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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 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 City of Fremont is updating its Comprehensive Plan, a major undertaking that will guide future growth and development in Fremont for the next 20 to 25 years. The new plan will include updates to the Unified Development Code (UDC) and the Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP). The Comprehensive Pla...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