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THURSDAY AUGUST 17 7:00 PM Lawn Chairs on the Square

FRIDAY AUGUST 18 5:00 PM Columbus BBQ Classic 5 - 8 PM Foam Dance - 5th grade and younger 6:00 PM United Way Lazy River Duck Run 6:00 PM Lynette’s Dance Studio 7:00 PM Pet Show 7:30 - 11:30 “On the Fritz” - Street Dance 8:00 - 11:00 Foam Dance - 6th grade and older 9:00 PM Melodrama - Platte Valley Playhouse “The Perilous Passing of Prudence Proudwell”

SATURDAY AUGUST 19 8:00 AM All Ford Car Show 8:30 AM “I’m a Little Cutie” Baby Show 9:00 - 7:00 Inflatables 10:00 AM Daniel Christian (musician)

11:00 AM United Way Duck Run awards 11:00 AM Columbus BBQ Classic 11:30 AM Barb’s School of Dance & Desiree’s Dancers 11:00 - 1:00 “Rocks in a Pocket” 12:30 PM “Hall of Flame” Rib Eating Contest 1:00 PM Columbus Jazz Orchestra 1:30 PM Buffalo Bill Historical Tour 2:30 PM All - City High School Drumline 2:30 - 4:00 Cowboy & Cowgirl Party 3:00 PM Talent Show 3:30 PM Buffalo Bill Historical Tour 4:00 PM Car Show Awards 5:00 PM Heartland Gymnastics 5:30 PM Barrel House Blues Band 7:00 PM YMCA 1 mile Color Run 7:30 - 11:30 Eckophonic - Street Dance 7:30 PM Lip Sync Contest 9:00 - 11:00 Teen Dance

SUNDAY August 20 9:15 AM First United Methodist Church service 11:00 AM Turtle Races 11:30 AM iDance Project 11:00 - 1:00 Agribusiness “Celebrate Ag Lunch” 12:00 PM Wiener Dog Races 1:00 PM Root Marm Chicken Farm Jug Band 1:00 PM Pedal Push Tractor Pull contest 3:00 PM Columbus Days Parade

thecolumbuspage.com753 33rd Avenue

Columbus, Nebraska(402) 564-2769Issue 393 | August 2017

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BBQ Classic & Beer GardenFri. Aug. 18th 5 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Sat. Aug. 19th 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Sponsored by: Great Western Bank, Pillen Family Farms, and The Columbus Telegram

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2017-2018Board of DirectorsSteve Line, Chairman of

the BoardDennis Grennan, Chair-

ElectVanessa Oceguera,

Promotions Division Chair

Lisa Kaslon, Community Development Division Chair

Chris Langan, Business Development Division Chair

Kurt Shevlin, TreasurerBill Flint, Past ChairRuss FreemanBen HellbuschChad VanCleaveSharee JedlickaKen CurryDr. Randy HinzeDr. Luke LemkeSarah Pillen

Ex-Officio MembersMayor Jim Bulkley, City of

ColumbusJerry Engdahl, Platte

County SupervisorJessica Kuehler,

CommodoresBernie Hansen, NE Dept.

of Labor

Our Mission:Enhancing the economic well-being and quality of life in the Columbus Area.

Dues include $2 per year subscription for your Catalyst.

Kara Asmus K.C. Belitz Bonnie EsslingerSandie FischerDeb LosekeSharyle Sands

Workforce CoordinatorPresidentOffice ManagerEvents Planner, Entrepreneur/Membership DeveloperConvention & Visitors Bureau DirectorVice President

Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce Staff

Hospitality sponsors provide beverages for meetings held in the

Chamber conference room and also have a table to showcase their

business!

August Hospitality Sponsor

Monday, August 285:00 - 6:30 PM

Hosted by:

atRamada - Columbus

265 33rd AveHors d’oeuvres and beverages.

All employees of ANY Chamber member are invited to attend!

August Business After Hours

SUMMER SERIES POP-UP EVENTSFree Food & Giveaways! Enter to win $2000!

Friday, August 4th11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.NE 150 Whistle StopDowntown Columbus - 26th Ave & 12th St.

Monday, August 7th11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Centro Hispano & Columbus Family Resource Center3111 19th St.

*Follow the Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce for a live drawing of the winner of $2,000+ in Columbus Bucks!

Tuesday, August 8th12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.Thrivent Financial1468 25th Ave #1

Thursday, August 10th12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.Downtown Business AssociationFrankfort Square

Saturday, August 19th 9:00 a.m. Facebook Live Drawing of Winner!

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Leadership Columbus is a leadership development program that motivates participants to develop and enhance the quality of their leadership and skill in serving their community. Participants attend monthly sessions based on different topics such as agriculture, education, government, and economic development.

Applications for the 2017-2018 Leadership Columbus class are now being accepted. The

APPLY TODAY FOR LEADERSHIP COLUMBUS!

SIGN UP FOR THE ‘GO PLAY’ GOLF TOURNAMENT It’s time to grab your clubs and help raise funds for local school and non-school sports organizations! That’s right, the Go Play Golf tournament is coming up. This four-person scramble co-sponsored by the Chamber helps raise funds for the Go Play Sports clincs put on in the springtime.

Golfers will enjoy a pork lunch courtesy of Pillen

COLUMBUS DAYS ROYALTY NAMEDThe Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce has announced Bob Arp and Pat Anderson as King Ferdinand & Queen Isabella XLIII.

Anderson has served Columbus in a multitude of roles, highlighted by service to the Columbus Community Hospital Foundation and Auxiliary, Columbus Public Library, Friends of Music, PEO, and Federated Church. Professionally, she was business manager in her family vet practice.

Arp is known to many as a Principal at Scotus and Lakeview, but his community contributions don’t end there. He is a 32-year member of Columbus Noon Lions Club and has also given service to Columbus Area United Way, Arts Council, Crime Stoppers, Friends of Music, TeamMates, St. Bonaventure Church, and many other organizations.

The pair will be crowned at the Coronation Celebration.

Coronation CelebrationMonday, August 14th at Ramada - Columbus5:30 p.m. social, 6:30 p.m. dinner, coronation to follow. $35 per person. Tables of eight may be reserved for $300.

RSVP to Bonnie at the Chamber by Wednesday, August 9th: thecolumbuspage.com, 564-2769, or chamber@megavision.com.

Tuesday, August 8th, Elks Country Club, Noon Shotgun Start

Family Farms and Hy-Vee, flag prizes and pin prizes, and finish their day with a fantastic steak dinner courtesy of Cargill Meat Solutions and Hy-Vee. Their will also be an auction following dinner.

Four-person team: $300, Individual golfer: $75Sign up at thecolumbuspage.com or contact the Chamber at 564-2769, chamber@megavision.com.

application is available online at www.thecolumbuspage.com/Leadership.

The Application deadline is Friday, August 25th. For more information contact Sharyle Sands at 564-2769, ssands@megavision.com.

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: NSAA GIRLS GOLFThe NSAA Nebraska Girls Class “B” Golf Tournament will be held October 9 & 10 at Quail Run Golf Course. The organizing committee is seeking volunteers from the community to assist with the two-day tournament.

The Committee is in need of approximately 40 - 50 volunteers each day. If anyone is interested in helping with the tournament please call Deb Loseke at the Columbus/Platte County Convention & Visitors Bureau at 402-564-2769 or Al Niedbalski at 402-564-3258.

Summer Interns Experience Columbus FunThe Drive for Five recently hosted three different social events for interns who were in the area enhancing their skills over the summer. The goal was to connect our visitors to activities and services around Columbus, elevating their experiences in our community, and perhaps motivating them to make this their permanent home after graduation.

The interns reported they’ve had a positive experience living in our city and some of them do wish to pursue job opportunities here in the future.

Through programs like Intern’s Night Out, the Chamber has been able to promote area businesses which will ultimately increase profits for those business owners. We wish the best for our visiting interns and certainly hope they will return when it is time to begin their career.

Columbus Barbecue ClassicAnother stellar group of BBQ vendors are in Columbus August 18-19, serving up their specialties at the Columbus Barbecue Classic. This year’s vendors include: Papa Tom’s, Hickory Road BBQ & Catering, 9 South Char Grill, Wild West Bar-B-Que & Catering, Buresh Catering & Barbeque.

Relax in the Columbus Volunteer Firefighters beer garden with live music by “On the Fritz” on Friday night and “Eckophonic” on Saturday night. Columbus Barbecue Classic is serving Friday 5-11:30pm & Saturday 11am-11:30pm.

The Columbus Barbecue Classic is brought to you by Great Western Bank, Pillen Family Farms, and Columbus Telegram.

If you or someone you know is looking for a job, send a resume to Kara Asmus at drive45@megavision.com or upload it to SomethingGoodColumbus.com/careers for assistance connecting with the businesses who are looking for your skill set.

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Trainer: Elizabeth Smith, Central Community College Leadership Development Coordinator

Success in any relationship, whether it be business or personal relies on effective communication.

Learn about the barriers in communication and how verbal and non-verbal communications work hand-in-hand at the next Supervisor Training hosted by the Chamber’s Drive for Five team.

Drive for Five Sponsors: FreeChamber Members: $20Non-Chamber Members: $30

Register by Thursday, August 10th at thecolumbuspage.com or contact Kara at 564-2769, drive45@megavision.com.

Hurry, class size is limited!

*Lunch provided at 11:30, course begins at 11:45 and will conclude by 1:00 p.m.

SUPERVISOR TRAINING: CONQUERING COMMUNICATIONMonday, August 14th, 11:30 a.m.m to 1:00 p.m. at the Chamber

Wanted: Amazon Test CasesIs your business looking to increase its nation or even world-wide sales? Well you’re in luck! The Chamber Entrepreneurship Committee is looking for a business to work with to try out some new best practices for scaling a retail business online.Contact Sandie at 564-2769 for more details.

WEBINAR: INTRO TO INSTAGRAMIf a picture is really worth a thousand words, then Instagram can be your brand’s digital story book! That is, if you’re using it correctly. Learn the basics of this photo-sharing platform in the next training brought to you by the Chamber and Amanda Polacek Communications Strategy.

This training will be offered online as a webinar and will also be recorded and archived on the Chamber website if you are unable to attend.

A link to view the webinar will be emailed in advance to those who sign up for the training.

Cost: $10. Register online at TheColumbusPage.com or contact Bonnie at 564-2769 or chamber@megavision.com.

Wednesday, August 23rd 10:00-11:00 a.m. ~ Online

The Streetscaping Committee is back at it again this summer recognizing business owners for their efforts in projecting a positive, first impression as we continue to welcome visitors, interns and potential new residents to our community.If you’ve seen a business that should receive the 1st Impression award, contact Bonnie at the Chamber office at chamber@megavision.com or 564-2769.

Help us Recognize Good First Impressions

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Columbus Motor Company, 25 Year Member Award, Dave Whalen and Jessica Kuehler

Loseke Veterinary Services, Ryan Loseke, Skipper Jessica Kuehler, June and Elizabeth Loseke

St. Benedict Center, New Member, Skipper Jessica Kuehler and Father Thomas Leitner

Commodores recognized New MemberDirection Home Inspection, Keith Bignell

DAV, New Member, Jim Jakub, Skipper Jessica Kuehler and Jamie Jakub

Pizza Hut, Member Visit, Skipper Jessica Kuehler and Tony Bock

JULY COMMODORE COFFEE CALLS

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JULY INVESTMENTS - Thank You!A & M Business Printing, Al

& Mary Lerch A.L.M. Services, Alan Micek Air Comfort Heating and

Cooling, Steve SimmonsBank of the West, Robert

Willcoxson Camaco Columbus

Manufacturing, Mike Niemann

Caring Senior Service, Jason McDermott

Columbus Area Right-to-Life, Barb McPhillips

Columbus Motor Company, Dave Whalen

Columbus Noon Rotary Club, Richard Snyder

Columbus Public Library Foundation, Ramona Kluth

Columbus Sales Pavilion, Travis Bock

Columbus Sertoma Club, Todd Halligan

Columbus Training Center, Sean Martys

D.A. Davidson, Brian Bunkers & Terry Millard

Ewert’s Drywall Inc., Charles & Douglas Ewert

EZ Nutrition Consulting, Elaine Farley-Zoucha

First Nebraska Bank, Lydell Woodbury

Follett Columbus Campus Bookstore, Danielle Beiermann

Fort Western Stores, Nate Easley

Goc’s Properties, Toby Goc Gokie, Jeff Grace Episcopal Church,

Ellie Thober HDR, Dennis Grennan Hollman Media, LLC, Travis

Hollman Imagine That Scrapbooking

& Gifts, Audra Jedlicka Keep Columbus Beautiful,

Vanessa Oceguera Kubler Management, Rick

Kubler Kula’s Exhaust & Repair,

Dwayne Kula Lippert, John Little Messengers, Inc.,

Rebecca Anderson Mastercare Patient

Equipment, Inc, Mary Novotne

Maul, Tom M. Attorney at Law

Maximus, Cory Reeder Midwest Medical Transport

Co., Susan Hellbusch Modern Asset Management,

LLC, Jan Schmeits Motion Industries, Dan

Luedtke Nebraska TreeWorks, Inc.,

Shawn Howell Otte Oil & Propane, Trish

Harding Pinnacle Bank, Dann Smith

Region V Services, Gwen Hein

Samson, Inc., Scott Mueller Slumberland Furniture, Scott

Bales SpecialTee Screen Printing,

Lisa Garrett Stuart Cromwell, William

Abbott Tessendorf & Tessendorf,

P.C., Gale Tessendorf The Heritage at Meridian

Gardens, Rachelle Congdon

Time in a Treasure, Betty Osborn

Torin Products, Inc., Nathan Bernstein

Trautwein, Robert & Judy Wilke Cattle Company, Paul

Wilke Z Last Electric, LLC, Lori

Olmer

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!Small House Cakes & More Luz Perez 4428 23rd St. Columbus (402) 490-2391 Restaurants & Lounges Sponsor: Centro Hispano

Quelex Maids Cleaning Service Sandra Quelex 3317 25th St. #46 Columbus(402) 681-1261 Cleaning Services Sponsor: Centro Hispano

Lourdes Flores 1171 18th Ave. Columbus(402) 615-5743 Individuals Sponsor: Centro Hispano

Renew You Massage Therapy Carri Moore 1371 29th Ave, Suite 3 Columbus402-910-5978 Health Care/Medical Services Sponsor: Staff

Venemex Mary Rosa Morales 1816 8 St. Columbus(402) 562-7863 Photographers Sponsor: Centro Hispano

Contreras Cleaning Service Maria Contreras 110 42nd Rd. Columbus (402) 910-0230 Cleaning Services Sponsor: Centro Hispano

Walfredo Hung 3463 53rd Ave #4, Columbus(702) 477-5344Individuals Sponsor: Centro Hispano

Inked Screen Printing & Apparel Joe Marksmeier4618 31st St. Columbus(402) 910-8628 PrintersSponsor: Staff

Paulina’s Fashion Paulina Perez 107 12 St. Schuyler(402) 352-6094 Clothing Sponsor: Centro Hispano

M. L. Smith Law Office Morgan Eskra 1468 25th Ave, Suite 2 Columbus (402) 910-7085 Attorneys Sponsor: K.C. Belitz

Rock’n Rooster DonutsTim Kimball 3019 23rd St. Suite C Columbus (402) 606-4379 Restaurants & Lounges Sponsor: Sandie Fischer

Point To Point Integration Michael Cradit 2720 N 49th St. Omaha(402) 217-3896 Computer/Internet/Website Services Sponsor: Staff

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August 2017 Calendar of Events

Feeling green? Simply contact our office if you ’d like to switch from the printed version of the Catalyst to the electronic version that can be e-mailed to you. Call us at 402-564-2769.

Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce753 33rd Ave.

Columbus, NE 68601-6427402.564.2769 Fax: 402.564.2026

chamber@megavision.comwww.thecolumbuspage.com

PRSRT STDPOPAIDCOLUMBUS, NEPERMIT #500

01 Housing Committee Chamber 10:00 a.m.01 Commodore Call- Something Good Member Visits Chamber 10:00 a.m.02 Community Clean-Up Chamber 5:15 p.m.03 Youth Leadership Summit Chamber 8:00 a.m.03 Float Building Workshop Chamber 7:00 p.m.04 Something Good Summer Series Event - NE 150 Train Whistle Stop South of First National Bank 11:00 a.m.07 Something Good Summer Series Event hosted by Centro Hispano & Columbus Family Resource Center Columbus Community Center 11:30 a.m.08 Commodore Call Columbus Community Hospital Daycare 10:00 a.m.08 Columbus Days Commitee Chamber 10:30 a.m.08 Go Play Golf Outing Elks Country Club 11:00 a.m.08 Something Good Summer Series Event Thrivent Financial 12:00 p.m.09 Quality of Life Centers Chamber 8:00 a.m.09 Entrepreneurship Committee Chamber 9:00 a.m.10 Columbus/ Platte County Visitors Bureau Chamber 8:00 a.m.10 Commodore Call w/ Columbus Days Chamber 10:00 a.m.10 Something Good Summer Series Event hosted by DBA Frankfort Square 11:30 a.m.14 Supervisor Training - Conquering Communication Chamber 11:30 a.m.14 Branding Committee Chamber 1:30 p.m.14 Coronation Celebration Ramada 5:30 p.m.15 Commodore Call Centro Hispano 10:00 a.m.15 Finance Committee Chamber 7:00 a.m.15 Admirals Chamber 7:30 a.m. 16 Transportation Ramada 12:00 p.m.17 Commodore Call Rock ‘n Rooster 10:00 a.m.17-20 Columbus Days Downtown Columbus 22 Commodore Call 1C Church 10:00 a.m. 24 Royal Auction Committee Chamber 11:30 a.m.24 Taste of Columbus Committee Chamber 12:00 p.m. 28 Engaging Diversity Chamber 10:00 a.m.28 Board of Directors Chamber 12:00 p.m.28 Streetscaping Chamber 1:30 p.m.28 Business After Hours hosted by ARL Credit Services Ramada 5:00 p.m.30 Commodore Call CPS Middle School 5:00 p.m.