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Business in Greeley

Forbes Magazine ranks the Greeley area 57th in the U.S. for its "Best Places for Business and Careers List" and number one in the nation for income growth.

About Greeley

Fun Facts About Greeley & Weld County

• Horace Greeley came to Greeley once.
• Nathan C. Meeker - The C stands for Cook
• 59 stockholders started Union Colony.
• Lucerne was named after Alfalfa.
• There was a cheese factory in Peckham - started in 1898.
• Weld County was established in 1861.
• Greeley was a "dry city" until 1969.
• Eaton was founded by Benjamin Eaton - he was elected the fourth governor of Colorado.
• Weld County is one of the largest counties in the state (3,999 square miles) compared to Rhode Island (1214 square miles), Connecticut (5,009) square miles.
• Rattlesnake Kate killed 140 rattlesnakes of which she had a dress, shoes, necklace, and headband made. The dress is on display at Greeley History Museum.
• Northeastern Colorado was the inspiration for James Michener's novel Centennial.

The Greeley Chamber of Commerce is a membership organization dedicated to meeting the needs of the business community by fostering economic opportunity and a favorable business climate.