SENDD Seeks Public Comments on Draft 2027–2031 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS)

LINCOLN, NE – 11.06.2026 – The Southeast Nebraska Development District (SENDD) invites residents, businesses, local governments, and community organizations to review and provide feedback on the draft 2027–2031 CEDS during a 30-day public comment period.

The CEDS serves as a five-year roadmap for economic development, investment, and regional growth across SENDD's 16-county service area. Developed in collaboration with the CEDS Strategy Committee and regional stakeholders, the plan identifies economic opportunities, challenges, and strategies to strengthen southeast Nebraska's economic resilience and quality of life.

The 2027–2031 CEDS focuses on Quality of Life and Quality of Place, with priorities including rural economy and business development, workforce development, housing, infrastructure and resilience, and community development. The strategy incorporates regional economic data, community and business survey findings, stakeholder input, and an action plan to guide future economic development efforts.

SENDD encourages residents and organizations in Butler, Fillmore, Gage, Jefferson, Johnson, Lancaster, Nemaha, Otoe, Pawnee, Polk, Richardson, Saline, Saunders, Seward, Thayer, and York Counties to review the draft and provide feedback.

The draft CEDS Action plan will be available for public review and comment from November 6 through December 6, 2026. The draft document and public comment survey can be accessed at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Z2VTBYS or by scanning the QR code provided below.

Written comments may be submitted by email to njahan@sendd.org or by mail to SENDD, 7407 O Street, Lincoln, NE 68510. All comments must be received by 12.06.2026. 

Following the public comment period, SENDD will review the feedback and make appropriate revisions before presenting the final CEDS to the SENDD Board for approval and subsequent submission to the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA).