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Press Releases
- Nebraska ranks among MSN Careers "Best States for Jobs" - 02.01.2008
MSN Careers recently ranked Nebraska fourth among the 15 best states to find work. . . .
- Nebraska Recognized as National Economic Development Leader - 01.02.2008
Governor Heineman's leadership and pro-business stance are highly praised in a recent corporate real estate executive publication - Industrial Asset Management Council (IMAC).
- Different Focus for Creating Jobs - 08.20.2007
“We’ve been at job creation for 30 years, but that model is shifting right now. It’s always essential, but what I think is more important is recruitment of talent.”
- Luring People Instead of Jobs - 08.18.2007
“The main thing we wanted was to get a good environment for raising kids. Although we loved Lincoln…it was accepting the fact that we would be raising our kids in such a different atmosphere than we were raised in that was difficult.”
- Young Professionals to Help People ‘Plug In,’ Have Fun - 07.25.2007
“This will be another resource we can use to recruit people to the community,” Marshall said. “Not only do you have great jobs here and a great way of life, but here’s a group you can plug into that you can have some professional benefit of being a part of.”
- Norfolk Earns Certification - 07.14.2007
Norfolk has earned Nebraska Economic Development Certified Community status.
- Class Reunions are a Great Time to Catch up With Family & Friends - 07.09.2007
But as the Norfolk Area Recruiters and the Norfolk Area Retiree Recruiters have found out, it’s also a good way to encourage people to come back to Northeast Nebraska.
- City Backs Economic Incentive Retailers - 03.17.2007
Proposed legislative bill to foster development
- Wind Farm Would be State’s Largest - 03.10.2007
100-megawatt wind farm will generate energy and jobs
- A Healthy Downtown - 03.09.2007
Readers provide their thoughts on improving downtown Norfolk
- Milestone Reached by Elkhorn Valley Pheasant Forever Chapter - 03.09.2007
Local chapter has spent over $1 million on habitat projects
- Nursing Division ‘Blueprint’ Approved - 03.09.2007
Northeast Community College is one step closer to creating a new nursing division
- Focus Needs to be on 'Community' Development - 03.08.2007
The most effective economic development is actually "community" development
- Help is Available When Hoping to Start Business - 03.08.2007
Organization can help navigate the financial sea involved with starting your own business
- West Point Company Evolves - 03.08.2007
Soybean processor evolved from local company to world-wide distributor
- Fighting Depopulation Key to Region’s Success - 03.01.2007
Possible solutions for helping the Norfolk area grow
- Pender Firm Keeps Adapting - 03.01.2007
Company thrives by changing and reinvesting itself
- Goodyear Manager’s Position Provides 'Best of Both Worlds' - 03.01.2007
Position displays both leadership and chemistry skills
- Plainview Firm Constructs Trailers Seen All Over Nation - 03.01.2007
Manufacturer sees exciting things to come in the future
- State Has a Lot to be Proud of, Director Says - 03.01.2007
Accomplishments in economic development will help business for years to come
- Supertel Always Has Eye on Lodging Properties to Buy - 03.01.2007
Local company sees success after returning to Norfolk
- Technology Enables Pair to Return - 03.01.2007
Technology business thrives in small town Nebraska
- River Not Just For Tubing - 02.28.2007
Ice climbers flock to Niobrara River walls
- Affiliated Growing, Changing - 02.27.2007
Affiliated Foods Midwest has grown from its humble beginnings.
- Soybean Plant Clears Hurdel - 02.26.2007
Financing for new plant is approved by the city council
- Vision of Tomorrow - 02.26.2007
Survey seeks to gauge what future may hold
- More than Work Ethic Needed - 02.22.2007
Turning profit with a small business
- City, Area Build on Strengths - 02.22.2007
Norfolk area continues to build its labor force and retail presence.
- Chamber Focuses on Growth - 02.22.2007
Building a stronger regional economy is the mission of the chamber
- Companies Eager to Tap Tax Breaks - 02.22.2007
Nearly 90 businesses will get tax credits if they fulfill the requirements
- Ethanol Industry Sees Need for More Worker Training - 02.22.2007
34 new plants will require close to 1,000 new workers.
- Internet Opens Business Markets - 02.22.2007
Business adds customers from around the country via the Internet.
- Wisner Man Seizes Opportunity to Start Internet Auction Service - 02.22.2007
Antique dealer also helps locals sell items on online auction sites
- Local ‘Recruiters’ Speak at Forum - 02.20.2007
Norfolk Area Recruiters spoke recently at a workforce issues forum.
- Development District has Key Role to Play in Progress - 02.15.2007
One of the key elements to successful economic growth in any community or region is collaboration.
- New Programs Underway at NECC - 02.15.2007
Development and implementation of ethanol training program and expansion of the nursing program at NECC.
- Don’t Talk to Them about Brain Drain - 02.15.2007
Jay Knobbe doesn’t believe in brain drain anymore.
- Collaboration, Cooperation Seen as Vital to Job Growth - 02.15.2007
The Norfolk area has tremendous potential and a unique opportunity to reinvent the way it works to promote job creation and economic development. It also has a great history of community development. The two really need to go hand in hand in order for a community to be truly successful.
- Vulcraft Manager Makes Time Every Day for His ‘Teammates’ - 02.15.2007
One of the first things Dirk Petersen does every day is figure out who has a birthday or significant employment anniversary.
- Scouts’ Motto Says it All - 02.15.2007
What’s it going to take to help the economy of Norfolk and to help the area grow?
The Boy Scouts have it right: “Be prepared!” Economic development is a multi-level process that requires participation, all-out teamwork and financial resources of many stakeholders.
- Heart Surgeon Feels at Home in Norfolk - 02.15.2007
Surgeon leaves East Coast to lead an outstanding cardiac program here in Norfolk
- Offering Doctors a Slice of the Pie - 02.15.2007
Local hospital has been able to attract high-quality physicians
- Vulcraft Manager Makes Time Every Day for His ‘Teammates’ - 02.15.2007
Manager works hard to stay connected with all of the employees he oversees
- Now Comes "Heavy Liftin" - 01.20.2007
NU regents offer support for nursing division in Norfolk
- Children's Discovery Zone at the Elkhorn Valley Museum and Research Center - 01.20.2007
Opening caps more than a year of behind-the-scenes work
- New Ethanol-Biodiesel Plant will 'Put Laurel on the Map' - 01.18.2007
New plant will be one of the region's largest biofuels production facilites.
- Japan trip is chance to tout area strengths - 12.16.2006
R.J. Baker, executive director of the Elkhorn Valley Economic Development Council, often finds himself touting the advantages
of Northeast Nebraska to company officials from other places. It’s just not often that he does it in Japan.
- Office sponsorship a visionary move - 12.14.2006
Elkhorn Valley Economic Development group wise to be part of Tokyo trade office
- Focus Groups to be Formd - 11.01.2006
The next step in the Visioning 2026 process
- Faith Regional Receives Telemedicine Grant - 10.05.2006
$194,000 grant will help area hospitals collaborate on telemedicine efforts.
- Norfolk Area Recruiters - 09.10.2006
Couple returns home to raise their family.
- Incentives encourage businesses, chamber official says - 11.09.2005
Nebraska Advantage Act to benefit local businesses.
- Recruiters lure workers back to city - 09.19.2005
Less than a year old, the group is already ahead of pace.
- Crowd of 2,500 shatters past records - 08.31.2005
Nucor holds record-setting town hall meeting.
- Recruiting tries to bring people back to their roots - 08.27.2005
If you graduated in Norfolk, expect to hear from a new kind of recruiter.
- Norfolk economic development group receives funds - 07.27.2005
U.S. Dept of Commerce awarded the Greater Norfolk Economic Development $850,000.
- Highway 35 plan gets boost - 07.26.2005
$21.1 million set aside for Highway 35 expressway project.
- NAR holds Kickoff Celebration - 06.09.2005
Event marks the official start for recruitment efforts.
- NAR to hire first director - 05.06.2005
Only a few months old, NAR is looking to hire it's first full-time director.
- Ethanol facility making headway - 04.12.2005
Plant expected to create about 35 jobs.
- Northeast to train workers - 04.07.2005
College will train graduates for work at new Nucor facility.
- Plant looks to hire area graduates - 04.07.2005
New center to have 200 to 400 employees in the next five to 10 years.
- Tyco Healthcare expanding - 04.06.2005
By July, 10,000 sq. ft. will be added to the plant.
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