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VOL. 30 ISSUE 04
A MONTHLY MEMBER PUBLICATION OF THE HASTINGS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
April 2015
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From the President’s Desk
3 Ribbon Cuttings/Salutes/Events
2
Whoopers & Hoopers
5 Whoopers & Hoopers
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6
Membership Recognition
7
Whoopers Sponsors & News
8 Chamber Staff/Calendar
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From the President’s Desk
WHOOPERS & HOOPERS!
Tom Hastings
LEGISLATIVE ISSUES!
What another great year for the Whoopers & Hoppers
Basketball Tournament. With over 135 teams and 1100
plus players, it was another outstanding weekend
for Hastings and the surrounding area. It was the
second largest, according to the number of teams,
to ever participate in the Whoopers & Hoopers tournament. With the
people they bring along to watch games and with time between games
to shop and spend money, the economic impact on the community is
phenomenal.
We have already had two coffees this year with
Senator Seiler and have one more scheduled for
May 9, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. at Kitty’s Roadhouse
located at 1400 E. South Street. These coffees are
co-sponsored by the Hastings Area Chamber of
Commerce and the Adams County Farm Bureau
Federation. Senator Seiler discusses issues that
are pertinent this legislative session as well as take
questions from the floor.
I would like to thank the many
sponsors, advertisers, volunteers
and everyone who helped with this year’s
tournament. It would not be a success without
your support
and contributions. Living in Hastings, we take for granted how good
this tournament really is. I had the opportunity to talk to numerous
players, and without a doubt, the tournament we hold in Hastings is the
premier tournament in the Midwest. That is a great compliment coming
from players who play in numerous tournaments throughout the year
and come from all over the United States. Last but not least, I would
like to give a big thank you to the Whoopers & Hoopers Committee and
the Chamber staff for the endless hours they put in to make this such a
fantastic event.
There is one more Tri-City Legislative luncheon
scheduled for Tuesday, April 7th. This is an
opportunity to go to Lincoln and meet with
numerous Senators and discuss issues and ask
questions regarding issues that you are concerned
with in this legislative session. We normally meet
at 9:45 a.m. at the Chamber and are back in
Hastings by 3:00 p.m.
ADVERTISING STUDY RESULTS!
The Retail Development Committee of the Hastings Area Chamber
of Commerce recently employed the services of Dr. Corey Stutte of
Strategic Pioneer to conduct a retail study to help identify the strengths,
weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of our community and
surrounding area. The information from the study is broken down into
several categories and geared toward specific market segments and can
be found on the Hastings Area Chamber website. We also just finished
an advertising survey and will be having presentations at the Chamber
Development Center to provide businesses with information and
results from that study. We are hoping this will help businesses better
capture their market potential. For more information please contact the
Chamber at 402-461-8400.
There are
also a number of legislative
conference calls still scheduled for this legislative
session. They are all at 2:10 p.m. at the Chamber
Development Center and last approximately 20
minutes. The dates for the rest of the year are
April 16th, & 30th, and May 14th, & 21st. These
conference calls are conducted by the State
Chamber and they update legislation that pertains
to business issues being discussed this legislative
session. They are also willing to answer questions
on any business related issue.
Hope you can participate in one of these events.
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Ribbon Cuttings, Anniversary Salutes, and Events
Ribbon Cutting
Ribbon Cutting
Ribbon Cutting
Brenda & Company Floral
211 North Lexington
Long John Silvers
1040 South Burlington Avenue
Truly Scrumptious Bakery
3240 South Bladen Avenue — Juniata
Business After Hours
Business After Hours Partners
Adams County Farm Bureau
Ron Pavelka Farms
Dakota Mac
Prairie Loft
Kober Farms, Inc.
Weeks Family Farms
West Fork Farms, Inc.
Business After Hours
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Adams County Farm Bureau
At Prairie Loft
Hastings College
710 North Turner Avenue
25 Year Anniversary
Tour
Salute
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Warriors
Mens B Division 2nd Place
Those Lincoln Girls
Womens B Division 2nd Place
Jumpman 23
Mens B Division 3rd Place
Get Outta Harm’s Way
Womens B Division 3rd Place
S & J Detasseling
Mens C Division 3rd Place
Chamber Board of Directors
visits Hastings Public Schools
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Whoopers & Hoopers
Balls Deep
Mens Elite 1st Place
Nebraska Strikers
Womens Elite 1st Place
Dogs4life
Mens B Division 1st Place
Rusty Stangs
Womens B Division 1st Place
The Fighting Haveman’s
Mens C Division 1st Place
Chargers
Womens C Division 1st Place
Mid Nebraska Agency Wood River
Mens D1 Division 1st Place
Paradise Massage
Mens D2 Division 1st Place
UNK Alumni
Mens Elite 2nd Place
Schuck Farms — HC Broncos
Womens Elite 2nd Place
Michelle Hedke McCook, NE
Most Valuable Official
Dave Griek , Chris Schukei, & Seth Denney
3 Point Slam Dunk Judges
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Whoopers & Hoopers Cont...
Vet Moves
Mens C Division 2nd Place
Tap that Pass
Womens C Division 2nd Place
The Saloon, Oak NE
Mens D1 Division 2nd Place
Donald Sterling’s Recruits
Mens D2 Division 2nd Place
UNO Alumni
Mens Elite Division 3rd Place
Lopers
Womens Elite Division 3rd Place
Team Fancy
Womens C Division 3rd Place
Raynor Door
Mens D1 Division 3rd Place
Los Legbands
Mens D2 Division 3rd Place
Mens 3 Point Contest
1st, 2nd & 3rd Place Winners
Womens 3 Point Contest
1st & 2nd Place Winners
Slam Dunk 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place
Contest Winners
Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce
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Membership Recognition
The following Chamber members have invested in the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce and deserve thanks and recognition for their new and
continued support.
New Members
Mark Driscoll, DDS
West Fork Farms, Inc.
Flatwater Law
JEO Consulting Group, Inc.
Russ’s Market
A & E Electric LLC
Holiday Inn Express
Conway, Pauley & Johnson
Brenda & Company Floral
Remington Seeds
John Farrell
Integrity Ag LLC
Rodeway Inn
John McBride, OD
John Hill
Home Instead Senior Care
Jeff O’Donnell Insurance Agency
Turner Brothers Painting Contracting
Burlington Village Laundry and Tanning
Hersh Digging, Inc.
Bob Sass Flowers
BNSF Railway Company
Pastime Lanes
Hastings Vision Clinic, PC
Hastings Public Schools
Krull Agency
Protex Central, Inc.
Heartland Bank
Jacobi’s Carpet One Floor & Home
Hastings Podiatry Clinic
Thermo King Corporation
Roger’s, Inc.
Gary Thompson Agency
KOLN/KGIN/KSNB-TV
Klein Insurance Inc.
Runza - East
Centennial Plastics
Witt Plumbing, Inc.
Runza - South West
Hastings Catholic Schools
Middleton Electric, Inc.
IdeaBank Marketing
Eaton Corporation
Da-Vi Nails
Si Binderup
Landgren & Uden Dental Clinic
Parker Painting
Biede Insurance Agency
Chief Ethanol Fuels
Tom’s Tree Service
Beyke Signs Inc.
Prairie Title, Inc.
Clock Tower Investments LLC
Gary Michael’s Clothiers
Hastings First Choice Real Estate
Hastings Symphony
Stan’s Radiator Service
Hastings Convenient Care, PC
Heartland Pet Connection
Imperial Jewelers
Public Power Generation Agency
Rak Farms
Hackler Auto Repair & Self Storage
Brad Moncrief, LLC.
Ron Pavelka Farms
Sign Doctor
Membership Renewals
Nonprofit Leaders Roundtable Series
Donor Stewardship and Acknowledgement
Please join us:
Tuesday— April 7th at 12:00 Noon
Chamber Development Center
The Chamber is pleased to announce the next in a series of roundtable discussions specifically
designed for nonprofit leaders in our community. These informal facilitated conversations focus
on best practices for nonprofits.
Quarterly discussion topics will include fundraising, financial management, strategic planning,
evaluation, governance, and other themes as they relate to excellence in the social sector. All
Chamber member nonprofit staff, board members, and volunteers are invited to participate.
We’ll talk about best practices for thanking donors, keeping records, and tracking information
to keep and grow your donor base. We will also touch on creative ways to get people involved
whether they are able to offer their time, talent, or treasure.
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W h o o p e r s S p o n s o r ’s
Whooper Sponsors/News
CHAMPION
K-N-K Screen Printing
Platte River Radio -KHAS/KLIQ/KKPR/ESPN
Little Caesars
Subway
Hastings College
YMCA
Nebrasksaland Distributors, LLC
NTV
SLAM DUNK / 3 POINT
Pepsi Cola Bottling, Co.
Five Points Bank of Hastings
HK Sports Bar and Grill
Gary Michael’s Clothiers
Mary Lanning Healthcare
MVP’S
Taco Bell
Mary Lanning Healthcare Clinics
Bourbon Jacks Honkytonk Grill
ALL STAR TEAM
Walmart
Pinnacle Bank
Cornerstone Bank
General Nutrition Center
Hastings Holiday Inn Express
Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill and Bar
Bullseye’s Sport bar and Grille
Aaron’s Sales and Lease
Burger King
Ampride
Long John Silvers
Do the Brew
DREAM TEAM
Comfort Inn
Midlands Lodge
Rodeway Inn
Quality Inn
Super 8 Motel
Rainbow Motel
COACHES
Hastings Convention and Visitors Bureau
Hastings Federal Credit Union
Real Estate Group of Hastings
Hastings Convenient Care
Nebraska Sports Council
Valentino’s Restaurant
Hastings Concierges
Rivals Bar and Grill
Burlington Village
Reno Sports Bar
Teal Boutique
Jimmy Johns
CherryBerry
Godfathers
Walgreen’s
Slammer
Amigos
21 Days of Wellbeing
Free Wellbeing Opportunities for Your Employees!
Come “have a ball” with us on Thursday, May 21st for the annual Walk Out
on Work. As always, this free event is open to employees in the community, but wait……there’s more! To give the event a little more “bounce” this
year, the Wellforce committee is offering an additional challenge – the 21 Days of Wellbeing. This is a free 21 day incentive program that you can offer
to your employees. See the insert in this newsletter and watch your e-mail for an attachment from the Chamber containing a form with 21 wellbeing
activities for you and your employees to complete. Cross off the activities as you go, with the final activity as Walk Out on Work. There will be a box
available at the event to drop off your completed activity form. Winners will be drawn from this box for a chance to win Chamber bucks! Even if you
can’t make the event, if you and/or your employees have completed the card, get your form to the Chamber by Friday, May 22nd and you will still
be entered in a separate drawing. The Wellforce committee also encourages you to provide prizes for your employees as an additional incentive to
complete the program. So get geared up for Wellbeing starting May 1st and then get your employees to Walk Out on Work, May 21st. The event will be
held starting in the circle drive of the Gray Center at Hastings College. Limited parking will be available at the Gray Center, otherwise please park in the
Arena parking lot (on 12th St) and walk across the bridge to the Gray Center. The event
will run from 11:30-1:30 and you are invited to come anytime. If you would like to reserve
a sack lunch (cost to be determined), please call or e-mail Linsey Martin at the Chamber
lmartin@hastingschamber.com or 402-461-8400.
Like this space? It can be yours!
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to reach the most
people for the fewest
More Info Call: 461-8400
Applications are now available
for the 2015 - 2016 Year
Leadership Hastings is a program designed to provide information to qualified participants
about the leadership needs and opportunities in the community and encourage involvement
on an appointed, elected, or volunteer basis. Participants have the opportunity to:
• Increase awareness of community assets and challenges
• Meet new people and business contacts
• Be active in the Hastings community
• Sharpen and enhance leadership skills for problem solving
• Meet one day per month for informative classes in law,
culture, education, agriculture, government, recreation,
health, human services, and business
Apply now - class size is limited
Applications due by June 1, 2015
Leadership Hastings is made possible by funding from
Workforce Development grants and
the Annual Fundraisers.
Applications available at the
Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce
or contact Lorie Schiefelbein at (402) 461-8411
or email leadership@hastingschamber.com
Preparing Tomorrow’s Leaders TODAY!!!
7th Annual Raffle Fundraiser
WIN WIN WIN!!!
4 Days 3 Nights Trip
to LAS VEGAS And More!
Proceeds Go Towards Leadership Hastings Program
Raffle Ticket: $10
Drawing Date: May 20, 2015
Where: LH Installation
Lochland Country Club
Need not be present to WIN!
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all 461-8411
or Contact LH Class Members
or Contact LH Board Members
Lorie Schiefelbein
Crystal Brown
Erik Buderus
Tabitha Fox
Adam Jacobitz
Nancy Johnson
Daunia Lemke
Michelle Morrow
Tom Musgrave
Berice Rosenberg
Chuck Rosenberg
Matt Rossow
Dustin Russell
Ted Schroeder
Ron Sekora
Chrystine Setlik
Ron Seymour
Deb Sharrick
Scott Sterling
Danielle Wagoner
Katherine Warrings
Tickets are Limited!
Leadership Hastings
Flowserve
Republic National Distributing Co
Goodwill Industries of Greater NE
McDermott & Miller, P.C.
Conway, Pauley & Johnson, PC
Heartland Bank
Goodwill Industries of Greater NE
Mary Lanning Trust
Hastings Ford Lincoln
City Iron & Metal Company
Thermo King Corporation
Western Alternative Corrections
Hastings First Choice Real Estate
Hastings Utilities
Adams County Clerk of the District Court
UNL Extension in Adams County
State Farm Insurance-Scott Norlen
Hastings Ford Lincoln
Lochland Country Club
Hastings Public Schools
Judy Aspen
Ryan Cummins
Lisa Detlefsen
Jennifer Eisele
Jon Engelhardt
Ignatius Ewool
Mark C. Funkey
Jean Gorecki
Georgina L. Hueske
Elizabeth Janning
Crystal Johnson
Matt Jurgena
Jake Klabenes
Ann Kolbet
Montessa Munoz
Scott Pauley
Marc Rowan
Samantha Rundle
Shane Searcey
Deborah Shuck
Lucas Swartzendruber
Becky Tideman
Valentina Tinajero
Ronald Ziggafoos
First United Methodist Church
Eaton Corporation
Mary Lanning Healthcare
Thermo King Corporation
AGP Hastings
Hastings Family YMCA
Central Community College
Hastings Utilities
Central Community College
Raising Nebraska
Pinnacle Bank
Hastings Ford Lincoln
McDermott & Miller, P.C.
ResCare Workforce Services
Hastings Public Schools
Conway, Pauley, & Johnson, P.C.
Geiger & Dietze Ophthalmology
Good Samaritan Society-Hastings Village
Hastings College Foundation
Senior Action, Inc.
Heartland Bank
Hastings Museum
US Bank
Cooperative Producers, Inc.
Business, Industry, and Education Partnership
A committee of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce
The BIE Committee promotes quality education, and the long-term goal in offering these grants is to encourage students
to stay in or return to the Hastings Area for their career upon graduation from high school and college.
Hastings College
Talent Pool Internship
Hastings College was granted $500 to go towards
students in the Talent Pool internship program. This
program gives business students both relevant
real-world work experience and additional training to be
job ready when they graduate.
Creighton Univeristy College of
Nursing, Hastings Campus
Nursing Summer Camp
Creighton University College of Nursing in Hastings was
granted $250 to help host more students in their Summer
Nursing Camp. The camp gives students the chance to job
shadow and provides hands on experience. The funds will
be used for lab supplies, and handouts.
St. Cecilia Middle School
Geography Project
The Geography class at St. Cecilia Middle School was
granted $250 for a document camera. The class will
visit various businesses in Hastings and document how
they have an impact on the area for growth and
development of Hastings.
Central Community College
Project Familiarization
Central Community College was awarded $250 to go
towards the purchase of a video camera for Project
Familiarization. This project encourages students
majoring in Hotel Managment to remain in the Hastings
area by making them more familiar with Hastings by
having business tours with a video camera.
Business After Hours
Hastings Community Theatre
515 S. 4th Avenue - in Good Samaritan Village
Thursday, April 23
5:00 to 7:00
Please stay and be our guest for the final
dress rehearsal for
Breaking Up is Hard to Do…
beginning at 7:30 pm
21 Days of Wellbeing
Complete each one of the activities starting on May 1st and ending with Walk out on Work on May 21st and be
entered to win a prize. Completed boards can be dropped off at Walk out on Work or at the Chamber by May 22nd.
20 minutes of
cardio exercise
(walking, jogging,
swimming, etc)
Stretch for 10 minutes
Eat 3 servings of
fruit in one day
Eat 3 servings of
vegetables in one day
Create or review your
household budget
Exercise with a friend
Volunteer for one
community or faith
based activity
Drink 4 - 8oz glasses of
plain water in one day
Eat clean for one day
(nothing out of a box
or can, no fast food)
Take 5 deep breaths
3 different times
in one day
Write down 5 things
you are grateful for
Say ‘thank you’ to at
least 3 different people
Donate on
Give Hastings Day
(May 1st)
Get at least 7 hours of
sleep in one night
Eat a healthy breakfast
Don’t eat any candy
in one day
Call, email or text a
friend or family member
Don’t drink any pop
for one day
Do or say something nice
for someone else
Read something (nonelectronic) for 20 minutes
Attend Walk out on Work
on May 21st or walk
one mile with co-workers
April 2015 Newsletter Volume 30 No. 04
HASTINGS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
P.O. BOX 1104 • 301 South Burlington
HASTINGS, NE 68902-1104
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Hastings NE — 469890
Chamber Staff
Calendar of events: April 2015
Tom Hastings
President
Date
Event/Meeting
Time
Location
3
hastings@hastingschamber.com
Closing at noon- Happy Easter
12 Noon
Chamber
6
Veterans Committee Meeting
4:00 p.m.
Chamber
7
Ambassadors
7:30 a.m.
Chamber
Mikki Shafer
7
Legislative Luncheon
9:30 a.m.
Lincoln
Membership Coordinator
7
Non-Profit Round Table
12:00 noon
Chamber
mshafer@hastingschamber.com
9
Retail Committee
7:30 a.m.
Chamber
9
Governmental Affairs
12:00 noon
Chamber
Lorie J. Schiefelbein
10
Wellforce Committee
12:00 noon
Chamber
Community Involvement
Coordinator
13
Finance Committee
11:30 a.m.
Chamber
14
Executive Committee
7:30 a.m.
Chamber
14
Diplomats
12:15 p.m.
Chamber
16
Agri-Business Committee
7:00 a.m.
The Diner at Good Samaritan
Financial & Retail
Development Coordinator
16
State Chamber Conference Call
2:10 p.m.
Chamber
17
Business After Hours
5:00 p.m.
Hastings Public Library
lmartin@hastingschamber.com
22
Board of Directors
7:30 a.m.
Central Community College
lschiefelbein@hastingschamber.com
Linsey Martin
23
Business After Hours
5:00 p.m.
Hastings Community Theatre
Cara Kimberly
28 BIE Meeting
12:00 p.m.
ESU 9
Office Manager
30
State Chamber Conference Call
2:10 p.m.
Chamber
ckimberly@hastingschamber.com
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