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Gross Sarpy reports stronger building permits, workforce outreach and statewide developer event
Summary
A Gross Sarpy representative told the Papillion City Council on June 3 that building permit numbers are higher year‑over‑year, that the agency held a trades day for high‑school juniors and seniors with nearly 100 students, and that it hosted the Nebraska Economic Developers Association with 200 attendees, including a tour of an Amazon facility.
At the June 3 Papillion City Council meeting, a Gross Sarpy representative delivered a quarterly economic development report, saying that local building permit numbers are “well above where you were at this time last year” and outlining workforce and outreach activities the agency organized.
The Gross Sarpy representative said federal-level tariff conversations had slowed some project activity, but that the county and city were continuing proactive outreach to local businesses. On workforce engagement, the presenter described a first trades day aimed at juniors and seniors: seven construction companies, five unions and one community college participated, with 98 students attending and rotating through hands-on activities including welding and equipment demonstrations.
The presenter said the agency hosted 200 professionals from across the state for the Nebraska Economic Developers Association conference and arranged a tour of an Amazon facility as part of the programming. The representative also cited local panels on workforce housing and urban waters projects.
Council members did not take formal action on the report; the presentation was informational. The presenter invited questions and thanked partners and staff for their cooperation in hosting events and outreach.
