Nebraska Economic Development Districts

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1 Nebraska Economic Development Districts Executive Directors: Jane Gilbert (SIMPCO) Laurie Hansen (CNEDD) Paul Mullen (MAPA) George Frye (SENDD) Karl Elmshaeuser (WCNDD) Jarrod Haberman (PADD) Sharon Hueftle (SCEDD) Thomas Higginbotham, Jr (NENEDD)

2 Nebraska Economic Districts Although there are 93 counties in Nebraska, 92 are officially in an Economic District. Lancaster County is served by the City of Lincoln.

3 History of the Nebraska Districts 1969: LB 536 created 26 planning regions across the state. 1974: LB 790 provided annual appropriations. 1978: Planning Regions formed state-wide association, NARC (Nebraska Association of Regional Councils). 1979: Task force recommended reconfiguring the 26 into 9 planning regions. 1980: NDED designated as the State Agency for Comprehensive Planning.

4 History of the Nebraska Districts Through the 80s, Continued to consolidate into larger areas Key sources of funding lost Some planning regions disbanded 1992: Formal recognition of the 9 planning and development regions by Legislature Forego legislative appropriations of support Today: We are working together Resurrecting the state wide association

5 Siouxland Interstate Metropolitan Planning Council (SIMPCO) Our Mission... To be a catalyst for regional cooperation, uniting local governments of the Tri- State Siouxland Region into an effective Council of Governments. To promote the best possible planning practices and advocate partnerships throughout the region. To partner with local governments in long-range planning, community development activities, and professional regional program management, which foster intelligent growth, economic development, and safe, accessible transportation. Our Vision... To be a valuable partner with local officials in their efforts to address issues and solve problems within the community. To be an effective uniting force among local governments in addressing issues on a regional basis. To be the model standard of excellence for regional planning organizations and councils of governments.

6 SIMPCO Areas of Service Comprehensive & Strategic Planning Rental/Mortgage Assistance Program Grant Writing & Administration Regional Solid Waste Planning Safety Assessment & Training Land Use & Zoning Regulations Housing Needs Assessments Special Project Coordination Natural Resources Planning Hazard Mitigation & Control Intergovernmental Reviews Housing Development Water Issues Research Codification Services Budgeting Assistance

7 Central Nebraska Economic Development District (CNEDD) Mission Statement: Partnering to enhance the quality of life in Central Nebraska through community and business development. Vision Statement: Making a difference in every county we serve by working together to keep the region strong and viable

8 CNEDD Selection of Services Community Development & Planning Grant Writing & Administration Economic Development Environmental Services Workforce Development Housing Rehabilitation, Down Payment Assistance & New Construction Business Loan Packaging Coordinate Entrepreneurial Training Programs Business Transition, Business Exit Planning

9 CNEDD Priorities Business Transition Planning 52% of small business owners plan on leaving their business with in 10 years or less, 30% five years or less. -Gallup Bring people back to the region Partner with other service providers to deliver TA Business Financial Packaging Osborne Steel & Supply CDBG, SBA, TIF & Atkinson Sales Tax Created Over 35 Jobs

10 Metropolitan Area Planning Agency (MAPA) Community Assistance Technical: Comprehensive Planning Ordinance Writing Redevelopment/Blight Study Assistance Housing Development & Rehabilitation Programs Capital Improvements Programs Grant Writing & Project Administration Environmental Reviews Cultural & Recreational Planning Development Forums Pre-disaster Mitigation Plans Community Assistance Economic development: Strategic planning Needs Assessments Business Retention, Expansion Assistance Revolving Loan Funds Administration

11 MAPA Areas of Service Business Assistance: EDD Assistance CEDS Preparation and Update Financial Packaging for Public/Private Projects Applications for Federal, State, & Local Financing Assistance with Business Startups, Expansions & Relocations Labor and Resource Data Site Identification Demographic & Transportation Information Transportation/Data Assistance: Geographic Information Systems Aerial Photos Census 2010 Statistical Areas Committee Long-Range Transportation Plan Traffic Flow Maps Iowa Rural Planning Affiliation-18 coordination Transportation Improvement Programs Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Metro Area Motorist Assist program Specialized Map Development Ride Share Carpool Program Top Intersections Reports Transportation Modeling Regional Architecture Plan Public Participation Plan Corridor Studies

12 Southeast Nebraska Development District (SENDD) PUBLIC FACILITIES FINANCING: Senior Center Fire Station and Equipment Parks & Recreation Facilities Historical Building Preservation Swimming Pools & Facilities Trail Development Water/Sewer Facility Improvements/Development Sidewalk & Street Replacements/Repair Surface Water Drainage Improvements Handicap Accessibility to Public Facilities Central Business District Improvement Projects PLANNING AND SPECIAL STUDIES FINANCING: Housing Need Studies Community Needs Identification Comprehensive Planning, Subdivision Regulations, Building Codes Strategic Planning Municipal 1 & 6 year Street Plans

13 SENDD Areas of Service HOUSING FINANCING/ASSISTANCE: Substandard Housing Demolition Projects Affordable Down-Payment Assistance, New Construction, Rent to Own, Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Targeted Neighborhood Revitalization Lead Hazard Risk Assessments Lead Hazard Clearance Testing BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT/FINANCING/ASSISTANCE: Small & Emerging Business Financing Commercial/Industrial Infrastructure Development Public Infrastructure Development for Small Businesses Local Revolving Loan Fund Administration, Loan Packaging Assistance Regional Revolving Loan Fund Loans, Loan Packaging Assistance OTHER: Procurement of Professional Services Environmental Assessments Resource Liason

14 West Central Nebraska Development District (WCNDD) SBA/IRP LOAN PROGRAM: July May 2008 Received 33 new loan inquiries Sent out 24 loan applications Received 14 completed applications Closed 6 SBA micro loans = $156,800 Closed 5 IRP loans = $105,000 Provided tech assistance to 40 borrowers WCNDD drew the last $100,000 available and applied for and received another $300,000 from SBA for additional loan funds

15 WCNDD Recent Projects Sutherland CDBG PP Brady CDBG PP Palisade CDBG PP Venango CDBG PP EDA CEDS NMPF2 Hayes Center CDBG PP Frontier & Hitchcock FEMA Mitigation Planning Cozad OOR $150,000 (7) OOR Disaster Relief (10) in (7 Counties) Employer Assisted Down Payment CDAA Habitat tax credits Paxton DEQ Recycle trailer Benkelman ED Elwood NDoR Safe Routes to School Before After Owner- Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program

16 Panhandle Area Development District (PADD) PLANNING: Economic Development Planning & Research Community Development & Tourism Housing Development Plans Strategic Planning Housing Market Studies Comprehensive Plans TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: Grant Writing Grant Administration Research Community Development Economic Development Tourism Development INFORMATION CLEARINGHOUSE FOR: US Census Data Grant and Loan Programs: Federal, State and Private Sector Regional, State and US Contacts The how-to s of Community and Economic Development

17 PADD Areas of Service DEVELOPMENT CONTROL & INCENTIVE ASSISTANCE: Zoning Ordinances Subdivision Regulations Tax Increment Financing Nebraska Economic Development Corporation REGIONAL IMPACT PROJECTS: Economic Development Planning Tourism Planning Regional Housing Studies Regional Transportation Studies Government Service Sharing Studies Business Development Loan Funds

18 South Central Economic Development District (SCEDD) The South Central Economic Development District is a consortium of twelve rural Nebraska counties who see improving rural economies as a regional rather than purely local issue. MISSION: The South Central Economic Development District exists to develop and promote a positive economic climate which supports regional growth.

19 SCEDD Areas of Service For Communities & Regions: Community, Economic and Tourism Development Strategic Planning Grant Writing Grant Administration Environmental Assessments Community Needs Assessment Surveys Resource Liaison Community Development Workshops For Businesses: One on One Consulting Business Plan Assistance Loan Packaging Business Retention and Expansion Assistance Resource Liaison Business Training Workshops

20 Northeast Nebraska Economic Development District (NENEDD) MISSION: to address regional economic development opportunities and challenges identified through a Community Economic Development Strategy The Northeast Nebraska Economic Development District is a regional development organization that encourages cooperation between local government officials, communitybased organizations and the private sector. The District provides the link between federal and state programs at the local level were development actually occurs.

21 NENEDD Areas of Service Housing: New Construction Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Down Payment Assistance Before After Pender new construction Sand Creek Post & Beam - Wayne, NE Community Assistance: Grant Writing Grant Administration Strategic Planning Community Needs Assessments Housing Studies Comprehensive Plans Marketing and Recruitment of New Business/Industry Planning session Microenterprise and Small Business : Technical Assistance Business Plan Writing Loan Assistance Business Retention and Expansion Assistance