RURAL CREATIVITY - SMALL TOWN NEBRASKA
March 19, 2020
MARCH 2020 WEBINAR
In this session, Doug Koch (President of Petersburg Industrial Development Corporation) and Michelle Olson (Executive Director at Boone County Development Agency), their journey of developing housing in a rural community. Koch and Olson discussed hurdles that they faced while Petersburg created 19 residential lots during 2021-2020.

The November HomeNE webinar focused on rural housing initiatives in Nebraska, with a presentation from John Madsen and Jon Schmaderer highlighting successful housing development strategies in Stuart. They discussed partnerships, funding approaches, and the role of local organizations in promoting affordable housing.

In the September HomeNE webinar focused on community engagement and housing challenges in Cumming County, David Branch highlighted the successful Give Get Grow program, which supported local businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. He then provided a detailed overview of ongoing housing projects aimed at expanding affo


