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Chamber Happenings Blair Area Chamber of Commerce UPCOMING EVENTS: February 1: NE Nebraska Day @ the State Chamber February 2: Groundhog’s Day February 2, 9, 16, 23: Blair Rotary Club Mtg February 3: Chamber Am- bassador Meeng February 4: Ladies Day Out! February 4: 2016 Legislave Caucus & State Chamber Annual Meeng in Lincoln February 5th: Blair Cosmo Club Wild Game Feed February 6: Rotary Club Fundraiser @ South Creek February 7: Kiwanis Pancake Feed February 9, 23: Blair City Council Mtg February 9: Two Rivers Bank Ag Event February 10: Downtown Business Mtg February 11: Chamber Chat– special Guest Sheila O’Connor with Metro CC February 14th: Valenne’s Day February 17: BACC Board of Directors Mtg February 18: GDC Board Mtg. (diff. date this month) February 25: Chamber Chat on River Country 97.3 February 25: Community Health Assessment Mtg February 25: Lunch & Learn @ BACC with Dr. Becky Heller– RSVP by 2/18 February 27: MCH Auxiliary Gala March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Blair Rotary Club Mtg. March 2: Chamber Ambassador Mtg @ Master’s Hand in Tekamah March 3: Ladies Day Out! March 3-4: Leadership Washington County Class VI Opening Retreat! March 8, 22: Blair City Council Mtg March 9: Downtown Business Mtg March 9: Gateway Development Board Mtg March 10: MAPA Presentaon @ BACC office March 10: Chamber Chat on River Country 97.3 Please visit www.Blairchamber.org for more de- tails on each of these events. What’s new at the Blair Area Chamber of Commerce Good Aſternoon! Happy February, we get an extra work day this month since it is a Leap Year :) This year has started off with a bang. We have been in contact with numerous business- es that haven’t been Chamber Members here previously, but they are interested in join- ing. I have been meeng with different groups and businesses talking about what we do here at the Chamber, and trying to get some ideas on what more we can be doing to as- sist our members. Watch your emails for a survey about classes coming soon. Thank you to everyone that aended the Gateway Development and Blair Area Chamber annual banquet. There was a great turn out and we are so thankful to all of our sponsors that helped make it such a great success. As you all know, we have a new award that we are giving out now called “Ambassador of the Year.” The first winner of this award, is Jane Van Horn, Ambassador for Camp Fontanelle. Jane is the first to volunteer for wring spotlight arcles, she aends Ribbon Cungs and other Chamber events, and she is al- ways willing to go talk to current and potenal Chamber Members about all that we do here at the BACC. Congratulaons Jane and THANK YOU for all your hard work and dedi- caon, we appreciate you! February is Chamber of Commerce month in Nebraska. On Monday, we aended the Northeast Nebraska Cham- bers Legislave Day in Lincoln, along with a group of local business leaders. We listened to presentaons by the NDOR, U of N Regent Jim Pillen, Black Hills Energy, Great Plains Communicaons, NE State Chamber President Barry Kennedy– and he provided us with a list of 2016 Key Bills of Interest (if you’d like a copy, please let me know.) We then had an Evening social with nu- merous senators, including our District 16 Repre- sentave Senator Lydia Brasch. I had the honor of introducing First Lady Susanne Shore, she spoke about all the projects she is involved with, and her concentraon on Nebraska’s Sesquicentennial in 2017 (150 years of statehood.) Watch for LOTS of ways to get involved in this great celebraon. All is all a great day. As always, if there is something more the Chamber can be doing to help you with your business, please let me know! ~ Jordan Rishel January 2016
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Chamber
Happenings
Blair Area Chamber of Commerce
UPCOMING EVENTS:
February 1: NE Nebraska Day @ the State Chamber
February 2: Groundhog’s Day
February 2, 9, 16, 23: Blair Rotary Club Mtg
February 3: Chamber Am-bassador Meeting
February 4: Ladies Day Out!
February 4: 2016 Legislative Caucus & State Chamber Annual Meeting in Lincoln
February 5th: Blair Cosmo Club Wild Game Feed
February 6: Rotary Club Fundraiser @ South Creek
February 7: Kiwanis Pancake Feed
February 9, 23: Blair City Council Mtg
February 9: Two Rivers Bank Ag Event
February 10: Downtown Business Mtg
February 11: Chamber Chat–
special Guest Sheila O’Connor with Metro CC
February 14th: Valentine’s Day
February 17: BACC Board of Directors Mtg
February 18: GDC Board Mtg. (diff. date this month)
February 25: Chamber Chat on River Country 97.3
February 25: Community Health Assessment Mtg
February 25: Lunch & Learn @ BACC with Dr. Becky Heller– RSVP by 2/18
February 27: MCH Auxiliary Gala
March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Blair Rotary Club Mtg.
March 2: Chamber Ambassador Mtg @ Master’s Hand in Tekamah
March 3: Ladies Day Out!
March 3-4: Leadership Washington County Class VI Opening Retreat!
March 8, 22: Blair City Council Mtg
March 9: Downtown Business Mtg
March 9: Gateway Development Board Mtg
March 10: MAPA Presentation @ BACC office
March 10: Chamber Chat on River Country 97.3
Please visit www.Blairchamber.org for more de-tails on each of these events.
What’s new at the Blair Area Chamber of Commerce
Good Afternoon!
Happy February, we get an extra work day this month since it is a Leap Year :)
This year has started off with a bang. We have been in contact with numerous business-
es that haven’t been Chamber Members here previously, but they are interested in join-
ing. I have been meeting with different groups and businesses talking about what we do
here at the Chamber, and trying to get some ideas on what more we can be doing to as-
sist our members. Watch your emails for a survey about classes coming soon.
Thank you to everyone that attended the Gateway Development and Blair Area Chamber
annual banquet. There was a great turn out and we are so thankful to all of our sponsors
that helped make it such a great success. As you all know, we have a new award that we
are giving out now called “Ambassador of the Year.” The first winner of this award, is
Jane Van Horn, Ambassador for Camp Fontanelle. Jane is the first to volunteer for writing
spotlight articles, she attends Ribbon Cuttings and other Chamber events, and she is al-
ways willing to go talk to current and potential Chamber Members about all that we do
here at the BACC. Congratulations Jane and THANK YOU for all your hard work and dedi-
cation, we appreciate you!
February is Chamber of Commerce month in Nebraska.
On Monday, we attended the Northeast Nebraska Cham-
bers Legislative Day in Lincoln, along with a group of local
business leaders. We listened to presentations by the
NDOR, U of N Regent Jim Pillen, Black Hills Energy, Great
Plains Communications, NE State Chamber President
Barry Kennedy– and he provided us with a list of 2016
Key Bills of Interest (if you’d like a copy, please let
me know.) We then had an Evening social with nu-
merous senators, including our District 16 Repre-
sentative Senator Lydia Brasch. I had the honor of
introducing First Lady Susanne Shore, she spoke
about all the projects she is involved with, and her
concentration on Nebraska’s Sesquicentennial in
2017 (150 years of statehood.) Watch for LOTS of
ways to get involved in this great celebration. All is
all a great day.
As always, if there is something more the Chamber
can be doing to help you with your business, please
let me know!
~ Jordan Rishel
January 2016
The Leadership Washington County program combines leadership skill building with community education. During the program, partici-
pants will be exposed to issues facing our communities, network with other community leaders, develop leadership skills and learn how and
where you can put your new leadership skills to use.
The Program will run March—November 2016. Thank you to all 16 Participants that we have registered: Loraine Ellis, Dane Petersen,
Jane Ferneding, Brent Fullmer, Angela Livingston, Mikki Mullally, Justin Novak, Stefanie Osterhaus, Lisa Scheve, Shannon Smithson,
Angie Schrad, Maggie Smith, Alicia Stevens, Ann O’Riley, Laura Boone & Chris Wulf
The Chairperson’s for this class are Doug Anderson, Washington County Bank and Brian Brown, CFP, PlanVest Thank You!
Opening Retreat March 3 & 4
Legislative Session March 31
Leadership Skill Building Session (~ 2-5pm)
Law & Legal Session May 19
Health & Human Services Session June 21
Ag Related Business July 21
Business & Economic Development August 18
Agriculture Session September 15
Education Session October 20
Graduation Lunch with Class & Employers November 17
Seating is limited. Please RSVP to save your spot!
Ambassadors Corner Kudos:
Emily Anderson: for delivering highlighters and meeting with potential
new members!
Jane Van Horn: for always participating!
Brian Brown: for delivering highlighters to our existing members!
Tara Cowley: For giving us new ideas!
Maggie Smith: for delivering highlighters to our existing members!
Emily Anderson: for being so energetic and always ready to help do what
needs to be done!
Dee Sylvis: for delivering highlighters to our existing members!
Shannon Smithson: for delivering highlighters to our existing members!
Tara Cowley: For delivering highlighters to our existing members!
Emily Anderson: for writing the spotlight article in this newsletter!
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT : CARNES PAINT & DECORATING ARTICLE WRITTEN BY: EMILY ANDERSON, CHAMBER AMBASSADOR FOR
GREAT PLAINS COMMUNICATIONS
One of Blair’s long-time Main Street businesses is Carnes Paint and Decorating. They are located at 1635 Washington Street, and have
easy alley access as well.
Carnes Paint and Decorating has been in business since 1977. Stan Carnes purchased Alumi-Décor from Gary Leisey 38 years ago, and the
business has never looked back! Bonnie Mencke Wulf worked at the store after graduating from high school until 1998, when she purchased
the business from her father Stan.
Bonnie carries paint, drop cloths, tape, rollers, paint pans, wallpaper and related supplies, artist brushes, spray paint and the latest in chalk
paint. The paint is all Benjamin Moore brand, providing consistent quality along with Bonnie’s great customer service!
Approximately 10 years ago, Carnes Paint and Decorating added a new product, Traeger wood pellet grills. The pellets are the size of rabbit
food pellets and come in a variety of woods (apple, hickory, etc.) to enhance your grilling experience. The grill is also a smoker and can be
used to bake items as well. I understand that pizza on the grill is a treat not to be missed!
Bonnie enjoys working with people and matching paint colors to make their projects shine. I have personally shopped at Carnes Paint and
Decorating. I can tell you that there is an amazing selection of paint colors, and Bonnie’s expertise and helpful ideas have made my projects
easier and more beautiful.
Bonnie has noticed improvements in her products over the years. The paints changed from lead based to oil based. Brushes used to be
made from hog hair, but are now synthetic. Mixing color has gone from a manual process to a computerized method for exact matching.
Please stop in to see Bonnie and her amazing selection of products! The store hours are Monday through Thursday 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Friday 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Saturday 7:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. You can call Bonnie at 402.426.2717, visit their website at www.carnespaint.com or e-mail her at [email protected].
1635 Washington St. 402-426-2717
www.carnespaint.com or
e-mail [email protected]
Past and Present BACC
Board Members
Outgoing GDC Board President Denise Dein
Outgoing BACC Board Member
Micheal Dwyer
2015 BACC Community Service Award
Winner Dave Waite and current BACC
Board Member Rick Paulsen
BACC Board Members Bradley Swartwood,
Dr. Ryan Palmer and Jaclyn Svendgard
Outgoing BACC Board President
Dave Scott
Membership VP & Ambassador Chair
Claire Riley, Jordan, and BACC Office
Assistant Shannon Smithson
January 2016
Blair Area Chamber of Commerce
1646 Washington St. Blair, NE 68008 402-533-4455 [email protected] [email protected] www.BlairChamber.org
Thank you to ALL the Chamber Members that recently renewed their memberships!
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GATEWAY TO THE WEST 2016 THEME:
Edward Jones Financial Advisor:
Craig Heuton
