Nebraska For Us supports local small businesses through $20K in grants
OMAHA, Nebraska (March 12, 2026)—Various community leaders and experts joined Nebraska For Us Thursday night for a wide-ranging forum on federal economic policies that affect our area’s small businesses from tariffs to taxes.
Panelists including a local CEO, a company president, a federal contracting officer, and a business services liaison spoke on a variety of topics through a moderated conversation, followed by a question and answer session for guests.
Nebraska For Us also awarded $20,000 worth of grants to a host of local companies to combat rising costs and other economic challenges made worse by moves from Nebraska’s federal delegation through tariffs, rising costs, and additional issues.
Recognized businesses included:
Gamble Tech Firm, LLC
Moogho Global, LLC
Parking Area Maintenance, Inc
Tigris Talent and Consulting, LLC
Pierre’s TechHeads, Inc
MJAC Construction Services, LLC
Lots of Lines, LLC
Opportunity Exchange Commission
Let US Talk About IT, Coaching, LLC
“This microgrant would help stabilize operational costs, support program materials and technology, and allow us to expand capacity without passing financial burden onto families,” said Mariem Sanoe, CEO/Founder & Managing Director at Let US Talk About IT, Coaching, LLC. “The funding would help us continue serving youth in economically distressed communities while strengthening long-term sustainability and impact.”
“Funding would enable us to strengthen our operational capacity and expand our ability to work with more trade partners,” MJAG Construction Services, LLC Owner Felicia White said. “By easing financial strain and enabling strategic growth, this grant would help MJAG pursue more public projects, expand economic opportunities in the communities we serve, and deliver greater long-term value to Nebraska’s infrastructure.”
“Expenses such as product sampling, shipping, packaging, and compliance registration require significant upfront investment and can strain a new company’s operating capacity,” Moogho Global, LLC CEO Daouda Compaore said. “By easing financial pressure during this critical growth phase, the grant would allow Moogho Global to focus on building stable partnerships, expanding its client base, and contributing to Nebraska’s small business economy.”
This forum helped small businesses understand how economic development decisions, public investment, and policy choices directly shape their opportunities. This event connected entrepreneurs with organizations and leaders working to strengthen local business ownership and long-term community stability.
“Small businesses are such a core part of our local and state economies,” Nebraska For Us State Director Angie Lauritsen said. “We are proud to continue our commitment to supporting entrepreneurs who are either getting their ventures off the ground or continuing to operate after many years in business.”
