81-12,130 Legislative findings. - Nebraska Statutes

81-12,130. Legislative findings.The Legislature finds and declares that:(1) Insufficient venture capital resources exist within the State of Nebraska to meet substantial portions of the equity needs of new and high-growth business enterprises;(2) Nebraska is a net exporter of venture capital;(3) The venture capital needs of Nebraska business enterprises are not currently being met due to the lack of operational readiness and expertise among new and high-growth business enterprises;(4) The best and primary role the State of Nebraska can play is creating an effective operational assistance program to assist Nebraska businesses in becoming venture-ready to effectively attract and retain capital in this state in partnership with the private sector;(5) Entrepreneurs and high-growth business enterprises need technical assistance in understanding equity markets and how to position themselves to receive equity funding; and(6) Creation of an operational assistance program must be flexible and market driven. SourceLaws 2007, LB425, § 2.