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Community Development Success Stories

Communities across Nebraska benefit from funding through the Nebraska Department of Economic Development. We encourage you to read the following success stories, which demonstrate how funding has revitalized cities, towns and homes and transformed the lives of residents — whether by providing safe, affordable and accessible housing; renewing infrastructure; improving water and wastewater systems; renovating tourism centers or senior facilities; or expanding businesses and growing the workforce—these stories are waiting to be told.

Learn more about Community Development Week

Learn about the history and purpose of Community Development Week, as well as why we celebrate in Nebraska, and how your community can get involved.

Tell us your success stories. Stories are featured in our publications and online.

We know that communities across the state work tirelessly on goals to improve their communities for their citizens. We want to recognize projects that have helped communities accomplish those goals.

Success Stories

Village of Snyder Showcases Nebraska’s Manufacturing Might

Village of Snyder Showcases Nebraska’s Manufacturing Might

Hunke Manufacturing Smeal Manufacturing Danko Emergency Equipment Wonder Meats: (left to right) Argentina Espinoza, Magdiel Garcia Jr., Marla Prenzlow Mark Kreikemeier (Danko Emergency Equipment) The Village of Snyder has more manufacturing jobs than residents. Locals...

Share Your Success Story

Tell us your community success stories. Stories are featured online and within our publications.

We know that communities across the state work tirelessly on goals to improve their communities for their citizens. We want to recognize projects that have helped communities accomplish those goals. We appreciate all that you do for your communities and for the state!

Submission Instructions:

  • Please download and fill out the Success Story Submission Form.
  • Click on the “Submit Your Success Story” button below! This button will direct you to ShareFile for submission.
  • Upload your completed Success Story Submission Form and any photographs you have!

Have questions about Success Stories?

Gina Doose

Economic Development Packager

gina.doose@nebraska.gov  |  402-310-9772