Economic Development

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Economic Development is a top priority in Valley County. The Valley County Economic Development Board serves as the primary facilitative organization for economic growth and development in Valley County. Ord, Nebraska is Nebraska’s first Certified and re-Certified Economic Development Community. Eleven years in the making, VCED has worked diligently to catalyze economic growth in area communities. Below is comprehensive information about doing business in the area, including available industrial sites and commercial property, demographic information and business incentives prospective business opportunities.

Our Mission

To encourage business retention and promote economic development while preserving the quality of life in Valley County, Nebraska.

Annual Sponsorship Brochure

Available Property and Sites

View a comprehensive list of available properties and sites.

Business Directory

Find your business-to-business services in our online business directory.

Quarterly Report

2023-Third Quarter

Business Incentives

View a comprehensive list of local and state resources for business development. Local incentives can be allocated for site development, business expansion, new-business start-up or existing business transition projects.

2021 Development Opportunity Profile

Those interested in launching or expanding a business in Valley County may find the Development Opportunity Profile (DOP) helpful. The DOP was prepared by e2 and NetWork Kansas and summarizes population trends, employment trends, economic drivers and specific development opportunities among other data.

Existing Business Assistance

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New Business Start-Up

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Community & Economic Data and Resources

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Resources

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Relocation Assistance

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Utility Information

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