Your weekly update is here.

Did you know that when you refer a business for Chamber membership,

your business gets additional benefits?

Contact Jami at membership@hastingschamber.com for more information.

Show Your Support - Become a Sponsor today!

Thank you to those who have already sponsored

our National Night Out event

Mary Lanning

Five Points Bank

Central Community College

Sam's Club

Premier Rental Purchase

Hastings Utilities

Kinetic by Windstream

Western Alternative Corrections

Quality Sound and Water

If you would like to become a sponsor, contact Nichole at

nfelber@hastingschamber.com

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Please Join Us!

The Kensington is hosting a Business After Hours

July 21st

5:00 -7:00 pm

While you are there register to win a gift basket.

Click here to view

the flyer.

Seeking a Career Change?

Seeking a career change?

Dust off your resume and go see our Talent Coordinator, Allie,

at the Art Bar

Tuesday, July 19th

from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm,

or send your resume directly to her at amatousek@hastingschamber.com

Click here to view the flyer.

Hastings Comprehensive Plan Meeting

You are invited to join the City of Hastings, as we kick off the process of updating the Hastings Comprehensive Plan.

On July 21^st, a public meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. at the Hastings Museum IMAX Theater. This meeting marks the official kick-off for the plan development process, including the timeline, objectives, and future opportunities for public input.

As time allows during the public meeting, a brief Q&A will allow for additional engagement with the planning team.

Team members who will be in attendance for the public meeting will include:

Marvin Planning Consultants; David City, Nebraska
Community Planning Insights, Dayton, Ohio
MSA Planning & Design; Des Moines, Iowa
281 Studios; Hastings, Nebraska

The public is invited to attend this meeting, but seating is limited. Video highlights of the session will be made available following the event.

Nebraska Department of Labor Webinar for Healthcare Employers

Join the Nebraska Department of Labor next Friday for some more information on new funding for worker training programs. According to the guidance documents grants are for healthcare institutions or healthcare systems with at least one location in Nebraska where direct patient care is provided by RNs, LPNs, or CNAs.

Click here to view flyer.

Contact the Chamber team for the webinar link.

FREE Resources for Chamber Members

Join BetterCulture’s next “Caffeine & Culture” virtual event

Tuesday, July 19th

8:30 am-9:30 am (CT)

This webinar will provide Chamber Members with a unique opportunity to learn directly from BetterCulture’s co-founder on pressing issues related to talent and workplace culture.

Click the link to register: https://www.betterculture.com/caffeine-and-culture

Resource Article

BetterCulture’s latest blog (link here) is on an important topic for Chamber members across all industries and sizes: Employee Pride. As a wise leader once commented, “Being the part-time mail clerk of a great company is worthy of pride; being the CEO of a lousy company is worthy of shame.” But, what do your employees have to be proud of? And what can you do to make them even more proud of your company? Understanding what sense of pride your employees have can provide clarity into how they view your company and, in turn, help you change your culture for the better. https://www.betterculture.com/blog/employee-pride

Business Spotlight - Aspyr Professional Group PC.

Our Business Spotlight for this week is Aspyr Professional Group PC.

Founded in 2017, Aspyr Professional Group, PC (formerly Moore & Hawks, PC), provides a variety of financial, accounting and tax services for individuals, businesses and non-profit organizations. They collaborate with your banker, investment advisor and attorney to provide innovative solutions, addressing your financial, legal and tax implications as a whole. They are committed to community involvement and support.

Click here for the Summer Connect recap.

Committee Update

Last week the Retail Committee met and discussed ways to help promote our local retailers through a digital campaign.

Interested in learning more about the different Chamber committees?

Check out the complete list on our website or email Nichole at nfelber@hastingschamber.com to find out how you can join.

Available Positions

New Listings

Infant and Toddler Teacher

Customer Service Rep.

Dental Assistant

Front Office Specialist

Branch Service Associate

and more!

Looking for a job? Click here!

Upcoming Events

Monday, July 18

8:00 AM

4-H Livestock Auction

at Adams County Fairgrounds

Tuesday, July 19

8:30 AM

Caffeine and Cultures

via Zoom

Tuesday, July 19

12:00 PM

BIE Committee Meeting

at the Chamber

Wednesday, July 20

2:00 PM

Finance Committee Meeting

at the Chamber

Thursday, July 21

11:45 AM

Ribbon Cutting

Brain Injury Alliance at the Chamber

Thursday, July 21

4:45 PM

35 yr Anniversary Salute

at The Kensington

Thursday, July 21

5:00 PM

Business After Hours

at The Kensington

Tuesday, July 26

4:00 PM

National Night Out Meeting

at Libs Park

Thursday, July 28

11:45 AM

10 yr Anniversary Salute &

Ribbon Cutting

at Teal Boutique

Chamber Calendar of Events

Click the business picture below to see more photos from the event!

Ribbon Cutting

Quality 1st Hail & Dent

Quality 1st Hail & Dent was founded by Trey Scott, a 20-year Paintless Dent Repair technician. Trey currently sits on the board of NAPDRT, an industry-focused non-profit organization in charge of implementing proper repair procedures and doing different, complex metal studies. Trey has focused on auto hail repairs for the last 15 years and has helped streamline the processes required to complete each and every vehicle. With years of auto hail repair experience, they are happy to offer their resources and expertise to your community. Hail damage is a huge hassle, but it doesn't have to be a hassle for you! They can handle your claim from A to Z!. Check out their Facebook for more information.

Anniversary Salute

Holiday Inn Express - 15 years

Holiday Inn Express is owned and operated by Younes Hospitality and operates 15 hotels in Kearney, Columbus, Norfolk, Hastings, Fremont, and Grand Island, Nebraska. Each hotel offers upscale accommodations with features that today’s hotel guest has come to expect including oversized rooms with free high-speed wireless Internet, refrigerators and microwaves, coffee makers, and HDTVs. In addition, Younes Hospitality owns and operates two of the largest conference centers between Omaha and Denver. For more information, check out their website.

Inclusive Communities

6001 Dodge Street CEC -122

Omaha, NE

402-391-4460

www.inclusive-communities.org

Inclusive Communities is a 501 (c)3 non-profit organization. Through their powerful human relations work, they are providing education and advocacy related to the topics of diversity and inclusion. They work with schools, businesses, and the community. Their critical social justice work would not be possible without strong community partners, donors, advocates, and an incredible group of committed volunteers.