Beatrice named community of the year by Nebraska Diplomats

The city of Beatrice and an area company were recognized for their achievements by the Nebraska Diplomats on Nov. 2.

The group held its Southeast Regional Economic Development Celebration in Seward, where Beatrice was named its community of the year for being a leader in community growth and business partnerships.

Beatrice was selected by the Nebraska Diplomats because the city leads by example, with key projects from businesses including Landmark Snacks, Rare Earth Salts, Duonix Biodiesel, Hybrid Turkeys and Worldlawn Power Equipment, to name a few.

“Beatrice has made deliberate investments in the community, its people and its infrastructure,” Mayor Stan Wirth said in a press release. “These investments have led to business and community growth and this recognition verifies we are on a path to success.”

The Nebraska Diplomats is a group that travels the globe representing Nebraska, its people and businesses, and the group helps foster the growth of Nebraska. It is a non-profit corporation and is the largest economic development organization in the state, with a membership of more than 286 business executives and community leaders.

Walker Zulkoski, director of the NGage economic development group, said the regional awards were presented in four categories, and for Beatrice to claim two of them was a major achievement.

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