More than 130 economic development professionals descended upon western Nebraska Aug. 25-27 when Sidney hosted the Nebraska Economic Development Association (NEDA) annual conference. NEDA is an association of professional economic developers dedicated to the prosperous growth of Nebraska’s business climate. Its purpose is to foster economic development in the state, encourage the advancement of the […]

With a little imagination and a big dose of determination, you can accomplish just about anything. Just ask housing leaders in Cozad, where land that once contained the local middle and high school became the site of today’s official groundbreaking for Gatewood Village — 15 new triplex apartments that address a need for affordable housing […]

Two businesses and one community served by NPPD or a wholesale partner received high accolades from state officials for their commitment to economic growth in Nebraska. Vireo Resources and Monolith Materials were named Businesses of the Year for 2021, and the city of Laurel was named Nebraska’s 2021 Community of the Year at a banquet […]

Behlen Manufacturing Company of Columbus and Great Plains Health of North Platte received the Developing Youth Talent Initiative (DYTI) grants for 2021. Launched by Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts in 2015, DYTI introduces middle school students to careers in industries such as manufacturing, information technology, engineering, and healthcare. DYTI is administered by the Nebraska Department of […]

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NPPD has partnered with Central Valley Ag to embark on a two-year pilot program exploring the potential to sequester carbon into Nebraska’s agricultural fields. If proven successful, it’s not just an advantage to conscientious local farmers, but it could be one part of an overall solution that can help NPPD manage its total yearly carbon […]

The Industrial Asset Management Council (IAMC) has awarded Brian Vasa, NPPD Economic Development Consultant and Account Manager, the IAMC Fellow designation. IAMC Fellows have completed the Leadership Development Program, participating in five leadership seminars in four learning categories, including individual, team, emotional intelligence and general leadership. The program provides high-quality training that enhances personal and […]

One lesson many learned during the COVID-19 pandemic was just how important the food production supply chain can be. And while many faced a meat shortage in 2020, one business in Ord, Nebraska, found the opportunity to grow. Ace and Jessica VanDeWalle and Ida VenDe Walle purchased the Ord Locker, a custom meat processing facility, […]

Phelps County was recently recognized by Site Selection magazine as a top performer among rural American counties. In a time where many rural counties are besieged by challenges, Phelps County is embracing the idea that change can bring economic success. “Some communities are dominated by people that really don’t want any change,” says Ron Tillery, […]

Latest data: Phelps County, Nebraska’s largest nonfarm wage and salary sector was Trade, Transportation and Utilities, employing 19.8 percent of the county’s workers from 2009 – 2019. The City of Hickman’s population grew from 415 in 1970 to 2,371 in 2019, an increase of 4.7 percent! Learn more about these communities and their trends in […]