Industry in Lincoln Nebraska

Lincoln's economy is fairly typical of a mid-sized American city; most economic activity is derived from service industries. The state government and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln are both large contributors to the local economy. Other prominent industries in Lincoln include banking, information technology, insurance, and rail and truck transport.

Lincoln has been rated highly by several poles for its economical advantages, including:

• One of the "Best Places in the U.S. to Locate a Company," from Expansion Management magazine
• One of the "Best Small Places for Business & Careers" from Forbes.com"
• Five Star Community"from the editors of Expansion Management magazine
• One of the "Best Overall Business Climate Among Smaller Metro Areas," Forbes Magazine
• One of the "50 Best Small Metro Areas for Growing & Starting a Business," by Inc. magazine