About
If your aspirations lead you to Custer County, we are committed to helping you turn them into reality.
Background
Who We Are
get to know us
The Custer Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that works to promote economic development in Custer County, Nebraska. The organization was founded in 2003 and is focused on supporting and growing local businesses, attracting new businesses and residents to the area, and fostering quality of life for the community.
CEDC is governed by a board of directors made up of business leaders and community members. The organization is funded through membership fees. If you or your business is interested in becoming a member of CEDC, please visit our Members page.
Priorities
what we do
how we make a difference
Our mission is to provide leadership to facilitate the retention, expansion, formation, attraction, and revitalization of business in Custer County. We provide a range of services and resources to help businesses succeed, including business planning assistance, access to capital, workforce development, and marketing support.
We partner with local government agencies and other economic development organizations to promote economic growth in the county through the areas identified below. Click on an area of focus to learn more or find local resources and available programs.
Leadership
Meet Us
Executive Committee
The Custer Economic Development Corporation is fortunate to have an executive committee built from caring community members and experienced business leaders that are passionate about Custer County’s future. They are deeply committed to promoting the growth and prosperity of our local economy.
Jami Anderson
Chair
Thomas Livestock Co.
Thomas Livestock Co.
Jim Duncan
Vice Chair
Sennett, Duncan, Jenkins & Wickham P.C., L.L.O.
Sennett, Duncan, Jenkins & Wickham P.C., L.L.O.
Caitlyn Peterson
Secretary
Shantel Daake
Treasurer
Bruning Bank
Bruning Bank
Jerry Adams
Adams Land and Cattle Co.
Don Cantrell
Cantrell Farms
Mike Evans
Evans Feed
Stuart Fox
Nebraska State Bank
Levi French
Sargent Pipe
Joyce Richardson
Runza
Chris Smith
Palmer Monument Co.
John Sennett
Sennett, Duncan, Jenkins & Wickham PC LLO
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Partners
Our Members
Who Supports Our Cause
These businesses and organizations continually invest in themselves, their customers, and their communities. They govern our organization via our board of directors and serve as a channel for our residents to communicate what matters to them so that we make informed decisions. We are grateful to these members for investing in Custer County’s economic development efforts.
