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Nebraska Business Data*  Population: 1,796,619 Total Labor Force: 1,035,900 Unemployment Rate: 3.7% Number of Manufacturers: 2,798 Manufacturing Jobs: 120,106
Right to Work: Yes
Unemp. Ins. Tax: 0–8.66%
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Corporate Income Tax:
5.58% on first $50,000; 7.81% on income over $100,000 Sales Tax:
5.5%. Exemptions include: Goods in transit; pollution control equipment; industrial machinery & equipment; industrial fuels and raw materials. Property Tax:
Levied by county and municipal subdivisions. All property is assessed at 100% of actual value. Industrial sites located outside Nebraska cities are taxed at a lower rate than within city limits. No state property tax. Exemptions include: Business inventories. Leading Manufacturing Industries:
(by % of total manufacturing employment) 32% Food and kindred products 11% Industrial machinery and equipment 8% Printing and publishing 8% Fabricated metal products 8% Transportation equipment Largest Manufacturing Establishments:
(by number of employees) Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc. (Dakota City) - 3,600
JBS (Grand Island) - 3,000 Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc. (Lexington) - 2,300 Cargill Meat Solutions (Schuyler) - 2,200 Farmland Foods, Inc. (Crete) - 2,000 ConAgra Foods, Inc. (Omaha) - 2,000 |
Counties with the Most Manufacturing Jobs:
Douglas - 44,344 Lancaster - 20,666 Hall - 9,051 Platte - 5,918 Madison - 5,275 Cities with the Most Manufacturing Jobs:
Omaha - 40,055 Lincoln - 19,860 Grand Island - 8,600 Columbus - 5,308 Norfolk - 3,987 Manufacturing Related Business Incentives:
• Nebraska Advantage Act (tax credits)
• Tax increment financing for blighted land • A $10 million and 100-employee investment qualifies co's for personal property tax exemptions for 15 years for turbine-powered aircraft, personal computer systems, agricultural products and processing machinery. • Job Creation Tax Credit • Industrial Development Revenue Bonds (IDBs) • Nebraska Investment Finance Authorities • Economic Development Loan Program • Nebraska Development Finance Service • Nebraska Energy Fund • Small Business Innovation Research Program • Statewide SBA 504 • Skill Training Employment Program • Heartland Capital Fund Limited (seed capital) • Nebraska Enterprise Opportunity Network • Community Improvement Financing • Nebraska Venture Capital Forum Program • Nebraska Internship Program |
Economic development agencies, chambers of commerce, and other organizations and businesses to help with your relocation or expansion:
Nebraska Department of Economic Development
Many companies in the U.S. and around the world have discovered that Nebraska offers the ideal location, quality workforce and positive economic environment for a variety of industries and business endeavors. Other Nebraska advantages include low cost, reliable power, first class abundant telecom infrastructure, central location, reduction of corporate burden, business-friendly atmosphere, tax incentives, job training and high ranking quality of life.
P.O. Box 94666, Lincoln, NE 68509 (Map & Aerial View)
(402) 471-3111
www.nebraskaadvantage.biz
Superior Development Corp.
The Superior Economic Development Advisory Council will provide credits based upon jobs created and capital investment to any qualifying businesses using LB840 Economic Development funds. The credits may be used to obtain and pay for city services and utilities, and/or land owned by the city to create a new business or expansion of an existing business. This includes sites at the 30 acre Kottmeyer Business Park.
354 N. Commercial Ave., Superior, NE 68978 (Map & Aerial View)
(402) 879-3419
(402) 879-4562 Fax
www.cityofsuperior.org
Grand Island Area Economic Development Corp.
Grand Island is a focal point of opportunity for both business and industry. The sole purpose of the EDCorporation is the creation, retention, and expansion of jobs in Grand Island. We have the land and the infrastructure, a multitude of transportation avenues, an industrious workforce, government relationships that expedite development, and a quality of life community that ensures an efficient and effective venture for your business.
308 N. Locust St., Suite 400, Grand Island, NE 68801 (Map & Aerial View)
(308) 381-7500
(308) 398-7205 Fax
www.grandisland.org
Alliance Chamber of Commerce
Box Butte Development Corporation has identified an ongoing, three-pronged approach to economic development, which includes recruitment of new businesses and industry, retention and expansion of existing business and assistance of start up businesses.
305 Box Butte Avenue, Alliance, NE 69301 (Map & Aerial View)
(308) 762-1520
www.alliancechamber.com
Elkhorn Valley Economic Development Council
In working with various agencies, the EVEDC strives to stimulate local industry and improve the well-being of area residents through teamwork and close-knit relationships with business and community leaders throughout the area.
309 Madison Avenue, Norfolk, NE 68701 (Map & Aerial View)
(402) 371-8142
www.elkhornedc.com
Greater Omaha Economic Development Partnership
In addition to new business attraction, targeted areas include: existing Greater Omaha businesses, headquarters companies (including Fortune 500), financial services, manufacturing, entrepreneurship, defense, transportation/distribution and information technology.
1301 Harney Street, Omaha, NE 68102 (Map & Aerial View)
(800) 852-2622
www.selectgreateromaha.com
McCook Economic Development
Now known as the McCook Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), the mission of the organization has not changed-to facilitate the formation, retention, attraction, and expansion of businesses in McCook and the surrounding area.
402 Norris Ave., Ste. 301, McCook, NE 69001 (Map & Aerial View)
(308) 345-1200 or (800) 658-4213
(308) 345-2152 Fax
www.mccookne.org
Service Corps Of Retired Executives Association
We are a member of natl.organization (SCORE 'Counselors to America's Small Business') which offers face-to-face counseling to persons wanting to start (improve or purchase) a small bus. We also maintain an ofc. (open 1:00-3:00 pm tuesdays & thursdays) to offer counselling by appt. or walk-in. We sponsor at Southeast Comm.College(8800 'O',Lincoln, NE)
285 S. 68th Street Pl., Ste. 530, Lincoln, NE 68510 (Map & Aerial View)
(402) 437-2409
www.carteretedc.com
Nebraska Industrial News:
Nebraska Manufacturing Jobs Increased 1.4% Over Past Year (9/4/2012)
Industrial Directory Report Nebraska Gained Manufacturing Jobs Over Past Year (8/22/2011)
Industrial Directory Reports Nebraska Lost Fewer Manufacturing Jobs Over Past Year (8/20/2010)
Industrial Directory Reports Nebraska's Manufacturing Jobs Declined 2.8% (8/21/2009)
Nebraska Industrial Directory's Report Shows 1% Loss In Manufacturing Jobs (8/15/2008)
Nebraska Manufacturing Employment Steady According To Industrial Guide's 12-Month Report (8/27/2007)
Nebraska Industrial Employment Jumps 1.9% According To State Manufacturers' Guide (8/9/2006)
Nebraska Manufacturing Jobs Increased 1.4% Over Past Year (9/4/2012)
Industrial Directory Report Nebraska Gained Manufacturing Jobs Over Past Year (8/22/2011)
Industrial Directory Reports Nebraska Lost Fewer Manufacturing Jobs Over Past Year (8/20/2010)
Industrial Directory Reports Nebraska's Manufacturing Jobs Declined 2.8% (8/21/2009)
Nebraska Industrial Directory's Report Shows 1% Loss In Manufacturing Jobs (8/15/2008)
Nebraska Manufacturing Employment Steady According To Industrial Guide's 12-Month Report (8/27/2007)
Nebraska Industrial Employment Jumps 1.9% According To State Manufacturers' Guide (8/9/2006)
Looking to reach Nebraska manufacturers? Access the Nebraska Manufacturers Database compiled by MNI.
*Manufacturing stats updated on 5/17/2013. All other stats updated on 5/17/2013. Listings updated on 5/21/2013.
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