AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoLocal Business: Box Butte Development Corporation named small-business owner Kelsey Ramos its executive director. She will help connect firms with resources and support investment across the county. Investment: Mattel is building a 100,000-square-foot indoor water park in Bellevue, planned to open in late 2027, as it seeks new revenue beyond toy sales. BD also plans more than $1 billion in Nebraska investment as part of a $19 billion U.S. expansion. Workforce and Health: Nebraska launched worker-training grants for key industries, while McCook Hospital secured a $75 million USDA loan to expand its clinic and cancer center. Agriculture: Near-record diesel costs are adding pressure for farmers during harvest. A USDA production surprise also sent corn futures to an eight-week low, sharpening concerns over crop prices and farm income.
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