Pillen Announces Picks for Tax Incentive-Eligible ‘Opportunity Zones,’ a Slate Stretching Statewide

Columbus among cities nominated to receive federal opportunity zone designations

Columbus was among 28 nominated cities across Nebraska for designation as federal opportunity zones, Gov. Jim Pillen announced at a news conference Wednesday.

Beatrice-Gage County census tract nominated for opportunity zone

“Opportunity Zones are powerful tools to encourage investments that will help build housing and create jobs,” Gov. Jim Pillen said in making the announcement Wednesday.

Nebraska leaders expect 'opportunity zones' to deliver housing, growth

Ten Omaha census tracts were designated "Opportunity Zones" to promote investment in business and housing development.

Pillen announces picks for tax incentive-eligible ‘opportunity zones,’ a slate stretching statewide

Norfolk Mayor Shane Clausen at the podium, flanked by Gov. Jim Pillen. From left to right are Mayors Linda Taylor of McCook, John Fagot of Lexington, John Ewing Jr. of Omaha and Maureen Larsen, director of the Nebraska Department of Economic Development. (Photo by Cindy Gonzalez/Nebraska Examiner)LINCOLN — A handful of Nebraska mayors — including one who has watched his town’s biggest employer flee — stood with Gov. Jim Pillen on Wednesday to an…

New 'opportunity zones' will drive investment in underserved communities

As governors prepare to designate new "opportunity zones," lenders and investors should take advantage of the chance to target capital to communities where it will both do good and generate strong returns.