City, Business Leaders in Blair Cheer Wal-Mart Announcement

Omaha, Neb., April 26, 2010 – For the past twenty years, Gateway Development Corporation (Gateway), a partner of the Greater Omaha Economic Development Partnership, has worked to bring new jobs and investment to Washington County, one of the fastest growing counties in Nebraska. The latest announcement is proof they are doing just that.

Wal-Mart announced last month that it is planning to build a 100,000-square-foot store in Blair. With completion expected in 2012, the new store will be located in Blair's Hayden Place, a 65-acre mixed-use development on Highway 30. It will join Anytime Fitness, Cargill, Maid-Rite and Scooter's Coffeehouse. Since 2006, Gateway has played a significant role in referring many potential businesses to this location.

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