Inside this issue:
October 2010
Volume 4, Issue 10 The Area Chamber Economic
Development Report
Community Event Memories
Visit us at: www.ordnebraska.com
There were several fantastic photos submitted for September’s Photo Contest, Community Event Memories.
September’s first place winner, “Fourth of July Fireworks at Bussell Park” (left) was taken by Greg Jensen.
The second place winner, “An Unplanned Community Event—2010 Flood Damage” (right) was taken by
Bonnie Horne. To see all of the photos and results from September’s photo contest, turn to page 9.
September Photo Contest 1
Musings 2
CCC Update 2
Buy Local: The Ord Option 3
Sales Tax Report 4
Business Open Houses 5
North Loup/Arcadia Outreach 6
Legislative Forum 7
Connecting Young Nebraskans 8
Calendar 12
ED Partners 13
Chamber Premium 14
Chamber Partners 15
Referrals 16
Page 2 The Area Chamber Economic Development Report
Musings from Caleb Crisp mornings, harvest and Husker football. Fall is certainly my favorite time of year. It‘s
also an exciting time for Ord and Valley County with all the business and community activity
currently seen in our communities.
Great news abounds! First, sales tax numbers are in for the 2009-2010 Fiscal Year and
WOW, what a year! We‘re tracking three straight years of sales tax growth between 2008-
2010. 2010 has been a fantastic year for both Ord and Valley County. Remember that
national recession? No such signs of the phenomenon can be found here.
Kristina Volf, our marketing intern, has compiled some fantastic data as part of the Ord
Option business survey. Why does buying local matter? Because YOU, the shopper, ultimately benefits the most.
How? 33 businesses report that they provide strong financial and in-kind support of local charities, organizations
and community events. Read up on page 3 and remember that when you buy local, you support your own
interests.
Starting in October, North Loup and Arcadia will be the site for a remote VCED office. Read on page 6 for details.
Finally, a whole bunch of congratulations are in order:
- Congrats to Valley County Health System on the Grand Opening of the new hospital.
- Congrats to the Ord Volunteer Fire Department on the upcoming dedication of the new Fire Hall.
- Congrats to Wray Insurance and ExtraORDinary Nails for the ribbon cuttings and open houses.
- Congrats to Gale Studnicka for winning the inaugural $500 Ord Option drawing! Way to go in support of the local
business community!
Ord Learning Center News
by Lu Lansman
Many of you may have noticed the new Central Community College sign in-
stalled on the front of the building. Our regular construction crew from the
Columbus campus of CCC have been in our building on several different oc-
casions, making various improvements and enhancing the building‘s offer-
ings. They return in early October to complete the electrical wiring of the
new exterior sign and to assist in the moving of nursing and medical furni-
ture into the teaching space reserved for our Certified Nursing Assistant
classes which will be taught in our facility by instructor Diane Kaslon.
GED tutoring sessions are conducted out of the Learning Center by Chris Blaha on Tuesday and Thursday
afternoons. Every Wednesday evening from 5:30-9:00 p.m. Sandy Bartholomew teaches MATH 1150.
Extended Learning students also use our computer lab and testing rooms off and on throughout the week
from 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. The COMPASS test has been installed on our computer system and prospective
students can now take the test at the Ord Learning Center. Any prospective student wanting to take the
test should call Lu Lansman @ 728-3299 to schedule an appointment.
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Buy Local: The Ord Option—September Drawing Winner It pays to shop in Ord – just ask Gale Studnicka. Gale is the lucky
winner of the first Buy Local – The Ord Option campaign drawing of
$500 in Ord Chamber Bucks. Her name was drawn by police Chief
Adam Miller at the Ord Area Chamber of Commerce on Friday, Sep-
tember 24.
October Ord Option cards can be picked up at the Chamber office.
The October drawing is for $250 in Chamber Bucks. You must
have filled October cards returned to the Chamber office by noon
on Friday, October 29 for the drawing to take place that afternoon.
By participating in the Ord Option, you are contributing to the
growth and prosperity of YOUR community. For more information
about the Ord Option, please visit http://www.ordnebraska.com/
live/buy-local-the-ord-option/.
Buying Locally Benefits Your Community
Chief of Police, Adam Miller, and Chamber
President Megan Cargill draw for the
September winner.
As a part of the Ord Option campaign, local businesses were asked to complete
a survey about their contributions to and involvement with local organizations,
charities, and community events. Below are results from the survey, with 33
response. Approximately 41% of businesses donate over $1,000 in monetary
donations annually to local organizations, charities, and events. Approximately
35% donate over $1,000 in products and/or services. More results will be
complied within the next few weeks.
The results of this survey reiterate the importance of spending your dollars locally. When you support
local business, they are able to support various organizations, charities, and events in your
community. Buying locally also puts taxes to good use, creates job opportunities, increases tourism‘s
impact, and contributes to a prosperous future for your community. The message is simple:
think local, buy local, be local.
Ord Area Chamber
2010 Board of Directors
Pres.: Megan Cargill - Cheveux Salon
V Pres.: Andy Bowin – McMeen Physical
Therapy
Sec.: Ashley Woodward - Valley County
Health System
Treasurer: Dorothy Boilesen - Wray Insur-
ance Agency
Past President: Denise Wray—Wray In-
surance Agency
Ann Clausen - Stitches, Etc.
Mark Hagge – Ord High School
Kiley White – Grocery Kart
Reid Hagstrom - Green Plains Renewable
Energy
Erin Philbrick - American Family Insurance
Kurt Petska - Seed Solutions LLC
Amy Sillivan - H&R Block
Valley County
Economic Development
09-10 Board of Directors
City of Ord:
Larry Schultz, President
Jade Stunkel
Valley County:
Helen Cullers
Pat Waldman
Ord Area Chamber:
Jane Maschka, Secretary
Catina Psota
Greater Loup Valley Activities:
Russ Blaha, Treasurer
Bob Stowell, Vice President
Staff
Caleb Pollard, Executive Director
Janie Zadina, Program Coordinator
Lu Lansman, Business Development &
Education Coordinator
Ord City Sales Tax Receipts
1 percent for Economic Development
1/2 Percent for
Downtown Renovation
Of the annual receipts for the 1% sales tax, only 4/10 of 1% of the
City‘s annual valuation can be used for economic development
purposes, according to NE Statute. Any excess funds above the
amount at the end of the 09-10 fiscal year will be transferred to the
general fund of the City for expenditure on infrastructure, parks,
community promotion and public safety purposes.
Visit us on the web:
www.ordnebraska.com www.VisitValleyCounty.com
www.VisitLoupValley.com
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Quote of the Month
“Absolute identity with one’s cause is the first
and great condition of successful leadership.”
~ Woodrow Wilson
Month
1%
08-09 FY
1%
09-10 FY
0.5%
08-09 FY
0.5%
09-10 FY
August $30,484.54 $32,565.54 $15,242.27 $16,282.67
September $27,415.12 $31,335.01 $13,707.56 $15,667.51
October $30,754.85 $32,309.36 $15,377.43 $16,154.68
November $29,092.79 $29,094.98 $14,546.40 $14,547.49
December $37,285.62 $37,156.34 $18,642.31 $18,578.17
January $21,696.81 $27,678.59 $10,848.41 $13,839.29
February $24,592.93 $24,575.67 $12,296.47 $12,287.84
March $32,819.99 $34,854.22 $16,409.99 $17,427.11
April $39,798.80 $32,673.02 $19,899.40 $16,336.51
May $27,926.01 $36,127.88 $13,963.01 $18,063.94
June $31,683.88 $34,997.56 $15,841.94 $17,498.78
July $33,591.20 $33,250.66 $16,795.60 $16,625.33
TOTALS $367,142.54 $386,618.83 $183,570.79 $193,219.32
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Chamber Business News
The Ord Volunteer Fire Department will be hosting an Open House
Wednesday, October 6 at 5:30 p.m. at the new fire hall.
Refreshments will be provided. Please join us to tour the new fire
hall and visit with the volunteers.
Photo courtesy of KNLVradio.com
Wray Insurance Agency - Open House & BBQ
Ord Housing Authority Open House
The Chamber celebrated a new business opening
with a ribbon cutting and Business After Hours at
ExtraORDinary Nails on September 30th.
Owned by Denise Steele of Taylor, ExtraORDinary
Nails is now open Tuesday through Sunday and is
located at the old Howard Tire store on west Hwy 70,
just west of the new hospital.
To contact ExtraORDinary Nails, call (308) 214-1306.
On September 23, Wray Insurance Agency held their Open
House and barbecue. Thank you to those of you who
were able to attend and visit with Denise, Dorothy, Emily,
and Melissa.
If you would like to contact Wray Insurance Agency, call
them at (308) 728-5900 or visit them at the office at
1514 J Street in Ord.
The Ord Housing Authority will be hosting an Open House to welcome their new director, Rita
Grigg. Please join us on Wednesday, October 6 from 1:00-3:00 pm at the Parkview Community
room to welcome Rita to her new position and to our community.
Ord Volunteer Fire Hall Dedication & Open House
ExtraORDinary Nails Ribbon Cutting and BAH
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Valley County Economic Development will be traveling to North Loup and Arcadia in October to provide remote services at each Village Office. VCED will be at the Arcadia Village offices on Wednesday October 13th from 9:00 am – noon. VCED will also be in North Loup at the North Loup Village Clerk’s office, Wednesday October 20th from 9:00 am – to noon.
VCED will be working from Arcadia every second Wednesday morning and North Loup every third Wednesday morning of each month to provide on-site technical and financial assistance to prospective business owners or existing businesses.
If you are interested in scheduling a meeting during those times, contact Caleb Pollard at
(308) 728-7875 or [email protected].
Valley County Hospital Grand Opening Thank you to all of those who were able to attend the Grand Opening for the new Valley County
Hospital. Over 850 people attended, including Senator Kate Sullivan and Governor Dave
Heineman.
The new hospital opened to the public Monday, October 4. The new address is 2707 L Street
and phone number remains (308) 728-4200.
VCED & the Ord Area Chamber of Commerce would like to formally congratulate our areas largest
employer on this exciting new endeavor—congrats!
Photos of the Grand Opening can be found here:
http://www.knlvradio.com/news/local_news/valley-county-hospital-dedication/
Photo courtesy of www.knlvradio.com
VCED to Remote Office in North Loup & Arcadia
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Are you a baby boomer seeking a more rural lifestyle? The Center for Rural Affairs offers a
thought-provoking article that looks at the opportunities rural communities have with recruiting boomers
back. Have a look below, and let us know – do boomers want what small towns have to offer?
By Elisha Smith, [email protected], Center for Rural Affairs
Many young people leave town after High School graduation, and some may never return. As populations
dwindle, towns lose businesses and services.
Conversations about recruiting youth back are plentiful, but are we missing an opportunity by ignoring
recruitment of Baby Boomers and seniors? Boomers desire to move to rural communities – and are
looking for what small towns offer. They want a slower pace of life, but also want to participate in the
community.
Small towns need to be creative in offering services that seniors and boomers are looking for. That
includes access to medical services, cultural activities, and community gathering places like coffee
shops.
Older people coming back can also offer new life to small towns. Boomers possess knowledge and
experience. They want to become community leaders, start new businesses (a large number of people
this age start successful small businesses), and they have fresh community development perspectives.
Boomers and seniors who are considering moving to your community want to know they can stay there,
and the town will provide opportunities to age in place. This includes outreach and marketing of your
community to capitalize on the quality of life your town offers in regard to health, safety, housing,
education, transportation and recreation. This group of folks is becoming more health conscious,
especially Boomers. Biking and hiking trails, nutrition education and fitness programs are big draws, as
are opportunities to develop their artistic side.
Ord Area Chamber Legislative Forum The Ord Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the annual Nebraska
Chamber of Commerce and Industry‘s Legislative Forum on October
5th. Ron Sedlacek and Jamie Karl spoke of upcoming policy issues,
and 25 local residents attended.
To learn more about the Nebraska Chamber and its 2011 Legislative
priorities, visit http://www.nechamber.net
Boomers Seek Rural Living
Above right: Jamie Karl, Nebraska
Chamber VP of Public Affairs and
Policy presents on the 2011
Legislative Agenda
Right: Senator Kate Sullivan speaks
on upcoming issues that will be
debated in the 2011 Unicameral
Session.
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Connecting Young Nebraskans
Connecting Young Nebraskans is a network of citizens under 40 who
live in rural Nebraska. The purpose of this network is to provide a
forward looking organization that provides an opportunity for younger
people to shape the future by sharing their knowledge, insights and
desires while learning more about topics related to their personal,
professional and civic growth.
Valley County Economic Development has been involved in the
planning and execution of the Connecting Young Nebraskans Summit
as a member of the steering committee, and the Ord Area Chamber of Commerce will be the sponsor for a morning
coffee and discussion session. Our organization became involved due to our concern over a lack of access to
networking opportunities for young, rural Nebraskan people. We also wanted to use this opportunity to reach new
young audiences and tell them the story of Ord and Valley County.
Why CYN?
After listening to young Nebraskans across the state, the University of Nebraska Rural Initiative has provided the
support for formation and ongoing operation of a Connecting Young Nebraskans (CYN) group. It is important that
all age groups and occupations participate in the decisions and actions that will build the future, yet too often
those under 40 are not fully engaged in the process. CYN opens a new avenue to encourage and support the par-
ticipation of those under 40 who live in rural areas in building the future. Young leaders can have an important
impact on their communities and the state.
How does CYN work?
Members of CYN self-select and determine the goals, activities and programs of the group. Opportunities for
professional, personal and community development will be provided through interactive learning and networking.
Meetings have been held both face to face and via phone and distance technology. Members communicate via
Facebook and other social networking sites. A statewide conference will be held annually. While the focus of this
network is on connecting young people across rural Nebraska, there will also be communication with urban areas
as needed. The organization will evolve as its membership makes decisions about directions it wishes to take.
How do I learn more or get involved?
CYN has over 100 participants from across the state and is always seeking more young Nebraskans who want to
make a difference. We welcome your ideas and participation. There are no membership fees and this group is
designed to fulfill your needs, so we would like to get feedback from each of you. Find the effort on Facebook or
contact Kayla Schnuelle, 402-472-2935, [email protected] to learn more about CYN.
1st Annual Connecting Young Nebraskans Summit October 28 & 29 in Grand Island
To register, go to http://go.unl.edu/cynsummit.
If you register before October 8, you will get our ‗Early Bird‘ Registration Special- $49! We hope to see you there.
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Engaging with Your Customers A recent post on the Small Biz Survival website by Becky McCray illustrates the importance of engaging with your
customers and taking that relationship to the next step. You can read the article below or on their website at
http://www.smallbizsurvival.com/2010/09/progression-of-engagement.html.
―There is a progression of engagement between you and your custom-
ers. The further you progress, the more valuable you are to your customers
and the more you are able to charge.
At the bottom level, you offer a commodity, like fresh milk. Milk is available
all over, and most people buy it where ever it is convenient.
Up one step, you have an asset, like ice cream made from that milk.
Another step up is an experience, like serving that ice cream in your own
ice cream parlor. This was the lesson I learned from Free by Chris Ander-
son, "Memorable experiences are the ultimate scarce commodity."
There is still one more level. Step up again, and you can transform that experience into a renewal. At this level, you
and the customer work together to change something, like buying ice cream because you know it supports the only
working dairy that makes its own ice cream in North Dakota. That would be Pride Dairy.
Special thanks to Diane Olson of Bottineau County Economic Development for introducing me to the Pride
Dairy story, and buying me a scoop of Pride Dairy's Juneberry ice cream.
Here's another example. If you're advertising your town "as a great place to live," that's a commodity view; every
town says they are a great place to live. If you talk about your wide open spaces, you've mentioned an asset that
some places don't have. Many of your neighbors can make the same exact claim. When you talk about "the largest
open rodeo in the west," you have something special to you that people can experience. And when you offer people
a chance to "ride with the last of the working cowboys," you are making them part of your renewal.
This idea grew out of an illustration I saw in an eco-tourism presentation years ago. I'm still thinking about all the
ways you can apply it in business, but I think it is especially important in tourism.‖
Pride Dairy's own ice cream parlor.
Photo from the Pride Dairy Facebook page.
Silicon Prairie News reports that Invest Nebraska is
hosting their East-2-West Venture Competition again.
Any existing or start-up Nebraska business is eligible to
compete in the competition. Silicon Prairie News has
more information on the competition here.
If you‘re a Valley County entrepreneur that has interest in the competition, don‘t hesitate to contact VCED
for details, or visit Invest Nebraska for more. This is an excellent opportunity to chase some serious
funding for your next great idea. Lincoln and Omaha have been well-represented the past two years;
maybe it‘s time rural Nebraska is represented.
How about you? Do you think you have what it takes to compete?
$50,000 Venture Competition Returns
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September Summer Photo Contest
Above are the photos from September’s Photo Contest.
This marks the end of the 2010 Summer Photo Contest. We enjoyed and appreciated seeing the
interpretations of each month’s contest theme that displayed the beauty and value of the Valley County area.
All photos from the Summer Photo Contest can be viewed on Flickr:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ordsunshinepumpers/
1st Place Photo by Greg Jensen,
winner of $200 in Ord ChamberBucks
2nd Place Photo by Bonnie Horne,
winner of $100 in Ord ChamberBucks
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SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
1 2
WFLA
Convention
3
Elyria Pumpkin
Festival
WFLA
Convention
4
Elyria Village Board
7:00 pm
Ord City Council
7:30 pm
North Loup Village
Board 8 pm
5
Chamber
Legislative Forum
Luncheon—noon
Chamber Office
6
Ord Housing
Authority Open
House 1-3 pm
Ord Fire Dept.
Open House
6:30 pm
7
Rotary-noon
Calamity Jane’s
8 9
10 11
Arcadia Village
Board 8 pm
12
Chamber Board
noon
13 14
Rotary-noon
Calamity Jane’s
15 16
17 18 19
Valley County
Supervisors 9am
20 21
Rotary-noon
Calamity Jane’s
22 23
24
National Hall
Craft Fair
25 26
Valley County
Supervisors 9am
Celebrate Being a
Woman, 6p, Vets
Club
27
Economic
Development
noon
28
Rotary-noon
Calamity Jane’s
29
Ord Option
October
drawing
30
31
October 2010
Ord Memorial Chapel
Sack Lumber Company
Source Gas
Dale & Janie Zadina
Good Life Health Services
Ord Equipment
Anderson Pharmacy
BankFirst
Dale & Janet Melia
Severson, Lammers & Abel CPA PC
$20,000
Platinum Sponsors—$1,000
$10,000
Loup Valleys Rural Public Power District
Valley Title & Abstract Stowell, Kruml, &Geweke, PC, LLO
Gold Sponsors—$500
Silver Sponsors—$250
Bronze Sponsors—$100
2010 Economic Development Partners
Titanium—$2,500
Dana F Cole &
Company, LLP
Agland Realty
Bill & Nancy French
Chuck Fuhrer
Culligan of Broken Bow
Dworak Paint & Body
Fischer Auto
Gobbler Hills Rentals
Greenland Construction
GreenIron Inc
JEO
Ken & Helen Cullers
Knight Trucking
Larry Schultz
Maschka ’ s Building Center
Mid NE Individual Services
Petska Backhoe & Plumbing
Professional Eyecare
Ricks Electric
Seed Solutions
Sport Shed, Etc
The Second Hand Rose
Turf Pro
Wadas, Inc.
Ulrich Gravel
Dean & Heloise Bresley
Trotter, Inc
Platinum Sponsors
Ord Area Chamber of Commerce Sponsors
Ulrich
Gravel, Inc
Silver Partners
Bronze Partners
Stowell,
Kruml,
Geweke &
Cullers,
PC, LLO
Ord Grocery Kart
Anderson
Pharmacy
& Hallmark Gold Crown
Jeffres
Sand & Gravel
Thank you to the following businesses and individuals who have determined it is
important to invest in the future of the Valley County area!
A.J. Cetak ’ s Meat Market
Ag Pro Insurance
Agland Electric & Irrigation
Airport Motel
Alan Dale Insurance
Alco
Anderson Pharmacy
Arbor Education & Training
Arby ’ s
BankFirst
Beaumont-Ries Construction
Bernard & Barbara Petska
Bethel Baptist Church
Bill & Nancy French
Blanquitas Mexican Restaurant
Brentwood Apartments
Brown ’ s His Side/Her Side
Built Wright Construction
By-Way Guest House
Calamity Janes Steakhouse
Cargill AgHorizons
Carol Leggett
Casey ’ s General Store
Cedars Youth Services
Central Community College
Central Computer Services
Charter Communications
Chem Dry of the Sandhills
Cheveux Salon
City of Ord
Complete Family Dentistry
Country Neighbor
Country Partners Co-op
Cozy Cabin
Creative Designs
Culligan of Broken Bow
Curtis A. Sikyta, Attorney at Law
Dale & Janet Melia
Dale & Janie Zadina
Dana F Cole & Company
Diamonds Too
Diaper Cakes by Kate
Don & Marcia Reznicek
Dorsey Eyecare
Eakes Office Supply
Edghill ’ s Used Cars and Repairs
Elyria Gardens
Elyria Store-All
Erin Philbrick American Family
Agency
ExtrORDinary Nails
Family First Dental
Farm Bureau Financial Services
Farm Credit Services
Ference ’ s BBQ
Financial Solutions
First National Bank
First United Methodist Church
Fischer Auto
Frontier Communications
GC Contracting
Gene McCoy Advisory Services
Gene ’ s Electric
Get Tanked
Gobbler Hill Rentals
Good Life Health Mart Pharmacy
Goodwill Behavioral Health Emp.
Goodwill Industries
Grandview Assisted & Ind Living
Greater Loup Valley Activities Assoc.
Great Western Bank
Green Plains - Ord
GreenIron Implement
Greenland Construction
Gregory Jensen, PC, LLO
Grocery Kart
Gumb Auction & Real Estate
H&H Distributing
H&R Block
Hackel Construction, Inc
Hackel Feedlot
Haggies Package
Husker Sales & Services
J & J Sanitation
J & S Diesel Service
Jade Stunkel
Jeffres Sand & Gravel
JimSaNik Pointing Dogs
JoAnn Urbanovsky – The Picture Lady
Karp & Krow Club
KC Pest Control
Keith & Ellen Novak
Ken & Barb Collins
Ken ’ s Taxidermy
Knights of Columbus
Knight Trucking
KNLV Radio
Kokes Repair, Inc
Lake Ericson Association
Larry Schultz
Longaberger—Jennifer Bengston
Loup Valley Ag Society
Loup Valley Jaycees
Loup Valley K-Lawn
Loup Valley RPPD
Marshall Photography
Maschka ’ s Building Center
McDonalds
McMeen Physical Therapy
Merrill & Marie Mason
Mid NE Individual Services
Miska Drywall & Custom Texturing
Misko Sports
Modern Methods
NE Vocational Rehab
New Beginnings Fitness Center
NISH Car Wash
NTV: Nebraska TV
Ord Equipment
Ord Family Furniture
Ord Glass & Paint
Ord Housing Authority
Ord Medical Spa
Ord Memorial Chapel
Ord Public Schools
Ord Rotary Club
Ord Township Library
Ord True Value
Ord Veterinary Clinic
Orscheln Farm & Home
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church
Pat Marsh
Pathway Bank
Petska Backhoe & Plumbing
Petska Fur & Gloves
Pizza Hut
Pizza Palace
Premier Pump & Well Drilling
Principal Financial Group - Randall
Jensen
Professional Eyecare
Pump & Pantry - Ord
Quiz Graphic Arts
Rick ’ s Electric
Riverdale State Bank-
Ord Loan Production Office
Riverview Cabin Retreat
Ruterbories Trucking
Sack Lumber /LV Ready Mix
Saint Johns Lutheran Church
Sandstone Grill
Second Hand Rose Thrift Shop
Securities America
Seed Solutions, LLC
Sevenker, Inc.
Seventh Day Baptist Church
Severson, Lammers & Abel
Shepherd ’ s Inn
Source Gas
Spa Glo
Speed ’ s Apple Market
South Side Bar
Sport Shed
Springdale Title & Realty
State Farm Insurance Agency
Stitches, Etc.
Stowell, Kruml, Geweke & Cullers
PC, LLO
Subconn
Subway
The Florette
The Part ’ s Bin
Top Notch Salon
Trotter Fertilizer & Propane
Trotter Tire & Truck Repair
Trotter Whoa & Go Plaza
Turf Pro Sprinkler Company
Ulrich Gravel
US Cellular
Valley Cinema
Valley County
Valley County Health System
VCHS Foundation
Valley County Historical Society
Valley Gutters
Valley Thunder Rods &
Restoration, LLC
Valley Title & Abstract
Valley Transportation
Veterans Club
Viaero Wireless
Virginia Knapp MSE LMHP
Wadas, Inc
Walt Smith - Shelter Insurance
Wolf, Inc
Y ’ All Come Back Saloon
Zangger Popcorn Hybrids
Zaruba Construction
Honorary Lifetime Members
Frank & Dorothy Andreesen
Dean & Heloise Bresley
Allen & Gerry Bundy
Duane & Laurie Carson
Phyllis Clement
Bill French
Misko Family
Bob Moyer
Business Referrals
In September the following members were
referred by office staff upon inquiries from the general
public.
Stitches, Etc.
K-Lawn
Petska Backhoe & Plumbing
Valley County Health Systems
Cargill
Country Partners
Green Plains Renewable Energy
Airport Motel
By-Way Guest House
Riverview Cabin Retreat
Cozy Cabin
Shepherd’s Inn Bed & Breakfast
Give Ord Area Chamber Bucks…
The Gift That Guarantees Hometown
Loyalty
Purchase Ord Chamber Bucks in place of cash
gifts or bonuses. There is no service fee, they can
be used in any Chamber member business and
our office staff will personalize them for you. Re-
member, Ord Chamber Bucks can be purchased
in $5, $10, $20 and $50 denominations. They
are encoded by the bank and can be used just
like a personal check.
This money stays in the community and
helps to support our local businesses.
Our Mission:
Chamber: Sustain our Quality, Retain our Youth, Grow our Community
Economic Development: To promote a spirit of unity, and cooperation in order to plan, organize, and
affect the future development of Valley County by helping businesses grow and expand, retaining
existing businesses, recruiting new businesses, and improving residents‘ quality of life.
Valley County Economic Development
Ord Area Chamber of Commerce
1514 K Street
Ord, NE 68862
www.ordnebraska.com