--- title: Amanda Polacek Promoted to Director of Strategic Initiatives description: Amanda Polacek Promoted to Director of Strategic Initiatives image: https://blog.growbuffalocounty.com/hubfs/amanda%20polacek.jpg --- [Skip to content](https://blog.growbuffalocounty.com/development-council-for-buffalo-county-blog/amanda-polacek-promoted-to-director-of-strategic-initiatives#main-content) [![Development Council for Buffalo County logo](https://blog.growbuffalocounty.com/hubfs/Development%20Council%20Logo_1-23-23_V1.png)](https://growbuffalocounty.com) - About Buffalo County - [Communities](https://growbuffalocounty.com/communities) - [Livability](https://growbuffalocounty.com/live) - [Labor](https://growbuffalocounty.com/work) - Site Selectors - [Sites & Buildings](https://growbuffalocounty.com/sites-buildings) - [Target Industries](https://growbuffalocounty.com/target-industries) - [Regional Data](https://growbuffalocounty.com/regional-data) - [Location Advantages](https://growbuffalocounty.com/location-advantages) - Strategic Initiatives - [Build Buffalo County](https://growbuffalocounty.com/build-buffalo-county) - Business Support - [Incentives](https://growbuffalocounty.com/incentives) - [Resources](https://growbuffalocounty.com/resources) - [Entrepreneurs](https://growbuffalocounty.com/big-idea-buffalo-county) - About DCBC - [Services](https://growbuffalocounty.com/services-1) - [Staff](https://growbuffalocounty.com/staff) - [Board](https://growbuffalocounty.com/board) - [Investors](https://growbuffalocounty.com/membership) - [News](https://growbuffalocounty.com/news) - [Contact Us](https://growbuffalocounty.com/contact-us) This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. ![development council for buffalo county-1](https://blog.growbuffalocounty.com/hubfs/development%20council%20for%20buffalo%20county-1.jpg) # Amanda Polacek Promoted to Director of Strategic Initiatives [![Trevor Lee](https://blog.growbuffalocounty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Trevor%20Lee.png?width=52&height=52&name=Trevor%20Lee.png)](https://blog.growbuffalocounty.com/development-council-for-buffalo-county-blog/author/trevor-lee) [Trevor Lee](https://blog.growbuffalocounty.com/development-council-for-buffalo-county-blog/author/trevor-lee) Published Jul 30, 2026 Reading Time 0 min read The Development Council for Buffalo County (DCBC) is pleased to announce the promotion of Amanda Polacek to Director of Strategic Initiatives. Since joining DCBC in 2025, Polacek has taken on an expanding leadership role in advancing strategic initiatives, strengthening community partnerships, and supporting economic and community development efforts throughout Buffalo County. Her work has included leadership on the Good Life District initiative, coordination of the 2025 NEDA Annual Conference, regional childcare discussions, and numerous collaborative projects involving local governments, businesses, and community organizations. "Over the past 18 months, Amanda's role has evolved significantly," said Trevor Lee, President of DCBC. "She has demonstrated exceptional professionalism, project leadership, and relationship-building skills." In her expanded role, Polacek will lead strategic projects, strengthen stakeholder engagement, support business retention and expansion efforts, oversee organizational communications, and help advance initiatives that enhance Buffalo County's economic competitiveness and quality of life. "I am grateful for the opportunity to continue serving Buffalo County and working alongside so many dedicated partners," said Polacek. "I look forward to building on the momentum we've created together." ![amanda polacek](https://blog.growbuffalocounty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/amanda%20polacek.jpg?width=400&height=500&name=amanda%20polacek.jpg) **About the Development Council for Buffalo County** The Development Council for Buffalo County is the county's lead economic development organization, working to support business growth, workforce development, housing, entrepreneurship, and strategic initiatives that strengthen Buffalo County's economy and communities.     [![Trevor Lee](https://blog.growbuffalocounty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Trevor%20Lee.png?width=64&height=64&name=Trevor%20Lee.png) Trevor Lee](https://blog.growbuffalocounty.com/development-council-for-buffalo-county-blog/author/trevor-lee) Share [Development Council for Buffalo County](https://blog.growbuffalocounty.com/development-council-for-buffalo-county-blog/tag/development-council-for-buffalo-county) #### Let's Connect We’d love to hear from you—reach out anytime and let’s start the conversation. ## Related Posts [Kearney Visitors' Bureau President Retires After 39 Years of Service Last week we celebrated the retirement of our dear friend and colleague, Roger Jasnoch. 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