Startup resources.
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General Services
CCC Entrepreneurship Center
Services
Business coaching
Business planning
Access to LivePlan business planning software
Financing via local loan funds
Site selection
Access to Builder Profile 10, an entrepreneurial assessment
Additional startup connections
All services are free of charge aside from closing costs if a client pursues financing.
cccneb.edu/entrepreneurship-center
Hastings Economic Development Corporation
Access to commercial & industrial properties
Loan funds
Business connections
Membership opportunities
hastingsedc.com
Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce
Membership benefits
Provides a community of local professionals & businesses
Marketing opportunities for your business
Information hub
hastingschamber.com
Community Redevelopment Authority
Downtown space tours
Loan funds
Tax increment financing information
Facade improvement grants
cityofhastings.org
Legal
Skalka, Baack & Fiala Law Firm
General legal assistance & advice
Business entity formation
Corporate governance
Navigating planning & zoning with City
Obtaining real estate
centralnebraskalaw.com
Accounting
Aspyr Professional Group, PC
Accounting services
ID number setup
Startup cost evaluation
Financial projections review
aspyrgroup.com
Core CPAs
Accounting, consulting, and financial services
Startup cost evaluation
Business valuation
State and local tax
corecpas.us
Marketing, Print, and Design
IdeaBank Marketing
Branding & website
Marketing strategy
Creative services
Web + mobile design & development
ideabankmarketing.com
Hastings Tribune
Print and digital advertising
Press
hastingstribune.com
Vaughan’s Printing Co
Commercial paper printing (business cards, postcards, large posters, menus, stickers and labels, etc.)
Graphic design
vaughansprinting.co
Insurance
Shelter Insurance
Insurance consultation
Business insurance quotes
Shelter offers home, auto, life, and business insurance
shelterinsurance.com
State Farm - Scott Norlen
Insurance consultation
Business insurance quotes