Internships are a workforce pipeline
According to NSWERS (Nebraska Statewide Workforce & Educational Reporting System), “since the 1970s, Nebraska has consistently faced...
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Tonja Brown
Jul 222 min read
Good Life Districts: the back story
The Nebraska Legislature passed the Good Life Transformational Projects Act in 2023. The act emphasizes transformational development...
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Tonja Brown
May 202 min read
What is Grow Grand Island?
Grow Grand Island (GGI) was formed as a 501c3 in 2016 and in many ways functions as a quiet force encouraging and promoting community...
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Tonja Brown
Apr 222 min read
Conestoga Marketplace is ahead of schedule!
It isn’t easy to turn a 1970’s building inside out, but the developer, Woodsonia, reports that they are ahead of schedule at Conestoga...
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Tonja Brown
Mar 143 min read
Grand Island recognized nationally for economic growth
In a remarkable testament to economic resilience and strategic development initiatives, Grand Island has proudly emerged as the...
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Tonja Brown
Mar 132 min read
Grand stuff to celebrate
During last Tuesday’s City Council meeting, Grow Grand Island shared in celebrating some exciting community recognitions. The first was...
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Tonja Brown
Jan 202 min read
Working together is success
Grow Grand Island Inc. (GGI) was formed in October 2016 following an extensive community visioning process. The primary purpose of...
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Tonja Brown
Nov 20, 20232 min read
Getting an EDGE to advance careers
On November 15, 16 employees graduated from a 9-week professional development program called EDGE. These individuals were identified by...
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Tonja Brown
Oct 23, 20232 min read
A wave of good news...
Famed college basketball coach John Wooden once said “good things take time, as they should.” There’s a wave of good news hitting Grand...
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Tonja Brown
Sep 18, 20232 min read
Creative tension is a good thing
As the Grow Grand Island Executive Committee gears up for our October retreat, it is inspiring to look back over the last several years...
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Tonja Brown
Aug 21, 20232 min read
What's on Your Grand Island Wish List?
Whether you live, work, or play here, Grow Grand Island wants to hear from you. We have three simple questions for you to answer: 1) What...
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Tonja Brown
Jul 17, 20232 min read
Strong neighbors make strong communities
Grow Grand Island received an AARP Quick Action Challenge Grant in 2022 for a neighborhood strengthening project called “The Art of...
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Tonja Brown
Jun 19, 20232 min read
GRAND life 2.0
In January 2021, Grow Grand Island provided $70,000 in funding toward the development of a community brand and subsequent marketing...
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Tonja Brown
May 18, 20232 min read
Welcome to Amur Plaza
The fencing is about to come down around the new area in Railside—soon to be known as Amur Plaza. Mark your calendar for June 2 at 5pm...
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Tonja Brown
Apr 19, 20233 min read
Attracting talent is not a sprint, it is a marathon
Article by Courtney Glock, Vice President, Grand Island Area Chamber of Commerce... Several years ago, the Grand Island Area Chamber of...
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Tonja Brown
Mar 21, 20232 min read
Gearing up for GI internships
The Grand Island business community is always seeking ideas and concepts to expand and train our professional workforce. The goal of...
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Tonja Brown
Mar 15, 20232 min read
Looking back, looking ahead & bit of bragging...
Grow Grand Island has been working diligently and purposefully over these last six years to fulfill our mission “to cultivate bold ideas...
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