Job growth is one measure of the success of economic development efforts.
According to the Nebraska Department of Labor, manufacturing employment growth in non-metropolitan Nebraska has increased 51.1 percent since 1986, while the national average has decreased 1.0 percent. Nebraska's economy is strong and growing. Discover for yourself the many services NPPD has available to assist you with your business endeavors. NPPD assists communities for economic growth by providing leadership, research, and printed materials. Research includes assiting communities with industry assessment and targeting.