With these announcements, we are appreciating the good work of our residents, showing support for their efforts, and encouraging everyone to share the word that Greeley is Great.
Greeley, Colorado #1 Highest Regional Growth Domestic Product
Greeley has been ranked #48 on WalletHub’s ‘2020 Fastest-Growing Cities in America’ list, ranked 6th in “Jobs and Economy” and tied for 1st in the “Highest Regional Growth Domestic Product” category. The list compares 515 cities across the country, analyzing various growth factors such as population, unemployment rates, and more.
Local Brewers Win Gold & Silver Mazer Cup International
Congratulations to brewer Kyle Carbaugh of Wiley Roots Brewing for receiving a Mazer Cup International Gold for their Bienenstich Bier, an Imperial Sour Honey Ale made with local Colorado honey … and to Randy Waddles of Broken Plow Brewery, for taking the silver medal for their braggot beer, Ureka, in the same category.
Weld County Regional Communications Center 2020 PSAP of the Year
The Weld County Regional Communications Center in Greeley has been named the 2020 PSAP of the Year by NICE, the world’s leading provider of both cloud and on-premises enterprise software solutions. PSAPs’ Finest Awards recognize the dedicated individuals and team stand-outs in public safety emergency communications.
NOCO Active Transportation Challenge Greeley Wins
Congratulations to Greeley for taking first place in the NOCO Active Transportation Challenge held September 20-26. The friendly competition between Northern Colorado communities celebrated active modes of transportation. Officials encouraged community members to pledge to walk, scoot, or skate instead of driving at least once during the weeklong challenge.
Greeley West Graduates Earn Prestigious American FFA Degree
Congratulations to recent Greeley West graduates Allison Berg, Ashley Dhooge, Robert Erickson, Bryce Ewing, Kiara Johnson, Bobbie Moss, Riese Weaver, Sierra Weaver, and Taylor Webb for receiving the prestigious American FFA Degree. The American FFA Degree is awarded to a select group of student members in recognition of their years of academic and professional excellence. Students must complete a 12-page application, complete 50 hours of community service, and demonstrate outstanding leadership abilities and civic involvement to be eligible.
Distinguished Academy Northridge High School Northridge High School STEM Academy has been recognized as a Distinguished Academy for the 2019-2020 school year by National Academy Foundation. This highly competitive distinction recognizes that students in the Northridge STEM Academy are college and career ready and that the academy mirrors the demographics of the school in the categories of ethnicity, gender, English language learners, and students who qualify for free and reduced meals. In addition, 100% of the academy's rising seniors participate in paid internships. Northridge far exceeds the NAF expectations in all areas.