Nebraska businesses and industries get their own day in Grand Island

Nebraska Diplomats, along with company, community and government officials came together Monday to recognize the tremendous economic contributions of the state’s many businesses and industries.

Lt. Gov. Rick Sheehy welcomed guests during lunch and presented a plaque to the newest Economic Development Certified Community — Kearney — and Diplomats President Tim White presented the Diplomats President’s Awards to representatives of Principal Financial Group and Standard Iron, both in Grand Island.

Dave McCracken, quality engineer with Tenneco in Seward, Neb., a former Edgerton Award recipient, announced the recipients of 2008 Edgerton Quality Awards for ongoing efforts in quality and performance excellence. The Edgerton Quality Award recipients are Bellevue University in Bellevue; Alegent Health in Omaha.