Nebraska Department of Economic Development

The Nebraska Department of Economic Development helps grow strong communities, retains, attracts & expands businesses, while growing Nebraska's economy

[Nebraska Department of Economic Development @DevelopNebraska]

“Point me to a program that’s been more impactful and more positive than the Business Innovation Act.” – John Wirtz, @Hudl

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[Nebraska Department of Economic Development @DevelopNebraska]

DED’s Ashley Drake & Aaron Vo recently spent 24 hours at Camp Ashland, experiencing a day in the life of a National Guard Soldier. Thanks to the @NENationalGuard for providing this opportunity & thanks to all of the Guard’s Soldiers for stepping up to serve our state and nation!

[Nebraska Department of Economic Development @DevelopNebraska]

On May 21st, about 80 leaders gathered in Gering to help shape the future of housing across the Panhandle!
Leaders discussed case studies from Gordon and Kimball. Thank you to everyone who contributed insights during this meeting of 6 Regions, One Nebraska in the Western Region!

[Scott Turner @SecretaryTurner]

It was very encouraging to see Gov. @TeamPillen and so many committed local leaders in Nebraska last week.

Good local governance is key to increasing opportunity in the Cornhusker State.

[Nebraska Department of Economic Development @DevelopNebraska]

Congrats to the City of Holdrege, South Central Economic Development District & @PhelpsCountyDev on completing a new duplex! @HoldregeChamber
This new project represents the hard work & collaboration of many leaders. DED is grateful to support with Rural Workforce Housing Funds!

[Governor Jim Pillen @TeamPillen]

Great collaboration — local, state, federal — on display in Nebraska.

Today’s visit with @SecretaryTurner was an opportunity to brag about Nebraska. Our country is well served by his leadership in the @POTUS Administration. 🇺🇸

[Nebraska Department of Economic Development @DevelopNebraska]

Thank you to Gov. Jim Pillen and HUD Secretary Scott Turner for meeting with residents of Fremont, policymakers, and business leaders to discuss the Federal Opportunity Zones initiative and workforce housing!

[Nebraska Department of Economic Development @DevelopNebraska]

Graepel celebrated 20 years in Nebraska! The German manufacturer makes sheet metal products at its N. American HQ in Omaha. Graepel's North America CEO was the company’s sole employee in 2006. Graepel has now grown into a thriving business with a 85,000-sq-ft manufacturing plant.

[Nebraska Department of Economic Development @DevelopNebraska]

DED will host a webinar on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. CT to review application guidelines for the upcoming Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program year.

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[Nebraska Department of Economic Development @DevelopNebraska]

DED and the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) are soliciting public comments on the Proposed 2026 Annual Action Plan (AAP). Public comments will be accepted from May 15, 2026 until 12:00 p.m. CT on June 15, 2026.
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[Nebraska Department of Economic Development @DevelopNebraska]

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[Nebraska Department of Economic Development @DevelopNebraska]

Students from Lincoln Northeast High School helped build a home in the Star City’s Hartley neighborhood!

DED is grateful to have supported the home’s development through the QCT Affordable Housing Program. The Sowers Club of Lincoln also generously supported the project.

[Nebraska Department of Economic Development @DevelopNebraska]

DED recognized @NelighNebraska for leading efforts in workforce housing developments through more than $740,000 in local & state investments. DED honored city officials for ongoing success in the Leadership Certified Community (LCC) program.

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[Nebraska Department of Economic Development @DevelopNebraska]

Thanks to @TeamPillen & the Unicameral for enacting legislation to boost workforce development & business retention! LB 847 will greatly expand apprenticeship opportunities & LB 1165 encourages retention & growth of businesses making acquisitions. https://t.co/uy1VDW31X7

[Nebraska Department of Economic Development @DevelopNebraska]

Congrats to HomeWoven on the groundbreaking of 5 affordable, single-family homes in South Omaha!

DED is grateful to support the project through the Homeownership Production Program (HPP)—funded through the Community Development Block Grant program for Disaster Recovery.

[Nebraska Department of Economic Development @DevelopNebraska]

Enjoyed taking part in today’s “State of the City” in Gretna!

It’s amazing to see all that Gretna is accomplishing!

[Nebraska Department of Economic Development @DevelopNebraska]

Congratulations to the Malone Community Center on the grand opening of its stunning new facility in Lincoln!

Thank you to the generous donors who stepped up to support the project! DED is grateful to be among the many organizations contributing to its construction.

[Nebraska Department of Economic Development @DevelopNebraska]

Stars of the National Geographic TV series Hearltand Docs, DVM, Ben and Erin are glad they chose Nebraska.

Read more at https://t.co/EZAWNg8fR4

[Nebraska Department of Economic Development @DevelopNebraska]

Honored to take part in a panel of the Competitiveness Conversation to tout bio innovation in Nebraska! Thanks to the @u_nebraska & @CompeteNow. With sustainable ag practices & nation-leading carbon capture infrastructure, Nebraska is poised for major growth in biomanufacturing.

[Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D. @UofNE_President]

Nebraska is at the heart of innovation and U.S. competitiveness. We are big enough to have scale, but small enough to know each other well. Great to bring together leaders from @Gallup, @DevelopNebraska, @AksarbenFdn & @NebraskaChamber to discuss how we can continue to leverage our state's strengths to build a strong economic future.