The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) will conduct a public comment period from October 6 to October 22, 2020, to discuss the State...
Lt. Gov. Foley Honors Grand Island for Economic Growth Spurred by Industry, Housing Expansions
Photo (left to right): Grand Island Economic Development Director Dave Taylor, Lieutenant Governor Mike Foley, Mayor Roger Steele, and City...
Lt. Gov. Foley Attends Grand Reopening of Scottsbluff’s Eastwood Apartments
Photo: Lieutenant Governor Mike Foley (third from right) and representatives from Western Nebraska Housing Opportunities and Twin Cities Development...
Gov. Ricketts Thanks Small Business Administration following News of Latest Nebraska STEP Grant
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today that the State of Nebraska has been selected to receive $262,875 in funding to support...
A Century of Entertainment, Illuminated: Lt. Gov. Foley Celebrates State, Local Investments in Gothenburg’s Sun Theatre
Local businesses, Chamber of Commerce and State of Nebraska Tourism Grant combine to upgrade theatre’s aesthetics and accessibility. Local leaders...
Investing in Quality of Life, Norfolk Expects New Growth around the Bend
Photo: Norfolk Mayor Josh Moenning (right) and Public Works Director/City Engineer Steven Rames survey the Johnson Park Riverfront. What if you...
Deadline to Submit Young Nebraskans Week Award Nominations is September 15!
Do you know a young professional worthy of special mention? If so, submit a nomination by September 15, 2020, for a chance to see them (or...
CDAA State Tax Credit Program Making a Splash in Beatrice
Generating the support and funding to bring a community betterment project to fruition isn’t easy — splash pads included. But if anybody knows how...
City of Kimball Invests $1 Million in Business Development Efforts to Earn State Recognition
Department of Economic Development announces Kimball as Nebraska’s 29th Leadership Certified Community Local leaders’ evolving commitment to...
State of Nebraska Honors City of Neligh for Industry Recruitment, Talent Development
“Neligh’s recognition as a Leadership Certified Community is a fantastic acknowledgement of our widespread mindset to build local leaders.” – Andy...
Gov. Ricketts Announces 2020 Nebraska Affordable Housing Trust Fund Recipients, Celebrates Rural Workforce Housing Achievement in York
YORK – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts visited York to cut the ribbon on Creekside Apartments—new housing financed in part by the state’s Rural...
South Sioux City Earns State Recognition for More than $2M in Capital Investments
CITY LEADERS RECERTIFIED IN STATE OF NEBRASKA’S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CERTIFIED COMMUNITY PROGRAM August 12, 2020 (LINCOLN)—The Department of...
Village of Pender Recognized as Leadership Certified Community for Industry, Job Growth
Department of Economic Development honors Pender as LCC for ongoing industry expansion efforts August 11, 2020 (LINCOLN) — Continued growth in local...
Gov. Ricketts Announces 2020 Developing Youth Talent Initiative Grant Winners
Gov. Ricketts (podium) speaks at this morning’s press briefing to announce the 2020 DYTI grant recipients. Video from today’s press conference is...
Gov. Ricketts Celebrates Hastings Housing Development Success via State, Local Partnerships
Gov. Pete Ricketts and Hastings leaders participated in a ribbon cutting for the community’s most recent housing development today, nearly 15 months...