$228,136,783
Total Market Sales Potential
USDA Ag Census
Market Profile
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Jeff Hofaker
Executive Director
Email
Office: 308-995-4148
Cell: 785-533-2222
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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A company specializing in cattle feeder design, feed bunks, and fencing systems has moved its U.S. manufacturing facilities to Holdrege to expand its growing operation.Maverick Metal, owned by Tyson Christiansen and Riley Johnson, recently purchased...
The Phelps County Development Corporation is expanding its efforts to connect local employers with the next generation of workers, stepping up its presence at career fairs and building new strategies to recruit talent to the...
PCDC’s GROW37 Partnership campaign is off to a promising start with several investors already making commitments in the first month. The campaign supports PCDC’s operations from 2027–2031 and is designed to ensure that more LB840...
Bomgaars Supply will open a new store in Holdrege this spring, filling the vacant space last occupied by ShopKo.Heather Korbe, Bomgaars Marketing Director, said a soft opening is planned for April 15 at the store...
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PCDC Board President Jared Engelbert selected a local doctor who delivered his 1,000th baby this year as the President’s Priceless Pick award winner for 2026.Dr. Jeff Berney has served patients in Holdrege and the surrounding...
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More than 60 PCDC investors and community partners gathered at the Holdrege Sun Theater and Event Venue on Monday, March 23, to celebrate a year of accomplishments and learn what’s ahead for 2026.PCDC Executive Director...
Lane and Allie Schulz welcomed their daughter, Reese, in November 2025, and they are grateful to be raising her in the same community where they grew up. Although neither originally expected to return to Holdrege,...
Strong schools, good mentors, and financial support can all play a part in bringing youth back to Phelps County. Josh Reed, a 2021 Holdrege High School graduate, returned to Phelps County after earning an associate’s degree...
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By Jeff Hofaker, PCDC Executive DirectorOur last discussion was about the definition of community development and the elements, or “hooks,” of a community to attract people and business. Now, we are shifting to economic development...
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The Phelps County Development Corporation (PCDC) is stepping up efforts to recruit and support home buyers by increasing its GO! HOME Program grants in 2026. The updated programs feature higher matching amounts, simplified naming, and...
