Beatrice, Nebraska

The Community Development Department is responsible for ensuring that consistent quality of property and building construction is completed for the safety of tenants and long-term value to property owners. The staff reviews building plans and issues building permits, along with performing building inspections. The city lists economic development resources such as loans under Business & Development, including the Downtown Revitalization Grant Program and related financing options.

Gage Area Growth Enterprise (NGage) is a county-wide economic development group located in Beatrice, Gage County, Nebraska. It works to create opportunities for businesses to start, grow or move to Gage County, while increasing economic opportunities for individuals and families through good jobs with positive workforce skills, with target industries including advanced manufacturing, logistics/distribution, health care related businesses, and agriculture related businesses including, ag processing, storage, distribution, and agriculture equipment.

Our mission is to provide quality leadership and services that enable Nebraska’s communities, businesses, and people to succeed in a global economy, with programs and resources for starting and growing a business, housing, and economic recovery.

Union Pacific's Industrial Development team provides guidance and rail project management to help businesses build, expand, or locate rail-served sites on Union Pacific’s expansive network, connecting them to the global economy.