Why live in Greeley? Its motto is, “Great. From the Ground Up” which is a very appropriate metaphor for this exceptional city. Greeley has often been classified as a simple, agricultural town – the gem of Weld County. But over the past few decades, Greeley has become an international powerhouse in business, agriculture and energy production. Strategically located at the intersection of the Poudre and South Platte rivers, Greeley was founded by visionary leaders, and rugged individuals. The University of Northern Colorado boasts some of the states best Music, Education, and Business programs. Once gradutes enter the work force, they often stay in Greeley due to its robust job market anchored by city’s largest employer, JBS Swift, the national headquarters for the world’s largest producer of fresh beef and pork. On top of that, Greeley residents are employed by Northern Colorado Medical Center, State Farm, Wal Mart and several state, county and city employers. Energy production has a strong presence in Greeley and Weld County as the natural gas recovery technology has progressed – giving the city a little ‘energy’ of its own. There isn’t enough one can say about Greeley, it’s a great place to be. Greeley is a strong and vibrant city, with a culture that reflects its agricultural roots – casual yet hard working. Current city leadership has an amazing vision, creating a great place to live and thrive for future generations.