BALDWIN FILTERS
Location: Gothenburg , NE (Dawson)
Product or Service: Airfilters for motor vehicles Function: Manufacturing
Employees: 200
Union Affiliation(s): none

EILERS MACHINE WELDING
Location: Lexington , NE (Dawson)
Product or Service: Precision metal work and fabricated metal products
Function: Manufacturing
Employees: 65
Union Affiliation(s): none

MONROE AUTO EQUIPMENT
Location: Cozad , NE (Dawson)
Product or Service: Shock absorbers
Function: Manufacturing
Employees: 615
Union Affiliation(s): none

NEBRASKA BY-PRODUCTS
Location: Lexington , NE (Dawson)
Product or Service: Cured hides and pet food
Function: Manufacturing
Employees: 142
Union Affiliation(s): none

NEBRASKA PLASTICS
Location: Cozad , NE (Dawson)
Product or Service: Plastic fencing and irrigation pipes
Function: Manufacturing
Employees: 140
Union Affiliation(s): none

ORTHMAN MANUFACTURING CO.
Location: Lexington , NE (Dawson)
Product or Service: Farm Implements
Function: Manufacturing
Employees: 115
Union Affiliation(s): none

PARKER TECH SEAL
Location: Gothenburg , NE (Dawson)
Product or Service: Industrial seals
Function: Manufacturing
Employees: 145
Union Affiliation(s): none

PAULSEN
Location: Cozad , NE (Dawson)
Product or Service: Construction and ready mix concrete
Function: Construction
Employees: 300
Union Affiliation(s): none

TYSON FRESH MEAT
Location: Lexington , NE (Dawson )
Product or Service: Boxed Beef and other beef related products
Function: Manufacturing
Employees: 2,450
Union Affiliation(s): none

David Haynes
Plant Operations Manager
Baldwin Filters

"As the Gothenburg plant celebrates its 15th year of production, it's a good time to reflect on its success. One of the major contributors to our success has been the quality of workers found in Gothenburg and Dawson County.

These area residents have a good work ethic, are quick to learn, and are dedicated to producing quality products. In the four years I have been Plant Operations Manager, they have consistently demonstrated their ability to meet our growth objectives and embrace continuous improvement.

One of the significant facts in our success has been the support of the Gothenburg community. The community provided a warm welcome when I arrived, and have continued to support Baldwin Filter's participation and contribution to the community."

Steve Atwood
President
Designer Craft Woodworking

"Designer Craft Woodworking had its beginning in 1985 with a goal of providing quality custom cabinetry to its customers. Today it offers creative and functional designs for a host of residential and commercial projects.

I attribute our company's success first and foremost to the pride and quality craftsmanship exemplified by our employees. Our strategic location on Interstate 80 also makes shipping and receiving both easy and economical.

Come out for a visit. You'll find that Lexington and Dawson County offer small town values conducive to raising children. Area lakes and a rural setting provide a variety of opportunities for hunting, fishing, and water-related sports that play an important role in our quality of life.

Locating in Dawson County is as good a personal decision as it is a good business decision.

Dick Davis
President
VVS Incorporated

"Cozad and Dawson County have been a real asset to the growth and success of VVS, Inc. We are a vending, office coffee, music and games, and contract food service provider with over 300 employees. We operate in five states with Cozad as our base of operations.

Central Nebraska has been a great source of hard working and dedicated employees. These people enjoy the quality of life this area supplies. We have an excellent school system that provides the opportunity for our young people to succeed.

The area provides excellent hunting, fishing, golf and many other recreational activities. The quality of life is a huge factor in our local operations."

Holly Rickertsen
Marketing Manager
Hunt Cleaners, Inc.

"When I returned to Cozad after several years in California I was glad to find that some things never change. The people of Dawson County are still the friendliest, hardest working and most loyal you will find. Step into any business in town and you can count on being greeted with a smile by someone who knows your name.

These quality individuals are the same employees that have enabled Hunt Cleaners, Inc. to enjoy continued growth and development for over 55 years. We have more than doubled our workforce at our Cozad facility in the past five years and have easily hired dependable, long-term employees.

While maintaining the best aspects of small town living, the communities of Dawson County continue to be progressive. New health and fitness facilities, new public libraries, community sponsored recreational leagues, active community theatre groups, and annual community celebrations are just a sampling of what the area has to offer."

John McCoy
President
Orthman Manufacturing

"Orthman Manufacturing is a leading manufacturer of specialized agricultural, industrial, and conveying systems equipment. We firmly believe that our location in central Nebraska is a key element in our success.

The regional work force is highly motivated and dependable. The surrounding communities are very supportive of industry. The rural setting of our operation, along with a sizeable labor force, fine educational systems, and numerous excellent outdoor activities provides our employees with a tremendous place to live, work and raise a family.

Numerous metropolitan areas are within easy driving distance to also allow our employees the opportunity to enjoy the great aspects of those areas as well."

Mark Sarratt
Complex Manager
Tyson Foods

"Having worked for Tyson Foods for over 30 years and with the experience of living in several different states while with the company, I have a good basis for comparison of "The Good Life" in Nebraska with other places.

Dawson County is a progressive location that adapts well to change and utilizes a strong group of community leaders to recruit and retain businesses. Quality of life here, by any measurement tool, is ahead of any place I've lived and is a fine location to build a business and a life."