| Draft 2027–2032 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Available for Public Comment
The Northeast Nebraska Economic Development District (NENEDD) has completed the draft 2027–2032 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) and is inviting public review and comment.
The CEDS serves as Northeast Nebraska’s five-year roadmap for economic development, identifying regional priorities and strategies to strengthen economic resilience, support business growth, expand housing opportunities, enhance infrastructure, develop the workforce, and improve quality of life throughout the region.
The draft plan reflects extensive public input gathered through regional surveys, community town halls, stakeholder engagement, and guidance from the NENEDD Board of Directors and NED, Inc. Board, serving jointly as the CEDS Steering Committee.
In accordance with U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) requirements, the draft CEDS is available for a 30-day public comment period.
Review the draft CEDS
Comment Period: August 6, 2026 – September 6, 2026
Submit Comments: andrea@nenedd.org
We encourage residents, businesses, community organizations, and local governments to review the plan and share their feedback before the final CEDS is adopted. |
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NOTICE OF MEETING
Next meeting date and time:
August 26, 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 Coworking and Incubator, 509 West Norfolk Avenue, Norfolk, NE 68701
- Details: A recurring, professional networking and business incubator event where entrepreneurs present ideas and receive feedback from the community.
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Innovation Office Hours – Intersect Coworking & Incubator • Norfolk
509 West Norfolk Avenue
Norfolk, NE 68701
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Economic Development Summit
Wednesday, September 9, 2026 @ 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Embassy Suites by Hilton Downtown Lincoln
1040 P St
Lincoln, NE 68508 Register Here |
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2026 NHDA Annual Meeting & Fundraiser Event at Topgolf in Omaha
Monday, September 14, 2026
12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Topgolf Omaha – 908 N 102nd St – Omaha, NE
Contact carol@housingdevelopers.org for information regarding sponsorships and early registrations. |
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The League of Nebraska Municipalities Annual Conference is coming up September 23–25 at the Cornhusker Marriott in Lincoln!
This is a great opportunity for municipal officials, community leaders, and professionals to connect, learn about the latest issues affecting Nebraska communities, and discover new ideas to help your community thrive.
Save the Date: 2026 Investing in Rural America Conference
Wed., Sept. 30 – Fri., Oct. 2, 2026
This year’s conference will showcase innovative strategies for rural prosperity across several key areas:
- Economic development
- Small business development
- Financial inclusion
- Workforce pathways
- And more!
This conference creates a valuable space for attendees to:
-Connect with influential rural stakeholders from across the nation
-Learn about cutting-edge approaches to rural economic vitality
-Engage in discussions that shape the future of rural America.
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2026 CDBG Certified Administrators Initial/Recertification Training
The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) will host its annual Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Certified Grant Administrator Training September 29 – October 1, 2026, with an optional CDBG assistance offered the morning of October 2nd.
Registration for the training is now open by clicking here |
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Registration Now Open for NADO’s 2026 Annual Training Conference
NADO’s 2026 Annual Training Conference (ATC) is your opportunity to connect with Regional Development Organization (RDO) leaders and staff, elected officials, and policymakers from across the country for four days of learning, inspiration, and collaboration! Scheduled for October 19-22, 2026 in Reno, NV, the conference includes a mix of plenaries, hands-on training sessions, peer-led best practice presentations, small-group conversation cafés, and networking events.
NADO staff are currently organizing a slate of timely and engaging sessions. Attendees can look forward to content spanning regional planning, housing, data and measurement, Revolving Loan Funds (RLFs), data centers, the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS), brownfields, Main Street revitalization, and much more. Sessions will also focus on strengthening RDO capacity, offering practical guidance on leadership development, communications, board engagement, and grants management. Ten mobile workshops will offer opportunities to explore Reno and the surrounding region that will cover a range of economic and community development issues. Click here to access the conference page for more information, a draft agenda, and the registration link.
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We are the ones we’ve been waiting for!
On November 12, hundreds of ambitious Nebraskans will convene in Kearney. This year we honor the shared courage that fuels local leadership, strengthens our hometowns, and shapes a brighter future for all Nebraskans. Join us for powerful stories, meaningful connection, peer-to-peer learning, and a celebration of what’s possible when courage is something we hold in common.
2026 Annual Celebration & Training
Thursday, November 12
Kearney, Nebraska
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