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Quote of
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"I never perfected an invention that I did not think about in terms of the service it might give others... I find out what the world needs, then I proceed to invent"
~Thomas Edison~
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Special Thanks to
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Government Partners
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 Motor Group
New Tech Contruction
Silver Partners
Amer.ican National Bank
Commercial State Bank
Hampton Commercial Construction
Alfred Benesch and Co.
JEO Consulting Group
Schemmer Associates
Tri-State Office Products
Concrete Industries, Inc. New Tech Construction
Bronze Partners
First Nebraska Bank
Borns Financial Planning, Inc.
Professional Mortgage Services
Miller-Monroe-Farrell/
Home Real Estate
Nebraska Business Development Center
Lied Lodge Conference Center
Peru State College Graduate Programs
LeGrand Financial
Kirkam Michael
Douglas Tire Company
Waddell & Reed
Flood Broadcasting, Inc.
Schneider Electric & Refrigerator, Inc.
Affiliate Partners
Kuhn Construction
State Farm Insurance
Blum Custom Frames & Engraving
Bernard Real Estate & Auction Co.
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With Just a
Click of the Button
Not sure about the difference between a
W-9 or a 1099 form?
Click on the "Tools for Business" button for the tip of the Month:
Don't forget about our newest addition to our web site: "Local Jobs Button" courtesy of the Nebraska Department of Labor. We are proud to be part of this new roll out by the DOL.
This provides a list of available jobs within 25 miles of Nebraska City.
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MINK
Tuesday February 19th at 1:30 pm there will be a meeting and presentation on the facts about ecommerce and to see if there is sufficient interest by businesses in the region to develop an ecommerce site specifically for the MINK (Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska and Kansas) Region. The meeting will be led by Janell Anderson Ehrke, CEO of Grow Nebraska, to explain how their website has been used to provide another platform for businesses to promote and sell their products. Janell will be available to answer your questions. The meeting is free and open to the public. Please call NCAEDC's office to reserve your spot at 402-873-4293. This e-commerce format is best suited for specially designed and made items and food.
Janell Anderson Ehrke
GROW Nebraska CEO
GrowNebraska.org - BuyNebraska.com - #GrowNe
Phone: 888-476-9632 or 308-493-5394
Cell: 308-962-6767
Email: janell@grownebraska.org
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Watch the Progress of St. Mary's Hospital
(Use the "Time Lapse")
Click for webcam
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Sunset on the Big Screen
Chinese have to watch it on the big screen to see a sunset because of smog
Beijing Smog Article
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Its All About Making a Positive Impact on our Region |
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| Greetings!
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. |
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From the Director:
On Tuesday, February 4th, a strong contingent of Arbor Lodge supporters made the trip to the Nebraska State Capital to testify on LB-1033. The trip made in the middle of a snow storm was a testament to the commitment of the supporters. LB-1033 is a request for funding from the Legislature to support efforts to fix items that have been neglected due to deferred maintenance, to comply with the ADA, and generally maintain the integrity of Arbor Lodge. The following outlines the community's plan to preserve and move Arbor Lodge into the future.
Overview Document
Senator Dan Watermeier and Senator Bill Kintner co-sponsored LB-1033. We are asking you to write a letter of support LB-1033 to other Senators to show that you support these efforts. Click here for a full listing of Senators and their addresses.
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We are proud to spotlight:
Flood Broadcasting
Known in Nebraska City as:
B-103 and Big Apple News Radio
911 Central Ave., Nebraska City, NE 68410
(402) 873-3348
Mike Flood, owner of Flood Broadcasting has recently joined us as a business partner with NCAEDC and one of the newest businesses to settle in downtown Nebraska City. Mike states he has been in the radio business since he was 15 years old. His love for radio motivated him to buy his first station and now he owns two radio stations in Norfolk, NE and recently buying KNCY Radio in Nebraska City this December 2013.
Mike stated, "We are very connected to the communities we serve and want to provide the best news, weather, markets and information." When asked what accomplishments he is most proud, without hesitation he stated "hiring a great staff of community radio professionals and, I am especially excited to work with my business partner and co-owner Kris Buettner". "Kris has recently bought a house in Nebraska City and loves living in the community."
When asked what would you want people to know about Flood Broadcasting, Mike stated, "We are a local radio station that doesn't use "canned" announcers, we strive to serve Southeast Nebraska."
NCAEDC welcomes Flood Broadcasting as a Partner of NCAEDC as well as one of the newest businesses joining the Nebraska City community.
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Nebraska City First Lego League goes
to State Competition
Nebraska City Pioneerbots:
back row left to right, Hazel Morales, Thomas Kracl, Dylan Boetcher
front row left to right, Hayden Ferryman, Trey Pursel, Evan Essary
Not Pictured: Teacher Dean Nielson
On Saturday January 18th in Humboldt, NE there were two teams from Nebraska City in attendance at the regional qualifying rounds of the First Lego League. Students representing Lourdes Central Catholic Schools coached by Cathy Thomas made up Team Nerd and Nebraska City Public students coached by Dean Nielson comprised team Pioneerbots were present. Because of their hard work, both teams qualified for the state competition which will be held February 22, 2012 at the SAC Museum, Ashland, NE. If you haven't had the opportunity to see the state championship first hand you will be amazed to see these energetic youths working attentively with their robots to fulfill their required tasks.
First Lego League is best described as a robotics program for 9 to 14 year olds, designed to get children excited about science and technology, and teach them valuable employment and life skills. FLL can be used in a classroom setting but is not solely designed for this purpose. Teams are comprised of up to ten children and at least one adult coach. See more at: Robotics
Team Nerds from Lourdes Central Catholic
James Kearney, Tanner Kochanowicz, ColbyHoward, Ethan Roberts,
Cade Lee, Will Eppert, Damon Honeysuckle, Eli Wigington
Not Pictured: Teacher Cathy Thomas |
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Small Business Training at Kimmel
Market Tech February 19th
Kimmel Education Research Center. 8- 12:30
Just one of the topics at the MarkeTech conference includes:
What FLEW and What FLOPPED and WHY
As a small business owner, we all know there are trials and tribulations. To help pave the way, your first stop in a series of small business trainings should be in Nebraska City on Wednesday, February 19TH at the Kimmel Education Center from 8:00am - 12:15pm.
Even after designing the best service or product in any industry, many businesses struggle while others flourish. Why is that? This interactive panel discussion will discuss why some great ideas fly and why others are like catfish in the Missouri River -- a flop. The panel of entrepreneurs represented are from Heritage Falls Candles and Gifts, JB's Fat Boy and Nebraska Digital.
GROW Nebraska has teamed up with the Rural Enterprise Assistance Project (REAP) Women's Business Center, and Nebraska City Area Economic Development Corp. to bring MarkeTECH trainings to small business owners.
Additional support is offered by partner organizations including Constant Contact, Nebraska Dept. of Economic Development, Nebraska Enterprise Fund, Nebraska Lottery, Nebraska Public Power District, Omaha Public Power District, PayPal, Performance Planners and the Small Business Administration.
Business owners, community leaders, and marketing staff will be able to accelerate their skills with a minimal investment of time and money. Space is limited. Pre-register today to guarantee your seat at the Nebraska City MarkeTECH workshop. Save money ($10.00) and register NOW before the early bird registration ends on Friday, February 14th. Use Promo Code: NCAEDC14. To keep up to date on this event and others coming soon visit grownebraska.org.
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Stephanie Shrader, Executive Director
Nebraska City Area Economic Development Corp. |
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