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Nebraska’s Businesses Join Together To Form Next Generation Sector Partnerships

April 10, 2018

Nebraska seeks to establish industry-led partnerships to assist businesses and grow the state’s economy. April, 2018, marks the one-year anniversary of Nebraska’s Next Generation Industry Partnerships throughout the state. Industries are leading the way to tackle workforce challenges, rebranding and infrastructure opportunities through business-driven and collaborative partnerships. “Next Generation Sector Partnerships are about businesses actively […]

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NEBRASKA Public Power District Targets Plastics Industry

April 9, 2018

Nebraska’s attractive business climate, a productive and well-educated labor force, competitive labor and energy costs, central location, and excellent quality of life in our communities will be the talking points for a Nebraska delegation as they attend the world’s largest plastics trade and conference, NPE2018: The Plastics Show in Orlando, Florida next month. The show […]

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New March Publications From the Economic Development Team

April 6, 2018

March Publications from the Economic Development Team:
David City, Butler County Trend Study
Schuyler, Colfax County Trend Study

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Two Numbers and One Fact to Remember: Nebraska’s Retail Electricity Rates Among Lowest in U.S.

April 6, 2018

“Competitive electric rates are something that Nebraska Public Power District strives to maintain,” said NPPD Economic Development Manager, Mary Plettner. “Electric rates and reliability are just two factors that make Nebraska a competitive location for business. NPPD’s Retail Division, for example, has not had a rate increase in 5 years, while maintaining high reliability and […]

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Nebraska Public Power District Project Receives Funding for Carbon Capture

April 3, 2018

NPPD’s Gerald Gentleman Station near Sutherland, Nebraska was one of seven projects recently selected by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy receive funding for cost-shared research and development. The project being funded is for a design and cost estimate for a retrofitted, 300-megawatt equivalent, commercial scale CO2 capture facility. DOE announced […]

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Nebraska Wins Governor’s Cup for Second Consecutive Year

March 12, 2018

What worked for Nebraska in 2016 worked just as well in 2017, as the state successfully defended its claim to the Governor’s Cup it won last year. The recognition is based on the number of projects per capita, and Nebraska gained 110. Ask Gov. Ricketts why he thinks Nebraska won Site Selection’s facilities race again […]

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A Toast to Nebraska’s Craft Brewers and Vintners:

March 5, 2018

“May your tap rooms be full, your wine tastings be top and your cash registers overflow!”  What industry pours agriculture, manufacturing, tourism and culture into a mug? If you guessed the craft brewing industry, you are right! Many of Nebraska’s breweries use locally sourced hops to produce and distribute quality beverages and products. Their ingenuity […]

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Trend Study Publications by NPPD’s Economic Development Team

March 5, 2018

Check out the following January and February trend study publications by NPPD’s Economic Development Team:

Click on study title to access link:

1. McCook, Red Willow County Trend Study

2. Burt County Trend Study

3. Scottsbluff, Scotts Bluff County Trend Study

4. Holdrege, Phelps County Trend Study

5. Beatrice, Gage County Trend Study

6. Scribner, Dodge County Trend Study

7. Boone County Trend Study

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Nebraska Jumps Into Top 10 in U.S. News and World Report Ranking of States

February 28, 2018

Nebraska Jumps Into Top 10 in U.S. News and World Report Ranking of States Governor Pete Ricketts recently welcomed new rankings from U.S. News and World Report, which released its 2018 “Best States” study.  Nebraska is ranked #7, a jump of six spots from Nebraska’s 2017 ranking of #13. “This ranking is evidence of the […]

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Up and “Atom:” Study Shows Strong Economic  Value From Nuclear Power

February 26, 2018

  Quietly humming in the southeast corner of Nebraska is a vital economic and environmental asset supporting area businesses and residents. It’s a nuclear power plant, making enough carbon-free electricity to serve nearly 400,000 people 24 hours a day, seven days a week. But it generates more than power. It sends millions of economic value […]

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