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Big Give Thayer County Is Back
Nov 21 2023Nothing says, “togetherness,” better than community involvement, and Thayer County is known for its strong community spirit. We rise together by working together.Big Give Thayer County is back! Last year was such a success bringing in over $90k. Each donation was recycled back into the community in various ways. Let’s...
WASHINGTON, Nov. 16, 2023 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced next steps in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s efforts to bolster U.S. agricultural trade, including the department’s planned trade missions for 2024 and the opening of a public comment period for the new Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP). These...
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small today announced an investment of $27.9 million across 45 organizations that teach and train beginning farmers and ranchers, including programs for U.S. veterans who are entering into agricultural careers and starting new farming businesses.“The next...
The child care crisis is “nationwide, threatening the future of the U.S.’s youngest minds and is hindering employment and education advancement of the American workforce. … The crisis can be broken down into three key, interrelated challenges: affordability, accessibility, and quality of care. … As a whole, the industry is...
The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) has opened applications for the Microenterprise Assistance Program’s Micro-Lending and Technical Assistance awards. Up to $1,477,000 in Micro-Lending, and up to $2,954,000 in Micro-Technical Assistance funds will be awarded this cycle. Applications must be submitted to the Department no later than 5:00 p.m...
The shortage of childcare is crippling the economic wealth of families nationwide. However, Spring Creek Kids Center plans to do its part in helping solve the childcare crisis in Deshler’s corner of America.Currently, there are six great licensed in-home childcare providers in Deshler, with a few looking to retire in...
Thayer Kids Academy, A Vision in Plain Sight
Oct 19 2023The lack of accessible, licensed childcare is a nationwide problem. In Thayer County, Chris and Hannah Dunlap, owners of Thayer Kids Academy, are a small part of the solution.As parents of five children ages seven years old to 13 months, and full-time employees, the Dunlaps realized that opening a childcare...
Big Give Gage…the annual 24-hour online donation drive for numerous nonprofit causes in Gage County, with matching donations, came to a grand total of $384,043 this year."It's just a good feeling...every minute, every hour, all the sleepless nights were all worth it for this specific day. It's been really rewarding."This...
DED Opens Applications for Second Round of Funding under 2022 Rural Workforce Housing Fund Program
Sep 12 2023The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) is now accepting second round applications for the 2022 Rural Workforce Housing Fund (RWHF) program year. A Letter of Intent will be due by October 19, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. CT. The last day to submit an application will be Thursday, December 7,...
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is awarding $266 million in loans and grants to agriculture producers and rural small businesses to make investments in renewable energy and energy efficiency improvements that will lower their energy costs, generate new income, and strengthen the resilience...
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is investing $808 million to help rural cooperatives and utilities build and improve electric infrastructure and increase electric grid reliability and security, connecting hundreds of thousands of people in rural areas. This funding will also help provide clean...
Housing Projects Underway in Thayer County
Friday, August 25th
TCEDA is pleased to announce some big steps forward on our housing initiatives. On July 31st, the bidding process for TCEDA’s first three workforce housing house projects officially closed. The board is pleased to announce that the contractor...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced $72.9 million awarded to 55 states and territories through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). The grant program provides funding to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops and support specialty crop growers through marketing, education, and research.“USDA...
The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) is accepting applications for the READ Nebraska grant program. At the request of Governor Jim Pillen, the Nebraska Legislature established the program through Legislative Bill (LB) 814 during the 2023 legislative session. The Unicameral allocated $4.8 million to DED for both State fiscal...
This week, Governor Jim Pillen welcomed around 500 leaders to Kearney’s Younes Conference Center North for the “Governor’s Summit on Ag and Economic Development,” co-hosted by the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) and the Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA).“When our kids grow up and graduate, we want them to...
The Nebraska EDA Tourism Grant Program, funded by the U.S. Economic Development Administration, is supporting attractions across the state with marketing, planning, and infrastructure projects. Tourism spending in Nebraska reached an all-time high of $4.4 billion in 2022. That was a 20% increase from the previous record set in 2021...
Thayer County’s Bruning Park Project
Jul 28 2023As we end National Park and Recreation Month, TCEDA would like to thank Thayer County’s park and recreation professionals for all of their hard work ensuring the cleanliness, safety, and accessibility of the parks and recreational facilities within the county. Thayer County’s quality of life is enhanced daily because of...
Midwest Bank and Reinke Manufacturing of Deshler have announced a $100,000 matching challenge grant donation to Spring Creek Kids, Inc., Childcare Center. Both companies have committed to donating $50,000 each once an additional $100,000 has been raised by the nonprofit.“Midwest Bank is proud to support Spring Creek Kids, Inc., with...
History walk to complete first phase
Jul 27 2023The first phase of Hebron’s Walking History Trail holds 16 sites, starting at Roosevelt Park to cover four stories — Fort Butler, the original survey of Hebron, the city’s founding families and the history of the park.“We are attempting to tell the history of Hebron with historic buildings,” Karla Joe,...
Focus is on community center
Jul 27 2023The Davenport Achievement Board was designed to support the town’s community center, dedicated July 26, 1976 to highlight Davenport’s Bicentennial celebration in addition to a tennis tournament, “And That’s The Way It Was” Parade, beef barbecue, teen dance and 4-H dress revue. An open house for the center was held...
Want to know what it takes to produce one of America’s Best Counties when it comes to economic development performance? Pat Boeshart, president and owner of LiteForm Technologies in South Sioux City, Nebraska, says it has as much to do with what government doesn’t do as what it does...
Must-Attend Summer Events in Thayer County
Jun 9 2023Summer is a time of year when community bonds strengthen due to the influx of community events. The days are long, the sun is out, the nights are warm, and residents’ spirits are heightened. Thayer County is no different. Within this unique place, the spirit of comradery defines the county...
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Thayer County Economic Development Alliance Welcomes New Team Member
March 10th, 2023
Paige Hansen of Deshler joined the Thayer County Economic Development Alliance team as a community coordinator this January. She will be in the office on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday as a part...
And the “Thriving in Thayer County” award goes to…
February 20th, 2023
Thayer County Economic Development Alliance (TCEDA) is preparing to present the second annual “Thriving in Thayer County '' award. The “Thriving in Thayer County'' award was created in 2022 to celebrate Thayer County businesses...