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September 2013
Economic eNotes
Nebraska City Area Economic Development Corp.
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In This Issue
An Enchanted Arboretum Auction
From the Director
The "Dirt on Otoe County"
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Quote of

the Month

 

Our region's economy was built upon their entrepreneurial spirit, and our economy still depends on the continued success of the enterprises they have worked so hard to create.

 

- Doc Hastings- 

 

Special Thanks to

Our Partners:

 

Government Partners

 

City of Nebraska City

   

Otoe County 

  
Nebraska City Utilities  
 

Platinum Partners


St. Mary's Community Hospital

   
Gold Partners


Arbor Bank 

Short-Elliott-Hendrickson, Inc

Omaha Public Power District

Cargill Value Added Meats Farmers Bank & Trust Co. VanderVeen & Goracke, CPA
Diversified Foods and Seasonings

Olsson Associates

Larson Motors, Inc

   
Silver Partners

American National Bank

Commercial State Bank

Hampton Commercial Construction, Inc.

Alfred Benesch and Co.
JEO Consulting Group
    Schemmer Associates
Tri-State Office Products
 

Bronze Partners

 

 First Nebraska Bank
Borns Financial Planning, Inc.
Professional Mortgage Services

Miller-Monroe-Farrell/

Home Real Estate
Nebraska Business

Development Center
National Arbor Day Foundation/Lied Lodge Conference Center

Peru State College Graduate Programs

LeGrand Financial

Kirkam Michael

 

Affiliate Partners 

 MAPCO, Inc.

 

 

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An Enchanted Arboretum Auction

 

 Enchanted 

  

September 28th on the grounds of Arbor Lodge in Nebrask City, 71 artist trees will be auctioned off from this public arts project.  

 

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In an effort to improve communications with our partners, colleagues and residents, we publish this brief, monthly eNewsletter.  If you have comments, questions or suggestions, please do not hesitate to contact our office.  We value your input. 

From the Director:

 
 

  

 

    

 

 

    

 

    Economic Development is unique to each community and Nebraska City is no different.  For Nebraska City, the announcement in the paper that Arbor Lodge would be closing for the fall season after AppleJack (this weekend) required a called for action. Thanks to a team effort and diligent work, Arbor Lodge State Park is going to be open for Living History weekends through October 20 as well as the Enchanted Forrest October 22nd! The community was quick to respond to the announcement that the historic home and grounds of Arbor Day's founder were going to be closed early, thus eliminating one of the most beautiful times of the year to see Arbor Lodge State Park. 

     This is your chance to see the splendor of Arbor Lodge during "Living History" weekend.   The Enchanted Forrest, a special event  sponsored by Friends of Arbor Lodge would have also been affected.   This great kids' event has been an annual fundraiser for the group and is a phenomenal G rated event for all ages.

     Only on this special day, October 22nd you see the animals of Arbor Lodge come alive and share their special perspectives with the children.

 

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APPLEJACK FESTIVAL!

 

apple tree 

 

If you are looking for fun things to do, you can fill your next 5 weekends in Nebraska City.  AppleJack Festival starts this weekend with a full complement of events Friday - Sunday. 

Come Join us for the festivities!

 
Here is the link for the full schedule of activities:

  

 http://www.nebraskacity.com/cwt/External/WCPages/WCEvents/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=940

  

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The Dirt on Otoe County

 

    

  • If you haven't seen the new face of the Lorton Lounge lately, it's worth a trip to Lorton to check it out!
  • The central part of Otoe County is seeing continued investment with the new Midwest Farmers Coop grain storage just west of Burr and North of Syracuse. Thank you Midwest Farmers Coop for your investment in Otoe County.  
  • Also investing in Nebraska City and Otoe County is Lumber Jack with their new building located on So. 8th St. in Nebraska City. Thank you Brad Maybee. 
  • We are also seeing new housing starting to inch up in the area.  Another sign that things are making a comeback.
  • Probably the most intriguing is the live camera feed o the new St. Mary's Hospital.  Check it out as the red iron goes up.

St Mary's Hospital New

(Use the "Time Lapse" for fun) http://oxblue.com/open/jedunn/stmarys

 

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Sincerely,
  

 


Stephanie Shrader, Executive Director
Nebraska City Area Economic Development Corp.