Seward Area Chamber of Commerce
Advocating for, Promoting and Recruiting Business Together! 
Bi-Weekly Update
May 27, 2013
Upcoming Dates
      
May 30 @ Noon
SADC Mtg
Seward Country Club

June 4 @ Noon 
Board of Directors Mtg
Seward Country Club

Note new date & time 
June 13 @ 7:00 pm
Christmas Committee 
Civic Center
 
 
        
 Public Events Calendar

Ball Tournaments
Plum Creek Park

Ball Tourney
There are two upcoming
ball tournaments at
Plum Creek Park bringing
lots of visitors to Seward! 

Jazz June Jam - June 1, 2
Youth Baseball - June 7,8 
 
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Seward Chamber of Commerce
616 Bradford St.
402-643-4189
Fax:  402-643-4713
sewcham@sewardne.com

Chamber Director Hiring Update
 
The hiring committee has narrowed down the search to five candidates and are currently in the interview process.  They expect to make a selection sometime within the next week.  
  
July 4th Kickoff Luncheon  
Tuesday, June 11th @ Noon 
Civic Center Lower Level

Come and join us for our kickoff to the
4th of July celebration in Seward! 
The 2013 Community Service Award will be presented along with essays read by

Mr. Firecracker and Miss Independence. 

Picnic Lunch catered by Pac "N" Save 
Cost:  $9 at the door 

Please RSVP to the Chamber by Friday, June 7th.

402-643-4189  
sewcham@sewardne.com
New July 4th Event - Bed Races!
bed race

 

East Hills Inn & Suites is proud to be sponsoring the new Bed Race event at the 4th of July celebration this year.  Grab some friends, decorate a bed on wheels, wear some crazy costumes and get out there and compete!  Use the links below to get to the forms and to find sample photos to get you thinking! 

Rules and Registration Forms

Bed Race Ideas
Independence Landing
Open House and Groundbreaking
June 1, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. 

 You are cordially invited to attend the Seward County Bridges Independence Landing open house and groundbreaking at the City of Seward fishing pond.  Lunch and soft drinks will be served between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. with the ceremony beginning at noon.

The event is in conjunction with the Seward Youth Community Club Annual Fishing Contest that begins at 9 a.m.

Thank you for your support of Independence Landing.  We  hope to see you there!

Lisa Bennett
Seward County Bridges Manager
Nebraska Sesquicentennial 2017
"First 150" 
Nebraska 2017

 


Be a part of History as
Nebraska Looks
to the Future!



The "First 150" will long be remembered as the founders of the Nebraska Sesquicentennial.  Join your fellow friends, families and organizations as a founding member of the "First 150".  Those committing to the program before June 14, 2013, will also be featured in a group photo on the steps of the Nebraska Capitol.  Click the link below for a form and further details.

First 150

 

Meeting Highlights

First Impressions Meeting - May 10
  • Reviewed results of the DEA National Prescription Drug Takeback Day and the Seward Spring Cleanup.  
  • Discussed plans to make a few downtown improvements such as curtains in the second floor windows and decorating empty building spaces for July Fourth.  Also want to check with the Main Street program to see if it is still available to provide technical assistance for improvement projects.
  • Discussed cost effectiveness of spending funds on a building to house the Christmas floats.  Tabled for future meeting.
  • Reported on potential site for Seward sign.
  • Will review strategic planning session results at the next meeting and talk about a field trip to other communities.        
Freecom Run 2013