Fermentation Collaborative Receives iHub Designation
Bio Nebraska announced today that its iHub application for its Fermentation Collaborative has been accepted by the Nebraska Department of Economic Development. Read more
Member Spotlight: CFO Systems
For our July Member Spotlight, we talked to CFO Systems. The company, headquartered in Omaha, provides “leadership on demand” to middle and lower-middle market organizations across a variety of industries with their nationwide team of CFOs, COOs, Controllers, Senior Accountants, as well as Finance, HR and Supply Chain professionals. Read more
Welcome General Excavating
We are excited to welcome General Excavating as a Bio Nebraska member. Read more
UNMC creates new Center for Drug Design and Innovation
The University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), a member of Bio Nebraska, will create a Center for Drug Design and Innovation within the UNMC College of Pharmacy. Read more
Nebraska Faces Losses to Drug Development, Jobs and Patient Health According to New Study
A new study estimates that proposed Federal Government-mandated drug pricing policies will amount to 237 fewer FDA approvals and up to 4,000 lost jobs for Nebraska workers over the next 10 years. Read more
New Report Explores Latest Best Practices in State Bioscience Economic Development Initiatives
The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), in partnership with the Council of State Bioscience Associations (CSBA), released “The U.S. Biosciences Industry in the States: Best Practices in Innovation, Partnerships, and Job Creation” report. Read more
Nebraska Cattlemen and Merck Animal Health partner to launch Cartridges for Cash program
Cartridges for Cash is a program that will provide financial support for Nebraska Cattlemen’s Young Cattlemen’s Connections (YCC) program and to the Nebraska Cattlemen’s Foundation to fund two scholarships. Read more
Neogen® Launches DNA Test for Beef-on-Dairy Cattle
Negoen, a member of Bio Nebraska, announced that it has launched Igenity® BeefXDairy, a new and novel leading genomic test for beef-on-dairy calves. Read more
Member Spotlight: Reddi Inc.
For our June Member Spotlight, we talked to Vish Reddi about his company, Reddi Inc. Reddi is a small Engineering Procurement & Construction Management (EPCM) company that focuses on design function and compliance to support the growth of Bio-Pharma companies. Read more
Governor Pillen Announces New DED Director
Governor Jim Pillen has announced that K.C. Belitz will be the next director of the Nebraska Department of Economic Development starting on July 5. Read more