Nebraska Economic Development

DistrictsExecutive Directors:• Jane Gilbert (SIMPCO)• Laurie Hansen (CNEDD)• Paul Mullen (MAPA)• George Frye (SENDD)• Karl Elmshaeuser (WCNDD)• Jarrod Haberman (PADD)• Sharon Hueftle (SCEDD)• Thomas Higginbotham, Jr

(NENEDD)

Nebraska Economic DistrictsAlthough there are 93 counties in Nebraska, 92 are officially in an Economic District. Lancaster County is served by the City of Lincoln.

History of the Nebraska Districts

• 1969: LB 536 created 26 planning regions across the state.

• 1974: LB 790 provided annual appropriations.

• 1978: Planning Regions formed state-wide association, NARC (Nebraska Association of Regional Councils).

• 1979: Task force recommended reconfiguring the 26 into 9 planning regions.

• 1980: NDED designated as the “State Agency for Comprehensive Planning.”

• Through the ’80s, • Continued to consolidate into larger areas• Key sources of funding lost• Some planning regions disbanded

• 1992: • Formal recognition of the 9 planning and

development regions by Legislature• Forego legislative appropriations of support

• Today: • We are working together• Resurrecting the state wide association

History of the Nebraska Districts

Siouxland Interstate MetropolitanPlanning Council (SIMPCO)Our Mission...

•To be a catalyst for regional cooperation, uniting local governments of the Tri-State Siouxland Region into an effective Council of Governments. •To promote the best possible planning practices and advocate partnerships throughout the region. •To partner with local governments in long-range planning, community development activities, and professional regional program management, which foster intelligent growth, economic development, and safe, accessible transportation.

Our Vision... •To be a valuable partner with local officials in their efforts to address issues and solve problems within the community. •To be an effective uniting force among local governments in addressing issues on a regional basis. •To be the model standard of excellence for regional planning organizations and councils of governments.

●Comprehensive & Strategic Planning ● Rental/Mortgage Assistance Program ● Grant Writing & Administration ● Regional Solid Waste Planning ● Safety Assessment & Training ● Land Use & Zoning Regulations ● Housing Needs Assessments ● Special Project Coordination ● Natural Resources Planning ● Hazard Mitigation & Control ● Intergovernmental Reviews ● Housing Development ● Water Issues Research ● Codification Services ● Budgeting Assistance

SIMPCO Areas of Service

Central Nebraska Economic Development District (CNEDD)

Mission Statement:Partnering to enhance the quality of life in Central Nebraska through community and business development.

Vision Statement:Making a difference in every county we serve by working together to keep the region strong and viable

CNEDD Selection of Services

• Community Development & Planning• Grant Writing & Administration• Economic Development• Environmental Services • Workforce Development • Housing Rehabilitation, Down Payment Assistance &

New Construction• Business Loan Packaging• Coordinate Entrepreneurial Training Programs• Business Transition, Business Exit Planning

CNEDD Priorities

• Business Transition Planning– 52% of small business owners plan on leaving

their business with in 10 years or less, 30% five years or less. -Gallup

– Bring people back to the region– Partner with other service providers to deliver TA

• Business Financial Packaging – Osborne Steel & Supply

• CDBG, SBA, TIF & Atkinson Sales Tax• Created Over 35 Jobs

Metropolitan Area Planning Agency (MAPA)Community Assistance – Technical:

Comprehensive Planning ● Ordinance Writing ● Redevelopment/Blight Study Assistance ● Housing Development & Rehabilitation Programs ● Capital Improvements Programs ● Grant Writing & Project Administration ● Environmental Reviews ● Cultural & Recreational Planning ● Development Forums ● Pre-disaster Mitigation PlansCommunity Assistance – Economic development: Strategic planning ● Needs Assessments ● Business Retention, Expansion Assistance ● Revolving Loan Funds Administration

Business Assistance: EDD Assistance ● CEDS Preparation and Update ● Financial Packaging for Public/Private Projects ● Applications for Federal, State, & Local Financing ● Assistance with Business Startups, Expansions & Relocations ● Labor and Resource Data ● Site Identification ● Demographic & Transportation Information

Transportation/Data Assistance: ● Geographic Information Systems Aerial Photos ● Census 2010 Statistical Areas Committee ● Long-Range Transportation Plan Traffic Flow Maps ● Iowa Rural Planning Affiliation-18 coordination ● Transportation Improvement Programs ● Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) ● Metro Area Motorist Assist program ● Specialized Map Development ● Ride Share Carpool Program ● Top Intersections Reports ● Transportation Modeling ● Regional Architecture Plan● Public Participation Plan ● Corridor Studies

MAPA Areas of Service

PUBLIC FACILITIES FINANCING: Senior Center ● Fire Station and Equipment ● Parks & Recreation Facilities ● Historical Building Preservation ● Swimming Pools & Facilities ● Trail Development ● Water/Sewer Facility Improvements/Development ● Sidewalk & Street Replacements/Repair ● Surface Water Drainage Improvements ● Handicap Accessibility to Public Facilities ● Central Business District Improvement Projects

PLANNING AND SPECIAL STUDIES FINANCING: Housing Need Studies ● Community Needs Identification ● Comprehensive Planning, Subdivision Regulations, Building Codes ● Strategic Planning ● Municipal 1 & 6 year Street Plans

Southeast Nebraska Development District (SENDD)

HOUSING FINANCING/ASSISTANCE: Substandard Housing Demolition Projects ●Affordable Down-Payment Assistance, New Construction, Rent to Own, Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation ● Targeted Neighborhood Revitalization ● Lead Hazard Risk Assessments ● Lead Hazard Clearance Testing

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT/FINANCING/ASSISTANCE: Small & Emerging Business Financing ● Commercial/Industrial Infrastructure Development ● Public Infrastructure Development for Small Businesses ● Local Revolving Loan Fund Administration, Loan Packaging Assistance ● Regional Revolving Loan Fund Loans, Loan Packaging Assistance OTHER: Procurement of Professional Services ● Environmental Assessments ● Resource Liason

SENDD Areas of Service

West Central Nebraska Development District (WCNDD)

SBA/IRP LOAN PROGRAM: July 2007- May 2008• Received 33 new loan inquiries• Sent out 24 loan applications• Received 14 completed applications• Closed 6 SBA micro loans = $156,800• Closed 5 IRP loans = $105,000• Provided tech assistance to 40 borrowers• WCNDD drew the last $100,000 available and applied for

and received another $300,000 from SBA for additional loan funds

WCNDD Recent Projects

Owner-Occupied Housing

Rehabilitation Program

Before After

Sutherland CDBG PP ● Brady CDBG PP ● Palisade CDBG PP ● Venango CDBG PP ● EDA CEDS ● NMPF2 ● Hayes Center CDBG PP ● Frontier & Hitchcock FEMA Mitigation Planning ● Cozad OOR $150,000 (7) ● OOR Disaster Relief (10) in (7 Counties) ● Employer Assisted Down Payment ● CDAA Habitat tax credits ● Paxton DEQ Recycle trailer ● Benkelman ED ● Elwood NDoR Safe Routes to School

Panhandle Area Development District (PADD)

PLANNING: Economic Development Planning & Research ● Community Development & Tourism ● Housing Development Plans ● Strategic Planning ● Housing Market Studies ● Comprehensive Plans

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: Grant Writing ● Grant Administration ● Research ● Community Development ● Economic Development ● Tourism Development

INFORMATION CLEARINGHOUSE FOR: US Census Data ● Grant and Loan Programs: Federal, State and Private Sector ● Regional, State and US Contacts ● The “how-to’s” of Community and Economic Development

DEVELOPMENT CONTROL & INCENTIVE ASSISTANCE: Zoning Ordinances ● Subdivision Regulations ● Tax Increment Financing ● Nebraska Economic Development Corporation

REGIONAL IMPACT PROJECTS: Economic Development Planning ● Tourism Planning ● Regional Housing Studies ● Regional Transportation Studies ● Government Service Sharing Studies ● Business Development Loan Funds

PADD Areas of Service

South Central Economic Development District (SCEDD)

The South Central Economic Development District is a consortium of twelve rural Nebraska counties who see improving rural economies as a regional rather than purely local issue.

MISSION: The South Central Economic Development District exists to develop and promote a positive economic climate which supports regional growth.

For Communities & Regions:• Community, Economic and Tourism Development • Strategic Planning • Grant Writing• Grant Administration • Environmental Assessments• Community Needs Assessment Surveys• Resource Liaison• Community Development Workshops

For Businesses:• One on One Consulting• Business Plan Assistance • Loan Packaging• Business Retention and Expansion Assistance• Resource Liaison• Business Training Workshops

SCEDD Areas of Service

The Northeast Nebraska Economic Development District is a regional development organization that encourages cooperation between local government officials, community-based organizations and the private sector. The District provides the “link” between federal and state programs at the local level were development actually occurs.

Northeast Nebraska Economic Development District (NENEDD)

MISSION: “to address regional economic development opportunities and challenges identified through a Community Economic Development Strategy”

NENEDD Areas of Service

Community Assistance: Grant Writing ● Grant Administration ● Strategic Planning ● Community Needs Assessments ● Housing Studies ● Comprehensive Plans ● Marketing and Recruitment of New Business/Industry

Before

After

Microenterprise and Small Business : Technical Assistance ● Business Plan Writing ● Loan Assistance ● Business Retention and Expansion Assistance

Pender new construction

Housing: New Construction ● Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation ● Down Payment Assistance

Sand Creek Post & Beam - Wayne, NE

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