Crowngate Funding Group, a small-business funding service in Grand Island, NE, gathers Hall County, NE Census data here: employer and nonemployer counts, the largest sectors, ZIP-level figures and self-employment. Each sector links to its funding page. Requests run by phone at (308) 310-7644 or online, and funding partners make every credit decision.
| Employer establishments | 1,857 (Hall County, NE, CBP 2023) |
|---|---|
| Under five employees | 48.4% of employers |
| No-payroll businesses | 4,817 (NES 2024) |
| Most establishments | Retail trade, 293 |
| Largest payroll | Manufacturing, about $566.6 million |
| Homes permitted, 2025 | 203 units (BPS) |
Small business in Grand Island, NE: what the Census counts
Hall County, NE had 1,857 employer establishments in 2023, employing 35,526 people in the March pay period with an annual payroll of about $1.78 billion (U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023). Of those establishments, 898 (48.4%) had fewer than five employees. Separately, 4,817 Hall County businesses had receipts but no paid employees in 2024 (U.S. Census Bureau, Nonemployer Statistics 2024). The two programs cover different years and businesses, so they are shown side by side, not added.
In Grand Island, NE itself, 8.9% of employed residents (margin of error ±1.4 points) worked for their own business; 3.5% in an incorporated company and 5.4% unincorporated (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates). For Hall County, NE the share was 9.9% (±1.3) and for Nebraska 10.8% (±0.2). The margins overlap, so the county and state shares cannot be called different.
Hall County, NE sectors and their funding pages
| Sector | Establishments | Share under 5 employees | Where to read more |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 293 | 41.0% | Retail funding |
| Construction | 245 | 60.4% | Contractor funding |
| Health care and social assistance | 222 | 43.7% | Chiropractic and therapy practices |
| Other services | 188 | 53.2% | Auto repair shops |
| Accommodation and food services | 164 | 22.6% | Restaurant funding |
| Finance and insurance | 126 | 61.1% | Insurance agency funding |
| Wholesale trade | 112 | 33.9% | Inventory financing |
| Professional, scientific and technical | 110 | 64.5% | All industry pages |
ZIP 68801 and ZIP 68803: one city, two main ZIPs
A Grand Island, NE mailing address can carry either of two main ZIP codes. About 54.9% of the city's land lies in ZCTA 68801 and 45.0% in ZCTA 68803 (U.S. Census Bureau 2020 ZCTA-to-place relationship file). Neither ZIP sits wholly inside the city: the city covers 18.3% of 68801's land and 15.6% of 68803's.
The ZIP Code Business Patterns file published counts for 68801: 731 employer establishments in 2023, 51.2% with fewer than five employees (U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023). The largest groups were construction (104), retail trade (102), accommodation and food services (78), other services (75) and health care and social assistance (66). Those are ZIP counts, not city counts.
Businesses for sale and commercial space for lease in Grand Island, NE
Owners searching for a small business for sale in Grand Island, NE, or commercial property for lease, may need two kinds of money: the purchase or buildout itself, and the cash to run the place in the first months. A term loan can fit the first; working capital the second. Equipment financing covers machines and kitchen lines separately.
Crowngate does not list businesses or properties. Buying commercial real estate is property lending and is not among the six options here. For a buyout, read financing to buy a business in Grand Island, NE.
Stores and shops downtown and across the city
Whether a shop is downtown or elsewhere in the city, its funding questions can include stock bought before it sells, fixtures and uneven months. The six options compared shows which fits each. No downtown-only figures exist in the Census files used here, so this page does not quote any.
Construction and permits in Hall County, NE
Builders in Hall County, NE pulled permits for 332 new housing units in 2023, 246 in 2024 and 203 in 2025 (U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey). Contractors who work on those projects should read the Nebraska contractor registration guide for the records partners may ask about.
Local guides and help
- How to get a business loan in Nebraska: documents and what partners review
- Small business help in Grand Island and Hall County, NE: where to look for advising and city offices
- Towns around Grand Island, NE: St. Paul, Aurora, Central City, Hastings and smaller places
Crowngate Funding Group address
Crowngate Funding Group, 302 2nd Rd, Grand Island, NE 68801. Requests run by phone and online; the contact page has the phone number and map, and the about page explains how Crowngate works with partners.
Grand Island, NE businesses we help
Funding partners consider businesses across most industries in Grand Island, NE, from contractors and construction trades and restaurants and food service to medical and dental practices and retailers and wholesalers that carry stock. Each partner still decides case by case.
Documents to have ready
- Recent business bank statements (partners often ask for three to six months)
- Your most recent business tax return
- Photo ID for every owner of the business
- Formation documents and your EIN
- A list of existing business debts and payments
- The equipment quote, contract or purchase order the funding is for
Partners differ in what they request; this list covers the usual ground.
What happens after you reach out
- It starts with a call to (308) 310-7644 or the short contact form. On the phone we cover the purpose of the funds, time in business and approximate monthly revenue.
- We walk through the funding types that suit that purpose and the paperwork partners tend to ask for. Nothing goes out until you say so.
- After you give the go-ahead, we share the request with suitable lending partners, and each one decides on its own.
- When an offer arrives, weigh its full cost, how payments are scheduled and the conditions. Accepting is entirely your choice.
Everything can be handled by phone or online from Grand Island, NE.
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