Community Development

Holdrege, Nebraska and Phelps County serve as a regional employment center attracting commuters, consumers and service seekers from an eight-county region.

Enjoying a rich natural resource base, including North America’s largest underground aquafer, Phelps County is the heart of the nation’s breadbasket leading in the production of corn, soybeans and cattle.

A workforce that consistently earns high marks for productivity helps make Holdrege and Phelps County attractive choices for companies seeking cost-effective options to re-shore their operations.