by Nebraska Department of Economic Development | Dec 23, 2024 | News
For the past 15 years, the city has earned recognition as an Economic Development Certified Community. Pictured from left to right: Rod Rowland, EDGE Director; Amber Holle, Chamber of Commerce Director; Lucas Froeschl, EDGE Executive Director; Kris Benson, DED; Kevin...
by Nebraska Department of Economic Development | Dec 23, 2024 | News
On Dec. 20th, Governor Jim Pillen announced awards for projects in three districts of the state’s 6 Regions, One Nebraska initiative (Southeast, Metro, and Northeast). The announcement took place in Lincoln at the offices of Southeast Nebraska Development District,...
by Nebraska Department of Economic Development | Dec 19, 2024 | News, Success Stories
Having retired from his military career, Tim den Hoed is spending his second career helping fellow veterans navigate the post-military transition to civilian life. Through his Omaha-based business, Major Talent, Tim unites veterans with employers looking for...
by Nebraska Department of Economic Development | Dec 17, 2024 | News, Success Stories
“In a nutshell, this is everything I wanted to do in life,” said Daniel Orwa, referring to being a successful entrepreneur in Norfolk. Orwa was born in Kenya and lived in South Africa, Iowa, West Virginia, Illinois, and South Dakota. But he chose Nebraska as the place...