Aurora Development Corporation

09/11/2026

📸 SHOW US WHAT’S NEXT: INFRASTRUCTURE

You might not think of infrastructure as something worth photographing—but it's everywhere.

The roads we drive on.
The water that reaches our homes.
The sewer systems beneath our feet.
The infrastructure supporting our businesses and neighborhoods.

Infrastructure is what helps a community grow.

This week, we're asking:

What does Aurora's infrastructure look like through your eyes? 📸

Share a photo of:

🛣️ A road or street project
🚧 Construction happening around town
🏗️ New development
🏠 New homes
🏢 New businesses
💧 Water or wastewater infrastructure
🌱 A new development site
📍 A place you see Aurora growing

Let's show how the investments we make today are helping build Aurora for tomorrow.

Built for What’s Next.

📸 SHOW US WHAT’S NEXT!
Post your photo in the comments and help us tell Aurora's story through your eyes.

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09/09/2026

Our Executive Director, Kelsey Bergen, is attending the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce & Industry Economic Development Summit today, connecting with economic development leaders and industry professionals from across Nebraska.

The summit brought together leaders to discuss key topics shaping our state’s future—including the data center boom, regional collaboration, community improvement districts, and the economic outlook.

We’re proud to have Kelsey representing Aurora Development Corporation and bringing new ideas, connections, and opportunities back to our community!

09/08/2026

🏭 What is made in Aurora?

You might be surprised.

From electronics and modular homes to custom fabrication and specialized products, Aurora is home to manufacturers and businesses that make things used across Nebraska, across the country and beyond.

This week, we're celebrating the people behind those products.
📸 Your challenge: Show us what manufacturing looks like in Aurora!

Share your favorite local manufacturing business in the comments or on your page and tag Aurora Development Corporation. We would love to hear about the local products you use to learn about a manufacture you work for.

Let's show everyone that there's a lot more being made in Aurora than you might think.

Built here. Made here. Built for what's next.

09/04/2026

SHOW US WHAT'S BEING MADE IN AURORA! 🏭

This week, we're celebrating the people and businesses that make things happen—and make things right here in Aurora.

We want to see:
🔧 A machine at work
👷 Employees on the production floor
📦 A product being prepared for shipment
🏗️ A project being built
⚙️ A behind-the-scenes look at manufacturing
🤝 A local business supporting another manufacturer
📸 Or simply a photo that shows “Made in Aurora”

Businesses: Share a photo from your workplace and tell us what you're making!

Employees: Show us what a day at work looks like.

Residents: If you see something being manufactured, fabricated or built in Aurora, snap a photo and share it with us.

📸 SHOW US WHAT’S NEXT!
Post your photo in the comments and help us tell Aurora's story through your eyes.

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09/02/2026

BUILT FOR WHAT’S NEXT: VALUE-ADDED AGRICULTURE

What happens when you combine a strong agricultural economy with innovative businesses?

Opportunity.

Aurora is home to agricultural businesses that take products grown in our region and turn them into something more.

From Aurora Cooperative and KAAPA Ethanol to Beck's Corn Seed Production and Specialty Ag Formulations, agriculture creates an economic ripple effect throughout our community.

These businesses bring investment, jobs and opportunities to Hamilton County—and demonstrate that rural communities can be home to sophisticated, value-added industries.

We're proud of the businesses that call Aurora home.

And we're proud of what they're helping build next.

09/01/2026

📊 August Economic Indicators are in!

What’s happening in Aurora and Hamilton County? The numbers tell an encouraging story! 🌱

📈 County taxable sales are up 1.2% to $6.33 million
🚗 County motor vehicle sales are up 6.1%
💼 Unemployment is just 1.7%
👷 5,291 people are employed in Hamilton County
🏗️ City building permits are up 55% from 2025
🏠 38 homes are currently listed across Hamilton County
💰 Median home listing price is $279,000

While not every indicator is moving in the same direction, these numbers give us a snapshot of a community with a strong workforce, continued consumer activity, and ongoing development and housing opportunities.

At Aurora Development Corporation, we track these indicators each month because understanding where we are today helps us plan for where we’re headed tomorrow.

📍 Aurora, Nebraska — Opportunity Grows Here.

08/28/2026

📸 SHOW US WHAT’S NEXT: AGRICULTURE

Agriculture is part of the foundation of Hamilton County—and it's all around us.

From fields and livestock to farm families, equipment, grain facilities, ethanol and the businesses that support agriculture, there are countless stories happening right here.

Now we want to see agriculture through YOUR lens. 📸

Have a photo that shows what agriculture means to you?
🌽 A beautiful field
🚜 Harvest or planting
🐄 Livestock
👩‍🌾 A family farm
🚜 Equipment at work
🌱 A sunrise over the fields
🏭 An agricultural business
❤️ A favorite agricultural memory

Let's show everyone what makes Hamilton County's agricultural story special—and how we're Built for What's Next.

📸 SHOW US WHAT’S NEXT!
Post your photo in the comments and help us tell Aurora's story through your eyes.

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08/27/2026

🚑 Welcome to the Aurora, Nebraska Business Community! ❤️

Please join us in welcoming EMS Unlimited: Aurora, NE to the local business community!

Providing emergency medical services is an essential part of a strong, thriving community, and we’re excited to recognize the team at EMS Unlimited and the important role they play in serving Aurora and Hamilton County.

Thank you for investing in our community and for the dedication you bring to caring for our residents every day. We’re proud to have you here!

👏 Welcome to Aurora EMS Unlimited!

08/24/2026

BUILT FOR WHAT’S NEXT: AGRICULTURE 🌽

Agriculture is more than an industry in Hamilton County—it's part of who we are.

Hamilton County has more than 312,000 acres of corn production, along with a strong agricultural network producing soybeans, hay, popcorn, wheat and livestock.

Our agricultural economy supports local businesses, creates jobs and helps make Hamilton County a strong place to live and work.
And our agricultural story continues to evolve.

From farming and livestock to ethanol, seed production and agricultural manufacturing, Aurora is home to businesses that add value to the products grown right here in our region.

Agriculture isn't just part of our past. It's part of what we're building for the future.

Aurora is Built for What's Next.

08/21/2026

📸 SHOW US WHAT’S NEXT: SUMMER IN HAMILTON COUNTY

Summer may be winding down, but there’s still plenty to celebrate! ☀️

From county fairs and ball games to backyard BBQs, lake days, family adventures, community events and quiet evenings at home—what have YOU been up to this summer in Hamilton County?

We want to see it! 📸

Share a photo in the comments of:

☀️ Your favorite summer memory
⚾ A ball game or community event
🌽 A day on the farm
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Time with family and friends
🎣 A day outdoors
🎉 A local celebration
🍦 Your favorite summer stop
🌅 A beautiful Hamilton County sunset
❤️ Or anything else that says “summer in Hamilton County” to you!

Drop your photos in the comments and show us what summer looks like in our community!

We’ll be sharing some of our favorites as we kick off Built for What’s Next—a campaign celebrating the people, places, businesses and opportunities that make Aurora and Hamilton County a great place to live, work and grow.

Let's see Hamilton County through YOUR eyes. 👀📸

Send a message to learn more