Panhandle Area Development District
1432 10th Street, Gering, NE 69341 Map
(308) 436-6584
Serving the Nebraska Panhandle Since 1973
Welcome
The Panhandle Area Development District (PADD) is a public, non-profit, council of governments serving the 11-county Nebraska Panhandle.
PADD is governed by a board of regional leaders who are committed to developing programs and strategies to make the Nebraska Panhandle a highly desirable place to work, live, and visit.
PADD's professional staff is engaged in a wide variety of community and regional activities to improve regional competetiveness, stimulate economic growth, and enhance community vitality.
Our Services
Please contact us for more information!
Regional and Community Development PADD assists regional and communtiy projects with
technical assistance, grant writing,
administrative services, city planning, environmental reviews, housing rehab, lead paint tests & nuisance abatement.
Entrepreneurship Training & Financial Assistance
PADD provides gap financing loans to small businnesses; high quality entrepreneurial training (EDGE); and assistance in starting cooperatives.
Western Nebraska Tourism Coalition (WNTC) PADD's WNTC executes efficient and effective tourism promotion through its
