A MONTHLY MEMBER PUBLICATION OF THE HASTINGS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE VOL. 30 ISSUE 04 April 2015 Inside... 2 From the President’s Desk 3 Ribbon Cuttings/Salutes/Events 4 Whoopers & Hoopers 5 Whoopers & Hoopers 6 Membership Recognition 7 Whoopers Sponsors & News 8 Chamber Staff/Calendar • A Non-profit, private, business organization. • Supported by more than 700 businesses, professional, and industrial firms, community members, organiza- tions, and utilities. • An investment is based on classification and number of employees. Investments are 80% tax deductible as an ordinary business expense. • Working for the business community, and it can work for you – it is the business connection! • Always seeking to develop programs that will establish the Hastings area as an attractive place to live and do business. • A volunteer organization, supported by a professional staff. YOUR CHAMBER IS... Be in the KNOW about the Hastings Chamber • Business Before Hours • Business After Hours • Special Events • Discounts & Promotions • And More... The 138 team , s along with family, friends and fans generates a huge economic impact for Hastings and the surrounding area. This event is NOT POSSIBLE without you, THANK YOU.
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A MONTHLY MEMBER PUBLICATION OF THE HASTINGS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE VOL. 30 ISSUE 04 April 2015
Be in the KNOW about the Hastings Chamber• Business Before Hours • Business After Hours• Special Events• Discounts & Promotions• And More...
The 138 team,s along wi th fam i ly, fr iends and fans generates a huge econom ic impac t for Has t ings and the surrounding area.
This event is NOT POSSIBLE without you, THANK YOU.
Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce
WHOOPERS & HOOPERS! 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.
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.
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From the President’s Desk Tom Hastings
LEGISLATIVE ISSUES! 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.
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.
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.
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.
www.hastingschamber.com
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Ribbon Cuttings, Anniversary Salutes, and Events
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.
Truly Scrumptious Bakery3240 South Bladen Avenue — Juniata
Ribbon Cutting
Adams County Farm BureauAt Prairie Loft
Business After Hours
Long John Silvers1040 South Burlington Avenue
Ribbon Cutting
Brenda & Company Floral211 North Lexington
Ribbon Cutting
Hastings College710 North Turner Avenue
Business After Hours
Chamber Board of Directorsvisits Hastings Public Schools
25 Year Anniversary Salute
Slice of Pizza/Salad BarONLY $4.98 A DIVISION OF DUTTON-LAINSON COMPANY
402-460-4606www.marylanning.org
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Tour
WarriorsMens B Division 2nd Place
Jumpman 23Mens B Division 3rd Place
S & J DetasselingMens C Division 3rd Place
No Photos Available
Whoopers & Hoopers Tournament
Those Lincoln GirlsWomens B Division 2nd Place
Get Outta Harm’s WayWomens B Division 3rd Place
No Photos Available
Whoopers & Hoopers Tournament
Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce
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Whoopers & Hoopers
Balls DeepMens Elite 1st Place
Nebraska StrikersWomens Elite 1st Place
Dogs4lifeMens B Division 1st Place
Rusty StangsWomens B Division 1st Place
ChargersWomens C Division 1st Place
The Fighting Haveman’sMens C Division 1st Place
Mid Nebraska Agency Wood River Mens D1 Division 1st Place
Paradise MassageMens D2 Division 1st Place
UNK AlumniMens Elite 2nd Place
Schuck Farms — HC BroncosWomens Elite 2nd Place
Michelle Hedke McCook, NEMost Valuable Official
Dave Griek , Chris Schukei, & Seth Denney3 Point Slam Dunk Judges
Vet MovesMens C Division 2nd Place
Tap that PassWomens C Division 2nd Place
The Saloon, Oak NEMens D1 Division 2nd Place
Donald Sterling’s Recruits Mens D2 Division 2nd Place
UNO AlumniMens Elite Division 3rd Place
LopersWomens Elite Division 3rd Place
Raynor Door Mens D1 Division 3rd Place
Los Legbands Mens D2 Division 3rd Place
Womens 3 Point Contest 1st & 2nd Place Winners
Slam Dunk 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place Contest Winners
Team Fancy Womens C Division 3rd Place
www.hastingschamber.com
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Whoopers & Hoopers Cont...
Mens 3 Point Contest 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place Winners
Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce
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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
New Members Flatwater Law
A & E Electric LLC
Brenda & Company Floral
Integrity Ag LLC
John Hill
Membership RenewalsBNSF Railway Company
Hastings Public Schools
Heartland Bank
Thermo King Corporation
KOLN/KGIN/KSNB-TV
Centennial Plastics
Hastings Catholic Schools
Eaton Corporation
Landgren & Uden Dental Clinic
Chief Ethanol Fuels
Prairie Title, Inc.
Hastings First Choice Real Estate
Hastings Convenient Care, PC
Public Power Generation Agency
Brad Moncrief, LLC.
Mark Driscoll, DDS
JEO Consulting Group, Inc.
Holiday Inn Express
Remington Seeds
Rodeway Inn
Home Instead Senior Care
Turner Brothers Painting Contracting
Hersh Digging, Inc.
Pastime Lanes
Krull Agency
Jacobi’s Carpet One Floor & Home
Roger’s, Inc.
Klein Insurance Inc.
Witt Plumbing, Inc.
Middleton Electric, Inc.
Da-Vi Nails
Parker Painting
Tom’s Tree Service
Clock Tower Investments LLC
Hastings Symphony
Heartland Pet Connection
Rak Farms
Ron Pavelka Farms
West Fork Farms, Inc.
Russ’s Market
Conway, Pauley & Johnson
John Farrell
John McBride, OD
Jeff O’Donnell Insurance Agency
Burlington Village Laundry and Tanning
Bob Sass Flowers
Hastings Vision Clinic, PC
Protex Central, Inc.
Hastings Podiatry Clinic
Gary Thompson Agency
Runza - East
Runza - South West
IdeaBank Marketing
Si Binderup
Biede Insurance Agency
Beyke Signs Inc.
Gary Michael’s Clothiers
Stan’s Radiator Service
Imperial Jewelers
Hackler Auto Repair & Self Storage
Sign Doctor
Nonprofit Leaders Roundtable Series
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.
Donor Stewardship and Acknowledgement
Please join us:Tuesday— April 7th at 12:00 NoonChamber Development Center
www.hastingschamber.com
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Whooper Sponsors/NewsW
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s CHAMPIONK-N-K Screen Printing Platte River Radio -KHAS/KLIQ/KKPR/ESPNLittle Caesars Subway Hastings CollegeYMCANebrasksaland Distributors, LLCNTV
SLAM DUNK / 3 POINTPepsi Cola Bottling, Co.Five Points Bank of HastingsHK Sports Bar and Grill Gary Michael’s Clothiers Mary Lanning Healthcare
MVP’STaco Bell Mary Lanning Healthcare Clinics Bourbon Jacks Honkytonk Grill
ALL STAR TEAMWalmart Pinnacle Bank Cornerstone BankGeneral Nutrition CenterHastings Holiday Inn Express Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill and BarBullseye’s Sport bar and Grille Aaron’s Sales and LeaseBurger King Ampride Long John Silvers Do the Brew
DREAM TEAMComfort Inn Midlands Lodge Rodeway Inn Quality Inn Super 8 MotelRainbow Motel
COACHESHastings Convention and Visitors BureauHastings Federal Credit UnionReal Estate Group of HastingsHastings Convenient Care Nebraska Sports CouncilValentino’s RestaurantHastings ConciergesRivals Bar and GrillBurlington VillageReno Sports BarTeal BoutiqueJimmy Johns CherryBerry GodfathersWalgreen’s Slammer Amigos
More Info Call: 461-8400
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21 Days of Wellbeing
Please join us:Tuesday— April 7th at 12:00 NoonChamber Development Center
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
Applications are now available for the 2015 - 2016 Year
461-8411 Tickets are Limited! Call
WIN WIN WIN!!!WIN WIN WIN!!!4 Days 3 Nights Tripto LAS VEGAS And More!
Fundraiser 7th Annual Raffle
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
Preparing Tomorrow’s Leaders TODAY!!!
Leadership Hastings is made possible by funding from Workforce Development grants and
the Annual Fundraisers.
Applications available at theHastings Area Chamber of Commerce
or contact Lorie Schiefelbein at (402) 461-8411or email [email protected]
Apply now - class size is limitedApplications due by June 1, 2015
Proceeds Go Towards Leadership Hastings ProgramRaffle Ticket: $10Drawing Date: May 20, 2015
Where: LH InstallationLochland Country Club
or Contact LH Board Membersor Contact LH Class Members
First United Methodist ChurchEaton CorporationMary Lanning HealthcareThermo King CorporationAGP HastingsHastings Family YMCACentral Community CollegeHastings UtilitiesCentral Community CollegeRaising NebraskaPinnacle BankHastings Ford LincolnMcDermott & Miller, P.C.ResCare Workforce ServicesHastings Public SchoolsConway, Pauley, & Johnson, P.C.Geiger & Dietze OphthalmologyGood Samaritan Society-Hastings VillageHastings College FoundationSenior Action, Inc.Heartland BankHastings MuseumUS BankCooperative Producers, Inc.
Leadership HastingsFlowserveRepublic National Distributing CoGoodwill Industries of Greater NEMcDermott & Miller, P.C.Conway, Pauley & Johnson, PCHeartland BankGoodwill Industries of Greater NEMary Lanning TrustHastings Ford LincolnCity Iron & Metal CompanyThermo King CorporationWestern Alternative CorrectionsHastings First Choice Real EstateHastings UtilitiesAdams County Clerk of the District CourtUNL Extension in Adams CountyState Farm Insurance-Scott NorlenHastings Ford LincolnLochland Country ClubHastings Public Schools
Business, Industry, and Education Partnership A committee of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce
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 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.
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.
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.
Hastings CollegeTalent Pool Internship
St. Cecilia Middle SchoolGeography Project
Central Community College Project Familiarization
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.
Creighton Univeristy College of Nursing, Hastings Campus
Nursing Summer Camp
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
20 minutes of cardio exercise
(walking, jogging, swimming, etc)
Eat 3 servings of fruit in one day
Eat 3 servings of vegetables in one day
Stretch for 10 minutes Create or review your household budget
Exercise with a friend
Volunteer for one community or faith
based activityDrink 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 dayWrite 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 nightEat 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 (non-electronic) for 20 minutes
Attend Walk out on Work on May 21st or walk
one mile with co-workers
21 Days of WellbeingComplete 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.
Calendar of events: April 2015
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
