Governor Pillen Concludes Trade Mission in Germany

This week, Governor Jim Pillen and Nebraska leaders wrapped up a diplomatic and trade mission to Europe in Germany. This follows three days in the Czech Republic, which concluded with a reception for University of Nebraska alumni on Saturday evening in Prague. On Monday, Pillen held a high-level meeting with Stephan Weil, Minister President of Niedersachsen Government, to explore opportunities to grow trade. Niedersachsen, also known as Lower Saxony, is a federal state in northwestern Germany. The region is known for its ag tech innovation and is home to prominent research institutions and companies that are developing advanced agricultural practices.While in Lower Saxony, the state delegation visited the headquarters of Continental (ContiTech) to thank the company for its investment in Nebraska. ContiTech has a major manufacturing plant in Lincoln, where it makes belts for lawnmowers, snowblowers, and combine headers—along with many other products. The business also has extensive operations in Norfolk, where it manufactures industrial and hydraulic hosing. “In the last few days, we've met with German companies doing business in Nebraska,” said Governor Pillen. “We’re showing our appreciation and discussing how each company can have a greater impact in our state. Two things are very clear from our time here. First, everyone we’ve met in Germany absolutely loves the people in Nebraska. Second, they can’t talk enough about how much they love our melt-in-your-mouth Nebraska beef!” Jim Ramm, a cow-calf producer from Holt County and board member of the Nebraska Beef Council, said, “There is a bus load of people eager to come to Nebraska to see firsthand how we do things. They’re deeply impressed by how we care for our cattle herds.” While strengthening relationships with companies who already invest in Nebraska, the state’s trade delegation is also prioritizing recruitment meetings with German manufacturers considering expansion in the U.S. Nebraska’s trade representatives are highlighting the state’s world-class workforce; business-friendly climate, and advantageous, central location. According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, Germany is tied with Japan as the top source of foreign direct investment (FDI) into Nebraska, accounting for 27 percent of FDI into the state.

Attorney General Hilgers Files Lawsuit Against Social Media “Influencers”

Telecomm Occupation Tax Decreases

Related Articles

Swearing in City Governments

Special Report: Toxic Power

It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas

Construction Begins on New Band Shelter