Grand Island recognized nationally for economic growth

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. -- A central Nebraska city is being recognized for economic growth in 2023.

According to a news release, the City of Grand Island is ranked 22nd nationally in an Area Development Leading Metro Locations study. That makes it the highest-ranked Nebraska metro area.

“We are incredibly thankful for our community partnerships, and it’s through these relationships that we are making Grand Island stronger,” Mayor Roger Steele said. “Our work in growing this great city has been a point of pride, and to have these efforts recognized in this national study will only add to our desire to continue on this path.”

Grand Island ranked third for core economic indicators, 11th for economic strength, and 30th for wage and salary growth out of 384 metros in the United States. 

The news release said it was a five-year study that measured data of metro communities across the U.S., including local gross domestic product and how it’s trending, unemployment rates, job growth, and other factors.