Energizing Rural Communities...

One Conversation at a Time.

South Central Economic Development District (SCEDD) serves 13 counties in South Central Nebraska, focusing on community, housing and business development. We are committed to improving our communities, assisting in housing development, and offering assistance to businesses in the SCEDD region.


Is there a need for public infrastructure improvements? Is quality child care availability lacking? Is the downtown ready for a facelift? Is job growth limited by the shortage of housing?


Whatever your needs are, invite us to the conversation. SCEDD will walk with you and explore idea development, opportunities and resources to achieve your vision of a thriving community.

Our Mission
Bertrand 5-Plex Ribbon Cutting, Governor Pillen speaking to community.

Outsiders think rural towns are dying.

NOT ON OUR WATCH.

South Central Economic Development District (SCEDD) serves 13 counties in South Central Nebraska, focusing on community, housing and business development. We are committed to improving our communities, assisting in housing development, and offering assistance to businesses in the SCEDD region.


Is there a need for public infrastructure improvements? Is quality child care availability lacking? Is the downtown ready for a facelift? Is job growth limited by the shortage of housing?



Whatever your needs are, invite us to the conversation. SCEDD will walk with you and explore idea development, opportunities and resources to achieve your vision of a thriving community.

Our Mission
Bertrand 5-Plex Ribbon Cutting, Governor Pillen speaking to community.

Upcoming Events


November 21, 2024

November HomeNE Webinar

2:00 pm CT

Registration Required


December 5, 2024

SCEDD Board Meeting

Harlan County

5:30 pm CT

RSVP Required to admin@scedd.us

Available through December 10, 2024

Nebraska DED & DHHS Community Development Needs Assessment Survey



2023 Governor's Showcase Community

The Wood River Story!

Anyone who has the initiative to get things moving can be a community champion!

Let's start the conversation.

START THE

JOURNEY.

Anyone can be the champion for their community.

"It all starts with an idea and going for it.

If you don't step up and get involved, who will?"

Kim Felton-Canfield

Teacher | Wood River, NE


A Snapshot of SCEDD's Work in Communities


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