by Nebraska Department of Economic Development | Oct 2, 2024 | Community Development, News
Holdrege city council members and leaders from Phelps County Development Corporation celebrate recertification through the EDCC program. DED honors Holdrege for 18 years of leadership in the Economic Development Certified Community program. For nearly two decades, the...
by Nebraska Department of Economic Development | Sep 26, 2024 | News
Central Community College students (from left to right) Joakim Jones, Aaron Mull, and Akikin Pungupung. Born in the Federated States of Micronesia, and raised on the island of Oahu in Hawaii, Akikin Pungupung grew up a world away from Nebraska. After his family moved...
by Nebraska Department of Economic Development | Sep 23, 2024 | News
Regional Navigator Zane Francescato helps guide discussion during the first meeting of 6 Regions, One Nebraska in the Southeast Community College Region. 6 Regions, One Nebraska: Developing Tailored Solutions to Address Economic Needs across Nebraska...
by Jamdan Clang | Sep 18, 2024 | Housing, NAHTF, News
Under the 2024 program cycle, NAHTF recipients will receive assistance for housing projects and non-profit technical support for a total of 20 projects statewide. The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) is pleased to announce the recipients of $10.72...
by Jamdan Clang | Sep 12, 2024 | Community Development, News, Success Stories
From left to right (Robyn Mathews, Administrative Assistant for the City of Benkelman; Ashley Rice-Gerlach, Southwest Nebraska Business Development Consultant for DED; Tammy Buffington, Mayor of Benkelmen). City honored for continued leadership in Nebraska’s...
by Jamdan Clang | Aug 30, 2024 | Community Development, News, Success Stories
The downtown district serves as the heart of a community, and Hastings’ city center is beating strong thanks to investments made through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. Over the past ten years, Hastings has been awarded $1.45 million of CDBG...