2024 ANNUAL REPORT
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SG United Chamber Of Commerce
2024 Reflections
Year In Review 2024 ADVOCACY – (See also Government Affairs Committee) • January 30 & January 31 – Lincoln Trip – Scotts Bluff Leadership classes joined us • January – April – Rolls & Issues Zoom Calls with Senator Brian Hardin • October 23 – State of the Valley Luncheon – Mayors & County Chair – 100 attended • October 3 – Candidate Forums (Scottsbluff City Council & Scottsbluff School Board) • Nebraska Chamber of Commerce Exec Association – bi-weekly zooms • 6 Regions One Nebraska MEMBERSHIP SERVICES • January 25 – Chamber Annual Banquet – 179 attended - Awards: Rising Star: Megan Hayward, Visionary Super Star: Rebecca Pierce, Trailblazer: Tony Kaufman • Community Event Calendar on website www.scottsbluffgering.net • Facebook Business Recognitions
The Scottsbluff/Gering United Chamber of Commerce has over 120 volunteers who help us accomplish our Program of Work that is established by the Board of Directors each year. The committees of the chamber are listed on page four and five of this annual report. The Board of Directors and Co-Chairs share their time and talents with the chamber, these leaders truly make a difference in our community. Accomplishments are listed in this publication to shows you the magnitude of areas the chamber touches.
• Advertising Opportunities • Sponsorship Opportunities
JODI LEWELLEN Executive Director
PUBLICATIONS • Annual Report – tabloid published in Star-Herald
Many thanks to Gemi who is a great part of the chamber team and helps keep things running smoothly. Thank you to Jennifer Sibal who lead our board in 2024 and thank you to the Board Members, Co-Chairs, Ambassadors and volunteers for making 2024 a success.
• 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 • March 26 – Chamber board retreat held at Bluffs Business Center Board Room • May 1-3 – Mid-America Chamber Execs Regional Conference in Sioux Falls, SD
• June 20 – Welcoming Communities Conference in Gering, NE • September 11 – Economic Development Summit in Lincoln, NE
Chamber Staff
• October 9-10 – Nebraska Chamber Association Fall Conference in Holdrege, NE • Virtual Trainings: Nebraska State Chamber, US Chamber, NCA, Regional Rendezvous
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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