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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

The Department of Economic Development (DED) has recognized ongoing efforts to enhance workforce development and business attraction in the City of Fremont (pop. 27,382). DED honored the city’s recertification in the Economic Development Certified Community (EDCC) program during a special meeting on Wednesday, February 19th. DED’s Southeast Business Development Consultant...Continue Reading