Welcome to NGage, Beatrice, Nebraska

Gage Area Growth Enterprise (NGage) is located in Beatrice, Gage County, Nebraska (NE). NGage is a county-wide economic development group. We work to create opportunities for businesses to start, grow or move to Gage County, Nebraska, while also increasing economic opportunities for individuals and families through good jobs with positive workforce skills. Our target industries are advanced manufacturing, logistics/distribution, health care related businesses, and agriculture related businesses including, ag processing, storage, distribution, and agriculture equipment.

The City of Beatrice is one of only 38 Nebraska Communities Economic Development Certified through the Nebraska Diplomats, exemplifying economic development readiness.

For more information on NGage or Gage County, contact us at 402.228.5869.

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Chomps and Landmark Snacks Partner To Build New Manufacturing Facility in Beatrice

January 26, 2026

Chomps, the popular meat snacks brand, is expanding its investment in Beatrice, NE. In partnership with locally-owned Landmark Snacks, a wholly owned subsidiary of Chad and Courtney Lottman, Chomps is establishing a new 160,000-square-foot facility in Gage County Industrial Park. Landmark Snacks will build and...

Transforming Beatrice’s Paddock

December 12, 2025

Strategic Investment Moving Forward for Gage County, NE, Housing, Business Space, and Community GrowthThe redevelopment of the historic Paddock Building in downtown Beatrice represents a cornerstone project for Gage County and a clear example of Gage Area Growth Enterprise’s (NGage) mission to address the barriers...

Beatrice, NE, is Your One-Stop Holiday Shopping Destination in Gage County

December 5, 2025

Holiday shopping in Gage County, NE, offers a variety and charm that can rival the options found in larger metropolitan areas, such as Lincoln and Omaha. Entrepreneurs, local leaders, and residents take pride in the county’s strong lineup of small businesses, all ready to meet...

Electraform Equipment retains a Legacy of Innovation in Beatrice, Nebraska

August 19, 2025

In Beatrice, Nebraska, craftsmanship and community go hand in hand, and Electraform Equipment is writing an exciting new chapter in local manufacturing. Founded in 2023 through a partnership of Daniel Penner and Jono Cullar, Electraform is carrying forward a legacy established in Beatrice decades ago...