Gothenburg Improvement Company

It was such an honor to celebrate a couple of former GIC board members and two outstanding businesses that have made incredible contributions to Gothenburg's business community during the annual awards ceremony last week.
Out-Going Board Members — Jana Jobman and Colten Venteicher
Economic Development Awards — Blake Ristine & Blake's Fast Fuel; Mark Franzen and Wearparts Tillage Tools, accepted by Mike Ritchey.

Come celebrate with us!

The award envelopes are sealed for Thursday evening's Red Carpet Premiere with Chamber & GIC Awards. We're excited to honor this year's best of the best. Are you joining us?

It's Fair Housing Month and we want to let everyone know GIC's housing developments all follow the Fair Housing Act.

Gothenburg Improvement Company is grateful to have been able to facilitate a tour this morning of the new Wearparts building for Nebraska Department of Economic Development representatives Cobus Block and Ashley Rice-Gerlach. It is an amazing facility with an incredible amount of production going on inside. Many thanks to Mark Franzen for his hospitality.

GIC will be presenting some economic development awards at this red carpet event on April 4. Please join us for a fun evening.

Join us for the exclusive unveiling of promotional videos showcasing the charm of our local tourist attractions, along with the annual Chamber Shining Star & GIC awards. Please join us for a fun evening of videos, awards, free food and cash bar. Come dressed to the nines for a full red carpet experience, or come as you are. We simply want to celebrate!

The Gothenburg Improvement Company is accepting new applications for revolving loans for economic development projects, including financial assistance to small businesses such as restaurants and retail establishments. Contact the Community Development Office for details.

Gothenburg Improvement Company needs your help!
As plans are made for the next stages of housing development in Gothenburg, we want your input. Please take a moment to answer our quick survey and tell us what type of housing you would like to see in Gothenburg. Your voice is important to us, and your feedback will be kept confidential. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XWCJQTT

These Heritage Homes in GIC’s housing project are beautiful. Congrats!

Sold! Congratulations 🎉 to our Buyers and Sellers!! Congratulations to Tucker on purchasing your first NEW home! And Thank you to our Sellers for letting us help you
Listing Agent Raelyn Maxwell 308 325 4999
Listing Office Gothenburg Realty

Today's Our Town Gothenburg feature focuses on GIC's work in the community.

Our Town Gothenburg: Project Meadowlark The community of Gothenburg continues to celebrate the announcement of a $750 Million liquid fertilizer plant that’s coming to town.

Check out the local publicity about Project Meadowlark.

Congratulations Gothenburg! New Plant to Create Jobs, Reduce Ag Costs It is often said that if you offer a free meal, people will come. And come they did! Though delicious, it wasn’t the lure of the pulled pork sandwich meal

HUGE thanks to everyone who celebrated with us today, including Gov. Jim Pillen. We are excited to have JWC Gburg LLC as partners in our community for Project Meadowlark!

Today is the day. Come celebrate with us!!

We had such a blast last night celebrating the long-awaited opening of Good Life Gothenburg with GIC stockholders and guests. The Hiebner family has created a beautiful place with fabulous food. Be sure to check it out, open daily Monday through Saturday at 11 am.

Gothenburg Improvement Company invites the public to a community celebration as they announce a $750 million business investment in Gothenburg on Wednesday, June 28. This electrolyzer-based liquid fertilizer facility is the largest single private investment west of Lincoln in recent memory. A free lunch will be served from 1-2 pm. The program begins at 2 pm with remarks from Gov. Jim Pillen and other dignitaries. The celebration will take place in the new Wearparts building in Gothenburg’s industrial park.

Congratulations to Gothenburg Community Playhouse/Sun Theatre, Gothenburg YMCA and Verlin Janssen for receiving GIC's annual economic development awards last week. Gothenburg is an outstanding community because of the work these folks do to make it the best!

Available now – 4 brand new homes built by Heritage Homes. Call your local realtor or GIC Housing Director at 308-325-2450 for more information or to schedule a showing.

Check out these new homes in our community.

FOR SALE: Workforce Housing Homes Hit The Market Back in April 2021, the Gothenburg Improvement Company (GIC) received the news that their application for grant funds toward workforce housing development in the community had been approved.

GIC has been working diligently to recruit businesses and industries to the industrial park. A new Wearparts facility is currently under construction with more projects on the horizon.

GROW GOTHENBURG: Construction Begins In Industrial Park A number of years ago, the Gothenburg Improvement

GIC will have its annual meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 16, in the Cottonwood Room at Gothenburg Health. If you're a stockholder, you are invited. If you're not but you're interested in what GIC is all about, you're welcome to join us. Lunch is free but must be reserved for a meal count.

Great opportunity for Curbtender to show off for the Governor.

A Wearparts expansion and consolidation of operations was announced at the City Council meeting last night. This is GREAT news for Gothenburg!

Replacement Tillage Tools

GIC is working hard to meet the housing needs of our community. Want information on these new homes? Contact our housing director Robyn Geiser.

Way to go, Gothenburg! Lt. Gov. Mike Foley presented Mayor Joyce Hudson with Gothenburg's recertification today as a Nebraska Economic Development Certified Community, recognizing the city's continuous efforts to improve and grow.

Gothenburg Improvement Company board members presented economic development awards during last night's Business After Hours. These folks have invested greatly in the community and are committed to the long-term growth of Gothenburg. Thank you for your faith in Gothenburg Mayor Joyce Hudson, Gary & Deb Mroczek/Xpress Car Wash, the Peterson Family/Fresh Seasons Market and Colten Venteicher & John Bell/Syndicate Publishing. Jesse Ambler/Channel Seeds was also recognized but was not present for a photo.

Now taking applications!
The Gothenburg Improvement Company (GIC) has opened applications for revolving loans in which federal grant funds and local match will be loaned for economic development projects, including financial assistance to small businesses such as restaurants and retail establishments. The loans will be made primarily for fixed assets to provide opportunities for startup and existing businesses. Contact the Community Development Office for application materials.

Wishing you could attend the GIC annual meeting on Wednesday but unable to get to the Sun Theatre? We've got a link for that!
Zoom participation is available at:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82245851253

Just a couple more days to reserve your lunch from Good Life Gothenburg and learn about what GIC is up to. This annual meeting is open to anyone.

GIC has been working in Gothenburg’s favor for a long time.

SPOTLIGHT GOTHENBURG: GIC celebrates 60 years On Oct. 12, 1961, three Gothenburg businessmen put a vision into action. On that day Keith Windrum, Blaine Peterson and Keith Newton officially incorporated a community non-profit organization that would