The Nebraska Department of Economic Development helps grow strong communities, retains, attracts & expands businesses, while growing Nebraska's economy
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DED will host a public hearing to discuss a substantial amendment to its 2026 Annual Action Plan. The amendment being proposed is to include $3.3 million to the National Housing Trust Fund (HTF) to be administered by DED.
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Wonderful to see the completion of the Illuminate Norfolk River Point project! The updates include park improvements, signage and walkway updates, better lighting, and a more connected community space.
DED supported the project with a $1.125 million CCCFF grant.
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The biggest motivating factor for Jared and Damie to purchase Fariner Bakery in 2024 was the chance to stay in Ashland. After meeting at college in Washington and moving to Nebraska for work, they wanted to make Ashland their home.
The memories of growing up in Nebraska made Kyra Dornish realize it was the place she felt would be best for raising a family. Now with four kids, she and her husband Tom are glad they made the decision to move to Lincoln.
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More than two dozen rural and urban Nebraska communities will reap the benefits of investment resulting from the new Federal Opportunity Zones Program!
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Congrats to Gering for being recertified in the Economic Development Certified Community program! Partnerships between the City, Trusted Community Development & DED continue to create opportunities for business & housing growth in the panhandle.
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Congratulations to Pacific Engineering Inc. (PEI) on the ribbon cutting for their newest facility in North Omaha! This 150,000-square-foot manufacturing facility will bring new jobs and growth to the area, adding about 150 well-paid employees over the next several years.
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Today, the Insurtech on the Silicon Prairie conference in Omaha brought together about 700 insurance industry professionals from throughout the U.S. to connect and learn at the Holland Performing Arts Center!
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Congratulations to the Beatrice community for the completion of two new rental units!
DED is grateful to have supported this project by providing funding through the Pandemic Relief Housing Program.
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With deep roots in the Nebraska business community, Tim Murman’s father (Mike Murman) first started Glacial Till Vineyard & Winery out of a hobby.
In 2003, he purchased six acres of land near Palmyra, where he began growing a vineyard. This hobby turned into a family business.
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.@TeamPillen was joined by several agency leaders & post-secondary institutions to highlight a new, multi-agency "The Good Life is Calling Veterans" initiative to bring discharging U.S. Armed Forces service members & families to Nebraska. @NEVetsAffairs opportunity.nebraska.gov/gov…
.@HopeHarborgi broke ground for Lighthouse Apartments in Grand Island! The project is bringing more affordable housing through units rented both at and below market rate. DED awarded federal funding through the HOME-American Rescue Plan Act program to assist with the project.
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DED announced recertification for the City of Deshler (pop. 747) in the Leadership Certified Community (LCC) program this week.
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Congratulations to CLAAS on the ribbon-cutting of its new R&D facility in Sarpy County!
The $10 million building will bring together the company’s engineering, testing, logistics, and validation under one roof.
Thank you to CLAAS for choosing to grow in the Good Life!
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Second-Annual Youth Summit Results In 300+ Student Applications for Career Opportunities in Nebraska, $20,000 in Scholarship Awards
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In partnership with the US government, BD is a making a multibillion dollar investment to expand manufacturing of medical products for the healthcare industry!
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Congrats to Phibro Animal Health on being the 2026 Governor’s Bioscience Award winner!
Phibro makes vaccines, nutritional products & medicated food additives to support livestock health.
The company topped $1.5B in sales last fiscal year! Phibro employs 70 people in Omaha.
DED recognized Utica for innovative efforts to expand housing and infrastructure. DED’s Director of Field Services Dave Honz announced Utica’s recertification in the Leadership Certified Community (LCC) program.
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