Pictured left to right: daughter Sicilia, Mark Sunneberg Jr., son Lukas, Mark’s wife Brittany, and daughter Sophia. Local engineer and alumni has returned to his roots, bringing his family and his business with him to Pawnee City. Mark Sunneberg Jr., initial start to his business was while living hundreds of miles away. While living in […]

Lindsay Corporation, a global manufacturer and distributor of irrigation and infrastructure equipment and technology, plans to expand its production operations in Lindsay, Nebraska. The $50 million investment will include an additional 40,000 square feet, new equipment, and advancements in galvanizing, a core process for manufacturing pivot irrigation systems and road safety products. Completion of the […]

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Nebraska is built for connections with a centralized location that includes nine major airports and over 300 miles of inland waterways. The state has the infrastructure network, programs, and economic development support in place to assist businesses looking to expand or relocate to the state. Several of the nation’s leading transportation companies are located in […]

After Brent graduated from college, he took on more responsibility around the family farm. Brent said his two uncles and his father, Loren Broberg, really helped him get started in agriculture. They continue to help each other with the row crop aspect. It takes a lot of faith to be a farmer. It takes even […]

The 6th Floor Project art gallery in McCook was cited by a national magazine as part of its recognition of “best small towns” in America. (Courtesy of the Nebraska Department of Economic Development) LINCOLN — Efforts to bolster the arts, recreation and food in McCook have garnered national recognition for the southwest Nebraska community. Food […]

OMAHA, Neb – White River Soy Processing, LLC (White River) announced today that it has been selected by the North Platte Chamber & Development Corporation (the Chamber) to develop an oilseed processing plant at the Hershey Rail Park, a 300-acre industrial rail park located eight miles west of North Platte, near Hershey, Nebraska. “The site is also […]

The retail world has undergone significant changes in the past five years, and the question is: how does this effect our communities? NPPD will explore in a one-hour webinar, the impact of retail, both nationally and locally, and its role in the Nebraska economy. Attendees will learn about current national trends shaping the retail industry […]

Nebraska Public Power District’s Economic Department issued the following publications in December 2023. You may view each publication at the provided links: Community Guides – Crawford Community Guide Crawford, Nebraska – Be sure to read about the history of Crawford and all this community has to offer! Trend Study – Boone Central Trend Study Albion, […]

Copperstone Foods is beefing up the local Eustis economy with the help of Dawson PPD. Copperstone Foods, led by President Cal Siegfried, will soon operate its Eustis facility as a Halal-certified beef bacon plant. The facility plans to produce up to 30,000 pounds of beef bacon daily and hire about 18 full-time employees. A vision […]