Holdrege city council members and leaders from Phelps County Development Corporation celebrate recertification through the EDCC program. DED honors...
Aloha to the Cornhusker State: Trio of Hawaiian Students Find Opportunity, Community, and Freedom in Nebraska
Central Community College students (from left to right) Joakim Jones, Aaron Mull, and Akikin Pungupung. Born in the Federated States of Micronesia,...
6 Regions, One Nebraska: Developing Tailored Solutions to Address Economic Needs across Nebraska
Regional Navigator Zane Francescato helps guide discussion during the first meeting of 6 Regions, One Nebraska in the Southeast Community...
DED Announces Nebraska Affordable Housing Trust Fund Investments across the State
Under the 2024 program cycle, NAHTF recipients will receive assistance for housing projects and non-profit technical support for a total of 20...
City of Benkelman Builds State and Local Partnerships to Develop Aesthetic Appeal, New Infrastructure
From left to right (Robyn Mathews, Administrative Assistant for the City of Benkelman; Ashley Rice-Gerlach, Southwest Nebraska Business Development...
Hastings Rejuvenates Downtown, Supports Expansion of Homegrown Business through Community Development Block Grant Program
The downtown district serves as the heart of a community, and Hastings’ city center is beating strong thanks to investments made through the...
Nebraska Department of Economic Development Announces $10.3 Million Investment through HOME-ARP Affordable Rental Program
The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) has announced the names of four (4) applicants who will receive $10,302,671 of investment in...
DED Announces Award of $4 Million in Disaster Recovery Funding through the Affordable Housing Construction – Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program
The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) has selected two multi-family housing projects to receive a total of $4 million, or $2 million...
DED Announces Recipients of HOME, National Housing Trust Fund Awards for Housing Development
The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) has announced the recipients of $2.6 million in federal funding for affordable and low-income...
Department of Economic Development Invites Applications for READ Nebraska Grant Program
The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) is now accepting applications for the 2024 READ Nebraska Grant Program. At the request of...
Scottsbluff Enjoys Event-Packed Summer at 18th Street Plaza—Downtown Space Developed with Support of Community Development Block Grants
Downtown Scottsbluff has been humming this summer with live music, farmers markets, and festivals. The city’s Bands on Broadway series offers free...
Governor’s Office, DED, and Nebraska Chamber Kick Off “6 Regions, One Nebraska” in the Metro Community College Region
New strategy convenes leaders to design and implement collaborative economic development projects. Today, the Governor’s Office, Nebraska Department...
City of Norfolk Creates Inviting Spaces, Beautiful Places with Support from Community Development Block Grants
The community gathers for a concert at River Point Square in downtown Norfolk. Stroll through Norfolk, and you’ll see why the city is generating...
Nebraska City Shining Bright with Support from Community Development Block Grants
With apple orchards, Arbor Day Farm, and close proximity to the Missouri River, Nebraska City offers a lot to see and do. City leaders have...
From Skeptic to Salesman: A Texas Transplant Becomes an Omaha Superfan
“Omaha? Why the heck would I want to go to Omaha?” That was Jay Prestipino’s unvarnished response when a colleague sought to recruit him to Nebraska...