Agri-Business Committee
Create awareness of and promote the impact of agriculture on the area economy. Meetings are scheduled on the first Wednesday every other month at 8:00 am at Country Cookin’ Cafe.
- National Ag Week Celebrations
- Ag Appreciation BBQ hosted on Tuesday evening during the Gage County Fair
- Scholarships awarded for students attending SCC in the Ag program
Ambassadors
Serve as the goodwill arm of the Chamber by promoting a positive relationship with existing and new business members and with surrounding communities. Meetings and ribbon cuttings are scheduled on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at 11 am. The Ambassadors also present Customer Service Awards.
- Ribbon Cuttings for new businesses
- Increase Chamber membership
- Increase new member attendance at events
- Increase networking opportunities
Holiday Lighted Parade Planning Committee
This group meets throughout the year to plan and organize the annual Holiday Lighted Parade, which is held the first Saturday in December. The purpose of the parade is to bring the community together to celebrate the magic of the holiday season. Committee meets the first Thursday of every month at 8:30 am.
Homestead Days® Planning Committee
Homestead Days is our summer festival. It's a 4 day event in June that is a community wide collaboration with the Homestead National Historical Park, Main Street Beatrice, Gage Co. Historical Society, the City of Beatrice, and other partners and area businesses with the Chamber of Commerce as the primary organizer.
Government Affairs Committee
The Government Affairs Committee is formed to increase business awareness and involvement in political and legislative issues, and advocate for business and the community at the local, state, and national levels.
This committee meets during Nebraska's Legislative Session on Fridays at 8:15 am.
Leadership Beatrice and Leadership Advisory Committee
The Leadership Beatrice program is a ten month long program designed to find, develop, and engage Beatrice's current and future leaders by showcasing opportunities for growth and leadership available in our community.
The Leadership Beatrice Advisory Committee's role is to plan and sustain the Leadership Beatrice program; it consists of nine graduates of the Leadership Beatrice program that each serve three-year terms.
