Thanks to its participation in the C4K Initiative and funding provided by Coronavirus Response and Relief SupplementalAct funding received through Grant Number 2101NECDC6, of the USDHHSAdministrationfor Children and Families and Nebraska Department of Healthand Human Services, Gage County was awarded over $700,00 to increase the capacity for Gage County childcare...Continue Reading
Gage County, Nebraska, offers international companies a chance to manufacture in the US. Currently, Beatrice is home to companies based in North America, Europe, and Asia. . Because of Gage County’s low cost of doing business, skilled workforce, and business-friendly climate, additional companies with international footprints have also found a...Continue Reading
Gage Area Growth Enterprise (NGage) promotes shovel-ready Nebraska sites and assists consultants and businesses through every step of the site selection process. Whether your project is industrial, commercial, or retail, you'll find the resources and information you need to make a smart business decision that suits your unique business needs...Continue Reading
Today’s manufacturing endeavors are more reliant on automation than ever. Yet a skilled workforce is necessary to utilize that technology to its full potential. The best manufacturing companies recognize this fact and consistently seek to ensure their people have the capability and resources to do just that.In Gage County, Nebraska,...Continue Reading
In Beatrice, Gage County, Nebraska, excellent water is abundant. The Beatrice Board of Public Works (BPW) maintains and constructs the water distribution system, and offers high-quality wastewater treatment throughout the city and county. For all of their services, the Beatrice BPW always offers the lowest rates possible to local customers...Continue Reading
The City of Beatrice and Gage Area Growth Enterprise (NGage) are collaborating to redevelop The Paddock Kensington, a former hotel in downtown Beatrice. Set at the corner of Hwy 77 and 136, the building could potentially be a mixed-use location with pedestrian access. On the upper levels of the hotel,...Continue Reading
Gage County has robust power infrastructure, with several established renewable energy sources in the region. The city of Beatrice owns a wind farm, and other forms of renewable energy are present within the region. Because of Beatrice’s fuel diversification, residents enjoy better power reliability.Gage County’s Renewable Energy Diversifies Fuel EconomyNPPD’s...Continue Reading
BEATRICE – For Teresa Zoellner, who has owned an interior design business ….the retail side of things wasn’t necessarily on the radar screen.But that’s changed, with the opening of a new business…in a historic Beatrice building, no less.“We had gone out of town for the Fourth of July, and I've...Continue Reading
Beatrice Community Hospital is proud to announce it has been named a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital in the United States by The Chartis Center for Rural Health.“I would like to congratulate our employees, providers, and Board of Directors on the tremendous acknowledgement,” BCH CEO Rick Haraldson said, “They work...Continue Reading
Gage Area Growth Enterprise (NGage) helps businesses and developers secure incentives for projects in Gage County, Nebraska. Identifying potential opportunities on several levels, NGage provides insight into the local, county, and national incentives available. By providing tailored support to existing Gage County companies and potential developers based on their specific...Continue Reading
BEATRICE – Southeast Community College hopes to develop new agriculture program facilities at its Beatrice campus, as part of the college’s overall modernization plan.The concept for a new classroom and lab building, and competition arena was shown at a Beatrice Area Chamber of Commerce sponsored seminar this week.Dean of the...Continue Reading
Nebraska is the only state in the United States where every home and business is served by a publicly owned electric utility. Nebraskans are safely provided electricity and related services at costs that rank with the best in the nation, and in the most reliable, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner.Electric...Continue Reading
BEATRICE – An application to a federal transportation grant program is close to being submitted by Gage County. Officials will try to tap the Rebuilding American Infrastructure With Sustainability and Equity Program….more commonly known as RAISE.Gage County Supervisor Emily Haxby says a series of eight public input and outreach sessions...Continue Reading
Zoellner Design will open on Friday (2/9) in Beatrice. The new business is located in the historic Lang Building at the corner of Sixth and Ella Streets. The family-owned business is a partnership of Teresa Zoellner and her daughters, Abigayle Rivera and Lilly Zoellner.Zoellner Design is collaborating with another local store,...Continue Reading
By securing funding for major projects, Gage Area Growth Enterprise (NGage) supports businesses and communities. In 2021, NGage applied for and was accepted into the Nebraska Children & Families Foundation (Nebraska Children) C4K program. Nebraska Children granted Gage County a total of $30,000.00, $10,000 to spend per year over three...Continue Reading
BEATRICE, NEB. - A new culinary experience is now three months in the making in Southeast Nebraska.Zo’s Soul Food began with Owner Lonzo Ewings and his food trailer - now, he has a full-on storefront in downtown Beatrice.“It’s gone pretty good so far,” Ewings said. “Every day I see new...Continue Reading
Today, the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) announced $6,750,112 in awards through the second funding cycle of the Rural Workforce Housing Fund (RWHF) for program year 2022.Authorized by the Rural Workforce Housing Investment Act of 2017, the RWHF helps communities create quality, affordable housing to accommodate growth.“Nebraska’s growth and...Continue Reading
Gage County, Nebraska, has a variety of unique local features and opportunities. 5 things make Gage County a notable location include: Forward-thinking leadershipExcellent market accessDedication to childcareLow cost of living in a centralized locationCultural and Recreational Attractions With initiatives like NGage’s Communities for Kids (C4K), Gage County supports high-quality early care and...Continue Reading
Gage Area Growth Enterprise (NGage), a county-wide economic development group in Gage County, Nebraska, facilitates the growth of a healthy local economy. Primarily, NGage helps recruit and retain new businesses and helps existing businesses expand. In addition, NGage assists with the creation of workforce development solutions and assesses housing needs...Continue Reading
Work at the new elementary building in east Beatrice is on schedule, despite recent winter weather.Superintendent Jason Alexander said January weather has prevented sub-contractors from getting to the building site.“It’s been an interesting month for weather that has prevented the sub-contractors from actually getting to the site,” he said. “The...Continue Reading
A Beatrice downtown building now occupied by a new business is one of three recipients of grant funds to help refurbish historic buildings.History Nebraska has announced its awarding over $74,000 through its Bricks and Mortar grant program to projects in Beatrice, Comstock and Verdigre.The Beatrice project will assist removal and...Continue Reading
Gage County, Nebraska is exceptionally positioned for new business and development. Because of Gage County’s convenient, centralized Midwestern location and pro-business tax environment, many businesses call Gage County their home. Beatrice, the county seat of Gage County, sits at the intersection of State Highway 4, U.S. Highway 77, and U.S...Continue Reading
Gage Area Growth Enterprise (NGage) is a county-wide economic development group located in Gage County, Nebraska (NE). Based in Beatrice, we help create opportunities for businesses to start, grow, or relocate to Gage County, Nebraska. For our residents, we help provide exceptional job opportunities, valuable workforce training, and quality education...Continue Reading
The Beatrice City Council approved an agreement with Radiant Tech, LLC regarding use of electrical energy at the Tuesday evening meeting.Radiant Tech, LLC purchased real estate in the Gage County Industrial Park in October 2023. They provide colocation data services.City Administrator Tobias Tempelmeyer said the agreement sets the rates for...Continue Reading