DED Director Belitz honors City of Kearney for recent accomplishments to grow Central Nebraska. Efforts to welcome new industries and expand social opportunities in the city of Kearney (pop. 33,784) […] The post From Recreation to Transportation, Kearney’s Investments Set the Stage for Community, Economic Growth appeared first on Nebraska Department of Economic Development ..read more

Rooted in Nebraska since 1972, the Arbor Day Foundation’s influence has branched out across the globe. The Foundation has helped plant over 500 million trees since its inception, enriching neighborhoods […] The post Arbor Day Foundation Deepening Roots in Nebraska City, Highlighting Global Reach with Support of DED Grant appeared first on Nebraska Department of Economic Development ..read more

Two projects honored for using State housing funds to change lives and transform communities. The Nebraska Commission on Housing and Homelessness (NCHH) has announced the recipients of the 2024 Nebraska […] The post Nebraska Commission on Housing and Homelessness Presents Nebraska Affordable Housing Trust Fund Awards appeared first on Nebraska Department of Economic Development ..read more

Nebraska offers a peaceful pace of life, family-friendly neighborhoods, and sense of rootedness that are increasingly attractive in an oft-chaotic world. The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) is helping […] The post Building Beautiful Communities to Inspire the Good Life appeared first on Nebraska Department of Economic Development ..read more

The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) and the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) will be soliciting public comments from April 5 – May 6, 2024, regarding […] The post DED and DHHS Announce Notice of Public Hearing, Public Comment Period appeared first on Nebraska Department of Economic Development ..read more

The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) has selected this year’s grant recipients under the Civic and Community Center Financing Fund (CCCFF). Seven communities will receive a portion of the $4 million […] The post DED Announces 2024 Civic and Community Center Financing Fund Recipients appeared first on Nebraska Department of Economic Development ..read more

The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) is now accepting applications for a specific grant opportunity through the Site and Building Development Fund (SBDF). The opportunity is open to a […] The post Department of Economic Development Invites Applications for Grant Opportunity within the Site and Building Development Fund appeared first on Nebraska Department of Economic Development ..read more

This morning, Governor Jim Pillen visited Seward to present local leaders with the Governor’s 2024 Showcase Community Award. Each year, the award is presented to one Nebraska community that has […] The post Gov. Pillen Honors Seward as Nebraska’s 2024 “Showcase Community” during Community Development Month appeared first on Nebraska Department of Economic Development ..read more

This afternoon, Governor Jim Pillen congratulated recipients of the annual Business Awards presented by the Nebraska Business Development Center (NBDC). “At no cost, the Nebraska Business Development Center offers expertise […] The post Governor Pillen and the Nebraska Business Development Center Recognize Business Award Winners appeared first on Nebraska Department of Economic Development ..read more

Lincoln Mayor cites EDCC program as a catalyst in the city’s ‘commitment to growth’ through support for business investments and local entrepreneurs. The State of Nebraska has recognized economic and […] The post City of Lincoln Partners with State of Nebraska in Program Designed to Bolster Development Opportunities appeared first on Nebraska Department of Economic Development ..read more