Brehmer Celebrates 50 Years of Manufacturing Quality Farming Equipment, Building Community in Northeast Nebraska

by Nebraska Department of Economic Development | Oct 23, 2024 | News, Success Stories

Joe Brehmer Treyton Frahm On October 4th, Brehmer Manufacturing in Lyons held a pancake feed and open house to celebrate its 50th anniversary. It was a fitting way for the family-run, family-friendly business to commemorate the milestone. As a company, Brehmer...

Red Cloud Developing Boutique Hotel and Creative Hub in Historic Downtown, Growing Tourism through Community Development Block Grant Program

by Nebraska Department of Economic Development | Oct 15, 2024 | Community Development, News, Success Stories

The Potter-Wright Building before renovations (photo courtesy of Alley Poyner Macchietto Architecture) The Potter-Wright Building after being refurbished as Hotel Garber (photo courtesy of the National Willa Cather Center) In early 2025, Red Cloud will welcome the...

City of Benkelman Builds State and Local Partnerships to Develop Aesthetic Appeal, New Infrastructure

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...

Hastings Rejuvenates Downtown, Supports Expansion of Homegrown Business through Community Development Block Grant Program

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...

Scottsbluff Enjoys Event-Packed Summer at 18th Street Plaza—Downtown Space Developed with Support of Community Development Block Grants

by Jamdan Clang | Aug 22, 2024 | Community Development, News, Success Stories

Downtown Scottsbluff has been humming this summer with live music, farmers markets, and festivals. The city’s Bands on Broadway series offers free concerts on Thursday evenings for ten weeks from June to mid-August. The 18th Street Farmers Market—held every Saturday...

City of Norfolk Creates Inviting Spaces, Beautiful Places with Support from Community Development Block Grants

by Jamdan Clang | Aug 22, 2024 | Community Development, News, Success Stories

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 buzz as a success story in Nebraska community development. Its revitalized downtown has attracted a slew of new restaurants...