A good song can capture your attention, but a GREAT song can make you feel emotions beyond yourself and even change perspectives.  Episode 35 of the Chamber Connection Podcast features Nebraska based musician Kaylyn Sahns.  Kaylyn is ...

What comes to mind when you think of a great leader?  There are many ways to become a great leader in your work and personal life if you have the right tools.  For this episode of the Chamber Connection Podcast, community and business...

Sometimes, music isn’t just about entertainment.  For some people, a love for the arts is based down from generation to generation and becomes a piece of who we are.  It’s what connects family, friends, and even communities.  

Living in your dream home is something we all aspire to. Whether it’s a renovating the old farmhouse you grew up in, building a mansion from scratch on that piece of land with the view, or simply adding square footage to your current dwelling t...

One thing that makes small businesses so unique and special is their connection to families.  Ancestry and quality time are woven throughout their fabric.  It could be the reason an individual pursues their entrepreneurial dreams or h...

If you've listed to any previous episodes of this podcast, you know you know a major topics is the arts, specifically the arts in Nebraska.  I love asking Nebraska based artists why they chose to stay instead of leaving for a major metropo...

Community theater isn’t something you usually think of as an essential piece to rural living, but in reality it is.  The ability to join arm and arm with friends, neighbors and even strangers to create a community theater production is wha...

The sound of a piano is widely recognized, probably because you hear it more often than you think.  If you listen close enough, you can hear it all around.  In the elevator, while you’re sitting in a waiting room, in your favorite lov...

Fall is near, which means Scratchtoberfest at Scratchtown Brewing Company!  For this episode of the Chamber Connection Podcast, Mike and Caleb with Scratchtown Brewing Company invite the Chamber into their business to talk about their annu...

Calling all drivers!  Golf drivers, that is.  Episode 26 features Sandhills Strong Founder Lindsy Gumb Roberts.  This community benefiting nonprofit went above and beyond for their latest fundraiser, which features a grand prize ...

One of the major appeals of living in a rural community is safety.  We feel comfortable leaving our front doors unlocked, sharing personal information with our neighbor, and trusting our children to make it to a from the park on their own....

It can be easy to take for granted the community we live in.  Sometimes what we need is an outsiders perspective to help us realize how incredible lucky we are to live in Nebraska.  During this episode, Daniel Martinez stops by to sha...

While we typically think of musical theater as fun songs, dancing and sometime humor, we don't often associate these productions with perspective changes.  Becky Boesen is no stranger to creating a thought provoking theater production.&nbs...

Whether you prefer many genres of music or have one favorite singer, the opera is sure to tug at your heart or send chills throughout your body.  Not only is Nebraska home to the thriving UNL Opera, their shows travel throughout the state....

For this episode fo the Chamber Connection Podcast, comedian Bob Smiley stops by to talk about the path that led him to comedy, as well as his upcoming show at The Golden Husk.  To Bob, this show isn't just about bringing different demogra...

When you visit a new community, where do you stop first? More than likely, you pass go and head straight to downtown to find food, coffee, or shopping.  On this episode of the Chamber Connection Podcast, Becky Ries (Executive Director of V...

The 2022-23 Season at The Golden Husk is full of incredible artists from all over Nebraska and beyond the state's boarder.  Some of the best shows though, come from our local talent.  This is not just because it highlights the diverse...

We hear it all the time in smaller communities....Shop. Local. First.  Shopping small not only contributes to the vibrancy of our business communities and business districts, it supports the dreams of the merchants behind the counters.&nbs...

Inspiration can strike anywhere.  Sometimes the invitation from another can inspire us to dig into the artistic scene in our our community.  Other times the story of a World War II veteran can inspire us to create a play that tells th...

The community of Valley County is lucky to have many amazing assets that create community betterment.  From nonprofits to individuals, you won't have to look hard to see someone creating goodness.  On this episode, Lindsy Gumb Roberts...

Valley County is full of amazing assets.  One of the greatest assets is none other than The Golden Husk.  Entertainment venues like The Golden Husk not only provide a source of entertainment for local and regional community members, t...

Selling insurance isn't just finding the right insurance policy to fit into a person's budget.  It's so much more than that.  Having the correct auto and life insurance could mean the difference between thriving and simply surviving.&...

Farming and ranching is more than just a job.  It's creating a legacy that will be passed down from generation to generation.  With fluctuating market prices and unpredictable weather, protecting that legacy is essential to its future...

After an incredibly tough year, many small businesses look to resources that can ensure they survive the next bump in the road.  Scratchtown Brewing Company, a local brewery in Ord, has been singing the praises of renewable energy since th...

Arts and cultural activities are an important aspect of any community, no matter how rural.  These activities provide an entertainment outlet for those within and surrounding the community.  Arts and culture are not only a key compone...