The purposes of a business development corporation shall be only: (1) To promote, stimulate, develop, and advance the business prosperity and economic welfare of the State of Nebraska and its citizens; (2) to encourage and assist through loans, investments, or other business transactions the location of new business and industry in the state; (3) to rehabilitate and assist existing business and industry in this state; (4) to stimulate and assist in the expansion of any kind of business activity which would tend to promote business development and maintain the economic stability in this state, provide maximum opportunities for employment, encourage thrift, and improve the standard of living of the citizens of this state; (5) to cooperate and act in conjunction with other organizations, public or private, including the United States Small Business Administration, in the promotion and advancement of industrial, commercial, agricultural, and recreational development in this state; and (6) to provide financing for the promotion, development, and conduct of all kinds of business activity in this state.

Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 21-2104

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • State: when applied to different states of the United States shall be construed to extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories organized by Congress. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801
  • United States: shall include territories, outlying possessions, and the District of Columbia. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801