area.

There is no like organization offering this service, nor one location for like-minded partners to bring ideas in one space. The center will bring together community resources in an aligned program, leveraging knowledge experts and specialized resources, and on-demand training. This need has become more necessary during the pandemic that has wreaked havoc on small businesses.

The GROW Nebraska Women’s Business Center (GNWBC) is focused on intentionally creating a community of aspiring and established entrepreneurs to connect, grow, and prosper together. The GNWBC will represent the programs and resources available through the SBA in addition to face-to-face, 1-on-1, and online technical training and business counseling (live and on-demand) to support entrepreneurs looking to start, sustain, and grow businesses.

Our Mission

To act as the catalyst for providing in-depth, substantive, outcome-oriented business services to entrepreneurs, both nascent and established businesses.

The programming will support small business owners to create sustainable businesses that will create jobs and revenue for the local economy. GNWBC is 1 of only 20 SBA newly funded Women’s Business Centers in 2021 as the Omaha metro area stood out as a place of opportunity. This certification will support the full implementation of SBA services and support, including evidence-based training and small business loans.

The main barrier to small business success surrounds training and resources. The GNWBC will bring together a menu of training and support opportunities while creating a small business network that will allow entrepreneurs to gain information and skills to create success.

Our Vision

To be the greatest champion of all entrepreneurs in the Midwest; changing the business landscape through training, advocacy, assistance with access to capital, and overall economic development.

The overarching goal of the GROW Nebraska Women’s Business Center is to offer support, training, and networking in an efficient and affordable manner to entrepreneurs who otherwise lack the resources and ability to access needed services. The GNWBC is a coordinated effort in partnership with organizations like Nebraska Enterprise Fund. Our collective strengths towards creating a successful and efficient ecosystem. GNWBC is a “one-stop” coordinated program which allows small business owners to grow and learn while enhancing the local workforce with job creation, business skills, and business growth.