by Nebraska Department of Economic Development | Dec 23, 2024 | News
For the past 15 years, the city has earned recognition as an Economic Development Certified Community. Pictured from left to right: Rod Rowland, EDGE Director; Amber Holle, Chamber of Commerce Director; Lucas Froeschl, EDGE Executive Director; Kris Benson, DED; Kevin...
by Nebraska Department of Economic Development | Dec 23, 2024 | News
On Dec. 20th, Governor Jim Pillen announced awards for projects in three districts of the state’s 6 Regions, One Nebraska initiative (Southeast, Metro, and Northeast). The announcement took place in Lincoln at the offices of Southeast Nebraska Development District,...
by Nebraska Department of Economic Development | Dec 19, 2024 | News, Success Stories
Having retired from his military career, Tim den Hoed is spending his second career helping fellow veterans navigate the post-military transition to civilian life. Through his Omaha-based business, Major Talent, Tim unites veterans with employers looking for...
by Nebraska Department of Economic Development | Dec 17, 2024 | News, Success Stories
“In a nutshell, this is everything I wanted to do in life,” said Daniel Orwa, referring to being a successful entrepreneur in Norfolk. Orwa was born in Kenya and lived in South Africa, Iowa, West Virginia, Illinois, and South Dakota. But he chose Nebraska as the place...
by Nebraska Department of Economic Development | Dec 16, 2024 | CCCFF, Community Development, News, Success Stories
In 1999, the Nebraska Legislature enacted the Local, Civic, Cultural, and Convention Center Financing Act, establishing a source of funding for community development projects. Now in its 25th year, the fund—now known as the Civic and Community Center...
