Gov. Pillen takes questions from media at Summit. This week, Governor Jim Pillen welcomed around 500 leaders to Kearney’s Younes Conference Center...
DED Announces Over $6.9 Million in Awards to Support Long-Term Disaster Recovery Projects
The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) has awarded disaster recovery assistance to eight local jurisdictions for 12 long-term...
Nebraska Diplomats Host Annual Awards Banquet
Governor Jim Pillen addresses 500+ leaders at the Nebraska Diplomats’ Banquet in Kearney. The Nebraska Diplomats hosted its annual awards banquet on...
DED to Host Information Session for 2024 Application Cycle of the Civic and Community Center Financing Fund
DED will hold a webinar regarding the upcoming 2024 application cycle of the Civic and Community Center Financing Fund (CCCFF) on Wednesday,...
Nebraska EDA Tourism Grants Boost State’s Rapidly Growing Leisure & Hospitality Industry
The Nebraska EDA Tourism Grant Program, funded by the U.S. Economic Development Administration, is supporting attractions across the state with...
Department of Economic Development to Offer CDBG Certified Administrator Training in October
The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) will host Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Certified Grant Administrator Training on...
Unique Housing Partnerships, Developments in City of Schuyler Gain State Recognition
State of Nebraska honors Schuyler for leadership in Nebraska’s Economic Development Certified Community program. The State of Nebraska has...
DED Announces Awards under Second Application Cycle of the Pandemic Relief Housing Program
The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) has awarded $1,790,000 to two applicants under the second funding cycle of...
Ongoing Business and Housing Investments in City of Atkinson Generate Growth, State Recognition
DED Director of Field Operations Sheryl Hiatt (holding plaque at right) recognizes the City of Atkinson for attaining requalification as a...
City of West Point Sets Goals for Generational Growth Via Housing, Entrepreneur Development
West Point leaders celebrate the opening of Innovation Station in February 2023. The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) has...
Application Date Modified for Non-Profit Shovel-Ready Program
The application open date has been postponed by one day for the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) Non-Profit Shovel-Ready Grant...
Nebraska Department of Economic Development Announces HOME CHDO Awards for 2022 Program Cycle
Today, the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) announced two awards under the Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) cycle...
DED Grant Supports Development of Youth-Focused Behavioral Health Facility at Children’s Hospital & Medical Center in Omaha
A multimillion-dollar project announced last fall aims to make a big difference in the mental health of Omaha-area kids and teens–and it already has...
Gov. Pillen Celebrates Groundbreakings in Burwell, Ribbon-Cutting in Comstock
State and local leaders officially break ground on the project to improve Garfield County Frontier Fairgrounds, home of Nebraska’s Big Rodeo. Gov....
State of Nebraska Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Qualified Action Plans for Intern Nebraska Grant Program
The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) will accept public comments from June 23, 2023 to July 14, 2023 regarding the proposed...