UST Global And Xpanxion To Bring New Healthcare And Technology Jobs To Sidney

Xpanxion, in partnership with its parent company UST Global, has formally announced it will be expanding operations into Sidney. The move is part of the company's practice to expand its portfolio of services and the geographic footprint of its existing Rural Sourcing ecosystem by opening a new Rural Delivery and Services Center in Sidney.

A leading global technology services provider, Xpanxion, a UST Global Group company, said through a news release that the Sidney center is intended to serve as a major service delivery center for UST Global's healthcare practice. Services will include healthcare platform-based solutions, operations and supporting digital services.

Xpanxion was founded by Nebraska native Paul Eurek, who built the company on the strengths of Midwest standards. Using those strengths, Xpanxion's business focuses on supplying rural IT talent for some of the world's largest and most prestigious brands.

Following that model, Xpanxion will be leasing up to 65,000 sq. ft. of space in downtown Sidney, at the site of the original Cabela's retail store at 13th and Illinois. The building was remodeled several years ago and is now one of the buildings being offered for lease by current owner, Bass Pro.

In its press release, Xpanxion said it will be providing up to 200 jobs. The jobs will feature professional opportunities focused on both technology and healthcare platform services. In addition, Xpanxion and UST Global will invest in training the local workforce in healthcare operations. That could include partnering with other industries and learning institutions to develop "highly capable local talent that can satisfy the future needs of its healthcare and other technology and digital practices," according to the release.

"Xpanxion's commitment to providing an unmatched level of service by rural and global cross-sourcing extends even further with the opening of the new Rural Delivery and Services Center in Sidney, said S. Ramprasad, President of Xpanxion. "We remain fully dedicated to our vision of being a trusted digital technology solutions and innovation partner to our clients and will work tirelessly to do so by leveraging the best and brightest talent. This new center in Sidney embodies Xpanxion's pledge to continuously invest in the rural community and will be a remarkable addition to our global footprint in the tech industry."

According to the release, Xpanxion was attracted to Sidney by the workforce talent available in the area and by a Bass Pro Shops initiative and incentive to create jobs in the Sidney area. Earlier this year, Bass Pro announced its plans to donate unused office buildings at a highly subsidized cost to qualified employers with the goal of attracting employers and creating significant new jobs in the community. Bass Pro Shops continues to aggressively market its offer as well as showcase the opportunity to its extensive vendor network and business partners. Bass Pro's commitment to Sidney has also included support for local education programs in the community.

"We're very excited to welcome Xpanxion to Sidney and look forward to the significant jobs they will bring to the community," said Bass Pro Shops founder Johnny Morris. "We hope other companies follow in the footsteps of Xpanxion's leadership team in recognizing the incredible leasing opportunity and talented workforce available in this community. We remain strongly committed to supporting the people of Sidney moving forward."

Melissa Norgard, the city's economic development director, has worked with the companies involved for some time and is glad to be able to see the fruits of local efforts come about.

"The City of Sidney is excited to welcome Xpanxion to the community," Norgard said. "The new opportunities and jobs they will bring to the residents of Sidney couldn't come at a better time. Working with their team on the expansion to Sidney has been a great experience. We look forward to Xpanxion's presence in the community and helping them grow in the coming months and years."

The move also reaped praise from Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts.

"With this new investment in Sidney, Xpanxion continues to create high quality, high paying jobs in Nebraska, adding to our state's fast-growing reputation as a home for the Silicon Prairie tech industry. Thanks to our world-class workforce, Nebraska is the best place in the world to do business, and a destination that high-profile companies like Xpanxion call home," said Ricketts.

To learn more about Xpanxion, visit Xpanxion.com, or it parent company UST Global, go to http://www.ust-global.com.

For those interested in career opportunities with Xpanxion, the City of Sidney & Cheyenne County Economic Development has posted on its Facebook page that they should send their cover letter and resume to [email protected].