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What gives in Nebraska? The Buffett effect and a culture of giving 

Candid

The ‘Buffett effect’ Warren Buffett, the CEO of Omaha-based conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway and currently the sixth wealthiest person in the world , has an outsized impact on the state’s giving landscape. And grantmakers in Nebraska allocate more than 60% of their grant dollars to local organizations. There are a few possible factors.

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The Lessons Learned From Small Businesses

Eric Jacobsen Blog

that produced dozens of stories about what local small businesses on Main Street’s across America do that can inspire big businesses on Wall Street – or Madison Avenue megabrands, or enterprise of any size -- in today’s economy. And, if you’re like most everyone, you appreciate hearing a good story. Six road trips across the U.S.

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How Small Businesses Inspire Big Businesses

Eric Jacobsen Blog

that produced dozens of stories about what local small businesses on Main Street’s across America do that can inspire big businesses on Wall Street – or Madison Avenue megabrands, or enterprise of any size -- in today’s economy. Just imagine how intriguing it would be to hear stories about six road trips. Six road trips across the U.S.

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6 Road Trips Reveal Critical Lessons For Business Success

Eric Jacobsen Blog

that produced dozens of stories about what local small businesses on Main Street’s across America do that can inspire big businesses on Wall Street – or Madison Avenue megabrands, or enterprise of any size -- in today’s economy. And, if you’re like most everyone, you appreciate hearing a good story. Six road trips across the U.S.

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