PADD stafff members Jerrod Haberman and Chuck Karpf visited the Black Hills Business Development Center yesterdy.
Jim Mirehouse, CEO of the center, discussed the formation of the center, a partnership of Rapid City, Lawrence County, Rapid City Economic Development Partnership, the state of South Dakota, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology and many other regional and local economic development entities. These entities 3.7 million dollars in funding for the 40,000 square foot facility came from several sources, including the state of South Dakota, Rapid City, the county, the EDA and other grant sources.
The center currently has 8 companies in residence and space for up to 3 more. In addition to the incubator/business development space, there is space for all of the regional development entities, including the SBA, SBDC, regional development district and regional loan fund. The center is located on the campus of South Dakota School of Mines and Technology and works with the college on various projects as well as providing both jobs for students as well as internships.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Monday, July 20, 2009
Bridgeport and Minatare Receive CDBG Grants
The Nebraska Department of Economic Deveolpment announced today that Bridgeport and Minatare have been awarded CDBG funds for water system improvements.
Bridgeport will receive $350,000 to construct two new municipal wells, rehabilitate an existing well plus interconnecting raw water transmission mains, a new uranium removal water treatment plant and distribution system improvements.
Minatare will receive $350,000 to replace its deteriorating, undersized water tower with a 250,000 gallon water tower, connecting distribution mains, fittings and valves to be located on 7th Street between Main St. and First Avenue.
Bridgeport will receive $350,000 to construct two new municipal wells, rehabilitate an existing well plus interconnecting raw water transmission mains, a new uranium removal water treatment plant and distribution system improvements.
Minatare will receive $350,000 to replace its deteriorating, undersized water tower with a 250,000 gallon water tower, connecting distribution mains, fittings and valves to be located on 7th Street between Main St. and First Avenue.
Sunday, July 19, 2009
PADD Visits Incubators in WY and CO
PADD visited with executives and leaders of successful incubators in Wyoming and Colorado this past Thursday as part of their effort in developing a business plan for the region's Business Development Center.
PADD staff members Jerrod Haberman and Chuck Karpf met with Jonathan Benson and Christine Langley at the Wyoming Technology Business Center on July 16. After a discussion of the center’s formation, mission and success in incubating technology companies in Laramie and the current expansion into other Wyoming communities, Jerrod and Chuck were given a tour of the recently completed facility, which consists of approximately 20,000 square feet of rental business incubator space, office space and a 2,000 square foot data center which is utilized by several Wyoming companies both inside and outside the incubator.
A meeting was held on the afternoon of the 16th with Hill Grimmett, founder and coordinator of the Northern Colorado Food Incubator, a virtual food and kitchen incubator located in Ft. Collins, Co. Scott Hapner of the Ft. Collins Chamber of Commerce, Nikol Schwab of The Little Italian Kitchen and Amy and Gary Lasley of Rocky Mountain Salsa also joined the discussion of shared kitchens, food and kitchen incubators and the general direction of the ‘home grown and produced’ food business in the front range region.
After the meeting Jerrod and Chuck had a tour of the Rocky Mountain Salsa shared kitchen and further discussions with Amy and Gary. By the way, Rocky Mountain Salsa is available at Main Street Market in Torrington!
PADD staff members Jerrod Haberman and Chuck Karpf met with Jonathan Benson and Christine Langley at the Wyoming Technology Business Center on July 16. After a discussion of the center’s formation, mission and success in incubating technology companies in Laramie and the current expansion into other Wyoming communities, Jerrod and Chuck were given a tour of the recently completed facility, which consists of approximately 20,000 square feet of rental business incubator space, office space and a 2,000 square foot data center which is utilized by several Wyoming companies both inside and outside the incubator.
A meeting was held on the afternoon of the 16th with Hill Grimmett, founder and coordinator of the Northern Colorado Food Incubator, a virtual food and kitchen incubator located in Ft. Collins, Co. Scott Hapner of the Ft. Collins Chamber of Commerce, Nikol Schwab of The Little Italian Kitchen and Amy and Gary Lasley of Rocky Mountain Salsa also joined the discussion of shared kitchens, food and kitchen incubators and the general direction of the ‘home grown and produced’ food business in the front range region.
After the meeting Jerrod and Chuck had a tour of the Rocky Mountain Salsa shared kitchen and further discussions with Amy and Gary. By the way, Rocky Mountain Salsa is available at Main Street Market in Torrington!
NNDC Seeks Economic Development Director
Nebraska Northwest Development Corporation (NNDC) is seeking a self-directed creative thinker with a pleasant personality to serve as its Economic Development Director. NNDC is based in Chadron, NE, and focuses its efforts in Chadron, Dawes County and surrounding counties.
Candidates should have experience in the economic development field and/or a strong knowledge of business practices. Position is full time and salary package is DOQ. For a job description and application, please contact James Dickey, PO Box 1323, Chadron, NE or by email: nweyecenter@qwestoffice.net. Position is open until filled.
Candidates should have experience in the economic development field and/or a strong knowledge of business practices. Position is full time and salary package is DOQ. For a job description and application, please contact James Dickey, PO Box 1323, Chadron, NE or by email: nweyecenter@qwestoffice.net. Position is open until filled.
Friday, July 10, 2009
PADD Assists Communities with Fire Station Grants
PADD has assisted Bridgeport, Harrison, and McGrew apply for grant funding to develop new fire stations in their communities.
These towns are requesting funds through the ARRA (stimulus bill) Assistance to Firefighters Fire Station Construction Grants (SCG). The program is designed to provides funds to build new or modify exisiting fire stations for fire departments to enhance their response capabilities to better protect the communties they serve from fire and fire related hazards.
It is anticipated that up to 10,000 applications will be received with total requests topping $30 Billion dollars. However, only 100 grants will be awarded nationwide to utilize the $210 million dollars in available funding.
These towns are requesting funds through the ARRA (stimulus bill) Assistance to Firefighters Fire Station Construction Grants (SCG). The program is designed to provides funds to build new or modify exisiting fire stations for fire departments to enhance their response capabilities to better protect the communties they serve from fire and fire related hazards.
It is anticipated that up to 10,000 applications will be received with total requests topping $30 Billion dollars. However, only 100 grants will be awarded nationwide to utilize the $210 million dollars in available funding.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Chuck Karpf re-appointed to Rural Development Commission
Chuck Karpf has been re-appointed by the governor to serve a second three year term on the Nebraska Rural Development Commission. In addition, he has been elected to the Executive Committee of the NRDC by his fellow commissioners.
Chuck has also been elected Treasurer of the Center for Rural Affairs, Lyons, Nebraska. He is in his second term as a director of the center, a non-profit organization that advocates for rural America, including sustainable agriculture and rural economic and community development.
Chuck has also been elected Treasurer of the Center for Rural Affairs, Lyons, Nebraska. He is in his second term as a director of the center, a non-profit organization that advocates for rural America, including sustainable agriculture and rural economic and community development.
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Kimball Recieves $850,000 Grant for Rail Spur
The City of Kimball is one of four Nebraska communities to receive CDBG funds through the ARRA (stimulus funds) program. Kimball will receive $850,000 for the development of a rail spur. PADD will provide the general administration for this project.
Kimball, with the assistance of PADD, previously received a $974,000 EDA public works grant for this project which is set to begin later this year.
Kimball, with the assistance of PADD, previously received a $974,000 EDA public works grant for this project which is set to begin later this year.
Panhandle Population Loss Concentrated in Small Towns
The Census Bureau's recent population estimates for July 1, 2008 show an increase in population during the decade for Sidney, Scottsbluff, Terrytown, Potter, and Lodgepole.
Despite the slight demographic gain in these communities, the 11-county Panhandle region has seen its population decline to an estimated 85,813 persons in 2008, a 5% decline since the 2000 Census.
The region's population declines are concentrated in the smallest towns. Excluding Terrytown which annexed hundreds of homes after the 2000 Census, the aggregate population of Panhandle towns under 2,500 has declined by 10% since 2000.
This event of small town decline is not limited to the Panhandle, though. An AP article titled "Big Towns Bigger, Small Smaller in Nebraska" shows the trend of small town decline is evident throughout the state.
The article states "the populations of Nebraska's incorporated cities and villages with up to 10,000 people dipped faster than in same-sized towns in Iowa and Kansas.....Conversely, cities with at least 50,000 residents grew at a faster clip in Nebraska than their big-town brethren in the other two states."
The entire article is available at: http://www.cattlenetwork.com/content.asp?contentid=327100
Population estimates for all Nebraska towns and counties can be found at www.census.gov
How the national economic recession has impacted the region's population over the past twelve months will not be revealed until county estimates are released next spring.
Despite the slight demographic gain in these communities, the 11-county Panhandle region has seen its population decline to an estimated 85,813 persons in 2008, a 5% decline since the 2000 Census.
The region's population declines are concentrated in the smallest towns. Excluding Terrytown which annexed hundreds of homes after the 2000 Census, the aggregate population of Panhandle towns under 2,500 has declined by 10% since 2000.
This event of small town decline is not limited to the Panhandle, though. An AP article titled "Big Towns Bigger, Small Smaller in Nebraska" shows the trend of small town decline is evident throughout the state.
The article states "the populations of Nebraska's incorporated cities and villages with up to 10,000 people dipped faster than in same-sized towns in Iowa and Kansas.....Conversely, cities with at least 50,000 residents grew at a faster clip in Nebraska than their big-town brethren in the other two states."
The entire article is available at: http://www.cattlenetwork.com/content.asp?contentid=327100
Population estimates for all Nebraska towns and counties can be found at www.census.gov
How the national economic recession has impacted the region's population over the past twelve months will not be revealed until county estimates are released next spring.
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