2020 Chamber Directory

2020 Chamber Directory

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INDEX

Welcome ...................................................................................... 5 Statistics and Quick Information .................................... 6 Board of Directors .............................................................. 6-7 Numbers to know ................................................................ 7 Things to Do, Places to See . .......................................... 10-13 Surrounding Area Communities . .................................. 14 Education . ................................................................................. 15 Economic Growth Partners . ............................................ 16 Community Involvement & Business & Industry .... 17 Membership . ....................................................................... 19-21 Alphabetical Membership Listing ............................. 22-37 Category Membership Listing . ................................... 38-59

Cover photos courtesy of North Platte Area Chamber & Development and DEKADO Productions, Interior photos courtesy of North Platte Chamber & Development and the North Platte Telegraph. Published by the North Platte Telegraph

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WELCOME

The North Plat te Area Chamber of Commerce & Development Corporation is pleased to bring you our community profile & member directory of North Plat te and Lincoln County. We are a private, nonprofit organization made of business professionals who are dedicated to improving the economic and civic environment of our area while fostering the growth and prosperity of business. Our strength is in our members who are highlighted throughout this directory. These businesses and individuals create a pool of resources that work together to solve problems and create opportunities.

The Staff of the North Platte Area Chamber & Development Gary Person, President/CEO: [email protected] Economic Development

Cassie Condon, Vice President of Economic Development & Communication Director: [email protected] Economic Development, Newslet ters, Advertising, Website Profile, and Social Media Kathy Swain, Vice President of Chamber: [email protected] Membership, Ribbon Cut tings, Business Af ter Hours, Events, Leadership Lincoln County, and Ag Expo

Erin Johanson, Office Staff Assistant: [email protected] Ambassadors, Hostesses, and Bookkeeping

502 S Dewey Street, North Plat te, NE 69101 | (308) 532-4966 | www.nparea.com

CHAMBER STAFF

STATISTICS AND QUICK INFORMATION

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

VICE CHAIR Josh Harm NebraskaLand National Bank

Dr. Ben Lashley

Mel McNea

Dee Klein

Mike J SantaMaria

Brandon Jones

Matt Hasenauer

CHAIR Dr. Rich Raska

Brent Burklund

Maple Park Dental Associates

Great Plains Health

North Platte Telegraph

Beveridge Inc

Union Pacific Railroad

MRH Enterprises

T C Engineering Inc.

Great Plains Foot & Ankle Specialist

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GOVERNMENT OFFICES City Hall 211 W 3rd St (308) 535-6724 www.ci.north-plat te.ne.us City of North Platte Fire Department

NEWSPAPERS North Platte Bulletin 1300 E 4th St Ste F (308) 696-0052 www.northplat tebulletin.com North Platte Telegraph 621 N Chestnut St (308) 532-6000 www.nptelegraph.com POST OFFICE Ace Hardware 235 E 6th St (308) 532-3900

Women's Resource Center 331 E 6th St (308) 534-1440 www.pregnancynorthplat te.com LICENSING Automobile 301 N Jef fers St (308) 534-4350 Driver’s License 111 W 3rd St (308) 534-4350, ext 155 INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDERS ALLO Communications 702 E Francis St (308) 532-7300 www.allophone.com KDS Internet/Kelly Supply Co.

Bridge of Hope Child Advocacy Center 410 W 5th St (308) 534-4064 www.bridge-of-hope-cac.org

Child Abuse/Neglect Hotline (800) 652-1999

715 S Jef fers St (308) 535-6761 www.ci.north-plat te.ne.us City of North Platte Police 715 S Jef fers St P. O. Box 1458 (308) 535-6789 www.ci.north-plat te.ne.us Craft State Office Building 200 S Silber Ave (308) 535-8290 Federal Office Building 300 E 3rd Street (308) 532-8550 Lincoln County Courthouse 301 N Jef fers St (308) 534-4350 www.co.lincoln.ne.us North Platte Public Transit (City Bus)

Community Action Partnership 901 E 10th St

(308) 532-3250 www.mnca.net

Keep North Platte/Lincoln County Beautiful 715 S Jef fers St (308) 534-8100 www.keepnorthplat tebeautiful.org

United States Postal Service 1302 Industrial Ave (800) 275-8777 www.usps.com RADIO STATIONS HUSKERADIO 305 E 4th St (308) 532-3344 www.huskeradio.com EAGLE RADIO 1301 E 4th St (308) 532-1120 www.northplat tepost.com 99.7 The Lake/Hot Country 106.5/KOGA 930AM 113 W 4th Street, Ogallala (308) 284-3633 www.4koga.iheart.com

Legal Aid of Nebraska 102 E 3rd St Ste 102 (308) 532-5793 www.legalaidofnebraska.org Mid-Plains United Way 315 N Dewey St, Ste 203B (308) 532-8870 www.midplainsunitedway.org North Platte Citizen Advocacy 509 E 4th St Ste D (308) 532-0670 www.northplat tecitizenadvocacy.org People's Family Health Services 102 S Elm St Family Planning (308) 534-3075

2220 E Philip Ave (308) 534-2240 www.kdsi.net Nebraska Link 3900 NW 12th St, Ste 100 Lincoln, NE 68521 (402) 429-6308 www.nebraskalink.com

Spectrum 601 E Walker Rd (308) 532-3980 www.spectrum.com

1520 N Jef fers St (308) 532-1370

US Post Office - North Platte 1302 Industrial Ave

Verizon Wireless 901 S Dewey St (308) 532-4330 www.verizon.com TELEPHONE SERVICE

(308) 532-3144 UTILITIES

WIC (308) 534-1678 www.wicandfp.com

City of North Platte (Garbage Collection) 1402 N Jef fers St (308) 535-6702 www.ci.north-plat te.ne.us Municipal Light and Water 201 W 3rd St (308) 535-6740 www.ci.north-plat te.ne.us NorthWestern Energy (Natural Gas) 215 E 5th St (800) 245-6977 www.northwesternenergy.com Schaben Sanitation, Inc. 820 E 8th St (308) 534-7080

Rape & Domestic Abuse Crisis Line

KJLT/KJTF Radio 201 S Bailey Ave (308) 532-5515 www.kjlt.com

CenturyLink 121 W 4th St (308) 532-5948 www.centurylink.com Spectrum 601 E Walker Rd (308) 532-3980 www.spectrum.com US Cellular 418 East Leota St (308) 532-8705 www.uscellular.com Verizon Wireless 901 S Dewey St (308) 532-4330 www.verizon.com

(308) 534-3495 www.nprdap.org

Salvation Army 1020 N Adams Ave (308) 532-2038

Hometown Family Radio 721 E B St (308) 221-6041 www.gifamilyradio.com RECYCLING ABC Recycling 300 W 7th St (308) 221-6223 www.abcrecyclingco.com TELEVISION

The Connection Homeless Shelter 414 E 6th St (308) 532-5050 www.theconnectionnp.com West Central District Health Department 111 N Dewey St (308) 696-1201 www.wcdhd.org West Central NE Agency on Aging 115 N Vine St (308) 535-8195

Gray Television KNOP/KIIT/KNPL

COMMUNITY SERVICES American Red Cross-Mid Plains Chapter 1111 S Cot tonwood St (308) 534-7350 www.redcross.org

Viaero 1320 S Cot tonwood St., Ste. 6 (308) 650-1111 www.viaero.com

402 S Dewey St (308) 532-2222 www.knopnews2.com

Ex Officio Members: Dr. Ron Hanson North Platte Public Schools Jim Hawks City of North Platte Administrator Dwight Livingston City of North Platte Mayor Ryan Purdy Mid-Plains Community College

Joe Hewgley County Commissioner

Glenn Petersen City Council Representative

Bill Troshynski

Cory Johanson

Tanner Pettera HUB International

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A NOTE FROM THE MAYOR

On behal f of mysel f and the City of North Platte, Nebraska, I welcome you to the North Platte area. This information will provide you and your family an essence of our community and the richness of its people. North Plat te and the surrounding area of fer a high quality of life, great schools and churches, low crime, excellent healthcare, city-wide transportation, wonderful parks and recreational facilities, it emphasizes the State’s well-known outdoor sports and hunting opportunities. We have representatives from the community available to answer any questions you may have. We also encourage you to contact any of our City or County offices, schools, churches, or other local businesses. We are confident you will find North Platte a great place to live, work, play, raise a family, and that you will enjoy its rich resources.

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These sculptures are located at: Veterans Memorial Park, Centennial Park, Memorial Park, Courthouse Square, and Cody Park. Prairie Arts Center 416 N Jef fers St • (308) 534-5121 Housed in the historic 1913 North Plat te Post Office Building the Arts Center has fantastic natural light in their main teaching space as well as a central main gallery that features continuous shows throughout the year. The basement is now home to 3D arts workshops. The Prairie Arts Center continues to add to its impressive collection with a new textile's gallery and library. In addition to all of the art there’s a banquet room and roof top patio that are a great location for group events. www. prairieartscenter.org HISTORIC SITES , MUSEUMS , AND MONUMENTS 20th Century Veteran's Memorial 2811 South Jef fers • (308) 532-6579 The five major branches of the armed forces and conflicts of the 20th century are presented to honor the men and women who served our country. This memorial consists of extraordinary bronze statues, a 15 foot brick mural and thousands of personalized brick monuments on display. ht tps://visitnorthplat te.com/directory- posts/20th-century-veterans-memorial/ Buffalo Bill State Historical Park 2921 Scouts Rest Ranch Rd • (308) 535-8035 North Plat te was home to Buf falo Bill, known for his Wild West Show, military status, and buf falo hunting. These breathtaking grounds are home to Cody's Victorian home and extravagant horse barn. This park contains historical memorabilia, tours, as well as camping and recreational opportunities.

THINGS TO DO PLACES TO SEE WWW.VISITNORTHPLATTE.COM

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1711 East 8th Street • North Platte, NE 308.532.1274 Trojan Batteries for golf carts Continental Batteries for cars, trucks, marines & lawnmowers TOURNAMENT CAR RENTAL

North Plat te and the surrounding areas have something for everyone including: art exhibits, expos, fairs, sporting events, and rodeos to keep residents and visitors entertained year- round. For the most updated community events call The North Plat te/Lincoln County Visitors Bureau at (308) 532-4729 or go to the community calendar at www.visitnorthplat te. com. ANTIQUES Grain Bin Antique Town 10641 S Old HWY 83 Rd • (308) 539-7401 Clustered on a hill top in the scenic canyons south of North Plat te, Grain Bin Antique Town consists of twenty historic grain bins and a massive barn that are connected by a boardwalk to form a huge and eclectic collection of antiques and primitives. You’ll find everything from old signage and advertisements to farm implements and even cow skulls and more... With constantly changing inventories there are new treasures both large and small to be discovered on each visit. www.GrainBinAntiqueTown.com

Bushel and a Peck 510 East 6th • (308) 392-3443

A Vendor Style Antique Boutique Store selling repurposed items, antiques, hand craf ted items, DIY paint, IOD Designs, Seasonings, baked goods and more from local craf ters and pickers in and around North Plat te! A lit tle something for everyone! ART & THEATER Neville Center for the Performing Arts 301 E 5th St • (308) 532-8559 The Neville Center for the Performing Arts is an 851-seat performance venue housed at the historic Fox Theater in downtown North Plat te. In addition to hosting community theater performances throughout the year the Neville Center also shows movies on Fridays and Saturdays and host’s children’s workshops during the summer. The Fox Theater is on the National Register of Historic Places as a fine example of the “Picture Palace” style and incorporates elements from a variety of architectural styles. www. northplat tecommunityplayhouse.com Community Unity Art Sculptures If you’re exploring North Plat te consider taking some time to take in our community unity art sculptures. Located throughout North Plat te, each monument consists of more than 300 hand-painted tiles by local residents. There are five dif ferent monuments placed throughout North Plat te and they’ll give any visitor a unique look into the spirit of our community.

Play CODY KENO at any one of these 5 Locations!

Fort Cody Trading Post 221 Halligan Drive • (308) 532-8081

It’s not just any souvenir shop, inside you’ll find a museum, a two-headed calf and a plethora of of f the wall goodies to commemorate your trip. The back portion of the Fort Cody building contains a small but impressive museum devoted to Buf falo Bill Cody. Its centerpiece

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Lincoln County Historical Museum 2403 N Buf falo Bill Ave • (308) 534-5640 The Museum contains historical treasures including the World War II Canteen Display which honors the volunteers who served over 6 million military men and women as their trains pulled into North Plat te. This museum invites you to step into the past with an interactive display of a historic prairie village. There is a working blacksmith shop, railroad depot, telegraph, Fort McPherson cabin, Pony Express building, country church and more. For more information about the Lincoln County Historical Museum visit www.lincolncountymuseum.org WINERIES & BREWERIES Feather River Vineyards 5700 SE State Farm Rd • (308) 696-0078 Feather River is one of Nebraska’s largest vineyards and known for its quiet atmosphere, great wine, and beautiful scenery. The 37-acre vineyard a tasting room with a veranda, production area, and lab. It is open for private parties and group tours. www.feather-river.com Pals Brewing Company 4520 S Buf falo Bill Ave • (308) 221-6715 Located on four acres just south of North Plat te, Pals Brewing Company is the perfect place to spend a lazy af ternoon or blow of f some steam. There’s a rotating selection of craf t beer brewed on site from light, crisp, lagers to hoppy ales and rich stouts. There’s a reason Pals is located on four acres, you’ll find a wide variety of traditional tailgate games like corn hole, washers, and polish horseshoes as well as bocce ball for those of you with more refined tastes. If you’re hungry there’s a great selection of hand-made pizzas and appetizers to go along with the great beer and cocktail selection. www.palsbrewingcompany.com Peg Leg Brewing Halligan Drive, Coming 2020! FAMILY FRIENDLY Wild Bill’s Fun Center 1100 S Jef fers St • (308) 532-5720 Wild Bill’s Fun Center is North Plat te’s entertainment destination. Newly renovated in 2014 & 2015, Wild Bill’s has the most up-to-date bowling equipment as well as the largest laser tag between Denver and Omaha. Two stories of laser tag fun is adjacent to North Plat te’s largest arcade complete with prizes. Newly added is Wild Bills Virtual Reality including 9 VR games: Race cars, ride roller coasters, or fight enemy invaders. This high-tech 3D experience is amazing. Wild Bills hosts North Plat te’s largest sports bar, Godfather's Pizza Sports Grill, with 32 screens for every game, 26 wing sauces, and 22 draft beers on tap. www.wbsfun.com North Platte Area Children's Museum 314 N Jef fers St • (308) 532-3512 The North Plat te Area Children's Museum is the only hands-on children's learning center in the area. The Museum of fers children and families an opportunity to learn about science, culture, arts and technology in a fun, safe, hands-on environment. www.npchildrensmuseum.com

is the spectacular Buf falo Bill’s Miniature Wild West Show, featuring over 20,000 figures hand carved in wood. Many of the figures are animated and recorded audio narration tells the story of Buf falo Bill, his traveling Wild West show, and the creation of the miniatures. The show runs for about five minutes every 30 minutes. If you’re in town on a Thursday in the summer don’t miss out on the live music in the stockade and you won’t want to miss out on all of the other of fbeat treasures you’ll find every day of the week.

Cody Park Wild West Memorial 1400 N Jef fers St • (308) 535-6706

At the entrance to Cody Park, you’ll find the Wild West Memorial. The centerpiece of the exhibit is the larger than life sized bronze statue of Buf falo Bill donated to the city of North Plat te by the citizens of Great Britain. Surrounding the gazebo housing the statue are the flags of the states and foreign countries in which Cody performed with his Wild West Show. Fort McPherson National Cemetery 12004 South Spur 56A, Maxwell (308) 582-4433 Nebraska’s oldest National Cemetery, Fort McPherson is the final resting place of veterans of the Spanish American War, Indian Wars, World Wars I and II, Korea, Vietnam, the Persian Gulf War and Iraq. Four Medal of Honor recipients rest here, three of whom served during the Indian Wars and one who served in Vietnam. Established in 1863, the original fort provided protection for the westward trails and the building of the railroad. On March 3, 1873, the Fort McPherson National Cemetery was established, and the remains resting in 23 frontier forts were reinterred here.

Cody Park Railroad Museum 1402 N Jef fers St • (308) 535-6700

At Cody Park you will find a Railroad Museum featuring the only Challenger 3900 series steam locomotive on constant public display in the world. There is also a 6900 series diesel locomotivewith several rail cars and a caboose. Each of these locomotives allows you to climb aboard and view the railroad memorabilia within. To complete this museum there is a fully restored railroad depot to explore. The Golden Spike Tower & Visitor Center 1249 N Homestead Rd • (308) 532-9920 The tower offers the best view in the world of the world’s largest rail yard, the Union Pacific’s Bailey Yard, where every day approximately 10,000 railcars are sorted and sent on to their next destination. The tower also includes multimedia exhibits on the history of the railroad as well as the orphan trains and the North Plat te Canteen, unique gift shop, but the real treasure here is the volunteers. For more information, check out www.goldenspiketower.com

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Cody Park 1400 N Jef fers St • (308) 535-6700

to everyone from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day during the summer. If you’re looking for a great way to cool down with the kiddos just head on down.

The historic carousel provides fun and laughter for kids of all ages as they ride around on beautifully carved horses and other animals. In addition to the carousel, the miniature kiddie rides are great for the lit tle ones. Combine that with the fact that the world’s best sof t serve ice cream is available right next door during the summer and you’ve got a recipe for a great af ternoon. Facilities include: wildlife sanctuary, picnic tables, restrooms, bandstand, playground equipment, horseshoe pits, baseball and sof tball fields, outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts, campgrounds, snack shop, and barbecue pits. This North Plat te gem is nestled along the North Plat te River which is a fun place to cool of f in the shallow stream during the hot summer days. The drive-by zoo is home to animals of all sorts, including deer and elk, burros and llamas, geese and peacocks.

The Vault – Escape Games 418 N Dewey • (308) 221-6059

Homestead Pumpkin Patch 6459 S Homestead Rd • (308) 398-6444 The Homestead Pumpkin Patch is a new at traction south of North Plat te at the corner of Homestead and Power roads. The at traction will be open on weekends from mid-September through the final weekend in October, with plans to add days for school groups to visit. In addition to the pumpkin patch, the at traction will include a hill slide, jumping pillow, human foosball, barrel cars, hayrack rides and other activities. www.homesteadpumpkinpatch.com North Platte Rec Center 1300 S McDonald Rd • (308) 535-6772 The North Plat te Rec Center is a large recreational venue that of fers many opportunities for fitness, recreation, weight lif ting, cardio exercise, racquet sports, yoga, and aerobics. The center incorporates a large swimming pool with water slide, hot tub and sauna. The double gymnasium accommodates two full-size basketball courts with seating for 150, locker rooms and a concession stand. Free childcare is provided for parents who are taking a rec center class, and there is a game room for children of all ages.

The Vault is North Plat te’s premier escape experience. An escape game is a physical adventure game in which players solve a series of puzzles and riddles using clues, hints, and strategy to complete the objectives at hand. Players are given a set time limit to unveil the secret plot which is hidden within the rooms. The Vault keeps their game offerings fresh and new! Teams can be as few as 2 or larger groups of up to 10. www.thevaultne.com

North Platte Public Library 120 W 4th St • (308) 535-8036

The mission of the North Plat te Public Library is to assure access to the knowledge of the world. The library is dedicated to providing a wide variety of children's programming including Wee Read for infants through age 3, Story Time for ages 3 through Kindergarten, af ter school programs for all ages, and Teen Café for youths. The library has a Technology Center with twelve computers with Microsof t Office, internet access, and basic introductory computer classes to the general public. www. ci.north-plat te.ne.us/library

Centennial Park 1302 S Oak St • (308) 535-6700

One of the biggest parks in the area Centennial Park features a variety of fun recreational opportunities for people and dogs of all ages. There are ten soccer fields used by several youth soccer organizations for recreational, league, and tournament play with standing room and portable concession facilities. Centennial Park also has seven youth baseball diamonds which are utilized by the Lit tle League Association for league play, and a new Buddy Ball Field. For folks looking for some fun in the sand there are three sand volleyball courts and concession facilities located near the Recreation Complex. In addition to all of these facilities there is also a skate park, playgrounds.

Cody Park Pool 1400 N Jef fers St • (308) 535-6700 Open June through August

Cody Go Karts 805 Halligan Dr • (308) 534-8277

The Cody Park swimming pool features depths from three feet to twelve feet. There are three diving boards and a kiddie pool. Inner tubes are available for rent.

Fun for the entire family! Cody Go Karts has water slides, go karts, gaming trailer, bumper boats and mini golf! Lincoln County Raceway & Jr Raceway 5015 Rodeo Road The Lincoln County Raceway is home to Saturday night, dirt track entertainment. The raceway is IMCA sanctioned and also has special nights where the Mod Lites, Sprint Cars, Dwarfs, and more are invited to entertain the entire family! The JR Raceway creates the opportunity for kids to experience the thrill of dirt track, go kart racing, in a safe and controlled environment. For updated schedule, like them on Facebook or check them out online: www.lincofair.com/lincoln-county-raceway or www.lincofair.com/lincoln-county-jr-raceway PARKS Dog Parks - The Waggin Tales park at 1102 West Leota is most conveniently located to Interstate 80 and the hotels near there. The north side park is the Happy Hound Retreat, located at 301 West 18th. Go north on North Jeffers Street to North 18th Street and turn West.

Memorial Park 1200 E. 4th St. • (308) 535-6724

Splash Pad in Memorial Park 1200 E 4th St • (308) 535-6724

Memorial Park sits right in the heart of North Plat teandof fersgreat recreationalopportunities as well as some of the best viewing areas in the city for the annual Nebraskaland Days Parade. There are several open areas for picnicking and general recreational use as well as a large playground area. A Union Pacific small steam locomotive is on display for viewing only. There is a gazebo shelter available to rent and one of the Community Unity Tile Sculptures is on display in this park. Located between Bryan and Tabor on East 4th Street this park consists of approximately four square blocks. Within the park are: Two hard-surfaced tennis courts that are free to use as well as a multi-purpose court. There are restroom facilities open from April 15th through October 15th. GOLF COURSES Indian Meadows 2746 WWalker Rd • (308) 532-6955 Indian Meadows Golf Course is a 9-hole 3250 yard par 36 public course with numerous trees, a pond, creek and sand traps to keep you

The perfect place for small children to cool of f on a hot summer day, the Bet ty Keenan Memorial splash pad is located right in Memorial Park at E. 4th St. in North Plat te. The park and splash pad are free and open

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The Sandhill Cranes - The North and South Platte Rivers join twomiles East ofNorth Platte thus creating the Platte River. These rivers showcase more than 100,000 Sandhill Cranes each spring from mid-February through the first weeks of April while the cranes bond and prepare for a difficult flight to the Arctic Circle. For more information about viewing the Sandhill Cranes please visit www.nebraskaflyway.com. Trails - The North Plat te Trails Network crisscrosses North Plat te with scenic and convenient on and of f-road trails. The trails network has expanded over the years so please stop in at the Visitors Bureau or the Chamber office for an updated trails map. Horseback Riding Dusty Trails 2615 N Buf falo Bill Ave • (308) 530-0048 Dusty Trails is Nebraska’s premier outfit ter located in North Plat te at the Nebraska Game & Parks Buf falo Bill’s Scouts Rest Ranch. We provide a number of fulfilling outdoor experiences ranging from horseback riding through Buf falo Bill’s original ranch, floating the iconic North Plat te River in a tube, tank, kayak, or canoe, or just hang out with our adorable animals in our pet ting zoo. Dusty Trails of fers horse camps and recreational rides to riders of all ages and experience levels. SHOOTING SPORTS Lincoln County Wildlife Gun Club 100 Eagles Nest Rd • (308) 534-0733 Skeet, Trap, and Sporting Clays Maniohuta Archers 204 Pheasant Run Rd • (308) 530-1249 Maniohuta Archers has an outdoor range, 3D shoots, fun shoot and youth league.

challenged. It features a fully-stocked Pro Shop, a driving range and put ting green that are available for practice. Course Ratings: 70/114. www.golfindianmeadows.com Iron Eagle Gol f Course 2401 Halligan Drive • (308) 535-6730 Enjoy a great day golfing at Iron Eagle Golf Course, one of North Plat te’s and Nebraska’s best Public Golf Courses. The natural river front set ting provides golfers of all skill levels the opportunity to enjoy nature and the game over 18 holes. The Plat te River comes into play on several holes, tight native tree-lined fairways, large undulating greens, strategically placed sand bunkers, and of course, additional lakes on several holes make the challenge more interesting. The course layout is such that it can easily be walked, but long enough to test all skill levels. With 4 sets of tees, you choose the level of difficulty you wish to play. www. ironeaglegolf.com

outstanding academic scholarships of over 45 million dollars at the local, state, and national levels. For information about participation, volunteering, and at tendance visit www. missnebraska.org. Miss Rodeo Nebraska Pageant - The Miss Rodeo Nebraska Pageant began in 1955 and continues to be held annually in North Plat te to select a young lady who has the desire and enthusiasm to serve as a goodwill ambassador, for the “sports of rodeo” and the state of Nebraska. For more information on Miss Rodeo Nebraska, visit missrodeonebraska.org.

Lincoln County Fair 5015 Rodeo Rd • (308) 534-8191

The Lincoln County Fair is a 6 day event, usually held the last full week in July. With the hard work of many volunteers in the community- there is something for everyone at the Lincoln County Fair- including 4-H exhibits, games, food and vendors, livestock shows, dirt track events, and more… Volunteers are a vital part of the success of the The Lincoln County Ag Society. Thousands of hours are logged each year by our volunteers - From 4-H Leaders to Ag Society Board Members, and the parents who donate their time... work year round to make each event at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds a success! For more information please visit www.lincofair.com. Cody Park Winter Wonderland - Santa’s Workshop has been a North Plat te tradition for generations. Christmas Village Drive Thru at the Historical Museum - Each December local individuals, organizations, and businesses adopt a portion of the Lincoln County Historical Museum and decorate the grounds with thousands of lights and other holiday décor. Christmas at the Cody’s - Buf falo Bills magnificent mansion is decorated for the holidays and open to the public during the Christmas season each year. More than 20 trees decorated by the staf f of the Buf falo Bill State Historic Park and area non-profit organizations fill every room and public space. North Platte Rail Days An annual event celebrating the past, present, and future of railroading in the North Platte community. This multi day event happens each Fall and features a variety of events throughout the community that is a highlight for any train enthusiast.

Lake Maloney Gol f Association 608 Birdie Lane • (308) 532-9998

Lake Maloney Golf Club was an eighteen hole sand green tract until the early 90’s when the members rebuilt and converted the greens to grass. The result is a challenging regulation course. The rolling terrain of fers few level lies, sand and trees can get in the way on several holes. The most difficult hole is the par 4 thirteenth. Not only is it appropriately numbered, it is long, uphill, and plays into the prevailing wind. When you finally arrive at the green you are rewarded with a view of the lake and a cool breeze of f of the water. Lake Maloney Golf Club is fun and convenient to I-80. www.lakemaloneygc.com River’s Edge Gol f Course 1008 W. 18th Street • (308) 532-7550 River’s Edge is a private, 18-hole golf course nestled in beautiful North Plat te, Nebraska. A par 70 course, River’s Edge is level with a mix of old and young trees and a creek that is integrated through the course. River’s Edge Golf Club provides carts on a very walking friendly golf course. Golfers can take in the surrounding beauty and openness of North Plat te, Nebraska while playing this highly rated course. Course ratings: Red – 70.1/133, White

Platte River Sportsman's Club 4601 S Range Rd

This is a private range, requiring an annual membership. PRSC of fers .22, pistol and rifle (100, 150, 200 and 300 yard) ranges, and two blue rock throwers for shotgun. Daylight shooting only. ANNUAL EVENTS NEBRASKAland DAYS 2801 Charlie Evans Dr • (308) 532-7939 NEBRASKAland DAYS is held during mid- June each year. It is a celebration of the state of Nebraska and its heritage. For 10 days every June, the city of North Plat te and the Wild West Arena host PRCA rodeo, country concerts, a carnival, and parade along with a host of other events throughout the community. See this summer’s artists, buy tickets and more at nebraskalanddays.com Miss Nebraska Pageant - TheMiss Nebraska Scholarship Pageant held in North Plat te is the official competition for the Miss America Pageant. Each year, young women are of fered

– 68.8/111, Blue – 69.6/113. www.riversedgegolfnp.com

OUTDOOR RECREATION

North Plat te is just a short distance from many recreational lakes and rivers that present opportunities for camping, fishing, tanking, tubing, canoeing, kayaking, as well as walking and bike trail activities. Some of these water masses include: Lake Maloney, Jef fery Lake, Sutherland Reservoir, many interstate lakes as well as the North and South Plat te Rivers.

THINGS TO DO PLACES TO SEE WWW.VISITNORTHPLATTE.COM

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SURROUNDING AREA COMMUNITIES

North Platte is the center of several smaller communities. These communities appreciate small town living while enjoying the accessibilit y of working, shopping, and par ticipation in communit y activities in Nor th Plat te. Our surrounding communities include: Brady, Hershey, Maxwell, Sutherland, and Wallace. These smaller communities have their own charms, at t ractions, and festivals to share with visitors and residents alike.

built on its shore and it also of fers numerous recreational opportunities. Maxwell Maxwell is located 13 miles east of Nor th Plat te, and is home to For t McPherson National Cemetery and Maranatha Bible Camp. Local business include Wright's Body Shop, Miller Repair, Titus Cabins and Ranchland convenience store. Maxwell Public Schools is a thriving district with 268 students. Maxwell's annual celebration, "Heritage Days", is held the third wekeend of August each year. Among the events during the celebration is the fire department's demolition derby which is one of western Nebraska's biggest derbies. The Maxwell Veterans' Memorial is a project that is currently under construction in the village. It will honor area veterans as well as be a way of showing respect to the many processions on their way to For t McPherson. Sutherland Sutherland, the Biggest Lit t le Village in Nebraska, with a population of 1,286, Sutherland of fers a multitude of things to do and see. Rooted deep in tradition is our annual July 4th celebration with rodeos, parades, food and fun. Visitors may also enjoy our reservoir and golf course located just south of town. We also have a new pool and an outstanding park system. Sutherland has a new, modern school with fantastic facilities. Sutherland is home to numerous civic organizations and Churches of many denominations. Our businesses of fer a diversified range of products and services. Whether you are searching for fun activities to do, shopping for goods or services or you are looking for a place to set tle down with your family, consider Sutherland.

Hershey Located with easy access to and from Highway 30 and I-80, Hershey is a thriving community of 665 people with an outreach that includes close to 700 homes in the 69143 area. Our downtown business district includes Hershey Super Foods, Hershey State Bank, Hershey Cooperative Phone Company, Home Lumber, The Bar, Mane Street Hair, Kwik Stop, & Stones & Bones with large businesses including Simplot Grower Solutions, Scoular Grain, Al’s Towing, Greenbrier Rail Services as well as many private business owners. Hershey Public School, which includes pre-school through 12th grades, is an accredited school with an active TeamMates mentoring program and Education Foundationwhich provides scholarships to students. Hershey has three beautiful parks with Centennial Park of fering baseball and sof tball f ields, playground equipment, exercise equip- ment, a walking path and picnic shelter with much more to come in the future. A new subdivision of fers additional housing oppor tunities for those who wish to be close to larger towns while enjoying small town charm. Brady The Village of Brady is ideally situated only 20 minutes from Nor th Plat te along US Highway 30 and Interstate 80. Brady is an outdoor enthusiast's paradise, from f ishing at Jef frey

Lake and multiple sandpits to hunting on available public ground to hiking, biking, and running at Pot ter's Pasture. This family-friendly communit y of fers parks with playground equipment as well as a sof tball/ baseball complex and year-round youth sports programs. Brady Public School is an accredited education institution and provides education to kindergar ten through 12th grade students. Brady Days, the communit y wide celebration takes place annually the f irst weekend in August and features activities and events for all ages, including tur tle races, mud volleyball, sof tball, parades and more! The Village of Brady 308-584-3316 Pot ter's Pasture Tucked away in the scenic canyons south of Brady lies Pot ter's Pasture, where one man bought the land and then opened it for the world to use.

Hitch'n Post Saloon Bar/Resturaunt Prime Rib Friday and Saturday Nights!

Jef frey Lake Jef frey Lake has 595 surface acres and is the second largest lake on the Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District Supply Canal. More than 120 cabins and homes have been

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College North Platte Community College -

Public Schools North Platte Public Schools

with the three Nebraska State Colleges including Chadron State College, the University of Nebraska system and the state’s private colleges and universities such as Bellevue University. For more information please go to www.mpcc.edu or call (308) 535-3600. Private Schools North Platte Catholic Schools In union with the Catholic Church, the mission of the North Plat te Catholic Schools is to assist parents in teaching their children to know, love, and serve Jesus while providing a high quality academic education from preschool to high school. To learn more about North Plat te Catholic Schools, visit www.npcschools.org or call (308) 532-1874. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church and School Our Redeemer Lutheran Church and School maintains a fully accredited Christian Day School and preschool. The school integrates Christian values throughout the curriculum while meeting the educational needs of each child. Call (308) 532-6421 to learn more, visit www.orlcsnp.org.

a Division of Mid-Plains Community College Mid-Plains Community College has 7 locations, within its 20,000 square mile service area including two campuses in North Plat te. The North Plat te Community College’s North Campus of fers a variety of technical education programs in Automotive, Diesel, Building Trades, Electrical Technology, Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning/ Refrigeration (HVAC-R), Welding, and customized business and industry training. Of ferings at North Plat te Community College’s South Campus include associate degrees for coursework designed for academic transfer including Math/Science, Humanities/Social Science, Business/Office Technology, Graphic Design, Computer Information Systems Technology, Health Sciences including Nursing, Dental Assisting, Medical Laboratory Technician, and Emergency Medical Technician. MPCC also of fers a wide variety of distance learning, on-line programs and class of ferings. The college also maintains transfer agreements with all accredited colleges and universities in the nation and have direct relationships regionally

TheNorthPlat tePublicSchool systemis comprised of nine elementary schools, two middle schools, one high school, one alternative high school, and an early childhood program. North Plat te Public Schools provide comprehensive educational programs including special education services from birth to 21, and a High Ability Learner program. Over three million dollars’ worth of scholarships are awarded annually to graduates. To learn more about North Plat te Public Schools visit www.nppsd.org or call (308) 535-7100. Surrounding Area Schools Area Schools The communities in and around Lincoln County, including Brady, Hershey, Sutherland, Wallace and Maxwell have great educational programs with a focus on individualized at tention. The area schools excel in sports, music, speech, drama, technical, automotive and more. Low student to teacher ratios allow students to thrive in class and beyond. For more information on area schools, visit www.esu16.org.

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ECONOMIC GROWTH PARTNERS

BRONZE MEMBERS Adam's Insurance Advisors AJ Sheet Metal, Heating & Air AL's Lock & Safe Appraisal Associates Carlson Financial Services Centennial Park Retirement Village Centris Federal Credit Union Cohagen Transfer & Storage Coldwell Banker Preferred Group Complete Eyecare Associates Coors Distribution of NP Eakes Office Solutions Edwards Land Surveying Gifford & Cox LLC Great Plains Foot & Ankle Specialists Hershey State Bank & Affiliates Hirschfeld's HUB International Huebner's Nursery Lawn & Garden Center Integrated Computer Systems Joseph R Hewgley & Associates Inc Keenan Management LLC Kelley, Scritsmier & Byrne PC Knobel Refrigeration

GOLD MEMBERS Hampton Inn NMC/Nebraska Machinery Company North Platte Telegraph Snell Services Inc U-Save Pharmacy Wal-Mart Distribution Center SILVER MEMBERS Cabelas Canteen Bar & Grill Eagle Radio First Nebraska Financial Services, Inc. Hansen 77 Ranch LLC Kwik Stop Food Stores Inc McChesney Martin Sagehorn PC North Platte Homebuilders Association TC Engineering Inc Trego/Dugan Aviation, Inc Wayne Dowhower Construction Inc Weathercraft of North Platte Westfield Pharmacy

PLATINUM MEMBERS Adam's Bank & Trust ALLO Communications Beveridge Inc. Chamber Ambassadors Chamber Hostesses City of North Platte First National Bank Great Plains Health Great Western Bank Hall's Electric Lincoln County NebraskaLand National Bank

NorthWestern Energy Union Pacific Railroad Wells Fargo Bank

Lincoln County Board of Realtors Maple Park Dental Associates McCarthy & Moore Mentzer Oil Company NE Dept of Labor NE Water Experts LLC dba Culligan North Platte Community College North Platte Surgery Center Orr's Draperies-Dry Cleaning Inc Phares Financial Services Platte River Mall Ramada by Wyndham Rod Christmann Electric Solutions

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COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

such as: lunches, bingo, social events, 'Meals on Wheels' and more. For additional information call (308) 532-6544. RSVP (Ready to Serve Volunteer Program) RSVP provides meaningful volunteer opportunities for all ages. If interested please call (308) 535-6777. West Central Nebraska Agency on Aging North Plat te has many options for you to choose a facility for an aging or elderly loved one. Enjoy a large array of options including: home-health services, retirement communities, independent/assisted living, and full-care nursing homes. For more information please call (308) 535-8195, visit www.wcnaaa.org.

Clubs & Organizat ions The Clubs and Organizations in the Nor th Plat te area provide oppor tunities for youth and Communit y Involvement. From Ar t Guild to Youth Baseball there are a lot of ways to make a dif ference and meet new people. Churches North Plat te has a wide variety of churches to choose from with most religious denominations and nondenominational places of worship. Senior Living North Plat te Senior Center The Senior Center is active year round with activities

BUSINESS & INDUSTRY

Location & Transportation Highways & Interstates North Plat te is located in the center of the country with highways running from coast to coast and from Canada to Mexico. Interstate 80 runs from New York City to San Francisco carrying more than 11 million vehicles yearly. Highway 83 is a Central North American Trade Corridor that intersects with all major East and West transcontinental railroads and interstate highways. There are six truck lines that provide daily interstate and intrastate service to the North Plat te region. Carriers with terminals in North Plat te include American Freightways, Brown Transfer, Nebraska Transport Company and Crete Carriers. North Plat te's location presents a fantastic environment for existing and future businesses. Large Mailing Options Direct overnight freight service is of fered to the North Plat te region by United Parcel Service, Federal Express, Airborne Express, Roadway Package Service and United Express Airlines. All of these carriers also of fer staf fed pick-up sites in the area for bet ter customer service and late drop-of fs. Union Pacific Railroad The Union Pacific Railroad has been a vital part of the North Plat te and product transportation since 1867. Bailey Yard is the largest rail yard in the world and covers more than 2,850 acres and provides more than 2,000 careers to the citizens of the North Plat te Area. For more information on Union Pacific Bailey Yard visit www.uprr.com.

Aviation If flying is essential to you and your business, the North Plat te Regional Airport can meet your needs! Lee Bird Field had the first fully lighted runway in the United States in 1923. Today direct daily flights connecting to Denver International Airport are serviced through SkyWest, United Airlines. Trego Dugan Aviation also charters flights through Lee Bird Field. These reliable and convenient services are a strong asset to the community. For more information about the North Plat te Regional Airport visit www.northplat teairport. com Economy Shopping Opportunities Historical downtown North Plat te is home to numerous retail stores, specialty shops, boutiques, and professional service providers. At the Plat te River Mall you will find major discount stores and a variety of general purpose and specialty shops. The Westfield Shopping Center, original town, and East 4th street merchants provide a convenient way to shop with everything you need in one place. Building Better Businesses North Plat te continues to experience a period of constant growth and economic success. Because of its central geographic location, strong labor force, communit y amenities, a growing regional population, af fordable development sites, sound transpor tation system, and an available labor force. Nor th Plat te

is recognized as the leading communit y and trade center in west central Nebraska. Nor th Plat te is commit ted to the continued economic growth and prosperit y of the region. For more information on development in the Nor th Plat te area, please contact The Chamber at 308-532-4966 or visit us online at www.nparea.com.

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AT A GLANCE

Great Plains Health Located in south central Nebraska, Great Plains Health in North Plat te, Nebraska is a non-profit, fully accredited, 116- bed regional referral center serving west Nebraska, northern Kansas and northern Colorado. Named Nebraska’s first and only Top Rural Hospital by The Leapfrog Group, the Great Plains Health primary and secondary service area spans a region approximately the size of Pennsylvania, covering 38 counties, approximately 67,832 square miles and 136,000 lives. With nearly 100 physicians representing 30 medical specialties, the Great Plains Health system of fers advanced medical services including heart and vascular, cancer, orthopedic services, women’s services and a level III trauma center. The system employs approximately 1,130 employees and has nearly 200 volunteers. The range of patient populations served includes neonate, pediatric, adult, obstetric and geriatric.

Home to western Nebraska's only • Heart stenting program • Joint Commission designated primary stroke center • Wound healing center • Endocrinology and infectious disease program • Level II neonatal intensive care unit • MBSAQIP designated bariatric surgery program • ACS CoC accredited cancer program • Surgical robotics program

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MEMBERSHIP

Members of the North Platte Area Chamber and Development corporation make things happen. Our primary goal is to bring businesses, professionals, and individuals together to build a prosperous community and an excellent quality of life. We focus on economic and community development, business support services, as well as state and local advocacy on the issues that affect you!

Online Membership Profile As a member of the Chamber you are given access to your business profile on our website. This profile will allow you to keep your information updated and can lead traffic to your own website. With this profile you are able to connect with other members and provide “Hot Deals” and member discounts. This is a great tool to make your business stand out. To access your username and password please contact [email protected]. Weekly Newsletter Each week there is an oppor tunit y to place an ad in our electronic newslet ter. Contact: [email protected] to learn more! Membership Directory Annually we publish this magazine that highlights our members with directory listings and advertisements. The publication includes basic information on the North Plat te area and is given out to all members, distributed at hotels/motels, and sent to all people requesting relocation packets. City County Maps We publish the official maps of North Plat te and Lincoln County. Advertisements and categorical listing are available to all of our members. North Platte Chamber & Development Committees We invite our members to consider our volunteer opportunities in commit tees that they are interested in or passionate about. Our main resources are our members who are actively involved through commit tees and special projects. • Agri-Business Commit tee • Ambassadors • Economic Development • Government Af fairs • Hostesses • Leadership Lincoln Count y • Nor th Plat te Young Professionals

Business After Hours Business After Hours (BAH) is a social event that provides an excellent opportunity for members to network and to showcase their business in a fun and professional set ting. Bring your business card. Contact: kathy@ nparea.com Chamber Annual Meeting & Social Every year the North Platte Chamber & Development Corporation hosts an Annual Meeting & Social to celebrate Membership and award businesses for their impact on the community. Many sponsorship opportunities are provided for members. For more information about sponsorships or nomination forms for business awards please contact the Chamber office at (308) 532-4966. • Business Profile on the Chamber website www.nparea.com • Effective and affordable advertising via newsletters, maps, membership directory, and sponsorships • Advocacy for you and your business on legislative issues • Encouragement of community partnerships Being a Member means • Networking and new business contacts • Commitment to the future of the North Platte area • Support of a strong local economy • Learning opportunities and professional development • Credibility, referrals, and sales opportunities • Volunteer opportunities on various committees and task forces • Publicity and heightened recognition

Members of the Nor th Plat te Area Chamber & Development Corporation make things happen

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