Cindy Gonzalez
LINCOLN — A total of $414,706 in awards will go to Nebraska organizations to recruit talent as part of the state’s “Good Life is Calling” campaign.
The Nebraska Department of Economic Development, in announcing winning proposals Thursday, said it launched the campaign in 2021 to promote the state’s quality of life and career opportunities.
Last year, the Legislature approved Gov. Jim Pillen’s funding request to carry out the next phase, designed as a more targeted recruitment of out-of-state talent. Winning proposals, which range from local governments to businesses, are to provide matching funds.
DED Director K.C. Belitz, in a news release, said his agency is excited to partner with organizations statewide on initiatives to “promote the Good Life.”
“Nebraska’s employers are looking to hire, and communities have plenty of career opportunities to offer,” he said.
Midland University, $85,000
Greater Omaha Chamber, $75,000
Hastings College, $50,000
South Sioux City, $50,000
York County Development Corp., $47,800
Cheyenne County Chamber Foundation, $29,500
Major Talent, $20,000
Marble Technologies, $15,000
Lincoln Literacy, $14,406
JT Martin, $9,000
Boone County, $8,000
Falls City, $6,000
Knox County, $5,000