INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Chamber Office ......... 2

CAPABLE Director ...... 3

Pep Rally Invite ......... 3

Homecoming ............ 4

Chamber Meal Deal ... 5

Pints for Polio ........... 5

Library Contest ......... 5

Sidewalk Spooks ....... 6

Calendar of Events .... 8

MEETINGS

Events Team October 14

Noon

Retail & Marketing October 20 8:30 am

Executive Team October 21 4:00 pm

Board Meeting October 28 4:00 pm

MARKET ON THE SQUARE WRAP UP 2020 marked the 3rd summer of the Market on the Square and what a wonderful season we had. On our peak day we welcomed 18 vendors to the park on July 16th. We had local vendors as well as guests from locations such as Scotia, Elwood, Holdrege, Litchfield, Merna, Berwyn and Arcadia. A huge thank you to our communities for your support of the Market on the Square. It was definitely rewarding to hear some of the stories from our out of town vendors who praised the grocery stores, convenience stores and retail

shops for their warm welcome while in our community. The Market on the Square is the best example of community we can think of—support, encouragement and growth. . .all the things that make this a wonderful place to live and visit! We would like to thank all of the vendors who have participated in the annual event! We are so proud to get to work with each one of you and we are so thankful for your trust in us!

Until next year. . . Thank You Vendors!

LT. GOVERNOR VISIT TO BROKEN BOW & MFR

We would like to thank Lt. Governor Mike Foley for making the trip to Broken Bow to welcome the contestants and specta-tors to the Mid-States Finals Rodeo held here in Broken Bow.

Congratulations to all of our area contestants, including Women’s All-Around, Ginalee Sinners. Ginalee is employed at Chamber Team Member TEAM Physical Therapy!

The Secret Garden Mickey’s Greenhouse

Tropical Sno Sandy’s Bake & Take Morningclark Crochet

Julies Handmade Cards & Crafts The Smoke Shack Vang’s Village Shop

Smoken’ Hot Steakhouse Tacos El Gordo

Wagon Wheel Farms

Country Catering The Cookie Farm Ana’s Pupusas EK Farm Goods

Soderholm Farms Dot Dot Smile

Scentsy with Jessica & Brad Potter Karen’s Comfort Crystals The Antique Korner Schneider Concessions

G Dreams Creations & Gifts

From the Chamber Office

I know I said it last month but it is true again this month—the more things change the more they stay the same. The Executive Team, along with some recruits are starting the process for a new hire for the Executive Director again. I will still be here filling the seat and am so grateful to have Hannah here 3 days a week.

This is setting up to be a busy month and we are kicking things off with some Ribbon Cuttings, GROW Awards and even a Ground Breaking. Things will kick off on Saturday, October 10th with a Ribbon Cutting for Cuzn Eddyz Campground in Merna. Then on the 16th we’ll be welcoming Lt. Governor Mike Foley and our State Representative Matt Williams to town for a GROW Award at

Gary’s Super Foods, Ribbon Cuttings at Christian Life Center, Broken Bow Floral and Plant Studio and Click Family Healthcare as well as a little collaboration with Custer Economic Development Corporation as they break ground on their housing project.

We are so excited to share “The Chamber Meal Deal” with the community. For just $25 you will get 2 flash frozen steaks, 2 potatoes to bake, a can of vegetables and dinner rolls. You could say it is our version of a Meal Kit for 2. If you would like to order a Meal Deal please call us at the Chamber or seek out one of the Chamber Board Members. There is a contest happening amongst the Board Members who can sell the most tickets. Don’t know who the Board Members are? Check out the last page of this newsletter for the complete list!

Another event that we are excited about is the Annual Sidewalk Spooks and Trunk or Treat Around the Square. We are looking forward to seeing the little ghosts. ghouls and goblins as they take over the Downtown Square on Octo-ber 30th from 2:00 to 5:00ish! Of course, there will be a few changes this year—we’ll be asking participants to be aware of their space, wear a mask and some of our businesses will be setting up right in front of the business as a Sidewalk Spook. This will save some of the bottle neck in businesses and hopefully keep things flowing smooth! Also we have added an hour on to the time of the event so those littlest trick or treaters can come earlier! You’ll find ser-vice businesses and off the square businesses set up for the Trunk or Treat portion around the Square. One thing we will need some assistance with is Crossing Guards. Since One Box was moved up to Halloween weekend there may be some extra traffic in town and we want to keep all the participants safe! If you can volunteer an hour, 2 or the full 3 to man a stop sign and protecting the kiddos please give us a call at the Chamber Office.

Also this month we will be sending out the SurveyMonkey link for the Annual Voting for the 2021-2023 Board of Directors positions. We have a great group of nominees so far and can’t wait to see how the Chamber Team votes and what our future looks like. We are appreciative of the Board Members who have given their time and talents to our community.

Looks like I better get busy with the events coming up! So looking forward to being out and about in the community in October celebrating all things Broken Bow and Custer County!

New Administrative Assistant

Hello! My name is Hannah Jones and I am so excited about this opportunity to work at the Broken Bow Chamber with Deb!

I have grown up in Broken Bow my whole life and I have always really loved this small town I call home. I am the daughter of Mike and Amber Evans, owners of Evans Feed Co. here in town! Growing up in a family that owns a small business has definitely given me an appreciation for all local businesses and their hard-work!

I also am married to Zac Jones and we have a son, Callum Jones! We live here in town and we absolutely love this community!

I look forward to meeting you all and getting to work with you all!

Stop in to say ‘Hi” on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays when I will be at the front desk!

Welcome New CAPABLE Director

A committee consisting of Custer County superintendents and business leaders selected Jessi Chandler Mason as the Executive Director for CAPABLE (Custer Alliance for Preparing and Advocating for Business, Labor, and Education) beginning in October 2020.

Jessi Chandler Mason comes to CAPABLE from a diverse social work background. She began her social work career in Lincoln, Nebraska working as a women’s advocate at a domestic violence shelter, and eventually transitioned to working with refugees at Lutheran Family Services where she served as both a Health Care Liaison and a Refugee Job Developer. After her return to the area, Jessi has spent the past 7 years working at Central Plains Center for Services in the Education and Training Voucher program serving current and former state wards attending college.

Custer CAPABLE President, Logan Lightfoot, expressed the organization’s excitement to welcome Mrs. Mason as Executive Director. “We are thrilled to have Jessi join our team. Like all of our member schools and businesses, she is very passionate about the success of Custer County, and committed to the development of area students.”

When asked about the opportunity to serve as the executive director for CAPABLE, she

was very optimistic. “I graciously accept this opportunity and I am beyond thrilled to begin my work

with CAPABLE. This position combines my passion for growing and bettering our rural communities and enhancing learning opportunities for area students. I look forward to getting to know the students and businesses of Custer County and developing meaningful relationships and partnerships.”

The Broken Bow Chamber of Commerce is proud to collaborate with The Broken Bow School

and invite the Broken Bow Schools Fans to the

2020 Homecoming Pep Rally Friday, October 9, 2020

Set to begin at 1:00 pm at the Broken Bow High School Practice Field!

We ask that you congregate in family groups and wear your masks!

Thank You KBear Country 92.3 for providing music and sound, V-Bar for

providing the stage as well as friends and family supporters!

Anselmo-Merna Homecoming 2020 Royalty!

King & Queen Kade Safranek & Clair Cooksley

1st Attendants

Joel Finney & Emmalee Bartak

2nd Attendants Seth Chandler & Kaitlyn Jacquot

Kindergarten Pages

Dax Bartak & Maicey Seda

2019 King & Queen Wyatt Porter & Alexis Zimmer

Ansley Public School Homecoming 2020 Royalty!

King & Queen

Tycen Bailey & Taylor Haines

Prince & Princess Garrison Fernau & Starla Divine

Crown Bearers

Sebastian Clay & Khloe Jacobson

Photo Credit Leslie Safranek

Courtesy Photo

END OF YEAR MEMBERSHIP STATEMENTS

Statements will be mailed for 2021 membership by mid-month. There are many reasons to renew your membership, including building connections and business advocates. Membership bring instant credibility and resources including, but not limited to our referral program, directory, social media, events and e-blasts. The Chamber works closely with Custer Economic Development, the City of Broken Bow, Custer County Tourism and the Custer County Ag Society/Custer County Fairgrounds to keep you informed of activities and/or events in our communities, as well as things that could be potentially damaging to your businesses, including the newest scams. One of the greatest perks of membership is knowing when you give back through the Chamber you are helping others, which helps our business community, non-profits, organizations and the community as a whole.

When our business community is strong, the local economy is strong and that is good for everyone!

Broken Bow Chamber Meal Deal

Pre-Order your tickets by October 21st

for a Steak Dinner Meal Kit for 2!

Pick up time for your Meal Deal Kits will be 4:00—7:00 pm on the 22nd of October!

You can stop by the Chamber Office to place your order OR

contact one of the Chamber Board of Directors.

As a note: The Board has been challenged to a contest to see who can sell the most

tickets. That winning Board member will not only receive Cupcakes for dessert BUT more

importantly they will have bragging rights!!

For only $25 your kit will include:

2 flash frozen New York Strip Steaks (approx 8 oz each),

2 Russet Potatoes to bake, Canned Vegetables to chose from

and 2 Dinner Rolls!

Take your kit home as an easy meal prep!

Broken Bow Public Library Pumpkin Contest!

Your entry must be a gourd or pumpkin, but how you make it look like a book character is up to you!

Categories: Birth—Pre K K-5th Grade

6th-12th Grade Adult

Drop your entry off on Monday, October 26th.

All entries will be on display from October 27th-29th

for public viewing.

WINNERS from each category will be chosen by popular vote and

announced on Friday, October 30th!

Each winner will receive a new book!!!

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9 Broken Bow Homecoming Pep Rally 1:00 pm

10 Cuzn Eddyz Campground Ribbon Cutting 6:00 pm

11 12 13 Teen Craft on Broken Bow Public Library Facebook Live at 4:00 pm. Stop by the Library to pick up supplies!

14 Events Committee Meeting @ Noon

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16 GROW Award Gary’s—1:45 pm Ground Breaking w/ CEDC—2:30 pm RC—Christian Life Center—3:00 pm RC—Broken Bow Floral & Plant Studio—3:30 pm RC Click Family Healthcare—4:00 pm

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21 Executive Team Meeting @ 4:00 pm

22 Chamber Meal Deal Pick-up 4:00—7:00 pm Chamber Office

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27 Adult Craft on Broken Bow Public Library Facebook Live at 4:00 pm. Stop by the Library to pick up supplies!

28 Regular Board of Directors Meeting @ 4:00 pm Pints for Polio @ Kinkaider Brewing 5:00 -8:00 pm

29 30 Sidewalk Spooks and Trunk or Treat around the Square! 2:00—5:00 pm Halloween Drive-Thru @ the Library. Drive through the Alley from 4:30—5:30 pm

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OCTOBER 2020

Broken Bow Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and Staff

Broken Bow Chamber of Commerce 424 South 8th Ave., Suite 4 | Broken Bow, NE 68822 | 308-872-5691 | www.brokenbow-ne.com

OFFICERS Levi French, Sargent Pipe Co.; President

Gavin Higgins, KCNI/KBBN Radio; Vice President Michaela Bissonette, Melham Medical Center; Treasurer

Travis Barker, EZ IT Solutions; Past President

STAFF Deb Kennedy, Executive Director

Hannah Jones, Administrative Assistant

DIRECTORS Darren Tobey, Broken Bow Public Schools

Michelle Nelson, Custer County Ag Society/Fairgrounds Andrew Ambriz, CEDC

Lauren Long, Adams Land & Cattle, LLC Shantel Daake, Bruning Bank

Carol Ostendorf, Nebraska State Bank

bbowchamber Broken Bow Nebraska Chamber of Commerce

Market on the Square and Summer Celebrations in the Square