Trusted Community Development

06/19/2026

Shovels in the ground in Gering. 🏡

This afternoon we broke ground on Prairie Sky Villas, 11 new duplex structures bringing 22 workforce housing units to our community. 🚧

This project is funded through Trusted Community Development's Rural Workforce Housing Fund, through the Nebraska Department of Economic Development. 🏘️💰

Work like this doesn't happen without great partners like Integrity Developments LLC, Cinda Munoz and Randy Strom with the Buyer's Realty Team at Nebraska Realty, and the City of Gering. 🙌

This is what regional growth looks like. 🌱

🌾 🏗️ 🏘️ 🏡 🏢 📍

06/19/2026

06/18/2026

06/18/2026

📍 Still Here. Still Worth the Trip.

Looking for a reason to visit Northwest Nebraska? Many of our attractions, including Fort Robinson State Park, Chadron State Park, Agate Fossil Beds, the Museum of the Fur Trade and others, remain open and ready to welcome guests.
Whether you're a first-time visitor or returning to a favorite spot, you'll find the same hospitality, memorable experiences, and local charm that make Northwest Nebraska special.

Plan your visit, support local businesses, and discover why the region continues to be a place worth exploring.

Be part of the comeback story. ❤️

06/17/2026

Grants require clear planning and forward thinking. Learn more about what it takes to apply for grants and how TCD’s writer, Brandy Stone, makes it easier. https://www.tcdne.org/news-and-events/news/p/item/67800/businesses-and-municipalities-in-western-nebraska-can-receive-grant-support-from-tcd

06/17/2026

Happy National Mascot Day to the one, the only, Sparky Goldwest! ⚡

Some mascots have fur. Some have feathers. Some have foam heads. We gave ours a VOICE. 🗣️

That's right. In honor of National Mascot Day, Sparky is officially speaking for the first time, and he has a lot to say about it. 🎙️

🔊Turn up your volume and meet the newly vocal face of Trusted Community Development.

⚡ 🎉 ✨ 🌾 💙

06/15/2026

📅 Summer isn't even "officially" here, and it's already flying by.
Trying to keep track of it all? The TCD Calendar is your go-to spot for local festivals, fundraisers, classes, and grand openings.

👉 Check out what's coming up: https://www.tcdne.org/news-and-events/community-events

⚡ Help us fill in the blanks!
Our calendar is only as good as what the community puts into it. If you are hosting an event and don't see it on the list yet, let's fix that.

It takes just a couple of minutes, costs absolutely nothing, and helps ensure your hard work gets noticed.

👉 Put your event on the calendar here: tcdne.org/submitevent

🌾 ✨ 📅 💙 🎉

06/12/2026

Most of the TCD team spent the week at the NEDA Annual Conference, which meant someone had to stay behind and keep an eye on things.

That someone was Sparky. 👀

Hey, it's me. Sparky Goldwest, Economic Curiosity Coordinator and this week's Interim Everything. ⚡

I answered phones. I checked emails. I supervised the coffee maker.
Okay, I mostly supervised the coffee maker. ☕

I also briefly considered updating my title to Executive Director. Jordan comes back today, so that window is closing fast.

The good news? The office is still standing, nobody accidentally sold Western Nebraska, and the team is heading home with new ideas, new connections, and probably a few extra business cards.
I would call that a successful week. 🌾

⚡ 🏢 🌾 🏙️ 😅

06/11/2026

Trusted Community Development is attending the NEDA Annual Conference in Kearney today, joining economic development professionals from across Nebraska for conversations around community growth, partnerships, and the future of our state. 🌾

A highlight of the conference was hearing from Cory Hepola, host of The My Town Series. His message reinforces something we believe strongly: community storytelling IS economic development. 📖

The way communities share their stories shapes perception, strengthens pride, supports talent attraction, and helps people see opportunity in places they may have overlooked. 🔍

For Western Nebraska, showing up in statewide conversations matters. So does bringing ideas back home that help our communities tell their stories with clarity, confidence, and purpose. 💙🗺️

We are grateful for the opportunity to connect, learn, and represent our region.

🏙️ 📈 🤝 🌾 💙 ✨ 🎬

06/10/2026

Today, we are showcasing Brandy Stone, who writes grants for TCD and other organizations across the region. Learn more about the grant process and how funding works. https://www.tcdne.org/news-and-events/news/p/item/67800/businesses-and-municipalities-in-western-nebraska-can-receive-grant-support-from-tcd