Keller Williams Realty - Greeley Colorado

by Joy Ferguson, Relocation Director

When the transcontinental railroad was completed in 1869, a line from Cheyenne to Denver was created; opening this part of the country for settlement. Where the railroad crossed at Platte and the Cache la Poudre rivers, the City of Greeley was created. Those settlers, with their irrigation systems, turned a desert into an agricultural haven.

This year the City of Greeley celebrates its 150th Anniversary and while it remains true to its agricultural roots, the city has cultivated a strong business environment over the years.

The City of Greeley recently reported that year-to-date (YTD) revenue is 12.5% higher than budgeted revenue, YTD sales tax revenue is 11.9% above budget expectations and YTD sales-tax collections on building permits are 41.5% above budgeted projections. A major force driving the local economy, Leprino Foods is now opening phase one of their new $270 million dollar cheese production facility. Approximately 500 employees will be hired during the three-phased rollout of the facility. In oil and gas news, Harrison Resource Corp. has partnered with CH2M HILL to develop specific project details for the Niobrara Energy Park; moving the park one step closer from concept to reality.

Education is also a valued commodity in Greeley and Weld County. Aims Community College provides a two year program tailored to suit the needs of our high-tech environment. The University of Northern Colorado has more than 100 undergraduate programs in five colleges which offer a liberal arts foundation; a nationally recognized business school; award-winning music and theater arts; health and human studies and teacher education courses. Many graduate degree studies are available throughout the campus.

With its excellent health care facilities, relative low cost of home prices and the varied lifestyle amenities, it is no wonder that Greeley has also been recognized by Where to Retire magazine as one of the Top 8 “Places to Retire.”

Joy Ferguson Relocation Director  Keller Williams Realty of Northern Colorado 2580 E Harmony Rd, #301 Fort Collins, CO 80528 JoyFerguson@kwnoco.com (970) 576-5418

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