Nebraska works with a variety of businesses, but has targeted certain industries as growth industries for the state. Based on many criteria, certain industries make sense based on “existing synergies” and for a “knowledge-based, new economy”.
The Nebraska Department of Economic Development also assists communities/regions through a local targeting process (Contact: 1.800.426.6505, or email:
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The Targeted Industry Study identifies “new economy” industry clusters that lead economic development in the 21st century and “fit” with development in Nebraska. Also, the study identified industries that would increase the average Nebraska wage rate, expand value-added jobs, and broaden the competitiveness of Nebraska’s economy.
More specifically, the attributes used to identify industry targets were:
- High growth potential – greater growth potential than the national average
- Wealth enhancement – pay high wages thereby creating more wealth in the state
- High value-added – given Nebraska’s centralized location in the U.S., and its proximity to major population centers, high value-added businesses would need to be those less sensitive to transportation costs
- Large investment – facilities requiring large investments would be more permanent, remaining longer in chosen locations.
Nebraska’s Target Industries:
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