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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Engage with Entrepreneurs in Gage County Today!
November 22, 2023

Ask anyone for a list of America's greatest historical business leaders, and answers will range from twentieth-century industry forerunners like Henry Ford or Thomas Edison to more recent pioneers like Bill Gates or Steve Jobs. Each of these iconic innovators was an entrepreneur at heart,...

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Jimmy John's Restaurant coming to Beatrice
November 17, 2023

The Beatrice City Council approved resolutions to bring two new businesses to the community on Monday evening.One resolution was for a $50,000 loan agreement between the city and Nixon Restaurant and Property, Inc. in LB840 economic development funds.Read the complete article here.

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Manufacturing in Gage County: Creating Innovative Products for Today and Tomorrow
October 27, 2023

Modern manufacturing careers in 2023 starkly contrast the stereotypical roles found as little as a decade ago. Jobs are no longer monotonous tasks in dirty, dark and dangerous environments. Today, manufacturers require innovative thinkers interested in problem-solving with the latest technologies to create unique products...

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Big Blue Bike Company opens in Beatrice
October 24, 2023

Eric Kielian of Big Blue Bike Company said he's wanted to be an entrepreneur since him and his wife, Dr. Jamie Zillig-Kielian, moved to Beatrice a few years ago.He said he initially wanted to get involved with real estate investments.Read the complete article here.