COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
such as: lunches, bingo, social events, 'Meals on Wheels' and more. For additional information call (308) 532-6544. RSVP (Ready to Serve Volunteer Program) RSVP provides meaningful volunteer opportunities for all ages. If interested please call (308) 535-6777. West Central Nebraska Agency on Aging North Plat te has many options for you to choose a facility for an aging or elderly loved one. Enjoy a large array of options including: home-health services, retirement communities, independent/assisted living, and full-care nursing homes. For more information please call (308) 535-8195, visit www.wcnaaa.org.
Clubs & Organizat ions The Clubs and Organizations in the Nor th Plat te area provide oppor tunities for youth and Communit y Involvement. From Ar t Guild to Youth Baseball there are a lot of ways to make a dif ference and meet new people. Churches North Plat te has a wide variety of churches to choose from with most religious denominations and nondenominational places of worship. Senior Living North Plat te Senior Center The Senior Center is active year round with activities
BUSINESS & INDUSTRY
Location & Transportation Highways & Interstates North Plat te is located in the center of the country with highways running from coast to coast and from Canada to Mexico. Interstate 80 runs from New York City to San Francisco carrying more than 11 million vehicles yearly. Highway 83 is a Central North American Trade Corridor that intersects with all major East and West transcontinental railroads and interstate highways. There are six truck lines that provide daily interstate and intrastate service to the North Plat te region. Carriers with terminals in North Plat te include American Freightways, Brown Transfer, Nebraska Transport Company and Crete Carriers. North Plat te's location presents a fantastic environment for existing and future businesses. Large Mailing Options Direct overnight freight service is of fered to the North Plat te region by United Parcel Service, Federal Express, Airborne Express, Roadway Package Service and United Express Airlines. All of these carriers also of fer staf fed pick-up sites in the area for bet ter customer service and late drop-of fs. Union Pacific Railroad The Union Pacific Railroad has been a vital part of the North Plat te and product transportation since 1867. Bailey Yard is the largest rail yard in the world and covers more than 2,850 acres and provides more than 2,000 careers to the citizens of the North Plat te Area. For more information on Union Pacific Bailey Yard visit www.uprr.com.
Aviation If flying is essential to you and your business, the North Plat te Regional Airport can meet your needs! Lee Bird Field had the first fully lighted runway in the United States in 1923. Today direct daily flights connecting to Denver International Airport are serviced through SkyWest, United Airlines. Trego Dugan Aviation also charters flights through Lee Bird Field. These reliable and convenient services are a strong asset to the community. For more information about the North Plat te Regional Airport visit www.northplat teairport. com Economy Shopping Opportunities Historical downtown North Plat te is home to numerous retail stores, specialty shops, boutiques, and professional service providers. At the Plat te River Mall you will find major discount stores and a variety of general purpose and specialty shops. The Westfield Shopping Center, original town, and East 4th street merchants provide a convenient way to shop with everything you need in one place. Building Better Businesses North Plat te continues to experience a period of constant growth and economic success. Because of its central geographic location, strong labor force, communit y amenities, a growing regional population, af fordable development sites, sound transpor tation system, and an available labor force. Nor th Plat te
is recognized as the leading communit y and trade center in west central Nebraska. Nor th Plat te is commit ted to the continued economic growth and prosperit y of the region. For more information on development in the Nor th Plat te area, please contact The Chamber at 308-532-4966 or visit us online at www.nparea.com.
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