August 1, 2024 (LINCOLN, NEB.) – On Monday morning, Governor Jim Pillen, the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED), and the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce & Industry will host a press conference in Norfolk prior to the inaugural meeting of the 6 Regions, One Nebraska initiative in the Northeast Community College region. Co-chairs of the region’s working group will also take part in the news conference.
6 Regions, One Nebraska is a new, regional approach to economic development. It is convening leaders in each of Nebraska’s six community college districts (see attached district map)to design and implement collaborative projects to support regional economic growth.
At the news conference, Gov. Pillen and others will make brief remarks as 6 Regions, One Nebraska begins in northeast Nebraska. This event is open to media.
What: Launch of the 6 Regions, One Nebraska initiative in northeast Nebraska
When: 9:15 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. CT on Monday, August 5, 2024
Where: Northeast Community College, Lifelong Learning Center, Doc Surber Conference Room (Room #197), 801 E. Benjamin Avenue, Norfolk, NE 68701
NOTE: The Lifelong Learning Center is building #15 on this map of the Northeast Community College Main Campus.
Who: Governor Pillen will be joined by:
· Nicole Sedlacek, Economic Development Manager, Nebraska Public Power District
· Josh Moenning, Mayor, City of Norfolk
· K.C. Belitz, Director, Nebraska Department of Economic Development
· Bryan Slone, President, Nebraska Chamber of Commerce & Industry
· Dr. Leah Barrett, President, Northeast Community College
