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]

Today, the Insurtech on the Silicon Prairie conference in Omaha brought together about 700 insurance industry professionals from throughout the U.S. to connect and learn at the Holland Performing Arts Center!

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Congratulations to the Beatrice community for the completion of two new rental units!

DED is grateful to have supported this project by providing funding through the Pandemic Relief Housing Program.

[Citizens For Free Enterprise @Citizens4FE]

Nebraska is taking a coordinated approach to economic growth. 

From attracting new businesses to expanding investment, the goal is clear: build a stronger economic future for all 93 counties.

Read more about Gov. Pillen’s executive order below:

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With deep roots in the Nebraska business community, Tim Murman’s father (Mike Murman) first started Glacial Till Vineyard & Winery out of a hobby.

In 2003, he purchased six acres of land near Palmyra, where he began growing a vineyard. This hobby turned into a family business.

[Nebraska Department of Economic Development @DevelopNebraska]

.@TeamPillen was joined by several agency leaders & post-secondary institutions to highlight a new, multi-agency "The Good Life is Calling Veterans" initiative to bring discharging U.S. Armed Forces service members & families to Nebraska. @NEVetsAffairs https://t.co/12q5NDkxrt

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.@HopeHarborgi broke ground for Lighthouse Apartments in Grand Island! The project is bringing more affordable housing through units rented both at and below market rate. DED awarded federal funding through the HOME-American Rescue Plan Act program to assist with the project.

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DED announced recertification for the City of Deshler (pop. 747) in the Leadership Certified Community (LCC) program this week.

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Congratulations to CLAAS on the ribbon-cutting of its new R&D facility in Sarpy County!

The $10 million building will bring together the company’s engineering, testing, logistics, and validation under one roof.

Thank you to CLAAS for choosing to grow in the Good Life!

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Second-Annual Youth Summit Results In 300+ Student Applications for Career Opportunities in Nebraska, $20,000 in Scholarship Awards
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In partnership with the US government, BD is a making a multibillion dollar investment to expand manufacturing of medical products for the healthcare industry!

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Congrats to Phibro Animal Health on being the 2026 Governor’s Bioscience Award winner!

Phibro makes vaccines, nutritional products & medicated food additives to support livestock health.
The company topped $1.5B in sales last fiscal year! Phibro employs 70 people in Omaha.

[Nebraska Department of Economic Development @DevelopNebraska]

DED recognized Utica for innovative efforts to expand housing and infrastructure. DED’s Director of Field Services Dave Honz announced Utica’s recertification in the Leadership Certified Community (LCC) program.

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[Nebraska Department of Economic Development @DevelopNebraska]

Congrats to Beatrice on completion of Stoddard Place apartments! Local leaders found a way to repurpose a closed elementary school as affordable housing for seniors. DED provided funding through the Rural Community Recovery Program to help build a playground in the courtyard!

[Governor Jim Pillen @TeamPillen]

The 2026 Governor’s Summit has officially wrapped up!

It was a successful two days in Kearney as Nebraskans of all ages came together to share ideas and find new ways to grow our great state.

We heard from Husker Athletic Director Troy Dannen and Nebraska Men’s Basketball Coach Fred Hoiberg about what it means to lead and how we can best set ourselves up for success in business, education, and beyond.

Thank you to everyone who made the trip to Kearney to be part of this year’s Summit! I know many are leaving having learned something new, made valuable connections, and some even found a new career opportunity.

Thank you for helping make the 2026 Governor’s Summit a success!

[Nebraska Department of Economic Development @DevelopNebraska]

The 2026 Governor's Youth Summit was an enormous success that brought together Nebraska's future workforce!

Youth from throughout the state connected with industry leaders to learn about rewarding career opportunities in Nebraska.

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Grateful to Coach Fred Hoiberg for giving the closing keynote of the 2026 Governor’s Summit!

Fresh off a Sweet 16 appearance, Coach Hoiberg has Husker hoops primed for another great season.

[Nebraska Department of Economic Development @DevelopNebraska]

Thrilled to welcome 500 students to Kearney for the Governor’s Youth Summit! In its 2nd year, the event has doubled in size!

The Youth Summit provides high school students and recent grads with privileged access to internships, scholarships, and other career opportunities.

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Honored to have Husker Athletic Director Troy Dannen give the morning keynote at the 2026 Governor’s Summit!

In the rapidly evolving landscape of college athletics, AD Dannen is leading with vision, clarity, and decisiveness.