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# NENEDD

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- [Employee Spotlight - Mandy Gear, Executive Director](https://nenedd.org/employee-spotlight-mandy-gear-executive-director/) - Tell us about your family: I have been married to my best friend, Greg, for almost 17 years and we are still having just as much fun as when we started. We have two amazing kids who keep life busy and full of surprises. Our adult son, Trinn, is a self-taught musician you can spot
- [Employee Spotlight - Andrea Larson, Deputy Director](https://nenedd.org/employee-spotlight-andrea-larson-deputy-director/) - Tell us about your family: I have one adult son, Justin, who is married to my daughter-in-law, Sarah. They gave me two wonderful granddaughters, Addison and Harper. Tell us about your pets (kind/breed, names, ages): Sophie is a 10-year-old shih tzu mix. What is your favorite movie/favorite movie line? “The Princess Bride.” When Fezzik says, “Anybody want a
- [Year-End 2025](https://nenedd.org/year-end-2025/) - Dear Valued NENEDD Member, As we close out 2025, we would like to take a moment on behalf of the NENEDD Board of Directors and staff to thank you for your continued partnership and support of the Northeast Nebraska Economic Development District (NENEDD). Your community’s membership is essential to the work we do, and together
- [Employee Spotlight - Lori Schrader, Administrative Assistant](https://nenedd.org/3864-2/) - Tell us about your family: I’ve been married to my husband, Steve Schrader, for 30 wonderful years, and together we have three awesome kids. Our oldest, Cody, is married to Cassidy, and they’ve given us our first grandchild, Clara, who is 8 months old. They live in Omaha. Our second, Josh, lives in Chicago and works
- [](https://nenedd.org/3850-2/) - Employee Spotlight - Jill Godfrey, Fiscal Officer Tell us about your family: I’ve been married to Rodney Godfrey for 31 wonderful years, and we have two amazing children. My eldest, Katarina, is a Special Education teacher at the junior high, and she’s married to Jerrett Mills the AD at Northeast. They have two little girls,
- [Employee Spotlight - Martin Griffith, Housing Specialist](https://nenedd.org/employee-spotlight-martin-griffith-housing-specialist/) - Martin Griffith – Housing Specialist from April 6, 2015, to present. Martin also served as both Housing Specialist and Deputy Director from November 2023 to December 2024. Tell us about your family: My wife Christi and I will be celebrating our 38th wedding anniversary on November 7, 2025, and we have two adult children, son
- [Employee Spotlight - Sandra Goode, Community Planner](https://nenedd.org/employee-spotlight-sandra-goode-community-planner/) - Sandra Goode Community Planner Basic info: Sandra Goode, Community Planner, 1 year Tell us about your family: Jon is my other half. Kassidy is my oldest and married to Coltin. They have 2 fabulous grandkids for me-Everett-5 and Ava-3. Gannon is married to Mara and no grands yet!! Gage is engaged to Lacey, and they
- [Employee Spotlight-Zach Fisher, Community Planner](https://nenedd.org/employee-spotlight-zach-fisher-community-planner/) - Zach Fisher, a NENEDD Community Planner, joined the Northeast Nebraska Economic Development District in September 2024. Zach is a 2004 graduate of Northeast Community College with an Associates of Applied Science degree in Business Marketing and Management, and a 2016 graduate of Columbia Southern University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. Prior
- [Employee Spotlight - Jeff Christensen, Business Loan Specialist](https://nenedd.org/employee-spotlight-jeff-christensen-business-loan-specialist/) - Jeff Christensen, NENEDD’s Business Loan Specialist, will celebrate 26 years with the District in September. Jeff provides business consultation and loan packaging services. Jeff has extensive experience in loan fund management, business training, and as a technical assistance provider. He manages NED, Inc. and NENEDD’s $16.7 million Business Revolving Loan Fund (RLF). Jeff has completed
- [Board Meeting Minutes - 04-30-2025](https://nenedd.org/board-meeting-minutes-04-30-2025/) - The Northeast Economic Development, Inc. (NED, Inc.) and the Northeast Nebraska Economic Development District (NENEDD) Board of Directors held their monthly meetings on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at Tornado Alley in Wisner. NED, Inc. loans approved went to two start up businesses. Sydney Foland will fulfill her dream of something she has enjoyed all her
- [Board Meeting Minutes 03-26-2025](https://nenedd.org/board-meeting-minutes-03-26-2025/) - The Northeast Economic Development, Inc. (NED, Inc.) and the Northeast Nebraska Economic Development District (NENEDD) Board of Directors held their monthly meetings on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, via conference call. NED, Inc. approved two loans. One will partner with Knox County to provide funding to transition ownership of Premier Cable Services, LLC from Kansas to
- [New Community Planner at NENEDD](https://nenedd.org/new-community-planner-at-nenedd/) - NENEDD has a new community planner, Tracy Sporleder, who joined the Northeast Nebraska Economic Development District in March 2025. Prior to joining NENEDD, Tracy worked for the Nebraska Department of Labor as a Business Service Representative- Reemployment Coordinator. She traveled within a 16-county region working with communities, employers, economic development organizations, and chambers of commerce
- [](https://nenedd.org/3471-2/) - Battle Creek is developing a master plan for the city park that will include a focus on enhancing recreation and accessibility of the swimming pool, ball diamonds, tennis and basketball courts, soccer fields and picnic areas. The clubhouse and the park’s playgrounds also will be assessed. Battle Creek to use $15,000 in grant funding for
- [](https://nenedd.org/3437-2/) - Grace Petersen Community Planning Assistant NENEDD Employee Spotlight for April focuses on Grace Petersen. Grace, Community Planning Assistant, joined the Northeast Nebraska Economic Development District in November 2019. Grace is a graduate of Wayne State College, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism and Mass Communications. Prior to NENEDD, she was the City
- [Board Meeting Minutes - February 26, 2025](https://nenedd.org/board-meeting-minutes-february-26-2025/) - The Northeast Economic Development, Inc. (NED, Inc.) and the Northeast Nebraska Economic Development District (NENEDD) Board of Directors held their monthly meetings on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, via conference call. The NED, Inc. board approved one business loan as well as an owner-occupied rehabilitation housing loan. Bryce Hinrichs has formed a real estate holding company,
- [CDBG Awards - Newman Grove & Niobrara](https://nenedd.org/cdbg-awards-newman-grove-niobrara/) - The Northeast Nebraska Economic Development District (NENEDD) wishes to congratulate two member communities on their respective Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) awards. The NENEDD Planning Department assisted in writing the grant applications for the three awards, announced by the Department of Economic Development on November 12. The City of Newman Grove was awarded both a

## Pages

- [Home](https://nenedd.org/) - Northeast Nebraska Economic Development District Building Communities | Empowering Families | Advancing Businesses The next NED, Inc., and NENEDD Board of Director’s Meeting is scheduled for August 26, 2026 and will be held at City of Norfolk Offices – Training Room, 309 N. 5th St., Norfolk, NE 68701 MORE INFORMATION Map of Grants and Loans
- [Board Members](https://nenedd.org/board-members/) - BOARD MEMBERS NENEDD Board of Directors Meghann Buresh Chairwoman Nebraska APEX Accelerator Blake Denton Vice Chairman MetLife Investment Management Benjamin Benton Secretary/Treasurer Nebraska Business Development Center, Wayne State College Rich Jablonski Columbus City Council Sally Ganem Fremont City Council Doug Huttmann Stanton County Commissioner Mason Zimmerer Northeast Community College Anthony Warrior Nebraska Indian Community College
- [About Us](https://nenedd.org/about-us/) - About Us NENEDD is located at 111 S. 1st Street in Norfolk, Nebraska. Our staff of professionals work together to assist communities and individuals with economic development, housing and business loan opportunities. Any community located within the blue portion of the map below is able to apply for membership to the District and receive the
- [Community Planning](https://nenedd.org/community-planning/) - Community Planning This department provides assistance to our community members to address and fulfill community and economic development needs. Villages, Cities, Counties Active Membership Conduct income and attitude surveys Conduct townhall meeting to share attitude survey results Prepare Action Plan for priorities of the attitude survey Identify available federal, state, local and private resources to
- [Housing](https://nenedd.org/housing/) - Housing We specialize in offering low-to-moderate income families of Northeast Nebraska ample opportunity to improve their living conditions through one of our two housing programs. We began administering housing rehabilitation programs in 1994 and organized the direct homebuyer assistance program in 2001. Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Does your home need repairs? Qualified homeowners are eligible to receive
- [Business Loans](https://nenedd.org/business-loans/) - Business Loans In 1994 a business revolving loan program was incorporated into the District using Economic Development Administration grant funds and Community Development Block Grant funds. These resources enable us to provide the funds needed to fill financial gaps and aid business and industry in expansion and the creation of new job opportunities. We specialize
- [Memberships](https://nenedd.org/memberships/) - Memberships NENEDD is supported by many municipal and associate members throughout our region. To join, click the button below. Contact Us Active Memberships NENEDD is supported by a combination of local government membership dues and a planning grant issued by the US Economic Development Administration (EDA). NENEDD also acquires funding from special contracts for services
- [Careers](https://nenedd.org/careers/) - NENEDD Careers
- [Local Jobs](https://nenedd.org/local-jobs/) - Norfolk Area Jobs Columbus Area Jobs Fremont Area Jobs
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- [News](https://nenedd.org/news/) - NENEDD Latest News Employee Spotlight – Mandy Gear, Executive Director Tell us about your family: I have been married to my best friend, Greg, for almost 17 years and we are still having just as much fun as when we started. We have two amazing kids who keep life busy and full of surprises. Our
- [Direct Homebuyer Assistance](https://nenedd.org/direct-homebuyer-assistance/) - HOUSING Direct Homebuyer Assistance The Direct Homebuyer Assistance program is a 0% interest deferred loan. Repayment of the loan is due and payable upon transfer of the title. What We Do Properties located within a special flood hazard area will be ineligible for assistance. A maximum of $30,000 or 20% of the project cost can
- [Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation](https://nenedd.org/owner-occupied-rehabilitation/) - HOUSING Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation This program is based upon household income and household size. Program Guidelines Home must be owner-occupied to qualify Home cannot be converted to rental property Homeowner(s) must meet income guidelines Loan falls due upon transfer of title of property (including forgivable loans) Property cannot be located in a floodplain Property must be
- [Meeting Minutes](https://nenedd.org/meeting-minutes/) - NED, Inc. & NENEDD Monthly Meetings Last Wednesday of the month Meeting Schedule 2025-2026 Time: 7 p.m. NENEDD 2026 JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJuly 2025 JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember 2024 JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember 2023 JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember 2022 JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember NED INC. 2026 JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJuly 2025 JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember 2024 JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember 2023 JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember 2022 JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
- [NED Inc.](https://nenedd.org/ned-inc/) - Northeast Economic Development, Inc. (NED Inc.) NED, Inc. is a Non-profit Development Organization (NDO) governed by a separate board of directors. NED, Inc. contracts with NENEDD to manage the organization and its programs. NDO’s are non-profit associations or corporations organized under State law to engage in community economic development activities. The non-profit enters into an agreement
- [National](https://nenedd.org/national/) - National Partnerships Association for Enterprise Opportunity (AEO) International Economic Development Council National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) – Rural Development United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) United States Economic Development Administration (EDA) United States Small Buisness Association (SBA)
- [Statewide](https://nenedd.org/statewide/) - Statewide Partnerships Nebraska Regional Officials Council (NROC) Center for Rural Affairs (CRA) – REAP GROW Nebraska Nebraska Business Development Center (NBDC) Nebraska Community Foundation Nebraska Department of Economic Development Nebraska Economic Developers Association (NEDA) Nebraska Economic Development Corporation (NEDCO) Nebraska Enterprise Fund (NEF) Nebraska Investment Finance Authority (NIFA) Nebraska Housing Developers Association Nebraska Municipal Power
- [Regional](https://nenedd.org/regional/) - Regional Partnerships Albion Economic Development Corporation Antelope County Black Hills Energy Boone County Development Agency Burt County Economic Development Corporation Cedar Knox Public Power District Central Community College Columbus Drive for Five Columbus Economic Council Cornhusker Public Power District Crofton Economic Development Cuming County Economic Development Cuming County Public Power District Elkhorn Rural Public Power
- [Upcoming Events March and April 2026](https://nenedd.org/upcoming-events-march-and-april-2026-3/) - March 10, 2026 111 S. 1st St. | Norfolk, Nebraska 68701 | 402-379-1150 |www.nenedd.org Facebook Other Upcoming CEDS Community Town Halls Northeast Nebraska Development District (NENEDD) recently completed its Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) survey, gathering valuable input from communities across the region. To share the results and continue the conversation, NENEDD will host a series
- [Upcoming Events March and April 2026](https://nenedd.org/upcoming-events-march-and-april-2026-2/) - March 10, 2026 111 S. 1st St. | Norfolk, Nebraska 68701 | 402-379-1150 |www.nenedd.org Facebook Other Upcoming CEDS Community Town Halls Northeast Nebraska Development District (NENEDD) recently completed its Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) survey, gathering valuable input from communities across the region. To share the results and continue the conversation, NENEDD will host a series
- [Upcoming Events March and April 2026](https://nenedd.org/upcoming-events-march-and-april-2026/) - March 10, 2026 111 S. 1st St. | Norfolk, Nebraska 68701 | 402-379-1150 |www.nenedd.org Facebook Other Upcoming CEDS Community Town Halls Northeast Nebraska Development District (NENEDD) recently completed its Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) survey, gathering valuable input from communities across the region. To share the results and continue the conversation, NENEDD will host a series
- [Upcoming Events March 2026](https://nenedd.org/upcoming-events-march-2026-2/) - March 10, 2026 111 S. 1st St. | Norfolk, Nebraska 68701 | 402-379-1150 |www.nenedd.org Facebook Other Upcoming CEDS Community Town Halls Northeast Nebraska Development District (NENEDD) recently completed its Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) survey, gathering valuable input from communities across the region. To share the results and continue the conversation, NENEDD will host a series
- [Upcoming Events March 2026](https://nenedd.org/upcoming-events-march-2026/) - February 25, 2026 111 S. 1st St. | Norfolk, Nebraska 68701 | 402-379-1150 |www.nenedd.org Facebook We want to hear from you! NENEDD kicked off our 2026 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Survey, and your input matters. The CEDS helps guide regional priorities related to housing, workforce, infrastructure, and economic development across Northeast Nebraska. The survey opens today
- [Upcoming Events February 2026](https://nenedd.org/upcoming-events-february-2026/) - February 10, 2026 111 S. 1st St. | Norfolk, Nebraska 68701 | 402-379-1150 |www.nenedd.org NENEDD Facebook The NENEDD offices will be closed on President's Day, February 16, 2026. We will be back and ready to assist you on February 17, 2026. Next meeting date and time February 25, 2026 7 p.m. Via Conference Call at these
- [Newsletters](https://nenedd.org/newsletters/) - NENEDD Newsletters NENEDD August 2026 Newsletter Upcoming Events July 28, 2026 Upcoming Events July 2026 NENEDD July 2026 Newsletter Upcoming Events June 23, 2026 Upcoming Events June 9, 2026 NENEDD June 2026 Newsletter Upcoming Events May 26, 2026 Upcoming Events May 12, 2026 NENEDD May 2026 Newsletter Upcoming Events May 2026 Upcoming Events April 14
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- [Listening Sessions](https://nenedd.org/listening-sessions/) - Norfolk session Niobrara Session Columbus Session Wayne session Albion Session
- [NED, Inc., held February board meeting](https://nenedd.org/ned-inc-held-february-board-meeting/) - The minutes from the February 2022 NED, Inc. Board of Directors meeting are posted on our website and can be viewed here: NED, Inc. One direct homebuyer assistance loan was approved during the NED, Inc. meeting. The loan, for $30,000, is for a house located in Columbus. Funding will be provided by the City of Columbus Direct Homebuyer Assistance
- [Fair Housing](https://nenedd.org/fair-housing/) - WHAT IS Fair Housing? Fair Housing is the right for all people to have safe, decent housing and be able to get this housing without discrimination. City, State, and Federal Fair Housing Laws require that all people have an equal opportunity to buy, rent, or live in housing. Fair Housing Act Title VIII of the
- [Annual Meeting](https://nenedd.org/annual-meeting/) - NENEDD Annual Meeting 7.29.21 The Stables, Norfolk, NE 11:30 a.m to 1:00 p.m. RSVP
- [LOIS](https://nenedd.org/lois/) - LocationOne Information System LocationOne Information System (LOIS) is a searchable economic development database used to find detailed information on sites, buildings and locations. Please select one of the options below to get your search started. Available Buildings Available Sites

## Newsletters

- [NENEDD August 2026 Newsletter](https://nenedd.org/newsletters/nenedd-august-2026-newsletter/) - August 5, 2026 111 S. 1st St. | Norfolk, Nebraska 68701 | 402-379-1150 www.nenedd.org Facebook We are excited to welcome the Village of Magnet as a new members of NENEDD. We appreciate their partnership & support of regional economic development & look forward to working together to serve the community & surrounding area. Housing Project Spotlight
- [Upcoming Events July 28, 2026](https://nenedd.org/newsletters/upcoming-events-july-28-2026/) - July 28, 2026 111 S. 1st St. | Norfolk, Nebraska 68701 | 402-379-1150 |www.nenedd.org Facebook NOTICE OF MEETING Next meeting date and time: July 29, 2026, 7 p.m. City of Norfolk Offices – Training Room, 309 N. 5th St., Norfolk, NE 68701 1 Million Cups - Norfolk (Weekly) When: Every Wednesday morning at 8:30 a.m. Where: Intersect
- [Upcoming Events July 2026](https://nenedd.org/newsletters/upcoming-events-july-2026/) - July 14, 2026 111 S. 1st St. | Norfolk, Nebraska 68701 | 402-379-1150 |www.nenedd.org Facebook NOTICE OF MEETING Next meeting date and time: July 29, 2026, 7 p.m. City of Norfolk Offices – Training Room, 309 N. 5th St., Norfolk, NE 68701 1 Million Cups - Norfolk (Weekly) When: Every Wednesday morning at 8:30 a.m. Where: Intersect
- [NENEDD July 2026 Newsletter](https://nenedd.org/newsletters/nenedd-july-2026-newsletter/) - July 1, 2026 111 S. 1st St. | Norfolk, Nebraska 68701 | 402-379-1150 |www.nenedd.org Facebook We are excited to welcome the Village of Creston & NIFA as new members of NENEDD. We appreciate their partnership & support of regional economic development & look forward to working together to serve the community & surrounding area. Project Spotlight
- [Upcoming Events June 23, 2026](https://nenedd.org/newsletters/upcoming-events-june-23-2026/) - June 23, 2026 111 S. 1st St. | Norfolk, Nebraska 68701 | 402-379-1150 |www.nenedd.org Facebook NOTICE OF MEETING Next meeting date and time: June 24, 2026, 7 p.m. City of Norfolk Offices – Training Room, 309 N. 5th St., Norfolk, NE 68701 1 Million Cups - Norfolk (Weekly) When: Every Wednesday morning at 8:30 a.m.
- [Upcoming Events June 9, 2026](https://nenedd.org/newsletters/upcoming-events-june-9-2026/) - June 9, 2026 111 S. 1st St. | Norfolk, Nebraska 68701 | 402-379-1150 |www.nenedd.org Facebook NOTICE OF MEETING Next meeting date and time: June 24, 2026, 7 p.m. City of Norfolk Offices – Training Room, 309 N. 5th St., Norfolk, NE 68701 1 Million Cups - Norfolk (Weekly) When: Every Wednesday morning at 8:30 a.m.
- [NENEDD June 2026 Newsletter](https://nenedd.org/newsletters/nenedd-june-2026-newsletter/) - June 2, 2026 111 S. 1st St. | Norfolk, Nebraska 68701 | 402-379-1150 |www.nenedd.org Facebook Quality child care is essential to strong communities, thriving businesses, and working families. Across Nebraska, the demand for child care continues to outpace availability. According to U.S. Census and Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services data, more than 12,000 additional
- [Upcoming Events May 26, 2026](https://nenedd.org/newsletters/upcoming-events-may-26-2026/) - May 26, 2026 111 S. 1st St. | Norfolk, Nebraska 68701 | 402-379-1150 |www.nenedd.org Facebook NOTICE OF MEETING The May 27, 2026, NED, Inc., and NENEDD Board Meetings have been cancelled Next meeting date and time: June 24, 2026, 7 p.m. City of Norfolk Offices – Training Room, 309 N. 5th St., Norfolk, NE 68701
- [Upcoming Events May 12, 2026](https://nenedd.org/newsletters/upcoming-events-may-12-2026/) - May 12, 2026 111 S. 1st St. | Norfolk, Nebraska 68701 | 402-379-1150 |www.nenedd.org Facebook NOTICE OF MEETING Next meeting date and time: May 27, 2026, 7 p.m. A Full Cup/A Full Plate Restaurant 801 10th St. in Stanton, NE 68779 To Attend our Town Hall Zoom Click Here to Register Developing Community Development Partnerships for
- [NENEDD May 2026 Newsletter](https://nenedd.org/newsletters/nenedd-may-2026-newsletter/) - May 6, 2026 111 S. 1st St. | Norfolk, Nebraska 68701 | 402-379-1150 |www.nenedd.org Facebook We’re excited to share a recent home rehabilitation project in the City of Columbus made possible through a Nebraska Affordable Housing Trust Fund grant secured by NED, Inc. This home received major upgrades—from new windows and improved insulation to safer access
- [Upcoming Events May 2026](https://nenedd.org/newsletters/upcoming-events-may-2026/) - April 28, 2026 111 S. 1st St. | Norfolk, Nebraska 68701 | 402-379-1150 |www.nenedd.org Facebook NOTICE OF MEETING Next meeting date and time: April 29, 2026 7 p.m. Norfolk City Offices - Training Room, 309 N. 5th St., Norfolk, NE Conference Details "The Future is Local" April 29-30, 2026 Conference Home: The Carson Civic Center 1315
- [Upcoming Events April 14 2026](https://nenedd.org/newsletters/upcoming-events-april-14-2026/) - April 14, 2026 111 S. 1st St. | Norfolk, Nebraska 68701 | 402-379-1150 www.nenedd.org Facebook NOTICE OF MEETING Next meeting date and time: April 29, 2026, 7 p.m. Norfolk City Offices - Training Room, 309 N. 5th St., Norfolk, NE About This Event Join us for an exciting evening of collaboration and innovation
- [NENEDD April 2026 Newsletter](https://nenedd.org/newsletters/nenedd-april-2026-newsletter/) - March 31, 2026 111 S. 1st St. | Norfolk, Nebraska 68701 | 402-379-1150 |www.nenedd.org Facebook City of Fremont Downtown Revitalization Project Nebraska Quilt Company NENEDD wrote and is administering the grant funding from Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) to enhance and historically restore the downtown businesses in Fremont. This façade project involved replacing the upper-story windows
- [Upcoming Events April 2026](https://nenedd.org/newsletters/upcoming-events-april-2026/) - March 24, 2026 111 S. 1st St. | Norfolk, Nebraska 68701 | 402-379-1150 |www.nenedd.org Facebook Join us in Norfolk on Thursday, March 26, for the next event on our GO BIG campaign: All the Above Energy. We’re getting out of the boardroom and into the community to witness the transformative power of diversified energy firsthand. Register now → https://gobigfuture.com/events/all-the-above-energy/ This will
- [Upcoming Events March and April 2026](https://nenedd.org/newsletters/upcoming-events-march-and-april-2026/) - March 10, 2026 111 S. 1st St. | Norfolk, Nebraska 68701 | 402-379-1150 |www.nenedd.org Facebook Other Upcoming CEDS Community Town Halls Northeast Nebraska Development District (NENEDD) recently completed its Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) survey, gathering valuable input from communities across the region. To share the results and continue the conversation, NENEDD will host a series
- [NENEDD February 2026 Newsletter](https://nenedd.org/newsletters/nenedd-february-2026-newsletter/) - March 3, 2026 111 S. 1st St. | Norfolk, Nebraska 68701 | 402-379-1150 |www.nenedd.org Facebook Mandy Gear Executive Director Tell us about your family: I have been married to my best friend, Greg, for almost 17 years and we are still having just as much fun as when we started. We have two amazing kids who keep
- [Upcoming Events March 2026](https://nenedd.org/newsletters/upcoming-events-march-2026/) - February 25, 2026 111 S. 1st St. | Norfolk, Nebraska 68701 | 402-379-1150 |www.nenedd.org Facebook We want to hear from you! NENEDD kicked off our 2026 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Survey, and your input matters. The CEDS helps guide regional priorities related to housing, workforce, infrastructure, and economic development across Northeast Nebraska. The survey opens today
- [Upcoming Events February 2026](https://nenedd.org/newsletters/upcoming-events-february-2026/) - February 10, 2026 111 S. 1st St. | Norfolk, Nebraska 68701 | 402-379-1150 |www.nenedd.org NENEDD Facebook The NENEDD offices will be closed on President's Day, February 16, 2026. We will be back and ready to assist you on February 17, 2026. Next meeting date and time February 25, 2026 7 p.m. Via Conference Call at these
- [NENEDD January 2026 Newsletter](https://nenedd.org/newsletters/nenedd-january-2026-newsletter/) - February 3, 2026 111 S. 1st St. | Norfolk, Nebraska 68701 | 402-379-1150 |www.nenedd.org Facebook 2025 was a big year for NENEDD and our member communities! From welcoming new members to securing $2.7+ million in grant funding, supporting housing, businesses, infrastructure, and community projects, our team partnered with communities across Northeast Nebraska to help move important
- [Upcoming Events January 2026](https://nenedd.org/newsletters/upcoming-events-january-2026/) - January 14, 2026 111 S. 1st St. | Norfolk, Nebraska 68701 | 402-379-1150 |www.nenedd.org NENEDD Facebook Good afternoon! Plans are set for this month's Nebraska Development Network-Northeast Region (Northeast Network) meeting in West Point, hosted by Cuming County Economic Development. Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM Nielsen Center 200 Anna Stalp Avenue, West Point, Nebraska
- [NENEDD December 2025 Newsletter](https://nenedd.org/newsletters/nenedd-december-2025-newsletter/) - January 6, 2026 111 S. 1st St. | Norfolk, Nebraska 68701 | 402-379-1150 |www.nenedd.org Facebook Lori Schrader Administrative Assistant Tell us about your family: I’ve been married to my husband, Steve Schrader, for 30 wonderful years, and together we have three awesome kids. Our oldest, Cody, is married to Cassidy, and they’ve given us our first grandchild,
- [Upcoming Events November 2025](https://nenedd.org/newsletters/upcoming-events-november-2025/) - November 25, 2025 111 S. 1st St. | Norfolk, Nebraska 68701 | 402-379-1150 |www.nenedd.org NENEDD Facebook Our team wishes you and your loved ones a wonderful and relaxing Thanksgiving holiday. We are grateful for the opportunity to serve our communities and appreciate all of your support throughout the year. Please note that our offices will be
- [NENEDD November 2025 Newsletter](https://nenedd.org/newsletters/nenedd-november-2025-newsletter/) - December 4, 2025 111 S. 1st St. | Norfolk, Nebraska 68701 | 402-379-1150 |www.nenedd.org Jill Godfrey Fiscal Officer Tell us about your family: I’ve been married to Rodney Godfrey for 31 wonderful years, and we have two amazing children. My eldest, Katarina, is a Special Education teacher at the junior high, and she’s
- [Upcoming Events October 2025](https://nenedd.org/newsletters/upcoming-events-october-2025/) - October 21, 2025 111 S. 1st St. | Norfolk, Nebraska 68701 | 402-379-1150 |www.nenedd.org Facebook NOTICE OF MEETING The October Northeast Economic Development, Inc. Board of Directors and the Northeast Nebraska Economic Development District Board of Directors meetings will be held on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, via conference call at the following locations: Norfolk City Offices at
- [NENEDD October 2025 Newsletter](https://nenedd.org/newsletters/nenedd-october-2025-newsletter/) - November 5, 2025 111 S. 1st St. | Norfolk, Nebraska 68701 | 402-379-1150 |www.nenedd.org Mandy Gear, Executive Director, recently had the privilege of presenting to the Columbus Sertoma Club on the topic of economic development in our 16- county service area, as well as the services that NENEDD provides. The presentation covered NENEDD’s geographic area and
- [NENEDD Newsletter September 2025](https://nenedd.org/newsletters/nenedd-newsletter-september-2025/) - Sept. 30, 2025 111 S. 1st St. | Norfolk, Nebraska 68701 | 402-379-1150 |www.nenedd.org Facebook Sandra Goode Community Planner Basic info: Sandra Goode, Community Planner, 1 year Tell us about your family: Jon is my other half. Kassidy is my oldest and married to Coltin. They have 2 fabulous grandkids for me-Everett-5 and Ava-3. Gannon is married to
- [Upcoming Events September 2025](https://nenedd.org/newsletters/upcoming-events-september-2025/) - September 23, 2025 111 S. 1st St. | Norfolk, Nebraska 68701 | 402-379-1150 |www.nenedd.org Facebook NOTICE OF MEETING The Northeast Economic Development, Inc. Board of Directors will hold a meeting on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. with the Northeast Nebraska Economic Development District Board of Directors meeting to follow. The meeting will be held at
- [Upcoming Events August 2025](https://nenedd.org/newsletters/upcoming-events-august-2025-2/) - September 9, 2025 111 S. 1st St. | Norfolk, Nebraska 68701 | 402-379-1150 |www.nenedd.org Facebook NOTICE OF MEETING The Northeast Economic Development, Inc. Board of Directors will hold a meeting on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. with the Northeast Nebraska Economic Development District Board of Directors meeting to follow. The meeting will be held at the
- [NENEDD Newsletter August 2025](https://nenedd.org/newsletters/nenedd-newsletter-august-2025/) - Sept. 3, 2025 111 S. 1st St. | Norfolk, Nebraska 68701 | 402-379-1150 |www.nenedd.org Facebook Introducing Lori Schrader, Administrative Assistant Prior to joining NENEDD, Lori served as a Business Loan Specialist at the Center for Rural Affairs, where she focused on the Northeast Nebraska region. In that role, she worked closely with a wide range of
- [Upcoming Events August 2025](https://nenedd.org/newsletters/upcoming-events-august-2025/) - August 5, 2025 111 S. 1st St. | Norfolk, Nebraska 68701 | 402-379-1150 |www.nenedd.org NOTICE OF MEETING The Northeast Economic Development, Inc. Board of Directors will hold a meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. with the Northeast Nebraska Economic Development District Board of Directors meeting to follow. The meeting will be held at the following
- [NENEDD Newsletter July 2025](https://nenedd.org/newsletters/nenedd-newsletter-july-2025/) - Aug. 1, 2025 111 S. 1st St. | Norfolk, Nebraska 68701 | 402-379-1150 |www.nenedd.org It saddens us to announce that Mary Fleer officially retired from her position as Administrative Assistant effective July 10, 2025. Mary has been an integral part of our team for the past two years. We are incredibly grateful for her dedication and
- [Upcoming Events July 2025](https://nenedd.org/newsletters/upcoming-events-july-2025/) - July 15, 2025 111 S. 1st St. | Norfolk, Nebraska 68701 | 402-379-1150 |www.nenedd.org Legislative Wrap-Up The public is invited to a 2025 Legislative Wrap-Up on Wednesday, July 16, at noon at the Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce, 753 33rd Ave., Columbus, Neb., or via Teams. Fee to attend for non-Chamber members is $20. State Sen. Mike
- [Upcoming Events - June 2025](https://nenedd.org/newsletters/upcoming-events-june-2025/) - Progress In Our Region 111 S. 1st St. | Norfolk, Nebraska 68701 | 402-379-1150 |www.nenedd.org The NENEDD offices will be
- [NENEDD Newsletter June 2025](https://nenedd.org/newsletters/3600/) - Progress In Our Region 111 S. 1st St. | Norfolk, Nebraska 68701 | 402-379-1150 |www.nenedd.org Administrative Assistant Basic info
- [NENEDD Newsletter May 2025](https://nenedd.org/newsletters/nenedd-newsletter-may-2025/) - May 29, 2025 111 S. 1st St. | Norfolk, Nebraska 68701 | 402-379-1150 |www.nenedd.org Meet the NENEDD Staff L-R - Back: Martin Griffith (Housing Specialist), Sandra Goode (Community Planner), Grace Petersen (Community Planning Assistant) L-R Front: Jeff Christensen (Business Loan Specialist), Tracy Sporleder (Community Planner), Jill Godfrey (Fiscal Officer), Mandy Gear (Executive

## Meetings

- [7-26-2023-Canceled](https://nenedd.org/meetings/6-26-2023-canceled/)
- [7-12-2023](https://nenedd.org/meetings/7-12-2023-2/)
- [7-12-2023](https://nenedd.org/meetings/7-12-2023/)
- [7-29-2026](https://nenedd.org/meetings/7-29-2026-2/)
- [7-29-2026](https://nenedd.org/meetings/7-29-2026/)
- [6-24-2026](https://nenedd.org/meetings/4168-2/)
- [6-24-2026](https://nenedd.org/meetings/6-24-2026/)
- [May 2026 05-27-2026 Meeting Cancelled](https://nenedd.org/meetings/may-2026-meeting-cancelled/)
- [May 2026 05-27-2026 Meeting Cancelled](https://nenedd.org/meetings/may-2026-05-27-2026-meeting-cancelled/)
- [4-29-26](https://nenedd.org/meetings/april/)
- [4-29-26](https://nenedd.org/meetings/april-2/)
- [3-31-2026](https://nenedd.org/meetings/march-2/)
- [2-25-2026](https://nenedd.org/meetings/february-2/)
- [1-28-2026](https://nenedd.org/meetings/1-28-2026/)
- [3-31-2026](https://nenedd.org/meetings/march/)
- [2-25-2026](https://nenedd.org/meetings/february/)
- [1-28-2026](https://nenedd.org/meetings/1-28-2026-2/)
- [12-17-2025](https://nenedd.org/meetings/12-17-2025/)
- [12-17-2025-Meeting Cancelled](https://nenedd.org/meetings/12-17-2025-meeting-cancelled/)
- [11-19-2025](https://nenedd.org/meetings/11-19-2025/)
- [11-19-2025](https://nenedd.org/meetings/11-19-2025-2/)
- [10-29-2025](https://nenedd.org/meetings/10-29-2025-2/)
- [10-29-2025](https://nenedd.org/meetings/10-29-2025/)
- [09-24-2025](https://nenedd.org/meetings/09-24-25/)
- [09-24-2025](https://nenedd.org/meetings/09-24-2025/)
- [08-27-25](https://nenedd.org/meetings/08-27-25-2/)
- [08-27-2025](https://nenedd.org/meetings/08-27-25/)
- [7-30-2025](https://nenedd.org/meetings/7-30-2025/)
- [7-30-2025](https://nenedd.org/meetings/7-30-2025-2/)
- [06-25-2025](https://nenedd.org/meetings/06-25-2025-2/)
- [06-25-2025](https://nenedd.org/meetings/06-25-2025/)
- [05-28-2025](https://nenedd.org/meetings/05-28-2025-2/)
- [05-28-2025](https://nenedd.org/meetings/05-28-2025/)
- [04-30-2025](https://nenedd.org/meetings/04-30-2025-2/)
- [04-30-2025](https://nenedd.org/meetings/04-30-2025/)
- [03-26-2025](https://nenedd.org/meetings/03-26-2025-2/)
- [03-26-2025](https://nenedd.org/meetings/03-26-2025/)
- [02-26-2025](https://nenedd.org/meetings/02-26-2025/)
- [02-26-2025](https://nenedd.org/meetings/02-26-2025-2/)
- [1-29-25](https://nenedd.org/meetings/1-29-25-2/)
- [1-29-25](https://nenedd.org/meetings/1-29-25/)
- [12-18-2024](https://nenedd.org/meetings/12-18-2024/)
- [12-18-2024](https://nenedd.org/meetings/12-18-2024-2/)
- [11-20-2024](https://nenedd.org/meetings/11-20-2024/)
- [11-20-2024 - Meeting Cancelled](https://nenedd.org/meetings/11-20-2024-meeting-cancelled/)
- [10-30-2024](https://nenedd.org/meetings/10-30-2024-2/)
- [10-30-2024](https://nenedd.org/meetings/10-30-2024/)
- [09-25-2024](https://nenedd.org/meetings/09-25-2024-2/)
- [09-25-2024](https://nenedd.org/meetings/09-25-2024/)
- [08-28-2024](https://nenedd.org/meetings/08-28-2024-2/)
- [08-28-2024](https://nenedd.org/meetings/08-28-2024/)
- [07-31-2024](https://nenedd.org/meetings/07-31-2024-2/)
- [07-31-2024](https://nenedd.org/meetings/07-31-2024/)
- [06-26-2024](https://nenedd.org/meetings/06-26-2024/)
- [06-26-2024](https://nenedd.org/meetings/06-26-2024-2/)
- [05-29-2024](https://nenedd.org/meetings/05-29-2024/)
- [05-29-2024](https://nenedd.org/meetings/04-29-2024/)
- [04-24-2024](https://nenedd.org/meetings/04-24-2024/)
- [04-24-2024 Meeting Cancelled](https://nenedd.org/meetings/04-24-2024-meeting-cancelled/)
- [03-27-2024](https://nenedd.org/meetings/03-27-2024/)
- [03-27-2024](https://nenedd.org/meetings/03-27-2024-2/)
- [02-28-2024](https://nenedd.org/meetings/02-28-2024-2/)
- [02-28-2024](https://nenedd.org/meetings/02-28-2024/)
- [1/31/2024](https://nenedd.org/meetings/1-31-2024-2/)
- [1/31/2024](https://nenedd.org/meetings/1-31-2024/)
- [2024](https://nenedd.org/meetings/2024-2/)
- [12-20-2023](https://nenedd.org/meetings/12-20-2023/)
- [12-20-2023](https://nenedd.org/meetings/12-20-2023-2/)
- [11-29-2023](https://nenedd.org/meetings/2428-2/) - 11-29-2023
- [11-29-2023](https://nenedd.org/meetings/11-29-2023/) - 11-29-2023
- [10/30/2023](https://nenedd.org/meetings/2349-2/) - NED, Inc. 10/30/2023
- [10/25/2023](https://nenedd.org/meetings/2271-2/) - 10/25/2023
- [10/25/2023](https://nenedd.org/meetings/10-25-2023-3/)
- [10/16/2023](https://nenedd.org/meetings/10-16-2023-bod-emergency-meeting/)
- [9/27/2023](https://nenedd.org/meetings/9-27-2023/)
- [9-27-2023](https://nenedd.org/meetings/9-27-2023-2/)
- [8/30/2023](https://nenedd.org/meetings/8-30-2023-2/)
- [8/30/2023](https://nenedd.org/meetings/8-30-2023/)
- [7-26-23](https://nenedd.org/meetings/7-26-23/)
- [5-31-23](https://nenedd.org/meetings/5-31-23/)
- [5-31-23](https://nenedd.org/meetings/5-31-23-2/)
- [4-26-2023](https://nenedd.org/meetings/4-26-2023/)
- [4-26-2023-Canceled](https://nenedd.org/meetings/4-26-2023-canceled/)
- [3-29-23](https://nenedd.org/meetings/3-29-23-2/)
- [3-29-23](https://nenedd.org/meetings/3-29-23/)
- [3-1-23 Special Meeting](https://nenedd.org/meetings/3-1-23-special-meeting/)
- [2-22-23-Canceled](https://nenedd.org/meetings/2-22-23/)
- [2-22-23-Canceled](https://nenedd.org/meetings/2-22-23-2/)
- [2-23-2022](https://nenedd.org/meetings/2-23-2022-cancelled/)
- [1-25-2023](https://nenedd.org/meetings/1-25-2023-2/)
- [1-25-2023](https://nenedd.org/meetings/1-25-2023/)
- [12-14-22](https://nenedd.org/meetings/12-14-22-2/)
- [12-14-22](https://nenedd.org/meetings/12-14-22/)
- [11-16-2022 - canceled](https://nenedd.org/meetings/11-16-2022-meeting-canceled/)
- [11-16-2022 - canceled](https://nenedd.org/meetings/11-16-2022-canceled/)
- [10-26-22-Amended Agenda](https://nenedd.org/meetings/10-26-22/)
- [10-26-22 - meeting canceled](https://nenedd.org/meetings/10-26-22-canceled/)
- [9-28-22](https://nenedd.org/meetings/9-28-22-2/)
- [9-28-22](https://nenedd.org/meetings/9-28-22/)
- [8-31-22](https://nenedd.org/meetings/8-31-22-2/)
- [8-31-22](https://nenedd.org/meetings/8-31-22/)
- [7/27/22](https://nenedd.org/meetings/7-27-22-2/)
- [7/27/22](https://nenedd.org/meetings/7-27-22/)
- [6/29/22](https://nenedd.org/meetings/6-26-22/)
- [6/29/22](https://nenedd.org/meetings/6-29-22/)
- [5-25-2022](https://nenedd.org/meetings/5-25-2022-2/)
- [5-25-2022](https://nenedd.org/meetings/5-25-2022/)
- [4-27-2022 Canceled](https://nenedd.org/meetings/4-27-2022-canceled/)
- [4-27-2022](https://nenedd.org/meetings/4-27-2022/)
- [3-30-2022](https://nenedd.org/meetings/3-30-2021/)
- [3-30-2022](https://nenedd.org/meetings/3-30-2022/)
- [2-23-2022](https://nenedd.org/meetings/2-23-2022/)
- [1-26-2022](https://nenedd.org/meetings/1-26-2022-2/)
- [1-26-2022](https://nenedd.org/meetings/1-26-2022/)

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