After Brent graduated from college, he took on more responsibility around the family farm. Brent said his two uncles and his father, Loren Broberg, really helped him get started in agriculture. They continue to help each other with the row crop aspect. It takes a lot of faith to be a farmer. It takes even […]
McCook Recognized By National Magazine For Its Arts, Culture and Food
The 6th Floor Project art gallery in McCook was cited by a national magazine as part of its recognition of “best small towns” in America. (Courtesy of the Nebraska Department of Economic Development) LINCOLN — Efforts to bolster the arts, recreation and food in McCook have garnered national recognition for the southwest Nebraska community. Food […]
North Platte Chamber & Development Corporation Selects White River Soy Processing to Develop Oilseed Processing Plant
OMAHA, Neb – White River Soy Processing, LLC (White River) announced today that it has been selected by the North Platte Chamber & Development Corporation (the Chamber) to develop an oilseed processing plant at the Hershey Rail Park, a 300-acre industrial rail park located eight miles west of North Platte, near Hershey, Nebraska. “The site is also […]
Upcoming Webinar – The Power of Retail: Measuring Its Economic Impact on Nebraska Communities
The retail world has undergone significant changes in the past five years, and the question is: how does this effect our communities? NPPD will explore in a one-hour webinar, the impact of retail, both nationally and locally, and its role in the Nebraska economy. Attendees will learn about current national trends shaping the retail industry […]
NPPD’s Economic Development Team December Publications
Nebraska Public Power District’s Economic Department issued the following publications in December 2023. You may view each publication at the provided links: Community Guides – Crawford Community Guide Crawford, Nebraska – Be sure to read about the history of Crawford and all this community has to offer! Trend Study – Boone Central Trend Study Albion, […]
Copperstone Foods and Dawson PPD collaborate to bring Halal beef bacon to Eustis
Copperstone Foods is beefing up the local Eustis economy with the help of Dawson PPD. Copperstone Foods, led by President Cal Siegfried, will soon operate its Eustis facility as a Halal-certified beef bacon plant. The facility plans to produce up to 30,000 pounds of beef bacon daily and hire about 18 full-time employees. A vision […]
NPPD Board approves steady rates for 2024
Columbus, Neb. – Nebraska Public Power District’s (NPPD) retail and wholesale customers will see steady rates in 2024 following a vote by the board of directors Thursday. NPPD retail customers will experience 11 consecutive years of stable rates, while wholesale customers who purchase electricity from NPPD will also see no overall rate increase for the seventh […]
Bio Innovations Midwest 2024: Driving the Growth of Biomanufacturing
Omaha, 24th-25th September 2024. In a groundbreaking initiative set to catalyze the growth of biomanufacturing in the Midwest, World Bio Markets proudly announces the launch of “Bio Innovations Midwest.” In partnership with the Nebraska Department of Economic Development and Bio Nebraska, this two-day event will connect bio pioneers via a programme of 1-2-1 commercial meetings, […]
McCook Business Park Phase II Groundbreaking Event
A groundbreaking event in McCook in November celebrated the expansion of Performance Plus Liquids cattle feed company in McCook as well as the expansion of Phase II of the local business park. Charlie McPherson, Executive Director of McCook Economic Development Corporation opened by stating, “It is a very big day for MEDC and the Board […]
Community colleges are contributing to economic growth
Economic development has changed, and community colleges are taking on an expanded role. That was one of the messages on Nov. 6h during the annual Nebraska Community College Association (NCCA) annual conference in North Platte. K.C. Belitz, director of the Nebraska Department of Economic Development, said the old approach to economic development was for communities […]
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