• Transitionary Retention of Human Capital
Life experience is often disregarded in the conservative Nebraska investment environment. In most coastal high-growth investment areas, a failed attempt by an Entrepreneur is viewed as a training experience that many investors view as a benefit rather than a “black eye.” Often the experience gained by an Entrepreneur in one venture can go to great lengths to help the viability and sustainability in subsequent ventures. This can include not only experience, but relationships gained, expanded knowledge base, and potential access to intellectual property.

• Knowledge Source Proximity
Close proximity to a healthy educational facility that is active in generating new knowledge capital has been shown to increase the viability and growth rate of start-up to IPO life cycles of companies. At only three blocks to the main UNL campus, campus housing, the Walter-Scott and Beadle Center facilities, Turbine Flats is positioned to maximize the benefit of any and all proximity advantages.

• Talent and Idea Retention
Local investment and development of high-growth businesses will not only aid in slowing the “Brain Drain” as identified in the Angelou Report, but will go to great lengths to attract external talent and ideas that can take advantage of the concentration and commitment of the community.

• Incubator Strategy
Increased collaborative efforts of various individuals employed within the business entities has been shown to significantly increase success of startup companies and sustainability of business ventures.

• Investment Proximity
Close proximity is a definite benefit to Seed, Angel, and Venture Capital investors as their time investment to meet, review, and work with potential investments is greatly reduced.

• Economic Ownership
Often overlooked when communities, Chambers, and City Councils determine where to invest city dollars to attract and retain resident businesses, Resident Entrepreneurs tend to be much more invested in their home communities than outside owners and corporations. These Entrepreneurs provide significant charitable donations of time and money to the community.