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Honoring National Women’s Small Business MonthOctober is National Women’s Small Business Month, a time to recognize the incredible women whose vision, drive, and determination fuel our local economy and strengthen our community.Across the U.S., women own nearly 40% of all businesses, contributing more than $2.7 trillion to the economy each...Continue Reading

The Greater Fremont Development Council (GFDC) is seeking a Director of Community Development & Grant Administration to join our team!This full-time role will play a vital part in advancing housing programs, managing grants, and supporting economic development projects throughout the Greater Fremont area. We’re looking for someone who is detail-oriented,...Continue Reading

Are you tired of long commutes, expensive housing, and less time with the people who matter most? Imagine living in a community where career opportunities are growing, neighborhoods are welcoming, and your quality of life takes center stage. That’s Greater Fremont.And there’s no better time than during September’s Workforce Development...Continue Reading

The Fremont Municipal Inland Port has been designated as a Union Pacific Focus Site, a recognition that leaders say will elevate Fremont’s role in regional and national logistics while attracting new investment and jobs to eastern Nebraska.Located just 15 minutes from northwest Omaha, the Fremont site encompasses more than 1,600...Continue Reading

Fremont is gaining momentum, and the numbers prove it.According to the latest estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau, Fremont’s population grew by 1.0 percent between 2022 and 2023, adding more than 260 new residents. That is nearly ten times the growth rate of the previous decade and among the strongest...Continue Reading

Like most malls in America, Fremont’s had lost its luster. Fewer stores, dwindling foot traffic, and a lack of things for teenagers to do had led to an underutilized building, a lack of jobs, and lost revenue for Greater Fremont.Until five juniors from Fremont High School set their sights on...Continue Reading

Fremont’s economy is thriving—outpacing peer communities across Nebraska with remarkable growth over the past decade.Between 2015 and 2024, Fremont’s net taxable sales grew by an impressive 49%, a rate significantly higher than similar communities like Norfolk, Columbus, Hastings, and Grand Island, which saw growth ranging from 27% to 32% during...Continue Reading

Stronger Wages, Stronger Community: Fremont’s 39% Income GrowthBetween 2016 and 2023, Fremont households experienced remarkable income growth, reflecting the community’s economic strength and resilience. According to the American Community Survey (ACS 5-Year Estimates), median household income in Fremont grew by nearly 40 percent, the highest among comparable Nebraska communities, including...Continue Reading

Partnership Between GFDC, Midland University MBA Students Tackles Childcare ShortagesTo address the childcare shortage and challenges related to affordable and accessible care in the area, the Greater Fremont Development Council (GFDC) teamed up with Midland University MBA students to pinpoint what could be done to evolve the industry into something...Continue Reading

So, what are you going to do when you graduate?It’s a question that every student in their junior and senior year of college is asked as academia comes to an end. And while their degree may be just around the corner, sometimes the career path isn’t quite so clear.That’s where...Continue Reading

Starting and running a business? It’s a dream come true. But it’s also a challenge! No matter if you’re an established company or an entrepreneur looking to get up and running, sometimes you just need some help to get to the next level. But where can you turn for answers? The Greater...Continue Reading

In late March, thousands of residents in Fremont found themselves without power after winter decided to have a last hurrah, two days before the official arrival of spring.  Power lines down. Electricity off. For some, the outage lasted a few hours. For others, days. But within minutes, the community rallied...Continue Reading

Greater Fremont saw a momentous year of achievements in 2024, thanks to the collaborative vision of investors, government and industry leaders and community advocates laying the groundwork for a bright future filled with opportunity.“The positive impact that this group has had on our community is hard to put into words,”...Continue Reading

Welding. Designing. Building. Making.  Students are buzzing with activity in Fremont Public School’s (FPS) gleaming new, $9.5M state-of-the-art Career and Technical Education Center (CTE). The innovative facility, which swung open its doors in 2024, operates with a solid vision: groom the up and coming “Toolbelt Generation” for rewarding careers in...Continue Reading