Generations Park in Blair - Supported with a CCCFF Construction Grant Today, the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) announced $1...
Gov. Pillen Recognizes Clearwater as Nebraska’s 2026 “Showcase Community”
This morning, Governor Jim Pillen visited Clearwater to present local leaders with the Governor’s 2026 Showcase Community Award. Each...
Gov. Pillen Announces Date of 2nd Annual Youth Summit, Invites Students to Register
Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced that the 2026 Governor’s Youth Summit will take place in Kearney, Nebraska at the Younes Conference Center...
In It Together: Omaha Nonprofit Builds Collaborative Hub to Provide Housing and Healthcare Services
Together Omaha food pantry A ferocious tornado ripped through Omaha in 1975, destroying 287 homes and damaging 1,400 others. At the time, it was one...
DED Announces Sponsorship Opportunities through “The Good Life Is Calling” Campaign
The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) is offering sponsorship opportunities to collaborate on The Good Life Is Calling campaign to...
DED to Hold Webinar on the Federal Opportunity Zones Program
The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) will host a webinar on Wednesday, April 1st from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm CT to overview the...
Childcare Champions Help New Mom Start and Grow a Licensed Childcare Business in Central Nebraska
Jocelyn Grube became a first-time mom while teaching kindergarten in Superior, Nebraska. She soon realized that finding childcare while working...
Building a Home in Nebraska’s Family-Friendly Community of Chadron
The hectic pace, racing from place to place, was taking a toll on Sydney Holmes. Based in Cheyenne, Wyoming, Sydney was working for a national...
Pender Honored for Housing Development, Downtown Beautification, and Infrastructure Upgrades
Village recognized for continued success in the Leadership Certified Community program From left to right: DED North Central Field Service...
DED Opens Applications through the Federal Opportunity Zones Program
Today, the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) opened applications through the Federal Opportunity Zones Program. The application can...
Hometown Investments in Housing, Businesses, and Youth Foster Economic Growth and Community Pride in City of O’Neill
(From left to right): O’Neill City Clerk/Treasurer Sarah Sidak, O’Neill Mayor Scott Menish, DED Field Services Director Sheryl Hiatt, Holt County...
DED to Open Applications on March 2nd through the Federal Opportunity Zones Program
The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) will open applications through the Federal Opportunity Zones Program on Monday, March 2,...