This September 23-29, communities across the state will join in the celebration of the 2nd Annual Young Nebraskans Week, organized by the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED). Modeled after “YP Week,” which was created by the Lincoln Young Professionals Group, Young Nebraskans Week is about recognizing, supporting and connecting the networ...Continue Reading

Are you or someone you know a community-builder? Do you enjoy leading and/or supporting projects that enhance quality of life and create economic opportunities for fellow citizens? If so, the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) wishes to inform you of an open application cycle for a program that offers 40...Continue Reading

The Local Option Municipal Economic Development Act (LB840) was created as an economic development program in 1993 to help Beatrice to grow and prosper through the creation of new jobs, diverse employment opportunities and new capital investments. When voters renewed the initiative in 2012, the objective was to simultaneously creat...Continue Reading