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Nebraska Economic Development Services | NPPD

NPPD Board Approves Net-Zero Carbon Goal by 2050

January 1, 2022

Nebraska Public Power District’s (NPPD) Board of Directors approved a goal to achieve net-zero carbon emissions from generation resources by 2050 during Thursday’s regularly scheduled board meeting. Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) has been discussing decarbonization for years and has worked with its wholesale customers and the communities it serves to thoughtfully develop a policy […]

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Welcome to 2022!

December 31, 2021

As we march forward in the new normal, we want to wish you a happy new year. We are excited to continue bringing you educational and informational content in 2022 in an effort to help you achieve your economic development goals. In 2022, we will continue to network with business prospects, corporate real estate professionals […]

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Site Readiness Program Funds Help Communities Be Shovel-Ready

December 8, 2021

Once again, Nebraska Public Power District will be offering Site Readiness Assistance grants in 2022 to help communities bring shovel-ready sites to market. The program, now in it’s fourth year, has helped fund due diligence items to 12 sites across the state.   This unique program will match funds up to $25,000 to conduct due diligence items such as:  […]

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Petsource Plans to Triple Capacity, Add 80 Jobs with $75 Million Expansion

December 8, 2021

Just one year after launching operations, Petsource by Scoular plans a $75 million expansion that will triple its production capacity to meet increasing demand for freeze-dried pet food.  Petsource’s expansion of its Seward manufacturing facility is projected for completion in early 2023 and is expected to create up to 80 new jobs. Petsource is an indirect, wholly-owned and independently operated […]

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Nelsen Wins NREDA President’s Award

December 2, 2021

Rick Nelsen, Nebraska Public Power District Senior Economic Development Consultant, was presented with the National Rural Economic Developers Association (NREDA) President’s Award for his contributions to the organization and rural economic development.  He was presented the award during the NREDA annual conference in Louisville, Kentucky in November.  Garry Clark, formerly of Nebraska, and now the CEO of the Economic Alliance in Snohomish County, […]

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The Good Life is Calling

November 10, 2021

The Nebraska Department of Economic Development announced the launch of a national marketing campaign to promote Nebraska as a great place to live, work, and raise a family.  By highlighting everything Nebraska has to offer, the campaign aims to recruit talent to fill the many jobs being created across the state.  “Nebraska offers an unmatched […]

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NPPD Recognized by APPA as Smart Energy Provider

November 10, 2021

Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) recently earned the Smart Energy Provider (SEP) designation from the American Public Power Association (APPA). The award comes after teammates completed an application telling how NPPD demonstrates a commitment to and proficiency in energy efficiency, distributed generation, and environmental initiatives that support the goal of providing safe, reliable, low-cost, and […]

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Bioscience Award Goes to Medtech Leader BD

November 10, 2021

Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) has been named the 2021 recipient of the Governor’s Bioscience Award.  The award recognizes individuals and companies that make significant contributions to the Nebraska bioscience industry. It was given during Bio Nebraska’s annual meeting.  “BD has long been a respected employer of choice in Nebraska,” said Gov. Pete Ricketts. “They […]

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Hughes Brothers Named Manufacturer of the Year

November 7, 2021

Hughes Brothers, Inc., has been named the small-sized Nebraska Manufacturer of the Year by the Nebraska Chamber.  The award recognizes Nebraska manufacturers that implement innovative ways to conduct business through the use of products, processes, technologies and strategies. The company was honored at the annual NE Chamber Manufacturing Summit in October.  “Nebraska manufacturers have been answering the call to solve America’s toughest challenges for decades. […]

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Communities Receive Grant Money to Revive Downtowns

November 6, 2021

The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) has announced the latest recipients under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program’s Downtown Revitalization funding opportunity.    Three communities in the NPPD service area have been selected to receive a portion of the $2,175,000 available for award.    A federal Department of Housing and Urban Development program administered by […]

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