Microbusiness & Asset Development

Providing assistance to help build, start,  and grow the dreams and businesses of entrepreneurs, while promoting economic growth in our communities.

Empowering and inspiring entrepreneurs to create businesses to transcend from poverty to change their future.

For almost 30 years, we’ve inspired entrepreneurs to realize their dreams of business ownership. Our program is a complete business center. We help entrepreneurs and small business owners find their best potential as we walk with them to develop  a sustainable business model.

Owning a business is complex; entrepreneurs need tools for every stage of the business cycle. We provide formal business training, business consulting, microloans, and networking, making sure you have the tools you need to build and grow your business. Program services are provided in English and Spanish

How To Get Started

To get started, call to set up an appointment with one of our business consultants.

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Business Resources

  • Business Training

    Business Training

    To help entrepreneurs learn and master the fundamentals of business ownership, we provide a 40 hour, 16-class course.The course is presented in English and Spanish and guides entrepreneurs through business start-up, launch, and growth. This includes in-depth guidance on writing a business plan – a foundational document for business owners.

    Course Cost: $200 (please note, scholarships are available)
    16 classes / 8 weeks / 2 evenings a week / 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

    Coursework includes: Creating Business Plans – Branding and Messaging – Target Markets – Taxes/Accounting – Insurance – Human Resources
    Evening classes are offered at least 4 times a year in both Spanish and English.

       Pre-Registration Forms:

    English        SPANISH
  • Business Consulting

    Business Consulting

    We offer professional, low-cost business services  for entrepreneurs to business owners. Our staff helps with critical activities such as preparing sales tax reports, registering businesses, sales tax permits, obtaining Employer Identification Numbers (EINs), completing contractor licenses and Department of Transportation (DOT) permit applications, troubleshooting business challenges, and other services.

    We will be launching a Marketing Lab so clients can access technology and software vital to creating promotional materials for their products or business.

  • Microloans

    Microloans

    Entrepreneurs who have graduated from our 16-week training program with a viable business plan can apply for up to $10,000 (36-month term) for business related purposes. To learn more, please contact microbusiness@ccomaha.org.

  • Continuous Learning & Networking

    Continuous Learning & Networking

    Our program is a connection to continuous learning.
    We link entrepreneurs to other entrepreneurs, businesses, and community partners within the business ecosystem through training, workshops, and seminars.

  • The Cleaning Academy

    The Cleaning Academy

    To help entrepreneurs learn and master the fundamentals and obtain certification as a Certified Cleaning Technician.

    Course Cost: will be available soon
    8 classes / 4 weeks / 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
    Start Date: September 30, 2024

    Coursework includes: Health and Safety Standards – Carpet and Floor Cleaning – Proper Surface Care – Appropriate Use of Equipment – Best Practices and Industry Standards – Chemical Labels, Safety and Exposure

       Pre-Registration Forms:

    English        SPANISH
  • Collaborators
    Business Groups and Nonprofits:

    • Center for Rural Affairs (CFRA)
    • Nebraska Business Development Center
    • Nebraska Enterprise Fund (NEF)
    • Entrepreneurs Education Collaborative (EEC)
    • Omaha Economic Development Corp (OEDC)
    • SCORE Greater Omaha
    • Nebraska Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
    • Sourcelink Nebraska
    • Greater Omaha Chamber – REACH
    • Grow Nebraska Women’s Business CenterNebraska Trucking Association
    		 Community Organizations:

    • United Way of the Midlands
    • Mexican Consulate in Omaha
    • Heartland Workforce Solutions, Inc.
    • Centro Tepeyac
    • Sokolof Foundation
    • Aksarben Foundation
    • CCUSA

    Educational Institutions:

    • UNL: Rural Prosperity Nebraska
    • UNO: Graphic Design Club
    • Creighton University
    		 Financial Organizations:

    • First National Bank Omaha (FNBO)
    • Wells Fargo Bank
    • Cornhusker Bank

    Governmental Organizations

    • City of Omaha
    • US Small Business Administration (SBA)
    • Department of Economic Development

    Independent Businesses:

    • JM Reynoso Tax and Accounting Services
    • Truck Services Inc
    • State Farm: Monica Rodriguez

Business Training

To help entrepreneurs learn and master the fundamentals of business ownership, we provide a 40 hour, 16-class course.The course is presented in English and Spanish and guides entrepreneurs through business start-up, launch, and growth. This includes in-depth guidance on writing a business plan – a foundational document for business owners.

Course Cost: $200 (please note, scholarships are available)
16 classes / 8 weeks / 2 evenings a week / 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Coursework includes: Creating Business Plans – Branding and Messaging – Target Markets – Taxes/Accounting – Insurance – Human Resources
Evening classes are offered at least 4 times a year in both Spanish and English.

   Pre-Registration Forms:

English        SPANISH

Business Consulting

We offer professional, low-cost business services  for entrepreneurs to business owners. Our staff helps with critical activities such as preparing sales tax reports, registering businesses, sales tax permits, obtaining Employer Identification Numbers (EINs), completing contractor licenses and Department of Transportation (DOT) permit applications, troubleshooting business challenges, and other services.

We will be launching a Marketing Lab so clients can access technology and software vital to creating promotional materials for their products or business.

Microloans

Entrepreneurs who have graduated from our 16-week training program with a viable business plan can apply for up to $10,000 (36-month term) for business related purposes. To learn more, please contact microbusiness@ccomaha.org.

Continuous Learning & Networking

Our program is a connection to continuous learning.
We link entrepreneurs to other entrepreneurs, businesses, and community partners within the business ecosystem through training, workshops, and seminars.

The Cleaning Academy

To help entrepreneurs learn and master the fundamentals and obtain certification as a Certified Cleaning Technician.

Course Cost: will be available soon
8 classes / 4 weeks / 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Start Date: September 30, 2024

Coursework includes: Health and Safety Standards – Carpet and Floor Cleaning – Proper Surface Care – Appropriate Use of Equipment – Best Practices and Industry Standards – Chemical Labels, Safety and Exposure

   Pre-Registration Forms:

English        SPANISH
Business Groups and Nonprofits:

  • Center for Rural Affairs (CFRA)
  • Nebraska Business Development Center
  • Nebraska Enterprise Fund (NEF)
  • Entrepreneurs Education Collaborative (EEC)
  • Omaha Economic Development Corp (OEDC)
  • SCORE Greater Omaha
  • Nebraska Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
  • Sourcelink Nebraska
  • Greater Omaha Chamber – REACH
  • Grow Nebraska Women’s Business CenterNebraska Trucking Association
 Community Organizations:

  • United Way of the Midlands
  • Mexican Consulate in Omaha
  • Heartland Workforce Solutions, Inc.
  • Centro Tepeyac
  • Sokolof Foundation
  • Aksarben Foundation
  • CCUSA

Educational Institutions:

  • UNL: Rural Prosperity Nebraska
  • UNO: Graphic Design Club
  • Creighton University
 Financial Organizations:

  • First National Bank Omaha (FNBO)
  • Wells Fargo Bank
  • Cornhusker Bank

Governmental Organizations

  • City of Omaha
  • US Small Business Administration (SBA)
  • Department of Economic Development

Independent Businesses:

  • JM Reynoso Tax and Accounting Services
  • Truck Services Inc
  • State Farm: Monica Rodriguez

CCUSA: National Recognition

In 2020, Catholic Charities of Omaha received an Innovation Challenge grant from Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) to extend its Microbusiness Program to other Catholic Charities agencies across the nation. The award was the culmination of a year-long process in which Catholic Charities agencies nationwide competed for $1 million to fund their fresh solution to help alleviate, reduce or eliminate poverty.

 

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