We are thrilled to announce that the Valley® Center Pivot has been recognized as the 2024 “Coolest Thing Made in Nebraska”! This prestigious accolade, hosted by the Nebraska Manufacturing Alliance and supported by the Nebraska Chamber, was revealed at the 2024 Manufacturing Summit held in La Vista, NE on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. This honor […]
Timpte Inc named 2024 Manufacturere of the Year
Timpte Inc. was named the 2024 Nebraska Manufacturer of the Year at the annual NE Chamber Manufacturing Summit on October 29, 2024. The David City-based company has been designing and building trailers for dry bulk commodities since 1884. Senator Pete Ricketts presented the award to Timpte’s President and CEO, Tim Carpenter. The City of David […]
North Platte Chamber Award goes to NPPD
NPPD has a long partnership with the North Platte Chamber of Commerce and was recently honored as the 2024 Economic Development Partner of the Year at their annual Chamber and Development meeting. “NPPD is known as a support resource to help with research, prospect visits, site readiness assistance, and many other ways to help the […]
NPPD Economic Development Team Hosts Civic Pride & Civic Apathy Workshops
Earlier this month, the NPPD Economic Development team hosted the Civic Apathy workshop, a civic pride consulting firm. Jeff Siegler is a leading voice on issue of civic pride, resident apathy, community wellness and revitalization. His keynote presentation emphasized, “Everyone deserves to live in a place they can be proud of.” NPPD offered workshop sessions […]
Celebrating Manufacturing Month
In October, we celebrate U.S. Manufacturing Month and the importance of U.S. manufacturing innovation. Manufacturing month honors the success of manufacturers who export and encourages other manufacturers in the U.S. to start or expand their foreign sales. It contributes $2.65 trillion to the U.S. economy, employs nearly 13 million American workers, and accounts for 10.3 […]
Local Chambers host 16th Annual Ag Partners Tour
On behalf of Senator Mike Moser, along with the local Chambers of Commerce in Columbus, David City and Schuyler, co-hosted the 16th Annual Ag Partners Tour was co-hosted to raise awareness of the impact of agriculture. This year’s tour was held in David City, and included four businesses: Timpte Trailers, AKRS Equipment Solutions, Inc., Ag […]
NPPD’s Economic Development Team recent publications
Nebraska Public Power District’s Economic Development most recently issued the following publications. Community Guides – Be sure to read about all that these communities have to offer. Minden, Nebraska Dodge, Nebraska Trend Studies – Be sure to read how these counties compare to other communities on labor force, employment, wages, population, migration, residence and workflow […]
Reinke Manufacturing Invests $12 Million in Robotics & Grows Production Footprint to Scale Precision Irrigation Manufacturing
Reinke Manufacturing, a global leader in irrigation systems and technology, announced Sept. 10 a $12 million investment in the modernization and automation of their manufacturing facilities to produce irrigation systems. Demonstrating its deep commitment to advanced technology, innovation, and excellence, the latest investment includes implementing advanced robotic technologies and expansion projects to increase production capacity […]
2025 Heartland Economic Development Course now open!
Registration is now open for Heartland 2025. This course will be held at Adams Pointe Conference Center in Blue Springs, MO on April 29-May 2, 2025. To register, visit Welcome to Heartland! | Heartland (uni.edu) Learn all the key elements of economic development: Below are some positive comments about the Course: “Attending Heartland Basics was […]
Culture, arts, & heritage: Gordon pushes to become Nebraska’s next Creative District
Nebraska’s list of creative districts is growing rapidly, with now more than 30 communities GORDON, Neb. – Nebraska’s list of creative districts is growing rapidly, with now more than 30 communities. The state legislature created the program in 2020 to spur economic growth and keep more young people in the state. Now the small Sandhills town […]
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