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Nebraska Economic Development Services | NPPD

Cass County (Plattsmouth) Increased Manufacturing Employment by 50.9 Percent

October 8, 2020

Manufacturing employment increased by 50.9 percent in Cass County, home of Plattsmouth while the nonfarm wage and salary employment in nearby Nemaha County increased by 10.6 percent during the 2009 ̶2019 period.  Also, the community of Laurel, in northeast Nebraska offers a 12 acre site available for development. Read more about these facts and other […]

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TECH oNE CROSSING DATA PARK Receives 70MW of New Electrical Capacity

September 17, 2020

September 15, 2020 – KEARNEY, Neb. – In partnership with the Nebraska Public Power District, Kearney’s Tech oNE Crossing Data Park will have available 70 megawatts (MW) of electrical capacity allowing for additional growth. Kearney’s Tech oNE Crossing Data Park is a 200 acre, shovel-ready development prepped for technology development and is currently home to […]

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Some Counties Show Growth in 2019 Retail Sales, Others Struggle

September 2, 2020

Figure 1. Change in per capita non-motor vehicle sales from 2018 to 2019. Source: U.S. Census Bureau and Nebraska Department of Revenue, July 2020 Each summer, the Nebraska Department of Revenue releases information on non-motor vehicle retail sales that gives a snapshot of how Main Street is doing in each Nebraska community and county. We […]

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Vireo Breaks Ground in Plattsmouth, NE

September 1, 2020

On August 18, 2020 Vireo broke ground in Plattsmouth, Nebraska. Dignitaries attending are (l-r) Mayor Paul Lambert; Governor Ricketts: Deeannah Seymour, CEO of pH-D Feminine Health (Vireo business partner); Mark Faulkner, Vireo CEO and Sen. Robert Clements.

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Green Plains lends a “sanitized” hand to the global pandemic

August 10, 2020

Wash. Scrub. Repeat. With this global pandemic we have all experienced the enhanced need to ensure we have clean hands, but how do you do that when we are on the go and sanitizer is scarce? Green Plains, a Nebraska-based manufacturer of alcohol distilled specifically for the production of cleaners and disinfectants for more than […]

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Where is the Summer Going?

August 5, 2020

Where is the summer going? Haven’t had much time for reading, Well, it’s time to catch up!. Take a look at these publications from NPPD’s Economic Development Team for June and July! Trend Studies: Hartington, Cedar County   David City, Butler County Gordon, Sheridan County Orchard, Antelope County Community Guide Lite: Ewing, Nebraska

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Low energy costs make Nebraska proud to rank #42 among states

July 27, 2020

Sometimes there is a better place to be than 1st place, and when highest to lowest residential energy costs are ranked, Nebraska is proud of its number. Nebraska ranked #42 according to a recent study of overall residential energy costs by Wallet Hub. With a total average energy cost of $253 per month the state […]

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Plattsmouth Selects Historic Vision for New Housing

July 22, 2020

The City of Plattsmouth’s future looks bright thanks to a community vision that includes a tip of the hat to the community’s past.  MDX LLC has secured Nebraska Investment Finance Authority funding to redevelop the old high school building and back parking lot on Main Street into high density residential living, calling it “Lofts on […]

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Nebraska Recognized For Economic Development Activity

June 25, 2020

Nebraska will start hearing more of the phrase, “I got the job,” as shovel ready sites turn into fully operational businesses. Area Development, a leading economic development publication, recently recognized Nebraska with a 2020 “Silver Shovel” Award for its achievements in attracting high-value investment projects that will create a significant number of jobs. Nebraska was […]

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New Business, More Jobs as Columbus Welcomes Nelnet

June 10, 2020

Nelnet, a Lincoln-based student finance company, will open a call center in the former Walmart building in Columbus. Hiring will start next month and will eventually reach about 100 people for its loan-servicing division. The company considered more than 30 cities in Nebraska, before landing on this 12,000-square-foot call center, served by Loup Power District, […]

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