Hello. Pleased to extend a digital handshake.
We are the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED), and we love Nebraska.
Our mission is to provide quality leadership and services that enable Nebraska’s communities, businesses, and people to succeed in a global economy. So ask us anything. Ask about moving here, living here, starting a business here, growing a business here.
We’ll tell you about our good life.
BUSINESS
We’re probably not the first to tell you, “You can do it.” Nebraska’s Department of Economic Development has the programs and resources your business needs to be successful. Let’s get to it.
PROGRAMS
The Department of Economic Development manages over 50 grant programs and initiatives – all dedicated to growing Nebraska and supporting citizens and businesses throughout the state.
THE GOOD LIFE
Go ahead, click around. Then, come visit us. See for yourself why businesses love working here. Meet our people. See our work ethic. Experience our good life.
Careful. You might just love it.
NEWS
We have our fingers on the pulse of Nebraska’s economy, community development and business opportunities. Keep up to date with the latest news, or drop us a line and say what you’re up to.
Department of Economic Development News
City of Benkelman Builds State and Local Partnerships to Develop Aesthetic Appeal, New Infrastructure
Hastings Rejuvenates Downtown, Supports Expansion of Homegrown Business through Community Development Block Grant Program
Nebraska Department of Economic Development Announces $10.3 Million Investment through HOME-ARP Affordable Rental Program
DED Announces Award of $4 Million in Disaster Recovery Funding through the Affordable Housing Construction – Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program
DED Announces Recipients of HOME, National Housing Trust Fund Awards for Housing Development