Brownville, Neb. (pop.132) has earned designation in the Nebraska Department of Economic Development’s Certified Leadership Community Program. It is the ninth community to earn certification, joining Tecumseh, Madison, Central City, Neligh, Cambridge, Pender, Superior and Minden.
“‘This designation is important for the economic growth of the Village of Brownville,” said Martin F. Hayes, Village Board Chairman.
Highlights for the City of Brownville include:
The Nebraska Department of Economic Development created the program in 2011 with the purpose of helping smaller Nebraska communities deal head-on with challenges and change. Communities must demonstrate having a solid planning and implementation process in place. Communities also must actively take advantage of technology, or be willing to learn to meet program objectives.
Applicant communities are evaluated in:
For information about Brownville’s ongoing efforts, call Kay Fish, village clerk, at 402-825-4551.
For information about the Certified Leadership Development Community Program, contact Kelly Gewecke at 308-627-3151, kelly.gewecke@nebraska.gov , or visit https://opportunity.nebraska.gov/program/leadership-certified-community/
CONTACT Kate Ellingson at 800-426-6505, 402-471-3749 or kate.ellingson@nebraska.gov