GROW Nebraska, FHP earn awards
Congressman Adrian Smith has announced the honorees for the 2009 Third District Excellence in Economic Development Award. Smith’s award honors ten individuals, businesses, and organizations which – through innovation, hard work, and entrepreneurship – have helped strengthen Nebraska communities.
“Nebraska and other rural states have seen a ‘brain drain’ in recent years. As this depletion occurs, we lose our most vital economic asset to more populated areas. The ten honorees – as well as all who applied – deserve our gratitude for their efforts to strengthen their communities and our state,” Smith said.
Honorees included: GROW Nebraska (Holbrook) – A non-profit organization which has helped hundreds of small businesses and entrepreneurs in Nebraska for more than 10 years. From training sessions to networking and access to new markets through cooperative advertisements, GROW has helped Nebraska business grow and succeed. Recently GROW Nebraska was selected as a finalist for the eBay Seller’s Challenge.
Furnas/Harlan Partnership – Began as a combined effort of Twin Valleys Public Power District in Cambridge, Southwest Nebraska RC&D in Cambridge, and Trail Blazers RC&D in Red Cloud, the Partnership is striving to build a unified vision for economic development in Furnas and Harlan counties.
Story by: Arapahoe Public Mirror
