Minden Chamber of Commerce

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1 2016 BOARD OF DIRECTORS President Marcy Brandt Minden Opera House Minden Chamber of Commerce 2016 August Newsletter Vice President Kevin Krull Krull Agency Secretary Carol Loschen First Bank & Trust Dena Beck REAP Erica Hansen Big John s Ford Janene Hill Jensen Memorial Library Natalie Janda Hissy Fit Jeanne Jons Individual Joelle Knott Krull Agency Jordan Patterson Patterson Chiropractic Sally Jurgensmier Sculptures by Sally Don Phillips Joy s Floral & Gifts Administrator Marcia Davis mindenchamber@gtmc.net

2 Last Performance of the Season Minden Thursday Night Entertainment & Farmers Market Chautauqua Park - 7:00pm Aug 4 Cindy Boehler + Beautification Committee Ice Cream Booth space is available at the Farmer s Market. Come set up a booth and sell your produce, jellies, crafts etc. No electricity is available and you must bring everything you need to set up your space on the grass in Chautauqua Park. Participants must have a Business Permit with the City of Minden. Contact the Chamber for more information, , mindenchamber@gtmc.net Ice Cream Social Aug. 4 7:00om-? Chautauqua Park Free entertainment by the Cindy Boehler Hosted by the Beautification Committee Need a Fundraiser? How about a booth at the Classic Car Show downtown Square Sat., Aug :00am-3:00pm Call the Chamber Office to reserve a spot. Space also available for the Relic Rally Craft Fair Contact the Chamber to reserve a spot. Blues on the Banks an evening of entertainment on the banks of the Platte River August 26 6:30pm Enjoy bratwursts, burgers, specialty beers from Platte Valley Brewery + Music by OK Sisters. Reservations are required by Monday, August 22 and space is limited. Reservations are $15 per person and guests must be 21 or over to attend. To make a reservation, call

3 Gold Partner Cleaning Edge Services 305 N. Minden Ave, ww.cuttingedgecleaningservice.com Cutting Edge Cleaning Service INC. is dedicated to being Central Nebraska s residential & Commercial cleaning specialists. We lice out this commitment every day, through our effort, teamwork & compassion. Our pledge is to provide you with the highest level of professional cleaning service. In the future we look forward to continued opportunities to clean for homes & businesses, As our world gets Dirtier we will be there to clean it up! Breakaway Bar & Grill 305 N. Minden Ave breakawaybarandgrill@gmill.com Our mission is to provide Quality Bar & Grill experience in a Clean and Friendly atmosphere. Open Thursday, Friday & Saturday Come watch sports in our lounge area, play darts, shot pool or hang out at the Bar for great food & drinks Big Beers $5.50, Exceptional Pizzas Upcoming Entertainment: Friday, Aug. 12 Band Bases Loaded Saturday, Aug. 20 Karaoke Saturday, Sept. 3 Husker Game, Drinks & Food specials Saturday, Sept. 10 Husker Game, Drinks & Food specials I

4 Kearney CO Fair AG BBQ, Wednesday, July 20 Thank You AG BBQ Sponsors & Volunteers. Anderson, Klein, Brewster & Brandt Aurora Cooperative Bethany Home Big John s Ford B & G Corporation Burgess Well Company CHS CPI Eager Beaver Pasture Service Farm Bureau Insurance Farm Credit Services of America First Bank & Trust Garrett Agency Gary Thompson Agency Gene & Marlys Lundeen Grayson Tool Company KAAPA Ethanol Kearney CO Agricultural Society Kearney CO Health Services Kearney Franklin CO Cattleman Korb Walker Mowers LandMark Implement Mason s Market Minden Dental & Vision Clinic Minden Exchange Bank & Trust Minden Lions Club Minden Lumber & Concrete Nelson Furniture Olson Irrigation Rainmaker Hay CO. Scharff s Septic Tank Cleaning Stadler Implement State Farm Insurance T-L Irrigation Tri Miller Seed Weaver Farm Services First day of School August 18 Watch for students walking to school & Support our students by attending MHS activities Learning is COOL & so is SCHOOL Join the Minden Ambassadors Ambassadors are the Public Relations committee welcoming Businesses, ribbon cuttings, Member Appreciation breakfast, Social events, After Hours etc. Next Meeting: Aug :00pm Minden Pizza Hut Contact Rita Crooks for more information. Welcome South Side Diner Good Luck Linda, Jodie & staff AT UPLAND, NE AUGUST 2, 2016 Upland Park 7PM TO 9 PM PLEASE JOIN US IN UPLAND ON AUGUST 2 COME OUT MEET YOUR NEIGHBORS AND COMMUNITY RESPONDERS. HOT DOGS & DRINKS PROVIDED BY UPLAND IMPROVEMENT MUSIC PROVIDED BY JOHN LONGORIA OF THE BAND WEST WIND

5 Platinum Partner Gold Partner Silver Partners Bronze Partners Anderson Jewelry Aurora Cooperative Bill s Plumbing Breakaway Bar & Grill Joy s Floral & Gifts LandMark Implement Mason s Market Minden Opera House Pioneer Aerial Applicators Rhynalds Auction & Realty Royal Engineered Composites Sculptures by Sally Stadler Implement INC Christmas Festival Nov. 25 Dec. 4 Do you have a Special event to add to our Christmas Festival? Please contact the Minden Chamber if your group would like to host an event during the Festival. Promote & bring people into your business! Host an After Hours/Eye opener If you would like to host an event please call, or mindenchamber@gtmc.net August Calendar 3 Board Meeting, Cozy Corner, 12-1:00pm GO WHIPPETS 6 Relay for Life, Outdoor Classroom, 10:00am-10:00pm 10 Ambassadors meeting, Pizza Hut, 12-1:00pm 11 Promotions meeting, Minden Opera House, 12:00pm 18 Minden Schools First day of year 20 Classic Car Show & Relic Rally Craft Fair, Downtown Square, 10:00am-4:00pm 26 Blues on the Banks, Rowe Sanctuary, 6:30pm Upcoming: October 15 BandFest

6 Chamber of Commerce Meeting July 6, 2016 Present: Dena Beck, Marcy Brandt, Erica Hansen, Natalie Janda, Sally Jurgensmier, Joelle Knott, Jordan Patterson, Don Phillips, and Chamber Director Marcia Davis Absent: Janene Hill, Kevin Krull, Carol Loschen Meeting was called to order at 12.15pm by President Marcy Brandt Joelle Knott moved to approve the June Secretary minutes and current Treasurer report as submitted. Erica Hansen second, motion approved. Old Business I. Check signing policy-direct deposit: Direct deposit is not an option due to the amount being different each month. Finding someone to sign the checks has not been a problem as of lately so decided to drop the discussion for now. II. Community Ag BBQ, Wednesday, July 20: As of the meeting, volunteers were still needed for the BBQ. Details as far as time slots and number of volunteers needed will be ed to members the closer we get the fair. III. Shop Local: Marcy is working with the city to create a campaign and simplify it a little. They would like to meet with people interested in the campaign for ideas and input. IV. Street Dance: There was a lot of talk about the success of the street dance this year, way to go! We cleared $90.09 (pending the charge from SOS). 27 tickets were used by 16 different Chamber Businesses, and we gained a new chamber member. V. Audit Committee: Marcy, Janene, & Carol looked over everything and Carol will write up a summary. Mentions of calling it a Finance Committee (not an Audit). New Business I. July 4th Fireworks: Another successful event. The Chamber was hoping for a 30 minute show, but the show lasted between minutes. Would like to somehow count the number of people attending next year. Committees I. Ambassadors- next meeting is Aug 10, 12-1pm, Pizza Hut II. Promotions- next meeting is July 14, 12pm, Minden Opera House III. Christmas Festival- next meeting is July 13, 5:30, Minden Opera House Upcoming Events: Thursday Night Entertainment, July 7, Kearney Community Band Kearney Co Fair BBQ, July 20, 5:30-7:00pm Christmas City Classic Car Show, Aug 20 Next Meeting: Aug 3,