Top Employers
Grand Island is the home to large corporate businesses, as well as small entrepreneurial entities. CNH Industrial, JBS, Chief Industries, and CHI Health St. Francis are considered big businesses in Grand Island. Alternatively, Beavercreek Marketing, the Chocolate Bar, and GIX Logistics are small, entrepreneurial businesses that add uniqueness and cultural diversity to the community. Each plays a significant role to the high quality of life and low cost of living in Grand Island.
| Company | Employees |
| JBS | 3,400 |
| Grand Island Public Schools | 1,500 |
| CHI Health St. Francis | 1,300 |
| Hornady Manufacturing | 751 |
| CNH Industrial America (GI location) | 687 |
| Walmart (GI locations) | 662 |
| Chief Industries (GI locations) | 650 |
| McCain Foods (GI location) | 550 |
| City of Grand Island | 535 |
| Principal (GI location) | 471 |
