LEIGH, Nebraska — This small town in east-central Nebraska is pushing back on the narrative that rural communities are dying. Leigh supporters, including more than a dozen Leigh High School alumni, recently went way beyond a challenge to raise $200,000 for future projects in the community of 400, 25 miles north of Columbus. “Welcome to […]
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. Cozad, Nebraska Deshler, Nebraska Hebron, Nebraska Trend Studies – Be sure to read how these counties compare to other communities on labor force, employment, wages, population, migration, residence […]
Cuming County Economic Development, Inc. Holds Resource Event
Last month Cuming County Economic Development, Inc. (CCED) held a Resource Event at the Philadelphia Room in West Point, Nebraska. This event was offered to individuals in and around Cuming County, providing a valuable networking opportunity for start-up businesses and existing business owners looking to expand. Pictured left to right – Jon Bailey, CCED Board […]
Gov. Pillen Honor Seward as Nebraska’s 2024 – “Showcase Community” during Community Development Month
Pictured left to right – Major Craig Strong, Adjutant General of the Nebraska National Guard; Josh Eickmeier, Mayor of Seward; Governor Jim Pillen; Jonathan Jank, President & CEO of Seward County Chamber & Development Partnership Earlier this month, Governor Jim Pillen visited Seward to present local leaders with the Governor’s 2024 Showcase Community Award. Each […]
City of Wahoo Utilities Solar Project Showing Big Results
When the City of Wahoo started to develop a solar project that would help supply residents with renewable energy, they knew a location close to a substation would be ideal. After the initial selected site fell through, the City of Wahoo and development partner GenPro Energy Solutions held a community event for the project. At […]
NPPD’s Economic Development Team Recent Publications
Nebraska Public Power District’s Economic Development most recently issued the following publications. Trend Studies – Minden, Nebraska/ Kearney County Trend Study – Be sure to read how Minden compares to other communities on labor force, employment, wages, population, migration, residence and workflow patterns, retail sales and income. Community Guide – Wood River, Nebraska – Be […]
Growing Small Town Nebraska Podcast – Helping to Revitalize the Cornhusker State
If you love your small town and are looking at ways to make it even better, join Sheila Jenkinson and Marcie Sextro in their Growing Small Town Nebraska Podcast. In this podcast, they talk to community leaders and business owners about their efforts in revitalizing smalls towns in the Cornhusker State and the definition of […]
NPPD welcomes Paxton Community
Nebraska Public Power District is excited to announce that the Village of Paxton as its newest retail customer. An open house was held at the Paxton Community Center in March to welcome in customers to discuss the services offered. It was a great turnout of community members coming in to meet NPPD’s team. Vesta Dack, […]
DED and GROW Nebraska Announce Statewide Availability of the Nebraska Small Business Assistance Act Program, Invite Pre-Applications for Program Benefits
The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED), in collaboration with GROW Nebraska Foundation, is pleased to announce the statewide availability of the Nebraska Small Business Assistance Act (NSBAA) Program. The purpose of the program is to support individuals looking to start a small business or seeking to expand a small business they opened within the […]
Sunneday continues to grow in Pawnee City
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 […]
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