Nebraska Resources
Recent Project Announcements
Becton, Dickinson and Company Expands Columbus, Nebraska, Operations
DG Fuels Plans Phelps County, Nebraska, Production Operations
3M Expands Valley, Nebraska, Production Operations
Holcim US Expands Fremont, Nebraska, Operations
Lindsay Corporation Expands Lindsay, Nebraska, Manufacturing Operations
CON-CRĒT by Vireo Systems Establishes Plattsmouth, Nebraska, Creatine Manufacturing Plant
3M Expands Valley, Nebraska, Production Plant
Unison Plans Omaha, Nebraska, Regional Headquarters
Petsource Expands Seward, Nebraska, Manufacturing Facility
Petsource by Scoular Plans Seward, Nebraska, Plant Expansion
Nucor Corporation Upgrades Norfolk, Nebraska, Bar Mill
Hormel Foods Opens Food Processing Center in Papillion, Nebraska
Dollar General Eyes Dry & DG Fresh Distribution Hub in Blair, Nebraska
Amazon Plans Fulfillment Center in Papillion, Nebraska
Recent Features
Area Development’s 17th Annual Shovel Awards Recognize State and Local Economic Development Efforts — First Two Platinum Shovels Awarded
Area Development’s annual Shovel Awards highlight the nation’s swift post-pandemic economic recovery in 2021 with many projects being initiated that represent billions of dollars in investment and thousands of new jobs.
2020 Gold & Silver Shovel Awards Recognize State and Local Economic Development Efforts
While the current COVID-19 crisis may put some development on “pause,” our annual Shovel Awards recognize states that garnered large job-creating and investment projects over the course of the previous year.
Regional Report: The Plains States Leverage Their Synergies
Growth and collaboration mark the economic development picture in the Plains States, which have joined forces to compete against other more populous regions.
Credit & Incentive Trends in Landing a Data Center
Tax incentives have played a key role in differentiating potential data center facility locations.
Regional Report: Industrial Diversification Creates Stable, Sustainable Economies in the Plains
Efforts to diversify their economies have helped the Plains States to weather the downturn in the oil and gas industry.
Public Power Communities: Technology for Business Success
From powering up huge data centers to providing telecom and water services, and helping customers become energy-efficient through the latest technologies, public power companies re-invest in the communities they serve.
Nebraska Direct Financial Incentives
Nebraska's economic development, finance and tax organizations provide a range of incentive programs to initiate new business and commercial investment.
Nebraska Basic Business Taxes
Corporate income tax, Corporate unitary tax, Sales and use taxes, Nebraska Advantage Act, Property tax, Nebraska Redevelopment Act, Business inventory, Goods in transit, Pollution-control equipment, Industrial machinery and equipment, Industrial fuels and raw materials, Energy and fuel conservation measures
Regional Report: The Plains States Rank High for Business Friendliness
Already a powerful region for energy production, the Plains States are luring technology firms with their low taxes and other pro-business policies.
Public Power Communities Shine the Light on Innovation
Public power utilities, which are owned by the communities they serve, have an inherent interest in helping those communities to innovate and prosper.
