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Advantage Capital provides financing to established and emerging companies located in communities underserved by conventional sources of capital. Since 1992, the firm has invested more than $2.6 billion in companies from a diverse array of industry sectors, and has supported over 48,500 jobs. Learn more at www.advantagecap.com.
Black Hills Energy is a natural gas and electric utility serving 1.2 million customers in eight states: Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wyoming. Black Hills Energy is a part of Black Hills Corp. (NYSE:BKH) a growth-oriented, vertically integrated energy company based in Rapid City, South Dakota with a tradition of improving life with energy and a vision to be the energy partner of choice. More information is available at www.bhgrows.com or www.blackhillsenergy.com
For your Economic Development needs and opportunities in Nebraska please contact Cheryl.Brandenburgh@blackhillscorp.com or call 402-276-4127.
The Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District is a political subdivision of the State of Nebraska with offices in Holdrege, Gothenburg, Bertrand, and at Kingsley Dam. Created by act of the Legislature in 1933, Central has been providing benefits for irrigation, hydroelectric generation, recreation, wildlife habitat and groundwater recharge since project operations began in 1941.
Central delivers irrigation water to more than 111,000 acres on the south side of the Platte River between North Platte and Minden and also provides supplemental water from Lake McConaughy (Central’s main storage reservoir) to other irrigation projects serving the Platte River Valley. Its hydro-irrigation operations provide groundwater recharge to a large portion of south-central Nebraska. Central generates hydropower at Kingsley Dam and three hydroplants on its Supply Canal.
In addition, Nebraskans and visiting vacationers enjoy the excellent fishing, boating, swimming, camping and other recreational opportunities provided by Lake McConaughy, Lake Ogallala, Johnson Lake and many other small lakes along the Supply Canal.
The Rural Enterprise Assistance Project (REAP), a program of the Center for Rural Affairs, is a small business development program. REAP includes three core components: business management training; a loan fund; and technical assistance. REAP services are delivered through regionally placed REAP Loan Specialists and are the vehicle for implementation of REAP services in each region of the state.
REAP is the largest full-service microenterprise development program in Nebraska and strives to serve all of the state’s rural areas. REAP operates Nebraska’s first REAP Women’s Business Center and also reaches out to Hispanic entrepreneurs through the REAP Latino Business Center. REAP also staffs the Rural Investment Corporation (RIC). The RIC is a subsidiary corporation of the Center for Rural Affairs and is a Certified Community Development Finance Institution (CDFI) in Nebraska.
The City of Gothenburg is a community located in central Nebraska with a population of 3,574 people. It is located in the Platte River valley, along the Interstate 80 corridor; and is adjacent to the Union Pacific Railroad at one of the busiest rail corridors in the world. Gothenburg has great educational facilities with modern schools and is classified as a C-1 school district. Additionally, the community is very aggressive regarding health care and is currently involved with a 29.5 million dollar expansion to its facilities. Complementing the additional healthcare facilities is our membership in the YMCA of the Prairie – certainly a plus for a community our size.
Gothenburg is a beautiful community with many tree-lined streets and well-kept homes. We are proud of our Swedish roots, but have many nationalities that make up our community. We are home to many industries which include Frito Lay, Parker Hannifin and Monsanto. However, through our economic group of the Gothenburg Improvement Company and as a member of Dawson Area Development; we are always on the lookout for more prospects.
Cline Williams, a full service law firm, recently celebrated its 160th year of serving clients. The Cline Williams real estate practice group represents municipalities and developers across the state on land use, zoning, and real estate matters, including community redevelopment projects and tax increment financing. The firm has 63 active attorneys across six offices in Nebraska and Colorado
Dawson Area Development (DAD) provides economic development support for all of Dawson County and the communities of Elwood and Eustis. DAD leads efforts in workforce development, entrepreneurship and business retention efforts. They also assist with housing and business recruitment projects throughout the DAD region. The organization is run by a ten-person board of directors, executive director Andrea McClintic and workforce education coordinator Stephanie Novoa. www.dawsonareadevelopment.com
Great Plains Communications is the largest privately-owned telecommunications provider in Nebraska. The company provides over 90 communities across the state with high-speed Internet, Cable Television, and Voice services. Business solutions range from traditional and cloud-based voice and data products to installation and support of large business networks with scalable Internet and Ethernet solutions.
At the core of their service offering is an extensive 9,500-mile regional fiber network including over 300 fiber miles in the Omaha Metro area. The network offers community access rings, last-mile, and middle-mile solutions, fully supported by their 24x7x365 Network Operations Center. The company is financially strong with over a century of experience providing reliable and innovative solutions. For more information visit www.gpcom.com.
The Greater Omaha Chamber Economic Development Partnership represents a six-county area from two states (Nebraska and Iowa) that includes Cass, Dodge, Douglas, Pottawattamie, Sarpy and Washington Counties. This seamless regionalized partnership operates as a one-stop, comprehensive resource, driving growth and championing collaboration.
The Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development is a community-based public-private collaboration that provides focused direction for Lincoln’s economic development activities. The Partnership dedicates its efforts to the retention, expansion and location of primary jobs. These efforts involve a variety of programs and activities across a wide range of industry sectors.
NEDCO is Nebraska’s leading and most experienced CDC. Our premier lending and economic development tool is called the “SBA 504 Loan Program”. We assist Small Business owners looking to expand their business through the purchase of Commercial Real Estate and or Capital Equipment. NEDCO works with Nebraska lenders to provide up to 90% financing for Fixed Asset Purchases of building, construction of buildings and equipment.
NEDCO provides up to 40% of the total project cost with a 10 or 20 year fixed rate loan in a 2nd lien position. Nebraska Lenders provide up to 50% of the financing in a 1st lien position, with the borrower providing as little as 10% equity.
Talk to a NEDCO Representative about projects in your area and visit our web page at www.nedcoloans.org.
Nebraska Public Power District is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for Nebraskans, now and in the future, by safely generating and delivering reliable, low-cost, sustainable energy. The economic development team at NPPD increases business opportunities by concentrating on positioning communities and regions for economic growth, assisting with the expansion and retention of existing industry, and/or attracting new companies to the state.
The Omaha Public Power District (OPPD) is one of the largest publicly owned electric utilities in the United States, serving more than 820,000 people and nearly 370,000 customers in 13 eastern Nebraska counties. OPPD’s mission is to provide affordable, reliable and environmentally sensitive energy service to our customers.
Our Mission
In educating the individual to the benefit of society, Peru State College cultivates the capacity and propensity for life-long learning by fostering independent inquiry and promoting the value of knowledge and discovery. Through innovative undergraduate and graduate programs, Nebraska's first college continues its commitment to making a vital contribution to the future of the region and the state.
Our 36-credit-hour Master of Science in Organizational Management (MSOM) program blends coursework in organizational management, economic development, and entrepreneurship. In this program, Graduates will be uniquely prepared to start their own businesses, foster development of new enterprises in their communities, and facilitate a company’s evolution to a more innovative and growth-oriented corporate culture. The program also provides students an opportunity within each course to explore their own business and community enhancement projects.
The Bacon and Vinton law firm represents communities and companies seeking expansion or location in Nebraska. Past consultations include local, regional, statewide, national and international companies. Project types range from manufacturing, warehousing, hospitality and commercial to workforce housing. We have consulted on more than 250 tax increment financing projects. Our attorneys have experience acting as lead recruiters for greenfield projects involving Fortune 500 companies.
Gothenburg Improvement Company’s mission is to encourage business growth and entrepreneurship by promoting Gothenburg as a World Class community resulting in job creation and an outstanding quality of life for its residents.