Gering, Neb. (pop. 8,480), has earned its recertification in the Nebraska Economic Development Certified Community Program. The city was originally certified in April 2010 and recertified in September 2015.
The program is sponsored by the Nebraska Diplomats and administered by the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED). Designation as a Nebraska Economic Development Certified Community indicates that Gering is prepared for business growth and ready to meet the needs of companies seeking new business and industrial locations.
“Gering had capitalized on all of the key elements for building and growing a sound economy, with downtown redevelopment, expanded housing options, and job creation resulting from new manufacturers and new and expanding businesses being its strategic focal point, ” said Nebraska Diplomats President Annette Wiles. “This well-rounded mix of downtown revitalization, business growth and expansion, and increased housing is making Gering a very attractive place in which to do business, secure employment and raise families.”
During the past five years the City of Gering helped three new manufacturers and nine new businesses locate in the community, resulting in 212 new jobs; and helped an existing business expand, resulting in new capital investment and four new jobs.
DED Business Development Consultant Starr Lehl attended the December 14 city council meeting to recognize the City’s efforts.
Contact Lynn Kohout at 402-440-2599, or lynn.kohout@nebraska.gov , or visit http://staging.neded.org/economic-development-certified-community for additional information on the Economic Development Certified Community Program.
CONTACT Kate Ellingson at 800-426-6505, 402-471-3749 or kate.ellingson@nebraska.gov
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