Welcome to the portion of my website
dedicated to Economic Development. Economic development is
crucial to the Third District–for
all of our communities and their survival into the future.
In order to thrive in the 21st century and beyond, a
community needs a strong economy that is both diverse and
dynamic. Encouraging an entrepreneurial spirit and
understanding and implementing the 21st century technology
available to us are critical to the diversification of our
economy.
My hope is that the
Entrepreneurship Handbook and the
Rural Economic
Development Handbook will provide a starting point for
the continuing dialogue between all residents of the Third
District, economic developers, young people and Internet
Service Providers (ISPs). On this page, I have tried to
bring together resources available to individuals,
communities and providers–from how
to get started to grant opportunities to models for success–who
want to strengthen and diversify the local economies across
Nebraska's Third District.
These handbooks are not exhaustive, and any reference to
private organizations does not connote endorsement either by
me or by the United States House of Representatives. Yet,
without the help of numerous local, state and federal
organizations listed in the appendix, these handbooks would
not have been possible.
Above all, these handbooks are a work in progress that
belong to you, the people of the Third District. Please let
me know how I can make them more responsive to your
individual needs. I hope that you find this information
helpful and inspirational.
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