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Phelps County farmers will be in the spotlight as the new Rural Frontier Foundation launches its first major event in partnership with the Phelps County Fair. The Phelps County Ag Society, with sponsorship from the new foundation, will present the first Bares and Bulls Bash on Tuesday, July 22, at the...
DG Fuels technology directly addresses the challenge of scaling production to meet the environmental demands of the aviation industry, without the need for new engine development or additional distribution infrastructure.DG Fuels, LLC, a leading Synthetic Aviation Fuel (SAF) development company, is pleased to announce that the U.S. Patent and Trademark...
Glenwood Boosts Local Connectivity
Jun 19 2025Glenwood Telecommunications has invested millions of dollars in Phelps County the past two years to ensure residents and businesses have access to reliable high-speed internet. That investment is now benefiting Holdrege residents and businesses and giving Phelps County a boost in economic development efforts. “Glenwood invested $7 million in fiber infrastructure to...
Rite Way Milk Has Supported Dairy Farmers for Nearly 80 Years Through Its Hauling Services
Jun 7 2025Many residents of Phelps County, Nebraska, have deep roots in the community, and the owners of Rite Way Milk are a great example of families who have built their legacies here. Rite Way Milk was founded in 1947 by Carrol Geer, and ownership then passed on to the Stewarts, who...
The Midsummer Festival, organized by the Holdrege Area Chamber of Commerce, celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. Nearly 6,000 attendees are expected to attend the events in Holdrege from June 19 through 21.Midsummer Festival (A Swedish Days Tradition) is a wonderful opportunity to discuss the value of tourism on economic...
Ronda and Terry Booth of Holdrege spent years dreaming about a retirement gig operating a shaved ice business. Their dream is coming true with the opening of Funky Monkey Shaved Ice & More LLC, a new business offering sweet and icy treats just in time for summer.The shaved ice stand...
At least seven new homes are under construction in Holdrege’s newest subdivisions, the CREW subdivision in east Holdrege and Northern Meadows near the new ballfields.The Phelps County Development Corporation sparked the development of the new subdivisions, which are now filling up quickly with new homeowners.CREW Subdivision DuplexBonnaVilla, a division of...
Young Entrepreneurs Thriving in Phelps County
May 21 2025A growing number of young entrepreneurs are proving that age is no obstacle to success. From dog grooming to lighting and a hardware store, several enterprising young entrepreneurs are adding to the Phelps County economy while still in their teens and twenties and gaining valuable business lessons along the way.Maycen...
Jared Engelbert, PCDC Board President, Will Focus on Downtown Growth and New Industry Development
May 7 2025Jared Engelbert, Vice President of First State Bank, was recently named the new President of the Phelps County Development Corporation (PCDC) Board of Directors. He succeeds Shane Westcott, who served as board president for two years. Engelbert has been an active member of PCDC since he moved to Holdrege, and...
With artificial intelligence (AI) set to contribute up to €15.7 trillion to the global economy, and create more than 60 million new jobs by the end of this year, the opportunities are immense. Yet, 75% of EU employers can't find workers with the right skills to use AI effectively, and...
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When JT Martin left Nebraska to move to California in elementary school, it was an interesting but intimidating change. Life shifted from the relaxed, enjoyable pace of his Norfolk community to the hustle and bustle of the Bay Area. “As a kid this was exciting, but I always looked forward...
Domestic tourism is emerging as one of the most important opportunities for communities looking to grow their local economy in 2025. According to the Tourism Economics Report, international travel to the United States is expected to drop by over 5% this year, with a projected $64 billion decline in total...
In today’s environment, businesses may find significant advantages in establishing operations within business and industrial parks. There are numerous reasons as to why businesses locate within such facilities. Operating at a site that caters to their needs, companies can perform at their best and provide top-of-the-line products and services.Business and...
Steak Town USA: Down a remote road, find a ghost town — and one of Nebraska’s best steaks
Apr 17 2025It’s not unusual these days to sit down at a table at The Speakeasy, the old-school steakhouse located in an honest-to-goodness ghost town a few miles outside Holdrege and be served a decidedly new-school cut of meat.On a recent Saturday night, it was a 14-ounce WinterFrost American wagyu ribeye, harvested...
Tillery Selected for PCDC Priceless Pick Award
Apr 16 2025PCDC Board President Shane Westcott selected PCDC Executive Director Ron Tillery for this year’s President’s Priceless Pick award.The award is dedicated to an individual whose efforts have made a significant impact on local economic development. “It was an easy decision for everything that Ron has done for the betterment of Phelps...
DG Fuels Owner Mike Darcy’s Beverly Hills childhood was nothing like growing up in Phelps County’s vast oceans of corn. But his belief in the value of a dollar and not letting anything go to waste matches the values of many Phelps County residents.His innovative process of changing cornfield waste...
Phelps County is Feeding and Fueling America was the theme for PCDC’s Annual Investors Meeting at JB’s Sports Bar & Grill on April 2.With the announcement of two new multimillion-dollar projects, Phelps County is on the verge of a major economic boom that puts the county at the forefront of...
Shane Westcott is ending his six-year tenure serving the Phelps County Development Corporation (PCDC) board and his second year as board president, but not without leaving the organization in good hands. Under Westcott's guidance, along with other PCDC board members, Phelps County has grown and is poised for additional opportunities...
Move from Silicon Valley to Nebraska Pays Off Personally and Professionally for Biotech Innovator
Apr 8 2025Jared Wenger took a risk when he moved to Nebraska from Silicon Valley. He knew that relocating would benefit his family, but he was less certain how it would impact his career. Now, several years later, he can attest to the tremendous benefits of making the move—both personally and professionally.Finding...
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that Generation Z will represent about 30% of the American workforce by 2030. This generation brings a fundamentally different outlook on careers and life compared to previous generations. The traditional dream of climbing the corporate ladder to a corner office no longer holds...
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced a $1 billion-dollar comprehensive strategy to curb highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), protect the U.S. poultry industry, and lower egg prices. This is in addition to funding already being provided to indemnify growers for depopulated flocks.As the Secretary detailed in the Wall Street...
PCDC Grants Spur Home Sales in Phelps County
Feb 26 2025The Russell and Deanna Henderson family is one of the newest families to move to Holdrege with the help of PCDC down payment assistance grants, which were expanded last summer.Russell Henderson accepted the position of campus pastor at Holdrege’s New Life Church on Memorial Day 2024. The Hendersons, who were...
PCDC Annual Meeting Set for March 19
Feb 26 2025“Phelps County is Feeding & Fueling America” is the theme of PCDC’s Annual Investors Meeting on Wednesday, March 19, at the Holdrege Country Club.All PCDC investors and community elected officials are welcome to attend the meeting. It is an opportunity to learn more about PCDC's activities in the past year...
PCDC GO! DREAM grants are helping spruce up buildings and add new living spaces throughout Phelps County.A new downtown living space above Sweeney Wealth Management will soon be available to rent with help from a PCDC GO! DREAM First Impression / Exterior Improvement grant. The grant helped fund new windows...
