From Kathy's Desk
Only 26 days until the 5th Annual Christmas Festival. Check out all of the details and registration forms (parade entry, Lego, Gingerbread and Ugly Sweater contests, Rudolph Run) on our website at www.SewardNe.com. I'm looking forward to my first Seward Lighted Christmas Parade and thank all of the volunteers who have been working diligently to bring this festival to Seward again this year. We thank all of the sponsorships and donations that are coming in. We'll recognize them all later this month. Donations are still being accepted for the overall Christmas Festival. DONATE HERE
Membership Luncheon - Salute to Veterans
All Chamber members and their employees are invited to join us for our Salute to Veteran's membership luncheon on Tuesday, November 10th, at Noon in the Civic Center. We will be in the Civic Center Lower Level and a great hot lunch from SpareTime will be served. Cost is $9. Our guest speakers will be Col. Brett Anderson, the Chief of Staff for the Nebraska Army National Guard, and Jerry Meyer of the Nebraska National Guard Museum. Please RSVP no later than Friday, November 6th by calling or emailing the Chamber ( sewcham@sewardne.com or 643.4189). We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, Nov. 10th.
Achieving Successful IntergenerationalCommunication in the Workplace Wednesday, Nov. 18th, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Seward Memorial Library Cost is $10 (cash or check at the door) The Seward County Economic Development Corporation and the Chamber are hosting an education seminar next month. Dr. L.J. McElravy, Assistant Professor, Youth Civic Leadership, Education and Communication at UN-L, will discuss generational differences in the workplace and strategies to navigate the real and perceived difference that exist in organizations. RSVP by Nov. 13th to Jonathan Jank at Director@SewardRegional.com.
Save the Date!
Winter Wonderland Open House Nov. 19th
Winter Wonderland is having a "Preview Open House" on the 19th of November from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. All Chamber members are invited and welcome to come and go.
Don't forget the 16th Annual Cattle Classic Basketball Tournament this weekend (Nov. 6-7) at Concordia University. A partnership between Concordia University and The Cattle National Bank where all gate admissions, whether cash or canned food items, go to the Blue Valley Community Action Food Pantry.
Kathy Evert
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Featured Chamber Member
Each week we will randomly selecting a Seward Area Chamber of Commerce member to feature in the Chamber Update. This week, we are happy to feature
ReelBait Tackle Company!
ReelBait is owned by Al Patterson of Seward. He makes the lures in his own home and all operations are done from there. They sell their products through their on-line store, independent dealers, Cabela's and Scheels and have 3,000 unique SKU's. In 2005, Al caught a walleye that was the #2 fish in length in Canada that year....33 1/2" long! Click here to visit the ReelBait website to learn more.
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New Chamber Members in October
We're pleased to welcome the following new Chamber Member in October:
Brain Injury Association of Nebraska
Thank you for joining with us to fulfill the Seward Area Chamber of Commerce mission: To promote and support new and existing business, to assist in economic development, and to cultivate communication and cooperation within the community and surrounding areas.
We look forward to working with you to make Seward a great place to live, work and play.
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October Ambassador Calls
Bottle Rocket Brewing
First Dollar Certificate and Ribbon Cutting
230 5th Street
Allure Apparel and Accessories
Cards & Decor (Addition)
Ribbon Cutting
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