JENNIFER SIBAL Gering Public Schools Past Chair
DOUG MADER Western Nebraska Community College Chair Elect
JERI GOODMAN FNBO Vice Chair
DOUG COUSE Riverstone Bank Treasurer
MONICA SHAMBAUGH CAPStone Chair
DOUG SOUTHARD Rural Radio - Scottsbluff
KRAIG KELLEY Kelley Bean Company
JERRY UPP Midtown Animal Hospital
BRADY SHAUL Shaul Design
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Looking Forward
Looking Back
2025 came and went with a fury and I am continually surprised at how quickly time is passing. My motto when I started my year as the Chamber President was to do things “With Purpose”. I believe we focused on what the Chamber was doing, why we were doing it, how did it affect our members and how will what we were doing strengthen our communities. As we move into 2026, I’ll leave you with the phrase, “Stronger Together”. We have a dedicated staff who were instrumental in adding 14 new businesses to the Chamber Directory, but we also had some businesses leave, whether due to financial issues or questioning the benefits of being part of the Scottsbluff/Gering Chamber. Our staff promoted and participated in Chamber Ambassadors, which celebrated new and existing businesses and coordinated business
The Scottsbluff/Gering region has a long tradition of great businesses, a welcoming hand, and a spirit to roll up our sleeves to make a better tomorrow. As the new board president for the Scottsbluff/Gering United Chamber of Commerce, I intend to work to make sure the chamber continues to play a key role in maintaining and growing these wonderful traditions. Looking forward, I see continued opportunities to celebrate our new and existing businesses, as well as the people that make our local economy go. There is never a bad time to celebrate our local businesses!
DOUG MADER Western Nebraska Community College
MONICA SHAMBAUGH CAPStone
after-hour events for networking and business recognition, and they assisted Leadership Scottsbluff and the NEXT Young Professionals with clerical and other issues, including organization of a trip to Lincoln. Our staff worked with Agri-Business, Government Affairs and Workforce Readiness groups. I so appreciated the revamped State of the Valley Luncheon and would encourage this format to continue for years to come. Visits from Governor Pillen and Senator Hardin were also scheduled. None of these committees or groups would work without the dedication of active members and I applaud your continued service to provide these opportunities for recognition and education in our community. We continued to be “Stronger Together”. While I believe our Board of Directors wanted to make 2025 a strong year for growth and purpose, work and life seemed to get in the way, and we struggled to have full board engagement. I so appreciated the support of those who were able to attend meetings and participate in community events when they could, and I am encouraged by the group of new Board Members who will have the opportunity to bring new ideas for growth and engagement and assist Doug Mader as he takes over as Chamber Board Chair. Like non- profit organizations do with volunteer boards, we overcame and adapted the best we could. Communication continues to be the lifeblood of any organization, whether in written or verbal form and I ask each of you to let the Chamber Board and staff know what you perceive as the Chambers successes and areas for improvement. Hearing from those who we work alongside promotes ways for us to continue to improve and promote the Chamber. As my term expires, I am grateful for the experience you entrusted with me, working and meeting new people and learning more about business in our area. Scottsbluff and Gering have much to be proud of as we enter 2026.
I also see a need to revitalize the work the chamber does. As with most communities like ours, the pool of leaders and volunteers is the very lifeblood of our community and our success. The chamber board is bringing in new members with great energy and experience, and I want to see that we do the same with every committee the chamber oversees. We’re fortunate to have talented committees already, but it’s time to plan for the future. Lastly, I see the chamber, your chamber, even stronger one year from now than it is today; positioned to serve to our members as they grow their businesses and our community.
Director Nominations
Directors Completing Terms
BRADY SHAUL Shaul Design
JENNIFER SIBAL Gering Public Schools
JERI GOODMAN FNBO
KRAIG KELLEY Kelley Bean Company
JERRY UPP Midtown Animal Hospital
ALEX COON Nebraska Business Development Center
TINA WORTHMAN Gering Visitors Bureau
MIKE HACKETT Domino’s
JACI CONRAD Scottsbluff Star-Herald
REDO CELLI Celli’s Cycle Center
ZACH PETERSEN Century Business Products
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2025 Reflections
Year In Review ADVOCACY – (See also Government Affairs Committee) • January 28 & January 29 – Lincoln Trip – Scotts Bluff Leadership classes joined us • February – May – Rolls & Issues Zoom Calls with Senator Brian Hardin • October 22 – State of the Valley Luncheon – Mayors & County Chair – 112 attended • Nebraska Chamber of Commerce Exec Association – bi-weekly zooms • 6 Regions One Nebraska MEMBERSHIP SERVICES • January 22 – Chamber Annual Banquet – 199 attended - Awards: Rising Star: Gering Community Ever Green House, Visionary Super Star: Lee & Shannon Floth, Trailblazer: Jeff Wolfe • Community Event Calendar on website www.scottsbluffgering.net • Facebook Business Recognitions
The Scottsbluff/Gering United Chamber of Commerce is supported by more than 120 dedicated volunteers who help carry out the Program of Work established annually by the Board of Directors. The Chamber’s committees, listed on pages four and five of this annual report, play a vital role in advancing our mission. Our Board of Directors and Committee Co-Chairs generously contribute their
• Advertising Opportunities • Sponsorship Opportunities • City Tours – 4 total
time, talent, and leadership, making a meaningful and lasting impact on our community. The accomplishments highlighted throughout this publication demonstrate the wide range of areas the Chamber serves and influences. Sincere appreciation is extended to Gemi, a valued member of the Chamber team who helps ensure smooth and effective daily operations. Thank you as well to Monica Shambaugh for her leadership as Board Chair in 2025, and to our Board Members, Co- Chairs, Ambassadors, and volunteers whose dedication made 2025 a successful year. As we move into 2026, we look forward to continuing our work as we Rise Together—Empowering Businesses for a Bright Future . JODI LEWELLEN Executive Director
PUBLICATIONS • Annual Report – tabloid published in Star-Herald • Facebook page - Like us on Facebook! • Website with Chamber Master Software – www.scottsbluffgering.net – Enhanced listings available! • Community Directory – Distribution 2,500 plus online • Weekly Newsletter – sent electronically via Constant Contact • Maps – 2000 printed every other year • Instagram – Follow us!
TRAINING • February 25 – Chamber board retreat held at Bluffs Business Center Board Room
• June 19 – Welcoming Communities Conference in Gering, NE • September 11 – Economic Development Summit in Lincoln, NE
• October 1-3 – Nebraska Chamber Association Fall Conference in Kearney, NE • Virtual Trainings: Nebraska State Chamber, US Chamber, NCA, Regional Rendezvous
Chamber Staff
SUPPORT/ASSISTANCE • Leadership Scotts Bluff – provide office support www.leadershipsb.org • Next Young Professionals – provide office support www.sbnextyp.com • Heartland Expressway Association Board position www.heartlandexpressway.com
Contact Information: Scottsbluff/Gering United Chamber of Commerce 1517 Broadway, Suite 104 Scottsbluff, NE 69361 308-632-2133 | Fax 308-632-7128 Email: office@scottsbluffgering.net www.scottsbluffgering.net
GEMI LIND Office Coordinator
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Agri-Business 2025 Chair
Government Affairs 2025 Co-Chairs
Ambassadors 2025 Chair
Ambassadors have made 24 visits and attended 9 Business After Hours. • 0 First Dollar Presentations • 16 Ribbon Cuttings • 4 Anniversaries • 3 Relocation Certificates • 0 Renovation Certificate • 1 Lunch Only • 9 Business After Hours
• Stays informed on agricultural-related legislation as pertains to the local community and provides input • Actively involved in water issues • Awarded six $750 Scholarships to students pursuing an agriculture related degree • Hosts a Water Tour to
ROB EIRICH UNL PREC
REBECCA SHIELDS ALLO FIBER
educate about irrigation and water issues • Hosts a Sugar Tour and educational presentation by Western Sugar - Scottsbluff
Alicia Palu - Regional West Foundation Amy Doll - Platte Valley Companies Anthony Gurrola - Trusted Community Development
BILL BOYER Rural Radio – Scottsbluff DAWNE WOLFE FNBO • Host Lincoln Legislative Trip - Scottsbluff & Alliance Leadership classes • Hosted Rolls & Issues bi-weekly zoom calls with Nebraska Senator Hardin • Hosted State of the Valley Luncheon in October - 110 participated • Hosted Pre-Legislative Luncheon with Senator Hardin • Monitored legislative issues affecting Chamber businesses. • Recorded local contested candidate forums - partnered with Rural Radio Scottsbluff
Cailtlin Copas - Nebraska Realty Callan Wayman - Nebraska Realty Callie Frye - Nebraska Realty Cecilia Stinner - Nebraska Realty Cinda Munoz - Buyer’s Realty Dawne Wolfe - FNBO
Amy Yeager - FCSA Andy Groskopf - SB County Farm Bureau Bob Pile - Retired Branden Hessler - Western Sugar Brandi McCaslin - U.S. Senator Fischer Cassie Nichols - U.S. Senator Ricketts Chabella Guzman - UNL PREC Charlie Wright - Legacy Coop Craig Larson - Rural Radio - Scottsbluff Dan Carter - Retired Dan Keener - Westco Dan Smith - Kelley Bean Company Darrin Clarkson - FCSA Dave Shields - WESTCO Doug Southard - Rural Radio - Scottsbluff Garrett Treffer - Platte Valley Bank Jack Whittier - Retired Jeff Nichols - SB County Farm Bureau Jerry Darnell - Western Sugar John Westra - UNL PREC Kacie Clark - FNBO Kelly Downer - Platte Valley Bank Kendra Feather - Rural Radio - Scottsbluff Lana Hubbard - Scotts Bluff Co. Ag Society Lex Larson - J G Elliott Insurance Matt Miller - Farmers National Company Paul Burgener - Hancock Farmland Services Paul Piper - NE Dry Bean Grower Assoc. Rob Eirich - UNL PREC Scott Schaneman - NPNRD Sean Ridgeway - FCSA Sean Gross - Legacy Coop Val Jansante - Congress Smith’s Office Wayne Dillman - Kelley Bean Company
Doug Couse - Riverstone Bank Emily Clapp - Nebraska Realty Eric Sisson - NBC Nebraska Forrest Hickman - Nebraska Realty Holly Bruce - Nebraska Realty Jackie Hoff - Meridian Trust Federal Credit Union Jared Mackrill - Nebraska Realty Jessie Cozad - Creative Signs by Cozad Jordan Diedrich - Trusted Community Development Kayla Milton - Platte Valley Companies Kristina Baker - FNBO Landon Clark - Bytes - Managed IT LeaAnne Strain - Home Instead Lisa Steele - Nebraska Realty Maegan Graham - Nebraska Realty
Betsy Vidlak - Mayor of Scottsbluff Bill Boyer - Rural Radio - Scottsbluff
Brandi McCaslin - U.S. Senator Deb Fisher’s Office Cassie Nichols - U.S. Senator Pete Rickett’s Office Chris Perales - Mayor of Terrytown Dawne Wolfe - FNBO Jim Ellison - Kovarik, Ellison, & Mathis PC Ken Meyer - Scotts Bluff County Commissioner Kent Ewing - Mayor of Gering
Maunette Loeks - Star-Herald Company Michael Anderson - Eakes Office Solutions Mike Moravec - Bluffs Physical Therapy Nathaniel Rice - Nebraska Realty Rebecca Shields - ALLO Fiber Sean Jenkins - Eakes Office Solutions Sharaya DeSersa - City of Scottsbluff Stephanie Lewis - Bytes - Managed IT Steven Alvizar - Nebraska Realty Tammy Lutz - Gering Memorial Chapel Taylor Blomenkamp - Platte Valley Bank Taylor Scott Copas - Nebraska Realty Tricia Boltjes - Rural Radio - Scottsbluff Todd Lewis - Bytes - Managed IT Tyler Roland - ALLO Fiber Wendy Wells - UNMC College of Nursing
Mark Harris - SB County Commissioner Steve Olsen - Simmons Olsen Law Firm Tony Kaufman - Platte Valley Companies Val Jansante - Cong. Smith Office Zac Karp - Platte Valley Companies
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Leadership Scotts Bluff
Workforce Readiness
Valley Visions
• WNCC Foundation hosts Business After Hours featuring career clusters. • Career clusters include: Human Services & Education, Health Sciences, Skilled & Technical Sciences, Business, Marketing and Management, Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, Communications/IT Systems. • Helps facilitate connections with schools and businesses. Becca Pierce - Riverstone Bank Doug Mader - Western Nebraska Community College
• Business Corridors - East Overland, 27th, Broadway, Scottsbluff/Gering Highway, Gering. Prioritize and analyze ways to improve. Coordinate with other cities, etc. • Community Projects - Heartland Express Way, Monument Valley Pathway, Activate Scottsbluff/ Gering, Western Nebraska Economic Development, Creative Art District
Collaborations:
RIA REBMAN President 2024-2025 Trusted Community Development
BRANDI BRUNZ Past President 2024-2025 Region 1 Behavioral Health Auth.
Nicole Regan - Gering Public Schools Jennifer Schwab - Bellevue University Jennifer Sibal - Gering Public Schools Justin Shaddick - Scottsbluff Public Schools Lori Marquez - Nebraska Dept. of Labor Lyn Carradine - Valley Home School Andrew Dick - Scottsbluff Public Schools Sue Herdt - Choices Wendy Wells - UNMC College of Nursing Partners:
• Participates in the Scottsbluff/Gering United Chamber of • Commerce Lincoln Legislative Trip - January • Hoops 4 Heroes Fundraiser for Leadership Scotts Bluff Benefactor • Scotts Bluff County Volunteer Center & Empowering Families • Mission is to develop the leader within. • Vision: Leadership has many dimensions and qualities, none of which are easily defined, quantified or treated as how to steps. Leadership Scotts Bluff is a comprehensive program for current and emerging leaders to analyze characteristics associated with leadership, develop individual skills, and gather an awareness of trends, challenges and issues that face Scotts Bluff County. Leadership Scotts Bluff seeks a diverse group of participants of varying interests and styles across a broad spectrum of achievement from the region. • Over 843 people have completed the program. • Class XXXIV 2024-2025 Graduation - 14 students graduated. • Class XXXV 2025-2026 - 17 participants recruited • www.leadershipsb.org
DELANIE BRUCE President Bird Conservancy of the Rockies NEXT Young Professionals • Approx. 175 members • Beer & Wine Fest • Sip & Social Networking Events • Annual Golf Tournament • Spring Up the Bluff • Pumpkin Carving Event • www.sbnextyp.com • Pathway to Success • Monthly Luncheons • Showcase Community Leaders
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Visionary Super Star Bill Boyer
Rising Star Jordan Diedrich
Trail Blazer of the Year Kent Holub
Outgoing Board Chair Monica Shambaugh
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2025 ANNUAL REPORT Thank You To Our 2025 Chamber Members
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St Agnes Catholic School Star-Herald Publishing Company State of Nebraska - Department of Health and Human Services Steel Grill, The
Oregon Trail Plumbing & Heating Outpatient Radiology Scottsbluff
(Justice for Our Neighbors-Nebraska) Independent Plumbing & Heating, Inc Inland Truck Parts & Service InterTECH Intralinks, Inc. J G Elliott Insurance Center JEO Consutling Group, Inc JNW Consulting, LLC Joe Mejia - State Farm Insurance & Financial Services Keep Scottsbluff - Gering Beautiful Kelley Bean Company Kendell Henderson Agency, Inc. Kristy Culek Agency, LLC - American Family Insurance Legacy Cooperative Association
Dana J. Weber, CPA Dietrich Distributing Co. Domino’s Pizza - Gering Domino’s Pizza - Scottsbluff Douglas, Kelly, Ostdiek,Ossian,Vogl & Snyder PC Dugan-Kramer Funeral Chapel Eagle Communications Eakes Office Solutions Educational Service Unit (ESU 13) Elite Health Center Elite Physical Therapy & Wellness, LLC-Scottsbluff Elite Total Fitness Ellison, Kovarik & Turman Law Firm P.C. Empowered Health and Wellness, LLC Engelhaupt Agency, LLC - Allstate Equus Workforce Solutions Farm Bureau Finanical Services - Harvey/Hansen Farm Credit Services of America Farmers National Company Ferguson Signs First Interstate Bank
21st Century Equipment, LLC 21st Century Water Technologies A & A Porta Potties LLC A & L Construction Inc. Action Communications, Inc Advance Services, Inc. Aging Office of Western Nebraska Agromac International, Inc. AIM Institute Allen Capital Group Alliance Times Herald ALLO Communications, LLC Ameri-Co Carriers, Inc. Arby’s B & C Steel Corporation Bellevue University Benzel Pest Control Blossom Shop Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Bluffs Physical Therapy Bluffs Vision Care / 20/20 Eyewear Brandt Court Reporting Bridgman Funeral Home & Crematory Services Brookestone Home Health & Hospice Bumper to Bumper Body & Paint Bytes - Managed IT Caitlyn M Lastovica, D.D.S., LLC CAPstone Child Advocacy Center Carr-Trumbull Lumber Do It Center CASA of Scotts Bluff County Celli’s Cycle Center Century Business Products, Inc. Champion Realty Chimney Rock Public Power District
Palmer’s Panhandle Monument Company Panhandle Environmental Services Inc Panhandle Geotechnical & Environmental Services
Stonegate Seamless Roofing Summit Christian College Swire Coca Cola
Panhandle Humane Society Panhandle Partnership, Inc. Panhandle Public Health District Papa Murphy’s Pizza Pathfinder Irrigation District Perkins Restaurant & Bakery Pete’s Builders Pile, Bob & Elaine
Team Auto Center Thompson Glass Thrive Well Health Clinic, LLC T-Mobile Trails West Architecture Transwest Ford Triple O Truss LLC TruGreen Trusted Community Development Assoc. Twin City Auto Twin City Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc. United Way of Western Nebraska University of Nebraska PREC UNMC College of Nursing Uptown Scottsbluff US Bank Valley Airways, Inc. Valley Ambulance Services, Inc. Valley Wealth Management Viaero Wireless Village at Regional West
Pioneer Animal Clinic Platte River Auto Glass Platte Valley Bank Plaza West - Mr. Tire Plummer Insurance, Inc. Pony Express Station
Legacy of the Plains Legal Aid of Nebraska Main Street Appliance Main Street Market
Print Broker Print Express
Make-A-Wish Foundation of Nebraska Mark Chiropractic & Acupuncture LLC Marketing Consultants Masek Golf Cart Company MBE CPAs Mediation West Meridian Trust Federal Credit Union
Pro Overhead Door Co., Inc. Quick Care Medical Services Reganis Auto Center Region 1 Office of Human Development Regional Care Inc. Regional West Foundation Regional West Health Services Reichert Jewelers Riverside Business Plaza Riverstone Bank Robert Pahlke Law Group Runza Restaurant - Gering Runza Restaurant - Scottsbluff Rural Radio Scottsbluff Rusch’s General Contracting, LLC Russel Automotive Sam & Louie’s Pizza Pasta Sandberg Implement, Inc. Schoemehl, Holly Scotts Bluff Country Club Scotts Bluff County Scotts Bluff County Agricultural Society Scotts Bluff County Farm Bureau Scotts Bluff County Volunteer Center
First United Methodist Church Fisher Roofing & Restoration Floyd’s Truck Center, Inc. FNBO Frank Parts Company Gering Civic Center
Midtown Animal Hospital Midwest Auto Supply Inc Midwest Theater, Friends of the
Vistabeam Wireless Walmart Supercenter Weathercraft Roofing Company Webb Eyecare Webb Orthodontics Weborg 21 Centre Wel-Life at Scottsbluff Wells Fargo Advisors West Nebraska Arts Center WESTCO Western NE Human Resource Management Assoc
Millenium Benefits LLC Minatare Public Schools Mobius Communications Company Monument Physical Therapy Monument Smiles PC Family Dentistry Morton Buildings Murphy Tractor & Equipment Co, Inc. NBC Nebraska Nebraska Business Development Center Nebraska Department of Labor Nebraska Non-Stock Beet Growers Assoc. Nebraska Public Power District Nebraska Realty Nebraska Title Company Nebraskaland Commercial/Ag Center Nebraskaland Tire Nemnich Automotive LLC Next Generation Tax & Accounting NMC Cat North Platte Natural Resources District Northfield Retirement Communities, Inc. Off the Water Old West Balloon Fest, The Oregon Trail Community Foundation Oregon Trail Eye Center
Gering Community Ever Green House Gering Convention & Visitor’s Bureau Gering Memorial Chapel Gering Merchants Association Gering Public Schools Gering United Methodist Church Goodwill Industries of Greater NE H & R Block Hampton Inn & Suites Haun Nelson Real Estate, LLC. Helping Hands Stay At Home Care Heritage Estates Herstead Monument Company High Plains Beverages High Plains Feed Yard Holiday Inn Express & Suites Holyoke, Snyder, Longoria, Reichert, & Rice PC LLO Home Depot Home Instead Hotel 21 & Co. Housing Partners of Western Nebraska HydroZen Ideal Linen Supply Immigrant Legal Center
China House Cirrus House City of Gering
City of Scottsbluff City of Terrytown Cobblestone Hotel & Suites Community Action Partnership of WN
Western Nebraska Board of REALTORS® Western Nebraska Community College Western Nebraska Community College Foundation Western Nebraska Regional Airport
Community Christian School Compass Home Health Care, Respite & Day Care Connecting Point Contryman Associates, P.C Copier Connection
Western Sugar Cooperative WHF - Wellness Health Fairs Wiedeman Financial Services Wilburn’s Transmission Inc. Wills Chiropractic Clinic PC WPCI XESI Document Solutions YMCA
Scottsbluff Body & Paint Scottsbluff Public Schools Scottsbluff Vision Clinic Shaul Designs LLC Sherard Audiology Sherwin Williams Simmons Olsen Law Firm Simon Snell Services, Inc.
Couplamatic Systems, Inc Creative Signs by Cozad Credit Management Services, Inc. Culligan of Scottsbluff Culver’s Frozen Custard Restaurant Dairy Queen Dana F Cole & Company, LLP
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