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A MONTHLY MEMBER PUBLICATION OF THE HASTINGS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE VOL. 31 ISSUE 10 October 2016

Inside...2 Chamber News

3 Chamber News

4 Ribbon Cutting/Salutes/Events 5 New Member Profiles6 Membership Recognition/News

7 Chamber News

8 Chamber Staff/Calendar

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39th Annual Farmers & RanchersAppreciation Barbecue

David MalmbergFeaturing

Thursday, November 10th 2016Adams County Fairgrounds

Dinner - 6:00 p.m.Program - 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, November 10th 2016Adams County Fairgrounds

Dinner - 6:00 p.m.Program - 7:00 p.m.

AGGIE AwardOne of our community Ag Leaders, Dutton—Lainson, will be recognized for their contributions to agriculture and our community.

Scholarship RaffleChamber Ambassadors and

Diplomats will conduct a fun raffle with great prizes. All

proceeds go towards student scholarships.

David Malmberg is a seasoned comedic, voice tossing, storytelling, musical performer who

has entertained some of the largest corporations in the country, and shared the stage with

many top music acts in America including Merle Haggard, and The Statler Brothers. By the

time David was 13 he was practicing voice throwing, at 15 his parents purchased a professional

“dummy” for him. The wisecracking antics of the lovable sidekicks Simon Spencer, America’s

grouchiest farmer, Leonard Cribble, and the totally clueless Lars Gunderson, provide one

sizzling laugh after another. David was born to a family of professional musicians, he has entertainment in his blood.








One of our community Ag Leaders, Dutton—Lainson, will be recognized for their contributions to agriculture and our community.

Scholarship RaffleChamber Ambassadors and

Diplomats will conduct a fun raffle with great prizes. All

proceeds go towards student scholarships.










Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce

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Chamber News Tom Hastings

RECENT RETAILDEVELOPMENTCOMMITTEE

SUCCESSES!The Retail Development Committee has been busy over the past couple of years working to use data and a new strategy to help guide our recruitment efforts. Most of us understand that the retail and restaurant environment is changing nationwide, but we still want to see new offerings in our community. I am excited to tell you that we have recently found success.

Since completing a retail and restaurant survey in 2013 and then completing a market area study in 2014, the Retail Development Committee has been implementing a new strategy for retail recruitment. Armed with data, we have spoken with retail brokers who have told us to focus less on national chains and more on a local entrepreneurial spirit. We have taken their advice and we have now seen success.

In 2015, I began to reach out to South Central Nebraska businesses to gauge their interest in Hastings. To date, I have contacted over 40 retailers and restaurants to share our data and talk to them about establishing a business in Hastings. Two of those businesses, Wynk Boutique and Wave Pizza are now a part of our community and we have had conversations with several more which may prove successful. We have seen a 10 percent return on our outreach efforts, but we need your help to identify more of your favorite establishments, so we can continue to push for new businesses. In addition, if you have a new idea for a retail or restaurant establishment, please let us know. We are here to help you make connections and help you understand the Hastings market.

The Hastings retail market is not just 13 square miles and 25,000 people. With a new drive time model we recently ran, we found that due to road improvements over the past couple of years, we have nearly 69,000 people within a 60 minute drive time of Hastings and south of Interstate 80--which is an increase of nearly 20,000 people since 2013. Our recent success has shown that Hastings can attract new retailers and restaurants to our area, but we need your help to build our prospect list. Do you have a favorite store or restaurant from the surrounding area? Please email me at [email protected] and the Retail Development Committee will reach out to them.

Chamber of Commerce,I want to thank you for all that you do for education in the greater Hastings area. We here at Adams Central greatly appreciate it. Respectfully, Shawn Scott

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Back by popular demand — the outrageous evening returns!

Friday, NOV. 18, 201HASTINGS CITY AUDITORIUM

6:00 Social Hour & Taste of Hastings7:30 The Show Begins

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THE CHAMBERTHE CHAMBER

20162016

461-8400 to reserveyour table

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ContactContact Corporate Table for $300 includes:

• Admission for 10• 10 drink tickets• Preferred seating

$15 per Ticket

2016 State Chamber Legislative Forum On Tuesday, September 27th the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce along with

the Nebraska State Chamber of

Commerce hosted a Legislative

Forum in the North Meeting room

at Pastime Lanes. The 21 people in attendance listened to Barry Kennedy and Jamie Karl from the

Nebraska State Chamber give a recap on key legislation at the Federal and State levels in 2016.

They also provided insight on what is ahead for the 2017 Legislative Session in Nebraska. Key

issues discussed were taxation, economic development, education, and labor issues. The evening

ended with the two candidates for Legislative District 33, Sen. Les Seiler and Steve Halloran, each

discussing their plans for tackling the big issues facing Nebraska’s government.


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Ribbon Cuttings, Anniversary Salutes, & Events

Central Community College–HastingsHeavy Equipment Program

East Hwy 6

Ribbon Cutting

Tom Dinsdale Automotive2800 Osborne Drive East

Ribbon Cutting

Central Nebraska Collections, LLC806 West 2nd Street

10 Year Anniversary Salute

Kory Bumgardner, DDS2217 West 12th Street


Central Nebraska Neurology, PC2727 West 2nd Street, Ste 340



Protex Central, Inc1939 North Minnesota Avenue

Business After Hours

Tom Dinsdale Automotive2800 Osborne Drive East

Kensington–Evergreen223 North Hastings Avenue

Business After Hours75 Year Anniversary Salute

United Way of South Central Nebraska301 South Burlington Avenue


Pella Windows and Doors1008 West 2nd Street

United Way of South Central Nebraska301 South Burlington Avenue

conducted by Corey Stutteat the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce

Business After Hours Retail Roundtable


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New Member Profiles

WELCOME NEW Dunkin’ DonutsBryce Bares708 N. Burlington Ave., Hastings NE [email protected]

Dunkin’ Donuts grand open date will be Friday, October 7, 2016. Dunkin’ Donuts is America’s

#1 rated coffee and breakfast baked goods retailer. The Hastings location will feature a for rent conference room. Dunkin’ Donuts will cater coffee and donuts for events of all sizes.

Ag Resource Management2727 W. 2nd Street, Suite 320Hastings, NE [email protected]

Ag Resource Management: providing risk management solutions for agribusiness and farmers.

Founded in 2009, Ag Resource Management’s core business is providing niche financial solutions to the retail agriculture market. We focus on bringing value to our customers via

the structuring of short-term financial risk. We provide production lending directly to the producer or in conjunction with a local supplier or lender. Ag Resource Management offers a diversified group of loan and crop insurance products to meet agriculture producers’ financial and risk management needs.

C2 MotorcyclesCraig Cihal2224 W. 2nd Street, Hastings NE [email protected]: Tuesday - Friday 9 AM - 5:30 PM Saturday 9 AM - 5 PM

C2 services and repairs all brands of motorcycles. They sell parts and accessories for all brands of motorcycles. Craig moved to Hastings

in 1985 and began his motorcycle career at

Hastings Honda. In 1996 he began working for Harley Davidson Central and was there until June of 2016. While there he became a level 5 Harley Davidson Master Technician. This is the highest level you can achieve. On July 21, 2016 Craig went into business for himself and opened C2 Motorcycles.

Godfather’s Pizza—HastingsGLASCO Enterprises, Inc.Mike Glassmyer1414 N. Burlington Ave., Hastings, NE 68901Phone (402) 303-1040; fax (402) [email protected]

For business within the Hastings community, we offer lunch orders delivered to your business with the convenience of fax or email order! In addition to all of our pizzas, we have fresh garden salads and cold Coke products to compliment your order. Menus will be

available to keep at your office!We’re here to serve more than the businesses—we’re here to serve the residents of our community. Come to our store and enjoy pizza-by-the-slice lunch special from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and participate in the MVP Lunch Team. When you spend $5 or more, per person, you’ll get a lunch card punch. Fill up a card and bring it in and your lunch is on us! Beyond this, our menu will be full of things to satisfy that pizza hunger because our crusts are made fresh every day so your pizza can have the best flavor and taste possible!

We opened on October 3rd. We will deliver to all of Hastings, Lochland, Idlewilde and Juniata, along with service to Hastings College and Central Community College. We aim to serve fresh, hot and savory pizza pies in a timely, clean and professional manner while being competitively priced! We are excited about this endeavor and look forward to serving you!


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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 / Chamber News

New Membership1st Choice Lawn & Pest Solutions

Dunkin Donuts

Godfather’s Pizza

Selectel Wireless

Eat Move Daily

Alzheimer’s Association

Ag Resource Management

Membership RenewalsWells Fargo Bank

Town Square Publications

Hastings Public Schools

Bank of Doniphan - Hastings

Adams Central High School

Tom Dinsdale Automotive

Companion’s Choice Animal Hospital

ESU #9

First Dakota National Bank

Head Start Child & Family Development

Mosaic

Sean M. Daly DDS

Murray Natural Health & Chiropractic

Lebsack Dental

Rivals Bar & Grill

Titan Machinery

Servi-Tech Laboratories

Stuehrenberg Agency, Inc.

Pioneer Hi-Bred International

Sinner Rental and Storage

Contryman Wealth Advisors

Jimmy John’s of Hastings

L-H Manufacturing Co., Inc.

Custom Pack, Inc.

Midwest Medical Transport

Eco-Drip Irrigation

ResCare Workforce Services

Tri City Storm Hockey

Garrett Tires & Treads

Nebraska Snow & Ice LLC

Outlook Life

Insurance Mart

Quality Sound & Communications

Pester Marketing/Alta Convenience

Cimarron Plaza

Ben Engel Construction

Levander’s Body Shop

Provident Promotions

Williams Exterminating Inc.

Advance Services, Inc.

Jackson Services, Inc.

Hackel Construction Inc.

Central Bookstore

Southern Title

Angela Keiser LLC

Merry Maids

Halloran Farms

Halloran Automotive

Shade’s Classic Corner

RNS Business Services

Chorus of the Plains

Pfeiffer Seed Sales Inc.

Kelly’s Alignment & Brakes

Area Substance & Alcohol Abuse Prevention

Goodwill Industries of Greater Nebraska

TeamMates Mentoring Program of Hastings

The Business/Industry/Education Partnership and Mary Lanning Healthcare invite you to participate in our Student Discount Card Project!

The student discount cards are issued to students in grades 6-12 on the honor roll at Adams Central, Hastings High, Hastings Middle School, Kenesaw Schools, St. Cecilia, Zion Lutheran Schools and Silver Lake. Each qualifying student is

given a card listing the names of participating businesses and the special discount or item that they are offering. These cards are given to students in January of 2017 and will be good until

December 31st, 2017.

This is a great opportunity for the businesses of Hastings to demonstrate their interest in student achievement and the importance of education.

Contact: Nichole Rundle – [email protected] Phone No: 402-461-8400

Yes, I would like to participate!


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Chamber News

“We treasure our teachers”

The BIE Committee would like to thank these sponsors and donators for their contributions to the 2016 New Educators Dinner. There were over 80 in

attendance and 34 New Educators were welcomed to the community of Hastings. Hastings OrthopaedicsBalance and MobilityHome FederalCentral Community College / HastingsPaul’s Cigar BarBauer and Howard Dental CareGeneral Nutrition CenterMary Lanning FoundationShoe SensationHastings Public Schools FoundationAg ProcessingFamily Medical CenterMidwest Farm ManagementBig G ACE Hardware StoreThe Heritage at College ViewYMCA

Hastings CollegeOutlook LifeHK Sports Bar & GrillAdams County Extension OfficeMary Lanning HealthcareHastings Public LibraryOutlook LifePrairie LoftChildren’s RehabSeiler & Parker, PCComfort InnState Farm Insurance - Scott NorlenUnited WayPershing OrthodonticsGood Samaritan Society-Hastings VillageJoseph’s College of Cosmetology

Hastings MuseumBullseye’s Sports Bar & GrilleCentral Community College Burlington Crosier, LLCWells Fargo BankESU #9Glenwood Communications, Inc.Harold KingPinnacle BankRetina Center of NebraskaWalmartHastings TribuneLivingston Butler Volland Funeral HomeEllerbrock Norris AgencyNebraska Vocational RehabCentral Community College Foundation

New Educators Appreciation Dinner

Over 30 new Adams County educators

were welcomed to the community and

had a chance to network with their fellow

new educators and businesses within the

community at the New Educator’s Dinner in

mid-September.

The Business, Industry and Education

Committee of the Chamber organizes the

annual dinner and this year’s event was

hosted by the Hastings Museum. During a

sponsored social hour Educators mingled

with a number of people from

the Hastings Young Professionals

organization. The group talked

with the Educators about the

upcoming activities going on

in the community during their

Welcome to Hastings week and

the benefits of joining Hastings

Young Professionals.

Becky Tideman, Museum Marketing Director,

shared a very relevant presentation on

educational opportunities and partnerships

with schools at the museum. A special section

of their website is dedicated to teachers

and can be found at hastingsmuseum.org/

aboutus.

An excellent main course of Pecan Smoked

Pork Roast with all the trimmings and a

dessert was catered by Bullseye’s Sports Bar

& Grille with rave reviews. Over 50 Chamber

businesses contributed to this event by

sponsoring the social hour, dinner costs for

the educators or by providing donations

for a bag of coupons and “goodies” for each

new educator to help welcome them to the

community. Thank you to all those business

sponsors and our Business, Industry, and

Education Committee for a wonderful

evening!

Dear Chamber Member,

The Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce our partnership once again with Town Square Publications to produce our New 2017-2018 Community Profile and Membership Directory. This full color high quality publication will help you market your business directly to area business owners, neighborhood residents and visitors.

The included Membership Directory within the Community Profile is a remarkable advertising tool, highly visible and is a publication that businesses and residents keep on hand for easy reference.

In addition, the entire publication will be replicated online via the chamber at www.hastingschamber.com and Town Square’s National Community Network, further extending the exposure of your advertising message and increasing your search engine optimization. Among the Many Advertising Benefits Available in the Publication:

All advertisers will be offered the Town Square Publications “Digital Package”. Components available are business website banners, editorial chapter ads and video commercials. Premium advertisers receive the entire package at no additional cost.

Center spread fold-out community map Support and showcase your business by also purchasing a Business Logo Listing in the directory section. All sponsors ads are hyperlinked to their business website or tracking URL.

Don’t miss the opportunity to promote your business to residents, business owners & visitors!

Our representative from Town Square Publications is Tom Stroup. You may reach him by completing the information below and faxing it to the chamber at (402) 461-4400, call Tom Stroup’s cell (408) 858-5418 or email to [email protected] to review the details.

Get your business noticed and keep it successful. Purchase your advertising space with the most effective publication in the Hastings community and be sure customers know who you are and how to find you.

Bringing you tools for success,

Tom Tom Hastings President Business Name Contact

Business Address City

Phone Fax

Email Address

FAX the above to the chamber at (402) 461-4400

For more information, contact Tom at (408) 858-5418 or [email protected]

Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce | 301 S Burlington Ave | Hastings, NE 68901 | p: (402) 461-8400 | f: (402) 461-4400

Ad Space Reservations are NOW OPEN! 2017-2018 Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce

Community Profile & Membership Directory

YES! I am interested in advertising in the Hastings Area Chamber

NEW 2017-2018 Community Profile & Membership Directory!

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Check out the new Jackson Dinsdale Art Center and join us as we celebrate Homecoming weekend!

Go to hastings.edu/homecoming for the weekend’s full schedule.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6

4:00 - 7:00 P.M.

JACKSON DINSDALE ART CENTER(On the corner of 12th Street and Elm Avenue)

Celebrate Hastings College

Business After Hours

Event co-sponsored by Fresh Ideas, Hastings College’s new food service provider.

BUSINESS

BEFORE HOURS

Come Eat and Share with Us! HASTINGS FAMILY YMCA

Thursday, October 13th

7:30-9:00am

16th Street YMCA

Breakfast Provided!

HASTINGS FAMILY YMCA

1430 W. 16th St. | 1220 W. 18th St. | 402.463.3139 | www.hastingsymca.net

Chamber of Commerce Day

Register to win aFree Email Blast

Join Us...National Support Your Local

O P E NHOUSEWEDOCTOBER 19

Come meet the staff and join us for refreshments

12:30-3:30 Chamber Development Center

Glenwood Business Center314 N Burlington Ave Suite B

Hastings, NE 68901

[email protected]

— AFTER HOURS —

Oct. 20

5-7 pm

Appetizers

Drinks

HALLOWEEN PARTY!

HASTINGS CHAMBER of COMMERCE

BLOOD DRIVE

Monday, October 24th 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

For an appointment contact

Staff member of the Chamber @ 402-461-8400

Honoring Nebraska’s Heroes

VETERANS RECOGNITIONPARADE

Honoring Nebraska’s HeroesSaturday, November 5, 2016 - Hastings, NE

All veterans are encouraged to walk or ride in the parade.All businesses & individuals are encouraged to show support of our past & current Veterans by building a parade entry.

SPONSORED BY HASTINGS FREE MASONS & HASTINGS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

YES! WE WANT TO JOIN & THANK OUR VETERANS!GROUP/BUSINESS: ___________________________________________ PHONE________________________

CONTACT PERSON: ______________________________ NUMBER IN GROUP________________________

EMAIL ADDRESS: _____________________________________________

Please mail entry form to Veterans Recognition Parade, P.O. Box 817, Hastings, NE 68902or email form to [email protected]. For more information call 402-462-5813

(Please provide info on the reverse side)

Preferred registration deadline November 1, 2016 (Will accept entries up to 9:30 a.m. day of the parade)

Registration: 8:30-9:30 a.m. Masonic Temple, 4th Street & Hastings AvenueParade begins: 10 a.m.

Please provide us with information about your entry. Include special recognition, awards, special interest facts or other general information about your entry. This information is used to introduce your entry and may be used for publicity.

(Please provide info below)

Sponsorship Opportunity Availableto recognize Veteran’s Parade Marshal’s

$100 Sponsorship2 Tickets to Veteran’s Recognition Dinner

Recognition at the Veteran’s Recognition Dinner

Recognition at the Veteran’s Recognition Parade

Thursday, October 27, 2016

$50 SponsorshipRecognition at the Veteran’s Recognition Dinner

Recognition at the Veteran’s Recognition ParadeSponsorship Deadline-Monday, October 24, 2016

Please call 402-462-5813 to secure Sponsorship

VETERAN'S day programNovember 11TH

11:00 AMCity Auditorium

Congratulations 2016 Parade grand Marshals

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CallCall 461-8400 for

tickets

Corporate Table for $300 includes: • Admission for 10• 10 drink tickets• Preferred seating

(Table placement will be determined by date sponsorship is received)

COMING SOON!

THE OUTRAGEOUS EVENING RETURNS!Friday, NOV. 18, 2016

HASTINGS CITY AUDITORIUM

DOORS OPEN AT 6 PM SHOW STARTS AT 7:30 PM

$15 perTicket

$15 perTicket

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THE CHAMBERTHE CHAMBER

20162016

Calendar of events: October 2016

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


MemberConnection is published monthly by the

Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce as a service

to our member organizations. Additional copies

are available by request.

Contributors ......................................... Chamber Staff

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For event listings and up-to-date information, visit the chamber website www.hastingschamber.com

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Michelle Lewis

Financial & Retail Development Coordinator

[email protected]

Tom Hastings [email protected]

Mikki Shafer Membership Coordinator

[email protected]

Lorie J. Schiefelbein Community Involvement Coordinator

[email protected]

Nichole RundleOffice [email protected]

Date Event/Meeting Time Location

4 Ambassadors 4:00 p.m. Napolis

6 Business After Hours 4:00 p.m. Hastings College & Fresh Ideas

10 Annual Banquet Meeting 9:00 a.m. Chamber

10 Finance Meeting 11:30 a.m. Chamber

11 Diplomats Meeting 12:15 p.m. Chamber

13 Business Before Hours 7:30 a.m. YMCA—16th Street

13 Retail Oversight Committee 7:30 a.m. Chamber

13 Governmental Affairs 12:00 noon Chamber

17 Veteran’s Meeting 10:00 a.m. Chamber

17 Executive Committee 12:00 noon Chamber

19 Chamber OPEN HOUSE 12:30 p.m. Chamber

20 Agri-Business 7:00 a.m. Good Samaritan Society—

20 Business After Hours 5:00 p.m. Glenwood

24 Red Cross Blood Drive 9:00 a.m. Chamber

25 BIE 12:00 noon Central Community College

26 Board of Directors 7:30 a.m. Chamber

27 Business After Hours 5:00 p.m. Paul’s Cigar Bar

31 Wellforce—Roundtable 12:00 p.m. Chamber

Nov. 11 Veterans Day–Honoring Those Who Served — Chamber Closed

at Jackson Dinsdale Art Center

Hastings Village – The Diner

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