Nebraska Lt. Governor Mike Foley announced recently Scribner’s recertification in the state’s Economic Development Certified Community (EDCC) program recently.
Foley honored local leaders Thursday on behalf of the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) for achievements ranging from recreational development to growth in the business community.
Scribner is one of 40 communities in Nebraska to earn membership in the EDCC program that is sponsored by the Nebraska Diplomats and administered by DED. State officials established the program in 2005 to recognize communities for preparedness to attract new industries and efforts to grow existing businesses.
As part of the certification process, qualifying communities must identify a well-defined program that actively engages with their current business community and offers a supportive environment for welcoming new economic development projects. Scribner received program certification in 2010 and earned its first recertification in 2015.
Over the past five years, local leaders have prioritized development efforts to enhance recreational opportunities within the community. The city received a $60,000 Civic and Community Center Financing Fund grant from DED for infrastructure upgrades at Mohr Auditorium, which will include handicapped-accessibility improvements regulated by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Scribner also qualified for a Community Development Block Grant assistance for ADA barrier removal at two shelters in the city park. A recently completed walkway improved accessibility between the Scribner swimming pool and the Dodge County Fairgrounds. In addition to park improvements, the city invested in two bio-diesel-powered generators to strengthen Scribner’s electrical infrastructure. The $1.75 million project was finished last fall.
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