NE corn farmers intend to plant 9.9 million acres
Nebraska corn farmers will plant 9.9 million acres of corn in 2021, according to the latest Prospective Plantings report released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
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Earning the Imperial Chamber of Commerce awards, either for their businesses or as individuals, included, from left, Jeff Castor, Dirk Hill, Cindy Castor, Jill Moline, Matt Vlasin, John Paisley, Ed Cupp, Ben Brophy, Kevin Chavira, Allison O’Neil, Jan Elliott and Nick Colton.
Nine businesses, individuals gain Chamber recognition
Nine Imperial businesses and individuals in the community were in the spotlight last Thursday at the Chamber of Commerce’s business recognition program.
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The Chamber of Commerce selected Klassy Kreations as April’s Business of the Month. Stylists at the salon are, from left, Karra Meeske, Kristi McNair and Jennifer Beemer.
Chamber chooses salon Klassy Kreations for April recognition
Klassy Kreations’ story began 12 years ago when co-owners Karra Meeske and Kristi McNair had an opportunity to buy a salon.
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Sharon Kircher, left, Mid-Plains Community College Business & Community Education Coordinator, and Andy Long, right, McCook Economic Development Corp. Executive Director, present a check for $4,000 to Matt and Camie Cox for help to start up Happy’s Feed Store and Fuel Center in Palisade.
New business in Palisade wins third place in Hormel contest
A business in Stratton won the 2021 Hormel Entrepreneurship Competition and an $8,000 first prize award.
Six businesses vying for $25,000 in annual Hormel competition
Six local entrepreneurs with ideas for start-up/expanding business have been named finalists for the 2021 Hormel Entrepreneurship Competition and are looking for a share of $25,000 in prizes.