GRIT, (A LITTLE BIT OF) GRACE, & PERSEVERANCE!
June 16, 2022

Grit, (a little bit of) Grace & Perseverance - The story of the Holdrege Crew Subdivision!

Ron Tillery, Phelps County Development Corp, and Cliff Mesner, Mesner Development share the story of the Holdrege Crew Subdivision and how to work within your community to accomplish your goals. Anticipating challenges, building partnerships, and seeking expert advice are all described as keys to housing development success.


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