Governor's Cup Wins in a Row
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If safety comes first, small-towns are a good choice
12 Jan 2015
The choice of where to live is a complicated one. Economic opportunity, proximity to friends or family, access to amenities that matter to your family—all of these are important factors. (Here’s one interesting take on the decision: http://ow.ly/BvYIe.)
For many families, safety is a primary concern. That’s one reason why so many young, professional families are choosing to relocate in rural locations.
That’s our experience here in Gage County, Nebraska. In our small towns, we enjoy low crime, light traffic, and a high-quality local law enforcement team that helps keep our streets safe. Learn more here: http://ow.ly/BvQcf.
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(Lincoln, Neb.) Today, Governor Dave Heineman announced Nebraska’s significant job count growth is expected to top 1.1 million by 2015, a record high employment for the state. This historic achievement illustrates the significant and consistent focus on job growth and economic development in Nebraska throughout the last ten years, particularl...
Nebraska Named Top Five Best Run State
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Expanding the rural laborshed
Jan 5 2015One of the worries many have in moving their business to a small town is whether they’ll find enough skilled workers to keep things running. Many rural communities suffer from a “brain drain,” with younger people moving away to find job opportunities in the city.
That’s not a problem for peopl...
