The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Showcase Community Award. The award will be...
Governor Jim Pillen Announces Winners of Nebraska Governor’s New Venture Competition
Left to right: Todd Bingham, President & CEO of NE Chamber; Dr. Kathy Farrell, Dean of the College of Business at University of...
Veteran Finds Opportunity, Work-Life Balance after Coming Home to Nebraska for Civilian Career
After serving in the U.S. Marine Corps, Jerome Creasy, Jr. could have taken his skills to almost any state. After considering his next step, he...
All Roads Lead to Omaha for Creighton Alums from Hawaii
As a native of Hawaii, Marian Pacho-Moloney had never set foot in Nebraska before choosing to attend college at Creighton University in Omaha....
DED Reopens Community Development Assistance Act Applications
Friend Historical Society has made use of the Community Development Assistance Act opportunity to renovate the town’s historic Warren Building. The...
READ Nebraska: Encouraging Connection, Enhancing Literacy, and Developing Leaders
At Kids Can Community Center in Omaha, over 30 mentor/mentee matches meet for an hour every week to read, learn, and grow. Alicia Tutini, a product...
DED Helps Propel Nebraska’s Vibrant Economy, Provide Opportunities for the State’s Growing Population
As 2025 draws to a close, the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) celebrates the state’s growth and thanks the agency’s many partners...
DED Awards $290,000 of Community Development Block Grant Funds to Support Bone Creek Museum in David City
The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) has awarded $290,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to David City through...
Elite 11 Veterinarian Program: Connecting Students to In-State Careers, Strengthening Nebraska’s Livestock Industry
When Jacob Wood heard about the Elite 11 Veterinarian Program, it confirmed University of Nebraska as his college of choice. Jacob Wood knew he...
DED to Host Webinar for Funding Opportunity to Plan or Construct Childcare Facilities
The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) announced that it will host a webinar to answer questions about a funding opportunity for the...
DED to Accept Public Comments on Proposed Allocation of Anticipated $12.75 Million in Nebraska Affordable Housing Trust Funds
The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) will hold a public comment period from December 4, 2025, to January 5, 2026, to accept...
DED Awards $14.1 Million of Community Development Block Grant Funds
Business facades in Pender, Nebraska, following the investment of CDBG – Downtown Revitalization funds. The Nebraska Department of Economic...