Industry Testimonials |
"We built our new world headquarters at Sidney in 1997 for many of the same reasons we were able to grow our company here over the past 30 years. We now have our major distribution center, a 73,000 square foot retail store and our new world headquarters here because of the partnership between our company and the community, the availability of physical growth space, work ethic of the labor force and the central location that Sidney offers to all parts of the country. The community fits the business climate we want."
- Dick and Jim Cabela, Owners and Founders of Cabela's Inc.
"Sidney's greatest strength is the quality of the work force. At Prestolite Wire, our strength is in the strength and individual effort of our employees. One major motivation for all of us is to ensure that we and our families can continue to live and prosper in Sidney. Prestolite did $12 million in equipment and employment expansions in the 1990's at their Sidney plant."
- Tim Ryder, Plant Team Leader, Prestolite Wire
"We established here because of the quality of life, excellent climate, work ethic of an exceptional local work force, geographical location and economical floor space. We continue to grow here and like it here because of the progressive community attitude. We looked all over the world to make our product. Nothing compares in maintaining the quality of our product line than producing it right here in Sidney."
- Bob Van Vleet, Owner, Master Trading, Convert-a-Ball Distributing
"Our company was an outgrowth of a home grown family business, originally established as a tractor cab manufacturer, later diversifying into the heavy construction industry. The central United States location, good work ethic and quality of life standards continue to help make our company successful."
- Lou Egging, President, Egging Company
"We established here because of the proximity of the two major railroads that serve the area, the Interstate 80 system and the excellent cooperation we received from Sidney and Cheyenne County. We continue to look at investing and starting other operations here because of the progressive and successful community business climate."
- Oscar J. Glover, Owner, Glover Industries
"Sidney offers what every business looks for - a work force, a way of life, and community that are 'top drawer'. Couple that with a prime location off of Interstate 80 and the opportunities compound themselves as far as future growth and development are concerned."
- Tom Henning, Owner & President, Cash-Wa Distributing
"I have lived in several locations in the United States and Europe and I can honestly say that all things considered Sidney is the best place we have lived. Low crime rates, numerous family recreational opportunities, good friends, friendly citizens and a convenient location that enables you take in a cultural or professional sports activity and return home that same evening are just a few reasons that my family has enjoyed Sidney. From a work perspective, I have found the associates of Memorial Health Center to have the work values that employers like to see: honesty, integrity, dedication and a strong work ethic."
- Rex Walk, Chief Executive Officer, Memorial Health Center
Location, location, location. Sidney, Nebraska is the hub of the rail car business. It is the perfect place for our operation. Union Pacific and Burlington-Northern Santa-Fe railroads cross here. Easy access in. Easy access out. It's just a great job market."
- Dick Dodge, Vice-President Sales & Marketing
"Cheyenne County is agriculture based and a great location for ag related industries. The feed availability, diversity of crops, mild climate and good workers are just a few of the reasons we are successful here."
- Tom O'Connell Jr., Manager
"I'm a transplant, but over two decades I've grown to love Sidney and the people here. It's just a great place to live and operate a business. The quality of life is exceptional, the work ethic and values workers put forth in doing their jobs is something that is a rarity in today's world."
- Dave Mowery, Owner & President
"Pennington Seed chose Sidney as an expansion site to serve our west coast markets because of its transportation advantages (two major railroads and an interstate highway) and the work ethic of the local work force. We were strongly considering another site in a different state, but after seeing first hand the cooperation of the City of Sidney, Cheyenne County, Economic Development officials, the local state senator and the agricultural community, we were convinced Sidney, Nebraska was the location we would choose."
- Brooks Pennington, Chairman of the Board, Pennington Seed Inc.
"It's a great place to warehouse or grow a commercial business. The space availability, transportation dynamics and central United States location makes it a logical choice to do business from here to serve anywhere in the world."
- Ed Narjes, President
"The people in Sidney, due to their dedication and knowledge, have allowed us to build an excellent work force for our state-of-the-art extraction facility."
- Bob Pearson, Plant Manager