We’re excited to welcome Lisa Walker as our new Executive Director at Nebraska City Area Economic Development Corporation. Originally from Nebraska City, Lisa is passionate about fostering economic growth and reinvesting in the community that shaped her. Lisa brings a strong background in business collaboration and workforce development. Before stepping into this role, she served as the Associate Director of Employer Engagement at the University of North Georgia, where she worked closely with businesses and government agencies to create meaningful opportunities for students, helping them build connections and access valuable career pathways. Additionally, she taught in UNG’s National Service Leadership

On October 23, NCAEDC had the privilege of attending the first annual UNL Research and Innovation Showcase, hosted by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Office of Research and Innovation. This inspiring event brought together researchers, industry leaders, and community partners to explore how innovation at UNL can fuel economic development across Nebraska. The Office of Research and Innovation serves as a central hub for advancing research, fostering collaboration, and connecting university expertise with real-world challenges. For businesses – large or small – this means access to cutting-edge technology, data-driven insights, and problem-solving partnerships that can spark new ideas and drive growth.

Imagine if you could help your city to flourish each time you purchased a hot cup of coffee, grabbed a quick lunch on the go, or swiped a new pair of shoes to feed your running habit? Now through a key voter-approved program – titled LB-840 – the dollars you spend help to promote economic development. If you are an average Nebraska City resident, it’s rather likely that you aren’t aware of exactly how LB-840 works. LB-840 is a program that redirects a portion of the funds collected through the city’s sales tax to create grants and loans to foster