by Nebraska Department of Economic Development | Feb 21, 2025 | Community Development, News
The Department of Economic Development (DED) has recognized ongoing efforts to enhance workforce development and business attraction in the City of Fremont (pop. 27,382). DED honored the city’s recertification in the Economic Development Certified Community (EDCC)...
by Nebraska Department of Economic Development | Feb 5, 2025 | Community Development, News
The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Showcase Community Award. The award will be presented to a Nebraska community during Community Development Month (April 2025)....
by Nebraska Department of Economic Development | Jan 8, 2025 | Community Development, News, Rural Workforce Housing Fund (RWHF)
Community creates an “environment of growth” to earn recertification in Nebraska’s Leadership Certified Community program The Department of Economic Development (DED) has recognized officials in the City of Milford (pop. 2,211) for their ongoing success in Nebraska’s...
by Jamdan Clang | Dec 16, 2024 | Community Development, News
The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) has made available a new webpage to assist grantees and interested parties in compliance with the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA) and in understanding BABA’s application to DED programs. The webpage is at:...
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...
by Nebraska Department of Economic Development | Nov 12, 2024 | CCCFF, Community Development, News, Success Stories
Melissa Figueroa (at left) at the ribbon cutting of Johnson Park in Norfolk Why would someone leave behind the beaches, climate, and glamor of L.A. to move to the middle of the country? That’s a question Melissa Figueroa can answer from firsthand experience. A...
