NPPD has a long partnership with the North Platte Chamber of Commerce and was recently honored as the 2024 Economic Development Partner of the Year at their annual Chamber and Development meeting. “NPPD is known as a support resource to help with research, prospect...

Earlier this month, the NPPD Economic Development team hosted the Civic Apathy workshop, a civic pride consulting firm. Jeff Siegler is a leading voice on issue of civic pride, resident apathy, community wellness and revitalization. His keynote presentation...

In October, we celebrate U.S. Manufacturing Month and the importance of U.S. manufacturing innovation. Manufacturing month honors the success of manufacturers who export and encourages other manufacturers in the U.S. to start or expand their foreign sales. It...

On behalf of Senator Mike Moser, along with the local Chambers of Commerce in Columbus, David City and Schuyler, co-hosted the 16th Annual Ag Partners Tour was co-hosted to raise awareness of the impact of agriculture. This year’s tour was held in David City, and...

Nebraska Public Power District’s Economic Development most recently issued the following publications. Community Guides - Be sure to read about all that these communities have to offer. Minden, Nebraska Dodge, Nebraska Trend Studies - Be sure to read how these...

Reinke Manufacturing, a global leader in irrigation systems and technology, announced Sept. 10 a $12 million investment in the modernization and automation of their manufacturing facilities to produce irrigation systems. Demonstrating its deep commitment to advanced...

Registration is now open for Heartland 2025. This course will be held at Adams Pointe Conference Center in Blue Springs, MO on April 29-May 2, 2025. To register, visit Welcome to Heartland! | Heartland (uni.edu) Learn all the key elements of economic development:...

Nebraska’s list of creative districts is growing rapidly, with now more than 30 communities GORDON, Neb. - Nebraska’s list of creative districts is growing rapidly, with now more than 30 communities. The state legislature created the program in 2020 to spur...

Seward is excited to welcome a new addition to its Rail Campus Industrial Park. Plum Creek Seed Services held a groundbreaking ceremony at the site of Seward, making an important milestone for the local business community.

Nebraska Public Power District will once again be offering the Site Readiness Assistance Program grants to help communities bring shovel ready sites to market. Join us for the informational webinar on: Wednesday, September 18th, 2024, at 11:00AM We will discuss: The...

The Environmental Protection Agency Region 7 recently awarded Schuyler Community Development a $500,000 Brownfields Assessment Grant. The grant was presented during a ceremony at the former municipal power plant brownfield site. Pictured left to right - Brian Bywater...

The results for retail trends across the state are in! Nebraska Public Power District's (NPPD) Economic Development team gathered data to compare the retail trends across the state of Nebraska. A retail pull factor is calculated using Net Taxable Retail Sales and...

With significant economic growth occurring throughout Nebraska, communities are reaping the benefits of establishing economic development organizations to further bolster their economies. In Minden, Nebraska a new Economic Development Organization was recently formed...

Earlier last month, Norfolk, Nebraska had the privilege to host the annual Nebraska Economic Development Association (NEDA) conference at Divots Conference Center & Norfolk Lodge & Suites. NEDA is Nebraska’s leading association of professional economic...

LEIGH, Nebraska — This small town in east-central Nebraska is pushing back on the narrative that rural communities are dying. Leigh supporters, including more than a dozen Leigh High School alumni, recently went way beyond a challenge to raise $200,000 for future...