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,...
Major Talent Unites Veterans with Careers
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,...