Pierce County is ranked #1 in the areas of:
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Whether you are a Nebraska native looking to return home or are considering a move to our great state for the first time, we invite you to get to know Pierce County and Northeast Nebraska. It's special, just like you. In addition to our Quality of Life, Economic Opportunity & Diversity, Education & Skill, and Growth videos, our community tabs also feature videos that highlight Pierce, Plainview, and Osmond.
Located in Northeast Nebraska, Pierce County offers a labor force of 4,200 people and thousands more within 15 minutes of any direction. 95% of the workforce has a high school diploma and 23% has associate or bachelor's degrees.
With a solid agriculture base, Pierce County is full of hardworking individuals ready to lend a helping hand. We pride ourselves on our strong rural ties and servant characteristics that are seen in workplaces, schools, churches, and community efforts.
The 2019 Nebraska Thriving Index provides economic developers, local elected officials, and community leaders with economic and quality of life indicators so strategic, future-focused investments can be made. Pierce County is part of the North 81 region in this index, which was ranked 1st among its peers in four areas. This region performs well among its peers in terms of employment, wage and population growth, entrepreneurship, labor force participation, and quality of life. The North 81 region also ranks 2nd for Demographic Growth & Renewal and Social Capital.
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111 W. Court Street
Pierce, NE 68767
Phone: 402-992-2535
Email: director@pcedne.com
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NEBRASKA FAIR HOUSING ACT LAW RELATED TO HOUSING Source: Laws 1991 LB825; 2004, LB625; 2005, LB 361; 2012, LB 782; 2021, LB 540. 20-301. Act, how cited. Sections 20-301 to 20-344 shall be known and may be cited as the Nebraska Fair neoc.nebraska.gov
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Pierce County News & Events
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09/01 | Rivet Roaster Openin... | - |
09/11 | Pierce City Wide Rum... | - |
09/12 | Hunter Education Cou... | - |
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09/21 | Pierce ECAP Building... | - |
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10/30 | Pierce Chamber Trick... | - |
10/30 | Plainview Downtown T... | - |
12/03 | Osmond Christmas Cel... | - |
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12/07 | Plainview Fund- Nebr... | - |
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12/08 | Plainview City Counc... | - |
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12/10 | Pierce County Econom... | - |
12/12 | Plainview Hometown H... | - |
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12/14 | Village of Hadar Cou... | - |
06/21 | July 21 | All Day |
09/19 | Liquidation Popup $5... | - |
What can we do for you
Our mission is to sustain and grow the county's economic and outstanding quality of life by providing leadership and resources for business creation, expansion, retention, new business recruitment, and community development.
Susan Norris, Director
111 W. Court Street Pierce, NE 68767
Email: director@pcedne.com
Phone: 402-992-2535
Pierce County Economic Development
Phone: (402) 992-2535 | Email: director@pcedne.com