Welcome to Elkhorn Valley!

Located near the Elkhorn River within the fertile farming lands of northeast Nebraska, Elkhorn Valley offers the allure of middle-America and a boundless opportunity for all! Our service area, includes 14 communities within three counties, comprises a motivated and highly skilled workforce available to meet the needs of any industry. Unique attractions, exceptional amenities, unmatched hospitality and Midwest values of hard work and pride allow for individual growth professionally and socially. Norfolk’s recent inclusion as a top city nationally (ranked a 2009 top 100 “Best place to live” by Money Magazine) and Madison County’s business prowess, despite trying economic times, (ranked #2 in “2009 Best places for jobs” by CNN Money) reiterates area quality of life and business value.

The Elkhorn Valley Economic Development Council Office is here to assist your company with its next business expansion including site and building selection, grant and tax incentives, labor force statistics and other community information.  Centered on the hub city of Norfolk, the Elkhorn Valley region offers unique Nebraska economic development opportunities through a collaboration of local governments, education, business leadership and technological resources that are organized and dedicated to the success of business.

We are committed to bringing new growth and opportunities to the Elkhorn Valley. We hope this website will provide a wealth of information to assist not only existing area businesses and residents, but outside investors and individuals looking to relocate to our quaint, yet progressive, region. We look forward to doing business with you!

Sincerely,

Arnie Robinson
EVEDC Chairman