NORFOLK, NEB. (April 24, 2006)—Gov. Dave Heineman was in Norfolk Friday evening to present the city of Norfolk as an economic development certified community.
“Northeast Nebraska benefits from the strong community involvement and leadership of Norfolk’s business community,” Gov. Heineman said. “By working together, this community is confronting the challenges of continued growth and doing so in an organized, efficient manner. As a certified community for economic development, Norfolk is formalizing its long-standing traditions of communication, collaboration and results.”
Norfolk (pop 21,476) is located in the Elkhorn River Valley in the northeast corner of Madison County. The community has taken the lead in establishing and championing a partnership that has positively influenced economic development efforts not only in Norfolk, but also in small communities throughout the region. The Elkhorn Valley Economic Development council has been a leader is this effort.
“It is highly appropriate that Norfolk is recognized as a Economic Development Certified Community,” said Don Heimes, president of the Nebraska Diplomats, Inc. “The leaders of the community have demonstrated time and time again that they assume the primary responsibility of providing for economic development opportunities for Norfolk and its Northeast Nebraska neighbors. Going through the process to obtain this certification is further evidence of the community’s commitment to aggressively continue its economic development efforts.”
“Norfolk area leaders work hard to make our community more competitive, and this shows our dedication to growth and development,” Tom Dover, Nebraska Diplomat Board Member representing the Norfolk area. “Becoming certified shows that we are ‘economic development ready’ and open for business.”
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