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Issue 390 | April 2017

This year’s Annual Celebration will feature the reveal of the community branding project!

The Branding Project, which started in April 2015, is a community-wide effort organized by the Chamber to share Columbus’s story with the world. Attendees at this event will be the very first to see this unique project brought to life. The evening will showcase some of Columbus’s best attributes and will include an optional tour of the brand-new high school.

Also at the celebration, we will honor members who have reached significant anniversaries in their years of continuous membership.

GOOD THINGS AHEAD Annual Celebration Will Feature Reveal of Brand Project

Tuesday, April 18th Columbus High School (South Entrance)

Social hour 5:00 p.m. Dinner & Program at 6:00 p.m. $25 members, $35 non-members

Tickets are available at the Chamber office, 753 33

rd Ave.

Or call 564-2769 or visit thecolumbuspage.com to reserve.

@ColNEChamber

THANK YOU BRAND SPONSORS! Investor: Columbus Community

Hospital Partners: Behlen Mfg. Co. Busch Equipment Co. Capitol Electric Century 21 Realty First National Bank

Contributors: Columbus United Federal

Credit Union Cornerstone Bank Eagle Communications Gene Steffy Ford Hy-Vee Northwestern Mutual Pinnacle Bank Sponsors: ADM

ARL Credit Services Blazer Mfg. Columbus Bank & Trust Columbus Hydraulics Cornhusker Public Power

District CS Nelson Real Estate Di-Star Duo-Lift Mfg. Co. Great Plains

Communications

Great Western Bank Loup Power District M& O Metals/Overhead

Door Platte Valley Precast RVW Schumacher, Smejkal,

Brockhaus & Herley PC Union Bank Walker Foundations

Thank you Diamond Level Sponsors!

Business After Hours

Hosted by Wayne State College

Monday, April 24th At Ramada- Columbus

265 33rd

Avenue 5:00-6:30 p.m.

All employees of any Chamber

member are welcome!

Enjoy hors d'oeuvres and networking.

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Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce Staff Kara Asmus Workforce Coordinator K.C. Belitz President Bonnie Esslinger Office Manager Sandie Fischer Events Planner, Entrepreneur/Membership Developer Deb Loseke Director, Convention & Visitors Bureau Amanda Polacek Marketing Director Sharyle Sands Vice President

2017-2018 Board of Directors Steve Line, Chairman of

the Board Dennis Grennan, Chair-

Elect Vaness Oceguera,

Promotions Division Chair

Lisa Kaslon, Community Development Division Chair

Chris Langan, Business Development Division Chair

Kurt Shevlin, Treasurer Bill Flint, Past Chair Russ Freeman Ben Hellbusch Chad VanCleave Sharee Jedlicka Lisa Kaslon Ken Curry Dr. Randy Hinze Dr. Luke Lemke Sarah Pillen Ex-Officio Members Mayor Jim Bulkley, City of Columbus Jerry Engdahl, Platte

County Jessica Kuehler,

Commodores Bernie Hansen, NE Dept.

of Labor Our Mission: Enhancing the economic well-being and quality of life in the Columbus Area. This publication is distributed to stakeholders. Dues include $2 per year subscription for your Catalyst.

Help Us Help You!

A packet should be arriving at your business or organization with information about our Annual Sponsorship Opportunities soon, giving you the opportunity to review all the avenues for sponsorship with the Chamber over the coming year. There are a many opportunities available reaching a variety of audiences—all at very affordable rate.

You can review this information on our website, thecolumbuspage.com. *All available slots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. For questions regarding enhanced memberships or sponsorships, contact Sandie at 564-2769 or sandief@megavision.com.

ANNUAL SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

April Hospitality Sponsor

Hospitality sponsors provide beverages

for meetings held in the Chamber

conference room and also have a table

to showcase their business!

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We are excited to welcome our new board members with the beginning of the new fiscal year on April 1st!

The Chamber will be led by incoming Board Chair Steve Line of Columbus Physical Therapy. Steve led the annual Planning Session in March to set the group’s plan of work for the next 12 months.

The Chamber Board for 2017-2018 includes:

Exec Committee members: Dennis Grennan (HDR); Bill Flint (First National Bank); Chris Langan (BD Construction); Lisa Kaslon (University of Nebraska); Vanessa Oceguera (Keep Columbus Beautiful); Ben Hellbusch (DuoLift Mfg.) and Kurt Shevlin (Servicemaster by Shevlin). New Board members: Ken Curry (NPPD); Dr. Randy Hinze (Hinze Chiropractic); Dr. Luke Lemke (Columbus Medical Center); and Sarah Pillen (Pillen Family Farms). Completing their term on the board are: Chad Dyhrkopp (Hy-Vee); Pat Pope (NPPD); Joe Steffensmeier (Gene Steffy Ford); and Dianne Wall (Sundown Motel). The Chamber would like to extend our appreciation to this group of board members for their dedication to the Chamber and community!

NEW BOARD MEMBERS TAKE OFFICE Last Chance to Attend!

Thanks to the efforts of the current Leadership Columbus class, we are excited to announce the creation of Youth Leadership Columbus. This program is designed to recognize, educate and empower future leaders and will be open to current sophomores at CHS, Scotus and Lakeview High School. Participants will be provided with tours, roundtable discussions and speakers that can inspire and train the next generation of leaders in Columbus. There is no cost to participate in the program thanks to a grant from Columbus

Area Future Fund. Participants will also be eligible for a $300 scholarship to use for classes at CCC during their senior year. Applications are now being accepted for the Inaugural Class and are due by May 1st to the Chamber office. Get all the details and application at thecolumbuspage.com.

Empowering the Next Generation of Leaders

YOUTH LEADERSHIP COLUMBUS

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The 2017 Planning Session put forward seven Strategic Priorities for the Board’s approval, all were adopted at the March Board meeting: Quality of Life Centers Immigrant Engagement Community Branding Housing

23rd Street Streetscaping Wellness Culture Mentoring Five priorities were existing, with Wellness Culture and Mentoring being new. These Priorities will be the road map for the Chamber leadership team for the next 12 months.

2017-2018 CHAMBER STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

The 2017 “Red White KaBoom” fireworks display is still months off, but the committee’s fundraising is well underway. The committee thanks the employees of CAMACO-Columbus, Jackson Services, and Moore’s Greater Shows for offering a matching challenge to kick-off fundraising for

the 6th year in a row! Between them, they will match the first $9,000 donated! If you would like to support the fireworks and get your employees VIP passes and parking, contact the Sandie at 564-2769 or sandief@megavision.com for a Red White KaBoom sponsorship form.

RED, WHITE, KABOOM!

AAA Columbus, Member Visit, Jeremy Ginn and Skipper Brent Bond

MARCH COMMODORE CALLS

City of Columbus, Member Visit, City Administrator Tara Vasicek and Skipper Brent Bond

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Wednesday, April 26th 12-1 p.m. at the Chamber, $5 for lunch. Join our Marketing Director, Amanda Polacek, for another great and practical way to grow your business — this time by growing your email list.

The session will cover tools and strategies to consider in building an email list for your business or organization. Visit thecolumbuspage.com, call 564-2769, or email chamber@ megavision.com to register.

Join Us for Lunch

GROW YOUR EMAIL LIST

Thursday, April 20th, CHS South Door Lunch 11:30, Program at 11:45 $3.50 fee for lunch Leadership Columbus Alumni invites everyone to get an update on the Pulse of Education in Columbus at their next Lunch ‘N’ Learn event. The event will feature speakers: Dr. Troy Loeffelholz, Superintendent of

Columbus Public Schools Jeff Ohnoutka, President of Scotus

Steve Borer, Principal of Lakeview High School

Duane Matson, Associate Dean of Business and Skilled & Technical Sciences, CCC

To register, please contact Amy Blaser at aeblaser@columbushosp.org or 562-3371 by April 17th.

Get a Pulse on Education in Columbus!

LEADERSHIP COLUMBUS ALUMNI

Columbus Telegram, Member Visit, Skipper Brent Bond and Publisher Vincent Laboy

Jay’s Body Shop, Member visit, Jamie Eickmeier and Joe Steffensmeier

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NEW MEMBERS Say Hello!

Abundant Health & Hypnosis, LLC Cathy Tierney (402) 276-2966 3763 39th Ave, Suite 400, Columbus Health Care/Medical Services Advanced Fire & Safety Don Sock (402) 885-8582 2561 53rd Ave., Columbus Services Sponsor: Sandie Fischer Amanda Polacek Communications Strategy Amanda Polacek (308) 293-1123 1710 21st St., Columbus Advertising & Promotion Sponsor; Staff Be You Yoga Melinn Williams (402) 710-0303 2417 13 St., Columbus Health Care/Medical Services Sponsor: Bud Fleischer Burger King Connie Mascarello (402) 564-9143 2204 23rd St., Columbus Restaurants & Lounges Sponsor: Bud Fleischer Curiosities & Collectables, LLC Tim Ott (402) 276-3350 2412 32 St., Columbus Retailers Sponsor: Bud Fleischer

DAV Chapter #20 James & Jamie Jakub (402) 270-9638 3107 25 St., Columbus Associations & Organizations Sponsor: Sandie Fischer Direction Home Inspection Keith Bignell (402) 276-6215 3608 88th St., Columbus Construction Sponsor: Sandie Fischer Jim & Karen Bulkley (402) 564-7423 85 Cottonwood Drive, Columbus Individuals Sponsor: Sandie Fischer Kluth Properties, LLC Doug Kluth (402) 270-4028 3251 42nd Ave., Columbus Apartments, Mobile Home Parks Sponsor: Sandie Fischer Lakeview Apartments Katie Foster 402-563-2062 303 East 22nd Street #101, Columbus Apartments, Mobile Home Parks Sponsor: Dianne Wall Loseke Veterinary Services Ryan & June Loseke (402) 564-5233 34532 130 Ave., Columbus Veterinarians Sponsor: Staff

Moeller Industrial Thomas Moeller (402) 948-0340 47260 N Jayglo Rd., Genoa, NE 68640 Electrician Sponsor: K.C. Belitz OFF Campus Sonja Polson (402) 564-8007 3208 42 St., Columbus Convenience Store/Gas Station Sponsor: Karin Rieger Rickert Chiropractic & Acupuncture, P.C. Dr. Aaron Rickert (402) 564-2622 1371 29th Ave., Columbus Chiropractic Services Sponsor: Sandie Fischer Russ Strehle Construction Russ Strehle (402) 276-1420 310 S 4 St., Columbus Construction Sponsor: Deb Loseke Salon Estilos Velinda Castillo (402) 563-1634 2423 13th St., Columbus Beauty Salons/Barber/Tanning Sponsor: Bud Fleischer

Special thank you to these new members who joined in February during our membership campaign. Also a big thank you to all the

volunteers who helped recruit these wonderful new members!

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FEBRARY INVESTMENTS Thank You For Your Membership Investment!

A & A Builders, Ken Armstrong Access Electrical Systems, Inc.,

Jesse Spike & Jeremy Nore Agri-City Insurance, Randy

Berlin All-Star Auto Glass, Kevin Jaixen Altruist Wealth Partners, Craig

Garbers AseraCare, Justin Roberts Avenue Bar & Grill, Angela

Janssen BD Medical Systems, Duane

Ostdiek Boys Town, Dave Reed Brown's Shoe Fit Company,

Ryan Crowley Cargill Turkey and Cooked

Meats, Scott Chaney Castner, Lloyd Cedar Canyon Boarding

Kennels, Todd & Tammy Lyon

Center for Survivors, Hope Freshour

Central Nebraska Community Action Partner, Barb Glaser

Central Valley Ag Cooperative, Debra Erickson

Clock Tower Auto Mall, LLC, John Adamy

Columbus Area Human Resources Association, Debra Hamling

Columbus Feed & Hatchery, Tammy Lyon & Joyce Runge

Columbus Housing Authority, Bonnie McPhillips

Columbus Neighbors, Kelcie Keeling

Columbus Safety & Health Council, Jill Jakub

Connection Christian Church, Mike Moser

Cornerstone Insurance, Janice Hamilton

Creative Images, Susanna Poeffel

Cubby's, Dawn Socha Dynamic Life Therapy and

Wellness, P.C., Sharee Jedlicka

Electronic Engineering, Joe Durham

Family Resource Center, Don Heimes

Gaver Tire & Auto Center, Jason Gaver

Granville Custom Homes, Inc., Steven Ramaekers

Greiner's Beds, Bedroom & Floor Coverings, Ken Greiner

Havana Stone Graphic Design, Yaramis Ramos

Hibu, Randy Thorman Hometown Fireworks, Mike

Ware Husker Bus, Dick Hirschbrunner

Industrial Engineering Co., Don O'Connor

J&W Residential Drafting, LLC, Shane Wemhoff

Kay's Place for Massage Therapy, Kay Ann Kerkhove

MEGA Farms, Inc., Greg & Maru Whitmore

Midwest Machine & Tool, Lowell Jepsen

Midwest Right-of-Way Services, Jack Borgmeyer

My Pain Doc, Daniel Wik Nyffeler M.S., LIMHP, Sharon,

Sharon Nyffeler Obrist & Co., John Obrist Platte Valley Precast, Arthur

Frewing PRESTIGE Dry Cleaners, Eldon

& Nadine Engel Rembolt Ludtke LLP, Timothy

Moll Schaben Industries, Mark

Schwarz SiDump'r Trailer Co., Lisa Meers Summit Heartland, LLC, Joe

Fehringer Tapestries, Theresa Seiler Technik Manufacturing, Dennis

Carstens Thrivent Financial, Melanie

Knoepfle Valmont Newmark, Kevin

Strudthoff

Shea Chiropractic, LLC Kimberly Shea (402) 564-3591 1611 23rd St., Columbus Chiropractic Services Sponsor: Sandie Fischer St. Benedict Center Fr. Thomas Leitner (402) 352-8819 1126 Road I, Schuyler, NE Associations & Organizations Sponsor: Sandie Fischer

Sunbelt Rentals Corey Roberts (402) 562-1550 1500 23rd St., Columbus Services Sponsor: Kurt Shevlin TJ's Window Washing Service Tyler Jenkinson (402) 910-2108 4816 35 St., Columbus Cleaning Services Sponsor: Sandie Fischer

April 2017 Calendar of Events

04 BIE Chamber 7:00 a.m.

04 Commodore Call - Viaduct Groundbreaking 3rd Ave. by UPRR 10:00 a.m.

06 Commodore Meeting Chamber 10:00 a.m.

06 Legislative Chamber 2:00 p.m.

10 Taste of Columbus Chamber 12:00 p.m.

11 Commodore Call Be You Yoga 10:00a.m.

12 Quality of Life Centers Chamber 8:00 a.m.

12 Entrepreneurship Chamber 9:00 a.m.

18 Finance Chamber 7:00 a.m.

18 Admirals Picket Fence 7:30 a.m.

18 Columbus Days Chamber 10:30 a.m.

18 Chamber Annual Celebration CHS 5:00 p.m.

19 Transportation Ramada 12:00 p.m.

20 LCAA Pulse of Education CHS 11:30 a.m.

20 Legislative Chamber 2:00 p.m.

24 Engaging Immigrants Chamber 10:00 a.m.

24 Board of Directors Chamber 12:00 p.m.

24 Streetscaping Chamber 1:30 p.m.

24 Business After Hours - Wayne State College Ramada 5:00 p.m.

25 Housing Chamber 10:00 a.m.

28 Agribusiness Chamber 12:00 p.m.

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