--- title: Michael Morgan Receives Excellence in Economic Impact Award description: Michael Morgan Receives Excellence in Economic Impact Award image: https://blog.growbuffalocounty.com/hubfs/Mike%20Morgan.jpg --- [Skip to content](https://blog.growbuffalocounty.com/development-council-for-buffalo-county-blog/michael-morgan-receives-excellence-in-economic-impact-award#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. # Michael Morgan Receives Excellence in Economic Impact Award [![Amanda Polacek](https://blog.growbuffalocounty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Amanda%20Polacek.png?width=52&height=52&name=Amanda%20Polacek.png)](https://blog.growbuffalocounty.com/development-council-for-buffalo-county-blog/author/amanda-polacek) [Amanda Polacek](https://blog.growbuffalocounty.com/development-council-for-buffalo-county-blog/author/amanda-polacek) Published Apr 04, 2025 Reading Time 1 min read ![Mike Morgan](https://blog.growbuffalocounty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Mike%20Morgan.jpg?width=800&height=1157&name=Mike%20Morgan.jpg)   Each year, the Development Council honors outstanding businesses, organizations, and individuals through the Excellence in Economic Impact Awards. These recognitions celebrate those who demonstrate leadership, innovation, and a strong commitment to advancing economic growth and enhancing quality of life throughout Buffalo County. This year, the Development Council selected Michael “Mike” Morgan to receive this recognition. Serving as City Manager for nearly two decades, Morgan has played a pivotal role in shaping Kearney’s growth. His leadership has balanced fiscal responsibility with forward-thinking investments. From airport improvements to recreational developments like the whitewater kayak trail and the Kearney Sportsplex, his contributions have strengthened both infrastructure and quality of life. His focus on long-term planning and leadership continuity ensures Kearney’s success will continue for years to come. 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