Gothenburg Improvement
​Company

The Gothenburg Improvement Company was established in 1961 beginning an organized effort to recruit businesses and people to our community. Over the past 50+ years business and industry recruitment has changed considerably. There is increased pressure to stay competitive with every other community in Nebraska as well as other states. Professional staff in the Community Development Office provides support to the volunteers serving on the Board of Directors and as project leaders.

Gothenburg is a community with spirit. It has a pro-business environment that involves people who give thousands upon thousands of hours of their time and talents as volunteers to “make it work” for everyone.

Gothenburg is the place where you’ll want to do business. Grow with us as we ”Grow Gothenburg.”
GIC WEBSITE
GIC MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION

Mission Statement

To encourage business growth and entrepreneurship by promoting Gothenburg as World Class community resulting in job creation and an outstanding quality of life for its residents.

Help Secure Our Future
The Gothenburg Improvement Company plays a vital role in securing the future of Gothenburg. Through the efforts of our stockholders we have created many new jobs and new opportunities for growth in Gothenburg. This volunteer organization depends on the continued dedication of its stockholders and thier willingness to freely give of their time, talents and financial resources. Our primary goal is to improve and preserve the quality of life that makes Gothenburg the place we all call home.
Mike Bacon, President
Gothenburg Improvement Company

2018 Board Of Directors

Nate Wyatt, President - Investment Service Center
Aaron Coleman, Vice President/Treasurer – First State Bank
Shane Maxwell, Vice President - LandMark Implement
Joe Richeson, Vice President/Secretary - Gothenburg Irrigation & Well Service
Colten Venteicher, Vice President - Bacon & Vinton Law Office

​Mike Bacon, President - Bacon & Vinton Law Office
Amber Burge - Gothenburg State Bank
Scott Bartels - Dupont/Pioneer
Mick Brant - Gothenburg Memorial Hospital
Devin Brundage - Central Nebraska Public Power District
Helen Cool - 1st State Bank
Verlin Janssen - Horizon Ag
Will Rahjes - Investment Service Center
Karl Randecker - 1st State Bank
Luke Rickertsen - Gothenburg State Bank
Mike Teahon – Superintendent of Schools

Stockholder Fees

Initial Stock Investment………….........$250
Spouse Stock Investment……...............$125

Stock Payment Plan……………….................$50*
per year for 5 years or until stock investment is paid. *Annual asessment must be paid during the years of the Stock Payment Plan.
Annual Assessment……150
Spouse Annual Assessment…...................$75
Annual Assessment Payment is required for active membership after total stock investment is paid in full.

Ex-Officio
Joyce Hudson – Mayor of Gothenburg

Bruce Clymer – City Administrator

Dean Kugler – Dawson County Commissioner
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Julie Czochara – YMCA at Gothenburg Health

​​Andrea McClintic - Dawson Area Development 

Ellen Mortenson - Gothenburg Times