Presents information on Nebraska tax incentives, financing and business resources.

1. Nebraska: A Great Place to Grow a Business.

2. This presentation is directed towards companies seeking to expand their existing Nebraska based operations, locate new operations into the state and for individuals starting a business venture. Information provided does not cover all programs or assistance which, may be available to businesses.

3. About Us The Omaha Public Power District provides electricity to 13 counties in southeastern Nebraska, has a generating capacity of over 3,220 MW and the average industrial and commercial costs per kWh in 2009 were 4.62 and 7.29 cents respectively. By the way OPPD was ranked 1st by J.D. Power and Associates - Midwest Region for Commercial Customer Satisfaction in 2009.

4. Tax Incentive Program Business Financing Programs Finding A Location Business Resources Contact

5. Tax Incentive Program Nebraska Advantage By offering investment and compensation credits this progressive, pro-business tax program can reduce or eliminate a company’s corporate income, sales and withholding taxes.

6. Tax Incentive Program Nebraska Advantage Qualifying Business Activity Manufacturing Call centers, data centers and telecommunications Headquarters/administrative operations Data processing and Web portals Insurance and financial services Distribution and warehousing Research and development Satellite ground services Exportable services including: software development, computer systems design, product testing, guidance or surveillance systems and technology licensing.

7. Tax Incentive Program Nebraska Advantage - ^ high paying jobs – 200% of avg. county wage or 150% of avg. state wage, whichever is higher

8. Business Financing Programs Invest Nebraska New Venture Competitions are open to start-ups, existing businesses in, or willing to locate to, the area where the competition is held. Local competitions winners receive a direct capital investment of $20,000 - $30,000. At the end of each year, a statewide competition with a $50,000 prize, open to all Nebraska businesses and startups.

9. Business Financing Programs Local Option Municipal Economic Development Act Authorizes incorporated cities and villages to collect and appropriate local tax dollars if approved by the local voters, for economic development purposes.

10. Business Financing Programs Small Business Innovation Research Program The objective of this federal program is to stimulate technological innovation, help small businesses meet federal gov’t research and development needs, encourage participation of minority and disadvantaged persons and increase private-sector commercialization of federal research and development projects.

11. Business Financing Programs USDA Rural Development - Nebraska Assists Nebraskans in accessing USDA financing programs that are designed to offer financial and technical assistance to cooperative and value-added efforts across Nebraska.

12. Business Financing Programs Nebraska Microenterprise Development Act Purpose is to assure that micro businesses realize the full potential to create jobs, enhance entrepreneurial skills and activities, and to facilitate the development of a permanent, statewide infrastructure of microlending support organizations.

13. Finding A Location To assist in the identification of potential locations for business activity there are several informational sources available. Economic Development Organizations Real Estate Professionals Online Real Estate Databases

14. Finding A Location Online real estate databases If the location area of choice is the greater Omaha metro area Loopnet.com is a great source of property listings. Should the area of choice be located outside of the metro area a source of listings would be Locationone.com in addition to Loopnet.com.

15. Economic Development Organizations Burt County Economic Development Contact for Burt County Falls City Economic Development & Growth Enterprise Contact for Richardson County GO! Partnership Contact for Cass, Douglas, Sarpy and Washington Counties Greater Fremont Development Council Contact for Dodge County Nebraska City Area Economic Development Contact for Otoe County Nemaha County Development Alliance Contact for Nemaha County

16. Business Resources Inventors, Investor & Entrepreneurs Club Lincoln Young Professionals Omaha Young Professionals Nebraska Business Development Center Nebraska Department Economic Development Nebraska Department of Revenue

17. Contact Information Jason Esser BRE Coordinator Omaha Public Power District 444 South 16th Street 2E/EP3 Omaha, NE 68102 jwesser@oppd.com LinkedIn Profile 402.636.3710 www.oppd.com