Your Logan County Chamber Of Commerce

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grow and thrive amid even the most challenging circumstances.

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Logan County Chamber of Commerce Honors

Bomgaars

As Our Member Of The Week

102 N. 12th Ave........................................................... 970-522-2612

Bomgaars is the Logan County Chamber of Commerce’s Member of the Week. Accepting the honor are Bomgaars representatives Brian Grauberger, Tasha Bird, Tristan Trahern, Jamie Holleran, Sarah Morgison, Liz Quint,Manager Deb Baker, Michael Peterson, Assistant Manager Kelly Nestor, Skyler Armstrong, Moises Rivas, Melvin Venable, Mike Tait and Payton Montoya and (not pictured) many more of dedicated staff.

...Bomgaars is a family owned and operated farm and ranch retailer that was started by W.H. Bomgaars. It is currently owned/operated by the third and fourth generations of the Bomgaars family. Their company was founded in the late 1940's in Sioux City, Iowa as an automotive parts supplier and has grown over the years to add farm, ranch, and home goods as well as general merchandise.

...As Bomgaars company expanded to western Nebraska and Colorado, they found the opportunity to open a new location in Sterling that was formerly Walmart. This was a great space for them to make it their own and allowed them the opportunity to expand their footprint into northeast Colorado to serve the needs of farm and ranch customers throughout the area.

...Bomgaars' Sterling location was opened for business in November of 2011 as the 60th store out of 180 locations. With a moderate amount of remodeling, they were able to open this store and fill it up with a wide variety of merchandise as well as display many additional products that didn't fit into their smaller locations.

...With more than 66,000 square feet of retail space and as a farm/ranch and general merchandise retailer, Bomgaars carries a multitude of products totaling at least 100,000 skus in over 14 major departments. This includes lawn and garden with a nursery, clothing and footwear, farm, pet, automotive supplies, paint, hardware, tools, housewares, toys, sporting and most recently in the Sterling location firearms.

...In addition, Bomgaars also offers special order products, in-store assembly, and propane tank exchanges.

...Bomgaars is located at 102 N 12th Ave., Sterling, CO 80751. For more information contact them at (970) 522-2612 or at their website: bomgaars.com.

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Bomgaars

Our Member Of The Week

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Ambassadors from the Logan County Chamber of Commerce celebrated Shipping and Stuff's Grand Re-Opening with a ribbon cutting. Now located at 631 W. Main St.,the business is open Mondays-Fridays from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Along with offering a packing and shipping service, the business is home to printing and printing solutions and a variety of business products and services. Reach Shipping and Stuff at 970-522-0260 or online at http://www.shippingandstuff.com



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Colorado Chamber A National Finalist

 The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation named The Colorado Chamber Foundation a finalist in the 2023 Citizens Awards, a long-standing program that honors purpose-driven businesses for their leadership in solving the world’s biggest challenges. The Colorado Chamber was nominated for the Best Civics Engagement Program for its work showing middle school students “Civics in Action.” “The Colorado Chamber is honored to have been acknowledged for our commitment to promoting civic engagement and education,” said Colorado Chamber President and CEO Loren Furman. “Providing our 2023 Civics Bee Finalists with unique opportunities to witness ‘Civics in Action’ not only serves to recognize their outstanding achievements but also underscores our dedication to nurturing informed and engaged citizens in our great state.” For more than two decades, this annual awards program has recognized the most innovative and impactful corporate citizenship initiatives that leverage a company’s talent, resources, and expertise to improve communities.

Colorado Chamber A Finalist

Report Identifies Ways To Boost Workforce

A newly formed coalition of business organizations issued a report calling for employers and educational leaders to work in closer collaboration to reduce the shortages of skilled talent plaguing companies across the state. In its report, the Education to Employment Alliance noted the portion of Colorado students seeking a degree or certificate beyond high school fell to less than 50% in 2021, even as the state has found 91.4% of jobs that pay family-sustaining wages need an advanced certification. And it noted that while there continue to be about 200,000 available jobs in the state — roughly two for every out-of-work Coloradan — there have remained about 90,000 unemployed state residents throughout the year, speaking to the mismatch between needed and available skills.To try to improve the state’s workforce-development pipeline, the five members of the alliance — the Colorado Chamber of Commerce, Colorado Inclusive Economy, Colorado Succeeds, the Colorado Technology Association and Colorado Thrives — outlined five recommendations. And while the recommendations deal with topics ranging from better measurements of student outcomes to financial aid for private-sector apprenticeships, they focus on the high-level themes that better coordination is needed between schools and workplaces, more support is needed for smaller businesses and evolving training pathways need greater priority.

Ways To Boost Workforce

Work Chambers Do Every Day

Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day, which takes place on the third Wednesday of every October, is a great time to highlight the work that chambers do every day to promote free enterprise, boost the economy, and celebrate their local communities. State and local chambers of commerce provide a community for local business owners – hosting workshops, networking events, and mentorship opportunities. In addition, by bringing businesses together over common issues of concern, they play a critical role in strengthening the collective voice of their members and promoting pro-business policies at the local and state level.  Join us in thanking your local chamber of commerce for their work today and every day.

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Small Businesses Need Certainty

Later this month, the top small business leaders from around the country who make up the U.S. Chamber’s Small Business Council will travel to Capitol Hill for their annual fly-in.Every small business may have different “asks” from Congress, ranging from tax policy to workforce challenges to the request that the federal government simply leave them alone.This year, a common thread among the small business founders and owners visiting our nation’s capital is the need for certainty. Whether its stability in tax policy, trade policy, or a steady stream of employment-based visas they can rely on, small business owners are looking for reassurance that they can operate their businesses without having to worry about unnecessary changes from the government. The Chair of our Small Business Council Natalie Kaddas echoes the frustration of thousands of small business owners who are calling for the reinstatement of the research and development (R&D) tax deduction. For nearly 70 years, businesses have been able to immediately deduct 100% of their R&D expenses, which can include costs associated with the development, testing, and improvement of products and services. Tax reform that lowered rates for businesses and individuals six years ago changed the rule to provide that R&D costs incurred in tax years beginning after Dec. 31, 2021 must be capitalized and amortized over several years instead of deducted in the year incurred.  

Businesses Need Certainty

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AUGUST

Sugar Beet Days

Ice Lanes

Murphy Insurance

Town of Peetz

The Harmony Home

Edward Jones - Brandon Steele

Legacy CPA & Financial Services 

A Caring Pregnancy and Resource Center

Frankys Carpet Cleaning

SEPTEMBER

Equitable Savings

Dinsdale Brothers

H&R Block

The Legacy Assisted Living

Steele Terrain 

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Sterling Regional Center

Basseggio Pumpkin Patch and Maze

Logan County

CSU Regional Engagement Center

Miniature Aircraft

Fun Fest Funfly Oct. 21

Everyone is invited to the SMAA annual October event on Sat., Oct. 21 starting at 10 a.m. Pit pass/landing fee is $15 including lunch. Lunch is also available for $7. This year’s event includes a drone race course, flying, a 12-1 p.m. rocket launch and RC car racing on CR 370 RC Raceway. The event is free for spectators. Bring a chair.

Sterling Miniature Aircraft Association

Library Hosts Puzzle Race

The Sterling Public Library will have a Puzzle Race on Sun., Oct. 22 at 2 p.m. Registration for the program is required and is being accepted through Oct. 18. Teams can be 3 to 6 people and must include both adults and kids (kindergarten-5th grade.) Teens are also welcome to attend. Sign up early as space is limited! Please call 970-522-2023 to register or for more information.

Sterling Public Library

History Café Focuses On Mysterious Objects

The next History Café is Wed., Oct. 25 at 10:30 a.m. Muffins and coffee will be served in the High Plains Education Center where guests will look at and discuss several items from the museum collection that are of a mysterious nature. Our topic “Uniquely Interesting and Mysterious Objects at the Museum” will inspire questions such as: “Where did it come from?” and “Why is it here?”, and even, “What was it?”. Guests are also encouraged to bring in any items from their own collections that may have a mysterious story or origin! To make sure that we have enough places set, please call the museum and let us know that you are coming: 522-3895. Admission to History Café is $3 per person.

History Cafe

Advocates For Recovery

Toy Drive Takes

To The Streets

A toy drive will be held Sun., Oct. 29 starting at 1 p.m. at Horizon Motorsports, 419 N. 3rd Ave., with a Meet and Greet, a time to decorate bikes and a "Bike Blessing" from the Christian Motorcycle Association. Kickstands up at 2 p.m. when the ride begins. Admission: New Unwrapped Toy For Ages 0-17 years. A donation box for the toys will also be at Horizon during October.

Logan County Toy Ride



Tween Time Escape Room

Registration is underway for the Tween Time Escape Room on Mon., Oct. 30 and begins at 2 p.m. Kids in grades 3rd-7th can register as individuals or as a group of 3-4 kids. The last day to register for the program is on Oct. 25.

Escape Room

Sterling Regional Center

Bank Of Colorado

Trick Or Treat Street

At The Recreation Center

Plans for the Sterling Recreation's Center Annual Trick or Treat Street are being finalized for Halloween, Oct. 31 from 4-7 p.m.

Trick or Treat Street

Family Fun Saturday Nov. 4

It's that time of year again: time for the leaves to be changing, crisp cool air, roaring fires and "Turkey dinner!" The Overland Trail Museum has a problem.. It started wit a few "mysterious feathers," and then a faint "gobble gobble," but now the museum and its village are being overtaken by terrified turkeys trying to hide from the festivities! We need your help to locate all the hysterical birds before they get into any more mischief! Crafts/activities will also be available!

Family Fun Saturday

Overland Trail Museum

Why Join The Chamber?

Did you know that joining a chamber of commerce can help your company gain access to valuable resources and exposure in the community? A business's

visibility and trustworthiness in the community can improve greatly by joining the chamber of commerce. The mission of the Logan County Chamber of Commerce

is to strengthen business ties and foster economic development in the county.

For additional information on how joining the Logan County Chamber

can help your business, please call (970) 522- 5070.

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October Calendar of Events

Check for updates and changes at logancountychamber.com

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