Team chosen for UNMC’s Saddle Creek development
UNMC, a member of Bio Nebraska, has selected a team for their project to develop the former Omaha Steel Works property into an “innovation hub.” Read more
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Member Spotlight: Silicon Prairie Center
Our May Member Spotlight features the Silicon Prairie Center, a unique, collaborative, live-and-work incubator community in Nebraska that empowers entrepreneurs to do more with less and to minimize Founder’s dilution. Read more
UNO aims to fulfill Nebraska workforce needs through STEM education statewide
The University of Nebraska at Omaha, a Bio Nebraska member, is featured in a special by the Omaha World-Herald that highlights STEM education in the state and the important role this education plays in supporting Nebraska’s workforce needs. Read more
LI-COR founders among Business Hall of Fame honorees
Bill and Elaine Biggs, co-founders of LI-COR Biosciences, a member of Bio Nebraska, are among this year’s Nebraska Business Hall of Fame honorees. Article by Lincoln Journal Star. Read more
Sanofi to help manufacture Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, supporting global supply demands
Sanofi, a member of Bio Nebraska, announced they have entered into an agreement with Moderna, under which Sanofi will help manufacture Moderna´s COVID-19 vaccine, supporting the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccine supply needs. Read more
Bio Nebraska joins NIAMRRE
Bio Nebraska joins the National Institute of Antimicrobial Resistance Research and Education (NIAMRRE) as an associate member. Read more
Omaha Public Power District Announces Contract for Solar Farm
OPPD has signed a contract to build the state’s first solar power plant in eastern Nebraska, just south of Yutan. By Associated Press. Read more
Southeast Community College now offers biotechnology program
Southeast Community College, a member of Bio Nebraska, is now offering a biotechnology program. Story published by Nebraska City News-Press. Read more
Member Spotlight: Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development
For our April Member Spotlight, we talked to the Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development about opportunities in Lincoln that make it an attractive location to live and grow a business. Read more
NPPD ranks first among peer utilities in safety
NPPD, a member of Bio Nebraska, announced that they have earned the American Public Power Association’s (APPA) Safety Award of Excellence for safe operating practices during 2020, ranking first among similar sized utilities. Read more