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Supporting Global Needs from Central Nebraska
With an ecosystem that supports diverse industries and offers immediate access to major national and international transport routes, we have room for your business to grow. We’re already home to a variety of stable, innovative, and world-renowned companies and organizations that create work opportunities and provide high-quality services and products to our community members. Key industries in Dawson County include value-added agriculture, health care, manufacturing, and hospitality.
| Company | Town | Number of Employees | Industry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyson Fresh Meats | Lexington, NE | 2,700 | Boxed Beef |
| VVS Canteen | Cozad, NE | 341 | Vending Machines |
| Nebraska Plastics | Cozad, NE | 300 | Plastics |
| Paulsen Inc. | Cozad, NE | 300 | Construction |
| Lexington Regional Health Center | Lexington, NE | 224 | Medical |
| Country Partners Cooperative | Gothenburg, NE | 200 | Agriculture |
| Dawson County | Lexington, NE | 175 | Government |
| Orthman | Lexington, NE | 300 | Manufacturing |
| Baldwin Filters | Gothenburg, NE | 130 | Manufacturing |
| Parker TechSeal Division | Gothenburg, NE | 127 | Manufacturing |
| Eilers Machine and Welding | Lexington, NE | 65 | Manufacturing |
| Chief Ethanol Fuels, Inc. | Lexington, NE | 60 | Ethanol |
| Designer Craft Woodworking | Lexington, NE | 40 | Manufacturing |
| Frito-Lay | Gothenburg, NE | 37 | Food |
| Bayer | Gothenburg, NE | 17 | Agriculture |
| Dawson Public Power | Lexington, NE | 90 | Utilities |