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Your wisdom, expertise and assistance could be invaluable for any number
of Chamber-sponsored committees and events. Many are at the heart
of what makes Grand Island such a great community. Should you see
a committee or event you’d like to become involved with, please
contact us at info@gichamber.com
Ag Committee –
Gary Kiser, TierOne Bank, Chair
In order to enhance urban and rural relationships, the Grand Island
Chamber’s Ag Committee recognizes the importance of agriculture
in a number of ways. This includes involvement in:
- Ag Day - March 25
- Fonner Park Nebraska State
4-H Horse Expo - July
- Husker Harvest Days
- September
- Ag Producers Ag Appreciation Event – December
The importance of agriculture to our overall economic well-being is
phenomenal. The Chamber stresses the role of a thriving farm economy
on the business sector. info@gichamber.com
The Ambassadors are representatives of Grand Island and area businesses
who volunteer to assist in welcoming new partners at ribbon cuttings,
Business After Hours, groundbreakings, and other special events.
The Ambassadors strengthen the link between our business partners
and the Chamber Board and staff. Volunteerism is based on individual
participation levels. The Ambassadors are bound together by team
goals and accomplishments. More potential Ambassador volunteers
are welcome to join the teams who are committed to supporting the
business community and the Chamber.
Networking opportunities abound for each Ambassador while carrying
on the work of the Chamber through Ambassador events, open houses,
and one on one contact with Chamber Partners.
As the eyes and ears of the Chamber, the Ambassadors connect with
our community, and through that involvement, help the Chamber continue
its place as the premier business organization in the area.
Ambassadors Purpose:
- To carry out a continuing year-round contact program with Chamber
partners.
- To keep partners informed of the purpose and activities of the
Grand Island Chamber and our community.
- To solicit opinion and suggestions from our partners.
- To welcome new partners to the Grand Island Chamber and help
in the celebration of events with current Chamber partnership.
- In general, the Ambassadors are the liaison between the Chamber
partnership and the Chamber board of directors, committees, and
staff.
All the business of the Chamber Ambassadors is carried out in a
lively atmosphere with awards, social gatherings, and meetings to
encourage participation in Chamber partnership, events and programs.
Current Ambassador
Points
Harvest of Harmony Parade
One of Central Nebraska's largest events! The Harvest of Harmony
Parade attracts almost 90 bands and tens of thousands of people.
There are three basic types of floats in the Harvest of Harmony
Parade: walking units, single vehicle and towed decorated floats.
Judged categories are Civic, School, Children, and Business. Cash
prizes, trophies and ribbons are awarded. Two special awards are
the Grand Marshal's Choice and Spirit Award. Float judging will
take place the evening of Friday, October 5th at Fonner Park. Non-judged
categories are Civic Non-Competitive and Business Non-Competitive
Information Technology – Tonja
Broadwell, KDSI, Chair
The Grand Island Chamber’s Information Technology Committee
helps create awareness and knowledge of both current and emerging
technology and supports and promotes technological projects. These
include holding seminars with current IT training, writing articles
about current trends, and following legislation as it relates to
telecommunications and technology and how it benefits Grand Island's
business community. info@gichamber.com
Governmental Affairs
– Tom Pirnie, GI Express, Chair
The Grand Island Chamber's Governmental Affairs Committee studies
legislation important to the business community and submits recommended
actions to the Chamber’s board of directors. The board’s
position is then forwarded to the appropriate governing body for
consideration in its deliberations. This ensures that the position
of the business community in Grand Island and Hall County is known
at the local and state levels. info@gichamber.com
Young Professionals
– Tanya Janulewicz, Leininger, Smith, Johnson, Baack, Placzek
& Allen, Chair
The Grand Island Chamber of Commerce's Young Professionals Group
was developed at the suggestion of many businesses as a tool to
use in recruiting and retaining young professionals and future leaders
to Grand Island. The group will focus its efforts on ensuring the
young professionals in the community are aware of opportunities
for inclusion, service, and leadership potential. Potential newcomers
to Grand Island will be able to utilize members of this group as
a resource - matching current Grand Island young professionals with
recruits. info@gichamber.com
Application
to be in the Young Professionals
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