The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) has certified South Sioux City’s application to create an inland port authority to manage an...
Prioritizing Investments in Its People, City of Fremont Generates 2,000+ Jobs, $200+ Million in Capital Projects
The Department of Economic Development (DED) has recognized ongoing efforts to enhance workforce development and business attraction in the City of...
Department of Economic Development Publishes Application Guidelines for 2025 Nebraska Affordable Housing Trust Fund
The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) has published application guidelines for the 2025 program cycle of the Nebraska Affordable...
DED to Accept Public Comments on Proposed Cast and Crew Nebraska Act Tax Credit Guidelines
The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) is holding a public comment period until March 7, 2025, to accept feedback on the guidelines...
UNL Study Shows Success of Business Innovation Programs in Strengthening Entrepreneurship, Supporting Job Creation
For stories of Nebraska startups who’ve benefited from the Business Innovation Act, click here. A new study by the University of...
Business Innovation Programs Help Entrepreneurs Turn Promising Ideas into Market-Ready Products
The wildfires raging across California have renewed discussion about how to minimize these devastating disasters. Fast Forward, a small business in...
DED Invites Nominations for the 2025 Showcase Community Award
The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Showcase Community Award....
City of Ord Revitalizes Housing and Downtown, Celebrates 20 Years of Leadership in Economic Development Program
Ord Mayor commends local economic leaders for community growth and workforce development efforts The Nebraska Department of Economic Development...
From Nicaragua to Nebraska—Discovering a Welcoming Culture and Relaxed Pace of Life
Native Nicaraguans Argentina Espinoza and Magdiel “Junior” Garcia, Jr. first arrived in Nebraska during the middle of winter. Yet their strongest...
Governor Pillen Proclaims Mentorship in Nebraska Month, Recognizes Top Public Servant Mentors
Left to right: Miss Nebraska Reachel Warren; First Lady Suzanne Pillen; Governor Jim Pillen; Melissa Mayo, executive director of MENTORNebraska;...
How an Iowan Became a Huskers Fan and Joined the Nebraska Community
Chad and Lizzie Vietz “Growing up in Iowa, a state divided by the Iowa [Hawkeyes] and Iowa State [Cyclones] teams, it’s so nice that everybody here...
DED Opens Applications for Funding under 2024 Program Year of the Middle Income Workforce Housing Fund
The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) is now accepting applications for the 2024 program year of the Middle Income Workforce Housing...
City of Milford Invests in Childcare, Housing Developments to Foster Growth Across Generations
Community creates an “environment of growth” to earn recertification in Nebraska’s Leadership Certified Community program The Department of Economic...
Falls City Earns State Recognition for Industry, Housing Growth
For the past 15 years, the city has earned recognition as an Economic Development Certified Community. Pictured from left to right: Rod Rowland,...
Gov. Pillen Announces Awards for 6 Regions, One Nebraska Priority Projects
On Dec. 20th, Governor Jim Pillen announced awards for projects in three districts of the state’s 6 Regions, One Nebraska initiative (Southeast,...