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THE
CATALYST
2020 - 2021 Annual Celebration
Honoring Membership Anniversaries
May 2021
A t the Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce we celebrated our Annual Membership
Meeting for 2020 and 2021 this past April 29th. The event was held virtually and we
were thrilled to highlight our milestone members and thank them for the significant
contributions they've made in the overall betterment of our community through their
membership. Many important community projects and initiatives have occurred thanks
to the steady, long-term support of these businesses.
If you missed it, Bryan Slone, Nebraska Chamber of Commerce President, shared
some extraordinary insights on tax modernization. Scan the QR code or visit https://
youtu.be/aFEp5NaYD1c to get the full list of members or listen to Slone's presentation.
Sherwin Williams Comapny Nebraska Energy Federal Credit Union FDC Publishing of the Midwest
Matt Siemek, and Staff Julie Haney, and Staff Stephen Ames, Boyd Jones, and Staff
Columbus Small Animal Hospital Cornerstone Bank VFW Post 3704
Dr. Jim & Dr. Ann Kramer, Dr. Stephanie Sandy McMullan, and Staff John Olson
Wesley, and Staff.
Continued on Page 3
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The Catalyst
2021-2022 Board of Directors Thank You To Our
Chad Van Cleave, Columbus Community
Hospital, Chairman of the Board Hospitality Sponsor in May
Todd Duren, Loup Power District, Chair-Elect
Dr. Kathy Fuchser, Central Community College
Jake Gable, Commonwealth Electric Company of
the Midwest
Renee Mueller, kwELITE Real Estate
Aaron Plas, Lakeview Community Schools
Sammy Renteria, Cargill
Frank Steffensmeier, Great Western Bank
Michelle Stirek, Shred Monster
Dr. Travis Tessendorf, Tessendorf Chiropractic
Carlos Velazquez, Pacific Window Tint Columbus Community Hospital
Curtis Loosvelt, Mead Lumber Hospitality sponsors provide beverages for meetings held at the Chamber. In exchange, a
Ken Curry, Nebraska Public Power District sponsor is given a table to showcase their business in the board room. *Lobby Sponsors
are also available! Call Sandie Fischer at (402) 564-2769 to showcase your business in
the Chamber lobby.
Ex-Officio Members
Bill Flint, Retired Stay in the know with the events
Karina Perez, Centro Hispano
Jim Bulkley, Mayor of Columbus happening in town!
Bernie Hansen, Department of Labor
Jerry Enghdahl, Platte County Board of
Supervisors
Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce Staff
Jess Caban, Events & Administrative Coordinator
Kara Asmus, Workforce Programs & Recruitment
Director
Sandie Fischer, Membership & Community Scan the QR Code to download the Something Good App on any
Engagement Director Apple or Android device!
Sharyle Sands, Vice-President
Dawson Brunswick, President
Time to update your company profile!
The Chamber Membership Directory
2021 -2022 will soon be printed.
To stay current, take a minute to
review your business' information
on our website: https://members.
thecolumbuspage.com/list
If you have any new information such
as address, contact info, etc., reach
out to us at the Chamber office. As a
Our Mission: member you can also update your own
Enhancing the economic well-being and quality information by loggin into the
of life in the Columbus Area.
Chamber's membership website https://thecolumbuspage.
chambermaster.com/Login/ You have until the end of May for any
Dues include $2 per year subscription for your Catalyst. updates! Call us for questions (402) 564-2769.
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Celebrations, Nominations, & Volunteers...
Milestone Members Recognized (Continued from Page 1)
The Chamber visited and presented milestone awards to 2021 recipients. 50-year member: Sherwin Williams
Company. 25-year members: Nebraska Energy Federal Credit Union, FDC Publishing of the Midwest, Columbus
Small Animal Hospital, Cornerstone Bank, VFW Post 3704, Cruise & Associates, Sears Hometown Store,
and Pet Care Specialists. Thank you for your continued investment! To see the complete list of milestone
anniversaries scan the code on Page 1.
Cruise & Associates Sears Hometown Store Pet Care Specialists
Robert & Michelle Cruise, and Staff Steve & Karen Long Dr. Dirk & Kris Wagner, and Staff
Royalty nominations now open
Their extended two-year reign is nearly over, and we are in search for the
next King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella.
Nominations are being accepted for the 2021 Columbus Days Royalty and
are due June 11th, 2021.
Nomination Forms for 2021 King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella are
available at the Chamber office or on our website www.columbusdays.com.
Individuals who have made significant contributions to the community are
elegible.
The next King and Queen will be crowned at the annual Coronation 2019-2020 King Ferdinand, Mike
Celebration the week of Columbus Days. For more information contact the Hansen, and Queen Isabella, Jo
Chamber office at 402-564-2769. Suess end their term this year.
Volunteers needed for Columbus Days
The Columbus Days Board has chosen this year's theme: Oh, the Places We'll Go!
inspired by Dr. Seuss.
From August 13 - 15 celebrations will be happening Downtown Columbus. In order
to have an epic celebration we will need the help of around 25 - 30 volunteers who
are willing to set up and take down tents, chairs, tables, signage, and others as
needed.
Contact Sandie Fischer in our office or email sfischer@columbuschamber.org to
sign up and be a part of Something Good in Columbus!
What's Coming Up?
23rd Street Streetscaping Virtual Lunch & Learn
Join the us on Tuesday, May 25th over the
noon hour for a lunch & learn over the City's
Streetscaping project that will transform the 23rd
Street corridor.
Chamber staff and volunteers will be providing
information and renderings of the planned design.
be time for answering questions. Cal
Register to participate: bit.ly/3ocLAgx
Best part about working hard? The celebration after!
2021 Diversity & Inclusion Summit
Welcome Our New Member Investors
Thanks for giving back to the Community!
1367 33rd Ave, Columbus, NE 68601 2412 23rd Street, Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 563-2275 (402) 276-2830
Thank you to all our members! Your contributions mean a strong community. If you know a business that
would be a great addition to the Chamber, get ahold of us! We'd love to personally invite them to join and
become part of our great membership.
The Chamber benefits businesses through: The Chamber benefits the community through:
• Retail/Community Promotion, • Business & Service Resource Center,
• Business Development, • Community Events,
• Marketing Services, • Community Information,
• Legislative Representation and Advocacy, • Community Infrastructure Improvements,
• Community Information, • Housing & Rental Resources,
• Office Services, • Leadership & Workforce Programs
• And more!! • And more!!
Commodore Calls
Visits with our newest investors
Edgewater Insurance & Real Estate - Ahren Uhlig Rival Design - Kara Allbaugh
210 East 23rd Street, Columbus, NE 2336 23rd Street, Suite 1, Columbus, NE
(402) 564-6144 (402) 270-3720
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Commodore Calls Continued
Logan’s Lawns - Logan Albers Right at Home - Jeremy & Kristin Starkel
122 N. Calle Colombo Street, Columbus, NE 3309 31st Street, Suite 9, Columbus, NE
(402) 276-5079 (531) 230-5300
-- Upcoming Visits --
• Columbus Public Library • Tran-Tec LLC For information about Commodore
• Reliant I.T. Solutions • Nelnet visits contact Sharyle Sands at the
• Casey's Mail Service • Good Life Counseling Chamber office (402) 564-2769 or
email ssands@columbuschamber.org
& Support
April 2021 Investors - Thank You!
10 County Title & Escrow, Inc., Jason Mielak Buss Realty and Auction LLC, Brad Luchsinger
Ace Hardware & Garden Center, Ed Hopen Casella Resource Solutions, Jack MacLean
Ace Sanitation Service, Inc., Mitchell Peterson Central Nebraska Community Action Partner,
Ag Spray Equipment, Mark Schwarz Cheryl Holcomb
All Seasons Aesthetics, LLC, Chris Stuthman Chartwells Food Service, Peter Onsongo
Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Associate, City View Storage, Larry Mohrman
James Friedlander Colegrove Counseling, Jill Colegrove
American Legion, Hartman Post 84, Geri Wemhoff Columbian Village, Tom Williams
Anderson Auto Body, Jerry Anderson Columbus Children's Healthcare CCH Pediatric,
Angels Care Home Health, Jamie Carlsen Christi Mastny
Anytime Fitness, Cheyene Northey Columbus Friends of Music, Dianne Keiter
Arbonne International, Marie Kapels Columbus Hydraulics, Brian Sucha
Associated Staffing, Abby Sliva Columbus Plumbing, Terry Douglas
Barbara Jean's, Barb Duffy and Michaela Kuta Columbus Safety & Health Council, Jill Jakub
Barcel Mill & Lumber Co Inc., B.J. Barcel Columbus Steel Supply, Inc., Mike Maguire
Becher Place Properties, LLC, John Curry Columbus Telegram, Vincent Laboy
BeYOUtiful Boutique & Gifts, Nicole Lindhorst
Columbus Urgent Care, LLC, Nicole Pollema
Boulevard Lanes, Jeff Thiele
Columbus Area Convention & Visitors Bureau,
Brookestone Acres, Nicki Woznick
Katy McNeil
Brown's Shoe Fit Company, Seth Schaldecker
Connection Christian Church, Mike Moser
Bulkley, Jim & Karen
Cornerstone Insurance, Janice Hamilton
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April 2021 Investors Continued...
DAV Chapter #20, James & Jamie Jakub Pekny & Associates, CPA's, PC, Jack Pekny
Days Inn & Suites, Tim Criss Pet Care Specialists, Kris Wagner
Dickie Doodle's, Chris Dreifurst Platte County Historical Society, Cheri Schrader
Driver Chiropractic, LLC, Dylan Driver Platte Valley Humane Society, Jan Berry
David Duren, Tax Consultant Platte Valley Literacy Association, Mary Wiegand
Dynamic Life Therapy and Wellness, P.C., Platte Valley Precast, Arthur Frewing
Sharee Jedlicka Prairie Creek Vineyards, Nick & Kristen Ryan
East-Central District Health Department, Patrick Peer Preister Well-Drilling & Backhoe, Inc., Gary Preister
Edgewater Insurance & Real Estate, Ahren Uhlig Prokopec Wealth Management, Aaron Prokopec
Edward Jones/Chad Oakley Financial Advisor QC Supply, Ryan Wellman
Essential Personnel, Travis Powell Reardon Lawn & Garden Equipment,
Evan Trofholz Grounds Care, Evan Trofholz Tyson & Holly Smith
Family Resource Center, Don Heimes Rembolt Ludtke LLP, Timothy Moll
Farmers National Company, Jeremy Schreiber S.T.A.R. Escape Rooms LLC, Randy & Joanne Muller
Federated Church, Annika Stroope Sahling Kenworth, Jason Rasmussen
First Nebraska Wealth Partners, Megan Sucha Salvation Army Thrift Store, Charlene Wilson
Funkhouser Construction & Home Inspection, ServiceMaster Cleaning & Restoration,
Michael Funkhouser Carrie Kearney
G-O Rapid Lube & More, Mike Gansk Smith, Dwayne
Goc's Creative Images, Susanna Poeffel St. Benedict Center, Fr. Thomas Leitner
Hampton Inn, Levi Stork St. Bonaventure Church & Grade School,
Hearing Aid Center of Columbus, Mindy Wemhoff Fr. Mike Swanton
Hegemann Plumbing, Dale Hegemann State Farm Insurance, Annette Alt
Henry on 11th, Jeff & Cathy Gokie Strehle Building Solutions Inc, Russ Strehle
Highland Park Evangelical Free Church, Kevin Bennett Tangles, Julie Sansoni
Husker Trading, Ken McMeekin TC Home Furnishings, Tim Deets
Ienn Bookkeeping & Tax Service, Jeannie Ienn Teammates Mentoring Program, Tricia Faust
Immanuel Lutheran Church and School, The Advisor, Deb Condreay
Patrick Sparling Tire Outlet, Inc., Bob Soulliere
Industrial Systems and Supply Inc., Duane Ohlrich Tremel Surveying, Inc., Thomas Tremel
Jensen, Neil Twin Rivers Veterinary Clinic, PC, Dr. Jeffrey Claborn
Keep Columbus Beautiful, Vanessa Oceguera U&I Sanitation, Tim Cech
Lakeview Apartments, Katie Bargmann Valentino's Pizza, Ken Andreasen
Lawnco Lawn & Tree Care, Pat Clayton Valmont Utility, Tom Kreber
Loseke Lake Stop, Jeremy Loseke Venemex, LLC, Mary Rosa Morales
Love Signs, Inc., Kris Love Viaero Wireless, Jarrod Reese
Mental & Behavioral Health, Inc., Melissa Griffin Walker Foundations Inc., Charles Seadschlag
Midland Resources/Clock Tower Court LLC, B.J. Barcel Wemhoff Consulting - Business Support by Design,
Mid-State Engineering & Testing, Inc., Scott Barnett Tonya Wemhoff
NeighborWorks Northeast Nebraska, Roger Nadrchal West Point Implement of Columbus, Inc., Steve Vrba
Northtown Stylists, Steve & Jodi Zaura Westport Apartments, Dawn Soper
Oasis Lounge, Darla Moser Woerth Construction, Inc., Mike Woerth
Owens Wealth Advisors, Dwain & Jill Owens Word of Life Church, Mariano Menendez
Pathfinder Wealth Advisors - Bob Irby Yard Art Landscaping, Michael Koch
Paul Davis Restoration, Mike Brandenburg Youth & Families For Christ Inc., Katie Loseke
Thank You for your continued investment!
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MAY 2021 June 2020 Calendar of Events
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
May
20 Industrial Leaders Breakfast Wunderlich's 7:00 a.m.
Commodore Call: Tran-Tec LLC 5120 26th Street 10:00 a.m.
Transportation Committee Ramada 12:00 p.m.
24 Engaging Diversity Committee Chamber/Zoom 11:00 a.m.
Board of Directors Chamber/Zoom 12:00 p.m.
23rd Street Streetscaping Lunch & Learn Zoom 12:00 p.m.
Quality of Life Celebration Ramada 5:00 p.m.
26 Commodore Call: Nelnet Ribbon Cutting 3620 23rd Street 3:00 p.m.
27 Commodore Call: Good Life Counseling & Support 2277 22nd Ave 10:00 a.m.
28 Agribusiness Committee Chamber/Zoom 7:00 a.m.
31 Memorial Day Chamber Closed All Day
PERMIT #500 www.thecolumbuspage.com
COLUMBUS, NE info@columbuschamber.org
PAID 402.564.2769 Fax: 402.564.2026
PO Columbus, NE 68601-6427
PRSRT STD 753 33rd Ave.
Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce
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