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A MONTHLY MEMBER PUBLICATION OF THE HASTINGS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE VOL. 33 ISSUE 03 March 2018
Inside...2 From the President’s Desk3 Chamber News
4 Ribbon Cutting/Salutes/Events 5 Banquet Award Winners6 Membership Recognition
7 Chamber News/ Area News
8 Chamber Staff/Calendar
• ANotforprofit501C6,private,businessorganization.
•Supportedbymorethan700businesses,professional,andindustrialfirms,communitymembers,organiza-tions,andutilities.
•Aninvestmentisbasedonclassificationandnumberofemployees.Investmentsare80%taxdeductibleasanordinarybusinessexpense.
•Workingforthebusinesscommunity,anditcanworkforyou–itisthebusinessconnection!
•AlwaysseekingtodevelopprogramsthatwillestablishtheHastingsareaasanattractiveplacetoliveanddobusiness.
•Avolunteerorganization,supportedbyaprofessionalstaff.
Y O U R C H A M B E R I S . . .
Be in the KNOW about the Hastings Chamber• Business Before Hours • Business After Hours• Special Events• Discounts & Promotions• And More...
2018 March 16–18It’s Whoopers and Hoopers time! We already have 74 teams registered and are still going
strong. What we need now are 80 more volunteers to help at the ticket tables. Shifts
are only two hours long and when you volunteer
you will receive a FREE admission to any of the
Whoopers & Hoopers Tournament games and a FREE pass to the “Players Party”! If you are interested
in helping support a wonderful event that brings
several thousands of dollars to Hastings then
please contact the Hastings Area Chamber of
Commerce to see what times and locations
are available. Thanks for your support!
Chamber Staff
Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce
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ANNUAL MEETING AND AWARDS BANQUET 2018! “IMPROVING BUSINESS-IMPROVING LIFE” To make the Annual Meeting/Awards Banquet the success that it is, we first have to give a big thank you to all of our sponsors. Your help and support is what makes our Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet such a success each year. Also, I would like to give a great big thank you to the Annual Banquet
Committee and Chamber staff for all of their work and effort. They put in many hours to make sure the event goes off without a hitch. Thank you to Paul Hamelink for his excellent job as Master of Ceremonies and congratulations to our very deserving award winners, Pauley Lumber Company for the Pioneer Spirit Award, Doug Oakeson for the Outstanding Community Service Award, Hastings Public Library for the Max Award, Carmichael Construction and Farris Construction Company for the Business of the Year Award - twenty-six or more employees, Odyssey for the Business of the Year Award – up to twenty-five employees, and the YWCA Adams County for the Non-Profit of the year award. All of those recognized have been very instrumental in helping shape our community and surrounding areas. Thank you everyone for attending and for all of the positive comments we have received regarding this year’s program. Thank you!!!!
GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS — LEGISLATIVE LUNCHEONS & MORE! With the Nebraska Legislature in full swing, our Governmental Affairs Committee has been busy attending meetings, lunches and calls, talking with Senators on issues that are and will be affecting our community. We have one more Legislative luncheon scheduled on March 8th. The luncheon will be from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at the State Capitol in room 1126. We will carpool and leave from the chamber at 10:00 a.m. and should be back around 3:00 p.m. It is a great opportunity to talk to the Senators about any issues you may have a concern with. Please contact the chamber at 402-461-8400 if you are able to attend so we can have an accurate count for meals.
Other Governmental Affairs events: We have had two Coffees with Senator Halloran and one more schedule for March 31st. They will be at Kitty’s Roadhouse starting at 9:00 a.m. It is your opportunity to come and listen to the Senator’s comments and to ask questions regarding any issues before the legislature at this time.
We also provide Legislative Conference calls. The remaining scheduled dates are March 15h and 29th and additional call if necessary. They begin at 2:10 p.m. and last approximately twenty minutes and are here at the Chamber Development Center. During these conference calls we discuss issues affecting the business community that have been introduced this legislative session. Again this year, after the legislative session is over, we will be scheduling additional coffees with our Mayor, City Council Representatives and County Supervisors. Dates are yet to be determined. By scheduling these different events we hope to give all segments of our membership an opportunity to ask questions and voice concerns regarding issues that are important to them at all levels of government.
WHOOPERS AND HOOPERS 2018 — THE 37TH YEAR! This basketball tournament is the premier and largest 5-on-5 adult basketball tournament in the mid-west if not the largest in the United States. This year’s dates are March 16th, 17th and 18th. Again, we are anticipating over one hundred and twenty teams, which means with just players alone, this event will bring in over 1000 competitors to Hastings and the surrounding area. With family and friends the number is much higher. The committee is working very hard at making this tournament a success, but there are two things we still need. First, we need more sponsors. Without sponsors this tournament could not take place. One of the comments heard most is that – the tournament will not have an impact on my business. Whenever you have $500,000 to $1,000,000 of actual dollars spent in any community, ove a weekend, it will have an impact on the majority of the businesses in a community, if not directly then indirectly through secondary sales of goods and services. Second, we need a significant number of volunteers. It takes over 250 volunteers for the weekend so if you could help for just two hours any time from Friday night through Sunday afternoon it would be greatly appreciated. You would also have an opportunity to watch some very good basketball that includes a number of past college and current professional basketball players.
Thank you for your membership in the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce!!!
From the President’s Desk Tom Hastings
Whoopers & Hoopers Basketball Tournament!If you or anyone you know would be willing to help out for two hours on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, March 16th, 17th, or 18th please contact Mikki Shafer at 402-461-8402.
This tournament brings A LOT of money into Hastings. In order for the Chamber to continue to host this event we need your help.
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This year’s event was attended by over 325 people. The meal was catered by Runcie’s Catering and served by Central Community College Culinary Arts students, liquor license accommodated by Midtowne Mart & Spirits and the host for the event was Paul Hamelink. 281 Studios prepared a video of each of the award winners and was on hand to take pictures. During the evening awards were presented to six businesses and one individual for their contributions to the Hastings community.
The Outstanding Community Service Award was given to Doug Oakeson. The Chamber has been presenting its “Outstanding Community Service Award” since 1984. Our award winners have helped write the modern history of Hastings with outstanding credentials in business, education and community service. The Pioneer Spirit Award was given to Pauley Lumber Company. This award was
established to honor companies who have made significant contributions to the community in the areas of leadership and philanthropy for at least the last 20 years.
The Max Award was given to Hastings Public Library. This award is to recognize businesses in our community who have made significant contributions to the Chamber or community in recent years.
The Business of the Year Award honors businesses that have made a significant impact on the local community and/or economy in one of three categories: Up to 25 Employees, 26 or more employees, and Non-profit.
Award Winner Pictures on page 5
The Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet
with Senator Halloran
Kitty’s Roadhouse March 31ST at 9:00 a.m.
Sponsored by The Hastings Area Chamber of Commerceand Adams County Farm Bureau Federation
26 or more Employees – Carmichael Construction and Farris Construction Company
Up to 25 Employees – OdysseyNonprofit of the Year Award – YWCA of Adams County
Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce
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Ribbon Cuttings, Anniversary Salutes, & Events
R Fashion Company, LLC3602 Cimarron Plaza Ste 320
Ribbon Cutting
Community Action Partnership of Mid-NE2525 West 2nd Street
Ribbon Cutting
Edward Jones - Mike Tomlin320 South Burlington Ste 104
Ribbon Cutting
Hastings Eagles Club107 North Denver Avenue
Ribbon Cutting
Gingerich Structures1626 Washington Street–Blair
Ribbon Cutting
Lunch & Learn
Mike Henke, IncGive Peace a Chance
Coffee with the Senator
Kitty’s Roadhouse1400 East Souith Street
Associated Staffing1023 West 2nd Street
Business After HoursLunch & Learn
Murray Natural Health & ChiropracticStop the Hormone Madness
Ribbon Cutting
WIC Clinic422 North Hastings Avenue
$500 Whoopers Scholarship Connor Laux- Hastings High School
$500 Whoopers Scholarship Cambria Collins- Hastings High School
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Outstanding COmmunity serviCe awardSponSored by: Dutton–Lainson Company
ReCipient: doug oakeSon
5114th ChamberAnnual Award Winners!
PiOneer sPirit awardSponSored by: CentRaL Community CoLLege FounDation
ReCipient: pauley lumber Company
114th ChamberAnnual Award Winners!
max awardSponSored by: Thermo king CorporaTionReCipient: Hastings pubLiC LibRaRy
Business Of the year, 26 Or mOre emPlOyeesSponSored by: Hastings pubLiC sCHooLs
ReCipient: FarriS ConSTruCTion Company
Business Of the year, uP tO 25 emPlOyeesSponSored by: maRy Lanning HeaLtHCaRe
ReCipient: odySSey
nOn-PrOfit Of the yearSponSored by: pinnaCLe bank
ReCipient: yWCa oF adamS CounTy
Business Of the year, 26 Or mOre emPlOyeesSponSored by: Hastings pubLiC sCHooLs
ReCipient: CarmiChael ConSTruCTion
Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce
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The following Chamber members have invested in the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce and deserve thanks and recognition for their new and
continued support.
Membership Recognition
New MembershipEnlightened Athlete
Brenda & Company Floral
Palace of Paws
Membership RenewalsWindstream
Pinnacle Bank
Heartland Bank
BNSF Railway Company
Dutton-Lainson Company
T- L Irrigation Co.
Thermo King Corporation
Hastings Federal Credit Union
Redline Specialty Pharmacy
Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill and Bar
KOLN / KGIN / KSNB-TV
Good Samaritan Society-Hastings Village
Credit Management
Lochland Country Club
Hastings First Choice Real Estate
Blazek & Gregg, PC, LLO
Kully Pipe & Steel Supply, Inc.
Hastings Family Chiropractic, PC
Bluestem Energy Solutions
Jacobi’s Carpet One Floor & Home
NAPA Auto Parts of Hastings
Nebraska Vocational Rehabilitation
Rodeway Inn
A & E Electric LLC
E-Z Kitchens, Inc.
Klein Insurance Inc.
Bruce Furniture
Earl May Garden Center
Elk’s Country Club
Waddell & Reed
Julie’s Xpressions
AR Roofing, LLC
Platte River Radio -KHAS/KLIQ/KKPR/ESPN
Municipal Supply Inc. of Nebraska
Farm Bureau Financial Serv. - Rod Hunt
Eletech Inc.
Gibraltar Development, LLC
All About You Tour & Travel
Jorn Olsen Photography
SCORE
Jerry K. Seiler, MD
Big G Ace Hardware Store
The Plumbing Showroom
Premier Estates of Kenesaw
Allen’s Superstore
Vaughans Printers Inc
Halloran Self-Storage
Runza - South West
Runza - East
Phoenix Industries, Inc.
Wilson Case, Inc.
Principal - Kay Georgiana
Flatwater Technologies
Hastings Dental Ceramics
INKcredible, Inc.
Balanced Books, LLC
Smitty’s Enterprises
The Kensington Senior Living & Evergreen Court Memory Care
A DIVISION OF DUTTON-LAINSON COMPANY
402-460-4606 [email protected] accepting major credit cards
CONSTRUCTIONDRYWALLPAINTING
SIDINGCONCRETE
ROOFINGADDITIONS
622 E. 2ND STREET402-469-8551
Gingerich StructuresJeff Higel 1626 Washington StreetBlair, NE. [email protected] www.gingerichstructures.com
Gingerich Structures offers quality machine
sheds, garages, hobby shops and equestrian buildings that can store all of your residential, commercial and agricultural equipment. Built with steel roofs and steel siding, you can count on our buildings to last for years to come.
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Chamber News / Area Events & News
The Annual Vital Signs Health Fair will be held from 7am – 1pm
Saturday, March 24 and Sunday, March 25, 2018at the Adams County Fair Grounds
Cost for the blood chemistry panel and a colon cancer screening
take-home kit is $40 at the door. Men age 50 and older can
receive the PSA test for an additional $10; pre-registration is
required. The A1c test, which assists in diagnosing diabetes,
cost is $15; pre-registration is required. Vitamin D test $25;
pre-registration is required. There will also be a bone density
screening for Osteoporosis for $10.
You are encouraged to register on-line at https://www.marylanning.org/health-fair-registration
LegislativeLunche n
Join us for lunch in Lincoln with area Senators
including our Senator, Steve Halloran. Hear
first hand what’s going on in the Nebraska Legislature and
the bills our Senators are working on. This is your chance to
voice your comments and ask questions.
Contact: Michelle LewisHastings Area Chamber of Commerce
402-461-8400 or [email protected]
Thursday, March 8th
12:00 Noon — 1:30 p.m.
Capitol Building–Lincoln, NE
Carpool from the Chamber 10 a.m.
Cost is $15 for your meal
RSVP by Tuesday March 6th at Noon
__________________________________________________________________________________________ The Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce would like to ask for your support in the 37rd Annual Whoopers and Hoopers Basketball Tournament to be held March 16-17 & 18, 2018. For over 35 years the tournament has brought thousands of players and families to Hastings over a 3 day period, which means your business gets great exposure through fliers, programs, coupons and name recognition. We have listed the sponsorship opportunities below so please mark the level at which your business would like to support. Please call the Chamber office if you have any questions. This form can be mailed back to the Chamber with your payment to PO Box 1104 Hastings, NE 68902-1104. We appreciate your support of this community event. BUSINESS SPONSOR NAME: _______________________________________________________________ CONTACT PERSON: _______________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS: _______________________________________ CITY/ STATE ____________ ZIP ___________ PHONE __________________________________ EMAIL _________________________________________
CHAMPION‘S CIRCLE SPONSOR $1,000 (½ page program ad, headquarters & local ads name recognition, Award/ Plaques logo, 10 party passes & admission passes, & coupons in player packets)
SLAM DUNK & 3 POINT SPONSOR $500 (1/4 page program ad, headquarters & local ads name recognition, 5 party passes & admission passes, & coupons in player packets)
MVP SPONSOR $350 (1/4 page program ad, headquarters name recognition, game site name recognition, 5 party passes & admission passes, & coupons in player packets)
ALL STAR TEAM $175 (1/8 page program ad, headquarters name recognition, 4 party passes & admission passes, & coupons in player packets)
PROGRAM AD $65 (1/8 page program ad)
DREAM TEAM SPONSOR (Hotels only) __________ ROOMS @ $3.00 PER ROOM (Shared program ad, headquarters name recognition, 2 party passes & admission passes, coupons in player packets) SIGNATURE __________________________________________ DATE _____________________________
2018 Whoopers & Hoopers Sponsorship Agreement
Volunteers Needed!
Although it may be weeks away, the planning for the 37th Annual Whoopers and Hoopers Basketball Tournament
is in full swing, and we need your help!
We are in need of 250 volunteers for the weekend of March 16-17-18, 2018.
The volunteer positions needed are for
gym managers, ticket takers and scorekeepers.
Gym Mangers duties include: get the team’s rosters and waivers signed before each game,
calling in the score of each game, making sure that all games are started on time.
Ticket takers duties include:
collect admission at the gyms and selling wrist bands.
Scorekeepers (the only paid position) duties include: keeping score on both paper and on the digital board.
All volunteers will receive a FREE pass to attend all games all weekend and a FREE pass to the Players Party on Saturday Night at the City Auditorium.
For questions or to sign up, please contact, Mikki Shafer @ 402-461-8400
or send email to [email protected]
Meet our new physiciansBusiness After Hours
J. Van Wie, MDFamily Medicine
A. Lukson, MDIntensivist
J. Sloan, MDEmergency Medicine
K. Chavez-Jorgensen, MDHospitalist
Join us in welcoming our newest additionsto the Mary Lanning Healthcare physician family!
Monday, March 26, 5-7 p.m.The Lark, 809 W. Second Street
Beverages and appetizers will be served.
R. Faust, MDPsychiatry
S. Bell, MDNeurosurgeon
S. Morar, MDMedical Oncologist
B. Elliott, MDEmergency Medicine
C. Ohlson, MDEmergency Medicine
M. McGahan, MDEmergency Medicine
Calendar of events: March 2018
The overall purpose of the Hastings Chamber of Commerce is to promote the economic
growth and quality of life in the Hastings area. The Chamber strives to provide a clear and
persuasive voice for the business community in governmental affairs on federal, state,
county, and local levels. It provides services designed to enable public and private sectors
to improve productivity and it promotes the Hastings area as an economic, educational,
and recreation center while providing membership services and networking opportunities
among its members. The Hastings Chamber of Commerce is in business for business. For
membership details, call us at (402) 461-8400.
Chamber Staff
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MemberConnection is published monthly by the
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are available by request.
Contributors ......................................... Chamber Staff
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Michelle Lewis
Financial & Retail Development Coordinator
Tom Hastings [email protected]
Mikki Shafer Membership Coordinator
Lorie J. Schiefelbein Community Involvement Coordinator
Nichole RundleOffice [email protected]
Date Event/Meeting Time Location
7 Governmental Affairs 12:00 noon Chamber
8 Retail Oversight Committee 7:30 a.m. Chamber
8 Legislative Luncheon 12:00 noon Lincoln
12 Finance Meeting 11:30 a.m. Chamber
13 Diplomats Meeting 12:15 p.m. Chamber
14 Board Orientation 7:30 a.m. Central Community College
15 Agri-Business Meeting 7:00 a.m. Good Samaritian Society
16 Wellforce Meeting 12:00 noon Chamber
16-18 WHOOPERS AND HOOPERS Hastings College Arena
20 Executive Committee Meeting 12:00 noon Chamber
22 Business After Hours 5:00 p.m. Doniphan
26 Business After Hours 5:00 p.m. Mary Lanning
28 Board Meeting 7:30 a.m. Chamber
28 Retail Roundtable 12:00 noon Hastings Ford Lincoln
31 Coffee with the Senator 9:00 a.m. Kitty’s Roadhouse
Hastings Village – The Diner
Headquarters
at The Lark
State Capitol Building
Doniphan Community Center
