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Matthew Mueller, Board Member
First National Bank of Omaha
Website Link: https://www.fremontecodev.org/about-us/board-of-directors
Why do you believe in the Greater Fremont Development Council?
GFDC and their connection with the Omaha business community allows for growth opportunities in the Fremont Community that historically were not available. The exposure to national expansion or relocation searches allows Fremon...

Diane A. Mallette, Chairman
Structural Component Systems, LLC
Website Link: https://www.fremontecodev.org/about-us/board-of-directors
Why do you believe in the Greater Fremont Development Council?
In order for any community to thrive, we must continue to focus on employment opportunities and housing growth for individuals to consider moving to the Greater Fremont area. The GFDC focuses not onl...

Al Sawtelle, Past Chairman
Chair, Board of Public Works
Website Link: https://www.fremontecodev.org/about-us/board-of-directors
Why do you believe in the Greater Fremont Development Council?
I believe in GFDC because it is a group of local business people interested and invested in providing resources so the community is better equipped to provide economic development, tax revenues, availabl...

Scott Meister, Treasurer
Pinnacle Bank
Website Link: https://www.fremontecodev.org/about-us/board-of-directors
Why do you believe in the Greater Fremont Development Council?
As a community banker we want to be a part of a strong and growing community. In order for Fremont to achieve the goal of being a strong and growing community we need to have ...

After leasing 216 units, Phase 3 of Fremont Commons is currently underway which will create another 108 units available this August
Fremont Commons, a luxury apartment complex in Fremont, is more than just a place to call home for its residents. In fact, the residents have created a thriving community tha...

Laura Robinett, Board Member
Midland University
Website Link: https://www.fremontecodev.org/about-us/board-of-directors
Why do you believe in the Greater Fremont Development Council?
I believe it takes true collaboration and a collective vision to move a community forward, and the Greater Fremont Development Council serves as the leader to initiate that effort in order to progress and gro...

The Small Business Education Series begins on Thursday, April 21, and continues every third Thursday of the month through Thursday, November 17
The Greater Fremont Development Council (GFDC) is launching a Small Business Education Series which will continue every third Thursday of the month from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. throughou...

This week, 22-year-old Alex France reaches some major milestones in life. He’ll graduate from Midland University with a degree in Youth and Family Ministry.
He graduates from Midland as one of the school’s most accomplished distance runners. He plans to attend graduate school and become a counselor.
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The Small Business Education Series begins on Thursday, April 21, and continues every third Thursday of the month through Thursday, November 17
The Greater Fremont Development Council (GFDC) is launching a Small Business Education Series which will continue every third Thursday of the month from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. throughou...
Welcomes New Board of Directors, Recognizes Staff and GFDC Accomplishments in 2021, and Looks Ahead to 2022
The Greater Fremont Development Council (GFDC) held its annual meeting, welcoming the new 2022 Board of Directors, reviewing the many accomplishments during 2021, outlining plans for continued growth in 2022, and preparing for th...

A Port Authority in Landlocked Nebraska?
Feb 16 2022During the 2021 Nebraska Legislative Session, a bill was passed into law creating the Nebraska Municipal Inland Port Authority Act. Greater Fremont Development Council (GFDC), in partnership with City and County leaders, immediately began working behind the scenes to start forging a path for this opportunity in the community. A...

Fremont City Council and Dodge County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved an interlocal agreement allowing the region to pursue Nebraska's Municipal Inland Port Authority Act, designating an area and mechanism for industrial development. GFDC is eager to continue supporting this tremendous project for our community!
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2017 Dodge County Communites Housing Study
Dec 8 2017The 2017 County-wide Housing Study has been completed. This study was made possible through a grant from the Nebraska Investment Finance Authority (NIFA) and a local collaborative effort.
Dodge County Communities Housing Study Snapshot
Dodge County Communities Housing Study Full Report
Local collaborators included:
City of Fremont
City of Hooper
City of Scribner
Dodge County
Fremont Are...