Sidney business development strong

Several new businesses are arriving in Sidney.

Melissa Norgard, Sidney economic development director, gave a presentation to the city council Tuesday on the city’s latest prospects.

Sandhills Publishing is “up and running,” Norgard said, at 630 Illinois St., the former Cabela’s call center.

Some employees started on April 17, with more starting in May. The company hired 22 employees and will hire 10 to 15 more. Positions include customer service and collection specialists, and are expanding into interactive designers, web specialists and sales staff.

“They’re excited about expa...