by Nebraska Department of Economic Development | Feb 10, 2025 | News, Success Stories
The wildfires raging across California have renewed discussion about how to minimize these devastating disasters. Fast Forward, a small business in Kearney, is using funds from Nebraska’s Business Innovation Act (BIA) Program to aid wildfire prevention. They’re...
by Nebraska Department of Economic Development | Feb 5, 2025 | Community Development, News
The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Showcase Community Award. The award will be presented to a Nebraska community during Community Development Month (April 2025)....
by Nebraska Department of Economic Development | Feb 4, 2025 | Housing, News, Rural Workforce Housing Fund (RWHF)
Ord Mayor commends local economic leaders for community growth and workforce development efforts The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) has recognized the City of Ord (pop. 2,078) for 20 years of success in the state’s Economic Development Certified...
by Nebraska Department of Economic Development | Jan 28, 2025 | News, Success Stories
Native Nicaraguans Argentina Espinoza and Magdiel “Junior” Garcia, Jr. first arrived in Nebraska during the middle of winter. Yet their strongest initial impression of the state wasn’t the cold weather but the warmth and welcome of the people. Even with the ground...
