Good Life Districts: the back story
The Nebraska Legislature passed the Good Life Transformational Projects Act in 2023. The act emphasizes transformational development...
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Tonja Brown
- May 20
- 2 min
What is Grow Grand Island?
Grow Grand Island (GGI) was formed as a 501c3 in 2016 and in many ways functions as a quiet force encouraging and promoting community...
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Tonja Brown
- Apr 22
- 2 min
Conestoga Marketplace is ahead of schedule!
It isn’t easy to turn a 1970’s building inside out, but the developer, Woodsonia, reports that they are ahead of schedule at Conestoga...
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Tonja Brown
- Mar 14
- 3 min
Grand Island recognized nationally for economic growth
In a remarkable testament to economic resilience and strategic development initiatives, Grand Island has proudly emerged as the...
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Tonja Brown
- Mar 13
- 2 min
Grand stuff to celebrate
During last Tuesday’s City Council meeting, Grow Grand Island shared in celebrating some exciting community recognitions. The first was...
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Tonja Brown
- Jan 20
- 2 min
Working together is success
Grow Grand Island Inc. (GGI) was formed in October 2016 following an extensive community visioning process. The primary purpose of...
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Tonja Brown
- Nov 20, 2023
- 2 min
Getting an EDGE to advance careers
On November 15, 16 employees graduated from a 9-week professional development program called EDGE. These individuals were identified by...
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Tonja Brown
- Oct 23, 2023
- 2 min
A wave of good news...
Famed college basketball coach John Wooden once said “good things take time, as they should.” There’s a wave of good news hitting Grand...
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Tonja Brown
- Sep 18, 2023
- 2 min
Creative tension is a good thing
As the Grow Grand Island Executive Committee gears up for our October retreat, it is inspiring to look back over the last several years...
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Tonja Brown
- Aug 21, 2023
- 2 min
What's on Your Grand Island Wish List?
Whether you live, work, or play here, Grow Grand Island wants to hear from you. We have three simple questions for you to answer: 1) What...
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Tonja Brown
- Jul 17, 2023
- 2 min
Strong neighbors make strong communities
Grow Grand Island received an AARP Quick Action Challenge Grant in 2022 for a neighborhood strengthening project called “The Art of...
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Tonja Brown
- Jun 19, 2023
- 2 min
GRAND life 2.0
In January 2021, Grow Grand Island provided $70,000 in funding toward the development of a community brand and subsequent marketing...
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Tonja Brown
- May 18, 2023
- 2 min
Welcome to Amur Plaza
The fencing is about to come down around the new area in Railside—soon to be known as Amur Plaza. Mark your calendar for June 2 at 5pm...
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Tonja Brown
- Apr 19, 2023
- 3 min
Attracting talent is not a sprint, it is a marathon
Article by Courtney Glock, Vice President, Grand Island Area Chamber of Commerce... Several years ago, the Grand Island Area Chamber of...
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Tonja Brown
- Mar 21, 2023
- 2 min
Gearing up for GI internships
The Grand Island business community is always seeking ideas and concepts to expand and train our professional workforce. The goal of...
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Tonja Brown
- Mar 15, 2023
- 2 min
Looking back, looking ahead & bit of bragging...
Grow Grand Island has been working diligently and purposefully over these last six years to fulfill our mission “to cultivate bold ideas...
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