VOL. 36 ISSUE 06 A MONTHLY MEMBER PUBLICATION OF THE

A MONTHLY MEMBER PUBLICATION OF THE HASTINGS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE VOL. 36 ISSUE 06 June 2021

Inside...2 From the President

3 Chamber News

4 Ribbon Cutting/Salutes/Events 5 Award Winners

6 Membership Recognition

7 New Member Profile / Area News

8 Chamber Staff/Board/Calendar

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From the President Mikki Shafer

With the recent news of Eaton closing the Hastings

plant by July 2022, the Chamber along with Eaton

Corporation, HEDC and the City of Hastings will be

developing a plan to actively help the displaced

employees find employment. Several businesses

have already reached out to the Chamber office

wanting to know who to contact about offering jobs

to these employees. Our first priority is to help Eaton

Corporation in any way they need us to and then to help their employees

stay here in Hastings at comparable wages. When more details are

finalized, we will let the membership

know how they may be able to help

as well. Your Chamber membership

is so much more than just a social

networking opportunity, it gives your business access to resources

beyond your type of industry needs. Whether you’re opening a business,

expanding your business, or looking to sell your business, the Chamber

staff has the knowledge and connections with the right people to keep you

moving forward.

2021 2020 2021 2020Net Taxable Net Taxable Sales Tax Sales Tax

Sales Sales 5.50% 5.50%Adams $27,986,702 $29,244,116 -4.3 $1,541,872.90 $1,608,427.44 Hastings 27,179,230 28,608,974 -5 1,497,461.88 1,573,494.56

Buffalo 57,235,270 56,233,446 1.8 3,147,941.77 3,092,841.28 Kearney 54,144,422 53,483,465 1.2 2,977,944.83 2,941,592.07

Hall 77,999,703 79,046,418 -1.3 4,292,491.67 4,347,555.21 Grand Island 75,365,193 76,837,818 -1.9 4,147,593.48 4,226,082.06

York 14,583,825 15,638,058 -6.7 802,110.99 860,093.82 York 13,498,294 14,246,245 -5.3 742,406.63 783,543.96

Platte 32,888,789 33,431,380 -1.6 1,810,885.24 1,838,727.11 Columbus 30,770,889 31,650,948 -2.8 1,694,400.56 1,740,803.16

Madison 48,195,980 47,265,694 2 2,650,780.43 2,599,614.68 Norfolk 44,752,281 43,931,956 1.9 2,461,376.74 2,416,258.77

Lincoln 34,101,042 33,845,829 0.8 1,875,558.49 1,861,521.89 North Platte 33,000,082 32,850,931 0.5 1,815,005.55 1,806,802.36

Dogde 41,831,714 40,513,772 3.3 2,308,528.70 2,228,258.64 Fremont 39,679,006 38,279,695 3.7 2,190,129.48 2,105,384.08

Percent Change

County or City

Report date February 2021 – February 2020

Net taxable Sales for selected

Nebraska Counties.

This past Monday, the Governor announced the expiration of

the state-DHM at 11:59 pm Monday night, May 24, 2021, and the

termination on June 1, 2021, of his executive orders related to the

pandemic. What does this mean for the business community? It

means there is some return to normalcy. Social events, celebrations,

and public gatherings will start to come back. I know the Chamber

staff has been busy booking events, planning for our upcoming

events and sharing information on community events with people

who are calling the office wanting to come to Hastings to attend

these events. If your business has something that you want us to

help publicize, please contact Heiden to get started.

One of our much-anticipated upcoming events is the Ribbon

Cutting for the new addition to the Chamber Development Center. A

Business after Hours to follow. This addition has been a long-awaited

dream for so many people and we are now able to CELEBRATE this

accomplishment. So save Thursday, August 12th on your calendar

to come and celebrate with us.

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This year’s event was attended by over 225 people. Runcie’s Catering provided the hors d’oeuvres for the event. The bar was catered by Kitty’s Roadhouse. 281 Studios prepared a video of each of the award winners which were five businesses and one individual for their contributions to the Hastings community.

The Outstanding Community Service Award was given to Leota Rolls. The Chamber has been presenting its “Outstanding Community Service Award” since 1984. Our award winners have helped write the modern history of Hastings with outstanding credentials in business, education and community service. The Pioneer Spirit Award was given to Municipal Supply Inc. This award was established to honor

companies who have made significant contributions to the community in the areas of leadership and philanthropy for at least the last 20 years.

The Max Award was given to South Heartland District Health Department. This award is to recognize businesses in our community who have made

significant contributions to the Chamber or community in recent years.

Award Winner Pictures on page 5

The Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting & Awards

The Business of the Year Award honors businesses that have made a significant impact on the local community and/or economy in one of three categories: Up to 25 Employees, 26 or more employees, and Non-profit.

26 or more Employees – Chief ConstructionUp to 25 Employees – Providence Place of Hastings

Nonprofit of the Year Award – Hastings Elks Lodge 159

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Ribbon Cuttings, Anniversary Salutes, & Events

K Star Cleaning & Disinfecting Services [email protected]

Ribbon Cutting—New Business Ribbon Cutting–New Business Name

C Squared Motorcycles2224 West 2nd Street

5 Year Anniversary Salute

Comfort Inn2903 Osborne Dr West


Amigos607 South Burlington



Ellerbrock Norris Agency2203 Osborne Drive West

Location—The Well at MPH427 South Showboat Blvd #76

Chamber Meet & GreetBusiness After Hours

Central Community College550 South Technical Blvd


North Shore Real Estate100 North Shore Drive

Consolidated Concrete2000 North Baltimore Avenue

Now that vaccines are available to everyone 12 and up, you may be wondering ….. Where can I

get my COVID vaccine? Refer to SHDHD’s vaccine webpage (https://southheartlandhealth.org/

public-health-data/covid-19-vaccine-information.html) for a list of locations offering the vaccine

in the South Heartland District and which vaccine products are offered at each site. This list is

updated frequently to include new times, dates, if walk-ins are accepted, and how to make an

appointment at each site. In addition, there are several health care providers in the district who

are offering COVID-19 vaccine to their patients. Residents may contact the health department at

402-462-6211 or 877-238-7595 for more information.

Covid-19Vaccine for 12+AVAILABLE NOW


5117th Chamber Annual Award Winners!

Max awardSponSored by: Providence Place & allo communications

reciPient: South heartland diSt. health dept.

Pioneer SPirit awardSponSored by: Five Points Bank, caleB schroeder, md,llc

& Jerry sPady chevrolet-Gmc-cadillac

reciPient: Municipal Supply inc.

outStanding CoMMunity ServiCe awardSponSored by: mary lanninG healthcare, krieGer electric & Great Western Bank

reciPient: leota rollS

BuSineSS of the year, uP to 25 eMPloyeeSSponSored by: Quality sound & Water &

raymond James Financial services/nelson Financial services, inc.reciPient: providence place of haStingS

BuSineSS of the year, 26 or More eMPloyeeSSponSored by: cooPerative Producers, inc. & lutz

reciPient: chief conStruction

non-Profit of the yearSponSored by: credit manaGement & us Bank

reciPient: haStingS elkS lodge 159

117th Chamber Annual Award Winners!


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Membership Recognition

New MembershipWhole Healing Chiropractic and Acupuncture

Membership RenewalsWerner Construction Inc.

Van Kirk Brothers Contracting

Pediatric Dental Specialists

Rutt’s Heating & AC, Inc.

Bernard Pavelka Trucking, Inc

Essink Brothers Drywall, Inc.

Chief Construction

Real Estate Group

Sherwin Williams

JM Eagle

Domino’s

Amigos

Builders

Subway North

Landgren & Uden Dental Clinic

Western Alternative Corrections, Inc.

Servpro of Grand Island & Hastings

LCL Truck Equipment

Ben Pavelka Trucking

Nelson’s Furniture

Five Star Molding

Big Dally’s Deli

Sam’s Club

Subway South

Super 8 Motel

Eileen’s Cookies

Calico Cottage

Snow’s Car Clinic

Kitty’s Roadhouse

South Central Bobcat

Eakes Office Solutions

Bosselman Energy, Inc.

Paul Davis Restoration

Precision Heating & Air

Lawrence Industries, Inc.

Midwest Crop Growers Inc.

Edward Jones - Mike Tomlin

Edward Jones - Phil Nelson

North Shore Real Estate

Cellular Advantage / US Cellular

Central Logistic Services, Inc.

Chris’s Car Wash & Quick Lube

Computer Hardware, Inc.

Highland Park Lawn

Furniture and Mattress Direct

Total Turf and Tree Care

Associated Staffing

Nebraska Vault Co.

281 Studios

IES Commercial

The Open Table

M & S Builders, Inc.

Little Caesar’s Pizza

Easter Seals Nebraska

Big Dally’s Deli - South Street

Mid-America Pump & Supply, Inc.

Hastings Ventures - Westbrook Village

Grummert Professional Services, L.L.C.

Midwest Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist

The following Chamber members have invested in the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce and deserve thanks and recognition for their new and

continued support.

HASTINGS — Mary Lanning

Healthcare is one of only

four hospitals in Nebraska

and just 455 in the nation

to receive a five-star

rating for 2021 from Hospital

Compare, part of the U.S. Centers

for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Quality Initiative.

CMS scores hospitals on nearly 60 quality measures in five categories. CMS

began to report an overall star rating on hospitals in July 2016. It is one of

several report cards on hospitals done nationwide.

Eric Barber, MLH President & CEO, said the five-star rating illustrates a

commitment to quality by the entire MLH staff.

“This ranking shows that we have a staff that is truly engaged and

working constantly to create the best patient experience possible in a safe

environment,” Barber said.

CMS created its quality rating system to help consumers, their families and

caregivers compare hospitals more easily and help identify areas in which

consumers may want to ask questions.

Megan Marble, MLH Director of Quality Services, said MLH, a non-

profit, independent hospital, has always represented high-quality

standards to the community and region. So, she said, it should come

as no surprise that MLH ranks highly with CMS.

“At Mary Lanning, we are working continuously to improve processes

and create relationships with our patients and their families,” Marble

said. “Whatever we can do to make a stay in the hospital easier, safer

and less stressful, we will do it. Everyone here is committed to high

standards and great care.”

Of the 4,586

hospitals nationwide

eligible for a star

rating 455, received

five stars; 988

received four stars;

1,018 received three

stars; 690 received

two stars and 204 received one star. PUBLISHED MAY 4, 2021

MLH named a CMS ‘five-star hospital’


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New Member Profile/Area News

WELCOME NEW Stamps & MoreBob and Janet Matthies3100 Osborne Drive EastSuite 103Hastings, NE 68901402-463-6868www.stampsmore.com

The mission is to provide our community with professional shipping and packing services, creative design and assistance for small and large format printing projects, specialty gifts made in Nebraska, dry-cleaning drop-off and pick up, and so much more!

Whole Healing Chiropractic and Acupuncture Sydney Olson–Griess223 East 14th Street Suite 93Hastings, NE 68901402-469-2248drsydneyolsongriess@gmail.comwww.wholehealingchiroandacu.com

Whole Healing Chiropractic and Acupuncture opened on May 11, 2021. At Whole Healing Chiropractic and Acupuncture, they work with everyone to help optimize their health potential with chiropractic and acupuncture. Dr. Sydney is one of the few doctors to have a diploma in acupuncture. She also loves to work with babies, mothers and anyone else looking to try chiropractic and/or acupuncture.

Their goal at Whole Healing Chiropractic and Acupuncture is to restore your mobility, keep you moving and ensure your rehabilitation is effective, efficient and stress-free.

Fraser Stryker PC LLODaniel Pauley and Jordan Adam409 South 17th Street500 Energy PlazaOmaha, NE [email protected] www.fraserstryker.com

As a corporate law and estate planning attorney, Daniel C. Pauley uses practical knowledge to support the specific legal needs of his clients across the state of Nebraska. Dan counsels businesses and their owners on issues related to business formation, corporate and real estate

complex estate planning experience includes successfully litigating multimillion-dollar contested estates and trusts for his clients.

Jordan Adam is a seasoned trial lawyer with a law practice that stretches from coast to coast. Jordan has spent his career specializing in property and casualty matters. He routinely practices and tries lawsuits in state and federal court. He specializes in personal injury, products liability, mass torts, foodborne illness, medical malpractice, construction, and contract cases. He has sued and defended a variety of large and small companies all across the country in these types of cases.

transactions, succession planning, mergers and acquisitions, and estate planning. Dan has extensive experience advising business clients in a variety of corporate and agricultural industries.

Skilled in advising clients through the various stages of the estate planning and probate process, Dan works with his clients to ensure their family’s futures are secured. His

The 4-H Auction is scheduled for Monday, July 19, 2021 starting at 9:00 a.m. at the Adams County Fairgrounds. This is your opportunity to show your support for local 4-H’ers. There will be beef, sheep, swine, goats and market broilers being sold. You can attend the auction and purchase an animal. If you

are unable to attend the sale, the Chamber Ag Committee will handle your bids, or if you prefer, a general donation can be made.

For more information you may contact the Extension Office at 402-461-7209.

AUCTION

2021 Pancake Day

Saturday, June 19 & Sunday, June 207:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. both days

Hastings Airport Brick Hanger3300 W 12th St, Hastings, NE 68901

Advance:$6.00 per Adult

$5.00 Children 12 & Under

At the Door:$8.00 per Adult

$7.00 Children 12 & UnderTax Included

Pancakes and SausageCoffee, Milk and Juice

All the Pancakes You Can EAT!!!

Proceeds Benefit Youth in the Hastings Area

Five Points Bank320 S Burlington

2815 Osborne Dr West402-462-2228

Great Western Bank700 N Burlington Ave

402-463-1391

Hastings Federal Credit Union

707 N Marian Rd402-463-6668

Tickets can be purchased at:

air showJune 19 & 20

Nebraska state fly in &

Father’s Day Weekend

Sunday, June 20 Noon-3 pmHarry Barr Tribute Air Show

Fun for the whole family! Featuring:• National Airshow Performers • Ping Pong Ball Drop• Parachute Drop• Car vs Plane Races• High Flying Comedy Act

WWII B-29 Superfortress “Doc”Saturday, June 19 | 9 am-5 pm

Step inside a WWII B-29 Superfortress. You will be able to get an upclose look at this massive aircraft both inside and out.

Saturday, June 19 | 9 & 11 am Sunday, June 20 | 9 & 10:45 am

Take a flight on the WWII B-29 Superfortress. Tickets can be purchased at FlyHastings.com. Limited number of seats available.

Saturday, June 19 7am - 2 pm Drive In Pancake Breakfast Provided by: Hastings Kiwanis Separate charge applies.

8-11 pm Hangar Dance featuring “Dizzy with a Dame” Separate charge applies.

Sunday, June 207am - 2 pm Fly In / Drive In Pancake Breakfast Provided by: Hastings Kiwanis Separate charge applies.

8 am- 3 pm Aircraft Mfg. Display Static Aircraft Display

9 am - 3 pm Car Show

9 am Learn to Fly Seminar

9 am - 12 pm Kids Can Fly Exhibits

9:30 am Designated Pilot Examiner Panel

10:30 am - 1:30 pm Food Vendors

11 am FAA FAAST Seminar

NooN Air Show Begins with Ping Pong Drop

More details: FlyHastings.comSponsored by:

at Hastings Airport - KHSI

Free Will Donation Admission

Adams County 4-H Livestock Auction

Monday, July 19, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. Registration: 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

Auction: 9:00 a.m. Location: Livestock Arena Adams Co. Fairgrounds, Hastings, NE Species: Beef, Sheep, Swine, Goat, Market Broilers

Support youth in Agriculture. The 4-H Livestock Auction is your opportunity to show support for local agricultural youth who represent future leaders and customers in Adams County and whose parents do business with you today! This action also includes Adams Central FFA. All money goes directly to the exhibitors.

All bids are a premium bid paid directly to the 4-H or FFA exhibitor. You are not purchasing the animal.

Even if you can’t attend, you can still help. We would love to have you participate in the excitement of the auction. But, if you cannot join us, the Chamber Ag Committee will handle your bids, or if you prefer to make a general donation to underwrite expenses or support the auction as a whole, we would appreciate your help. If you wish to remain anonymous, your donation will be added to a “Friend of 4-H” fund for auction support. Good Business Advertising. We make sure your name is prominently announced at the auction, as well as in all promotional materials. No doubt, people will know that you are a supporter of Agriculture in Adams County. If you purchase a Champion animal, you will have your picture taken with the exhibitor and their project. Your dollars stay here, helping local youth. The 4H and FFA members have invested a lot of time and energy with their animals. By participating in the auction, you can reward their efforts demonstrate your interest in nurturing the future of agriculture here at home.

If you are interested in attending the auction, making a contribution or have any questions, please call (402) 461-7209 and leave a message and we will get back to you as soon as possible. Your participation can and will make a difference! Sincerely,

Bob Herbek, 4-H Auction Chairman Rob Waterman, Agri-Business Chairman

Tuesday, August 3rd, 20215:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.Chautauqua Park

“America’s Night Out Against Crime”Get involved in a partnership between public safety and

communities to prevent crime and drugs in our neighborhoods

Mail to: Hastings Area Chamber of CommerceP.O. Box 1104, Hastings, NE 68901 Fax: 402-461-4400 email to: [email protected]

Yes! I want to sponsor the 2021 National Night Out

______Bill My Business ______Payment Enclosed _______ SPONSORSHIP @ $100.00

Name: _____________________________________________

Business: ___________________________________________

Address: ___________________________________________

Hastings Village – The Diner

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.

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

www.facebook.com/HastingsAreaChamberOfCommerce

Calendar of events: JUNE 2021 Date Events/Meetings Time Location

May 31 Chamber Office Closed—Memorial Day

9 Finance Meeting 2:00 p.m. Chamber

9 Veterans’ Committee Meeting 4:00 p.m. Chamber

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

10 Governmental Affairs 12:00 noon Chamber

17 Ag Meeting 7:00 a.m. Good Samaritan Society

17 Business After Hours 5:00 p.m. Hampton Inn

21 Executive Committee Meeting 12:00 noon Chamber

23 Board of Directors Meeting 7:30 a.m. Chamber / Zoom Meeting

24 Business After Hours 5:00 p.m. Seiler & Parker

July 5 Chamber Office Closed—Observance of Independence Day

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.

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Michelle Lewis

Finance Coordinator

[email protected]

Mikki Shafer President

[email protected]

Lorie J. Schiefelbein Community Involvement Coordinator

[email protected]

Nichole RundleProgram [email protected]

Heiden BreiOffice [email protected]

Chamber Board Mark FunkeyMat Habrock

Central Community CollegeLandMark Implement

Eric Kennedy Allo CommunicationsSheana Smith LutzSherri Patterson Real Estate GroupDavid Hughes Pinnacle BankJoshua Johnson Conway, Pauley & JohnsonBrad Lindblad Mary Lanning HealthcareAdam Primm Hastings Ford–LincolnJeff Schneider Hastings Public SchoolsTravis Augustin Ruhter Auction & RealtyCortney Davis Moore & HawksJessica Rohan Central Community College FoundationBrad Beahm Platte River RadioRandy Kissinger Nebraska Workforce DevelopmentCorey Stutte GeoPioneerLori Hartman City of HastingsKara Allee Nebraska VR

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