GAZETTE

McCOOK, Nebraska

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Prom the Center for Enterprise at Mc- Cook Comtnrtnity College Hortnel Tech- noluyy Center for Bltsiness and Industry.

(I're-registration and payment is re- quired for each class - email cfemc- <i~ok(rr'nipcc.cJu for information.)

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MII)-PI.AINS CENTER VOR ENTERPRISE Lunch 'n Learn - "How to be a

Grammar, Punctuation and Proof- reading Pro" - Monday, Dec. 1 from noon-l p.m. in McMillen Hall. Rwm 201 with Diane Lyons as the instructor. I.et us twat you to a bite of lunch whilc ynu learn useful tips md ttw~ls for wduc- ing mistakes and ptmfrcading timc. Prc- rcgistritticrn is mandatory and a minimum cnrollmcnt is rcquircd.

Business Ruyers Wurkshop - at a date to be announced. This workshop is dcsigtted to hdp p11tcnti;tl business own- ers cducate themselves on the benefits and pitfalls of buying an existing busi- nch5. Enicly refrcshmcnts and a working lunch es you hear presenters from the ac- cout~ting. banking. marketing, and retail profcssiona as well as rcprcscntalives from the Rurlll Buwprise Assistance Roject (REAP) and McCuok Economic I>cvclopment Corporation (MEDC). 'I'opics covcrcd will include busincss plan writing, valuation, lax hcncfits. loans. knowing how to market to cusIomcrs, training, and niuch more.

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Good Cunsumers - satellite workshop fro111 I'mn State C~wperativr Extension will he Ileld on Thursdily. Du-. 1 from 6: 15 - 7:JS p m. in McMille!~ Hall. K~II I I I 208. Advertising capturcs chil- dren. Take i~ clnsc Irwk at what advertis- ing tloc\ti't want you lo know. Ixarn the effects of n~arkcting on children. STOP Program - Defensive h iv tng

Cuurse - alternate months hetwccl~ Red Willow and 1.1itchcock County with ('ilrol Stensviati as the instructor and hcld uo Saturday3 from X a.m.- 5 p.m. with up- corning classc.; i ~ t MCC-McMillcn Hall. H w r n 20 1 on Dec. 20 ar~d at the Hitch- cock County Courthouse. Community Room on Jan 17. For additio~lal infor-

mation and registration, contact Traffic Safety Plus at (402) 466-0033 or www.truit~~si~tetyplus.org. he-regis- tration required.

Alive at 25 - Defensive Driving Course - every odd numkred month on Wcdncsdays from 5:20- 9:30 p.m. in McMillen Hall. Room 201 with Carol Siensvad as the insuuctor on Jan. 14. This young driver it~tervention program zeroes in on drivers betweci~ the apes of 16 and 34 - the group most likely to hc involved in fatal collisions. This highly interactive four-hour program teaches young drivers how to take control of sit- trations by taking responsibility for rheir own driving behavior. For additional in- formation and registnition. please cot~ract the scheduling dcpartmenr of the Nc- hraska Safety Council at (8x8) 704-7233. cxt. 113. Pre-registration required.

Attitudinal Dynamics of Driving- ADD-Defensive Driving Course - quarterly on the second Saturday of the nlonth. The next sessio~~ will be oa Sar- urday. Fcb. 14 from 8 a.m. -- 5 p.m. in Hormcl Center for Busincss and Tech- nology in McMillen Hall. R c K ) ~ 201 with Carol Stcnsvd as the instructor. ADD impresses the participant to choose responsibility to improve self-worklself- esteem and to maintain personal and fi- nancial puwcr through the use of good choices. For additianal information and regi$trdtion. please contact Nebraska Sufery Council at (8UX) 704-7233. cxt. 11 3. Preregistration required.

Do )K)U haw n .trcggt.stion for u clnss? Or nrr .vote willing m slwre your prrsnnul crprrrisc with others? The Center for ,511- trrprisc., cr division of Mid-lJluitis Crlnl- nlutii?\ (Iollrgr ut iWcCook Comnrrtnity Collcge, strivrs to mrrr y t t r crlucutional nerd.^, i113-ludiny c.lus.tc~,s for your Iwr- sonnl birrrrsr. Pleuse conracr our oflcr cvith your srr~gestiot~.~ s o ~ v r c.un providc thc be^! progrumming lo our cofwn!trrrt~. Cull I)otcg Joycr. ,4;'cu Deutt o/ Eco- nomic Dt-wk~pnicnr & 7it1inin.q~ or (NX) 34.5-812.1. en~cril jr~?ced@~npcc..rdu; Jrdy Mulone, t'rogrum C'oordinnror cr~lrl I'ro- ,E'ssinrrul fiuinrr, u/ (308) .iJS-8129. rtnnil nru1onejOmpccsdrr with Four rrc- otnmend<~tiotts. .~rtgge.srionr u~td idrus or coll C'urol St~,ttsvcrdar (.jOX) -145-8122 or (800) 65X-4.548: rmuil cfc.mccook($nr[~ec.edi~ or srrnnndc @,mp.c.edu Ji)r rrxistruri(~ft infornlcrriofr or chrck tlrr cluss schedrt1c.s ott our ~vrh- ~ i l r (11 ht~~:ilcfic(tpcc.ed~c.

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Solution to a successful economic stimulus package - -9

Small enterprise has a critical role to play in America's economic recov- ery, especially in rural areas. So when Congress takes up legislation to refuel our economy, small entreprene-ui-ihip should be the centerpiece.

Microenterprise~wner-operated businesses that provide self employ- ment and perhaps hire a few employ- ees--create most new rural jobs. Be in- + ning farmers and value added agric ture bring additional vitality to rural America. There's no better time than now for federal policy to invest in these proven rural development strategies.

Here's how Congress can do it: Provide a direct incentive for rural

enterprise by establishing a Microen- terprise and Beginning Farmer Investment Tax Credit of up to $10,000 to stimulate small business expansion and new farm and business startups.

Fund more rural small business loans, training and technical assistance

by increasing funding for the Rural Microentrepreneurs Program. An in- crease from $4 million to $25 million in this n e w f a r m program would pay long-term dividends.

Add funds to tke successft~l Value Added Producer Grants Program. which makes grants to family-size farmers and ranchers to launch new ventures to establish local markets and to process and market high value crops and livestock. An added $24 million would bring the program to the $40 million authorized by t h e l a m hill.

These three provisions would jump start rural economy and plant the seeds of long-term rural vitality through entrepreneurship. Congress should embrace them as it develops legislation to prompt economic recov- ery in America. . - -

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CITIZEN EVENING DAILY HOLDREGE, NE Circulation= 2993

12/02/2008

Dear Members and Friends, This marks the Christmas season and much fun is being had by all in Holdrege. I would like to

Holdrege. The first meeting is tentatively planned for the Minden Fire Hall. The second meeting will be held in Holdrege on February 1 6 t h . Watch for updates regarding the location but mark your calendar with the dates and times now.

The I&E Club is an opportunity for individuals to turn ideas into products or businesses and a chance for existing business_owners to hone their skills and share their valuable experience. The PK Partnership committee which includes Susan Dier Graf Holdrege Area Chamber, Marcy Brandt, Minden Chamber; Monica Boyken, Phelps County Development Corporation; Lisa Stadler, Keamey County Eco- nomic Development Agency; Sharon Hueftle, South Central Economic Development District; and Dena Beck, Rural Economic Assistance Program have modeled this after the successful I & E club created by Terry Whipple in Wisconsia-

Dena Beck, REAP Business Specialists states, "according to the Center for Rural Affairs' statewide small business needs assessment conducted earlier this year, 88% of people surveyed were interested in a networking organization. The PK Innovator and Entrepreneur Club will be an effective avenue for our businesses. The Rural Enterprise Assistance Project-REAP (a program of the Center for .

Rural Affairs) is thrilled to partner with PK to make this I & E Club happen and hopes to replicate in other parts of the state."

I strongly believe this kind of Club is what so many of our talented Entrepreneurs need to move their ideas into reality. Watch for specifics in the January Newsletter. I encourage anyone, even if you already have a business and have an idea for expansion, whatever the idea or invention please come and share in a safe environment and get the support you need to make it a reality. "This is a real opportu- nity to network, learn about key components of running a business, and speak to professionals and ser- . vice providers. Ultimately, our goal is to help the local communities grow through entrepreneurism," Monica Boyken of PCDC stated. Please keep this date in January and February open for this event.

The Holdrege Area Chamber of Commerce's Agricultural Committee's Annual Alternative Energy Conference is Dec. 4,2008. With gas prices down, now is the time to address alternative Fuel and this is the place and time to learn what is happening. Please see our enclosed Agenda. Open to all who wish to attend. Please RSVP. Holdrege Area Chamber of Commerce, 308-995-4444. Trrnna@holdrege.org

Thank you all for your continued support and wishing all a blessed Thanksgiving a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and a prosperous New Year.

Your Chamber, Your Voice, -

Susan Dier Graf Executive Vice President

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