May we never forget.Last night, September 9, 2,977 drones rose over New York Harbor and formed the Twin Towers at full architectural scale.The lights first gathered into a helix, swirling upward before assembling into the shape of the towers.There were exactly 2,977 lights, one for every person killed in the September 11 attacks.The installation, called “2,977 Lights Over New York Harbor,” was created for the 25th anniversary of 9/11 and shaped with input from victims’ families, survivors and first responders. Among those involved was retired FDNY firefighter Tim Brown, who lost close friends on 9/11. Three of the lights honored firefighters Chris Blackwell, Terry Hatton and Michael Lynch.The towers eventually broke apart back into individual lights.
The CNEDD staff had a fantastic time at the MINK Conference earlier this week! Three days filled with inspiring speakers, presentations, and sessions gave us plenty of new ideas and information to bring back home.Each day, our staff divided up the breakout sessions so we could cover as much ground—and learn as much—as possible. With so many great topics to choose from, everyone came away with something different.Here’s a quick takeaway from each of our staff members!
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Investing in the Future
Our mission is to enhance the quality of life in Central Nebraska through community and business development.
Our goal is to make a difference in every county we serve by working together to keep our region strong and viable.
CNEDD provides business, community, and economic development services to the following counties in Central Nebraska: Blaine, Boyd, Brown, Cherry, Custer, Garfield, Greeley, Holt, Keya Paha, Loup, Rock, Sherman, Valley, and Wheeler.
Goals of CNEDD
- Increase the net number of businesses in the CNEDD region to meet the needs of the community and workforce by 2026.
- Improve the quality of life and sustainability of Central Nebraska communities by 2026.
- Retain and attract more young people to Central Nebraska communities by 2026.
- Improve and promote tourism and recreational opportunities in the region by 2026.