Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Invest Nebraska and their work fostering a new generation of entrepreneurs. Since the early 2000s, Invest Nebraska has supported startups by backing high-potential businesses across the Cornhusker State. In the decades since their founding, they provided millions of dollars in capital to startups in industries ranging from software to agriculture to healthcare. Over the years, Invest Nebraska has assisted 155 companies and supported the creation of more than 1,200 jobs across the State. Under the leadership of Invest Nebraska CEO Dan Hoffman, our State went from dead last in the Nation in venture capital investment to 29th. Thanks in part to their vision and success, Invest Nebraska has earned the moniker ``Silicon Prairie'' with tech startups popping up across the Cornhusker State. Invest Nebraska does outstanding work growing businesses that provide great jobs in Nebraska. Mr. Speaker, I thank them for their good work. ____________________”