As the state’s lead economic development agency, The Nebraska Department of Economic Development is dedicated to helping businesses locate the information and resources they need to succeed, grow, and prosper.
The mission of the Nebraska Department of Economic Development is to develop economic opportunities by keeping Nebraska businesses, communities, and people globally competitive.
The Nebraska Department of Economic Development focuses on 5 pillars that support the economic development process:
- Product development: The “product” is Nebraska and the competitive advantage that its' communities offer.
- Support for retention and expansion of existing industry
- Support of business startup and growth
- Recruitment of new industry
- Tourism development
Through the three main divisions of the department, Business Development, Community and Rural Development, and Travel & Tourism the Nebraska Department of Economic Development offers a broad range of programs that serve many purposes: To support communities with development efforts; to assist with starting, retaining and expanding businesses; to promote the state for business locations and expansions; and to encourage increase visitations by travelers.
For more information on the Nebraska Department of Economic Development and the programs they offer go to their web site www.neded.org.
