Grand Island Area Chamber of Commerce - Recent News
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Jamie Karl
Monday, April 1, 2024
The Grand Island Area Chamber of Commerce and Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation are reminding businesses that April is National Internship Awareness Month. This annual event spotlights the benefits that internships offer students and employers by playing a key role in developing future talent.
Grand Island is one of Nebraska’s top communities for internships thanks to the city’s rapidly expanding economy and high quality of life. In recent years, Grand Island and its business community have dedicated significant resources to attract and retain young professionals — an initiative that is paying dividends as Grand Island's median age is under 35.
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Jamie Karl
Monday, April 1, 2024
“In periods where there is no leadership, society stands still. Progress occurs when courageous, skillful leaders seize the opportunity to change things for the better.”
- Harry S. Truman
Those are the words that came to mind during the Grand Island Chamber’s annual meeting, where DJ Eihusen, president and CEO of Chief Industries, delivered a timely and inspirational message.
Eihusen, the 2024 recipient of the Chamber’s Distinguished Service Award, spoke about how lucky Chief was to be part of Grand Island’s business community. He also reflected on the entrepreneurial boom that occurred in this community during the mid-century years after World War II.
From the late 1940s through the ‘50s, ‘60s, and into the early ‘70s, several legendary Grand Island businesses were born. Among them are The Bosselman Enterprises, Eakes Office Solutions, Five Points Bank, Hornady Manufacturing, and Chief itself.
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Tim Wojcik
Thursday, January 6, 2022
Grand Island is my home, and I am proud to call it my home. It has been for 36 years, and I plan for it to be for many years to come. In those 36 years, I’ve watched Grand Island grow from a cornfield-lined Highway 281 city of 35,000 people to a population of approximately 51,000 people and an ever-growing corridor. Like most businesses do, I subscribe to the belief that if you aren’t growing, you are dying.
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Monday, April 1, 2024The Grand Island Area Chamber of Commerce and Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation are reminding businesses that April is National Internship Awareness Month. This annual event spotlights the benefits that internships offer students and employers by playing a key role in developing future talent. Grand Island is one of Nebraska’s top communities for internships thanks to the city’s rapidly expanding economy and high quality of life. In recent years, Grand Island and its business community have dedicated significant resources to attract and retain young professionals — an initiative that is paying dividends as Grand Island's median age is under 35. Read more
Monday, April 1, 2024“In periods where there is no leadership, society stands still. Progress occurs when courageous, skillful leaders seize the opportunity to change things for the better.” - Harry S. Truman Those are the words that came to mind during the Grand Island Chamber’s annual meeting, where DJ Eihusen, president and CEO of Chief Industries, delivered a timely and inspirational message. Eihusen, the 2024 recipient of the Chamber’s Distinguished Service Award, spoke about how lucky Chief was to be part of Grand Island’s business community. He also reflected on the entrepreneurial boom that occurred in this community during the mid-century years after World War II. From the late 1940s through the ‘50s, ‘60s, and into the early ‘70s, several legendary Grand Island businesses were born. Among them are The Bosselman Enterprises, Eakes Office Solutions, Five Points Bank, Hornady Manufacturing, and Chief itself. Read more
Thursday, January 6, 2022Grand Island is my home, and I am proud to call it my home. It has been for 36 years, and I plan for it to be for many years to come. In those 36 years, I’ve watched Grand Island grow from a cornfield-lined Highway 281 city of 35,000 people to a population of approximately 51,000 people and an ever-growing corridor. Like most businesses do, I subscribe to the belief that if you aren’t growing, you are dying. Read more(0) CommentsCategories