Nebraska Department of Economic Development Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on February 15, 2023 - 19:35 GMT

Director of Nebraska Department of Economic Development Certifies Two Applications Under the Municipal Inland Port Authority Act

Anthony L. Goins, Director of the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED), has certified two applications under the Municipal Inland Port Authority Act. One of the applications was submitted by Lincoln County. The other was a joint application …

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Published on February 15, 2023 - 16:12 GMT

DED Sets Up Shop in South Omaha

By Andy Roberts It only takes a couple of minutes – well, maybe 10 when traffic is busy – to see the economic potential in South Omaha. But for many the community has only begun scratching the surface of the potential that is waiting to be unleashed. To …

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Published on February 13, 2023 - 22:00 GMT

DED Announces Public Comment Period for 2022 Middle Income Workforce Housing Fund Application Guidelines

The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) will conduct a public comment period from February 13 to February 24, 2023, to discuss the State of Nebraska’s proposed Middle Income Workforce Housing Fund (MWHF) application guidelines for the 2022 …

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Published on February 9, 2023 - 22:25 GMT

Department of Economic Development Publishes 2023 Nebraska Affordable Housing Trust Fund (NAHTF) Application Guidelines

The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) has published application guidelines for the 2023 program cycle of the Nebraska Affordable Housing Trust Fund (NAHTF). Established in 1996, the NAHTF is Nebraska’s most impactful resource dedicated to …

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Published on February 8, 2023 - 22:52 GMT

Goins and Smith Anticipating Round Two As Communities are Ready to Grow

By Andy Roberts As the State of Nebraska changes leadership, with Jim Pillen succeeding Pete Ricketts as governor, two prominent African American agency directors will continue their work in state government. Economic Development Director Anthony L. Goins …

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Published on February 7, 2023 - 17:58 GMT

Nebraska Department of Economic Development Awards $800,000 of Airport Business Park Planning Grants

The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) has awarded $800,000 in Planning Grants through its Airport Business Park (ABP) Program. The Omaha Development Foundation and the Omaha Economic Development Corporation each received a $400,000 grant. …

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Published on February 1, 2023 - 18:14 GMT

UNL Report Shows Success of Business Innovation Act in Supporting Startups

A new report by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) Bureau of Business Research shows a strong return on investment from the State’s Business Innovation Act (BIA) programs. The report analyzed the overall economic impact BIA programs have had by …

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Published on January 26, 2023 - 16:19 GMT

State of Nebraska Honors City of Chadron’s Decade-Long Investments in Business, Tourism Growth

Photo of the NNDC board, along with Rob Bila (Platte Valley Bank and Diplomat) presenting. Others in the picture are NNDC board members. From left to right: Corey Pourier, Jen Brown, Jason Carnahan, Jordyn Stevens, Jessica Sanford, Deb Cottier, Rob Bila, …

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Published on January 18, 2023 - 21:58 GMT

QCT Recovery Grant Program – Lincoln and Greater Nebraska Applications Open

The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) is now accepting applications for the QCT Recovery Grant Program – Lincoln and Greater Nebraska. DED will consider proposals for six eligible project types: Placemaking Projects, Innovative Housing …

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Published on January 18, 2023 - 17:18 GMT

Reminder: 2nd Round of Funding for 2022 Public Works Opportunity – Applications due February 28, 2023

The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) previously announced that the 2022 Public Works Opportunity will have a 2nd round of funding available under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. Applications can be submitted through …

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Published on January 18, 2023 - 15:15 GMT

DED Director Goins and Nebraska Businesses Explore New Market Opportunities on Trade Mission to Vietnam

Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) Director Anthony L. Goins led a trade mission of Nebraska business leaders to Vietnam from January 10-16, 2023. The delegation held meetings with Vietnamese trade ministers, business leaders, and Governor …

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Published on January 18, 2023 - 15:15 GMT

New statewide Strategic Framework to address Nebraska’s largest housing challenges

Statewide Strategic Housing Committee aims to spur economic development by increasing the number of affordable and attainable housing units. Nebraska’s 2022 Strategic Housing Framework Nebraska Investment Finance Authority is proud to announce a bold, new …

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Published on January 13, 2023 - 18:52 GMT

Grambling State University targets ‘gateway to greatness’ in Omaha, Nebraska

Pictured from left to right are Trevon Brooks with Nebraska Economic Development, Nebraska Economic Development Director Anthony Goins, GSU College of Business lecturer Susan B. Wiley, GSU Vice President for University Advancement and Innovation Melanie …

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Published on January 3, 2023 - 16:57 GMT

Notice of Public Comment Period and Public Hearings Regarding HOME-ARP

The State of Nebraska will hold a public comment period and host public hearings to discuss a substantial amendment to its 2021 Annual Action Plan. The amendment being proposed relates to funding from the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act. Specifically, the …

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Published on December 30, 2022 - 17:35 GMT

Pandemic Relief Housing Program Letter of Intent Extended for Projects Exclusively Serving Refugees and Immigrants

The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) is accepting applications for the new Pandemic Relief Housing Program. The program was created under LB1014 and funded with federal Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (SLFRF) through the …

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Published on December 27, 2022 - 14:30 GMT

Rural Workforce Housing Fund Application Now Open

The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) is accepting applications for the 2022 Rural Workforce Housing Fund (RWHF) program. A Letter of Intent is due by Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. The last day to submit an application is Thursday …

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Published on December 23, 2022 - 19:23 GMT

Airport Business Park Program Grant Applications Reopen

Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) will be reopening the Airport Business Park Program Grant opportunity. This is an exciting grant opportunity, designed to lay the foundation for new jobs and economic growth in underserved areas (QCTs). The …

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Published on December 23, 2022 - 16:26 GMT

Nebraska EDA Tourism Grant Program Applications Open

The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) is now accepting applications for the Nebraska EDA Tourism Grant Program. DED will consider proposals for three eligible project types: Event and Marketing, Planning and Technical Assistance, and …

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Published on December 21, 2022 - 15:35 GMT

Nebraska Department of Economic Development Awards $1 million for the Financial Literacy Grant Program

The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) awarded $1,000,000 from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) to Creighton University. The Financial Literacy Grant Program was created under LB1024, also …

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Published on December 15, 2022 - 16:30 GMT

Social and Educational Spaces in City of Blue Hill Support Childhood Development, Economic Growth

Nebraska Department of Economic Development recertifies Blue Hill as a Leadership Certified Community Innovative leadership in the city of Blue Hill (pop. 830) bolstered recent support for a new aquatic center and a hub for early childhood development, …

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