Hello All-
Since the last bi-weekly, Mayor Eickmeier and I attended the Governor's proclamation ceremony at the Capital where Seward was named Nebraska's Hometown Christmas City for 2014; we enjoyed the inaugural Seward Home-based Business Show; and have been working diligently on preparations for the upcoming holiday festivities.
Important November Dates:
Wednesday, November 19, is the Early Registration Deadline for Parade Applications. Late registration rates apply after this date. If you don't have time to construct your own entry but would like to support the efforts and promote your business, give me a call about sponsoring one of the Chamber-owned floats.
Saturday, November 22, Local merchants invite you to shop Seward Small Business Saturday. Pick up a canvas shopping bag at participating merchants and bring that bag back throughout the holiday shopping season to show your support for our independent retailers.
Wednesday, November 26 is Gingerbread House Contest Judging. Plan now to enter your structure. This year's theme: There's No Place Like Home. What Seward area landmark can you recreate?
Saturday, November 29, is National Small Business Saturday and also brings our Christmas Festival-10 am: Santa arrives, live reindeer, fruitcake toss, and reindeer games on the square. Winter Wonderland opens at 418 Seward St. 2-4 pm: Wagon Rides (this year we will have 2 wagons to better keep up with demand) and Family Fun (crafts, treats, musical entertainment) at Olde Glory, 4th & Jackson. 4pm Story Time at Chapters. 5:30 pm: Lighted Parade downtown.
Important December Dates:
Dec 1-Pre-registrations due for Rudolph's Red Nose Run.
Dec 6-Rudolph's Red Nose Run.
Details at sewardne.com
Dec 6-Wissmann Family's Branson Show.
High School New Theatre, 7 p.m. Tickets available at Cattle, Jones and Union Banks and the Chamber Office-$10 adult, $5 youth ($12 & $6 at door). Proceeds benefit Olde Glory.
Dec 9 - Membership Luncheon.
Understanding SBA loans and programs.
Dec 12-Sally Jost
Piano Concert. Olde Glory Theatre.
Jan 12-The Extravaganza.
In order to free up some of your time during the holiday season, the committee is moving the 2015 extravaganza to a Monday. Social hour will be held from 5:30 to 6:30, dinner service begins at 6:30 and an abbreviated program will end by 8:30. Plan to join us as we look back at 2014, our 115th year!
Jan 13-Membership Luncheon.
Pickit! Marketing is looking to expand into Seward. Could this program be just what your business needs to reach out to the younger generation?
Charles
