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INVESTING IN WHAT MATTERS

  • "The quarter-cent for economic development has helped companies across all of Goshen County make a greater economic impact. Orbis Advantage has added employees to our LaGrange office through leveraging the e-commerce component of the Progress Program. Matching funds from the Progress program helped us develop an e-commerce platform to do business with companies and organizations across the U.S. The best part is that about 60 percent of the sales tax dollars that fund the Progress Program are paid by customers from outside Goshen County."

    Lisa Johnson, President of Orbis Advantage

  • "I’ve heard that Goshen County residents pay an average of $24 per year into the ¼ cent sales tax. That’s an investment I am willing to make for my community. I look at it this way - I can go and spend my money in Scottsbluff and pay 7% in sales tax, which helps them build their community, or I can keep my dollars here and pay much less in sales tax, 5.25% that is invested into my community. I choose to vote for the continuation of the ¼ cent tax. I choose my community. Simple as that.”

    Matt Mattis, Physician Assistant Certified (PAC) at Banner Health

  • "The 1/4 Penny for Economic Development has been a great help to communities throughout Goshen County. The town of Yoder has received funds to help upgrade the water heater at the Community Building which serves senior meals, Yoder Women's Club Pheasant Dinner,and the many events held at the building. 1/4 Penny for Economic Development is a great resource for the communities in Goshen County.”

    Town of Yoder

  • "With the ¼ Penny Sales Tax in Goshen County, it makes grants such as the Progress Program Grant possible… In return, we keep our organization open and employ over 40 individuals from Goshen County…”

    Julene Cook, CEO of Diversified Services, Inc.

Testimonials: ¼ Cent Sales Tax for Economic Development

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SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR THE ¼ PENNY FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

On November 3rd, you have an opportunity to vote Yes! For Goshen to continue the ¼ penny sales tax for economic development.

These funds have gone to:

  • Assist local businesses with start-up, expansion, and relocation

  • Fund community enhancement and infrastructure projects

  • Host community-building annual events like 3rd Thursdays and the Goshen County Fair Parade

While we wait to hit the polls, show your support for the quarter-penny.

Spread the Word

  • Take to social media or bring up economic development in your next conversation. Don’t know what to share or say? Repost content from our Yes! For Goshen channels.

Submit a Testimonial

  • Tell us your story! How have you felt the impact of the quarter-penny sales tax for economic development? Email us at info@yesforgoshen.com.

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