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Grand Island Area Chamber of Commerce - Recent News
Stay up to date with recent Grand Island community and Chamber news.Thursday, November 25, 2021The Grand Island Chamber of Commerce encourages the community to spend time visiting small businesses this Saturday in recognition of the nationally branded Small Business Saturday. Read more(0) CommentsMonday, November 22, 2021The Grand Island Chamber of Commerce encourages the community to spend time visiting small businesses in the community this Saturday in recognition of the nationally branded Small Business Saturday. Read more(0) Comments
Friday, November 19, 2021Does Nebraska’s tax strategy need to be modernized? A proposal from Omaha’s Platte Institute, called Blueprint Nebraska, would change the state’s tax rates to better foster growth in the current economic landscape. Read more(0) CommentsMonday, November 8, 2021Encouraging the community to shop locally is at the forefront of the Chamber’s mission — and for good reason. There are many benefits to Grand Island, and to each of us, by choosing to shop at locally owned businesses. When purchasing items locally instead of online, you are not only supporting that local business owner, but also the local community as a whole. Read more(0) Comments
Friday, September 24, 2021Grand Island business leaders listed workforce and housing as their top concerns during a meeting with Nebraska Chamber staff Thursday at the Riverside Golf Club. The meeting was sponsored by the Grand Island Chamber of Commerce and the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce and Industry. More than a dozen people attended the hourlong meeting where they focused on concerns and opportunities that need to be addressed to keep the community growing. Read more(0) CommentsFriday, September 10, 2021Grand Island’s economy continues to see positive growth following a year affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. But motor vehicle sales in Hall County declined in June after a strong rebound in sales following the pandemic. Read more(0) Comments
Friday, August 6, 2021Grand Island’s economy saw a huge boost in May as it had the best ever net taxable sales of $98,386,000 for that month, according to recent figures from the Nebraska Department of Revenue. That was a 34.5% increase from May 2020 when the local economy was struggling with the pandemic. Read more(0) Comments
Friday, July 30, 2021Statistics released by the Grand Island Chamber of Commerce this week shows the average sold price of a house in Grand Island in June was $220,529, compared to $171,016 in June of 2020, which is an increase of nearly $50,000 in a 12-month period. Read more(0) CommentsCategories- Look Local Grow Local (2)
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