Minden Chamber of Commerce February Newsletter

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1 2018 Board of Directors President Joelle Knott Krull Agency Vice President Connor Peterson First Bank & Trust Secretary Marcy Brandt Minden Opera House Amy Fuqua Anderson Jewelry Erica Hansen Krull Agency Natalie Janda Hissy Fit Kevin Krull Krull Agency Simon McKenzie Gary Thompson Agency Minden Chamber of Commerce February Newsletter Look inside for 2018 Minden Chamber of Commerce Partnership information! A note from Chamber President Joelle Knott: I have been living and working in Minden now for 7 years. My family and I enjoy the welcoming feel of our small town community. As your new President of the Chamber of Commerce I want to help our business continue that hometown touch. Minden has so much to offer with our wide variety of businesses. From Manufacturing to the many personal service businesses, all of your everyday needs can be met right here locally. In 2018 I can t wait to partner with all of our members to continue to showcase our amazing businesses and community. If you have new goals or suggestions for our new board members, we would love to have your input for Joelle Knott, Chamber President Minden Chamber of Commerce 2018 goals: Increase business relationships by hosting Quarterly Lunch & Learn meetings Explore the opportunity to bring back Dog Days Festival with the Street Dance Kirk Peterson Modern Woodmen Kim Snavely State Farm Dawn Thompson Rhynalds Realty Rebecca Thornburg First Bank & Trust Administrator: Marcia Davis mindenne@gtmc.net MINDEN CHAMBER BLUE JEANS & BBQ Honoring Ag businesses March 23, 2018 Kearney CO Fairgrounds Community Building Dinner 6:30-8:00pm Recognitions 7:00pm Emmett Bower Band 8:00pm-12:00am Doors open 6:00pm Tickets: $25 per person/tables for 8, $ Band/Dance only $10.00 (8:00pm-12:00am) Tickets Available: 4th Street Salon, Chamber Office, Joy s Floral & Krull Agency. For more information contact the Chamber or mindenchamber@gtmc.net

2 Breakaway Bar & Grill Special Events Feb 1 Pub Trivia night Feb. 7 4 Point Pitch Tournament Feb. 13 Mardi Gras & Pitch Tournament Feb. 14 Valentine's Day Special Prime Rib dinner for 2 only $ By reservation only. Contact Kiley at Feb Point Pitch Tournament Feb 24 Karaoke Feb Point Pitch Tournament Support Local Businesses SHOP LOCAL January Chamber Lunch Thank you First Bank & Trust for sponsoring the lunch. Come Support Nick Hansen Tickets Available: Joy s Floral & Chamber Office Would your business like to sponsor a Quarterly Lunch? Please contact let me know our next Chamber Lunch will be in April.

3 6/10 Cruzerz Anniversary Party Feb. 24 6:00pm-11:00pm Windmill Food, Cash Bar, Music Movie American Graffiti Raffle Prizes All funds raised donated to Vo-Tech scholarship For more information contact Sam Hansen, or Promote your business, Get your table NOW. Call the Chamber Office to reserve a table.

4 1. 24/7 Visibility - Even though our office and your business might close its doors at night, our website never does. Your potential customers can find you through the Chamber website no matter the day or time. 2. Business Exposure - Introduce your business to a wider a audience of business owners, customers and decision makers both through our website and our wide variety of marketing materials. 3. Economic Development - Become actively involved in preparing, developing and promoting our community for economic growth. 4. Community Involvement - Every year the Chamber sponsors several major community events. You can be a part of or sponsor these events. Being a part of the Chamber shows that you take pride in our community. 5. Advertising - In addition to the website, you can introduce your business to visitors and new residents through member packets, our business directory, and our monthly newsletter. 6. Education - Sharpen your business edge by taking advantage of regional business development training opportunities. Receive advice and counsel from business experts. 7. Building Relationships - In this era of relationship marketing, building relationships with potential clients and customers is essential to your business growth and expansion. We provide you with several opportunities each year to meet community people and other business owners. Minden Chamber of Commerce is organized for the purpose of advancing the economic, commercial, industrial, agricultural, professional, civic, and cultural interests and general welfare of the City of Minden and the surrounding area. Invest in our Community We are Nebraska s Christmas City Membership Investment Associate $50 Small non-profit organizations, clubs and individuals. Individually Owned Business $100 Home-based businesses, retail, agricultural, restaurants, manufacturing, etc. with no full-time employees. Distributor or Business with 1-5 employees $ employees $ employees $ employees $300 Utilities & Banks $ Involvement - Voice your opinions. Learn what others think and then work towards a common goal in committees, task forces, community groups. 9. Help Others - Extend a hand to assist another. Be a mentor. Share with others how you achieved your goals. Lead by example. 10. Strength in Numbers - When businesses come together through the Chamber, we can do what no single business can do alone. 11. Make a Difference - Be part of the vision for better businesses and a better community.

5 Premium Level Partnership Platinum $1,000 Business profile on Chamber website Logo in all monthly Chamber Newsletters Photograph banner on Chamber website for one year Three advertising blasts to Chamber list Half page ad in two monthly Chamber Newsletters Business spotlight in Chamber Newsletter Ad in all Chamber insert in the Minden Courier Silver $400 Business profile on Chamber website Ad in 4 editions of monthly Chamber Newsletter One advertising blast to Chamber list Ad in Chamber inserts in the Minden Courier & Business Spotlight in Chamber Newsletter Gold $650 Business profile on Chamber website Logo in all monthly Chamber Newsletters Business Logo with web link on Chamber website for one year One advertising blast to Chamber list Half page ad in one monthly Chamber Newsletter Business spotlight in Chamber Newsletter Ad in all Chamber inserts in the Minden Courier Bronze $100 Business profile* on Chamber website *with website & links Ad in 2 editions of monthly Chamber Newsletter Business listed on Chamber insert in the Minden Courier Platinum PREMIUM Partnerships pays with extra advertising, Put your business name here! Gold Silver Chamber of Commerce Annual Events: Blue Jeans & BBQ, March 23 City Wide Garage Sale, June 9 Minden Street Dance, June 23 July 4th Fireworks, July 4 Community AG BBQ Christmas City Classic Car Show, Aug. 18 BandFest, Oct. 13 Halloween parade, Oct. 31 Minden s Christmas Traditions Festival, Nov. 23-Dec. 2 Shop Small, Shop Minden, Nov. 24 Christmas City 5K run/walk & Little Elves sprint, Dec. 1 Bronze Partners Entertainment PLUS Rhynalds Auction & Realty Jim s OK Tire Sculptures by Sally Kim Snavely State Farm Stadler Implement LandMark Implement Wilson Flooring & Furnishings Mason s Supermarket Fun Fact about Shopping in Minden: Thanks to everyone shopping local, the Jensen Memorial Library is able to purchase over 1,000 items each year including books, movies, newspapers, magazines, audio books, and more, which are available to all residents of Kearney County. By Going Local, the city is able to put your sales tax dollars towards providing a full-service public library.

6 February Calendar 1 Pub Trivia, Breakaway Bar & Grill, 7:30p 7 Meeting, Cozy Corner, 12:00-1:00pm 8 4 Point Pitch Tournament, Breakaway Bar & Grill 9 Valentine s Make & Take, Jensen Memorial Library, 10am-12:00pm 10 Family Story Time, Jensen Memorial Library, 10:30am 13 Mardi Gras & Pitch Tournament, Breakaway Bar & Grill 14 Valentines Day Dinner, Breakaway Bar & Grill 17 FLY Dance Company, Minden Opera House, 7:30pm 21 4 Point Pitch Tournament, Breakaway Bar & Grill 23 CASA Men in Tights, Younes Conference Center, 6:00pm 24 Rolling for Racks, Auto Way Bowl, 11am, 3pm & 7pm 25 Rolling for Racks 9 Pin Tournament, Auto Way Bowl 26 Karaoke, Breakaway Bar & Grill 26 Adult Crafts Night, Jensen Memorial Library, 6:30pm 28 4 Point Pitch Tournament, Breakaway Bar & Grill Coming in March 2-17 Minden Community Players production of Mary Poppins 3 & 4 Rolling for Racks 23 Blue Jeans & BBQ Chamber Hours: Monday 9:00am-2:30pm Tuesday 9:00am-12:00pm Wednesday 9:00am-1:00pm Thursday 9:00am-12:30pm Friday by Appointment

7 January Board Minutes Chamber of Commerce Meeting January 3, 2018 Present: Amy Fuqua, Erica Hansen, Joelle Knott, Kevin Krull, Simon McKenzie, Connor Peterson, Kirk Peterson, Kim Snavely, Dawn Thompson, and Chamber Director, Marcia Davis Absent: Marcy Brandt, Natalie Janda, Rebecca Thornburg *Meeting was called to order at 5:44p.m. by President, Joelle Knott. *Erica Hansen moved to approve the Secretary minutes and current Treasurer s report as submitted. Dawn Thompson second, motion approved. Old Business Ambassadors: Connor Peterson and Cassandra Thomsen discussed a six month trial to join the chamber. Leaving money in existing six month CD and checking account at this time. Funds will not be commingled with chamber funds. The bylaws are still in effect, and may look to combine Ambassadors and Chamber in the future. Looking for opportunities for Ambassadors and chamber members to work together with annual breakfast, floats, and any other projects. Cassandra pointed out that the Ambassadors have been a committee of Minden Chamber working to host ribbon cuttings, promote Minden in parades & hosting the Appreciation breakfast. Blue Jeans & BBQ: Scheduled for March 23 rd with the Emmet Bower Band at Kearney County Fairgrounds. A deposit of $ has been paid. The second half will be due closer to the event. The committee will meet January 10 th at noon at Pizza Hut to kick off their planning. Simon McKenzie, Joelle Knott, Erica Hansen, Angie Horine, Kirk Peterson, Jeanne Jons and Sally Jurgensmier have volunteered to serve on the committee. Marketing Minden Grant: The grant paperwork has been submitted, and waiting for approval will be announced on January 31, It is for marketing Minden with Pioneer Village, City of Minden, Chamber, & Opera House working together. There will be a report at the next meeting for the results. New Business Quarterly Lunches: The next lunch is scheduled for Thursday, January 25 th, 2018 at noon. The lunch is sponsored by First Bank & Trust, and will be hosting Luke Poore, KCHS administrator, Dr. Craig, and Dr. Althouse to discuss the renovations of the radiation department and available services Goals: Will continue to promote quarterly lunches to facilitate membership and communication with the community. Form a committee to evaluate the street dance and other projects to determine if a One-day BIG event would be a better option for the community. Looking forward to Some ideas mentioned are a battle of the bands, revive Dog Days, softball tournament, BBQ, water fights, end with beer garden and dance. Looking at options to see if can coincide with alumni activities. Kevin Krull will contact Jenna White and Lindsey Krull about volleyball tournament. General Activity on County Property Permit: When using the courthouse property, a waiver has to be signed, and proof of insurance provided for events. Other Business Marcia Davis is getting ready to send out membership flyers. She also reported that $5000 has been paid towards the fireworks. Committees: Blue Jeans & BBQ meet January 10, 2018 from 12-1 at Pizza Hut. Next Meeting: February 7 th 12-1pm at Cozy Corner Erica Hansen moved to Adjourn, Amy Fuqua seconded. Meeting adjourned at 6:45pm. Kim Snavely, Acting Secretary