Gov. Ricketts Highlights Global Success of the STEP Program in Nebraska
28 Mar 2016
Government
Today, Governor Pete Ricketts and Nebraska Department of Economic Development Director (DED) Courtney Dentlinger joined Nebraska small business owners and representatives of the Small Business Administration (SBA) to highlight the success of the State Trade and Export Program (STEP) grant program in Nebraska.
"The global economy is becoming increasingly important to the success of small businesses in our state,” said Governor Ricketts. “By building trade relationships with countries around the world, our businesses can grow at home, create good-paying jobs in their communities, and Grow Nebraska.”
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