| Population: 236,146 |
| Area: 76 sq. miles |
| Median Family Income: $52,558 |
| Median Age : 32 Years |
| Per Capita Income: $20,984 |
The city government has many programs designed to keep the local economy growing well into the 21 st century. Most notable of these programs is the city’s Technology Council.
The goal of the Technology Council is to assist public and private businesses collaborate, along with the local educational institutions, to improve the city’s technology infrastructure and build a more robust high technology sector. The program will focus on the areas of biotechnology, electronics technology, metal products, health care, and software development. The council is aware of the fact that the future of the local economy will be highly dependant on these key areas and are doing their best to make sure that Lincoln will be associated with new developments in veterinary pharmaceuticals and radio frequency research.
The city is also helping local and perspective businesses by maintaining a high quality website that greatly facilitates doing business with the city. Companies can get information on taxes, the permitting process, and other vital pieces of information. |