Chamber of Commerce


Mission Statement
The Chamber of Commerce is the voice of Cozad and Dawson County.
The purpose is to utilize the resources of the community by initiating and implementing
creative plans of action to enhance the quality of life and meet the
growing needs of tomorrow

Membership

Board of Directors

Committees

Ambassadors

Annual Events

Chamber Benefits

Ambassadors

The Ambassador organization serves as the public relations arm of the Chamber.  It consists of a group of men and women who are Chamber members or are employed by a Chamber member.  They work in various capacities as Ambassadors for the Chamber and encourage and assist the expansion of the membership of the Chamber of Commerce.

Their primary activities include:  Ribbon Cuttings, Groundbreakings, Hosts for Business After Hours, Representatives in local and area parades, Hosts for various Chamber and community events and “Good Guy Calls” to Chamber members.

 Ambassador Membership:

  • Charlie Block , President
  • Suzie Block
  • Deb DeBoer
  • Judy Cumming
  • Robyn Geiser
  • Vicki Halligan
  • Tim Hansen
  • PJ Jacobson
  • Susan Kloepping
  • Dian Lauby
  • Barbara Lawson
  • Linda Gadway, Vice-President
  • Paul McGinnis
  • Mark McKeone
  • Karmen Morse
  • Larry Paulsen
  • Kirk Riley
  • Roz Trusdale
  • Scott Trusdale
  • Carl York
  • Scott Zimbelman
  • Mike Hickenbottom

 

Annual Events:

January 18, 2008

 

January 26, 2008

 

March 2008

Cozad Development Corporation

Business After Hours

Cozad Chamber Annual Banquet -

Annual Awards Night

Dawson County Red Cross Chile Cook Off

May 26, 2008

 

June 7, 2008

 

June 26, 2008

 

 

June 24, 2008

Memorial Day Services - Veteran's Memorial Park 11:00 a.m.

Cozad Sidewalk Sales and City-Wide Garage Sales

7:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.  Downtown food vendors.

Pony Express Re-Ride                               11:30 Lunch at

Veterans Memorial Park       

Pony Express Station

Robert Henri Birthday Celebration at the Robert Henri Museum & Historical Walkway

July 5, 2008  

 

 

July 12, 2008

 

 

July 25, 2008

Farmer's Market begins every Saturday 7:30 a.m.- 10:30 a.m.                                           July - October

Municipal Parking Lot 8th & F

Bands, Brews & BBQs
Triple B Car, Talent Show, FREE Kids Activities

Live Bands, Crafts In the Park in Veteran's Memorial Park

Relay for Life at Gothenburg

August

August 28, 2008

Quilts Around the Block August 2009

(Held every other year)

Annual Farmer Businessman's Ag BBQ at Chipper Hall

September   5 & 6, 2008

Hay Days Carnival & Parade                     

Parade September 6, 2008 at 11:00 am

October 2008

October 27, 2008

Homecoming Parade

"Spook Night" at Chipper Hall

   Nov. 11, 2008

Nov 5 , 2008

Dec. 6, 2008

 

Dec. 1, 2008

Veteran's Day Program at the High School 11:00

"An Evening at the Henri"

"Taste of Cozad-Come and Experience Cozad"
"Holiday at the Henri"

Winter Wonderland Parade
Santa Claus Arrives in Cozad

Chamber Benefits

Building for the Future

Each  year the Cozad Chamber of Commerce offers promotions and activities to make a better Cozad.  The Chamber cannot operate without the financial support of our area businesses and individuals.  Your investment in the Chamber is greatly appreciated.

Benefits to all Chamber Members:

  • Monthly Newsletter
  • Business After Hours
  • Invitation to Farmers/Businessman BBQ
  • Invitation to the Annual Banquet

Benefits to Bronze Members:

  • Use of Chamber Bulk Mailing Permit
  • Member Referrals
  • Member Mailing List
  • Cozad Cash Dollar Program
  • Christmas Advertising
  • Sidewalk Sale Promotion
  • Legislative Conference
  • Tourism Promotion
  • Website Listing
  • Newcomer Packets
  • Member Hot Line Alerts
  • Downtown Promotions

Benefits to Silver and Gold Members:

  • Monthly Newsletter
  • Invitation to Farmers/Businessman BBQ
  • Use of Chamber Bulk Mailing Permit
  • Member Referrals
  • Member Mailing List
  • Cozad Cash Dollar Program
  • Christmas Advertising
  • Business After Hours
  • Invitation to the Annual Banquet
  • Legislative Conference
  • Tourism Promotion
  • Website Listing
  • Newcomer Packets
  • Member Hot Line Alerts
  • Downtown Promotions

Benefits to Elite and Platinum Members:

  • Monthly Newsletter
  • Invitation to Farmers/Businessman BBQ
  • Use of Chamber Bulk Mailing Permit
  • Member Referrals
  • Member Mailing List
  • Cozad Cash Dollar Program
  • Christmas Advertising
  • Sidewalk Sale Promotion
  • Free Flyer Ad in the Newsletter

  • Business After Hours
  • Invitation to the Annual Banquet
  • Legislative Conference
  • Tourism Promotion
  • Website Listing
  • Newcomer Packets
  • Member Hot Line Alerts
  • Downtown Promotions

    Regular Meeting Dates of the Cozad Chamber of the Commerce   

  Meetings are held at the Chamber/CDC Conference Room
**1st Monday Tourism                3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.                    **1st Tuesday Joint Steering at 9:30 a.m.

**Dawson County Visitors at 2:00.     

**1st Friday Civic Affairs at    noon

**2nd Tuesday Business Community Promotions at Noon

**3rd Wednesday CDC Board meeting at noon

**3rd Wednesday Chamber Board Meeting at 5:30

**4th Tuesday Membership Meeting at noon

**4th Thursday Ag CommitteeTour at noon--place to be announced.

    

     UPCOMING EVENTS:     

June 24, 2008 - Robert Henri Birthday Celebration

June 26, 2008 - Pony Express Re-ride and Chuckwagon Feed at Veteran's Memorial Park at 11:30 a.m.

July 12 - Bands, Brews and BBQs, Triple B Car Show, Talent Show, Craft Show and Rock and Roll Run

July 12th and 13th - Haymaker Open Golf Tournament

 

 

     
     
 


For more information, please contact:
Economic Development
Robyn Geiser
   Executive Director
135 W 8th Street
Cozad, Nebraska 69130
geiser.cdc@cozadtel.net
Phone: (308) 784-3930
Chamber of Commerce
Judy Andres
   Chamber Director
135 W 8th Street
Cozad, Nebraska 69130
cozadchmbr@cozadtel.net
Phone: (308) 784-3930
Fax: (308) 784-3026
City of Cozad
Carl York
   City Administrator
215 West 8th Street
Cozad, Nebraska 69130
cozadcty@cozadtel.net
Phone: (308) 784-3907
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