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Nebraska's Economic Future David Iaquinta University of Nebraska-Lincoln University of Nebraska - Lincoln DigitalCommons@University of Nebraska - Lincoln Agricultural Leadership, Education & Strategic Discussions for Nebraska Communication Department 2009 Nebraska's Economic Future David Iaquinta University of Nebraska-Lincoln William Wehrbein University of Nebraska-Lincoln Timothy Donahue University of Nebraska-Lincoln James Koehn University of Nebraska-Lincoln Jim Partington University of Nebraska-Lincoln See next page for additional authors Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/sdn Iaquinta, David; Wehrbein, William; Donahue, Timothy; Koehn, James; Partington, Jim; Decker, Christopher; and Fransecky, Roger, "Nebraska's Economic Future" (2009). Strategic Discussions for Nebraska. 4. https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/sdn/4 This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Agricultural Leadership, Education & Communication Department at DigitalCommons@University of Nebraska - Lincoln. It has been accepted for inclusion in Strategic Discussions for Nebraska by an authorized administrator of DigitalCommons@University of Nebraska - Lincoln. Authors David Iaquinta, William Wehrbein, Timothy Donahue, James Koehn, Jim Partington, Christopher Decker, and Roger Fransecky This article is available at DigitalCommons@University of Nebraska - Lincoln: https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/sdn/4 Volume 2 | May 2009 STRATEGIC DISCUSSIONS FOR nebraska Nebraska’s Economic Future R University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications Acknowledgements Nebraska’s Strategic Discussions for Nebraska is grateful to its funding Dear Readers: organization – the Robert and Ardis James Family Foundation in Economic Future New York. Their financial support and their guidance have made this project possible. Strategic Discussions for Nebraska is a grant- 6 . Introduction funded research project located in the University of Strategic Discussions for Nebraska benefits from the Nebraska–Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications. The project began July 1, 2007 and INTERVIEWS involvement and advice of an external advisory board. We wish to 10 . Richard Baier express appreciation to the board members: performs studies on topics of national interest and how they affect Nebraska and the people who live here. 12 . Greg Ibach Jonathan Brand, J.D., President of Doane College in Crete We hold conversations in communities throughout 14 . Sandra Scofield the state to encourage the public to become involved in 16 . Senator Bill Avery Dr. Eric Brown, General Manager of improving statewide communication. Through these 18 . Governor Dave Heineman KRVN Radio in Lexington qualitative studies and discussions, we hope we can raise state and national awareness of important issues 19 . Jerry Deichert Dr. Will Norton, Jr., Dean of the UNL and how they affect Nebraska and eventually, affect 20 . Senator Kathy Campbell College of Journalism and Mass Communications public policy. 22 . Lincoln Mayor Chris Beutler Our first magazine, Immigration in Nebraska, was Dr. Frederik Ohles, President of Nebraska Wesleyan 23 . Peter Kotsiopulos published in June 2008. It presented research and University in Lincoln 24 . Bright Futures Foundation opinions collected through nearly 100 interviews in 26 . Roger T. Larson Dr. Janie Park, President of Chadron State College, in Chadron communities throughout the state. This magazine focuses on Nebraska’s economic 27 . Kathleen Thornton Harvey Perlman, J.D., Chancellor of the future. It includes a summary of our findings; stories University of Nebraska–Lincoln based on individual interviews; summaries of COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS community conversations; and five articles written 30 . Ord James Seacrest, Retired Newspaper Publisher, Lincoln specifically for this magazine. The articles represent 32. North Platte varied geographical perspectives as well as perspectives Jose Soto, J.D., Vice President of Affirmative Action, 34 . Kearney Equity and Diversity, Southeast Community College Area, Lincoln on various parts of the state’s economy. We selected Beatrice, Columbus, Kearney, North 36 . Beatrice Lyn Wallin Ziegenbein, J.D., Executive Director, Platte and Ord for community conversations; we also 38 . Columbus Peter Kiewit Foundation in Omaha convened a focus group of University of Nebraska– 40 . University of Nebraska–Lincoln Lincoln students to gain the perspective of Nebraska’s future leaders. Additionally, we visited Aurora, Falls ARTicLES We also wish to thank the ex-officio board members: City, Omaha and South Sioux City for photos and interviews. 44 . David Iaquinta This is only part of the information collected during 49 . William Wehrbein Ralph James, Executive Director of Executive Education this study. You can find more stories, photographs and 52 . Timothy Donahue & James Koehn Harvard Business School, Cambridge, Massachusetts video clips on our project’s website: www.unl.edu/sdn. 56 . Jim Partington You may access a pdf of this magazine through the Dr. Robert James, President 58 . Christopher Decker Enterprise Asset Management, Inc., New York, New York website, as well as the pdf of Immigration in Nebraska. I welcome your comments on this study and your 64 . Roger Fransecky Cathy James Paglia, Director suggestions for future studies. If you would like Enterprise Asset Management. Inc., New York, New York additional copies of this magazine, please contact me. STRATEGIC DISCUSSIONS FOR nebraska Sincerely, Strategic Discussions for Nebraska also appreciates the Coordinator . Mary H. Garbacz involvement of the faculty and staff of the UNL College of Design . Adam Wagler Research . Nkem Kalu Journalism and Mass Communications, including the advice of Jacob Varvel Dr. Will Norton, Jr., Dean; Dr. Linda Shipley, Associate Dean; Tim Anderson; Dr. Charlyne Berens; Dr. Ruth Brown; Kathy Mary Garbacz, Coordinator Strategic Discussions for Nebraska Christensen; Trina Creighton; Michelle Hassler; Phyllis Larsen; Strategic Discussions for Nebraska College of Journalism and Mass Communications 133 Andersen Hall Amy Struthers; and Dr. John Wunder. [email protected] [email protected] University of Nebraska–Lincoln 402.472.3075 Lincoln, Nebraska 68588-0443 Tel: 402.472.3075 Fax: 402.472.8597 Front cover images from left to right: www.unl.edu/sdn North Platte, Nebraska University of Nebraska–Lincoln All articles written by Strategic Discussions for Falls City, Nebraska Nebraska except when noted. All photography by Omaha, Nebraska Adam Wagler except when noted. Nebraska’s Economic Future University of Nebraska–Lincoln Nebraska’s Economic Future Nine Mile Prairie billion in 2006 and $4.2 billion in 2007. According to Greg power plants, transportation and communication. Ibach, Director of the Nebraska Department of Agriculture, It’s expensive to build these things and expensive to main- exports bring the state a steady flow of domestic and interna- tain existing facilities. Dr. Doug Kristensen, Chancellor of the tional sales and allow the state to remain strong during finan- University of Nebraska-Kearney, told us many of the state’s Introduction cial cycles that affect the U.S. and other countries. Nebraska school buildings were built about the same time – about 100 is fortunate to have not only the natural resources to produce years ago – and are beginning to crumble, requiring extensive some of the best agricultural products – and can source and costly repairs or replacement. the needed parts and material for the manufactured prod- Nebraska’s Economic Future ucts – but also has the people with the needed background, Changing Nebraska’s Layout? EcONOMY knowledge, experience and work ethic to produce the quality The Strategic Discussions for Nebraska team interviewed t has been interesting to visit with individuals in various communities in Nebraska to learn their products, Ibach said. a number of people who believe Nebraska should change its perspectives about Nebraska’s economic future. In their collective view, the economic future of Nebraska county structure. I Importance of Education and Technology Ninety-three counties were needed when people had to use comes down to a few basic themes: agriculture, education, technology, infrastructure, leadership, statewide There are no greater proponents of education than people in a horse and buggy to get to the county seat, but some say the cooperation. And people. greater Nebraska. The state’s education system is good and is state could save money if the counties were merged, creating one of the drawing cards for businesses interested in locating about 15 larger counties. Others say there would be few dollars in the state. in savings and would widen the gap between greater Nebraska Nebraskans like where they live. Young and old, they like the is often overlooked when people share concerns about taxes. Nebraskans know that jobs today and in the future will re- and eastern Nebraska in accessibility to services. quire more knowledge of technology in all its forms. Whether Others suggest a “hub and spoke” regional layout, in which nebraska “sense of place” they feel here. They like being part of the leg- One of the state’s main concerns is the declining work force, endary work ethic. They like the fact that, for the most part, they particularly in greater Nebraska. This magazine contains several people work in information technology in Omaha, farm near one town would be the hub and about 10 or 12 smaller com- feel safe here. They like the fact that Nebraska agriculture helps stories that refer to the work force shortage and
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