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INVOLVEMENT.
Our INVOLVEMENT goes deeper than just being involved or participating. It's helping shape our community for the future. We offer numerous opportunities for you and your business to become involved in the Chamber and the community.
Chamber Ambassador Groups & Committees meet regularly and offer networking, education and community outreach opportunities.
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Learn more about our Ambassador Groups and Committees:
AMBASSADOR GROUPS.
ENVOYS.
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS NETWORK.
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COLONELS.
COMMITTEES.
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AGRICULTURE.
Chair: Nick Ward - Ward Laboratories
Meeting Schedule: 3rd Thursday, every other month, at noon
The Agriculture Committee aims to provide and support programs that promote agriculture and encourage urban/rural cooperation. Some of the Agriculture Committee's programs are currently tied to the Nebraska Cattlemen's Classic, Gateway Farm Expo, Buffalo County 4-H, Nebraska Livestock Judging Classic, and educational meetings.
This committee is open to all Kearney Area Chamber Members. Other Partners in our Agriculture Team include Gateway Farm Expo, Nebraska Cattlemen's Classic, and 4-H Auction Committee.
Chair: Mark Liljehorn - Legacy Outdoor
Meeting Schedule: 1st Thursday of each month at 4:00 p.m.
The Business & Education Committee's purpose is to advance opportunities for small businesses, promote diversity, and educate members about current trends and technologies. This group will also work to connect students with business and educational opportunities to equip and develop future leaders. This group also assists with the Junior Achievement program.
This committee is open to all Kearney Chamber Members.
BUSINESS & EDUCATION.
DIGITAL MARKETING CLUB.
Meeting Schedule: Quarterly
Digital Marketing Club provides workshops and webinars from experienced or high-level community members to provide the most up-to-date information on all things technology and social media! Please contact the Chamber for more information.
Committee Contact - Heather Ullman
Meeting Schedule: Quarterly at Noon
The Kearney Hospitality & Events Group's purpose is to increase the number of visitors to Kearney by marketing retail and tourism opportunities for conventions, festivals, and special events.
The Kearney Hospitality & Events Group does this by assisting other Chamber Committees with facilitating marketing communication in the Kearney area and providing input to the Kearney Visitor’s Bureau. This committee is open to all Kearney Chamber Members.
HOSPITALITY & EVENTS.
LEADS BLUE.
LEADS Blue Chair: Tiarra Rouse - TEAM Physical Therapy P.C.
Co-Chair: Elijah Landell - Rising Tide Leadership Development
Meeting Schedule: 2nd & 4th Thursday, 8:30 a.m.
LEADS Green Chair: Shawn Mitchell - BirchKey Digital
Co-Chair: Leslie Hinrichsen - Globe Life Family Heritage - Arndt Agency
Meeting Schedule: 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 8:30 a.m.
The purpose of our LEADS Groups is to create a close-knit networking group of professionals in the area to create increased business and revenue. LEADS is mainly for professionals that rely on referrals (or leads). There is only one individual from any particular industry in each group so there is no overlapping.
The group meets bi-weekly and gets to know each other and each other's services very well with the intention being that any given individual in the group would feel comfortable referring a client, friend, or family member to any other given individual in the group. To inquire about joining a LEADS Group, please contact Joseph Hiatt.
LEADS GREEN.
Meeting Schedule: As Needed
The purpose of the Legislative Committee is to monitor and initiate appropriate action on legislative matters that may impact the Kearney Area. The Legislative Committee does this by keeping chamber members aware of local, state, and national political issues. This committee is open to all Kearney Chamber Members. Please contact Derek Rusher for more information..
LEGISLATIVE.
SENIOR COALITION.
Chair: Jackie Purdy
Meeting Schedule: 4th Tuesday of each month at 10:00 a.m.
The purpose of the Senior Coalition is to offer monthly community education to the retired community. This committee is open to all retired (or age of retirement) Kearney Chamber members. For more information, please contact Heather Ullman.