Earlier this year, Viridis Chemical announced a two-phase plan to design and construct capital improvements to increase production capacity at its renewable chemicals plant in Columbus, Neb. Recently, Viridis announced the completion of the Phase 1 capital improvement to produce USP grade bio-based ethanol and the commencement of the Phase II capital improvement to produce bio-based urethane grade ethyl acetate and expects to begin production of that […]
Lyndsy Jenness Named NPPD Economic Development Consultant
Lyndsy Jenness has been named an Economic Development Consultant at Nebraska Public Power District. She comes to NPPD from the State of Nebraska Economic Development Department, where she has served as a Field Service and Business Development Consultant for 16 counties in northeast Nebraska for the past three years. In her role, Jenness will promote economic development in communities […]
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The following trend studies have been placed online for your convenience: Served by South Central Public Power (a wholesale customer of Nebraska Public Power District): Clay County, Nebraska Nuckolls County, Nebraska Webster County, Nebraska Served Retail by Nebraska Public Power District: Norfolk, Madison County, Nebraska
Cairo’s New Industrial Park is an Oasis
A more than 25-acre industrial development property is shovel-ready in Cairo, Nebr. The Cairo Business Park Development transformed the once dryland ag property with minimal rental income into a site primed for growth. The Village of Cairo, which owns the property, began developing the site after a comprehensive plan and community needs assessment identified a […]
Nebraska Economic Developers Learn, Network and Celebrate Wins
More than 130 economic development professionals descended upon western Nebraska Aug. 25-27 when Sidney hosted the Nebraska Economic Development Association (NEDA) annual conference. NEDA is an association of professional economic developers dedicated to the prosperous growth of Nebraska’s business climate. Its purpose is to foster economic development in the state, encourage the advancement of the […]
Cozad Transforms Former School Grounds into New Rental Development
With a little imagination and a big dose of determination, you can accomplish just about anything. Just ask housing leaders in Cozad, where land that once contained the local middle and high school became the site of today’s official groundbreaking for Gatewood Village — 15 new triplex apartments that address a need for affordable housing […]
Nebraska Diplomats Recognize Vireo, Monolith and Laurel for Economic Growth
Two businesses and one community served by NPPD or a wholesale partner received high accolades from state officials for their commitment to economic growth in Nebraska. Vireo Resources and Monolith Materials were named Businesses of the Year for 2021, and the city of Laurel was named Nebraska’s 2021 Community of the Year at a banquet […]
Grant Introduces Youth to High Demand Careers
Behlen Manufacturing Company of Columbus and Great Plains Health of North Platte received the Developing Youth Talent Initiative (DYTI) grants for 2021. Launched by Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts in 2015, DYTI introduces middle school students to careers in industries such as manufacturing, information technology, engineering, and healthcare. DYTI is administered by the Nebraska Department of […]
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NPPD Embarks on Carbon Sequestration Pilot Program
NPPD has partnered with Central Valley Ag to embark on a two-year pilot program exploring the potential to sequester carbon into Nebraska’s agricultural fields. If proven successful, it’s not just an advantage to conscientious local farmers, but it could be one part of an overall solution that can help NPPD manage its total yearly carbon […]
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