Photo (left to right): Raquel Felzien, Franklin city clerk; Mayor Margaret Siel; Megan Spargo, consultant; Council Member Sandy Urbina; Council...
State-Led Partnership Gaining Insights from Omaha’s Latino and Minority-Owned Small Business Community
Photo: entrepreneurs and instructors pose for the camera during a recent Business Retention and Expansion meeting in South Omaha. Nebraska...
DED Announces Recipients of $2.1 million in CDBG Funding for Downtown Revitalization
The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) has announced the latest recipients under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)...
State of Nebraska Accepting Public Comments on Proposed Use of State Small Business Credit Initiative Funding
The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) is now accepting public comments on behalf of the State of Nebraska regarding the proposed use...
City of Chappell Leads Private-Public Partnerships to Modernize Downtown Infrastructure, Earning State Recognition for Economic Growth
Photo (left to right): DED/Governor’s Office Consultant Brittany Hardin, Councilman Jarod Hahn, Economic Development Director Shaunna Mashek,...
Applications now open for Microenterprise Assistance Program
The Department of Economic Development has opened applications for the Microenterprise Assistance Program. Up to $1,000,000 in Micro-Lending and up...
DED Awards Funding to 14 Communities for Public Works Improvements under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) has announced awards totaling approximately $5.3 million to 14 recipients under the Community...
DED Announces Recipients of $4.6 Million in CDBG-Coronavirus Funding
The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) has announced 12 awards totaling $4,643,365 in Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus...
Nebraska Launches “The Good Life is Calling” Campaign to Draw Talent to the State
Photo: Gov. Ricketts (podium), DED Director Anthony Goins (right of Governor), and Archrival CEO & Founder Clint! Runge (left of Governor) at...
Benkelman Showcases First New-Build to Come Out of Innovative Housing Partnership with Cambridge and McCook
Sometimes, tough tasks require outside-the-box thinking. Then again, sometimes you just need a little help from your neighbors. In the town of...
Lt. Gov. Foley Cuts the Ribbon on New Workforce Housing in O’Neill
Photo: Lieutenant Governor Foley cuts the ribbon in O’Neill alongside homeowners and project developers. Today marked progress on the housing...
State, Local Leaders Collaborate to Build Housing Momentum
Photo: NHR development Hub Hall Heights in 2018. When it comes to economic development — building vibrant communities where families can...
Falls City Foods Leverages CDBG Program to Expand, Create Jobs
Funding from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program — combined with teamwork at the federal, state and local levels — has once again...
DED Announces Newest Rural Workforce Housing Fund Recipients
The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) has announced three additional recipients under the Nebraska Rural Workforce Housing Fund...
Public-Private Partnership Broadens Horizons for New Housing in City of Crete
Photo: Mayor David A. Bauer and Lori Shaal. State of Nebraska recertifies city as Economic Development Certified Community. Support for downtown...