2022 Operation Thank You!
The 2022 Operation Thank You event
is happening next week,
September 27th & 28th!

Operation Thank You is when the Diplomats, Ambassadors, and Board Members take the afternoon to go visit with Chamber members and Thank them for being part of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce.

If you would like to volunteer for either of the days, please contact Nichole
at 402-461-8400.
Join Us Thursday!


Come celebrate the
140th Anniversary of
Hastings College.

Join us Thursday, September 22nd, for a Business After Hours 
from 5:00 - 7:00 pm.

Mark Your Calendars!


Join us Thursday, September 29th, at
Prairie Loft for a
Business After Hours 
from 5:00 - 7:00 pm.

League of Women Voters - Candidate Forums

The League of Women Voters of Hastings is sponsoring 3 candidate forums for the
2022 elections.

Hastings City Council
September 22

Adams County Register of Deeds & NE State Board of Education District #6
September 23

Hastings Public School Board
October 3

2023 Nebraska Passport Stop Applications Now Open!
The Nebraska Tourism’s 2023 Passport program is now accepting applications for 2023. Any destination in the state is welcome to apply to become a Passport stop. Past stops have included restaurants, museums, outdoor adventures, retail stores, wineries, breweries, arts destinations, and more.

To complete the 2023 Passport application, click here. The 2023 program will run from May 1-September 30. Other information about Passport stop requirements, how the program benefits Passport stops, and details about the application process can be found here.

The application deadline is November 30, 2022. Applicants will be notified in February 2023, and the 2023 Passport stops will be announced in March. There is no fee to apply or participate. 
FREE Resources for Chamber Members
Join BetterCulture’s next 
“Caffeine & Culture” virtual event
Tuesday, September 20th
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:
Don’t miss the opportunity to promote your business!


The Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce our NEW partnership with the Hastings Tribune to produce our 2023-2024 Membership Directory. This full color high quality publication will help you market your business directly to area business owners, neighborhood residents, and visitors.

Interested in advertising in the Hastings Area Chamber
of Commerce 2023-2024 Membership Directory?



Contact Brent Hultine at the Hastings Tribune, at marketing3@hastingstribune.com, or call him at (402) 303-1414
to set up an appointment.
Volunteers Needed
Volunteers are needed for the High School State Softball Tournament, October 12-14.

We need people to fill 3 hour time slots from 7:45 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

To volunteer, call Nichole at 402-461-8400
Support Local Veterans
Show your support with one of these sponsorship levels to recognize the Veteran's Parade Marshals.
  • Meritorious
  • Purple Heart
  • Bronze Star
  • Silver Start
  • Medal of Honor

Click here for the sponsorship form

Show Off Your Cooking Skills

The Business Industry Education (BIE) Committee is hosting its annual Chili Cook Off on November 17th at the Eagles Club. There is a $50 entry fee and all proceeds go towards scholarships for local students.

The registration deadline is October 12th.

Call Nichole to sign up your business today!

Save the dates!
Save the date for the
Chamber Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet
Wednesday, February 8th, 2023
Mark your calendars for this year's parade,
Saturday, November 5th.
Committee Update





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
Fire & Rescue
Marketing Coordinator
Production Assembler
Service Technician
Development Director
Beertender
Membership & Database Coordinator

We want to put your business in the Spotlight!

Each week we will feature a different member in our newsletter. 
Click the link to fill out the form. 
We hope you will take advantage of this FREE advertising opportunity. 
Space is limited!  
Businesses will be featured in the order they are received.
Upcoming Events
Tuesday, September 20
12:00 - 1:00 PM
Business, Industry, And Education (BIE) Committee Meeting
at Chamber Development Center

Wednesday, September 21
11:45 AM
40-Year Anniversary Salute
at IdeaBank Marketing

Wednesday, September 21
2:00 PM
Finance Meeting
at Chamber Development Center

Thursday, September 22
4:00 - 7:00 PM
Business After Hours
Hastings College
at Barrett Alumni Center

Thursday, September 22
4:45 PM
140-Year Anniversary Salute
Hastings College
at Barrett Alumni Center

Monday, September 26
12:00 PM
Executive Meeting
at Chamber Development Center

Tuesday, September 27
1:00 - 4:00 PM
Operation Thank You

Wednesday, September 28
7:30 AM
Board Meeting
at Chamber Development Center

Wednesday, September 28
1:00 - 4:00 PM
Operation Thank You

Thursday, September 29
5:00 - 7:00 PM
Business After Hours
Prairie Loft

Click the business picture below to see more photos from the event!
Ribbon Cutting
Associated Staffing
Associated Staffing has a new location and is open for your staffing needs!

Their new address is 1017 West 2nd Street.

For more information about what they offer, check out their website.
Anniversary Salute
Good Samaritan Society - 100 years | Hastings Village - 65 years
Retirement living at Good Samaritan Society - Hastings Village offers you the best of senior living along with the fellowship of a warm, caring community. Hastings Village is more than just a place to live, it's a place where you can discover new interests, build new friendships and renew old ones. It's a place where you can celebrate life for the remarkable journey it has been and is still to come. For more information about what they offer, check out their website.
Business After Hours
Good Samaritan Society - Hastings Village
Good Samaritan Society - Hastings Village would like to thank everyone who came to their Business After Hours to help celebrate their Anniversary.

For more information about what they offer, check out their website.





Integrated Pediatrics, P.C.
738 West 3rd St
Hastings, NE 68901
Integrated Pediatrics P.C. is excited to introduce a new addition to their clinic, Chelsea Powell. Chelsea is an LPN and is part of the nursing team. Stop in soon to meet her and say hi!
Member Renewals


Thank you for your continued support!
Williams Exterminating Inc.
Adams Central Public Schools
Garrett Tires & Treads
Golden Rule Skin Clinic
Integrated Pediatrics, P.C.
Ed Schlachter
Russ's Market
Grace's Locksmith
Hastings Public Schools
Hastings Family Dental at West 2nd Street
Hastings Physical Therapy
Husker Power Products, Inc.
L-H Manufacturing Co., Inc.
Pfeiffer Seed Sales Inc.
Provident Promotions
Allen's of Hastings, Inc.
Companion's Choice Animal Hospital
Wellspring Pregnancy + Health Center
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