Having retired from his military career, Tim den Hoed is spending his second career helping fellow veterans navigate the post-military transition to...
Kenyan Discovers Nebraska’s Small Business Opportunities, Founds Restaurant and Coffee Bar in Norfolk
“In a nutshell, this is everything I wanted to do in life,” said Daniel Orwa, referring to being a successful entrepreneur in Norfolk. Orwa was born...
Build America, Buy America (BABA) Webpage for DED Grantees Now Available
The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) has made available a new webpage to assist grantees and interested parties in compliance with...
Civic and Community Center Financing Fund (CCCFF) Celebrates 25th Year of Impacting Nebraska Communities
In 1999, the Nebraska Legislature enacted the Local, Civic, Cultural, and Convention Center Financing Act, establishing a source of funding for...
Hobby Sheep Farm Becomes Unique Nebraska Business
The idea for Kestrel Ridge Pellet Company emerged as Megan Landes-Murphy pored through Google searches to solve a problem. She and her husband had...
Veterans Find Great Schools, Wholesome Culture, and Growing Economy in Nebraska
Joe Brownell, the director of the University of Nebraska's Military and Veteran Success Center, talks with student veterans (Photo by Greg Nathan,...
DED to Accept Public Comments on Proposed Allocation of Anticipated $12.75 Million in Nebraska Affordable Housing Trust Funds
The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) will hold a public comment period from December 2, 2024, to January 3, 2025, to accept...
Bringing L.A. to Norfolk—Moving to Nebraska Opens Opportunity to Start a Business, Build a Better Life
Jenipher Mendoza (left) hands out Halloween treats in front of her business in Norfolk. Jenipher Mendoza moved directly to Norfolk from her lifelong...
DED to Open Applications for Creating High Impact Economic Futures (CHIEF) Act
The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) will open applications for the Creating High Impact Economic Futures Act (CHIEF Act) on...
Governor and Delegates Build Relationships in Czech Republic & German During Trade Mission
Gov. Pillen (middle) and DED Director KC Belitz (right) tour Evonik lab in Essen, Germany Governor Jim Pillen and a delegation of agency,...
Governor Pillen Leads State Trade Delegation to Germany
Exchange of gifts with Stephan Weil, Minister President of Niedersachsen Government Governor Jim Pillen led Nebraska’s trade delegation to...
Trading Bumper-to-Bumper L.A. Traffic for Opportunity, Community, and Belonging in Nebraska
Melissa Figueroa (at left) at the ribbon cutting of Johnson Park in Norfolk Why would someone leave behind the beaches, climate, and glamor of L.A....
Governor Pillen’s Trade Mission Wraps Up in Czech Republic, Continues to Germany
Gov. Pillen, NDA Director Vinton, delegation representatives and guests at the evening reception held at the residence of U.S. Ambassador Bijan...
Nebraska Department of Economic Development Awards $8.3 Million of Community Development Block Grant Funds
The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) has awarded $8,308,100 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to twenty-three...
DED Opens Applications for Microenterprise Assistance Programs
The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) has opened applications for the Microenterprise Assistance Program’s Micro-Lending awards. Up...