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The forward momentum of Economic Development efforts are con nuing. Several pos-

i ve announcements have been made since the beginning of 2019, with other ongoing,

posi ve conversa ons happening.

In January, MMP Enterprises, a Toronto, Canada based company made the announce-

ment they will be expanding their opera ons into the United States and have chosen

Sidney. MMP Enterprises will occupy the building located at 1 Cabela Dr soon. They

have commi ed to crea ng 155 jobs in Sidney over the next three years. This is an ex-

ci ng opportunity for Sidney and for MMP Enterprises. We are commi ed to working

with the team at MMP Enterprises to get their facility staffed and opera ng.

The City hosted a Career Fair on January 9th at the Cheyenne County Community Center. Twenty local businesses with

career opportuni es a ended, including MMP Enterprises. Over 230 job seekers a ended the career fair talking to po-

ten al employers. Feedback was posi ve and we look forward to holding addi onal career fairs.

Two new ecommerce companies with headquarter opera ons in Sidney recently launched their websites. Highby Out-

doors and NexGen Ou i ers are companies formed by entrepreneurs who choose to stay in Sidney and start their new

business ventures. The companies offer a variety of outdoor gear, hun ng, shoo ng, fishing and camping products. They

are outdoor experts ready to service customers. We are excited both companies choose Sidney to start their companies

and look forward to their future and growth in the community.

I am working with the Sidney High School principal, Mr. Arent and a group of local manufacturing companies to host a

manufacturing assembly at Sidney High School on April 10th. The assembly will provide an overview from local manufac-

turing companies on job and career path opportuni es to sophomores and juniors. The con nued partnership with the

school is exci ng and we are con nuing to work on “growing our own”.

We are con nuing our rela onship with CGI Video Produc on and look forward to new and updated videos being pro-

duced in the spring. Topics that will be showcased in the video include economic development, specifically some of the

businesses that have had success expanding in Sidney, the quality of life, and real estate, reloca on and a rac ons.

So many exci ng and posi ve things are con nuing to happen in Sidney and Cheyenne County. I look forward to con n-

ued Economic Development successes. The lights are certainly s ll on.

Melissa Norgard

Economic Development Director

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2019 Chamber Board

AnderLand Realty, L.L.C Shannon Smelley, Broker

Patty Thorpe, Sales Associate 1013 10th Ave, Sidney Office (308) 254-0913

(877) 497-0913

Natalie Jobman Chairman

308 Ag , LLC

Regina Narjes Vice Chair

21st Century Equipment

Andrew Sherman Sidney Public Library

Vice-Chair Elect Steve Wolff

Past Chairman Wolffpak Realty

Tim Craig Adams Industries

Brooke DeNovellis Farmers Insurance

Marva Ellwanger Adams Auto & Equipment

Drew Enevoldsen Potter State Bank

Haley Ford MPAS PA-C SRMC Walk-In Clinic

Kevin Kubo City of Sidney

Mark Mazour Farris Engineering

Nichole Peralta Karuna Counseling

Kelcey Pettit

IWARNDU

John Phillips Fox Theatre

Niki Rochlitz Great Western Bank

Emily Thomas Viper Energy, LLC

Kelly Utley Sidney Regional Medical

Center

Clint Norman Treasure

Security First Bank & Ins

1160 Stephensen Street , Sidney NE 69162 (308) 221-1690

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Brand New Items for a Great Deal Offering new items for a great price.

By appointment only.

Media Logic Radio

Radio Sta on

The Flooring Garage Flooring store

Greg Huck or Mason Huck Financial Advisors

308-254-0914 www.yourfinancialassistant.com

Tim Craig

Adams Industries

Mark Mazour

Farris Engineering

Kelcey Pe t

IWARNDU

Emily Thomas

Viper Energy LLC

Kelly Utley

Sidney

Regional

Medical

Center

The Cheyenne County Chamber Board would like to

Congratulations to The Flooring Garage

on your Ribbon Cutting

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Dennis Hicks & Staff 845 10th Avenue Sidney, NE 69162

(308) 254-2224

Cheyenne County Chamber’s Ag Social Each year the Cheyenne County Chamber Ag Committee hosts an Ag Social to thank Ag Producers in Cheyenne County. The Committee also offers two scholarships to seniors in Cheyenne County who are seeking an higher education in a Ag Re-lated Field. Scholarship applications can be picked up at your school counselor’s office, at the Chamber Office and it is post-ed on the Chamber Website. www.cheyennecountychamber.com What Is Ag Day? It's a day to recognize and celebrate the abundance provided by agriculture. Every year, producers, agricultural associations, corporations, universities, government agencies and countless others across America join together to recognize the contribu-tions of agriculture. When Is Ag Day? Ag Day is celebrated on March 14, 2019. National Ag Day falls during National Ag Week, March 10-16, 2019. Who Hosts Ag Day? The Agriculture Council of America hosts the campaign on a national level. However, the awareness efforts in communities across America are as influential - if not more - than the broad-scale effort. Again this year, the Ag Day Planning Guide has been created to help communities and organizations more effectively host Ag Day events. What Is Ag Day All About? Ag Day is about recognizing - and celebrating - the contribution of agriculture in our everyday lives. The National Ag Day pro-gram encourages every American to: Understand how food and fiber products are produced. Value the essential role of agriculture in maintaining a strong economy. Appreciate the role agriculture plays in providing safe, abundant and affordable products. Why Celebrate Agriculture? Agriculture provides almost everything we eat, use and wear on a daily basis. But too few people truly understand this contri-bution. This is particularly the case in our schools, where students may only be exposed to agriculture if they enroll in related vocational training. By building awareness, the Agriculture Council of America is encouraging young people to consider career opportunities in agriculture. Each American farmer feeds more than 165 people ... a dramatic increase from 25 people in the 1960s. Quite simply, Ameri-can agriculture is doing more - and doing it better. As the world population soars, there is an even greater demand for the food and fiber produced in the United States. What Can I Do to Help? Put simply, get involved! Your participation in Ag Day is critical in helping us spread this positive message about agriculture. If you are interested in planning an event, download your Planning Guide today. Of course, there are other ways you can lend your support, including sending a letter to your local newspaper, calling your Congressional representatives or simply sharing information about agriculture with youngsters in your community. Where Can I Find More Information? Contact the Agriculture Council of America at (913) 491-1895.

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1119 Illinois St, Sidney

(308)250‐1111

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(308)254‐5825

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(308)254‐2032

Leadership Cheyenne County – Lincoln Trip The month of February was a busy one for the Leadership Cheyenne Class. February 5‐6 was spent in Lincoln and the focus was on understanding the Nebraska legislature (along with some fun tours thrown in!) When we arrived in Lincoln, the first thing we did was tour the Governor’s Mansion, which is quite elaborate. We were surprised to learn about the various items in the home and asked many ques ons, even some that could not fully be an‐swered by our guide for security reasons. A er the mansion, we headed to Memorial Stadium for an extensive tour of the facili es and field. This was an awesome me for our group, and we were all impressed with the be‐hind‐the‐scenes look into the stadium and the student‐athlete experience. We finished day one with mini ses‐sions that covered Leadership Nebraska and a detailed overview of how the Nebraska unicameral works to get us ready for the next day. Day two was spent at the Capitol where we kicked off the morning with mee ng Pete Ricke s and a tour of the building. We then sat in on a legisla ve session where various senators were expressing their views about a new bill. In the viewing area, we also found Senator Erdman and went with him to his office to learn about what he is focusing on for our district. This Lincoln trip was a great opportunity to truly learn about how the state of Nebraska legisla on process works and see it first‐hand, but we also had some me to bond as a class which is extremely beneficial to building stronger connec ons throughout our community.

Huskers Stadium

Governor's Mansion

Photo with

Governor Ricke s Photo with

Senator Steve

Erdman

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Thank you for being one of the first twelve members to renew for 2019!

371 College Drive, Sidney NE

(308)254‐5450

1442 Illinois, Sidney NE

(308)249‐2303

Leadership Cheyenne County – Educa on Day Before we knew it, we were back together for our regularly scheduled February class held at WNCC with a er‐noon sessions emphasizing educa on in the community. Jamie Weingart was back for her morning session, and this class was all about forming effec ve, high‐performing teams. We learned how important it is to communi‐cate the values of an organiza on clearly to team members and to show them what the “why” is (the reason why an organiza on does what it does) and not just the mechanics of each process. A er lunch, we toured Sid‐ney High School and the WNCC Avia on center where we learned all about the program and were even able to see students in ac on. We arrived back in our classroom for a presenta on by Paula Abbo and a tour of the WNCC Innova on and Entrepreneurship Center. We concluded the day with learning about the TeamMates Mentoring program in Sidney and the value it has on both students and mentors. If you are interested in becom‐ing a TeamMate, please email teammates@raidermail.org or visit the website at www.teammates.org. Mentors are always needed! WNCC was an amazing host for our class and we thank everyone who helped us throughout the day from the beginning of the class, to the delicious lunch, and on to the a ernoon sessions!

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740 Illinois, Sidney NE 69162

Phone (308)254‐5851 Toll free (800)421‐4769

Fax: (308)254‐3081

www.cheyennecountychamber.com

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