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Creighton Economic Development



Contact Information Economic Development 


809 Main Street 
P.O. Box 188
Creighton, NE 68729
402-358-3557 Office
402-358-3715 Fax 

Board Members

​Chairperson-Aaron Williamson
Vice Chairperson-Amy Salmen-Thomas
Secretary-Whitney Zimmerer
Drew Nelson
Naoma Borgmann
Aaron Williamson
Whitney Zimmerer
​Amy Thomas 

NEWS in Your Community

Creighton honored as Certified Leadership Community

NOVEMBER 10, 2016 (LINCOLN, NEB.)— The Department of Economic Development (DED) has recognized Creighton, Neb. (pop. 1,105) as a Leadership Certified Community in the state of Nebraska. DED Field Service Manager, Sheryl Hiatt, honored community leaders during a special presentation at Creighton’s City Council meeting on Thursday, Nov. 10.
Creighton is the 17th Nebraska community to qualify for DED’s Leadership Certified Community Program (LCC), created in 2011 to help smaller Nebraska communities adapt to ongoing changes and opportunities in economic development. 
To learn more read article on:
​​​http://neded.org/news/671-november-2016/1919-creighton-honored-as-leadership-certified-community




Knox County Development Agency

To find out more information on Knox County Leadership Contact Megan Hanefeldt-Knox County Economic Development Director



Creighton Economic Development​

Economic Development Director's office is located in City Hall Office.
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Contact Information Economic Development 

809 Main Street 
P.O. Box 188
Creighton, NE 68729
402-358-3557 Office
402-358-3715 Fax
 Email: kwilmescreighton@gmail.com


What's New in Creighton?


What is Economic Development?

Economic Development has many objectives and focuses on numerous areas. Economic Development can be defined as a process that influences the growth and restructuring of an economy to enhance the economic well-being of a community.  In smaller communities the efforts typically entail the following: Job Retention & Expansion and focusing on quality of life. 

Role of Economic Developer

Community Checklist Guideline for Economic Development Brochure By: Nebraska Department of Economic Development
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  • Analyst- Understanding strengths & weaknesses as well as advantages of local economy.
  • Catalyst-Providing incentives to leverage the investment or involvement of the public and private sector.
  • Gap Filler-Assistance where markets and institutions cannot meet the needs of the community.
  • Advocate-Speaks out for the well-being of the community and protects the interests of business's.
  • Educator-Educate the public about economic development and the costs and benefits of such initiatives.
  • Visionary-Leader who is willing to peer over the economic horizon to see what could be, and focus on positive change.
  • Ethics Champion-Develop a code of Ethics within the community and beyond.

Entrepreneurial & Small Business Development

Small business development creates local jobs,  increases the local tax base, and improves the quality of living for the community. Local economics is driven by the small businesses. As well as entrepreneurs they play a fundamental role on local competitiveness, diversify the economic base, and stimulate economic development. 

Business Opportunities
Business for SALE in Creighton

Grand Central
Contact Information: Creighton Development Corporation owns. 
Contact Steve Schindler or City Offices
Main Street Building. Located at 909 Main Street
Contact Information: Dan Rohrer
402-841-1360 or http://www.mossyoakproperties.com/land/46586
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Business Plan-Where do I Start?

Formalizing the business plan is the process of the entrepreneur putting pen to paper and writing his or her dreams in the form of a business plan. 
The Nebraska Business Development Center (NBDC) is a statewide network of business counseling offices available to small business owners or prospective owners.  There office is located in Gardener Hall in Wayne State College located in Wayne, NE. The Economic Development office works closely with Loren Kucera to meet the needs of start-up businesses. 
https://www.wsc.edu/
Contact: Loren Kucera
Director
Gardner Hall 101
402-375-7575
Fax: 402-375-7574
Email: nbdc@wsc.edu

Knox County Revolving Loan Fund

Knox County Revolving Loan Fund can help fill financial gaps, and assist businesses with expansion and/or retention of existing businesses.
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The monies for this revolving fund shall be derived from program income received through a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) awarded to the County by the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED). The City of Creighton works in partnership with Knox County Development Agency (KCDA) Director Megan Hanefeldt  (http://knoxcountyeconomicdevelopment.com/) and Northeast Nebraska Development District (NENEDD) to make these funds available to businesses in Creighton. 
http://www.nenedd.org/
Jeff Christensen, ABPA, EDFP
NENEDD Business Loan Specialist
(402) 649-7223
Email: jeff@nenedd.org

Additional Information-Tax Incrementing Financing (TIF)

Tax Increment Financing is a method of financing the public costs associated with a private development project. Essentially, the property tax increases resulting from development are targeted to repay the public infrastructure investment required by a project. (TIF) provides a means of encouraging private investment in deteriorating areas by allowing local governments to use future property tax revenues to finance the current infrastructure costs needed to attract development.  

Additional Information: To find out more about:

Its important to contact your local Economic Development Director if you have questions pertaining to your business needs.
  • Internship programs
  • Incentives offered in the Knox County
  • Down payment Assistance, Owner Occupied Housing Rehabilitation, & New Construction thru NENEDD
  • Online Training Programs thru REAP
  • Knox County Leadership Group 
  • Knox County Alumni Project 
  • Business Transition

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