Nebraska’s Advantages Include Ethanol and Financial Services

By Mali R. Schantz-Feld (Aug/Sep 08)

Nebraska’s Governor Dave Heineman. “Because of our diversified economy, we are one of few states that at least currently is not experiencing an economic downturn, while the vast majority of governors say that their states are in or near recession. Our revenues exceed our revenue forecast. We expect to end this fiscal year with the largest cash reserve in the history of the state, approximately $575 million.” More

A Conversation With… Governor Dave Heineman and Richard Baier, Director of Economic Development

By Mali R. Schantz-Feld (Aug/Sep 07)

“We are most proud that we have tried to target a variety of industries to reflect the diversity of our agricultural sector, as well as our more urban areas as centers for the financial and insurance sectors. We are using our common sense to take advantage of our strengths.” More

2007 Gold & Silver Shovel Awards

By Mark Crawford (Jun/Jul 07)

Area Development’s annual Gold and Silver Shovel awards honor states that have generated top job-creation and investment projects across the nation. These states are highly active in business development, from conducting foreign trade missions to crafting innovative incentive packages and work-force development programs — all of which attract new companies, stimulate investment, create jobs, and strengthen tax bases. More

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Nebraska Public Power District - sites.nppd.com

Looking to expand or relocate? Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD), chartered in 91 of Nebraska’s 93 counties, can provide valuable assistance to help you find that “productive” and “profitable” location. When combined with Nebraska’s industrial electric rates, which are 42 percent below the national average, NPPD’s people and power help make Nebraska a great place to be profitable. Start with sites.nppd.com, which provides easy access to research data through an online searchable database. On this website, you will find available sites and buildings and community data as well as industry profitable studies and the advantages of a Nebraska location.
Dennis G. Hall, Econ. Dev. Mgr.

P.O. Box 499
Columbus, NE 68602-0499
800-282-6773 Ext. 5534
Fax: 402-563-5090

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Elkhorn Valley Econ. Dev. Corp. - www.elkhornedc.com

Elkhorn Valley region of Nebraska, centered on the hub city of Norfolk, offers a business-friendly mid-continent location and Midwestern values.
R.J. Baker, Exec. Dir.