Nebraska Statutes 81-12,107. Legislative findings and declarations
The Legislature finds and declares that:
Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 81-12,107
- 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
(1) Job creation through rapid technology commercialization is a vital part of the state‘s economic well-being;
(2) Innovation and technology-driven entrepreneurial activity coupled with venture investment creates small business startups and expansions at an accelerated rate, which leads to significant employment opportunities that contribute to the state’s financial health and economic competitiveness;
(3) In order to maintain a healthy state economy and to aid communities, entrepreneurship and technology-based small businesses must be stimulated and supported; and
(4) Innovation hubs could serve as a vital resource for stimulating and supporting entrepreneurship and technology-based small businesses in this state.