Committees
Economic Development Committee
Mission: Provide assistance and support to the recruitment of new business to our community and county.
Committee Members: Selected each year by the new Board of Directors Chair, members are from the Platinum level of the Economic Growth Champions.
Meetings: The first Tuesday at Noon in the Chamber & Development Board Room.
Contact: Gary@nparea.com
Leadership Lincoln County
Vision: To strengthen our community one person at a time by providing experiences to increase awareness and stimulate involvement.
Goals: Educate participants about the function and challenges of our community. Focusing on challenges that relate to the business community and the future direction of Lincoln County. This program strives to develop a pool of knowledgeable and influential individuals who will better serve their organizations and provide an expanded source for which to draw civic leadership.
Meetings
Sessions: Every 3rd Tuesday from August to May with a graduation program for those who complete the required amount of class hours.
Committee: Every 4th Tuesday at Noon in the Chamber & Development Board Room
Contact: Cassie@nparea.com
North Platte Young Professionals
Mission: To create and retain young leaders ages 21-40 in our community.
Vision: To create strength in the workplace by developing individuals in an informal, yet professional setting.
Meetings:
Power Hour: Every 2nd Thursday at Noon at NebraskaLand Bank Main Branch
YP After Hours Social: Periodically throughout the year- watch Chamber calendar for updates
Contact: cassie@nparea.com
Ambassadors
The North Platte Ambassadors endeavor to be a prestigious and forceful influence in support of the programs and efforts of North Platte Area Chamber of Commerce & Development Corporation, working to build and maintain within the Chamber sufficient manpower and finances to allow the advancement of its programs and efforts. The activities of the Ambassadors include the following:
- Meet and greet persons and groups from industry, business and government as well as dignitaries that visit the City of North Platte.
- Attend and represent the North Platte Chamber & Development Corporation at open house events of North Platte and Lincoln County businesses.
- Represent the North Platte Chamber & Development at area parades.
- Make periodic calls on all North Platte Area Chamber & Development members and serve as liaison between such members and the Chamber Board.
Events: Patron Party in the Spring and the Golf Classic the third weekend in August.
Chamber Hostesses
The Hostesses endeavor to be a prestigious and forceful influence in the community and for the North Platte Area Chamber of Commerce and Development Corporation. Hostesses shall work to build and maintain sufficient membership and financial resources to support and promote those programs that would be beneficial to the local community and the North Platte Area Chamber of Commerce and Development Corporation. The activities of the Hostesses include the following:
- Meet and greet individuals and groups from industry, business and government that visit the North Platte area.
- Attend and represent the Chamber at Open House events of area business/industry.
- Make periodic calls on Chamber members and serve as liaison between such members and the Chamber Board.
Events: Contribute support and sponsorship each year to several NebraskaLand Days activities such as the popular "Lunch with the Wild Bunch” and the “Kids Costume Parade".
Agri-Business Committee
Mission: To act as a supporter of the agricultural community by promoting cooperation between ag producers and businesses in West Central Nebraska.
Events: This committee organizes the Farm & Ranch Expo in February, 4-H Pancake Feed in July, and the Farmer Rancher Appreciation Banquet in December.
Meetings: Every 3rd Thursday at Noon in the Chamber & Development Board Room
(Check Chamber Calendar for changes)
Contact: Gary@nparea.com or Marla@nparea.com, 308-532-4966