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Focus Groups to Be Formed

By KENT WARNEKE The next stage of the Visioning 2026 process will begin next week in Norfolk. Jennifer Adams, coordinator of the program for the Norfolk Area Chamber of Commerce, said a number of focus groups would be formed to allow Norfolk and Madison County residents to become involved in the development of practical, tangible ideas for the future that they would like to see explored... Read More

Futurist Looks At What's Ahead For Norfolk, NE

How can we be prepared to compete with the world market two decades from now? That's what one Siouxland community is trying to figure out. "Visioning 2026" in Norfolk and Madison County, Nebraska has been working for months to formulate a plan for the future... Read More

Futurist takes Norfolkans on journey to 2026

High school students, pay attention. If you want a good job with a guaranteed future, go into the medical profession... Read More

Futurist offers ideas for continued success of area

Norfolk may not be located close to the ocean or in the mountains, but it's still a logical place to build a theme park. At least that's the opinion of Dr. Marv Cetron... Read More

Idea of hiring lobbyist deserves consideration

Lobbyists in Washington, D.C., have been promoting the cause of corporations and large urban areas for years. But the idea of a smaller community hiring a lobbyist - specifically to promote its interests - is fairly new. Dr. Marv Cetron, president of Forecasting International in Washington, D.C., said he believes "it's the way to go" and that Norfolk and Madison County should give serious thought to getting on board... Read More

RFID Manufacturing Potential for Northeast Nebraska

It's probably a safe bet that most people in Northeast Nebraska wouldn't want a computer chip embedded in their shoulder so they could get into a nightclub faster. But there are people in the world who would take advantage of such an opportunity... Read More

Futurist predicted attack on towers seven years before 9/11

So some high-fallutin' futurist is coming to Norfolk next Monday to talk about the future. Why should Norfolk and area residents take stock in what he has to say... Read More

"Clicks, Not Bricks" Bring New Residents

Marvin Cetron says rural communities don't have to keep constructing buildings to attract people. The nationally known futurist tells "The X" there is a cheaper way to get new resident... Read More

Visioning 2026 Future's Week Kickoff

What do you think lies ahead for Norfolk and Madison County? Are you willing to put aside - for a while anyway - your natural sense of skepticism and practicality, and do a bit of dreaming... Read More