Nebraska continues to be recognized for its strong economy and business environment as evidenced by numerous rankings by independent organizations. From electrical infrastructure to education to business operating costs and incentives these rankings illustrate the competitive business climate that Nebraska offers the business community.
“Businesses often look at these types of rankings as they evaluate states,” says Mary Plettner, CEcD, NPPD Economic Development Manager, “Nebraska’s competitiveness in these areas are some of the talking points we use when working with prospects.”
Examples of the state comparisons include:
Best in U.S. – Economic Development Projects Per Capita (Site Selection, 2017 & 2018)
Best in U.S. – Power Grid Reliability (U.S. News & World Report, 2018)
2nd Best – Cost of Doing Business (CNBC, 2018)
2nd Best – Affordable Housing (WalletHub.com, 2018)
3rd Best – Education System (CNBC, 2018)
4th Best – Lowest Unemployment Tax (SBE Council, 2018)
4th Best – Business Incentives (WalletHub.com, 2018)
4th Best – Labor Force Participation (U.S. News & World Report, 2108)
6th Best – Commute Time (U.S. News & World Report, 2018)