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Office: 308-632-2133Cell: 308-641-8799
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Chamber Board of Directors
Chamber Staff
Mike Downey, 2015 Chair .......... First State BankJudy Amoo, Past Chair ................................ WNCCKim Ferguson, Treasurer ...Kelley Bean Company Bill Trumbull, Vice Chair ...Carr Trumbull LumberJeff West, Vice Chair .................................ESU 13Zac Karpf, Vice Chair .....Platte Valley CompaniesKatie Camacho ...................... Webb OrthodonticsDarrin Clarkson .................. Farm Credit ServicesAmy Doll ................................ Valley Bank & TrustBilly Estes ................................. Midwest TheaterKendra Feather ............................................ KNEBRaNae Garton ...................... Dietrich DistributingMike Moravec ......... Monument Physical TherapySteve Olsen...................Simmons Olsen Law FirmBob Pile ............ Panhandle Cooperative SystemsRoger Tollefson ................Star-Herald PublishingJeff Wolfe .......................Panhandle GeotechnicalPaul Hofmeister ...Regional West Medical CenterKim Johns...................................Heritage Estates
Ex-OfficioRawnda Pierce ..................Twin Cities DevelopmentJohn Marshall ..............J.G. Elliott Insurance Center Next Young Professionals
Karen Anderson ..................... Executive DirectorJenni Radford .................................... AccountantJodi Lewellen ..............................Office Assistant
1517 BroadwaySuite 104
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
308-632-2133Fax: 308-632-7128
2 Agri-BusinessCommittee Ambassadors
Business/Education Taskforce
Government Affairs Committee
Valley VisionsTask Force
Next Young Professionals
Amy YeagerFarm Credit Svs
Paul BurgenerPlatte ValleyCompanies
Michelle BeeneyAirMedCare Network
Jim SchmuckerWestern Nebraska
Community College
Wendy WellsUNMC College of Nursing-
West NE Division
Andrea MillerSimmons Olsen
Law Firm
Terry RajewichNebraska PublicPower District
Mike MinzeyH & R Block
Annie FolckCity of Scottsbluff
Ronda HaughtPanhandle Mental
Health
Ryan MurphyKNEB
John Dillman of Beta Seed was the speaker for the July meeting. John spoke on Ag Safety Days which is September 24th. Beta Seed & the Agri Business Committee sponsor Ag Safety for Mitchell and Morrill schools. This is part of a nation wide program developed by Progressive Farmer. Stations include the grain bin, ATV, overhead power lines, water, and bicycle and PTO safety. UNL Panhandle Research & Extension Center will have an open house on August 19th .Bean Day tours will be in the morning and during the open house in the afternoon, the Agri-Business Committee will serve watermelon. The next meeting will be Sept. 4th at 7 a.m.the Gering Civic Center. The speaker will be a new UNL faculty from PREC.
June visits included Oriental House, Lulu’s Sugar Shack, Midwest Slingers, A Lil Bit of Everything, Optimal Family Preservation, Prairie Floral, and B & T Metals. Ribbon cuttings were also held for Reganis-Honda’s new location and also Dunham Sports. July’s meeting will be on the 10th at 11 a.m. at Runza in Gering to celebrate their renovation. There will also be a ribbon cutting on July 15th at 1 p.m. for WNCC’s Pioneer Hall.
Government Affairs met on June 3 in the Scottsbluff Runza Community Center for a Legislative Wrap Up with District 48 State Senator John Stinner. He shared the State Budget, Historical General Fund Appropriations and a status listing of all 659 bills that were presented this year. Senator Stinner present 8 bills and 6 passed. The Government Affairs Committee does not meet during the summer months. State of the Valley has been scheduled for Wednesday, September 16th from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hampton Inn. The next committee meeting will be September 28th at noon in the Bluffs Business Center Boardroom.
Valley Visions Task Force met June 10. Updates on the business corridors were given for both Scottsbluff and Gering. Scottsbluff is currently working on parking lots on Avenue A. Plantings were done with the assistance of the Next Young Professionals on June 22nd. The unveiling of the six bike racks to be featured on Broadway was held on June 5th in the parking lot next to West Nebraska Arts Center. These bike racks were created by artists the Next Young Professionals had commissioned. The next meeting is Wednesday, July 8th at 7:30 a.m. in the Bluffs Business Center Boardroom.
NEXT has been busy this summer. They helped plant trees and grasses in two downtown Scottsbluff parking lots and volunteered at the Gering Member/ Guest golf tournament. For the 2nd straight year they built a float for the OTD parade, and helped bring the Good Living Tour concert to Gering on July 19th. Plans are underway for the 5th annual Beer and Wine Festival on August 15th in downtown Scottsbluff. The next board meeting will be August 5 at noon.
The Committee does not meet during the summer months. Adopt-a-School Picnic will be Wed., August 5th in the PVB-Falco Community room at noon. Career Academies Prologue will be Thursday, September 17th from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Plex Room at WNCC’s Harms Center. Plans are to present where each school is in the planning process and how business can assist in developing our future workforce. The next Business Education Committee meeting will be Tuesday, September 8th at 4 p.m. in the Bluffs Business Center boardroom.
Upcoming Events 3
July 9-10-11 – Oregon Trail Days in Gering – check www.oregontraildays.com for more detailsJuly 16 - 18th – Sidewalk Sales in downtown ScottsbluffJuly 16 - 19th - Sidewalk Sales at Monument MallAugust 4th 6-9 p.m. – National Night Out in downtown ScottsbluffSeptember 16th 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.- State of the Valley at Hampton InnSeptember 17 – 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. – Prologue to Career Academies for Gering & Scottsbluff learn how businesses can get involved.September 29th – Communicating with Peo-ple that Drive you Crazy! – training seminarBy Margie Seyfer using the DiSC behavioral personality profile tool. October 30 – Boo Ball - Elks
MARK YOURCALENDARS
LEADERSHIP SCOTTS BLUFF applications are due August 3rd.. Check out the web-site for details www.leadershipscottsbluff.net. This is an excellent opportunity to meet new people and enhance your leadership skills! This program begins in with an orientation on August 26th and runs from September through April. It is a full day on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. In February the class participates in the chamber’s Legislative Trip to Lincoln. If you have ques-tions give us a call at 632-2133.
GLOBAL LEADERSHIP SUMMIT is August 6-7 at the Ger-ing Civic Center. This summit transforms leaders around the world with an injection of vision, skill development and inspiration. Worldwide leaders are showcased via video. A few of the featured speakers are featured in the add below. This summit is well worth your time! For more information call 308-672-5499.
ADOPT-A-SCHOOL - Kick-off Picnic is Tuesday, August 5th at noon in Platte Valley Companies community room located at the FALCO building. This program builds relationships between the classroom and business. If you are interested call 632-2133. Make a differ-ence for our future workforce by sharing your expertise!
Ambassadors4
Oriental House1502 E. 20th • Scottsbluff • 308-632-3933
Owner: Zhuo “John” Shi Lin
Midwest Slingers812 E. Overland • Scottsbluff • 308-575-0453
Owners: Robert Mobley, Nick Jay & Les Shuey
Optimal Family Preservation2970 10th Street • Gering 308-633-3536
Owner: Mandee Walter
A Lil Bit of Everything1610 Broadway • Scottsbluff • 308-633-1604
Owner: Peggy McVay Manager: Brooke McVay
Lulu’s Sugar Shack2302 Frontage Road (Monument Mall) • Scottsbluff308-641-1652 • Owners: Brian & Lindsey Ferguson
Prairie Floral1505 10th Street • Gering • 308-436-2310
Owner: Tanya Cherry
CHECK OUT OUR COMPLETE LIST OF CLASSES ONLINE AT
WNCC.EDU/BCE
Effective Decision MakingThis class is for anyone who has ever wondered why well-intentioned and capable leaders sometimes make poor choices and bad decisions. In this course, psychology, group dynamics, and theories of organizational culture and systems that effect decision making are examined. Real world cases are used to illustrate and explore the dynamics of the decision making process at the individual, group, and organizational levels. Emphasis is placed on behaviors and techniques that can be used to enhance effective decision making. This class has something for everyone, including seasoned supervisors or someone new to decision-making responsibilities Date: Jul 22 & 29Time: 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.Cost: $50
Celebrate WNCC 2015 - Youth Art ContestGrow Your Future. Sprout a Career. The Seeds of Your Future Start Here. Let your creative seeds grow this summer! Use the theme, “Grow Your Future” to create your own original piece of art to enter into the Celebrate WNCC 2015 Youth Art Contest. Visit our website for the of�cial rules, entry form, age categories and prizes.Ages: 5 - 18Entry Date: Aug - Sep (appointment only)Cost: FREEVisit: wncc.edu/celebrate
CPR/First AidInstruction on the basic information in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and �rst aid for �rst responders and initiators to incidents. Results in basic two-year certi�cation for the skills required to perform CPR and �rst aid skills in the �eld.Date: Aug 5Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.Cost: $35
Digital Camera IAre you a student or professional looking to enhance your skills in web, print, or media design, a business who needs to update a brochure or website, or do you just want to take better photos of your grandkids or friend’s wedding? This class will help develop your photography skills by introducing you to the basic rules of composition and lighting by experimenting with exposure modes, zoom lenses, ¡ash and image quality. You will use Adobe Photoshop Elements to crop, manipulate, improve, print and e-mail your images. You will need access to a digital camera or camera phone for this class. The instructor is Bill Loring, who has 15 years of experience as a professional photographer, is a computer consultant and a full time Information Technology instructor for WNCC.• Learn to use all of the features of your digital
camera or camera phone• Learn the basic rules of composition and
lighting• Avoid common photo mistakes• Use Adobe Photoshop Elements to organize,
crop, manipulate, improve, print and e-mail your digital photos
Date: Aug 27 – Sep 24 Days: ThTime: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.Cost: $109. (Gold Card Members $17.50)
Introduction to Windows 8.1Students learn how to use Microsoft Windows 8.1, including step-by-step instructions on navigating the user interface, working with Windows 8.1 apps, managing �les and folders, using security tools, and managing devices. Students must bring a ¡ash drive to class. Date: Sep 8 - 24 (no class 9/17)Day: T, THTime: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Cost: $104 (Gold Card Members: $16.50)
Intermediate Excel This course focuses on the use of spreadsheet software to understand the principles in using complex formulas and functions, creating macros, multi-level sorting, �ltering data, chart enhancements, and retrieving data on the World Wide Web.Date: Sep 29 – Oct 13Day: T, THTime: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Cost: $109 (Gold Card Members: $17.50, plus book)
Introductory Word (2013)This course is an entry-level word processing course designed to introduce students to Microsoft Word. Students create a Word document, edit, proof, and perform simple formatting of the text and pages. Date: Oct 20 – Nov 3Days: T, THTime: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Cost: $109, plus book (Gold Card Members, $17.50, plus book)
Building Business Skills Series
1st Thursdays, Oct 2015 – Sep, 2016
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Credit and Non-Credit classes * $65 per class
Companies that register four of more individuals enjoy a reduced rate of $55 per class.
Building an Effective Workplace CultureOct 1Human Capital Development Nov 5Workplace Communication Skills Dec 3Building High Performance Teams (Credit)Jan 7E-Marketing Feb 4Beginning Publisher (2013) (Credit) Mar 3Character Based Servant Leadership Apr 7Beginning Powerpoint (2013) (Credit) May 5Effective Decision MakingJun 2
SEPTEMBER 2014
UPCOMING CLASSESBusiness & Community Education
Business & CommunityEducation
wncc.edu To register, call 308.635.6700.
JULY 2015
All of the above classes are held in the John N. Harms Advanced Technology Center.
Fiber Arts FairSep 12
Ambassadors 5
B & T Metals220416 Reed Farms Drive • Gering • 308-436-2720
Owners: Shayne Tower & Christofer Thompson
Reganis Honda1117 E. 27th Street • Scottsbluff • 308-632-8200
Owner: Tim Reganis
Dunham’s Sports2302 Frontage Road (Monument Mall) • Scottsbluff
308-220-0071 • Manager: Tim Cooper
Highlights from the June 9thCustomer Service Training
Sink Swim or Surf!
126 participated in the event.
Carmen Schwab was a great presenter!
Business After Hours Highlights6
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Scotts Bluff County Board of Realtors
Congratulations on your new Gering Office at 10th & O Street!
Call today for afree estimate on a money saving
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Leadership Scotts Bluff
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Beer & Wine FestivalSaturday, August 15
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or Check our website atwww.ScottsbluffGering.net
• Chamber Events• Ambassador Visits• Chamber Committee Information & Updates
LEADERSHIPSCOTTS BLUFF
The Leadership Scotts Bluff Board of Directors will begin accepting applications for the 2015-16 class.
Deadline for applications is August 3rd.
For more information go to www.leadershipscottsbluff.net,or call 308-632-2133
or email: [email protected]
NEXT board meeting will be August 3rd. Interviews for class participants will be August 3, 4, & 5.
Chair - Doug MaderPast Chair - Monica BartlingChair-Elect - Becca TompkinsTreasurer - Hunter KosmanCo-Secretary - Monica BartlingCo-Secretary - Brittany Kleager
Ryan Murphy- PresidentMason Stover- Vice PresidentTreasurer- Bruce SchmidtSocial Chair- Jared RossSecretary- Leslie ShaverPast President- Krystal Aulick
Amy YeagerGeorge SchlothauerDan Smith
Amy BrownSummer ParkerJessie Lopez
Ex-Officio - Karen Anderson
Seth CovaltAmy HauserJon Hunzeker Drew Littrell
Erik PalmquistChris StillahnStacy WagnerAbby Yellman
Executive Committee:
Executive Committee:
Board Members:
General Board Members:
A sub-committee is meeting to plan the Beer & Wine Festival details. If you are interested in volunteering to help - please call Mason Stover at 308-633-9517/308-672-2896. Permits, liquor license, sponsors and volunteers are being firmed up for the Festival. Keep up-to-date on this com-mittee at www.facebook.com/NextYoungProfes-sionals.
Craig Landers308-633-7823
1710 E. 20th St.Scottsbluff, NE 69361
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(office) 308-633-5000(FAX) 308-633-5001
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NEXT elected their 2015-2016 board on June 3rd. They extended board terms to 3 years, ultimately expanding their board to 14 members.
Scottsbluff/Gering
United Chamber of Commerce1517 Broadway • Suite 104Scottsbluff, NE 69361308-632-2133 • Fax 308-632-7128E-mail: [email protected]: www.ScottsbluffGering.net
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