# Nebraska Establishes Economic Growth Working Group

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen signed Executive Order 26-22 on September 29, 2026, establishing a statewide Economic Growth Working Group chaired by the Nebraska Department of Economic Development. The group will coordinate business recruitment, site selection, and economic expansion; develop an inventory of sites and infrastructure; and hold regional business roundtables. It is due to deliver an initial framework by **December 31, 2026**, and a multi-year plan by **June 30, 2027**. The announcement describes planning and stakeholder engagement, not an active solicitation or contract.

- Economic development firms and contractors with site-readiness or infrastructure capabilities can engage with the Department’s planning activities and regional roundtables as they take shape.
- The site and infrastructure inventory may help identify future development needs, but the order does not announce funding, contract values, or specific procurement requirements.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 30, 2026

### Government Entities
- Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED)
- Office of the Governor of Nebraska
- Governor’s Policy Research Office

### Sources
- [Gov. Pillen Signs Executive Order Establishing Coordinated Statewide Economic Strategy | Office of Governor Jim Pillen](https://governor.nebraska.gov/gov-pillen-signs-executive-order-establishing-coordinated-statewide-economic-strategy) - NE