Bellevue Chamber News Update October 15, 2020

Self-Development & Wellness Look no further than Bellevue! Visit our featured member businesses this week Click on the pictures for more details about each business

E V E N T S

COFFEE WITH KEVIN

Coffee With Kevin is an opportunity for members to connect with each other and enjoy learning from community business leaders. (Bellevue Chamber Members Only)

Friday, Oct. 16 at 8:30am Guest speaker:  Michael Knebel, candidate for Bellevue City Council, Ward 3 Michael was born and raised in Lincoln Nebraska and now lives in Bellevue with his wife and children. Michael has been employed with PayPal for the past three years as a Sanctions Investigator, and his wife is a travel nurse. Michael also serves on the leadership team of an international fatherhood organization called the Dad Edge Alliance.

Join us for our next Coffee With Kevin: Friday, Oct. 30 Guest speaker: Carol Blood, is running for re-election to the Nebraska State Senate to represent District 3.

Coffee With Kevin is a great opportunity to hear directly from the candidates and engage in respectful dialogue before the upcoming election. There will be no Coffee With Kevin Friday, October 23 As a reminder; the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce does not endorse any specific party or candidate.

Miller Financial Group 2211 Capehart Road Suite 105 Bellevue, Nebraska Please join us for Wake Up Wednesday at Miller Financial Group and meet Brad Starken, their newest financial advisor. Enjoy this networking event with like minded business professionals. October 28 from 7:30 am-9:00 am Register Here (There is no fee for this event)

Please remember; masks are required and social distancing is expected.

Annual Veterans Parade Now is the time that the Greater Bellevue Area Chamber of Commerce would be preparing for the 21st Annual Veterans Day Parade. The parade, held the Saturday before Veterans Day along Mission Avenue, celebrates and honors past and current veterans that have served defending our freedom.  Unfortunately, due to concerns related to the spread of COVID-19, the 2020 parade has been cancelled. This year, the Greater Bellevue Area Chamber of Commerce parade sponsors and partners will recognize the members of the Eastern Nebraska Veterans’ Home on Veterans Day, November 11th, 2020.

You're invited to attend the upcoming ribbon cuttings and welcome our newest members to the community. (Click on the company logos to see more information about each business)  Please remember; masks are required and social distancing is expected.

Ribbon Cutting Sylvan Learning Center Wednesday October 21 11:30 am - 12:30 PM   Location: 3615 Summit Plaza Bellevue, NE

Ribbon Cutting Beyond Dispensing Pharmacy & Compounding Wednesday October 28 4:00 pm -5:30 PM   Location: 2206 Longo Drive Ste. 209 Bellevue, NE Ribbon Cutting Latitude 41 Apartments Thursday October 29 4:00 pm -5:30 PM  Location: 10712 South 15th Street Bellevue, NE

We are excited to welcome Physicians Mutual Document Processing and Imaging to our Bellevue Community! Click on the video below to view highlights from the ribbon cutting event held Wednesday, Sept. 30

M E M B E R

H I G H L I G H T S

Bow Tie Tuesday Kevin visits two chamber member businesses each week wearing his bow tie. This week he visited Fort Crook Armory & Supplies and Romeo's Mexican Food & Pizza.

Kevin is pictured above at Fort Crook Armory & Supplies.

Kevin visiting Romeo's Mexican Food & Pizza.

Click on the logos to learn more about each business

C O M M U N I T Y

B U S I N E S S

Your Small Business is The Heartbeat of Our Economy

Start Your Journey!

Do Space has partnered with the staff at the Engler Entrepreneurship Program to bring you a new webinar series to empower you to believe your entrepreneurship mindset!    The staff at the Engler believes in the power of entrepreneurship to solve problems and build communities. If you’ve ever wondered how to take the first step to building your own side-hustle or enterprise, this five week program will give you what you need to get started. We’ll cover the Entrepreneurs mindset, How to find a business idea, how to take your first steps, and hear the stories of local entrepreneurs and how they got started. Join us to get started building a new enterprise!   The Program will include:  October 26th: The Entrepreneurship Mindset November 2nd: Finding your Business Idea November 9th: Taking the First Step November 16th: Entrepreneurs Panel #1 November 23rd: Entrepreneurs Panel #2   All Programs will begin at 12pm and are hosted on Zoom.

From the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce & Industry

October is Manufacturing Month This month, the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce & Industry celebrates those Nebraska manufacturers who proudly stand behind our goods and services. It is those businesses who continue to develop products and unlock new technologies, growing our economy. Manufacturing create jobs through entrepreneurship, and their competitiveness revitalizes Nebraska manufacturing. Read More

Download a copy of Governor Ricketts' Manufacturing Month Proclamation Here

Blueprint Nebraska, a statewide economic development plan, identifies the state’s manufacturing sector as one of its most promising economic growth opportunities. Advanced manufacturing sectors have seen the most significant growth over the past three decades. Nebraska ranks No. 40 in concentration of advanced industries, according to the Brookings Institution.

From the U.S. Chamber of Commerce

THE SMALL BUSINESS OFFICE PLAYBOOK: This guide details all of the steps necessary for getting a new office space up-and-running and an existing office space in tip-top condition.  Click on the graphic for details

Greater Bellevue Area Chamber of Commerce

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