About the Nebraska Diplomats
With a membership of over 286 business executives and community leaders, Nebraska Diplomats Inc. is the largest economic development organization in Nebraska. We are a nonprofit corporation dedicated to fostering economic growth, supporting businesses, and strengthening Nebraska's position as a premier place to live and work.
Our Mission
Dedicated to Building Nebraska’s Economy
The Nebraska Diplomats are committed to driving economic growth by partnering with the Nebraska Department of Economic Development. Our mission is to support the expansion of existing businesses, attract new enterprises to the state, and enhance Nebraska’s business environment and competitive edge.
Our Role
Serving as a Bridge
Nebraska Diplomats form strategic alliances with other economic development organizations to promote the state's productive business environment and unique quality of life. Our organization serves as a bridge, connecting Nebraska’s business leaders without political, organizational, or geographic restrictions.
Responsibilities of a Nebraska Diplomat
As a Nebraska Diplomat, members take on a proactive role in advancing economic development through the following commitments:
Advocacy & Outreach:
Represent the State of Nebraska and personally contact business leaders in order to interest them in establishing or expanding their business in the State of Nebraska.
Business Engagement:
Assume the personal responsibility of making a minimum of three calls on business leaders and entrepreneurs during each year of my appointment.
Hosting & Engagement:
Make myself available to act as host to industrial prospects and special visitors when such people are in the state, and assist to make their visit to Nebraska productive.
Commitment to Service:
Agree that my appointment as a Nebraska Diplomat shall be for a period of three years. I also agree that reappointment for three more years shall be automatic, unless the Nebraska Diplomat Board of Directors recommends otherwise.
Economic Promotion:
Make myself available to undertake special assignments in economic development promotion for Nebraska, at my own expense, both within and outside the state.
Financial Support:
Accept the commitment to pay annual dues established by the Nebraska Diplomats Board of Directors.