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Falls City Earns State Recognition for Industry, Housing Growth

Tuesday, December 31, 2024

For the past 15 years, the city has earned recognition as an Economic Development Certified Community.Pictured from left to right: Rod Rowland, EDGE Director; Amber Holle, Chamber of Commerce Director; Lucas Froeschl, EDGE Executive Director; Kris Benson, DED; Kevin Malone, EDGE President; Ryan Larsen, EDGE Director; Steve Kottich, EDGE Director; Mayor Mark Harkendorff; Anthony Nussbaum, City Administrator; Derrick Leyden, City Council President; Mitch Merz, EDGE DirectorPartnerships to develop housing and attract investment into Nebraska’s bioeconomy have earned Falls City (pop. 4,045) recognition from the State of Nebraska. Last week, the Department of Economic Development (DED) announced the city’s 4th certification...

How Small Communities Are Harnessing Federal Funding Opportunities

Thursday, November 21, 2024

In the past few years, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the Inflation Reduction Act have brought a wave of new and expanded opportunities for public power utilities to leverage federal funding to move projects forward. Even more critical, several programs had funds set aside specifically for smaller entities, nonprofits, and organizations in rural or disadvantaged communities.Identifying, applying for, and carrying out projects with federal funding can come in many forms. Here’s a look at how three municipalities sought and are using grants and other funding to support their electrical systems.Stacking BenefitsFor Falls City Utilities in Nebraska, funding is...

PRESS RELEASE: FALLS CITY, NEBRASKA ISSUED BDO ZONE ‘A’ RATING FOR CORN STOVER

Thursday, November 21, 2024

– Mid-America Rail Campus Positioned as Biotech Hub for Innovative Decarbonization Projects –The Falls City Economic Development and Growth Enterprise, Inc. (EDGE), Ecostrat and the BDO Zone Initiative are pleased to announce the issue of an investment grade BDO Zone ‘A’ Rating for Falls City, Nebraska. Falls City’s BDO Zone rating for 600,000 bone dry tons per year of corn stover is the first rating in the state of Nebraska and extends a 75-mi drive-distance from the center point in Falls City, NE.Falls City's 'A' rating denotes high prospective viability of Feedstock Supply and Infrastructure and low expectations of default...

Citroniq Chemicals, LLC Selects Nebraska for World's Largest Decarbonized Plastics Production Facility

Monday, November 04, 2024

The company's estimated $7.5 billion investment is projected to be the largest in Nebraska history and creates transformational opportunity for rural communities.FALLS CITY, Neb., Nov. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Citroniq Chemicals, an innovator in biochemical manufacturing, has selected Falls City's Mid-America Rail Campus to be one of its state-of-the-art bio-based production mega-sites. The landmark project is part of the Nebraska BioEconomy Initiative, which aims to advance Nebraska's economic strength, fortify rural communities, and create sustainable, high-paying careers.Citroniq will transform ethanol produced from Nebraska corn into bio-based polypropylene, reducing the reliance on petroleum-based production while driving additional revenue to Nebraska's farms...

Falls City EDGE Appoints Board of Directors & Committee Members

Wednesday, March 08, 2023

At the Falls City EDGE Annual Board Meeting in January, Kevin Malone was elected President of EDGE. Kevin is the Vice President of Frontier Bank in Falls City, Nebraska. “Kevin’s experience in the banking industry and as past President of EDGE will be valuable as we continue our mission to improve the business conditions in Richardson County,” said Lucas Froeschl, Executive Director of EDGE. EDGE Executive Board Joining Kevin Malone on the Executive Committee are Vice-Presidents Rod Rowland, F&M Bank President, Ray Joy, Vice President of Southeast Communications, Steve Kottich, Miller Monroe Company consultant, and Bart Keller, Farm...

Community & Business Leaders Honored During the Falls City EDGE Annual Banquet

Wednesday, February 15, 2023

In January, Falls City EDGE held an Annual Banquet where they recognized community and business leaders who have made an outstanding contribution to Falls City. During the banquet Bosselman Pump & Pantry received the Investor of the Year Award and Ken Kunce and Charlie Radatz were inducted into the EDGE Wall of Fame.  “Falls City is an incredible community that has been made even stronger by Bosselman Enterprises opening Pump & Pantry,” said Lucas Froeschl, Executive Director, Falls City EDGE. Bosselman Enterprises, headquartered in Grand Island, NE is a fourth-generation company with roots in Nebraska. They were one of...

Annual Banquet: Bosselman Pump & Pantry, Investor of the Year

Tuesday, February 07, 2023

For many years, it has been the objective of Falls City EDGE to create convenient access to diesel fuel for our ag community and transportation professionals. With the addition of Missouri River Bridge at Rulo in 2013 and Consolidated Grain & Barge’s rail-served grain-handling facility south of town around the same time, data shows an increase in semi-truck traffic through Falls City. In an effort for the City of Falls City to capture tax revenue generated by fuel sales and provide convenient fuel access in the community, Falls City EDGE began meaningful discussions with Bosselman Enterprises executives in 2019...

Annual Banquet: Charlie Radatz, Wall of Fame

Tuesday, February 07, 2023

Charles Radatz, 26-year owner/operator of KTNC radio station (1230AM), was a champion for the grassroots economic development movement in Falls City. As the inaugural Falls City Community Redevelopment Authority (CRA) President, Charlie approved many Tax Increment Financing (TIF) projects in Falls City. Widely regarded as the most-important tool for economic development, these TIF projects will have generational impact for Falls City and its citizens. Charlie organized the annual KTNC Farm and Home Show, featuring businesses and organizations from around the tri-state area, that brought 2,000 people to Prichard Auditorium over the weekend. As co-chairman of the Tri-State Corridor Alliance,...

Annual Banquet: Ken Kunce, Wall of Fame

Tuesday, February 07, 2023

The late Ken Kunce was an extraordinary entrepreneur, pharmacist, and business owner for four decades in Falls City. In 1976, Ken purchased Shestak Drug in Falls City and renamed it Ken’s Pharmacy; a welcoming environment for daily coffee drinkers and downtown lunch crowd that once included a JC Penny’s Catalog store and Radio Shack. Ken was President of the Nebraska Pharmaceutical Association, recognized as the National Retail Pharmacist of the Year, and later recognized with the prestigious Bowl of Hygeia award in 2007. He retired from Ken’s Pharmacy in 1998, but unretired when he started Falls City Pharmacy in 2004,...

Ignite Nebraska Celebrates First Class Of Graduates

Thursday, October 06, 2022

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Division of Children and Family Services (CFS) is proud to announce the first class of Ignite Nebraska participants graduated on October 4. A ceremony was held to congratulate and recognize graduates at the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) in Omaha at 1pm. Ignite Nebraska is a new workforce training model designed to create meaningful career development opportunities for individuals who are active in the workforce and receive public assistance benefits but are underrepresented in higher-paying, high-impact industries. BCBSNE collaborated with DHHS and the Department of Labor (DOL) to...

State’s first commercial carbon capture and storage project to be in Bridgeport

Tuesday, October 04, 2022

LINCOLN — The state’s first commercial carbon capture and storage project will be associated with an ethanol plant in Bridgeport. On Tuesday, Carbon America announced an agreement with Bridgeport Ethanol LLC to capture carbon from the ethanol process and store it underground near the plant in Nebraska’s Panhandle. Read full article.

Gov. Ricketts Hosts Ag and Economic Development Summit

Thursday, August 11, 2022

Governor Pete Ricketts welcomed 365 leaders to Kearney’s Younes Conference Center for the “Governor’s Summit on Ag and Economic Development,” co-hosted by the Nebraska Departments of Agriculture and Economic Development. “Nebraska is enjoying rapid growth and record-setting employment,” said Gov. Ricketts.  “Nebraska agriculture set all-time highs for beef exports, corn production, and soybean production in 2021.  Over the past year, we also achieved our state’s highest manufacturing employment since 2008.   This growth generated State revenues $1.47 billion above forecast last fiscal year, putting our state government in a position of unprecedented financial strength.  Additionally, the historic tax cuts...

Preparing for Tomorrow’s Workforce

Tuesday, August 02, 2022

Phew, the labor market crisis is over! Jobs are growing but the rapid pace of hiring has slowed and people who were reluctant to work due to COVID are returning to the labor force. It sure seems like the labor crisis was a COVID issue, so we can all go back to business as usual. Back to normal. Not so fast! While the jobs report is better than had been anticipated, there are still signs of stress and volatility in the workforce as well as long term structural challenges. Companies still indicate they cannot get the workers and skills...

The Evolution of the Megasite

Sunday, May 01, 2022

Competing on a national and global scale for large economic development projects — and winning — is a sure sign of a community’s vitality. A community’s ability to position large-scale, shovel-ready land tracts for investment consideration exponentially increases its ability to secure desired jobs and capital investment at the local level. For years, there has been a traditional understanding of megasite requirements. Originally created to meet the demands of the automotive OEM and allied industries, these sites were assumed to have consistent demands. Important factors have included fully contiguous land space; multimodal transportation, including access to rail; large-scale and...

Electrical system grant program approved

Tuesday, April 12, 2022

Lawmakers passed a bill April 12 aimed at helping a Nebraska community address its electrical system challenges. LB977, introduced by Sterling Sen. Julie Slama, transfers $15 million from the Cash Reserve Fund to the Site and Building Development Fund and expands eligibility to include grants to second class cities — those with a population between 801 and 5,000 residents — that partner with public power utilities to expand electrical system capacities and enhance redundancy and resilience. Read full article.

Falls City Feels Electric: LB 977

Friday, April 01, 2022

Happy Spring, District One! We are less than one month away from the end of our legislative session, and the Legislature is starting to make a move on some pretty big bills. At the end of this week, we discussed and passed by priority bill on first round, LB 977, that would appropriate $15 million dollars to Falls City for them to secure redundant and resilient access to power. Falls City has almost everything going for it to make it the perfect site to grow Nebraska’s economy—a ready site with access to rail, gas, fast broadband, and a large...

Slama: grant to end Falls City's electrical isolation

Monday, January 17, 2022

FALLS CITY – Sen. Julie Slama has introduced a bill in the state Legislature that would provide a path for American Recovery funds to help Falls City upgrade its electrical transmission line. LB 977 requests a one-time appropriation of $29 million to the state Department of Economic Development for a grant to any city of the second class. Read full article.

Job Opportunity! AG MACHINERY SALES TRI-STATE REGION – SE NE, NW MO, NE KS

Tuesday, January 12, 2021

We’re looking for a driven sales representative to actively seek out and engage customer prospects. You will present, promote and sell our products and services. Providing solutions to the customer in order to boost revenue growth, customer acquisition and profitability. Download complete job description here!

Falls City Economic Development and Growth Enterprise, Inc. (EDGE) Seeking an Executive Director

Saturday, January 09, 2021

Falls City Economic Development and Growth Enterprise, Inc. (EDGE) is seeking an Executive Director to coordinate and direct economic development efforts in Falls City/Richardson County. The successful candidate will report to an eighteen-member Board of Directors and have the ability to work with public and private sector representatives to develop and implement business retention/recruitment and revitalization strategies as well as workforce development and housing efforts in a rural setting.  The Executive Director will be responsible for the following: Serve as the Greater Falls City business location product “sales manager” working with new businesses, retention/expansion and entrepreneurial clients...

Energy Efficiency Grants Available

Friday, June 21, 2019

USDA has grants and guaranteed loans available to help your business with energy efficiency upgrades. Check it out!  Applicatoins are due October 31, 2019 https://www.rd.usda.gov/…/rural-energy-america-program-r…/ne

Falls City EDGE Awards Workforce Scholarships

Friday, June 21, 2019

Falls City EDGE awarded two scholarships to Airlanco employees, Kevin Goltz and Derreck Ferris, for completion of the SCC Electrical Fundamentals class. EDGE offers scholarships to our local industries for the skills enhancement of their employees. Congrats Derreck and Kevin! For more information, contact Beckie at the EDGE office, 402.245.2105

EDGE Awards Scholarship

Friday, June 21, 2019

Congratulations to Randee Witt of Falls City Sacred Heart for being selected as the $500 Falls City EDGE Video Scholarship winner! Congrats Randee! #fallscityproud

Vantec BBQ

Thursday, April 27, 2017

Don't forget the Business & Industry BBQ tomorrow! Come tour Vantec, Inc and have lunch on EDGE! 11:30 am -1:30 pm

EDGE BBQ

Friday, April 21, 2017

Join us for a tour of Vantec, Inc. and lunch! Friday, April 28th from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Business & Industry Week BBQ

Friday, April 14, 2017

Join EDGE for the Business and Industry BBQ at Vantec, Inc. on Friday, April 28th from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm!

Governor Ricketts to Visit Falls City

Monday, January 23, 2017

Please join Falls City EDGE for a Community Open House to welcome Governor Pete Ricketts.  Friday, January 27, 2017 at the John P Falter Museum, 1622 Stone Street. From 2:30 pm- 3:30 pm.

Turnkey Building

Tuesday, January 17, 2017

Turnkey building on major highway in Falls City.  This is a great location for your next business opportunity. Includes large parking lot.  $220,000. For more information call C&K Enterprises at 402.426.5015.

Investors of the Year 2016

Monday, January 09, 2017

   Photos by Randy Gottula Each year, the Investor and Community Relations committee chooses to honor our most valuable asset, our Investors, by presenting the prestigious EDGE Investor of the Year award.   Our dedicated Investors are the main reason EDGE has been so successful and we thank you for truly believing in the mission of the EDGE organization.   You have invested your hard earned dollars and because of that we have been able to accomplish many things in Falls City and Richardson County. Marc Morehead, Chairman of the Investor and Community Relations committee stated: Tonight, I...

$5,000 Grant Awarded

Friday, December 23, 2016

$5,000 Grant Awarded…The Southeast Nebraska Partners 4 Progress SET plan has passed the High Quality Plan Review and the region has been awarded a $5,000 seed grant to support an initiative outlined in the plan.  The team members will meet on January 6th to develop a project proposal which outlines the following:           A description of the project to be funded by the seed funding ($5,000)         How the  project will support the SET plan (i.e. which goals or objectives from the plan will be addressed)         Timeline of activities         Expected impact and deliverables        ...

FCHS Offering Career Academy

Friday, December 23, 2016

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Falls City Regional Learning Center

Thursday, December 22, 2016

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Falls City Regional Learning Center Site Announced (Falls City, Nebraska – December 21, 2016) Falls City EDGE is pleased to announce that a location has been chosen for the construction of the Falls City Regional Learning Center. Falls City EDGE worked diligently with Southeast Community College (SCC) for more than a year to get to this exciting announcement and after much due diligence in evaluating multiple sites and buildings we have found a great site suitable to meet the training needs of our region. The SCC Board of Governors approved the purchase agreement with Armbruster...

Falls City Proud

Wednesday, December 21, 2016

Falls City EDGE launched a new website geared towards talent and people recruitment. Visit http://fallscityproud.com/ now and make sure to share the news with your friends!  

Why We Need to Bring Back Vocational Training

Thursday, November 03, 2016

This Forbes article discusses how important Vocational Training in Public Schools can be! Read the full article here.  

Falls City Middle School Receives $1,000 Grant

Tuesday, October 25, 2016

Falls City Middle School has $1,000 in grant money thanks to ‘The Kids Bowl Free Grant.’ Over the summer, the Richardson Foundation helped fund a bowling program that allowed for 40 family passes and 437 student passes, that allowed for students to bowl for free over the summer. From there, Sara Rue from Falls City Lanes, nominated the school in the hopes they’d receive a grant. FCMS was one of 50 schools awarded the grant, out nearly 18,000 schools. Click here for the complete article.

Moderate growth seen for Nebraska in early 2017

Tuesday, October 25, 2016

Nebraska could experience moderate economic growth during the first three months of 2017, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Bureau of Business Research reported today. The state’s leading economic indicator rose by 1.14 percent in September, said economist Eric Thompson, the bureau’s director. “The September increase is a positive sign for economic growth in 2017,” Thompson said. “The solid increase in the indicator suggests that growth will be moderate, rather than slow, during the first quarter of 2017.” Click here for the complete article.

Southeast Gun Club, Inc. raising funds to build a five trap house range

Tuesday, October 25, 2016

The Southeast Gun Club, Inc. is raising funds to build a 5 trap house range on the East side of the Falls City Jaycee’s Field south of Falls City. The amount to be raised is $150,000. The Falls City Jaycees has agreed to let the Gun Club build the range on their site. Additional ground needed to facilitate the project has also been approved by land owner Cory Snethen. All agreements will be long term (50 years or more). The Range will be built to Amateur Trapshooting Association (www.shootata.com) specifications, which will add the possibility of holding ATA shoots...

Welding Class in November 2016

Friday, October 14, 2016

Looking for a Job? Want to learn a new skill?  Welding Class November 1-December 3, 2016.  Register Here!

Senator Deb Fischer visits Falls City

Monday, October 10, 2016

U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) hosted several community coffee conversations in Nebraska following Memorial Day weekend.  The community coffees serve as convenient opportunities for local Nebraskans to hear updates on Senator Fischer’s work and speak with her in a more informal setting. Fischer’s May community coffees were held in Auburn, Falls City, Fairbury, Hebron, and York.

Gov. Ricketts Announced First Annual Governor’s Summit on Economic Development

Monday, October 03, 2016

Nebraska DED, February 23, 2016-LINCOLN – The Governor’s Office and the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) hosted a first-of-its-kind “Governor’s Summit on Economic Development” in Lincoln on July 12, 2016.  This summit served as an annual avenue for Nebraska’s business and economic development community members to share ideas and provide input to state government in key policy areas including workforce development, tax policy, and business attraction. “The summit brought together Nebraskans who are dedicated to growing our state,” said Governor Ricketts.  “This event will provide an annual opportunity for Nebraska’s business and economic development community members to carry on...

Sacred Heart to Open Day Care Center

Monday, September 26, 2016

Quality child care is a key strategy that ensures a community can remain a viable place in which to live, work and prosper.  Strong, reliable programs for our youngest children are needed for the same reasons communities strive to have a strong K-12 education system.  These children need a reliable foundation where they can learn to grow and become contributing members of society.  Adequate childcare is also a major factor in the overall health of the local workforce system. The Sacred Heart Daycare and Learning Center will be a valuable addition to the Falls City community and will fill...

With projects popping up across Nebraska, future of solar power brightens

Monday, September 26, 2016

On an old gravel parking lot on the north edge of town, a pioneer in rural economic development is trying to show how solar energy could reduce electric bills. Mounted on four rows of steel racks, 8½ feet high and covering an area the size of a football field, shiny black panels of photovoltaic cells soak up the afternoon sun. In the center, an array of meters and junction boxes hum away, documenting a flow of electricity that can power about 32 homes. Click here for the complet article.

As Its Economy Shifts, Nebraska Looks for a Way Forward

Monday, September 26, 2016

With an unemployment rate hovering around 3 percent and solid economic growth in a number of key areas, Nebraska’s policymakers have good reason to keep an eye on how resources targeted at job creation get utilized. Nathan Kauffman, an assistant vice president and Omaha branch executive with the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, last month gave a largely positive analysis of the Cornhusker State’s economic footing, specifically pointing out that real estate is doing well, labor participation is among the highest in the nation and wages are on the rise. Click here for the complete article.

Housing Updates

Monday, September 19, 2016

Now is the time for seniors and families to contact Excel Development Group for rental information at Wilderness Falls! It’s been great construction weather in recent weeks and Wilderness Falls is on target for leasing new units this fall. The first duplex is scheduled for completion the week of July 15th and the construction plans call for the completion of one unit per week through end of August! The project wrap up is scheduled for the end of September with irrigation and sod being installed. The Wilderness Falls II project includes 7-duplexes that will consist of four 2-bedroom...

Sacred Heart Daycare Open House

Monday, September 19, 2016

Statement of Commitment

Monday, September 12, 2016

Southeast Community College is committed to a proactive and evidence-based approach that continually assesses and responds to student, community and employer demand for higher education. SCC developed its 2015-2019 Strategic Plan based on a comprehensive assessment of key external and internal trends throughout its 15-county service area. One of the goals in SCC’s new strategic plan is to “expand accessibility of programs and services for all 15 counties of the College’s service area based on student, employer and community demand.” Six locations were identified based on population, accessibility, connectivity, and geographical spacing. Falls City was one of the selected...

Rep. Adrian Smith to Visit Area

Monday, August 29, 2016

Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE) will meet constituents during a mobile office on Wednesday, August 31, in Auburn. A mobile office allows constituents to meet directly with Rep. Smith about federal issues and take advantage of the services available through his office, such as assisting individuals while working with a federal agency, ordering flags flown over the U.S. Capitol, and booking tours in Washington, D.C. Auburn City Hall  1101 J Street, Auburn, NE 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (CDT) For information, please contact Rep. Smith’s Grand Island office at (308) 384-3900.

SCC Learning Center

Monday, August 29, 2016

Falls City EDGE and Southeast Community College are still in the process of finding proper classroom space for the regional learning center that will be located in Falls City.  Mayor Jerry Oliver, who has aided in the site location process, says “Falls City wants to make sure the space allows for proper equipment and training that meets the needs of regional employers, including the industries. The model they have been using in other communities would not meet the needs of our businesses so it’s been a more challenging task to accomplish but we continue to keep on top of the...

Nebraska Business & Industries Celebrated

Monday, August 22, 2016

Nebraska Diplomats gathered on May 4th to recognize the state’s leading businesses and industries for their major contributions to the state’s economy. The Nebraska Diplomats, which sponsor the annual event, is the largest economic development organization in the state of Nebraska. The Diplomats join with other economic development organizations statewide to promote Nebraska’s business climate and quality of life. Governor Pete Ricketts welcomed guests during lunch at Memorial Stadium and proclaimed May 4, 2016 as Business and Industry Recognition Day. Business and Industry attendees also chose to attend one of two tours offered by Lincoln Industries or the...

Community Medical Center Groundbreaking

Monday, August 08, 2016

Community Medical Center celebrated the groundbreaking of their expansion and renovation project in May and many community members, business owners and government officials made it out for the special event. Senator Dan Watermeier spoke on Falls City’s continuous efforts to improve and grow. “This happens down in Falls City so many times, it’s really incredible. I always say the same story, in the fact that, Falls City doesn’t take anything for granted. If they need it – they go out and get it. They go out and fundraise for it, they get around the government regulations, they work with...

Open House

Friday, August 05, 2016

Join SE Nebraska Partners for Progress (P4P) in an Open House

FAST Global Solutions Expansion Underway

Monday, August 01, 2016

FAST Global Solutions is contributing to growth this construction season with a 46’ x 76’ office addition and expanded parking.  They are investing in the facility because they are employing more people than ever before and need the room to accommodate such large scale growth.  The new office space will house current office personnel while adding space for company foreman.  This move will allow for area leads to move into the center office area, located on the shop floor, to more effectively perform their supervisory duties.  The addition will also include a conference room and training area as well...

Talent and People Recruitment

Monday, July 25, 2016

Talent and people recruitment is the new buzz in the economic development arena and Falls City EDGE is joining the effort.  We’re not alone.  The State of Nebraska Department of Economic Development has added staff in the area of talent recruitment as has the communities of Hastings, Omaha, Grand Island, Norfolk and Columbus.  Some are new to the idea and others have been at it for many years.  Falls City EDGE is making it a major focus and strategic priority in 2016 in an effort to build a quality workforce that meets the skilled needs of area business and industry. ...

JOB FAIR!

Monday, July 18, 2016

FAST Global Solutions (formerly WASP) will hold a Job Fair, Thursday July 21st from noon-5PM. The Job Fair will be held at FAST Global Solutions, 1301 E 4th Street. For questions regarding the Job Fair contact Staffing Services, 402-801-8010. There are 10 openings available, to view the positions available go to their website: http://fastsolutions.com/careers/.

BBQ Grand Opening

Monday, July 11, 2016

RKFC, Falls City’s newest industry, is up and running and we welcome them to the industrial park.  This addition adds a new sector, food processing, to our base of employers.  The company went through some major upgrades during the last year including infrastructure upgrades, a building addition and installation of equipment.  Company officials have also completed the hiring process for their initial pool of employees including a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) inspector who holds a permanent parking space at the facility.  It’s very exciting to see a building that has been empty for many years up and running...

Passionate, Proven, Prosperous Year for EDGE

Monday, July 04, 2016

The EDGE Annual Meeting and Banquet was held on Wednesday, January 13th with approximately 135 member-investors attending the event. Beckie Cromer, EDGE Executive Director, served as Master of Ceremonies. The banquet is an annual event that brings together so many volunteers who do so much for the community. EDGE’s top accomplishments for 2015 were showcased in a display and the Annual Report was distributed to investors at the meeting. The most notable success stories of 2015 included the resurgence of the food processing industry with RKFC launching production in October, the groundbreaking on the multi-million dollar, Phase II Excel...

CMC-Groundbreaking

Tuesday, June 14, 2016

Community Medical Center in Falls City will holding its groundbreaking for the expansion and renovation project at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 19. The CMC Board of Directors gave its stamp of approval in late December on a multi-million dollar upgrade that will include a new Family Medicine Clinic, additional surgery space, imaging enhancements, and renovations designed to improve the hospital’s orthopedic and specialty clinics. The CMC Board approved a project budget of $8 million, about two-thirds of which will be spent on construction. Omaha-based Altus Architectural Studios has been hired to design the project and a committee comprised...

Plans for Disc Golf at Falls City’s Stanton Lake Proposed

Tuesday, June 14, 2016

Picture this, a perfect sunny day with your friends and family at Stanton’s Lake, on a beautiful, landscaped, 18 hole disc golf course that was started by a local foundation. That is the image Logan Merz, member of the Tanner Shelby Merz foundation, wanted to portray to the city council Monday evening. “We host a tournament and we get it on the proper channels and websites, things like that, people will come eight to ten hours a way to play tournaments if the course is good, which I’m a firm believer that this course is very good,” said Merz. Click...

SCC Learning Center Location for Falls City Still Uncertain

Tuesday, June 14, 2016

According to Falls City EDGE Director, Beckie Cromer, Falls City and Southeast Community College are still in the process of finding proper classroom space for a learning center. Cromer says, “Falls City wants to make sure the space allows for proper equipment and training that meets the needs of regional employers, including the industries. The model they are using in other communities would not meet the needs of our businesses so it’s been a more difficult task to accomplish but we continue to keep on top of the site selection process.” Click here for the complete article.

Facebook Survey

Friday, June 10, 2016

We want to hear from former residents of the Falls City region, including the tri-state area. Take our brief Facebook survey starting Monday, and if you qualify, we’ll send you a $10 Amazon gift card! Like our Facebook page for more details: https://www.facebook.com/Falls-City-Economic-Development-and-Growth-Enterprise-EDGE-315142223145/

Wilderness Falls Update

Friday, June 10, 2016

  Now is the time to contact Excel Development for rental information at Wilderness Falls! It’s been great construction weather in recent weeks and Wilderness Falls is on target for leasing new units this fall.  The first duplex is scheduled for completion the week of July 15th and the construction plans call for the completion of one unit per week through end of August! The project wrap up is scheduled for the end of September with irrigation and sod being installed.  For more information obout leasing one of the duplexes please contact Excel at 800-378-9366 or download the...

Job Opening

Friday, June 03, 2016

Southeast Community College is looking for a Learning Center Coordinator in Falls City, NE.  For more information or to apply for the position follow this link: https://southeast.peopleadmin.com/postings/4255  

Senator Fischer to Visit Falls City

Friday, May 20, 2016

*MEDIA ADVISORY* Fischer Announces Nebraska Community Coffees May 31 – June 2   WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) will be hosting several community coffee conversations in Nebraska following Memorial Day weekend. These community coffees serve as convenient opportunities for local Nebraskans to hear updates on Senator Fischer’s work and speak with her in a more informal setting. Members of the media are welcome to attend.   Fischer’s May community coffees will take place in the following areas: Auburn, Falls City, Fairbury, Hebron, and York.  ...

Nursing Assistant Course

Friday, April 29, 2016

Southeast Community College will be holding a Nursing Assistant Course in Falls City, June 2-30th. For more information or to register for the course:  https://www.southeast.edu/continuing/nursingassistant/

Business & Industry Week BBQ

Friday, April 08, 2016

The Public is Invited to Attend! Free BBQ Lunch and Company Tour at RKFC, LLC (the new sausage plant) Monday, May 16th 11:30am-1:30pm   Don’t miss it! Falls City EDGE is recognizing RKFC, LLC during the 2016 Business & Industry Week for their Grand Opening and to Welcome them to the Falls City/Richardson County area. Please join us for a BBQ lunch featuring locally made hotdogs and sausages!

April Welding Class

Friday, March 11, 2016

Looking for a job? Several local industries are looking for welders! Get the skills you need to get the job you want right here! For more information contact Falls City EDGE at 402-245-2105. Scholarships maybe available.

Livestock Friendly Designation

Wednesday, March 09, 2016

Richardson County will be presented with the Livestock Friendly designation on March 14th, 3:00 pm at the Courthouse. Join Governor Ricketts in celebrating this honor!    

FALLS CITY AQUATIC CENTER 2016 SUPER SPRINT TRIATHLON

Monday, February 29, 2016

Saturday, July 23rd • 10:30 A.M. Start Time Details below: Race will follow the FCAC Sprint Triathlon – Start Time May Vary Race will start and finish at the Falls City Aquatic Center Entry forms must be received by Monday, July 18th to receive an event t-shirt on race day Race Day Registration will be accepted T-shirts will be mailed out on a later date. SWIM –150 Meters BIKE – 2 Mile RUN – 1 Mile Open To All Individuals 7 - 14 Years of Age “Tri” it as an individual or “Tri” it as a Team...

Advisory Committee for the Falls City Learning Center (LC) Meeting

Wednesday, February 24, 2016

Thank you for your interest in serving on the Advisory Committee for the Falls City Learning Center (LC). We look forward to our first meeting which will be held Tuesday, March 1st, from 4:30 – 7:00 pm at the Grand Weaver Hotel, 1800 Stone St, Falls City.  We will discuss the role and purpose of the Advisory Committee as well as other opportunities that will be available for supporting your LC. We will also begin the important work of identifying the offerings that will have the greatest impact to the LC service area. I hope you are able to...

2015 Investor of the Year - F&M Bank

Wednesday, February 17, 2016

Each year, the Investor and Community Relations committee chooses to honor our most valuable asset, our Investors, by presenting the prestigious EDGE Investor of the Year award.   Our dedicated Investors are the main reason EDGE has been so successful and we thank you for truly believing in the mission of the EDGE organization.   You have invested your hard earned dollars and because of that we have been able to accomplish many things in Falls City and Richardson County. At the 2015 Annual Banquet we presented our 7th annual Investor of the Year award.  The recipient of this year’s award...

2015 Millennial Award

Wednesday, February 17, 2016

Falls City EDGE’s new community based awards give recognition to individual winners of this inaugural year.  We created these awards in order to honor those who have been instrumental in making Falls City/Richardson County the place we enjoy today.  Individuals who dedicate themselves to excellence help make Falls City/Richardson County a vibrant place to do business, work and live.  We to recognized and celebrated this deserving group of people by showcasing them and their families during the 2015 Annual Banquet.  Every individual recognized are/were gifted with unique talents, perspectives and beliefs and they graciously shared these gifts with the community...

2015 Wall of Fame Awards

Wednesday, February 17, 2016

Falls City EDGE’s new community based awards give recognition to these individual winners of this inaugural year.  We created these awards in order to honor those who have been instrumental in making Falls City/Richardson County the place we enjoy today.  Individuals who dedicate themselves to excellence help make Falls City/Richardson County a vibrant place to do business, work and live.  We recognized and celebrated this deserving group of people by showcasing them and their families during the 2015 Annual Banquet awards ceremony.  Every individual being recognized are/were gifted with unique talents, perspectives and beliefs and they graciously shared these gifts...

Operation Employ

Wednesday, February 03, 2016

Looking for a job? Check out Operation Employ, February 11th in Beatrice, NE!

EDGE to Host Lt. Gov. Foley State of the State Address

Monday, January 11, 2016

Falls City EDGE will host Lt. Gov. Foley in Falls City Following Gov. Ricketts’ State of the State Address Lincoln – Today, Lt. Governor Mike Foley announced that he would visit Falls City on Thursday, January 14, 2016 following Governor Pete Ricketts’ State of the State address highlighting his legislative priorities.  Lt. Governor Foley invites the public to attend.  “Nebraskans are invited to join Lt. Governor Foley at one of three locations following Governor Ricketts’ State of the State address,” said Taylor Gage, the Governor’s Public Relations Director.  “This is a great opportunity to hear an update on...

SET Program in Falls City

Tuesday, December 22, 2015

The next Stronger Economies Together (SET) meeting will be held in Falls City on January 6, 2016 at Personal Care Inc.  This is your opportunity to give your input for the regional grant!  If you are interested in attending please contact the EDGE office 402.245.2105

Intern NE

Monday, December 21, 2015

Each summer we have many college students who return home to work and now is the time to start thinking about positions your businesses may have available – or want to create-- this summer. I’m sending some information on the InternNE grant program which offers an opportunity to match 50-75% of wages paid to those college students working in your respective businesses. It’s a great way to give hands on experience to college students and it’s a great way to show them what opportunities are available right here at home. Merz Farm Equipment and Southeast Nebraska Communications have both used...

Welding Class in April 2016

Monday, December 21, 2015

Looking for a job?   Several local industries are looking for welders! Get the skills you need to get the job you want right here! Registration begins January 16, 2016.

2015 EDGE Annual Banquet

Tuesday, December 08, 2015

The EDGE Annual Banquet will be held on Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at the Harkendorff Event Center.  The Social Gathering begins at 6:00 pm while the Dinner and Program are to follow.  Please join us in celebrating the successes we realized in 2015!

Community Medical Center Announces Expansion

Tuesday, December 08, 2015

Community Medical Center is growing. CMC’s Board of Directors approved moving forward with an $8 million construction project, with groundbreaking expected this spring. The project will include a new family medicine clinic, additional surgery space, imaging enhancements, and renovations to improve the hospital’s orthopedic and specialty clinics. CMC’s administrator Ryan Larsen says, “We spent a lot of time evaluating whether new construction was needed and what our focus areas should be. We just moved into our building six years ago, and this was not something we wanted to rush into, but we’ve had enough growth that we need to...

Southeast NE Partners for Progress (P4P) SELECTED AS A STRONGER ECONOMIES TOGETHER REGION

Tuesday, August 18, 2015

Rural Development Voice 402.437.5563 Email: Vicki.schurman@ne.usda.gov Web: http://www.rd.usda.gov/ne

FC EDGE Rebranding

Tuesday, July 28, 2015

In 2016, Falls City EDGE will embark on its 10th year of leading economic development efforts for Falls City and Richardson County.  We’ve had a very successful past with our current brand but as we enter into our 10th year of service to the area the EDGE Board of Director’s felt it was time to rebrand the organization.  We are pleased to present our new logo, tagline, and color scheme which will also be used by the City of Falls City, please see attached. The tag line notes Passionate-Proven-Prosperous.  This really embodies the organization because we have a group...

Fourth Welding Class

Friday, June 12, 2015

Looking for a job? Several local industries are looking for welders! Get the skills you need to get the job you want right here! Learn more.

Congratulations WASP, Inc.

Thursday, May 07, 2015

Congratulations to WASP, Inc. on receiving the "Product of the Year Award" from Ground Support Worldwide! Click here to view the online edition of Ground Support Worldwide and view the original article.

Great Turn Out at AirLanco Open House!

Tuesday, May 05, 2015

Letters Needed!

Wednesday, April 29, 2015

NEEDED...Letters from the community (students, parents, workers, employers, educators, public officials) to demonstrate the need for an Outreach Center! Southeast Community College is in the process of developing its 2015-2019 Strategic Plan. As part of this process, the College has been seeking community input from all 15 counties. Our EDGE 'Tri-State Labor Basin Study Committee' has urged SCC to develop an Outreach Center to improve its delivery of workforce training to the southeast corner of the district. Click here to view the form letter you can sign & mail to SCC.

2014 Investor of the Year

Thursday, January 22, 2015

The Annual EDGE Banquet was held on January 7, 2015.  This years Investors of the Year are WASP Inc. and Merz Farm Equipment. Congratulations to the 2014 Investors of the Year. WASP Inc. celebrated its 25th year in Falls City with a nod from the Nebraska Diplomats as the “2014 Nebraska Business of the Year”! Governor Dave Heineman recognized WASP for their corporate citizenship at a banquet honoring this growing Falls City industry. WASP celebrated substantial job growth by surpassing the 100 employee mark in 2014 after slow but steady growth over the last decade which includes the addition...

Lane Leadership

Monday, September 05, 2016

Lane Leadership is excited to announce that class #3 will begin this fall and now is the time to apply!  The program focuses on developing leadership and board readiness skills; increasing awareness about the community and available resources; networking; exposing stewardship opportunities; and building leaders for the future of the community. Each year, the class participants are exposed to representatives from area businesses, organizations and institutions and to a variety of social and economic issues facing the area. This awareness is developing informed, civic-oriented leaders who are interested in helping direct the future of the community.  Contact Falls City Chamber/Main...

GRAND OPENING RKFC, LLC

Monday, August 15, 2016

It was a soggy, wet and rain filled Monday during the annual EDGE Business and Industry week BBQ but the Investor and Community Relations team of volunteers brightened up everyone’s day with a Grand Opening celebration at RKFC that included lunch and facility tours.  The weather didn’t stop the nearly 150 guests from partaking in locally made products cooked up by Executive Chef Bart Keller who always shares his cooking expertise so generously each year.  This annual event gives us an opportunity to educate the public about the jobs available and the skills needed to successfully compete for the openings...

EDGE Host Lt. Gov. Foley

Monday, July 18, 2016

Falls City EDGE hosted Lt. Governor Mike Foley’s visit to Falls City on January 14th at the Grand Weaver Hotel.  Lt. Governor Foley was traveling the state as a part of the Governor’s initiative to deliver the State of the State speech to constituents across Nebraska.  Lt. Governor Foley highlighted property tax relief, a more efficient government and growing Nebraska by creating more and better paying jobs as key focuses of his administration in 2016. The data shows that Nebraska’s economic growth rate is sluggish and we are 28th in the nation in employment growth.  Our rankings for GDP...

Welding Class in April 2016

Friday, March 11, 2016

FALLS CITY AQUATIC CENTER 2016 SPRINT TRIATHLON

Monday, February 29, 2016

“Triathlon doesn’t build character. It reveals it.”- Unknown Saturday, July 23rd • 8:00 A.M. Start Time See details below: Race will start and finish at the Falls City Aquatic Center Entry forms must be received by Monday, July 18th to receive an event t-shirt on race day Race Day Registration will be accepted. T-shirts will be mailed out on a later date. SWIM – 300 Meters BIKE – 15 K RUN – 5 K “TRI” it as an Individual or “TRI” it as a Team of 3 Open to all individuals 15 years of age and...

Wilderness Falls Phase II Groundbreaking

Monday, August 17, 2015

Please join us for a groundbreaking ceremony for Wilderness Falls Phase II on September 2nd at 11:00 am. Click here to view invitation.

SCC Looks at Locating Centers in SE Nebraska

Friday, July 24, 2015

Falls City is among the communities Southeast Community College is looking at to locate a learning center. Learn more here.

Construction to Begin on “Wilderness Falls II” Housing Development

Thursday, July 09, 2015

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Falls City, Nebraska – July 7, 2015) Falls City Economic Development and Growth Enterprise (EDGE), is pleased to announce Excel Development Group will begin construction on a phase II family housing project at a cost of nearly $3M dollars. Preliminary work for the Wilderness Falls II project is currently underway. This year long construction project, which includes 7-duplexes, will consist of four 2-bedroom units, eight 3-bedroom units and two 4-bedroom units that will rent for $475, $515, and $560 per month respectively. The Wilderness Falls II housing development will be all one level and include...

Unemployment Numbers Drop!

Thursday, June 25, 2015

May 2015 Unemployment Numbers are out and Richardson County has dropped to 2.9%. This is down from 3.7% a year ago!  Read more about the state of Nebraska as a whole here.