Register for the 2026 Governor’s Summit at govsummit.nebraska.gov . Governor Jim Pillen, the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED), and...
City of Scottsbluff Recognized for Giving Retailers Room to Grow, Supporting Childcare Development
State of Nebraska honors Scottsbluff officials for leadership in Economic Development Certified Community program. Innovative efforts to help...
Nebraska Ed-Tech Startup Helps Students Improve as Writers, Avoid Overreliance on AI
Adam (left) and Alexa Sparks (middle) attended the 2025 International Society for Technology in Education conference in San Antonio, Texas. Short...
Department of Economic Development to Host Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Application Webinar for 2026-2027 Program Year
The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) will host a webinar on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. CT to review application...
Generation Diamond Celebrates 10 Years of Impact in South Omaha, Expands Tattoo Removal Service for Those Re-Entering Society
Participant receiving laser tattoo removal treatment Having a visible tattoo with a vulgar, anti-police message would be a major challenge for...
Public-Private Partnerships Drive Housing Development, Downtown Improvements, and Tourism in City of Neligh
Pictured from left to right: Ted Hughes, Neligh City Council; Joe Hartz, Neligh Mayor; Lauren Sheridan, Director of Neligh Economic Development...
“We’ve Had the Best Time Living Here”: Rural Veterinarians and TV Stars Grateful for Having Chosen the Good Life in Nebraska
Erin (right) works on pulling a dog’s infected tooth. Working in a rural vet clinic is its own animal!” Ben Schroeder exclaimed, taking a short...
DED and DHHS Announce Public Comment Period, Public Hearing on State’s Proposed Use of Federal Housing and Community Development Funds
The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) and the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) are soliciting public comments...
Gov. Pillen on Transatlantic Visit to Tout Nebraska Beef, Ethanol, and Energy Production
A short trip to London this week will provide Governor Jim Pillen an opportunity to tout Nebraska beef, ethanol production, and discuss business...
Nebraska Commission on Housing and Homelessness Presents 2026 Nebraska Affordable Housing Trust Fund Awards
Two projects honored for using State housing funds to change lives and transform communities The Nebraska Commission on Housing and Homelessness...
Plattsmouth Poised for Growth after Key Infrastructure Upgrades, Successes in Housing Development
From left to right: DED’s Dave Honz, Josh Charvat of Cass County Economic Development Council, Mayor Paul Lambert, City Council President Morgan...
DED Director Larsen Highlights State’s Economic Development Achievements during News Conference with Gov. Pillen, Fellow Agency Leaders
On Monday morning, Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) Director Maureen Larsen joined Governor Jim Pillen and fellow members of the...