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2010 Governor's Honorary Showcase Community
Cambridge, Nebraska showcases the very best of what sustainable community development is all about and this recognition by the Governor of Nebraska reinforces that what we say throughout this site is true! Now, what we do need here is NEW people! There are opportunities galore and plenty of room to grow. If you have always wanted to build your dream house, this is the place. If you can telecommute, have a home-based business, or want to start a business, even better. If you're just searching for a new life where people matter, we want you! We are looking for a new generation of pioneers, we have jobs available, we embrace change and diversity, we ask newcomers to become leaders, and we understand the needs and importance of entrepreneurs. Our Homestead Free Lots and New Pioneer Rewards create an unprecedented opportunity for growth. Two Free lots are available NOW.
Huge Internet Capacity and Fiber-to-the-Home
Thanks to the commitment and investment of the leadership at Pinpoint, our ISP headquartered in Cambridge, we have the largest Internet capacity between Omaha, Nebraska and Denver, Colorado. With the current installation of Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH), if you can telecommute, this is your perfect hometown. If your technology company is expanding and desires a location that appeals to generation Y, let’s talk. If you have an idea for a start-up business, we want to help you become successful.
Children Thrive
Education is a very strong point for Cambridge. Our great state of Nebraska continually ranks in the top ten nationally for graduation percentage at about 89% of students annually and Cambridge ranks considerably higher than the state average with nearly 100%. The quality of our education is evident in the ACT testing. According to a 2003 national research study, Nebraska ranked first among the 12 states with a high percentage of students (70 percent or more) taking the ACT exam. Maine and Oregon ranked at the top nationally with a 22.6 score, however, fewer students in those states took the ACT. In Maine, 6 percent of the graduates participated and 12 percent in Oregon. Taking this data to the Cambridge level, we have continually ranked higher than the Nebraska average in the ACT scores and have about 10% more students taking the test each year than the state average. This is remarkable! We truly are the best of the best!
We Care about Your Health
The rural region served by the TriValley Health System will enjoy a new facility currently nearing completion. Keeping quality healthcare right here in Cambridge has been a priority of the community for over 50 years. Now, the building of a new hospital will provide space for new and expanded outpatient services; consolidation of Physical Therapy and the Cambridge Clinic into the new building; improvement of OB services; and the development of a common nursing station for centralized management of acute, emergency, and OB services. The overall design will enhance patient privacy and provide expansion opportunities for the future.
Renewable Energy Opportunities
According to a presentation shown by an official with the U.S. Dept of Energy, southwest Nebraska is prime for nearly every form of renewable energy for residential applications or larger scale production projects. You will find potentially prime spots on the wind power map just a few miles south of Cambridge on the high lands between the Republican and Beaver Valleys. Solar power opportunities exist due to our typically clear skies and intense winter sun. The variety of applications of geothermal system opportunities are only limited by one’s imagination. The dam of our Medicine Creek Reservoir may prove an opportunity for a smaller scale hydropower application.
Ethanol Facility
Cambridge celebrates the ethanol plant purchase by Zeeland Farm Services of Michigan. The plant under new ownership now operates as Nebraska Corn Processing, LLC., which restarted operations in early March 2010.
Nebraska Tops Many National Rankings
FORBES magazine says Nebraska is one of the 10 best states for business. The state moved up from 17th to 10th in the magazine’s 2008 list. FORBES says Nebraska offers a better quality of life, better regulatory environment, and lower business costs than most states. The magazine’s quality of life index considers cost of living, quality of schools, crime rates, health care, and poverty rates. Nebraska was ranked 9th in quality of life, 12th for its regulatory environment, and 13th in the magazine’s business cost ranking, which includes the cost of labor, energy, and taxes.
CNBC.com's America's Top States for Business ranked Nebraska 11th overall, 6th for Business Friendliest, and 7th on the Economy rankings factors.
Volunteering in America reported Nebraska as 2nd among all states for volunteering.
Omaha ranked 6th and Lincoln 15th for Next Cities--The 60 U.S. Hotspots for Young, Talented Workers Midsize Magnets.
Norfolk ranked 18th, Columbus 21st, and Kearney 24th on CNN Money.com's Best Places to Live in the Commuting category.
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