The Norfolk Area Economic Development Council received two awards at the recent 2014 Mid-America Competitiveness Conference and Site Selector Forum held December 7-9 in Chicago. The Council won third place in “Business Retention and Expansion” for its BR!E program in the small market category of economic development organizations with an annual marketing budget under $100,000. […]
November Publications Now Available
The following publications were created or updated by our Economic Development Department in November: Geneva 65.6 Acre Industrial Site Wahoo, Saunders County Trend Study South Sioux City, Dakota County Trend Study
Congratulations to Minden for $605,000 CDBG Funding
Governor Heineman Announces $605,000 for Minden Business Expansion (Lincoln, Neb.) Governor Dave Heineman has awarded $605,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to the city of Minden to assist with the expansion of Royal Engineered Composites, Inc. The expansion is expected to create 30 full-time jobs. “Royal Engineered Composites has been a strong presence […]
Nebraska Named Top Five Best Run State
(Lincoln, Neb.) Governor Dave Heineman today announced that Nebraska has been named one of the best run states in America by the online publication 24/7 Wall Street. The rankings, available on the financial news site 247wallst.com, were determined using factors including debt per capita, unemployment rates, poverty rates, exports and GDP. Gov. Heineman said, “Nebraska’s […]
Newly Added to Our Website
Recently added for your convenience: In the Map Room under Site Selection/Location Services you will now have access to the Nebraska Traffic Flow Map. This map shows traffic counts for major roadways across Nebraska. The latest data is from 2012. Also under the ED Links & Other Resources tab and the Business Assistance Resources section […]
Forbes: Nebraska is No. 7 state for business
Nebraska comes in at seventh best in Forbes’ 2014 edition of its “Best States for Business” ranking. This is the seventh-straight year Nebraska has been ranked in the top ten. Of the states in the top ten, only North Dakota and Texas have seen their average state gross product increase more than Nebraska’s over the […]
Updated GIS Demographic Data Now Available
Check out the new demographic information attached to NPPD’s GIS Demographic Search function on this website! Data has been updated to 2014 estimates and 2019 projections. Here are two ways to find this information: Simply use the GIS Demographic Search icon in the middle the homepage or select Tools, then GIS Demographic Search from the navigation […]
‘Wind farm project dedicated in Broken Bow’
(AP/HastingsTribune.com) — The AP reports that central Nebraska officials have dedicated a new wind farm project near Broken Bow that “has 43 turbines, doubling the number in an area northeast of the city.” The article notes that “Melissa Garcia, president and CEO of Custer Economic Development Corp, says the project will benefit local businesses.”
Nebraska Named One of America’s Happiest States
(WalletHub) — In a new study by financial website WalletHub.com, Nebraska has been named one of America’s happiest states. WalletHub examined 26 key metrics, including statistics on financial security, mental and physical health, job situation, environment, social connections, sports participation, volunteerism, and general outlook on life. Nebraska is ranked the fifth “most happy” of the […]
June–August Publications
Check out these links to our latest publications: Available Property Site: Columbus 162 +/- Acre Site Community Guide: Columbus Community Guide Trend Studies: Geneva (Fillmore Co.), Nebraska Columbus (Platte Co.), Nebraska Cuming County, Nebraska Seward (Seward Co.), Nebraska Various Publications: Calling Card Nebraska Card