On August 18, 2020 Vireo broke ground in Plattsmouth, Nebraska. Dignitaries attending are (l-r) Mayor Paul Lambert; Governor Ricketts: Deeannah Seymour, CEO of pH-D Feminine Health (Vireo business partner); Mark Faulkner, Vireo CEO and Sen. Robert Clements.
Green Plains lends a “sanitized” hand to the global pandemic
Wash. Scrub. Repeat. With this global pandemic we have all experienced the enhanced need to ensure we have clean hands, but how do you do that when we are on the go and sanitizer is scarce? Green Plains, a Nebraska-based manufacturer of alcohol distilled specifically for the production of cleaners and disinfectants for more than […]
Where is the Summer Going?
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
Low energy costs make Nebraska proud to rank #42 among states
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 […]
Plattsmouth Selects Historic Vision for New Housing
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 Recognized For Economic Development Activity
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 […]
New Business, More Jobs as Columbus Welcomes Nelnet
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, […]
NPPD Eco Dev Team Plays Key Role in Vireo Expansion
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 […]
NPPD announces Site Ready Assistance Recipients
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 […]
May Publications for the Economic Development Team
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 […]
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