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Quote of
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"I know there is strength in the differences between us. I know there is comfort, where we overlap."
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Special Thanks to
Our Partners:
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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
American National Bank
Commercial State Bank
Hampton Commercial Construction
Alfred Benesch and Co.
JEO Consulting Group
Schemmer Associates
Tri-State Office Products
Concrete Industries, Inc.
JE Dunn 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 & Refrigeration, Inc.
Jones Insurance Agency
McDonald's Restaurants
Otoe Title Co.
Affiliate Partners
Kuhn Construction
State Farm Insurance
Blum Custom Frames & Engraving
Bernard Real Estate & Auction Co.
Allied Refuse
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With Just a
Click of the Button
Click on the "Tools for Business" button for the tip of the Month:
"Taking Your Business to the Next Step"
Business Audit
Check List -a must have for businesses serious about growing.
(We have been holding trainings for entities in Otoe County on the Tools for Business features on our website. If you would like training on how you could use the tools for business please give us a call).
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Don't forget to view our
"Local Jobs Button" courtesy of the Nebraska Department of Labor on our website.
This provides a list of available jobs within 25 miles of Nebraska City.
For the list, just click on home and put in your zip code and the radius you are willing to travel for a job.
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Its All About Making a Positive Impact on our Region |
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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.
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As someone recently stated, "there are more construction dumpsters in downtown Nebraska City than they had ever seen". That's good news! It is very exciting to watch all of the renovations progressing in Nebraska City this summer. This is a testament to our invested businesses in Nebraska City. Bragging a little, we thought we would give you the dirt on what is happening!
The Dirt on What is Happening in
Construction and Renovation in Nebraska City
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405 Central Ave. will be the new home to an Architectural Salvage Warehouse business expected to open mid-August, 2014. This business is a perfect fit for Nebraska City's brand.
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416 Central Ave. is home of the new Hidden Jem's Antique Mall which is open for business.
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Construction at 424 Central Ave. (Fox Center) is almost complete and will be a new events center for the area.
- 701 Central Ave. is being renovated to be the new satellite location for Union Orchard, called Central Apple Market. The projected opening is for mid-August 2014. So watch for continued progress.
- 707 Central Ave. is being renovated and will include a second story loft living apartment.
- 715 Central Ave. the remodeling on this location is going on behind covered windows. Expect an opening before Apple Jack.
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 Central Avenue is the new home of Spiral Communications. Progress can be seen daily as more items are removed from the second story and the new windows on the second story have been installed. - 813-815 Central Avenue is home to The Fort's new annex, FORT TUFF. It has just opened, so stop in and check it out. For many long time Otoe County residents this was the former JCPenney's store that closed in the early 1980's. This store features work clothes for hard working people.
- 911 Central Ave. is the home to our newest radio station B103fm and KNCY owned by Flood Broadcasting, Inc. It is located on the newly renovated second floor of Arbor Bank.
Following up with a construction report from South 11th Street in Nebraska City, the former City Tire store building at 1653 South 11th has been taken down to its red iron frame. Watch for the transformation as the new improvements and exterior take shape. 
Moser's U-Save Pharmacy's new building is up and running now at 1821 South 11th St. This State of the Art Pharmacy is a great addition to the South 11th Street area. Stop in and check things out or if you're in a rush, use their new drive-thru. 
Things continue to progress on St. Mary's Hospital as they are on target for their Fall 2014 opening. A recent tour by employees have them raving about their soon to be new home.
Another barometer for construction in the area is 1018 South 11th Street. Barrett Construction acquired the property over a year ago and has been leveling and selling dirt from the site. After this last week the site is nearly level and ready for development. The property is zoned industrial so ready for the right project.
Watch next month's Newsletter for an update on new business locations and openings.
Thank you to our committed businesses for investing in Nebraska City.
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North Industrial Site Update:
At the July 7th Community Development Agency's meeting the members approved selling 3 Acres of the North Industrial Site to MGS, LLC of Nebraska City. MGS,LLC owners Andy Moyer, Layne Greedy and Jason Stoll will be installing a building on the three acres which will be the new home for Tree Works and Midwest Concrete. Congratulations MGS, LLC and Thank you for investing in Nebraska City!
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 Recommended for Startups Diana Kander was a recent speaker at the Lincoln Area Partnership breakfast on June 18th in Lincoln. An excellent speaker, Diana shared her story about starting multiple companies and how they differed in progress and success before a packed audience in the dining room of the Cornhusker Hotel. She related how her experiences have taught her to look at business differently. "You must focus on the customer first, because if there are no customers you don't have a business". She posed questions to the group. The number one question was have you done your test marketing with you product of service? Have you created your product or service then tried to sell it to someone besides friends and family? If you would like to learn more about Diana's philosophy, check out her new book which is scheduled for release the end of July. All in Startup: Launching a New Idea When Everything is on the Line. So, from Diana Kander, the first step to being successful in business is "focus on the customer first". *** |
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Nebraska City is starting a Young Professional Network(YPN). This group is targeting professional individuals between the ages of 21 and 45 who want to be part of this network. The first organizational meeting is July 24th at Arbor Bank from 5:30 - 7:30. Please see the YPN flier for details.
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Stephanie Shrader, Executive Director
Nebraska City Area Economic Development Corp. |
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