CEO Guide to Site Selection

Nebraska

CORNHUSKER COLLABORATION

Announced in May 2024, 6 Regions, One Nebraska is an initiative to drive a new era of economic development in the state. It enables each region to make focused, data-driven decisions to select projects that can positively impact its future. The shift in
the strategic focus matches the new realities of economic development with partners in a broader coalition that can invest in kids, make communities magnets for talent and target business development efforts to their strengths. To kickstart the plan, the
state allocated $3 million of American Rescue Plan Act funds to the DED to fund the regional effort. “In the new era of economic development, it’s less likely for any one community to have all the resources it needs to thrive,” said DED Director K.C. Belitz in a
press release. “Partnerships are more important than ever as we recruit talent, develop housing and build a supportive ecosystem for entrepreneurs.”

“I will work to grow our economy and give every child the chance to pursue their dreams right here in Nebraska. We have to fix our broken property tax system and cut taxes. We need to modernize our tax structure, expand broadband access and improve infrastructure across our state.”
Jim Pillen
Governor

TAXES

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top corporate income tax

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on the Tax Foundation’s State Tax Competitiveness Index

EDUCATION

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of adults 25 years of age and older graduated high school

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of adults age 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or higher

UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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RIGHT TO WORK STATE

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QUALITY OF LIFE

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POPULATION GROWTH

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increase between 2020 and 2023

KEY INCENTIVES

Nebraska Advantage Act: Offers credits against sales tax, income tax and employee withholding obligations. Companies may be eligible for a refund of sales tax on a project’s capital purchases and real and personal property tax benefits and exemptions.

The Customized Job Training Program: Provides employee training assistance to businesses that expand and diversify the state’s economic base.

The Intern Nebraska Grant Program (InternNE): Provides financial assistance to businesses that create new internships. InternNE can reimburse up to 50% of an intern’s wages, up to $5,000 per internship and up to 75% of wages or $7,500 per internship for those receiving a Pell Grant.

EDCs

Nebraska Department of Economic Development
opportunity.nebraska.gov

Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development
selectlincoln.org

Greater Omaha Chamber
omahachamber.org/economic-development

Omaha Economic Development Corporation
oedc.info

HIGHLIGHTED PROGRAM OR INITIATIVE

ImagiNE is a new incentives portfolio designed with small and midsize businesses in mind. It offers performance-based incentives that reward companies for hiring, investing, relocating and expanding in the state with eight application levels, all with different qualifications and benefits. 

BIG DEALS

  • CON-CRET by Vireo Systems announced in February 2023 it will establish its first creatine manufacturing plant in the U.S. in Plattsmouth. The $16 million
    project will create more than 200 jobs.
  • Global manufacturer Lindsay Corporation announced in January 2024 a $50 million expansion of its facility in Lindsay.
  • Holcim US announced in April 2024 a $20 million expansion of its operations in Fremont.
  • 3M announced in May 2024 a $67 million expansion
    and 40 new jobs at its facility in Valley.

BIG COMPANIES

Four Fortune 500 headquarters in state:

  • Berkshire Hathaway
  • Union Pacific
  • Peter Kiewit Sons
  • Mutual of Omaha Insurance
Roundtable

Strategic Planning Workshop

1:00 - 5:00 pm

Over 70% of Executives Surveyed Agree: Many Strategic Planning Efforts Lack Systematic Approach Tips for Enhancing Your Strategic Planning Process

Executives expressed frustration with their current strategic planning process. Issues include:

  1. Lack of systematic approach (70%)
  2. Laundry lists without prioritization (68%)
  3. Decisions based on personalities rather than facts and information (65%)

 

Steve Rutan and Denise Harrison have put together an afternoon workshop that will provide the tools you need to address these concerns.  They have worked with hundreds of executives to develop a systematic approach that will enable your team to make better decisions during strategic planning.  Steve and Denise will walk you through exercises for prioritizing your lists and steps that will reset and reinvigorate your process.  This will be a hands-on workshop that will enable you to think about your business as you use the tools that are being presented.  If you are ready for a Strategic Planning tune-up, select this workshop in your registration form.  The additional fee of $695 will be added to your total.

To sign up, select this option in your registration form. Additional fee of $695 will be added to your total.

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Women in Leadership Seminar and Peer Discussion

2:00 - 5:00 pm

Female leaders face the same issues all leaders do, but they often face additional challenges too. In this peer session, we will facilitate a discussion of best practices and how to overcome common barriers to help women leaders be more effective within and outside their organizations. 

Limited space available.

To sign up, select this option in your registration form. Additional fee of $495 will be added to your total.

Golf Outing

10:30 - 5:00 pm
General’s Retreat at Hermitage Golf Course
Sponsored by UBS

General’s Retreat, built in 1986 with architect Gary Roger Baird, has been voted the “Best Golf Course in Nashville” and is a “must play” when visiting the Nashville, Tennessee area. With the beautiful setting along the Cumberland River, golfers of all capabilities will thoroughly enjoy the golf, scenery and hospitality.

The golf outing fee includes transportation to and from the hotel, greens/cart fees, use of practice facilities, and boxed lunch. The bus will leave the hotel at 10:30 am for a noon shotgun start and return to the hotel after the cocktail reception following the completion of the round.

To sign up, select this option in your registration form. Additional fee of $295 will be added to your total.