Events for October 2015
Norfolk Area Chamber of Commerce
Oct 1    Legislative Luncheon Update
All Chamber members are invited to attend this annual event to hear the State Chamber's update on key business-related bills in the 2015 Legislative session, important issues awaiting in 2016 and the latest state rankings in areas important to the business community.       
Date: October 1, 2015
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Black Cow Fat Pig Pub & Steak
702 W. Norfolk Avenue
Norfolk, NE
Contact: Samantha Wolfe
EMail: swolfe@norfolkareachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Thursday, October 1, 2015
12:00p.m.
Fees/Admission: $20.00 for Chamber Members, Lunch included
$25.00 for Potential Members, Lunch included

To register, email Sam at swolfe@norfolkareachamber.com
Oct 2    Manufacturing Day Event at Nucor: Tour & Presentation by GM Dirk Peterson & Governor Ricketts
October marks this year's nationally observed Manufacturing Month. In honor of Manufacturing Day on Friday, October 2nd, we are cordially inviting you to Nucor Steel. Nucor Steel will be hosting a tour of the facility beginning with a presentation by General Manager Dirk Peterson and Governor Pete Ricketts. Space is limited to 50 registrants. Registration Deadline: September 25, 2015.

Tour Group Guidelines:
1) Minimum age for tour group member is 18 years of age
2) Minimum PPE Plant Wide for Tours
3) Long Pants
4) Closed toed, flat shoes (NO mid or high heel, sandals, flip flops, ect.)
5) No rings or dangling jewelry
6) Hard Hat - Class G or E (Nucor will provide)
7) Safety glasses with permanent side shields (Nucor will provide)
8) Hearing protection - 29NRR minimum (Nucor will provide)
9) Orange Flame Resistant Coat (Nucor will provide)
10) **Please let tour guide know if you have a pacemaker or similar electronic device--these visitors cannot be on the furnace deck due to high intensity electric arching and we would not want to compromise your safety.
Date: October 2, 2015
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Nucor Steel
Main Office Parking Lot
2911 E. Nucor Road
Norfolk, NE 68701
Contact: Rachel Reiser
EMail: rreiser@norfolkareachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Friday, October 2, 2015
9:00a.m.-12:00p.m.
Schedule for the Day:

9:00a.m.      Visitors arrive for tour/presentation
9:30a.m.      Governor arrives
9:40a.m.      Governor's presentation
10:05a.m.    Visitors watch safety video
10:15a.m.    Tour the plant
12:00p.m.    Departure
Fees/Admission: No fee. Must register to attend.
Oct 6    Retail Trade Taskforce Meeting
Date: October 6, 2015
Time: 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Contact: Samantha Wolfe
EMail: swolfe@norfolkareachamber.com
Oct 6    SCORE General Meeting
SCORE Chapter Monthly Members Meeting
Date: October 6, 2015
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location:

Norfolk Area Chamber of Commerce Office

Contact: Norfolk Area Chamber
Oct 7    Vehicle Parking District
Vehicle Parking District Meeting
Date: October 7, 2015
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Location: 609 W Norfolk Ave
Contact: Jarad Dahlkoetter
EMail: jdahlkoetter@norfolkareachamber.com
Date/Time Details: 8 am in the Chamber office - meets the first Wednesday of every month.
Oct 7    Ambassador's General Meeting
Ambassador's General Meeting
Date: October 7, 2015
Time: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Location: Norfolk Area Chamber of Commerce
Community Room
EMail: info@norfolkareachamber.com
Date/Time Details: 10:00 am
Fees/Admission: Closed Meeting
Oct 13    Agri-Business Council Meeting

Discuss ag related issues and events. Please bring your own lunch if you would like to eat during the meeting.

Date: October 13, 2015
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Website: http://www.norfolkareachamber.com/chamber/committeescouncilstaskforces/agri-business-council/
Location:

Chamber Office

Contact: Jeny Albin
EMail: jalbin@norfolkareachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Noon-1:00pm
Fees/Admission: Please bring your own lunch if you would like to eat during the meeting.
Oct 13    Leadership Norfolk
Leadership Norfolk        
Date: October 13, 2015
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Location: Norfolk Area Chamber of Commerce
609 W Norfolk Ave
 
Contact: Rachel Reiser
EMail: rreiser@norfolkareachamber.com
Date/Time Details: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm 
Oct 21    Business After Hours


Hosted by Chamber Member: 

 
at the Norfolk Area Chamber of Commerce 
609 W. Norfolk Ave. Norfolk NE 


3rd Wednesday of the Month - October 21st 
5:15pm - 7:00pm

 
 Enjoy the evening networking with your fellow Chamber Members ~Make it your goal to meet two new people at every networking event and see the impact that it can make for your business!
 
Date: October 21, 2015
Time: 5:15 PM - 7:00 PM
Website: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=184976&l=7392dc5134&id=215764103205
Location: Norfolk Area Chamber of Commerce 
609 W. Norfolk Ave. 
Norfolk NE 68701
Contact: Rachel Reiser
EMail: rreiser@norfolkareachamber.com
Date/Time Details:
5:15 pm - 7:00 pm
Fees/Admission:
$6.00 for pre-registered
$8.00 for walk-ins (after noon on the 21st) 
*no shows and late cancelations (after noon on the 21st) will be charged*

Please make your reservations and or cancelations prior to the day of the event as a courtesy to the sponsors. An attendance count is given to them by the Chamber.
Oct 23    An Evening with Elvis for HOPE
Enjoy a fabulous evening of award-winning Elvis rock 'n roll music and tribute by Joseph Hall. Starring on NBC's America's Got Talent and multiple TV appearances, Joseph Hall has performed all over the world with a show that will take you through a journey of Elvis hits that is a must-see for all ages!
Event proceeds directly benefit patients with cancer right here in northeast Nebraska through the Faith Regional HOPE Fund. The HOPE fund was established by a local cancer survivor to help provide on-going funding for items and services that support cancer recovery and survivorship.
Date: October 23, 2015
Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Website: http://www.frhs.org/about-us/foundation
Location: Johnny Carson Theater
Contact: 402-644-7302
Date/Time Details: Friday, October 23, 2015
Doors open at 6p.m.
Performance begins at 7p.m.
Fees/Admission: Tickets available for purchase at:
www.frhs.org/about-us/foundation
 
Oct 27    Retail Trade Taskforce Meeting
Retail Taskforce    
Date: October 27, 2015
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Location: Norfolk Area Chamber of Commerce
609 W. Norfolk Ave.
Boardroom
Contact: Aimee Junck
EMail: ajunck@norfolkareachamber.com
Date/Time Details: 8 a.m.
Fees/Admission: No fee to attend