Three businesses in the Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) service territory were recently named Nebraska Business Development Center (NBDC) Business Award winners. Winners include Turtle Creek Construction of Kearney, Government Contractor of the Year; Weiland Doors of Norfolk, Champion of Small Business; and Royal Engineered Composites of Minden, Innovation Business of the Year. The NBDC […]

This week, Governor Pete Ricketts named the City of North Platte as the recipient of 2021’s “Governor’s Showcase Community Award” for outstanding achievements in economic development and the impactful use of state and federal funds. “The community of North Platte has successfully created opportunities for businesses to grow and for residents to enhance their quality […]

Serving an area encompassing much of rural Nebraska, Nebraska Public Power District celebrates the impact agriculture has on its customers and communities. National Agriculture Week and Nebraska Agriculture Week is being observed from March 21-27. In addition, Nebraska Agricultural Day is Tuesday, March 23. As the state’s top industry, agriculture adds more than $21 billion […]

The Nebraska Department of Economic Development recognized several communities served by NPPD or one of our wholesale partners for displaying economic development preparedness and a desire for growth in the last year. Nine communities earned recognition in the Economic Development Certified Community (EDCC) and Leadership Certified Community (LCC) programs since January 1, 2020. Auburn, Columbus, […]

Nebraska recently placed fourth nationally in the 2020 Site Selection Magazine’s “Governor’s Cups.” This prestigious award is presented to states that have demonstrated the nation’s most outstanding economic development achievements over the past year.  Nebraska recently placed fourth nationally in the 2020 Site Selection Magazine’s “Governor’s Cups.” This prestigious award is presented to states that […]

Nationally recognized site consultant Jay Garner of Garner Economics spoke with more than 80 attendees about Economic Development is Not for Amateurs, the book he co-authored with Ross Patten, the current Assistant Director of Economic Development for the city of Covington, Kentucky. The webinar is part of a series of free webinars NPPD’s Economic Development […]

Cass County Nebraska Economic Development Council (CCNEDC) recently announced $16.5 Million in 2020 capital investment – projects catalyzed by a robust year, despite the global health and economic pandemic, according to Jennifer Serkiz, CCNEDC executive director. “We are a collaborative community with unique growth opportunities,” Serkiz said. “Those attributes have always served us well – […]

Gov. Pete Ricketts joined representatives of Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD), Monolith Materials, and Norris Public Power District for a joint announcement Monday regarding the facilitation of a significant addition to the renewable energy landscape in the state. The addition will provide significant short- and long-term value to Nebraska. In order to facilitate Monolith Materials’ […]

Great West Petfood Holding Inc. (doing business as York Cold Storage I, LLC) is investing $5 million to expand their York facility and capacity, creating a minimum of 13 jobs. The expansion will allow York Cold Storage to provide the additional product to another Nebraska business, further strengthening Nebraska’s supply chain. York Cold Storage is […]