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

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

At a time when the economy is struggling, it’s refreshing to hear stories that provide hope for our communities and their businesses. A recent expansion announced by Vireo Resources, L.L.C., located in Plattsmouth, offers some of that good news we are all craving. Vireo, a nutraceutical company, manufactures holistic products for people and pets that […]

In the 1989 movie Field of Dreams, Kevin Costner said, “If you build it, he will come.” He may have been talking about a baseball field, but the logic holds for NPPD’s reason behind its Site Ready Assistance Program. By helping in site preparation, communities will be ready for new business and growth.  The program, created […]

Here’s some interesting facts to trigger your interest in reading these studies. The highest percentage of non-farm wage and salary workers were in the Government section in Fillmore County, Nebraska. The median age for Hamilton County in 2018 was 42.3 compared to 36.3 for Nebraska as a whole. The non-farm wage and salary employment in […]

When the pandemic began, Nebraska communities, like many across the nation, were hit with economic struggles. Local businesses needed support more than ever, and community leaders had to creatively find alternative ways to help. Each community used funds, promoted their business and trusted their communities to support their friends and neighbors. Phelps County Development Corporation’s […]

With much of the country under stay-at-home orders or similar directives, the number of workers who are working remotely has seen rapid growth. A recent poll by Gallup has shown that the percentage of U.S. workers who have worked remotely has increased from 31% to 62% in just over a two-week period. The same poll […]