SBIC investment in NE-3
SBIC Atlas · sbicatlas.comRep. Adrian Smith (R)Sen. Deb Fischer (R)Sen. Pete Ricketts (R)
Small Business Investment Companies (SBICs) are privately managed funds licensed by the SBA that invest in American small businesses. The Investing in All of America Act (2026) adds bonus leverage for investments in rural areas, low-income areas, critical technologies, and small manufacturers.
3
SBIC-backed companies
3
SBIC funds involved
3
In rural areas
1
In low-income areas
Industry mix
Manufacturing2
Construction1
Companies in NE-3
| Company | Sector | City | Indicators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid Fire Protection, Inc. | Construction | Kearney | RuralLow-income area |
| Standard Iron | Manufacturing | Grand Island | Rural |
| Standard Iron & Wire Works, LLC | Manufacturing | Grand Island | Rural |
Source: SBIC Atlas (sbicatlas.com) - assembled from public disclosures with best-guess classification and Census-based geography. Counts reflect publicly known portfolio activity only and undercount funds that do not publish portfolios. Informational, not an SBA determination.