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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...Continue Reading

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...Continue Reading

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...Continue Reading

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 ...Continue Reading

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...Continue Reading

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...Continue Reading

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...Continue Reading

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. Advertisement “It’s therapeutic for me. It’...Continue Reading

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...Continue Reading

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...Continue Reading

During 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...Continue Reading

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! Click here for the complete article.Continue Reading

The 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...Continue Reading