The Scottsbluff/Gering United Chamber of Commerce Agribusiness Committee will be hosting their annual Water Tour August 15th & 16th, 2023. We are accepting reservations now. This year’s tour will focus on “Where the Water Goes” to share the full story of the impact the water system has for all of Nebraska. This year’s tour will feature agricultural businesses and how they utilize water. Highlights include Walther Farms Potato Facility, Lake McConaughy Water Interpretive Center, Hydro Facility at Kingsley Dam, Lodgepole Creek, South Platte Basin, Liley Fish Farm, Darnall Ranch, Farmers Irrigation Diversion Dam and Wild Cat Hills Nature Center. Not only is this tour educational, it is also one of the fundraising events the Agribusiness Committee does each year to generate funds to provide scholarships to students pursuing ag-related careers.  

The bus tour will leaves at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday and return about 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. 

The cost for the tour is $250 for single or $350 for a double. This includes transportation, lodging in Sidney, NE, a box lunch on Tuesday and lunch on Wednesday. The motel has a complimentary breakfast on Wednesday morning. Dinner Tuesday night is on your own,there are restaurants within walking distance of the motel. Seats are limited. Reservations will be secured when payment is received. Registrants will receive a detailed itinerary and instructions prior to the tour.

To register or for more information, please contact the Chamber at

(308) 632-2133 or [email protected].

Leadership Scotts Bluff is currently accepting applications for Class XXXIV.

Applications can be found on their website at www.leadershipsb.org

Deadline to submit your application is Friday, August 4, 2023

Upcoming STAR Roundtable

This is being hosted by the Wyoming SBDC. The STAR Roundtable will be held on August 10th at 8:00am Mountain / 9:00am Central.  

Following is a link to the Wyoming SBDC webpage that has additional information about the upcoming STAR Roundtable, including the link to register:

https://www.wyomingsbdc.org/events/quarterly-strategic-teaming-alliance-roundtable/

Please feel free to share the above link with any companies that you think would be interested in the upcoming Sentinel Project.

Thank You!!!

Chuck Beck

Nebraska APEX Accelerator (formerly PTAC)

Nebraska Business Development Center (NBDC) 

1917 W 24th, 107N | Kearney, NE 68849-4439 

o: (308)865-8244

c: (402)690-4986

[email protected] 

nbdc.unomaha.edu

July 29 - August 5, 2023

Scotts Bluff County Fair - Mitchell

August 3, 2023 - 6:00 p.m.

Bands on Broadway - 18th Street Plaza

August 11 & 12, 2023

The Old West Balloon Fest - Mitchell Airfield

August 22, 2023 - 9:00 a.m.

Little's Wild Workshops - Life Cycles @ North Platte NRD

September 26, 2023 - 9:00 a.m.

Little's Wild Workshops - Sensory in the Outdoors @ North Platte NRD

Business After Hours Spots Now Available

Are you a Chamber member and looking for a way to showcase your business?

Host a Business After Hours!

Business After Hours gives you Visibility, Education Opportunity, Sales Opportunity and Networking Opportunities.

Events are usually held on Thursday evenings from

4:30-6:30 p.m. or 5:00-7:00 p.m.

(but can be done any week day)

Cost is $100.00

If you would like more information on hosting an event call 308-632-2133 or email [email protected]