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 to recruit and obtain quality employees. Tracy conducted FLC housing inspections for NDOL as well. She will obtain her CDBG certification in October 2025. Tracy comments, “From my experiences with NDOL and from northeast Nebraska, I’m excited to assist communities with my team through NENEDD as they continue to grow and prosper for generations to come.”