Norfolk’s Brand New Skate Park now Open
From rotting wood to solid concrete. The new park is not just more robust, it also gives much more to ride on. NORFOLK – “Look at this turnout,” said Norfolk Mayor Josh Moenning to a crowd gathered at 901 Blaine Street. “for what is now one of the best skate parks in the midwest.” $500,000 […]
First tenants of business park announced at groundbreaking ceremony
A ceremony was held Wednesday afternoon to commemorate the groundbreaking of Bradford Business Park, a new commercial business park in western Norfolk. The ceremony, held at the Norfolk Public Library after an on-site groundbreaking was canceled shortly before the event started, honored the individuals and businesses that helped make the development a reality. The development’s […]
Turning downtown parking lot into a park
Construction on a new park for downtown Norfolk officially broke ground this week. Beckenhauer Construction of Norfolk has started on Riverpoint Square, located adjacent to the Johnny Carson mural on Third Street and Norfolk Avenue. Construction is expected to last three to four months, said Steve Rames, Norfolk city engineer, giving a completion date later […]
BCBSNE expands remote-working opportunities to support job growth and economic development
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) launched a pilot program to recruit work-from-home customer service representatives in Norfolk, Columbus and greater Omaha, demonstrating its commitment to Nebraska’s economic development, a sustainable remote-working environment and localized member support. As part of the pilot, 10 new employees started Aug. 31, with more to follow soon. […]
Career Scholarship Program Provides Support for Wayne State Scholars
The newly created program will provide funding for students pursuing careers in critical workforce areas and will help support WSC’s Cooperative Education program. Wayne State College is proud to announce that the Nebraska Legislature approved the Career Scholarship Program to provide funding for student support aimed at growing the state’s workforce in high demand fields. […]
