This month, the Chamber was presented with the opportunity to host Congressman Adrian Smith. He came to town on Wednesday, August 18 and was here to speak to the public for 1 hour. This took place at the Neligh Public Library. Community members and some chamber members came to discuss some of their concerns with the congressman as well as listen to what some of his current projects are. We were grateful for the opportunity to have our businesses speak directly with our state representative! 

We are thrilled for our Chamber Member, Pinnacle Bank, on their Grand Opening! After many months of work and progress, their patience paid off as they were able to celebrate the opening of the newly remodeled bank! It was a beautiful celebration with many local bank members, partners, and businesses! Congratulations to Pinnacle Bank! 

Neligh is the flag day capital of the world! The city celebrated by placing marking flags of the American Flag next to the Highway by the Chamber and ED Office. The Neligh Young Men's Club also put up flags all around town. A big thank you to all the volunteers who spent the time putting up the flags to help our community celebrate! 

After the help of many volunteers to clean up Rainbow Fountain Garden, Neligh-Oakdale Public School Ag. Classes came down to help replant the Garden. With their help, the whole garden was able to be planted in one day! "Shovels in hand, dirt under our nails, and plants in the ground. It all makes for a good day," said NOPS FFA Advisor Ms. Burnside. 

On May 4, some of the Chamber Board Members were able to go and brighten a few Neligh Mothers' days by bringing them a flower and a cookie after they were nominated as Mother of the Year. Two mother's were selected at the recipients of this award from both the Kids and Big Kids categories. The winner of the kids section was Megan Jacob, and the recipient of the Big Kids award was Dodi Jessen. 

The annual banquet was able to held on March 6 where many Chamber Members were able to celebrate together, enjoy the great community, and have a delicious meal! At this event, the 2020 Chamber Awards were announced. 

               ~ Chamber Member of the Year: Thriftway Market for their hard work during covid and
​                          constant support of the Chamber.
              ~ Community Member of the Year: Brian Christensen for all that he does for our
                         community, the museums, and his hard work to clean up rainbow fountain. 
              ~ Lifetime Achievement Award: Dodi Jessen for her many years of service to the  
                         Chamber and for all that she has done to help our organization grow. She is a
                         valuable asset to our community. 

With this being only the second Business After Hours since Covid-19 stopped people from gathering, we were thrilled with the turn out! Many chamber members came out to support their local member!

The annual Teachers Breakfast took place on August 17th. With the gracious help of the volunteers, it was a successful start to the school year!

The Neligh Chamber of Commerce was awarded a BRAN Scholarship to present on behalf of the BRAN riders. This was given to the community as a thank you for our generous hospitality in their time visiting. 

Hunter Charf of Neligh, NE was chosen as the recipient because of his continuous dedication in volunteering to help the community. Hunter will be attending UNL for Bio-Engineering in the fall. 

Joe McNally of McNally Law will be the guest speaker for the Neligh Chamber of Commerce's next Lunch n' Learn.

Join Joe on Thursday, June 16, at the Neligh Senior Center at noon. Joe will be answering many questions business owners and managers have.

We request your questions in advance to have available for Joe. There is no charge for Neligh Chamber members and $10 charge to non members to cover the cost of lunch. RSVP required by June 14.

Please email or deliver your questions to Lauren by June 14 lauren@neligh.org.

​The first Annual Banquet was held Saturday, March 5th at the Neligh American Legion.  This year it was decided that the meeting and banquet would be separated, and members welcomed the change!  Over 55 members attended the banquet.  Awards were given to Ed and Marlene Schindler for their 18 years of dedication managing the legion.  Nate Metschke received an award for Outstanding Citizen 2015 for his “We support Neligh” campaign, and Dr. James Zielinski was awarded Member of the Year 2015 for his efforts in organizing the BBQ last August.  Congratulations!
 

The Neligh Chamber of Commerce hosted it’s first annual Antelope County Ag & Home Expo at the Antelope County Fairgrounds on March 2nd - 3rd.  Organizers Craig and Melissa Smith and Wade Pitzer worked with Greg and Lauren to make this event a great success on its inaugural year.  It  is estimated that about 600 people attended the event.  The expo was sponsored by the Antelope County News and US92.  Neligh-Oakdale FBLA provided food throughout the two-day event.  There were over 54 vendors at the expo, with a waiting list. 

​Tammy Howell of Neligh was the lucky winner of the four wheeler raffle during the expo in March.  Big Red Motor Sports sold the four-wheeler to the chamber, at a reduced price, to create a new fundraising opportunity by providing something that most people in our area have a need for.  There were only 200 chances to purchase a raffle ticket for the 2016 Artic Cat 500 cc 4x4 4-Wheeler valued at approximately $6,500.  The drawing took place at the Antelope County Ag & Home Expo on March 3rd at 6:00 p.m.  Although Tammy was not there when her name was drawn, we called her and she came right down!  Tammy asked “Was it me or Carey who won?”  It was definitely Tammy!  Sorry Carey!  “I’m super excited about winning the four-wheeler. Thank you to Neligh Chamber of Commerce," Howell said.  We know that Tammy will have years on fun with this.  The raffle created approximately $4,000  for the Chamber and will help fund several community programs throughout the year.   

It'll be a "Not So Manic" Merry Monday on Nov. 23rd with the day filled with great specials throughout Neligh.

Fourteen Neligh Chamber of Commerce businesses are planning HUGE sales to help you kick off your holiday shopping . . . and support your community! 

Neligh Flower Shop: Open 9-7, 20% OFF storewide, some exclusions apply. Serving refreshments.

Hilltop Drugs Etc: 10% OFF Team Jack merchandise

Moyers: Earlier you shop the more you save! 9-10 a.m. 40% OFF, 10-Noon 30% OFF, Noon to 5 p.m. 20% OFF. Storewide sales. Refreshments and a drawing for a $25 gift certificate.

Carhart Lumber: Buy 1 gallon of paint at regular price & get the second gallon of paint for $5. Limit 2.

Big Red Motorsports: Green Mountain Grill with rebates up to $100, including wi-fi models. Buy 3 bags of pellets, get the 4th FREE!

Pitzer Digital: Call 402-887-4000 for 15% OFF holiday cards & business cards. Everything customized for business or family!

Wanek Pharmacy: 25% OFF all gift items, excludes perfume.

Thriftway Market: 10 a.m.—7 p.m. Shurfine powdered or brown sugar 2 lb. bag $.99 with store purchase, limit 1.

Lucy’s Flower Corner: Stop in for the Special of the Day!

Bangle Boulevard (Clip ‘N Curl): 20% OFF clothing.

719 Fitness Center: $25 OFF initial Personal Training Package 
and a free t-shirt.

Massage by Cassie: Buy 1 massage gift certificate and 
get the second half off.

Antelope County Chiropractic: FREE initial consultation and 
FREE 5 minute chair massage

Kayton International: 15% OFF toy tractors.