PIERCE — Pierce County Economic Development (PCED) celebrated a successful Economic Development Week (EDW) from May 6 to May 10. EDW, established by the International Economic Development Council, highlights the importance of economic development in our region and across the globe.
Economic development is crucial to Pierce County’s growth and prosperity. It encompasses various initiatives, from attracting new businesses to supporting existing ones, creating new job opportunities, and enhancing our community’s overall quality of life.
Understanding the Role of PCED At its core, economic development involves a range of activities to attract, create, and retain jobs to foster a resilient and growing economy. This collaborative effort requires close coordination between businesses, government entities, and various community stakeholders to achieve sustainable success.
PCED dedicates itself to supporting businesses in Pierce County. Its services include: Business Retention & Expansion (BRE): Support existing businesses to thrive and expand, creating jobs through infrastructure improvements and resource access.
Marketing & Attraction: Develop and execute campaigns to attract businesses and talent, showcasing community strengths to internal and external audiences.
Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development: Support small businesses and entrepreneurs with access to capital, space, and technical assistance.
Real Estate Development: Engage in projects like industrial parks and incubators to stimulate economic growth.
Incentives: Help businesses access financial services and incentive programs for growth and expansion.
Workforce Development: Collaborate with agencies to ensure a skilled talent pool, understanding and addressing company workforce needs.
Driving Economic Development: How PCED Supports Business Success Pierce County is a place that businesses love to call home. In the last six years, the county has welcomed 65 new business owners — 21 in the last year alone. Altwine Hardware & Home, Tiger and Friends Childcare Center, 4/11 Bar & Grill, and so many more incredible businesses have found their place in Pierce County in the last few years.
To create a flourishing business environment, PCED has a network of resources for entrepreneurs. Here are some of the many benefits that Pierce
County business owners can take advantage of:
The Nebraska Customized Job Training Advantage provides a flexible job training program with grants from $800 to $4,000 per qualified new job created.
The Rural Development Advantage provides qualified businesses with refundable tax incentives for projects that create two new jobs and invest in their communities.
A variety of revolving loan funds are used to fund business startups or expansions.
For business owners wanting to retire, PCED provides packages to transition the business to a younger owner, often contributing or securing funding to make the deal work.
PCED aims to create a community where local business owners are supported and thriving. To learn more, explore the full list of grants, loans, and incentives available.
PCED: Your Partner in Business Growth and Development During Economic Development Week, PCED celebrated the hard work and dedication of economic developers and local leaders, who are committed to driving economic growth and improving the community’s quality of life.
To learn more about how PCED can support your business or to get involved in economic development initiatives, visit https://www.pcedne.org.
