$228,136,783
Total Market Sales Potential
USDA Ag Census
Go! Programs
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Holdrege, Nebraska and Phelps County serve as a regional employment center attracting commuters, consumers and service seekers from an eight-county region.
Enjoying a rich natural resource base, including North America’s largest underground aquifer, Phelps County is the heart of the nation’s breadbasket leading in the production of corn, soybeans and cattle.
A workforce that consistently earns high marks for productivity helps make Holdrege and Phelps County attractive choices for companies seeking cost-effective options to re-shore their operations.
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$228,136,783
Total Market Sales Potential
USDA Ag Census
21,592
Primary Retail Trade Area Population
Make It Your Home
$85,598
Average Household Income
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Bailey Edgren of Holdrege started her career as a licensed esthetician at Pampered Soles in downtown Holdrege in May. Under Pampered Soles, she has her own business, Serene Essence.Edgren started her journey at Central Community...
The recent commentary published by the Nebraska Examiner and submitted by leaders of the state’s largest chambers of commerce and our statewide economic development association rightly calls for a laser focus on economic development and...
Iron Horse Ag’s official groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, July 17, marked the launch of the first development in the PCDC’s Iron Horse Business & Industry Park.Tye and Aimee Marquardt are investing millions of dollars into...
Catrinas Mexican Cuisine is sporting a fresh new face in downtown Holdrege, thanks to a matching grant from the Phelps County Development Corporation’s GO! DREAM First Impressions/Exterior Improvement Program.Located at 313 East Avenue, the restaurant...
Vacation rental options are expanding in Phelps County, giving visitors several fun options to experience the area, including a new upscale stay in downtown Holdrege.James and Katherine Stewart officially opened The Corliss, 814 4th Ave.,...
Dr. Daniel Possley started as an orthopedic spine surgeon at Phelps Memorial Health Center in May. He will focus on providing relief from chronic and acute spinal issues alongside Dr. Henry Fabian, a current orthopedic...
Save the date for Saturday, August 23, for the 2025 Iron Horse Arts Festival in Downtown Holdrege. The event features art displays and demonstrations, live music, local food trucks, and artisan vendors from around the...
Nebraskaland Aviation has broken ground at the future site of Iron Horse Ag, LLC, a facility that will hold 6,665 tons of dry fertilizer across nearly 40,000 square feet. This groundbreaking also recognizes Nebraskaland Aviation...
By Grace MaloleyPCDC has awarded $23,000 to 11 college students to encourage future careers in Phelps County.This scholarship is given to students pursuing a high-demand career for local employers such as nursing, agribusiness and technology,...
Construction has started on a major renovation to transform a former bank building in downtown Holdrege into a new space for Central Community College.CCC officials announced in March plans to relocate from the Phelps County...
