Fillmore County Development Corporation
Exeter-Fairmont-Geneva-Grafton-Milligan-Ohiowa-Shickley-Strang
1032 G ST
Geneva, NE 68361 USA
Ph 402.759.4910
Fax 402-759-4455
Email lentfer.fcdc@
genevamail.com
The goals of the Fillmore County Development Corporation are:
>Stabalize and grow the population
>Recruit new businesses to create job opportunities
>Assist existing businesses to retain and expand jobs
>Communicate the importance of economic development for the future of the region
The Board of Directors of the Fillmore County Development Corporation is made up of fifteen members of the Corporation. These members are elected as Directors for a three-year term at the annual meeting. The Executive Board consists of a President, Vice-president, Secretary, Treasurer and Past President chosen from the Board of Directors. Individuals, businesses, utilities, and county and city government entities make up the membership. The Board of Directors meet on the fourth Thursday of each month.
Board President Pat Hilty, Fairmont-Geneva Vice-President Gary Dick, Geneva,-Milligan
Secretary Jim Donovan, Geneva Treasurer Carol Vejrask, Geneva-Milligan
Board Members: Alan Emshoff, Exeter Mike Haumont, Geneva
Don Jividen, Geneva Christin Lovegrove Geneva
John Muller, Exeter Patrick Rasmussen, Geneva
Mel Taylor, Milligan Brandy VanDeWalle, Ohiowa
Megan Williams, Ohiowa
The backbone of the Fillmore County Development Corporation is the volunteers who work on the committees and are dedicated to the betterment of Fillmore County.
Committee Meeting Time
Agri-Business 4th Tuesday, noon
Housing 2nd Tuesday, noon
Leadership Development 2nd Monday, noon
Public Relations 3rd Wednesday, noon
Recruitment 1st Tuesday, noon
Membership
Membership to the FCDC is open to all persons, businesses or entities interested in furthering the purposes of the Corporation and is offered at a variety of dues levels. The membership year is from January 1 through December 31 of each year.
Leadership
Odegeo...Leadership for Fillmore County is a countywide program available to all residents. The purpose of the program is to identify, educate and develop leaders within Fillmore County. Over the last 15 years there have been over 145 graduates. The program is held every other year and the 2010-2011 class will graduate in June. The next nine-month session will begin in September of 2012.
Young Leaders of Fillmore County
The Young Leaders of Fillmore County (YLFC) was formed in the Spring of 2010 in order to help ensure that Fillmore County continues to grow, thrive and be a place where people want to live.
Anyone who lives or works in Fillmore County and is between the ages of 21-38 is welcome.
It is important that all ages of citizens become involved and support the growth of Fillmore County. There are four committees of the YLFC:
Community Relationship Committee
Coordinate events and activities to strengthen county-wide relationships
Provide avenues for involvement in events throught the county
Promote the importance of giving back to the community.
Marketing Committee
Create and sustain brand awareness
Design all promotion/marketing materials
Create community awareness through marketing
Membership Committee
Engage and encouarge new members
Retain current members
Assist in nominating committee chairs
Cooperate with local businesses in developing opportunities for young people
Recruit young people to Fillmore county to live, work and play
Social Committee
Encourage networking through social events
Plan regular social events throughout the county
Inform members of the latest entertainment/events
ABOUT the FILLMORE COUNTY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
COMMUNITY WEBSITES
Membership Brochure pdf
2010-2011 Brochure PDF
2010-2011 Application PDF
YLFC Pamphlet PDF
Goals
Directors
Committees
Membership
Leadership Project
YLFC-Young Leaders
Established in June of 1989, the Fillmore County Development Corporation (FCDC) is a non-profit corporation that fosters economic development within the county and local communities. In addition to recruiting new industries to locate in Fillmore County, the Corporation also works with retention and expansion of existing businesses and industries. The FCDC is also one of the county's lead organization on issues such as transportation, leadership, housing, and tourism.
L-R Front: M Johnson, S Manthei, K Nun, K Jansky Middle:
K Slezak, N Marks, C Lovegrove, S Johnson, S Michl Back:
T Boller, T Daly, A Ley, J Wilkins, M Peppard. Not pictured:
Katie Chaney, Brandie Conway, and Valerie Turner
2010-2011 Odegeo...Leadership for Fillmore County Class
Investment- PDF
