Chamber Connections Coffee

Join new Chamber President, Janet Weber, and other Chamber representatives at the all new quarterly coffees around town beginning on Wednesday, July 2, at Sehnert’s Bakery & Bieroc Café. The coffee will be from 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. We’ll buy your coffee so come on down and get up-to-date on Chamber doings and what’s new around town. This will be another great opportunity to network, meet new people and stay abreast of the latest. Make a connection....at the Chamber Connections Coffee....See you there!

In With the New....

July 1 begins a new fiscal year for the Chamber. It is also the time when we bring on new board members and say good bye to those who have served their terms. We wish to express our sincere appreciation to the service and dedication we have enjoyed from our two outgoing directors, Richard Stull (McDonald’s) and Chris Wagner (Wagner’s Auto Dealerships). The support and guidance from these two individuals have set the bar high for future directors. They have each made outstanding contributions to moving the Chamber forward over the past several years. Even as they leave their terms on the Board, we know we can turn to them in the future as they will continue to be very active Chamber members. Thanks!

We are pleased to announce that Wil Midkiff, Parker Hannifin, and Jason Schmick, Schmick’s Market, will be joining the Chamber Board of Directors as one-year appointees effective July 1. Both have been very supportive Chamber members and now will help set the future direction of the Chamber. In addition, they bring with them a different perspective of the business world and will contribute greatly to our vision. Wil and Jason would love to hear from you with regard to your ideas, concerns, issues or observations so give them a call.

Hot Days, Hot Deals!
July 17, 18 and 19

Each year Crazy Days promises two things: Hot Days and Hot Deals! This year will be no different as merchants will be offering sizzling hot pricing that will have you wondering if they are suffering from heat stroke! Don’t miss this once-a-year opportunity to help yourself to some great savings! Buy now for birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, Christmas or other gift-giving occasions.....It won’t get better than this!

The merchants have turned the heat up with another great promotion that includes “Crazy Cruisin’ Cash”! Register at sponsoring merchants each of the three days to be eligible for the gas giveaway. With gas prices guzzling up your paycheck, winning a chunk of gas money will make life a bit easier! The merchants have pooled their resources and are putting up $525.00 in gas certificates to be shared by FIVE lucky winners: one @ $150.00; one @ $125.00, one at $100.00 and two @ $75.00. Register at these locations:

Barnett’s Do-It Center
Brown’s Shoe Fit Company
Country Floral Design & Gift
D & S Hardware
Eakes Office Plus
Farrell’s Pharmacy
Hometown Brand Center
Knowlen & Yates
Kugler Company
Longnecker Jewelry
McCook Lettering/Garrison’s
Orscheln Farm & Home
Peterson Jewelers
Pinpoint Communications
Rita’s Framing Creations
Samway Floor Covering & Furniture
Sehnert’s Bakery & Bieroc Café
The Sports Shoppe
VK Electronics
Wagner Chevrolet-Buick-Pontiac-Cadillac, Inc.
Wagner Ford-Mercury-Toyota, Inc.

Crazy Days Fun!

Bring the kids to all of the fun activities planned during Crazy Days! If you plan to shop til you drop, you can take a little break to let them participate in the Minnow Races, the Turtle Races (BYOT-bring your own turtle) or dunk the Starz Dance Team in the Dunk Tank. Check out the fun at Norris and C Streets at 10:30 a.m. and the Dunk Tank from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Every hour on the hour we will be featuring celebrities from around town (you know...those people you really want to see dunked!) Don’t miss the action.....take your best shot and help the Dance Team earn a little money to support their activities throughout the year. Grab lunch at one of the many fine restaurants in McCook and hit the MHS Cheerleaders Car Wash going on in the Westview Plaza from 12:00 -3:00 p.m. Merchants are planning Special Sales with Crazy Prices throughout the three day event, July 17-19. See them in their costumes on Thursday morning beginning at 7:00 a.m. The Sno Place will also be on location with icy treats to help you keep your cool each and every day! On Saturday, rack up even more savings by shopping in your pajamas. The merchants are hosting a pajama party! They have gone CRAAAZY! It’ll be great fun!

Free Concert in Norris Park

It has been our pleasure to assist the Nebraska National Guard 43rd Army Band with their 2008 Concert Tour stop in McCook on Monday, July 7, beginning at 7:00 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to Norris Park and be prepared for an outstanding performance by this 60-member band. There is no cost for the concert but you may want to bring a couple of bucks and treat yourself to one of the Chamber’s infamous root beer floats. We’ll be there serving up the frosty treats so you should plan to be there too! It’ll be a great evening!