2022 NEDA ANNUAL CONFERENCE - MAY 11-13, 2022 - THE PEPPERMILL
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2022 NEDA
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
MAY 11-13, 2022 - THE PEPPERMILL
Connect with other economic developers from across the state at the 2022 NEDA Annual
Conference on May 11-13, 2022 in Valentine, NE!
The 2022 NEDA Annual Conference is once again the place to be for professionals involved
in Economic Development. The convention will feature educational sessions requested by
Economic Development professionals that will draw members from across the state.
For three days, professionals from across the state will come together in Valentine to take
advantage of leading educational programming, ideas, and networking opportunities
applicable to their everyday work lives.
Be sure to mark May 11-13, 2022, on your calendar now. The deadline for early bird
registration is April 20, so take a few minutes today to complete the registration form
online or included in this brochure. We look forward to seeing you in Valentine!
Click here to
register online!
Conference Locations & Hotel Information
Several room blocks are dedicated to conference attendees. Room reservations must be
made by phone to get block rates. Please indicate you are with the NEDA Conference.
Conference Location: Peppermill Restaurant, 502 E. Highway 20, Valentine, NE 69201
Golf Location: Frederick Peak Golf Club, 1000 Dowden Street, Valentine, NE 69201
Wednesday Reception Location: Bolo Beer, 420 E. 1st Street, Valentine, NE 69201
Thursdsay Dinner Location: Trailhead Park, 109 E 1st Street, Valentine, NE 69201
HARMONY THE NIOBRARA LODGE COMFORT INN*
INN & SUITES 803 E. Highway 20 101 Main Street
Valentine, NE 69201 Valentine, NE 69201
304 E. Highway 20 855-516-1090
Valentine, NE 69201 402-376-3000
$89.00 per room + tax $89.00 per room + tax
402-376-3131 *overflow rooms, farther distance
$89.00 per room + tax from conference
Sponsorship Opportunities
A variety of sponsorship levels are available to promote your organization or business
and showcase your brand to NEDA members. Not sure which level is right for you? Call
Kim Pair at 531-289-8329 or staff@neda1.org.
Hospitality Room Sponsorship - $1,000
• Company/ Business Logo in hospitality room and on Conference Materials
• Company/ Business Summary on Conference Brochure
• One (1) Complimentary Registration to Conference
• Exhibitor Space
Gold Sponsorship - $1,000
• Company/ Business Logo on Conference Materials
• Company/ Business Summary on Conference Brochure
• One (1) Complimentary Registration to Conference
• Exhibitor Space
Silver Sponsorship - $500
• Company/ Business Logo on Conference Materials
• Company/ Business Summary on Conference Brochure
• Introduction of Speakers
Bronze Sponsorship - $250
• Company/ Business Name on Conference Materials
Visit the sponsorship registration link here to reserve your spot!
Click here to
register online!Conference Agenda
WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 2022
8:00am NEDA Board Meeting - Peppermill Restaurant
11:00am Niobrara River Trip with Little Outlaw Outfitters
$60 per person, includes shuttle from motel to and from trip and grab & go sack lunch.
12:00pm Golf at Frederick Peak Golf Club
$51 per person including cart rental and grab & go sack lunch.
12:00pm-4:00pm Business Tour: Niobrara Valley Vineyards & George Paul Vinegar
Light finger food available at winery.
5:30pm-7:30pm Welcome Reception at Bolo Beer Co.
Hors d’oeuvres by Hoebes Smoked Meats
8:00-9:00pm NEDA New Member Orientation – Harmony Inn
8:00pm-12:00am NEDA Hospitality Room – Harmony Inn
THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2022
7:30am Registration Opens – Peppermill Restaurant
8:30am – 9:00am “Coming Out Swinging” with Dan Curran
9:00am – 10:00am “Growing Me = Growing Them” with Kayla Schnuelle
10:00am-11:15am “RISE” Prison Reentry” with Jeremy Bouman
11:15am-11:30am BREAK
11:30am-1:00pm Annual Meeting & Awards Luncheon – Peppermill Restaurant
1:00pm-2:00pm ZW Legislative Update with Katie Zulkoski
2:00pm-2:15pm Break
2:15pm-3:15pm Growing Together an Aksarben Workforce Initiative with Angie Stenger
3:15pm-4:15pm Valentine “The 3 R’s” – Recreation, Reservation, Ranching”
4:15pm-5:00pm The Good Life is Calling Campaign Update with Archrival
5:30pm-8:00pm Dinner & Entertainment – Trail Head Park in Downtown Valentine
Pitchfork Fondue Dinner, Cowboy Fast Draw, Cornhole Tournament & Entertainment.
Meal will be provided on site - Event is weather permitting
9:00pm-12:00am NEDA Hospitality Room – Harmony Inn
FRIDAY, MAY 13, 2022
8:30am-10:30am Table Topics – Peer to Peer learning
10:30am-11:30am DED Program Update with Dan Curran
11:30am Adjourn – Lunch on your own
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register online!Conference Speakers & Session Descriptions
“Growing Me = Growing Them” - Kayla Schnuelle
What is your growth edge and why does it matter? How do you carve out intentional
time to grow YOU? Join Kayla in a highly engaging session to uncover how personal
discernment can reshape your trajectory. Giving from an empty cup doesn’t neces-
sarily fill other cups, so focusing on YOU is critical.
“Redemptive Entrepreneurship & Hiring the Formerly Incarcerated” -
Jeremy Bouman
In this session you will learn about a workforce readiness program in Nebraska
called RISE that is preparing returning citizens for employment both pre-release
and post-release. You will also learn about federal incentives your business can ac-
cess through second chance hiring including tax credits, insurance bonds and wage
reimbursement. Finally, you will also learn about the RISE Business Academy, a pro-
gram helping returning citizens start small businesses in Nebraska.
“Growing Community Together” - Angie Stenger
Despite a global pandemic, Northeast Nebraska kept things moving in the effort to
proactively transform the regional economy and population growth. Angie Stenger,
Executive Director of Growing Together Northeast Nebraska will share some of the
community successes and the value of community partnerships.
“Valentine “The 3 R’s” – Recreation, Reservation, Ranching”
Mike Burge, ED Director will facilitate a conversation with Dean Jacobs -Chamber
Director, Regina Osburn – Director of Tourism, and Roger Brashears – Prairie Club
Director of Operations on the local economy make up, contributors, and diversifica-
tion here in Valentine.
“The Good Life is Calling Campaign Update ” – Clint! Runge
The State of Nebraska teamed up with Archrival to create the national brand cam-
paign “The Good Life is Calling.” Clint! Runge will explain the campaign strategy
and progress; most importantly, we’ll learn how every Nebraska business and indi-
vidual can be a part of it through the campaign’s Brand Center.
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register online!2022 NEDA ANNUAL CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
May 11-13, 2022 - Peppermill Restaurant - Valentine, Nebraska
Name(s)________________________________________________________________________________
Company_______________________________________________________________________________
Address____________________________________City__________________ST______Zip______________
Daytime Phone ( )____________________ Email______________________________________________
REGISTRATION OPTIONS Before April 20 April 21-May 6 Quantity TOTAL
NEDA Member Fee $200.00 $225.00 ____ $______
Includes: General Conference Sessions, Business Tour and Reception on Wednesday, breakfast, lunch & dinner on Thursday.
Non-Member Registration $250.00 $275.00 ____ $______
Includes: General Conference Sessions, Business Tour and Reception on Wednesday, breakfast, lunch & dinner on Thursday.
Exhibit Booth Registration $200.00 $225.00 ____ $______
Includes: 8ft tabletop, General Conference Sessions, Business Tour and Reception on Wednesday, breakfast, lunch & dinner on Thursday.
Wednesday Golf Outing $51.00 $51.00 ____ $______
Includes: 20 holes, cart rental, and grab & go sack lunch.
Wednesday Niobrara River Trip $60.00 $60.00 ____ $______
Includes: All inclusive with shuttle to and from hotel and grab and go sack lunch.
NEDA Board Meeting (Members Only) $0.00 $0.00 ____ $______
New Member Orientation $0.00 $0.00 ____ $______
Additional Guest Meals $70.00 $70.00 ____ $______
Includes: Wednesday Reception, Thursday breakfast, lunch and dinner.
3 WAYS TO REGISTER
1. ONLINE registration via this Payment Method p Credit Card p Check p Invoice
link or the link found on the
website. Name as it appears on credit card __________________________________________________________
2. EMAIL completed registration Account # __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Exp. Date: _____ /______
to staff@neda1.org
3. MAIL registration with check CVV Code: __________ Signature: _________________________________________________________
Registrations via phone will NOT be accepted.
Please return registration form & payment to:
NEDA Office, 521 First Street, PO Box 10, Milford, NE 68405 or email to: staff@neda1.org
VISIT OUR WEBSITE
www.neda1.org CHECKS PAYABLE TO: Nebraska Economic Developers Association (NEDA)
Onsite registration is provided, but only credit card or check payments will be accepted before entry is allowed into the event. Cancellation Policy: A refund, less a $25 administrative fee, will be given for all written
requests postmarked by April 27, 2022. No refunds will be processed after April 20, 2022. In the unlikely event the 2022 Conference is cancelled due to uncontrollable circumstances, your payment will be considered
a donation to NEDA.
When you provide a check as payment, you authorize us either to use information from your check to make a one-time electronic fund transfer from your account or to process the payment as a check transaction.
When we use information from your check to make an electronic fund transfer, funds may be withdrawn from your account as soon as the same day we receive your payment, and you will not receive your check back
from your financial institution.
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