Air:
| Distance to nearest public airport..... | 1 minute(s) | | Elevation..... | 1,620 feet | | Length of longest runway..... | 5,900 feet | | Runway lighted..... | Yes | | Private aircraft storage available..... | Yes | | Private aircraft maintenance available..... | Yes | | Distance to nearest commercial air transportation..... | 45 minute(s) |
Distance to nearest international airport:
| Name of Airport | Miles to Airport
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| Omaha Eppley International | 111 |
| Kansas City International | 228 |
| Denver International | 436 |
| Expansions and renovation work have recently taken place at the York Municipal Airport, which also has hangar space available for rent/storage, courtesy car services, maintenance services for aircraft and flight instruction opportunities. Many local companies access the newly-expanded airport with a number of corporate planes flying in each year. Lear jets have the ability of landing at the municipal airport and often do so with ease. Twenty-six private planes are housed at the airport and it is used as a fueling station for a number of entities (including the Nebraska State Patrol). Fuel, both 100LL and jet, are sold at the York facility, which is open from 8 a.m. through 5 p.m., Monday through Friday and on weekends upon notification. York is approimately 45 minutes from two commercial airports, located in Lincoln and Grand Island. Lincoln is served by Northwest Airlines and United, while Grand Island's Central Nebraska Regional Airport offers flights with US Airways. |
Rail:
| Community Served by Railroad..... | Yes | | | Distance to Nearest Railroad..... | 0 mile(s) | | Number of Freight Trains Per Day..... | 64 | | Functional Piggyback Ramp Available..... | No | | Distance to Nearest Piggyback Service..... | 45 mile(s) |
| Name of Railroad(s) Serving Community: | Burlington Northern Santa Fe
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| The Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad runs through the middle of the city, with a station located within city limits. It provides transport for a number of companies that are located along the railroad, including Abengoa Bioenergy (ethanol plant) east of York and Progressive Ag Partners (located in Bradshaw, west of York). Approximately 64 trains pass through York on a daily basis.
Amtrak provides Lincoln (45 miles east of York) with rail passenger service east to Chicago and west to Denver and San Francisco/Oakland. The Superliner features a lounge car, coach and first-class accommodations, dining car service, and checked baggage service from most cities. Travel time is 11 hours to Chicago and 42 hours to the West Coast. Amtrak has one train each daily.
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 UTILITIES
| Electricity:
State Electric Power Deregulated..... No
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Electric System Operator: | Nebraska Public Power District |
| phone - | Econ Dev: 800-282-6773 or 24-Hours: 877-275-6773 |
| website - | www.nppd.com |
| email - | econdev@nppd.com |
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| Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD), the state's largest electric utility, has a diverse mix of generation, including nuclear, coal, hydro, gas and oil, and wind. NPPD delivers power to approximately 1 million Nebraskans and has ample capacity to meet the needs of new loads. Nebraska's electric costs are among the lowest in the nation. NPPD's professional Economic Development Team is available to assist with expansion and retention of existing business and new business locations. Contact the Economic Development Team by emailing econdev@nppd.com or by calling (800) 282-6773. Further information can be found online @ sites.nppd.com. Utility information can be found @ www.nppd.com. |
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Wholesale Supplier: | Nebraska Public Power District |
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| Additional Comments: |
York is served retail electrical power through a city-owned distribution system, which is leased and operated by Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD). The distribution system is served by five substations with a total transformer capacity of 50 MVA and sourced by a 34.5 kV ring bus. Two 115/34.5 kV substations source the 34.5 kV ring bus. The substations are located one mile north of York along U.S. Highway 81 and two miles southwest of York. These substations have a combined transformer capacity of 78 MVA. These transmission substations are sourced from five 115 kV transmission lines tied to NPPD's statewide transmission grid.
Customers who are served from distribution facilities for which NPPD has a Lease Payment or Debt Service obligation and/or a Gross Revenue Tax obligation will have the Base Rate adjusted to include such obligations.
Perennial Public Power District, a wholesale power customer of NPPD, serves the rural area surrounding York. |
Natural Gas:
| Natural Gas Service Available..... | Yes | | | Supplier in Community..... | Black Hills Energy | |
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| Black Hills Energy is the retail supplier of natural gas in York. The community is served by a six-inch line at 60 pounds of pressure. Kinder Morgan is the pipeline company. Natural gas with an average value of 1,000 BTU per cubic foot is available for residential, commercial and industrial customers for base and peak use on a firm basis. Interruptible service is available for customers with alternate fuel capability. Annual curtailment of interruptible customer varies with the type of service selected by the customer. Rates vary slightly due to seasonal and commodity price fluctuations. |
Water:
| Provider..... | City of York | | | Major Source..... | Wells | | | If Wells, Average Depth..... | 290 feet | | Rated Capacity..... | 7.900 mgd | | Average Capacity..... | 1.500 mgd | | Peak Demand..... | 5.800 mgd | | Storage Capacity..... | 1,975,000 gallons | | Hardness..... | 285 ppm | | Treated..... | No | | | Temperature Range..... | 58 (degrees Fahrenheit) |
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| The city's system has a maximum capacity of 7,930,000 gallons per day, with a static pressure of 35-77 and a residual pressure of 30-69. The Ogallala Aquifer provides the availability for ground water to be used for industrial purposes, and a 300-foot well will produce 1,000 gallons of water per minute. At the present time, a new water source (well field) is being selected, with $3 million to be financed for the project from Water Revenue Bonds. There is a water connection fee, which is based on the front footage of the property, with the piping being the owner's cost. |
Sanitation/Waste Water:
| Name of Provider..... | City of York | | | Type of Service..... | Mechanical | | | Rated Capacity..... | 5.200 (mgd) | | Average Daily Demand..... | 1.300 (mgd) | | Peak Demand..... | 1.570 (mgd) | | Sewer Connection Fee..... | Yes | |
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| The city of York has a municipal sanitary sewage system and a storm sewer system. The mechanical treatment facility has a daily capacity of 3.2 million gallons. The average daily flow is 1.4 million gallons and the historic peak daily discharge is 1.57 million gallons. |
Telecommunications:
| Name of Local Service Provider..... | Windstream | | | Number of Long Distance Service Providers..... | 25 | |
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| Broadband Internet is available via ADSL, cable television and wireless offerings. The central office is digital and fiber service may be provided to a site and/or building. ISDN and DSL are available, and the central office is fed by a self-healing fiber ring. |
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TAX STRUCTURE
| Actual Valuation of City: $1,437,914,587 (year 2008) |
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Real Property Tax Rates ($ per $100 of actual value):
For Year: 2008
| City....... | | $0.1376600 | | County....... | | $0.2977450 | | School....... | | $1.2919160 | | Other....... | | $0.1279750 | | Total Real Property....... | | $1.8552960 |
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| Bond Indebtedness:
For Year: 2008
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General Obligation......... | $6,065,000.00 | | Revenue......... | $7,484,000.00 | | County......... | $1,755,000.00 | | School......... | $1,707,768.00 |
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| Over $2 million in city sales tax has been received annually, since the tax was instituted in 1998. The city sales tax revenue allows the cumulative real estate tax levy to rank among the lowest of all municipalities in the state. A number of projects have been prompted by the city sales tax, including the construction of a new aquatic center, improvements to city facilities and street improvements. The sales tax receipts are also used to fund the city's operations. Bonds in the amount of $700,000 were issued in December 2004, for improvements to the downtown sidewalks. In 2005, various purpose bonds were issued in the amount of $1,700,000 and Landfill Revenue Bonds in the amount of $2,230,000 were issued in 2006. During the next six years, bonds totaling $6 million will be issued for water improvements. |
| MUNICIPAL SERVICES |
| Type of Government..... | Council/Mayor/Administrator | | | Comprehensive City Plan..... | Yes, 1996 (year) | | City Manager..... | Yes | | | City Engineer..... | Yes | | | City Zoning Ordinance in Effect..... | Yes | | | County Zoning Ordinance in Effect..... | Yes | | | Garbage Service Provider..... | Private | | | Public Library in City..... | Yes | |
| Percent of Streets Paved..... | 98 % | | Number Full-Time Fire Department Personnel..... | 13 | | Number Volunteer Fire Department Personnel..... | 33 | | Number Full-Time Police Officers..... | 14 |
| Inside City | | Outside City |
Fire Insurance Class..... | 4 | | 8 |
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| York, a first class city, has a mayor/council form of government with a city administrator. York also has a nine-member planning commission, in which member serves a three-year term. The original comprehensive plan for the city of York was prepared by Harland Bartholomew and Associates in 1965. Five updates have been made to the comprehensive plan, with the process of updating the current plan in place for 2005. The completion of that process is expected in the last quarter of 2005. The York Fire Department provides fire protection for the City of York and by interlocal agreement the York Rural Fire District (which covers approximately 96 square miles). There is one fire station in the city, with 475 fire hydrants scattered throughout the municipality. The average annual total of expenditures for fire protection during the past three years has been $900,313. The fire department has three rescue squads, three pumping trucks, two tankers, one heavy rescue truck and a 250-gallon slide in grass unit. The police department is located in the city hall facility, in the downtown area, and includes a number of offices, a 911 dispatch center, interrogation and evidence rooms. It utilizes six vehicles (four marked, one unmarked and one support service pickup). The cruisers are equipped with onboard video cameras and state-of-the-art breathalyzer/testing equipment. The police department recently upgraded its communication equipment and has both in-car and on-person radios that are capable of communications with other agencies. The police department also has Enhanced 911 capabilities and is considering further 911 upgrades. An average of $900,000 is spent each year for police protection. The York County Sheriff's Department also provides law enforcement protection for the City of York. The department includes nine sworn officers and 15 support personnel. The sheriff's office also has a 911 dispatch center and is connected to the York County Jail. The sheriff's department utilizes 8 vehicles, which are equipped with recently upgraded onboard cameras and state-of-the-art breathalyzer/testing equipment. All law enforcement personnel are equipped with bullet-proof gear and carry state-of-the-art weaponry. Members of the sheriff's department have been extensively trained in drug awareness and enforcement, handling HAZ Mat scenes, situations and products, interrogation and many other areas. The sheriff's department also provides regular patrol to local industries, checking security sites, entrances and exits on a rotating basis. Troop C of the Nebraska State Patrol is headquartered in Grand Island, with 51 patrolmen at that site. Five patrolmen are stationed in York. |
| EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES |
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| Public Schools | # of Schools | Enrollment | Teacher/Student Ratio |
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| Elementary |
1 | 478 | 1:12 |
| Middle / Jr. High |
1 | 266 | 1:10 |
| Senior High |
1 | 501 | 1:13 |
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| Private Schools | # of Schools | Enrollment | Teacher/Student Ratio |
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| Elementary |
3 | 247 | 1:10 |
| Colleges |
1 | 375 | |
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| School District #12 covers approximately 100 square miles and has an actual valuation of $570,524,200. The 2006-2007 operating budget is $12,023,848, with an average cost per pupil of $10,098. Eighty-nine percent of the high school seniors attend some form of higher education and the average ACT score is 22.1. The St. Joseph's Catholic Elementary School, the Emmanuel Lutheran Elementary School and the Larsen Christian Academy Elementary School make up the family of parochial schools in the city. Epworth Village is a residential treatment/housing facility for youth, which also has its own school. Opportunities for higher education and continuing education in the county are available at York College, a 4-year private liberal arts college located in the city of York. Other colleges and universities within a 60-mile radius include: Central Community College, Concordia University, Doane College, Hastings College, Southeast Community College, and the University of Nebraska in Lincoln. |
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| RECREATIONAL FACILITIES |
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| Type of facilities in city or within 30 minutes: |
| Public Golf Course(s)..... | 2 | | Private Golf Course(s)..... | 1 | | Public Tennis Court(s)..... | 10 | | Public Swimming Pool(s)..... | 3 |
| Public Park(s)..... | 13 |
| Public Camp Ground(s)..... | 3 |
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| Nearest Public Access to Lake or River..... | 1 mile(s) |
| Camping..... | No | | Swimming..... | No | | Fishing..... | Yes | | Motorized Boats..... | No | | Water Skiing/Tubing..... | No |
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| York's parks cover 196 total acres, including East Hill, Beaver Creek, Miller, Harrison, Foster, Minck's, and Duke. Most parks were equipped with covered picnic shelters and tables, grills, rest rooms, and modern play equipment. East Hill Park has one of the best baseball facilities in the state and is the site for college and high school soccer, as well as local football. Also featured at the park are lighted tennis and sand volleyball courts. Beaver Creek Park is part of the Beaver Creek Trails system, which extends nearly three continuous miles, providing a natural setting, hidden among commercial areas. York's trail system is one of the first of its kind in the nation, as most trails are made of rock or wood chips and follow existing streets. York's trail follows Beaver Creek, is paved with concrete along the entire distance and is fully lit. York's system has also been used for a national park model. Miller Park has several lighted baseball fields and new playground equipment with modern features including climbing structures and slides. Harrison Park, the city's oldest, is next to the York Country Club, and is also part of the Beaver Creek Trails System. The country club is heralded as one of the best golf courses in the state, featuring a newly constructed club house complete with a professional shop, bar, and restaurant. Foster Park features an arboretum, thousands of perennial flowers, plants, and trees (all of which are labeled according to species). Many events take place in Foster Park, particularly weddings, as the beauty of the landscape is unprecedented in this area. Recharge Lake Recreation Area is located just west of the city's downtown area. This man-made lake provides plenty of activity for fishing enthusiasts as it has been recently restocked with a variety of game fish. Visitors may observe a variety of wildlife species in this area, which includes natural trails for hiking, playground equipment, and picnic facilities. One of the most exciting features in the City of York is the Family Aquatic Center located in Minck's Park, which was recently completed. This $3 million facility opened in Summer 2005, and features large open and enclosed slides, a full-length lap pool, zero-depth entry, fountains, concessions, locker rooms, and more. The outdoor play features are special and unique, offering entertainment for all ages. |
| HOUSING |
| Number of Single Units Built in Last 2 Years..... | 22 | | Number of Multiple Units Built in Last 2 Years..... | 2 | | Average Cost Per Square Foot of Single Units Built in Last 2 Years..... | $125 | | Average Monthly Rental - 3 Bedroom House..... | $500 | | Average Monthly Rental - 2 Bedroom Apartment..... | $450 | | Average Cost of Houses Sold (last 2 years)..... | $91,500 |
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| In the past three years, 45 building permits were issued for single unit houses. As of Jan. 5, 2005, 55 single family houses were on the market, with 36 in the price range of less than $100,000; 9 between $100,000 and $150,000; 7 between $150,000 to $200,000; and 3 over $250,000. Regarding low cost and retirement housing facilities in York, the York Housing Authority operates a 107-unit complex (the Leisure Home) for elderly, disabled, and handicapped individuals. A new addition to this facility, which included a conference room and community space, was completed in 2004. Monthly rent figures are based on household income. Rental assistance is provided on a monthly basis through the HUD Section 8 Voucher and Certificate Program to families. For assisted living, the Mahoney House is a licensed assisted living facility with 39 units. Assistance with day-to-day living in a home-like environment is provided. Each apartment is equipped with a small refrigerator and microwave. A variety of services, including three home-cooked meals per day, social activities, weekly housekeeping, and laundry services. Staff are available 24 hours a day for all clients' needs. Meadow View offers several types of independent retirement housing on one campus. Two complexes of one-bedroom and efficiency apartments – The Place, with 20 units, and The Court, with 26 units, are subsidized by USDA Rural Development and HUD, respectively. A third complex, York General Meadowlark Assisted Living, features 12 units and is a Medicaid-waiver facility that offers large apartments for individuals who need limited assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, dining, house keeping, laundry, medications, etc. Staff is available around the clock to address these needs, as well as to provide activities, transportation, and other assistance as needed.
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| HEALTH FACILITIES |
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| Number of Hospitals in Community..... | 1 | Number of Beds in Hospital(s)..... | 25 | Number of Outpatient Clinics..... | 3 |
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| Medical Personnel in or Serving Community: |
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| Medical Doctor(s) / Physician Assistant(s)..... | 8 | | Dentist(s) / Orthodontist(s)..... | 7 |
| Nurse(s) (registered or practical)..... | 85 | | Optometrist(s) / Ophthalmologist(s)..... | 4 | | Veterinarian(s)..... | 2 |
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| York General Health Care Services provides a continuum of health care services designed to meet the needs of York area residents. York General Hospital is a 25-bed facility providing surgical services, obstetrics, emergency services, pulmonary services, oncology, cardiac rehab, radiology lab and other diagnostic services, “swing beds,” and rehabilitation services. In addition to the local staff a general surgeon, family practice physicians, physician assistants, and 30 to 40 specialty physicians from the area provide service through the York General Specialty Clinic and York General Hospital. York General Medical Clinic and York General Wellness Center are located adjacent to the hospital. York General West View Medical Building houses York General Dialysis Services, York General Home Health Care, York General Child Care, and serves as the location for the sleep studies performed by the Pulmonary Services Department of York General Hospital. York General Assisted Living and York General Hearthstone provide living options for those in need of assistance or complete care in their living arrangements.
http://www.yorkgeneral.org
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| COMMERCIAL SERVICES |
| Machine Shops in City....... | 5 | | Tool & Die Services in City....... | 0 | | Electric Motor Repair Services in City....... | 2 |
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| Type of Newspaper in City....... | daily | | Local Radio Station(s)....... | 2 |
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| Number of TV Channels Received without Cable....... | 3 | | Cable Antenna Television Serves City....... | Yes | | Maximum Number of Cable Channels Received....... | 200 |
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| Number of Protestant Churches....... | 21 | | Number of Catholic Churches....... | 1 | | Number of Synagogues....... | 0 |
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| Number of Motels & Hotels in Community....... | 10 | | Total Number of Rooms Available....... | 536 |
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| Number of Banks in City....... | 5 | | Assets: | $1,680,590,000 | | Number of Savings & Loan Firms....... | 0 | | Assets: | $0 |
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| Chamber of Commerce....... | Yes | | Chamber Executive is Full-Time....... | Yes |
| The population of York is well served by its commercial businesses, churches, motels, banks and media. York is proud to be home of a 125-year-old daily newspaper that continues to be delivered six days a week to all its subscribers in the City of York and a trade area that spans a 50-mile radius. The newspaper also can be accessed online, each day, as its content is offered free on the web. Two radio stations, one FM and the other AM, bring local news to their listeners, as well as weather, sports, commentary and more. An abundance of churches may also be found in the York community, representing many Christian denominations. Ten hotels provide services for thousands of visitors each year, as Highways 81 and 34 and Interstate 80 bring many travelers through the area. The abundance of hotel rooms are also conducive with supporting corporate and other business activity.
There are approximately 80 retail firms in the community, as well as a large number of home-based businesses. |
| LOCAL MANUFACTURING CHARACTERISTICS
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| Number of Manufacturing Plants in Community..... | 23 | | Number of Manufacturing Plants with Unions..... | 0 | | Number of Manufacturing Employees..... | 1,174 |
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| York is home to a number of manufacturers in varying sizes, who compete in varying markets. While the majority of York's manufacturers participate in the national market, there are a number that compete at the international level, such as Abengoa Bioenergy, Cyclonaire Corporation, Hamilton Sundstrand, Mycogen, and Pioneer Seeds. During the past five years in York, there has been substantial development in the industrial/commercial park, as well as in other locations in the city. A shell building was constructed in 2001, which spurred interest in the York community as well as the industrial park itself where Champion Home Builders and an automotive facility were already located. Since that time, a trucking company has also moved into the park area, as well as the transportation department of School District 12, the Hearthstone facility owned by York General Health Services, United Farmers Cooperative, and a privately owned physical therapy facility. Substantial expansions have been seen at a number of existing industries, such as York Cold Storage. The longtime York business recently expanded its facility by another 12,000 square feet (this being their ninth expansion since its conception), which added three million pounds of storage capacity. Also expanding is Pioneer Seeds, which recently constructed a new research facility on what was previously farmland (which had already been zoned industrial). Other expansions include Mycogen Seeds to allow larger storage capacity. Hamilton Sundstrand, which specializes in aerospace components, recently experienced a substantial expansion after a $7 million investment was made at the York facility - adding processes, product lines, and positions. One of the larger expansions was experienced at Abengoa Bioenergy, an international company which owns the ethanol plant near York. In September 2002, the U.S. Department of Energy awarded the company a $36.1 million cost-shared financial assistance agreement to develop and demonstrate starch and biomass conversion technologies for ethanol production. This has added jobs to the now 10-year-old facility. A new company, EPCO, moved in next to Abengoa Bioenergy, which recycles carbon dioxide for food standard products, through utilization of a byproduct created by the process of producing ethanol. Fairway Building Products, the western division of parent company Fairway Vinyl Systems (a Mount Joy, Pennsylvania company), opened in October 2003, in the former Redman Homes Manufacturing building, which also houses a number of other new businesses. With the current construction of the new four-lane Highway 81 bypass, which passes through previously agricultural land on the western edge of York, comes new possibilities regarding industrial and commercal development. The York County Development Corporation has identified several areas of industrial and commercial potential, with landowners currently being contacted about their willingness to sell, as well as working to put interested prospects in contact with those owners. |
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LARGEST EMPLOYERS
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| Leading Employers in Community: |
| #1. | Business Name: | Champion Homes |
| Service Sector: | Manufacturing | | Employment Number: | Total: 256 (Male: 179 Female: 77) | | Year Established: | 1953 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Manufactured housing |
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| #2. | Business Name: | Hamilton-Sundstrand |
| Service Sector: | Manufacturing | | Employment Number: | Total: 200 (Male: 165 Female: 35) | | Year Established: | 1982 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Aerospace components, systems |
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| #3. | Business Name: | York Public Schools |
| Service Sector: | Government | | Employment Number: | Total: 237 (Male: 78 Female: 159) | | Year Established: | 1875 | | Unions: | Yes | | Products/Service: | Education |
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| #4. | Business Name: | York General Health Care Services |
| Service Sector: | Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 414 | | Year Established: | 1953 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Medical services - hospital, nursing home |
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| #5. | Business Name: | State of Nebraska |
| Service Sector: | Government | | Employment Number: | Total: 162 | | Year Established: | 1873 | | Unions: | Yes | | Products/Service: | Correctional center, roads department, workforce development |
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| #6. | Business Name: | Kroy Building Products |
| Service Sector: | Manufacturing | | Employment Number: | Total: 128 | | Year Established: | 1994 | | Products/Service: | PVC Fencing |
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| #7. | Business Name: | Cornerstone Bank |
| Service Sector: | F.I.R.E. | | Employment Number: | Total: 139 (Male: 96 Female: 53) | | Year Established: | 1882 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Bank |
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| #8. | Business Name: | Petro Travel Plaza |
| Service Sector: | Trade | | Employment Number: | Total: 148 (Male: 72 Female: 76) | | Year Established: | 1995 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Truck stop/restaurant |
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| #9. | Business Name: | Nebraska Public Power District |
| Service Sector: | Services | | Employment Number: | Total: 120 | | Year Established: | 1970 | | Unions: | No | | Products/Service: | Electric utility |
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| #10. | Business Name: | York County |
| Service Sector: | Government | | Employment Number: | Total: 108 (Male: 57 Female: 51) | | Year Established: | 1870 | | Unions: | Yes | | Products/Service: | County government |
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| COMMUNITY NOTES |
| Our Community: | While York is located in the midst of the most productive and fertile farmland in America, it also holds a large industrial and commercial presence. York, the county seat of York County, is the hub of economic activity for this area, with a 50-mile trade area. York has a productive, thriving and active downtown retail area, as well as a very active commerical sector located at the intersection of Interstate 80 and U.S. Highway 81. Dozens of industrial companies are located in York, including an ethanol plant, aerospace component manufacturer and a number of companies that trade internationally and throughout the United States. Agriculture plays a large role in the York economy, with a number of research facilities and seed companies located here, as well as a large farmers' cooperative and a large number of implement dealers, mechanics, feed suppliers, and others who provide goods and services for agricultural producers. York is also known as an "educational center," being the home of York College for the past 115 years. York College offers two- and four-year degree opportunities in a variety of fields and hosts a student body of more than 500 students from more than 32 countries and states in the U.S. York also has three large public schools (elementary, middle and high schools), as well as three paraochial grade schools, an alternative school and Epworth Village (a 116-year-old housing/educational/treatment facility for young people). Thousands of people travel through York on a daily basis, which impacts the local economy. Approximately $2 million in city sales tax has been received annually, since the tax was instituted in 1998. The city sales tax revenue allows the cumulative real estate tax levy to rank among the lowest of first and second class cities and metropolitan areas in the state. A number of projects have been prompted by the city sales tax, including the construction of a new aquatic center, improvements to city facilities and street improvements. The sales tax receipts are also used to fund the city's operations. | | Suggested Sites: |
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| State Contacts: | Richard Baier, Director
Neb. Dept. of Economic Development
PO Box 94666
301 Centennial Mall South
Lincoln, NE 68509
Phone: (402) 471-3111 or (800) 426-6505
Fax: (402) 471-3778
Email: richard.baier@nebraska.gov
Website: www.NebraskaAdvantage.org |
| Economic Development Team
Nebraska Public Power District
PO Box 499
1414 15th Street
Columbus, NE 68601
Phone: (402) 563-5534 or (800) 282-6773, ext. 5534
Fax: (402) 563-5090
Email: econdev@nppd.com
Website: sites.nppd.com |
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