Working in the Area

Agri-business endeavors provide economic prosperity to South Central Nebraska. This area has an abundance of underground water, which supports thousands of acres of irrigated cropland. Gravity and center pivot irrigation systems use this water to bring agricultural wealth to the area. In addition, service & retail establishments, governmental functions and tourist attractions also provide many employment opportunities in south central Nebraska.

Jobs

Employment opportunities exist in South Central Nebraska for those who are seeking work in the area.

Area newspapers listing these job opportunities include:

Employment opportunities can also be located through the State of Nebraska Workforce Development office for Clay, Nuckolls and Webster County.

Employers Should Post Job Openings

Employers in South Central Nebraska are encouraged to post their job openings with the State of Nebraska Workforce Development department.

Business Opportunities — Locating your Business in South Central Nebraska

If you are looking for a location for a new business or considering relocating your existing business, South Central Nebraska just might be the perfect place for you.

South Central Nebraska has the following assets to offer you:

• Mechanically adept work force with a strong Midwestern work ethic
• Quality of life for employees
• Available and cost-efficient work force
• Affordable and available land and buildings
• Room for expansion
• High quality, reliable, low-cost electric power
• Excellent paved road infrastructure
• Reduced crime
• Cooperative training program development at regional community college
• Pro-business climate with rewards for investment available in south central Nebraska and through-out the state

Business Opportunities — Demographics & Economics of South Central Nebraska

In developing your Business Plan for locating or relocating your business to South Central Nebraska, the Nebraska Databook is a very useful reference document with demographic and economic data on Nebraska and specifically Clay, Nuckolls and Webster counties.

Business Opportunities — Business Financing

Business Financing options and programs are available for the entrepreneur who wishes to establish a business in South Central Nebraska. These resources are listed in the State of Nebraska Department of Economic Development Web site.

The State of Nebraska has Tax Incentive Programs that may be of significant interest to the entrepreneur with a goal of building a business in South Central Nebraska.

The Federal government also has rural business programs, administered by the USDA Rural Development, to assist entrepreneurs wishing to establish a business in rural South Central Nebraska.

Business Opportunities — Businesses for Sale

Opportunities exist for the business entrepreneur who wishes to “own their own business” in South Central Nebraska. Businesses for sale can be found with the real estate agents and from the newspapers.

In addition, South Central Public Power District is aware of the following businesses in South Central Nebraska that are for sale:

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