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...
Gov. Pillen Hosts ‘One Nebraska’ Ag and Economic Development Summit
This week, Governor Jim Pillen welcomed 600 leaders to Younes Conference Center North in Kearney for “One Nebraska: the Governor’s Summit on Ag and...
Nebraska Public Power District Enters Phase 2 of DED-Supported Feasibility Study for Advanced Nuclear Reactors
Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) has reached Phase 2 of a feasibility study assessing preliminary siting options for advanced nuclear reactors...
Nebraska Diplomats Host Annual Awards Banquet
Governor Jim Pillen addresses 450 leaders at the Nebraska Diplomats’ banquet in Kearney. (Additional photos are available by clicking here.)...
DED Announces $4.85 Million in Disaster Recovery Funding through the Affordable Housing Construction-Small Rental Production Program
The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) has announced three multi-family housing projects, selected to share a total of $4,850,000 in...
DED Supports Papio NRD with Disaster Recovery Funds to Protect Homes, Businesses, and Infrastructure near La Platte
Nebraska has nearly 80,000 miles of rivers and some of the most extreme, unpredictable weather in the nation. That combination makes flood...
Governor’s Office, DED, and Nebraska Chamber Kick Off “6 Regions, One Nebraska” in the Northeast Community College Region
Today’s press event to launch 6 Regions, One Nebraska in the Northeast Community College region (from left to right: Nebraska Chamber President...
Lt. Governor Kelly & Delegation Tout Opportunities from Trade Mission
Delegation visit to Pt. Sinta Prima Feedmill. Lieutenant Governor Joe Kelly is touting the many opportunities that he and trade mission delegates...
Department of Economic Development to Offer CDBG Certified Administrator Training in October
The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) will host Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Certified Grant Administrator Training on...
DED Invites Applications for Funding through the Municipality Infrastructure Aid Program
The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) is now accepting applications through the Municipality Infrastructure Aid Program. The program...
Governor’s Office, DED, and Nebraska Chamber Kick Off “6 Regions, One Nebraska” in the Central Community College Region
Lt. Gov. Joe Kelly speaks during this morning’s press conference. (From left to right: DED Director K.C. Belitz; CCC President Dr. Matt Gotschall;...