Nebraska One of the Best States for
Business!
Nebraska ranks 7th among Forbes magazine's recently released
"Best States
for Business" list.
The magazine examined all 50 states according to 30 metrics
in the
categories of business costs, labor, regulatory environment,
economic
climate, growth prospects, and quality of life.
"There is little doubt that Nebraska needs to continue
working to improve
its business climate and overall tax structure for Nebraska
families," said
Governor Dave Heineman. "However, the ranking from Forbes
offers a snapshot
of the progress we're making and a clear window into the future
of growth
and economic opportunity for our state."
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Bestows
Grand Island Chamber of Commerce with Accreditation
On June 6, 2006, the Accrediting Board of the U.S. Chamber
of Commerce designated the Grand Island Chamber of Commerce
as an Accredited chamber with 3-Stars. Accreditation indicates
that a chamber of commerce operates under effective organizational
procedures and contributes to significant positive change
in the community. To achieve this standing, we performed an
intensive self-assessment of our operations in eight areas
of work, including governance, government affairs, and technology.
For more information on the Accreditation Program, click on
the Accreditation logo.
Chamber Bucks
The retail market in Grand Island remains strong; Grand Island
had almost
$68 million in retail sales in July (the last month reported).
Here's a
great way to increase the dollars spent in our community and
keep those cash
registers humming -- Chamber Bucks.
Chamber Bucks are available in $5 or $10. They are used just
like a gift
certificate and are ideal for:
*Christmas gifts
*Birthdays or anniversaries
*Safety awards
*Contest prizes
Chamber Bucks can be purchased at the Chamber Office and
are redeemable at
most Grand Island Chamber businesses.
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