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Economic Development

Invest Where Connection Creates Opportunity

Opportunity Starts Here.

Why invest in Lincoln County?

Economic development is about people.

Opportunity isn't created by geography alone. It's created by people willing to work together.

North Platte has always been a community that shows up—from welcoming millions of servicemen and women through the North Platte Canteen to building partnerships that help today's businesses grow. Our greatest competitive advantage isn't just our location at the crossroads of America, although that is a strong perk. It's the collaborative spirit that continues to shape our future.

Working with our public and private partners, we are able to connect individuals to those people who can help access the information needed to make thoughtful decisions.

From entrepreneurs who are ready to launch a start up business like Hide Park Apparel or ConnectIT to the multi-million dollar processing facilities such as Sustainable Beef.

Each business, is unique.

Dreams and aspirations shift as markets change. We work with individuals and corporations through city permitting, processes, and more.

Companies and individuals choose North Platte not only because of our location—but because they find partners committed to helping them succeed.

Nebraska is Open for Business

9th in Economic Momentum Growth
3rd in Personal Income Growth
6th in Unemployment Rate
13th in Labor Force Growth
18th in Population Growth

Source: Governor Jim Pillen, July 6, 2026- New Report Indicates Why Nebraska Is Open For Business, https://governor.nebraska.gov/gov-pillen-new-report-indicates-why-nebraska-open-business

Why Businesses Choose North Platte

Connected

Transportation.
Rail.
Interstate.
Fiber.

Collaborative

Public-private partnerships.

Problem solving.

Accessible leadership.

Capable

Skilled workforce.

Education.

Entrepreneurship.

Committed

Long-term investment.

Quality of life.

Infrastructure.

Let's Start the Conversation.

Economic development isn't just about finding land or buildings. It's about finding the right community and the right partners.

Whether you're expanding an existing business, relocating operations, or exploring future opportunities, we'd love to learn about your goals and help you navigate what's possible in North Platte and Lincoln County.

Economic Development Committee

Provide assistance and support to the recruitment of new business to our community and county.

Brandon Jones- Chair, Beveridge Inc.

Tanner Pettera, HUB International

Megan McGown, Great Plains Health

Matt Pederson, Pederson Law Office

Mayor Brandon Kelliher, City of North Platte

Joe Hewgley, Lincoln County

Ivan Mitchell, Great Plains Health

Cory Johanson, NebraskaLand Bank

Troy Brandt, First Interstate Bank

Brent Burklund, TC Engineering

Marcy Hunter, Western Nebraska Bank

Noah Harvey, Dayspring Bank

Clarine Eickhoff, Wilkinson Development

Rob Star, Birdwood Beef

Mark Oettinger, Walmart D.C.

Vern Ehlers, Hershey State Bank

Leland Poppe, Mid-Nebraska Community Foundation

Sarah Talbott, representing Chamber Hostesses

Lisa Burke, Visit North Platte

Gary Person, President/CEO

Cassie Condon, VP of Operations

Layne Groseth, City of North Platte Administrator

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