Meet the Locals
Living in Beatrice and Gage County, Nebraska, offers a lot of benefits. Cost of living is low, so it is affordable to buy a home in Gage County. Plus, there is no traffic so it's easy to get to and from work, run errands, and make soccer practice without stress. The young families profiled below have chosen to raise their children in Gage County because they have strong career and business opportunities, the schools are great, and the friendly atmosphere is welcoming. Read their stories to discover how good life is in Gage County, Nebraska.
NGage Prioritizes Quality of Life
The team at NGage is dedicated to ensuring that life remains good in Gage County, Nebraska. We work on important quality-of-life projects ranging from enhancing childcare offerings to new housing development, downtown renovation and activities. To learn more about relocating to Beatrice or Gage County, Nebraska, contact NGage.
News Articles
In 2023, Beatrice Community Hospital (BCH) completed a $13 million expansion, creating a new medical office building in Beatrice, Gage County, NE. The new medical office building centralizes Beatrice’s providers into one facility, whereas providers were previously spread out across town. Featuring a new primary care clinic, the building also...
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Gage County, Nebraska, has a variety of unique local features and opportunities. 5 things make Gage County a notable location include: Forward-thinking leadershipExcellent market accessDedication to childcareLow cost of living in a centralized locationCultural and Recreational Attractions With initiatives like NGage’s Communities for Kids (C4K), Gage County supports high-quality early care and...
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In Beatrice, Gage County, Nebraska, excellent water is abundant. The Beatrice Board of Public Works (BPW) maintains and constructs the water distribution system, and offers high-quality wastewater treatment throughout the city and county. For all of their services, the Beatrice BPW always offers the lowest rates possible to local customers...
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Gage Area Growth Enterprise (NGage) is the economic development organization actively seeking to sustain and grow the Beatrice, NE, and Gage County economy and quality of life. Its leadership efforts and resource delivery for business retention, expansion, recruitment, and community development help set the region on a course for success.In...
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Ask anyone for a list of America's greatest historical business leaders, and answers will range from twentieth-century industry forerunners like Henry Ford or Thomas Edison to more recent pioneers like Bill Gates or Steve Jobs. Each of these iconic innovators was an entrepreneur at heart, with brilliant ideas, starting small...
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Nebraska is the only state in the United States where every home and business is served by a publicly owned electric utility. Nebraskans are safely provided electricity and related services at costs that rank with the best in the nation, and in the most reliable, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner.Electric...
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Gage County has robust power infrastructure, with several established renewable energy sources in the region. The city of Beatrice owns a wind farm, and other forms of renewable energy are present within the region. Because of Beatrice’s fuel diversification, residents enjoy better power reliability.Gage County’s Renewable Energy Diversifies Fuel EconomyNPPD’s...
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Because of local manufacturing resources and business leaders, Gage County is world-renowned for lawnmower manufacturing. Local entrepreneur Wilfred “Dick” Tegtmeier was inducted into the Nebraska Business Hall of Fame for employing more than 600 Nebraskans and giving Beatrice the unofficial title of "Lawn Mower Capital of the World.” Moreover, the...
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If you’re looking for fun for the whole family, come out to one of Gage County’s events! With local events like Homestead Days, Oktoberfest, Ribfest, and the Holiday Lighted Parade offers residents year-round celebrations and festivals. The cornerstone event for our area, Homestead Days celebrates the rich homesteading history in...
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Gage County, Nebraska, offers international companies a chance to manufacture in the US. Currently, Beatrice is home to companies based in North America, Europe, and Asia. . Because of Gage County’s low cost of doing business, skilled workforce, and business-friendly climate, additional companies with international footprints have also found a...
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Today’s manufacturing endeavors are more reliant on automation than ever. Yet a skilled workforce is necessary to utilize that technology to its full potential. The best manufacturing companies recognize this fact and consistently seek to ensure their people have the capability and resources to do just that.In Gage County, Nebraska,...
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Economic development is truly an endeavor immersed in engaging with and cultivating relationships between an area’s stakeholders, business leaders and residents. Gage Area Growth Enterprise (NGage) is the economic development organization (EDO) focused on maximizing opportunities for business and industry recruitment, retention, and expansion to boost the economy of Gage...
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Gage Area Growth Enterprise (NGage) helps businesses and developers secure incentives for projects in Gage County, Nebraska. Identifying potential opportunities on several levels, NGage provides insight into the local, county, and national incentives available. By providing tailored support to existing Gage County companies and potential developers based on their specific...
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The City of Beatrice and Gage Area Growth Enterprise (NGage) are collaborating to redevelop The Paddock Kensington, a former hotel in downtown Beatrice. Set at the corner of Hwy 77 and 136, the building could potentially be a mixed-use location with pedestrian access. On the upper levels of the hotel,...
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Gage Area Growth Enterprise (NGage) promotes shovel-ready Nebraska sites and assists consultants and businesses through every step of the site selection process. Whether your project is industrial, commercial, or retail, you'll find the resources and information you need to make a smart business decision that suits your unique business needs...
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In 2023, Gage Area Growth Enterprise (NGage) secured a $300,000 Tourism Grant from the Economic Development Association (EDA). Through this grant, NGage will be able to strengthen the existing community resources and build upon them. With lively downtown events in Beatrice and excellent outdoor recreation throughout the county, NGage will...
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By securing funding for major projects, Gage Area Growth Enterprise (NGage) supports businesses and communities. In 2021, NGage applied for and was accepted into the Nebraska Children & Families Foundation (Nebraska Children) C4K program. Nebraska Children granted Gage County a total of $30,000.00, $10,000 to spend per year over three...
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Thanks to its participation in the C4K Initiative and funding provided by Coronavirus Response and Relief SupplementalAct funding received through Grant Number 2101NECDC6, of the USDHHSAdministrationfor Children and Families and Nebraska Department of Healthand Human Services, Gage County was awarded over $700,00 to increase the capacity for Gage County childcare...
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A program coordinated by the Beatrice Area Chamber of Commerce and Gage Area Growth Enterprise (NGage), Young Professionals Gage County (YPG) increases civic engagement among local young professionals aged 20-40. More specifically, YPG provides opportunities to empower, connect, and develop the future leaders of the Gage County area. By supporting...
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Gage Area Growth Enterprise (NGage) is committed to finding housing solutions in Gage County. With funding assistance from the Nebraska Investment Finance Authority (NIFA), NGage completed a housing study for Gage County in 2016. The findings demonstrated a need for new construction. In response to the study, NGage worked with...
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Gage Area Growth Enterprise (NGage), a county-wide economic development group in Gage County, Nebraska, facilitates the growth of a healthy local economy. Primarily, NGage helps recruit and retain new businesses and helps existing businesses expand. In addition, NGage assists with the creation of workforce development solutions and assesses housing needs...
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Gage County, Nebraska is exceptionally positioned for new business and development. Because of Gage County’s convenient, centralized Midwestern location and pro-business tax environment, many businesses call Gage County their home. Beatrice, the county seat of Gage County, sits at the intersection of State Highway 4, U.S. Highway 77, and U.S...
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Gage Area Growth Enterprise (NGage) is a county-wide economic development group located in Gage County, Nebraska (NE). Based in Beatrice, we help create opportunities for businesses to start, grow, or relocate to Gage County, Nebraska. For our residents, we help provide exceptional job opportunities, valuable workforce training, and quality education...
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It's a new look for a downtown entertainment business. The Holly theatre has a new electronic marquee, along the north side of Court Street, right across from the Cinema Center Theatres.Mike and Shelly Schafer own Beatrice Movies, operators of the downtown theatres. This project, in the works for two years…began...
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