- Spend $100* or more at participating businesses between Nov. 15 and Dec. 15, 2021. This can be a combination of purchases at different businesses as long as the receipts total $100*.
- Turn your receipts into the Kearney Chamber of Commerce by midnight on Dec. 15.
- $100=1 Entry. Every $100 total gets you another entry into the drawing!
- Grand Prize Drawing will be held Dec. 16 via Facebook Live at 5:30pm during the Chamber After Hours Christmas Party.
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Thank you to our Participating Merchants:
Gino's Italian Restaurant, Tracy Tucker State Farm Insurance, L&M Electric, Jesse James Birthplace & Gift Shop, Santa's Holiday Lighting, Platte-Clay Fuels, Pizza Shoppe, Zora Boutique, Hunan Garden, Summers Pharmacy, Paisley Candle and Home & Paisley Perk, D'Creamery, Three Birdies Boutique, Kansas City Cannabis, Betty's Place, Show Me Logos, Stitch of the Time Spirit Shop, Porters Building Center, Edward Jones | Beau Walker, STABLES, Kearney Kwik Lube, American Pride, State Farm Insurance-Stella Spiking, and Jefferson Street Flooring.
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Member Announcements & Events |
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Kearney-Holt CAN is a coalition deeply concerned about the impact of substance abuse and violence on our youth in Kearney and Holt. We bring together a diverse group of individuals who share a common desire to prevent risky behaviors that threaten the health and safety of area kids. We are under the Umbrella of Tri-County Mental Health and the Northland Coalition who provides Prevention Specialists to help us with our educational program efforts. We invite you to join us for our monthly meeting on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 4:00. Call or email: Marlo at 816-215-7858 or marlo@16acres.net
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Add electric vehicle charging to your business with help from Ameren |
Electric vehicle (EV) adoption is on the rise nationwide, and Ameren Missouri’s Charge Ahead program has provided $1 million in incentives since the program began to help local businesses and public facilities make EV charging more widely available for drivers. Another $5 million is still available, but businesses and communities only have until the end of 2022 to partner with Ameren Missouri and take advantage of these financial incentives.
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Add your business to BuyKC |
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Boost sales with our PLUS Digital Billboard Subscription |
For a limited time, the Kearney Chamber has two slides available on the Northbound I-35 digital billboard at Exit 26!
A valued added branding package for only $3,300 for 12 months.
Get in touch today to take advantage of this special opportunity and get your brand noticed throughout the Northland.
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The Graphic Design II students at Kearney High School are looking for businesses to partner with to fulfill any graphic design needs the company may have. These needs may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Social Media
- Daily content post designs/schedule a calendar of posts for Facebook and Instagram
- Facebook cover image and profile images
- Business Branding
- Logos
- Flyers
- Invitations
- T-shirt designs
- Posters
- Menus
This business relationship would start in January and last until May. Business partners will meet with their graphic design team (made up of 2-5 students) once a week; the meetings can be virtual, through email, or by phone. Students will complete the work on campus at Kearney High School.
If interested or you have questions, please email Stacy Holtzclaw at holtzclaws@ksdr1.net Thank you for supplying real world learning opportunities for Kearney students!
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OSHA suspends implementation of vaccine/testing mandate
In a statement on its website, the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has announced that it is suspending implementation of a controversial vaccine mandate.
The pending mandate by the Biden administration would apply to private employers with 100 or more employees and require either vaccination or masking and weekly testing by January 4, 2022.
While a federal appeals court has halted OSHA's work on the mandate as the case moves through the judicial system, it is unclear if the deadlines for employers to comply will be modified in the event that the courts rule in favor of the mandate’s implementation.
Thus it's important for employers to continue to work to understand the mandate and plan for potential implementation.
We will closely monitor this issue and keep members informed of further updates. With the issue still alive, we strongly encourage our members to make their voice heard on this issue by submitting a public comment.
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Submit a public comment on the federal vaccine/testing mandate
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has suspended implementation of the federal vaccine mandate as a challenge to the mandate is litigated. With the issue still alive, we strongly encourage our members to make their voice heard on this issue by submitting a public comment.
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We oppose "Build Back Better"
The Missouri Chamber is speaking out against a multi-trillion dollar reconciliation bill that was recently passed by the U.S. House of Representatives.
In a letter to legislators on Capitol Hill, the Missouri Chamber and a coalition of business groups warned that this expensive bill would raise inflationary pressures, saddle job creators with higher taxes and stop our economic growth in its tracks.
“As we recover from the economic shock of the COVID pandemic, businesses across the nation face significant headwinds, including a workeforce shortage crisis, massive supply chain disruptions, and the highest inflation in more than a generation,” the letter reads. “We need Congress focused on helping address these problems. Unfortunately, the so-called ‘Build Back Better’ reconciliation bill that is currently under consideration would add to rather than reduce the challenges confronting America’s employers.”
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What federal infrastructure
investment means for Missouri
Last week the federal government passed a $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill that includes $550 billion in new infrastructure spending. As a part of the package, Missouri will receive $6.5 billion for federal highways programs.
Missouri was able to pull down the full amount of federal dollars available thanks to the passage of SB 262 last session which modestly increased the motor fuel tax and provided an additional $500 million annually for transportation.
Missouri will also receive $484 million to repair and replace bridges, $674 million for public transit, and $246 million for improvements to the state’s airports.
Missouri will also receive more than $100 million to improve broadband internet across the state. The bill also allocates money for the creation of a grant program for state and local governments to enhance cybersecurity protections.
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We are celebrating Platte-Clay Electric Cooperative as our Business of the Month! 🎉
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Platte-Clay Electric Cooperative (PCEC) is a community led, community focused electric cooperative serving more than 25,000 active services and 3,000 miles of energized line in the Kansas City Northland. PCEC was established in 1938 and today is among the fastest-growing cooperatives in the state of Missouri.
Not only does PCEC support and sponsor activities and events in the communities they serve, but their employees are out in the community educating people, teaching children, and supporting nonprofits.
PCEC Linemen work hard in adverse conditions both here and abroad, making several trips to help people in need. They have traveled to third world communities to bring electricity to people who had none. And this year, in Louisiana, helped with severe weather clean-up and restored electrical service.
This innovative company gives its members an immediate choice to support 100% renewable power and offset their carbon footprint. Between Platte-Clay’s community solar and GreenPower programs, members have multiple ways to choose what energy sources are associated with their individual usage.
We are grateful for the remarkable support PCEC provides to the Chamber and the entire Kearney community.
(PCEC staff pictured Brad Mick, Garrett Poorman, Dave Christensen,
Aaron Wood, Jennifer Grossl & Amanda McQuerrey)
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Chamber Meetings & Events |
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8 – Chamber 101
16 – After Hours Holiday Party at the Chamber & Holiday Giveaway Drawing
24-31 – Chamber Office Closed - Happy Holidays!
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Chamber 101
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8
3:00-4:00pm
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Whether you are a new member of the Kearney Chamber, a life-long member, or secret admirer interested in learning more about what Chamber membership can offer you and your business, join us for this crash course in all things Chamber.
This is a great opportunity to connect with other Chamber members, meet Chamber staff and learn more about your member benefits.
Registration Required.
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Off the Clock-After Hours
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16
4:30-6:30pm
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Join us at the Chamber for this festive come and go networking mixer to meet, network and celebrate the holidays with fellow chamber members and guests.
Registration Requested.
Prizes for most festive attire (lovely or ugly)!
Enjoy light hors d'oeuvres and free drinks.
Introductions and door prizes at 5:30pm.
We will also draw the winner of the Holiday Giveaway "Spend $100 to Win $1,500" Grand Prize!
Don't forget your business cards!
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Visit the Chamber Calendar for more information on Chamber meetings and events. Due to the impact of COVID-19, Chamber events will look slightly different due to additional safety precautions that are being taken to ensure the safety of those in attendance. Details can be found within each event listing.
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2021 Members:
American Pride Tunnel Wash & Express Oil Change
Kearney Kwik Lube & Car Wash
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Kearney Chamber of Commerce would appreciate your feedback.
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Kearney Job Board has 1.2k members. The Kearney MO Job Board has been created to connect employers with potential employees. A one stop shop for all job postings in the Kearney, MO area.
Join the group and find a job today!
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