Welcome to Gateway Development Corporation!

Gateway Development Corporation is a catalyst for economic development and quality growth in Washington County.

Why invest and build in Washington County?

  • Strategic location near Omaha metro best of both worlds small town and metro conveniences (20 mins downtown Omaha or to West Omaha)
  • Lower costs than metro competitors (lowest taxes in the Omaha MSA)
  • Available workforce + regional draw (Part of the Omaha MSA)
  • Pro-business leadership & incentives (LB840, TIF, ImagiNE)
  • Infrastructure ready for growth

 

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About Us

Located in eastern Nebraska along the Missouri River.
Anchored by Blair (county seat).
Close to Omaha metro (~20 miles).

Includes communities:
• Arlington
• Blair
• Fort Calhoun (home of Fort Atkinson)
• Herman
• Kennard

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MORE ABOUT WASHINGTON COUNTY

New Jobs

Since 2018, Gateway has helped land 25+ projects, supporting the creation of over 1400 new jobs in the county, these projects ranged from a small fabrication company with 4 employees to a large global bio-science company with over 200 employees in Blair.

Capital Investment

Gateway has landed over 600 million in capital investment since 2018, as well as Gateway is always helping find ways to support these businesses with both local, state and federal incentives.

Economic Activity in 2025

Reflecting on 2025, Gateway Development celebrates another strong year of progress and momentum across Washington County.
As we look ahead, our focus in 2026 remains centered on site development, housing, workforce expansion, and placemaking.

 Key Projects & Milestones

  • Calcium Products Expansion
    Supporting the development of two new facilities in Blair, with completion targeted by 2029.
  • $4.4M Infrastructure Investment (NDED)
    Secured funding to develop a new rail yard, strengthening logistics and supporting local industry growth.
  • Blair Apartments Project
    Advancing plans for 133 new apartment units, helping address critical housing needs.
  • Business Growth Pipeline
    Opened 20 new project files to support ongoing investment and economic expansion.
  • LB840 Program Impact
    Assisted in launching five new local projects, driving business development within Blair.
  • Land Development Initiatives
    Secured options on 300+ acres to position Washington County for future growth opportunities.
  • Site Selector Engagement
    Hosted 13 site visits (through November 1), showcasing the region to prospective investors.
  • Workforce & Community Investment
    Awarded four $800 scholarships, made possible by local donor support.
  • Art Alley Placemaking Initiative
    Completed Gateway’s first placemaking project in Blair, drawing 250+ attendees to the inaugural event.

2025 Events

March 19th – Annual Meeting (Blair Marina) 5:30-7:30pm
March 28th – Dueling Pianos- Art Alley Project 6:30-10pm DANA campus
April 3rd – Franchise Meeting 4-6pm Blair Library
May 7th – Happy Hour 4-6pm
August 27th – Happy Hour 4-6pm
October 22nd – Fall Investors Meeting 11am-1pm
November 26th – Strategic Planning Session 9:30am 12pm

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