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There are many considerations when
choosing a place of business. To help you
quickly learn about our region and
resources, we have assembled this kit
with summary information about our
communities.
Scottsbluff/Gering
Why you should consider doing business
in Western Nebraska
Region Profile Kit
Aerial View of the Regional West Medical Center
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Table of Contents
Welcome to the Valley
Twin Cities Development Association, Inc.
City of Scottsbluff History
City of Gering History
Where We Are (Geographic Location)
Aerial Map of the Region
Street Map of the City of Scottsbluff
Street Map of the City of Gering
Regional Demographics
Transportation, Highways and Airport
Utilities
Taxes and Rates
Healthcare
Education
Contact Us
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Go online and vist our website at www.tcdne.org to learn more about:
Major employers and industry
Geography and Climate
Available properties for development
And much more…
View of the National Monument located in Scottsbluff/Gering
Welcome to the Valley!
Thank you for considering Western Nebraska for your next place of business. We know that you have many
choices when it comes to starting or expanding your operations, and we are honored that you have
considered the valley! We believe that you will find the Scottsbluff/Gering communities to be an excellent
place to live, yet business friendly with quality employees to work with, a lower cost of living and doing
business, and an abundant quality of life. Those of us who have called the area home for years are excited
for you to join the community and get involved with all that it has to offer.
Scottsbluff/Gering, a twin cities community, is located in Western Nebraska; the area is known as the
Panhandle. With the Scotts Bluff National Monument as a scenic backdrop, the two communities have a
population of approximately 30,000 combined, but serves a primary trade area of more than 50,000 and a
secondary trade area of about 125,000. Although the city is a host to many businesses and amenities, it
provides a quality of life that most people look for in a community. Our residents have a strong sense of
community pride, value of neighborhood, and a strong work ethic. Conveniently located to larger
metropolitan areas, you can get away to a concert or opera or for a fun ski weekend in the mountains or
just stay home and enjoy the lake just 6 miles north of town and experience boating and fishing or go hiking
in the Wildcat Hills just outside of the south end of Scottsbluff/Gering. Wildcat Hills offers 30,000 acres of
public land surrounded by a beautiful setting in the great outdoors. Abundant trails for biking, hiking, site-
seeing, and birdwatching, the Wildcats offers opportunities for fishing, golfing, and hunting as well. We are
proud to have an abundance of outdoor recreational opportunities and entertaining things to offer- all this
in addition to several community events and festivals offered throughout the year. There is never a lack of
things to become involved in. Scottsbluff/Gering is an area where you can truly make a difference and be
a part of the community. So on behalf of all who live in Western Nebraska, we welcome you to explore our
region that is far from ordinary.
Respectfully,
Sean Overeynder
Community Development Director
Twin Cities Development Association, Inc.
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TWIN CITIES DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION, INC.
Economic Development for Western Nebraska
Twin Cities Development Association, Inc. (TCD) is a non-profit organization, founded in 1985, and is
the economic development organization for Western Nebraska. It is the goal of TCD to support
economic development activities that create jobs and bring new capital into the area, as well as support
the expansion of existing businesses.
CITY OF SCOTTSBLUFF HISTORY
Scottsbluff is a city in Scotts Bluff County, in the western part of the state of Nebraska, in the Great
Plains region of the United States. The population was 15,039 at the 2010 census. Scottsbluff is the
largest city in the Nebraska Panhandle, and the 13th largest city in Nebraska.
Scottsbluff was founded in 1899 across the North Platte River from its namesake, a bluff that is now
a U.S. National Park called Scotts Bluff National Monument.
CITY OF GERING HISTORY
Gering is a city in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 8,500 at
the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Scotts Bluff County. Gering was founded in 1887 at the base
of the bluff that is now the center of Scotts Bluff National Monument. It was named for Martin
Gering, a pioneer merchant. The city of Scottsbluff was founded across the North Platte River from
the bluff in 1900. Separated only by the river, the two cities have since grown together and now form
the 7th largest urban area in Nebraska.
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Downtown Scottsbluff at the Twin Cities
Development Association, Inc. Building
Regional Demographics
2016 Population and Ethnicity Data Category 2016 Regional Census
Population 48,795
Male 23,958 (49.9%)
Female 23,940 (49.1%)
White (Non-Hispanic) 37,236 (76.3%)
Hispanic 9,007 (18.5%)
Other 2,443 (5.0%)
Black 211 (0.04%)
2014 Education Attainment (25 years and older) High School Diploma or more 88.4%
Bachelor’s Degree or more 17.9%
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Within a 50 minute drive time
Transportation
Cheyenne, Wyoming 99
Fort Collins, Colorado 143
Casper, Wyoming 175
Rapid City, South Dakota 194
Denver, Colorado 199
Colorado Springs, Colorado 267
Lincoln, Nebraska 403
Omaha, Nebraska 451
26 (East and West of Scottsbluff) 12,850
71N (Through Scottsbluff) 10,795
92 (East of Scottsbluff) 4,290
71S (South of Gering) 5,580 (On an average day based on Nebraska Department of Roads 2014)
Highway 26 East leads to Alliance
Highway 92 East leads to Bridgeport
Highway 71 North leads to various cities within the Southernmost parts of South Dakota
Highway 26 West leads to various cities within Eastern Wyoming
Highway 92 West leads to various cities within Eastern Wyoming
Highway 71 South leads to various cities within Northern Colorado
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Regional State Connections
City, State Distance in Miles
Traffic Counts Highway Count
Leading State Highways
Airport (Regional) Western Nebraska Regional Airport, longest runway 8,279 feet
Airport (International) Denver International Airport (195 miles)
Lincoln Airport (LNK) (399 miles)
Omaha Nebraska Eppley Airfield (460 miles)
Railway Access Burlington Northern Santa Fe (Scottsbluff)
Union Pacific (Gering)
Bus Lines Denver Coach (Scottsbluff)
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Airport, Railway Access, Bus Lines
Aerial View of the Western Nebraska Regional Airport Inside the Western Nebraska Regional Airport
Union Pacific in Gering Burlington Northern Santa Fe in Scottsbluff
Utilities
Electricity
Nebraska Public Power District City of Gering
515 1st Ave. 1025 P St. Ste. A
Scottsbluff, NE 69361 Gering, NE 69341
(877) 275-6773 (308) 436-6800
Serves the City of Scottsbluff Serves the City of Gering http://www.nppd.com/contact-us/customer-service-centers/ http://www.gering.org/
Water, Sewer and Disposal City of Scottsbluff City of Gering
1818 Avenue A 1025 P St. Ste. A
Scottsbluff, NE 69361 Gering, NE 69341
(308) 630-6220 (308) 436-6800
Serves the City of Scottsbluff Serves the City of Gering http://www.scottsbluff.org/ http://www.gering.org/
Telecommunications (Gigabit Internet Available!) Charter Communications ALLO Communications
1204 Avenue B 1450 10th St.
Scottsbluff, NE 69361 Gering, NE 69341
(855) 866-2397 (866) 481-2556 www.charter.com www.allocommunications.com
Vistabeam High Speed Internet
1606 Broadway Ste. E-3
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(888) 251-0920 www.vistabeam.com
Natural Gas Black Hills Energy
625 Ninth St.
Rapid City, SD 57701
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Nebraska’s individual state income tax rates range from 2.46% to 6.84%.
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Taxes and Rates Property Taxes *
The average effective property tax rate in the State of Nebraska is 1.88%
The average effective property tax rate in Scotts Bluff County is 1.746%
*NOTE: These rates are subject to change. Please contact the Scotts Bluff County Assessor at 308-436-6627 for verification.
Sales and Use Tax Rate
Entity Sales and Use Tax Rate Total Sales and Use Tax Rate
State of Nebraska 5.5% (.055) 5.5% (.055)
City of Scottsbluff 1.5% (.015) 7.0% (.070)
City of Gering 1.5% (.015) 7.0% (.070)
Income Tax – State of Nebraska
The State Office Building located in Scottsbluff The Scottsbluff Middle School after renovations
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Healthcare
Regional West Medical Center: Multispecialty Medical Group
Level II Trauma Center – One of only three in the State of Nebraska
The third largest hospital in the state
2015 recipient of the Patient Safety Excellence Award, ranked in the top 10% for patient safety
nationwide
Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year
4021 Ave. B
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
308-635-3711
Dentistry
Over 30 Specialized Dentistry Offices located within Scottsbluff/Gering
Physicians
Over 200 Specialized Physicians Offices located within Scottsbluff/Gering
Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff
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Emergency Medical Transportation
EagleMed
A subsidiary of Air Medical Group Holdings, EagleMed is accredited by the Commission on
Accreditation of Medical Transport Services (CAMTS).
All aircraft are completely configured and medically equipped for mission critical transports that
transform the aircraft into a flying Intensive Care Unit.
EagleMed is located at the Western Nebraska Regional Airport and is available 24 hours a day,
seven days a week, 365 days a year
Valley Ambulance
Valley Ambulance has been serving the communities of Scotts Bluff County for over 40 years.
Providing both Emergent and Non-emergent Paramedic Services, the staff at Valley Ambulance
consists of EMT’s, AEMT’s, Paramedics, Critical Care Paramedics, and Tactical Paramedics and are
Nationally Registered.
Valley Ambulance is located in Scottsbluff and is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365
days a year
Valley Ambulance in Scottsbluff EagleMed in Scottsbluff- Located at the
Western Nebraska Regional Airport
Education
Public School District Campuses
Scottsbluff High School Scottsbluff Middle School
313 E. 27th St. 27 Broadway & E. 23rd St.
Scottsbluff, NE. 69361 Scottsbluff, NE. 69361
308-635-6230 308-635-6270
Lincoln Heights Westmoor
2214 Ave. C 1722 Ave. K
Scottsbluff, NE. 69361 Scottsbluff, NE. 69361
308-635-6252 308-635-6255
Roosevelt Longfellow
1306 9th Ave. 2003 5th Ave.
Scottsbluff, NE. 69361 Scottsbluff, NE. 69361
308-635-6259 308-635-6262
Gering High School Gering Junior High School
1500 U St. 800 Q St.
Gering, NE. 69341 Gering, NE. 69341
308-436-3121 308-436-3123
Northfield Elementary School Lincoln Elementary School
1900 Flaten Ave. 2200 Pacific Blvd.
Gering, NE. 69341 Gering, NE. 69341
308-436-5555 308-436-2350
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Gering High School located in Gering Scottsbluff High School located in Scottsbluff
Post Secondary Campuses
Western Nebraska Community College University of Nebraska-Lincoln
1601 E. 27th St. 4502 Ave. I
Scottsbluff, NE. 69361 Scottsbluff, NE. 69361
308-635-3606 308-632-1480
UNMC College of Nursing
1601 E. 27th St.
Scottsbluff, NE. 69361
308-632-0413
Regional High School Diploma or Higher: 88.4%
Regional Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 17.9%
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UNMC College of Nursing students learning hands on skills Western Nebraska Community College located in Scottsbluff
Contact Us Twin Cities Development Association, Inc.
Economic Development for Western Nebraska
1620 Broadway
Scottsbluff, NE. 69361
(308) 632-2833
online: www.tcdne.org
email: [email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/tcdne/
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