Columbus, Neb. – Nebraska Public Power District’s (NPPD) retail and wholesale customers will see steady rates in 2024 following a vote by the board of directors Thursday. NPPD retail customers will experience 11 consecutive years of stable rates, while wholesale customers who purchase electricity from NPPD will also see no overall rate increase for the seventh […]
Bio Innovations Midwest 2024: Driving the Growth of Biomanufacturing
Omaha, 24th-25th September 2024. In a groundbreaking initiative set to catalyze the growth of biomanufacturing in the Midwest, World Bio Markets proudly announces the launch of “Bio Innovations Midwest.” In partnership with the Nebraska Department of Economic Development and Bio Nebraska, this two-day event will connect bio pioneers via a programme of 1-2-1 commercial meetings, […]
McCook Business Park Phase II Groundbreaking Event
A groundbreaking event in McCook in November celebrated the expansion of Performance Plus Liquids cattle feed company in McCook as well as the expansion of Phase II of the local business park. Charlie McPherson, Executive Director of McCook Economic Development Corporation opened by stating, “It is a very big day for MEDC and the Board […]
Community colleges are contributing to economic growth
Economic development has changed, and community colleges are taking on an expanded role. That was one of the messages on Nov. 6h during the annual Nebraska Community College Association (NCCA) annual conference in North Platte. K.C. Belitz, director of the Nebraska Department of Economic Development, said the old approach to economic development was for communities […]
NPPD’s Economic Development Team November Publications
Nebraska Public Power District’s Economic Department issued the following publications in November 2023. You may view each publication at the provided links: Community Guides – McCook – Be sure to read about how McCook is hard at work building our future! McCook Community Guide Sites and Buildings Brochures – Check out the latest buildings and […]
Rocket Mobility’s All-Terrain Wheelchair Named ‘Coolest Thing Made In Nebraska’ for 2023
Pictured left to right: Rick Nelsen, NPPD Senior Economic Development Consultant; Dan Havlovic, Luke Heaton and Andy Havlovic with Rocket Mobility; Mike Johnson, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President of Manufacturing for the NE Chamber. The all-terrain tracked wheelchair, manufactured by Rocket Mobility in Columbus, Nebraska, has been named the “Coolest Thing Made in […]
Viridis Chemical Wins ICIS 2023 Product Innovation Award
Viridis Chemical, a manufacturer of renewable, biobased, low-carbon chemicals, announced that its commercial scale biobased ethyl acetate is the winner of the Independent Commodity Intelligence Services (ICIS) 2023 Product Innovation Award in the Small to Medium Enterprise Category (SME) category. ICIS awards are open to companies in the chemical industry who have successfully launched innovative […]
Housing Study Grant Funds Available
The Nebraska Investment Finance Authority (NIFA) Community Engagement team is excited to announce that they are now accepting applications for the 2024 Housing Study Grant program. This program provides funds for comprehensive Housing Studies that encompass housing, community, and economic development opportunities in Nebraska. Eligible applicants include any housing or economic development entity, profit or […]
Schuyler Ag Tour Highlights Nor-Am Cold Storage
Early last month, the Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce and the Schuyler Area Chamber of Commerce collaborated the 15th Annual Ag Tour, with Nor-Am Cold Storage of Schuyler being one of the five businesses highlighted. Nor-Am Cold Storage Inc, located west of Schuyler, provides cold air storage and labor services for their customers. David Johnson, […]
Illuminate Nebraska – “Making Real World Connections”
In this ever fast changing world, Nebraska’s long-term sustainability lies in innovation. We need innovative ways to power our economy, enrich our communities and empower our children. Illuminate Nebraska is designed to connect rural communities through a culture of innovation. Simply stated, we need to create a culture of innovation through human connection. Led by […]
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