Economic Development

Industrial Development Organizations
The Fairmont Chamber of Commerce, phone (402) 268-3171, and the Fillmore County Development Corporation work with the city of Fairmont for economic development in the area. The Fillmore County Development Corporation is a nonprofit corporation with 100 members. Funds are raised by annual dues, city and county governments and special projects. For more information, call (402) 759-4910.

Interested in learning more about Fairmont, Fillmore County and the surrounding area? Visit these links: Fairmont Fast Facts Fairmont Trend Study Fairmont Demographics Fillmore County Demographics Fairmont Fact Sheet (Census) Fillmore County Fact Sheet (Census) Available Sites and Buildings: View available Buildings for Fairmont at this time. Other Economic Development Links: Nebraska Public Power District Economic Development Nebraska Department of Economic Development Nebraska Economic Development Information Online (NEDI Online)

Transportation
Railroads - Fairmont is served by a main line of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad with 18 freight trains daily. Switching is done by local switch crews.

Air - The Fairmont Airport has a 4,400 foot lighted runway with hangars and tie downs available. Other facilities include a lounge, courtesy car and aviation fuel. Commercial air service is provided at the Lincoln Municipal Airport, 56 miles northeast of Fairmont.

Utilities
Electricity - The city of Fairmont is a full requirements wholesale customer of Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD). Fairmont is served at 34.5 kV subtransmission, with a 2,500 kV capacity substation and 2400/4160 wye distribution voltage. The distribution system is owned by the city. The system is tied to NPPD's statewide grid system. Prospective customers should contact the village clerk, at (402) 268-3341, for more information regarding electric rates and services.

Natural Gas - Peoples Natural Gas is the retail supplier of natural gas in Fairmont. The community is served by a 3-inch line at 50 pounds of pressure. KN Interstate Gas Transmission Company is the pipeline company. For more information, call (402) 362-5547.

Cable TV and Internet Connections - Galaxy Cable Vision, 1-800-365-6988.

Communications
Telecommunications - The Alltel Telephone Company provides telecommunication services to the Fairmont area with a digital central office served by both T-carrier or Fiber. Installation and maintenance personnel are located in York, 16 miles north of Fairmont. All major long distance companies are able to serve this equal access community.

Post Office - The Post Office, newly remodeled in 1996, serves the community and the surrounding area. The post office has one mail receipt and one dispatch daily.