(November 5, 2026) The Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development (LPED) announces Brandon Wilcox as its new Vice President of Economic Development. Wilcox will officially join LPED on December 21, 2026, bringing extensive experience in economic development and business recruitment to the organization.

The Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development (LPED) is thrilled to announce details about the upcoming 2026 JumpStart Challenge, a two-week reverse pitch competition that flips the usual startup contest. Instead of founders bringing an idea, established Nebraska organizations bring real problems, and founders, builders and entrepreneurs compete to solve them.

Lincoln Littles and the Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development (LPED) are excited to announce that nine additional local organizations have been certified through the Lincoln Family-Friendly Workplace Certification Program. With this latest round of certifications, the program has now recognized 60 Lincoln organizations as family-friendly workplaces.

The Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development (LPED) announces that Luke Peltz, Vice President of Economic Development, will be departing the organization after accepting a new professional opportunity.

Lincoln Littles and the Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development (LPED) are thrilled to announce that 12 additional local organizations have been certified through the Lincoln Family-Friendly Workplace Certification Program.