City of Sidney & Cheyenne County Economic Development

03/25/2026

The Sidney Small Business Advancement Program (SSBAP) has been updated to better support our local entrepreneurs! Whether you’re starting up, growing, or expanding your business, this program provides financial assistance and access to professional services to help create and retain jobs right here in Sidney.
💼 Funding Opportunities Include:
Professional Services Grant: Up to $5,000 for business planning, marketing, legal support, and more.
Startup Business Grant: Up to $15,000 to help new businesses cover essential startup costs.
Existing Business Expansion Forgivable Loan: Up to $10,000 to grow operations and retain employees.
📈 Program Goals:
Foster small business growth
Stimulate job creation and retention
Support a resilient, diversified local economy
Learn more about eligibility and apply today!

Find more information about the Economic Development Department.

09/30/2025

🚀 Start or grow your business in Sidney!

The City of Sidney offers BIG incentives to help you succeed:
✨ Business Development Loans
✨ Downtown Revitalization
✨ Facade Enhancement
✨ Job Creation & Retention Loans
✨ Rental Assistance
✨ Signage Grants

Your business dreams can become reality right here at home. Call City Hall at 📞 (308) 254-5300 to learn more!

09/29/2025

~Monday, September 29th~
Dance Party Cardio
Modern Moves - Fitness and Dance Studio, 5:30pm

Creative Writing Workshop
WNCC Sidney, 6:15pm

~Tuesday, September 30th~
Girl Scouts Membership Night
Legion Park Shelter House, 5pm

~Wednesday, October 1st~
Veteran's Social
Beans & Steams Coffee House, 2-3:30pm

Dance Party Cardio
Modern Moves - Fitness and Dance Studio, 5:30pm

~Thursday, October 2nd~
Fall Open House
Platte Valley Bank, 5-7pm

Bunco Night
Boss City Brewing Co., 6:30pm

Friday-Sunday
Oktoberfest - Sidney Ne

Saturday & Sunday
Fanny's Fruit Farm & Pumpkin - UPickitPatch

09/29/2025

~Tuesday, September 30th~
Nebraska Oil & Gas Commission
Oil & Gas Commission Office, 10am

SPS Pre-K Advisory Committee
South Elementary, 3pm

09/26/2025

🚀 Attention Business Owners! 🚀

Are you looking to grow your business, create new jobs, and strengthen your community? Now is the perfect time to take advantage of economic development programs designed specifically for job creation and retention! 💼💡There are financial opportunities available to support your vision. Don’t miss out on this valuable opportunity and create a positive economic ripple effect! 💪🌟

Reach out with questions to City Hall at (308) 254-5300.

09/24/2025

~Saturday, September 27th~
Dalton Fall Festival - 5K run, parade, kids’ activities, craft show, goat roping, corn hole, BBQ cook off, fireworks & a street dance with Kelsey Jo and the Wildcards

WNCC Voc-Air Flying Club Fly In Breakfast
Sidney Municipal Airport, 7-11am

Sidney Farmers Market - Sidney, Nebraska
Hickory Square, 8am-12pm

Fox Theatre Fundraiser
Fox Theatre Sidney, 11am-2pm

~Sunday, September 28th~
Dalton Fall Festival
Dalton, NE

Fall Classic 1-Person Scrample
Hillside Golf Course - Municipality

09/23/2025

🚨 Attention Downtown Sidney Businesses! 🚨
Are you a new or existing business located in the original or expanded historical downtown district? There’s an exciting Economic Incentive available just for you!

You could qualify for rental assistance of up to $500/month for 6 months — and here’s the best part: it can be completely forgiven once your business has been operating for 2 years!

This is a great opportunity to grow or start your business while investing in our vibrant downtown. Don’t miss out!

Funding for the Rental Assistance Program comes from the City of Sidney’s LB840 Economic Development Program. It is designed for rental assistance to new or expanding existing business. The Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Committee determines eligibility into the program and meets on an “as needed” basis.

📲 Reach out today to learn more or apply! cityofsidney.org/327/rental-assistance-program.
Questions? Contact City Hall at (308) 254-5300.

09/23/2025

Big ideas are great—but what about action?

Marketing Hometown America is designed to take community conversations and turn them into real, actionable steps to grow our population and economy.

When paired with the statewide Good Life is Calling campaign, we’re telling a powerful story:
💡 Nebraska is a great place to live, work, and thrive.
💡 Cheyenne County is ready to welcome you.

📆 It starts this fall with conversation hosts and focus groups—ending with an Action Forum in November.

📩 Join us and help shape our future!

09/22/2025

~Monday, September 22nd~
Paper Shred Day
Keep Sidney Beautiful, 9-11am

Dance Party Cardio
Modern Moves - Fitness and Dance Studio, 5:30pm

GAVE Gurley Organizational Meeting
Gurley Community Hall, 6pm

Creative Writing Workshop
WNCC Sidney Campus, 6:15pm

~Tuesday, September 23rd~
Dine at Runza Day with Teammates
Runza, 11am-10pm

~Wednesday, September 24th~
Electronic Recycling
Keep Sidney Beautiful, 10am-2pm

FREE Blood Pressure Clinic
Sidney Regional Medical Center Coffee Cure, 10:30am

Dance Party Cardio
Modern Moves - Fitness and Dance Studio, 5:30pm

~Thursday, September 25th~
Electronic Recycling
Keep Sidney Beautiful, 10am-2pm

Meira Moon Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting
Meira Moon Collective , 4-7pm (5:30pm Ribbon Cutting)

~Friday, September 26th~
Annual Fall Community Clean-up Event
Potter, 7am-5pm

Cheyenne County Chamber Positively Drinks
Beans & Steams Coffee House, 7:30-8:30am

Electronic Recycling
Keep Sidney Beautiful, 2-5pm

Sidney High International Travel Club Tailgate Party
SHS Weymouth Field, 4pm

09/22/2025

~Monday, September 22nd~
Cheyenne County Fair Board
Fair Board Office, 6:30pm

~Tuesday, September 23rd~
Sidney City Council
City Offices Council Room, 5:30pm

~Wednesday, September 24th~
Sidney Housing Authority
Western Heritage Community Room, 12pm

Canterbury Estates Board
Western Heritage Community Room, 1pm

Sidney Public Library Board (Special Meeting)
Sidney Public Library, 5pm

~Thursday, September 25th~
Cheyenne County Rotary Club
Dude's Steak House, 8am

~Friday, September 26th~
Wheatbelt Board of Directors
Wheatbelt District Office, 8:30am

Potter Fire Department District #4
Potter Fire Hall, 2pm

09/17/2025

~Friday, September 19th~
Cheyenne County Chamber Positively Drinks
Beans & Steams Coffee House, 7:30-8:30am

LIVE! Music - Janelle
Boss City Brewing Co., 7:30-9:30pm

~Saturday, September 20th~
Sidney Farmers Market - Sidney, Nebraska
Hickory Square, 8am-12pm

Kosher Classic Pickleball Tournament
Toledo Outdoor Courts, 9am

Su***de Awareness 5K Run/Walk
Legion Park Shelter House, 9am

Book Sale
Sidney Public Library, 9am-5pm

Parking Lot Purge for a Purpose
Sidney Rehab & Wellness Clinic, 9am-1pm

Hunter Education
Cabela's Retail Store, 1-5pm

Good Times Rodeo Club Team Roping Series
Potter Good Times Rodeo Arena, 5pm

Julie Koza (Bartling) Fundraiser
Lodgepole Community Hall, 6-10pm

Rocky Mountain Oyster Fry Fundraiser
Sidney NE Elk's Lodge No. 1894, 6-8pm

Open Mic Night
Pedalers Corner, 6:30pm

~Sunday, September 21st~
Hunter Education
Cabela's Retail Store, 9am-1pm

09/15/2025

~Monday, September 15th~
Cheyenne County Commissioner
Courthouse Commissioner Room, 8am

Sanitary & Improvement Board - District 1
Adams Industries, 10am

~Tuesday, September 16th~
Sidney Tree Board
City Council Room, 12pm

CERT
Sidney Fire Hall, 6:30pm

~Thursday, September 18th~
Rural Fire District #2
Dalton Fire Hall