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Valentine/Cherry County Economic Development Board

Mission Statement:

"The mission of the Valentine/Cherry County Economic Development Board is to build a solid foundation for economic prosperity and growth in Cherry County, by working together to help businesses grow and expand, promote business retention, encourage new business ventures, and improve residents’ quality of life."

Valentine/Cherry County Survey Results

The Valentine/Cherry County Economic Development Board (VCCEDB) is a quasi-governmental entity organized under Nebraska’s Interlocal Cooperation Act, as a cooperative entity operating under the joint control of the City of Valentine and Cherry County, Nebraska.

Other entities which have been invited to serve on the Board include:

• the Cherry County Visitors Promotion Board
• the Valentine Chamber of Commerce
• the Valentine Youth Planning Commission
• the Minnechaduza Foundation.

The Economic Development Board consists of an eight member Board of Directors. Each entity involved appoints individuals to serve on the board. The city and county each have two representatives and all other entities have one representative serving on the board.

The Board has a regular monthly meeting at the Yucca Dune Building, located at 148 ½ East 1st Street, Valentine, Nebraska, on the 4th Monday of each month beginning at 6 p.m. All meetings are open to the public.

The Valentine/Cherry County Economic Development Board:

• Promotes and supports local business owners through Improvement and expansion.
• Assists in the successful transfer of existing businesses to the next generation of entrepreneurs.
• Builds a more prosperous, dynamic and sustainable local economy.
• Encourages and supports individuals with the desire to start a new business and turn an idea into a profitable reality.
• Enhances the community's ability to attract and recruit new businesses, as well as, new residents and families to our area.
• Expands our economy, stabilizes and potentially decreases property tax rates.
• Creates an atmosphere which encourages superior youth leadership and a vibrant small business climate.

The Sky is The limit!