Innovative housing ideas are “Shot in the Arm” for Nebraska communities Housing – an integral component of economic development- has increased in importance in recent years, especially in rural areas. Without adequate housing, communities can’t grow and companies can’t attract workers. Across Nebraska, many communities are taking the initiative to develop innovative programs to address […]

Click on the links following the community name for more information on the community!
Community Guide –
Ogallala, Nebraska – http: econdevtools.nppd.com/aedc/CommunityGuide/OgallalaCG.pdf
Community Guide Lite –
Atkinson, Nebraska – http:econdevtools.nppd.com/aedc/CommunityGuideLite/Atkinsoncgl.pdf
Trend Studies:
Norfolk, Madison County, Nebraska – http:econdevtools.nppd.com/aedc/TrendStudy/Madison.pdf
Hickman, Lancaster County, Nebraska – http:econdevtools.nppd.com/aedc/TrendStudy/Hickman.pdf
Laurel, Cedar County, Nebraska- http:econdevtools.nppd.com/aedc/TrendStudy/Laurel.pdf
Plattsmouth, Cass County, Nebraska – http:econdevtools.nppd.com/aedc/TrendStudy/Cass.pdf

Shrimp Farming in Nebraska? You heard it right. In a state where livestock products account for about two-thirds of farm income with beef cattle the leading source, two Nebraska farm families are making the leap to raising shrimp. Rock Creek Aquaculture, near Diller in southeast Nebraska and Nebraska Shrimp Company, near Carleton in the southcentral […]

NORFOLK – Norfolk has been good to Mahaska, and an event on Thursday was designed to show their appreciation. The bottling company held a ribbon-cutting Thursday to celebrate the completion of a major renovation of their Norfolk facility. Company officials say the construction gives almost three times the operating space they had before, having renovated […]

Classroom creativity, mobile STEM labs, and information technology: it’s a great combination. And manufacturing firms in Nebraska are at the forefront.  The Nebraska Developing Youth Talent Initiative (DYTI), now in its third year, connects young Nebraskans to careers in the manufacturing and technology sectors. Three businesses recently received DYTI grants to launch their programs. Cyclonaire’s  […]

In 1984, on a farm in Madison County, Nebraska, Leon Weiland built one of the first fiberglass doors for the meat-packing industry. The company grew on that farm for more than 20 years, increasing sales and providing high quality products and customer service. While still often referred to as “Weiland Doors,” today’s Weiland Inc. remains […]

May Publications from the NPPD Economic Development Team

Trend Studies: Hartington, Cedar County, Nebraska and Hebron, Thayer County, Nebraska

Community Guide Lite: Scottsbluff, Nebraska

Industrial Site: Fairmont, Nebraska 87 Acre Site

(Article from Business Facilities Magazine) The leading utilities are finding innovative ways to seal the deal on new development projects. They’re also ahead of the curve on low-cost efficiency, smart-grid technology and the conversion to renewables. April 10, 2017 We’ve chosen our Top Utilities based on a variety of factors, including active involvement in securing […]