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05/29/2026

🚨HERE WE GO!🚨

After much anticipation, the first episode of “Made To Grow” is officially out. Show support towards our podcast debut by hitting that like and share button!

⚠️PODCAST UPDATE⚠️Due to technical difficulties, Episode 1 of Made to Grow will not premiere this week as originally pla...
05/22/2026

⚠️PODCAST UPDATE⚠️

Due to technical difficulties, Episode 1 of Made to Grow will not premiere this week as originally planned. Fear not — the show will go on!

Check back next week when we launch this new and exciting initiative. In the meantime, have a great Memorial Day break!

Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Education announced a new Workforce Pell Grant program that could expand access to sho...
05/19/2026

Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Education announced a new Workforce Pell Grant program that could expand access to short-term career training programs beginning July 1, 2026.

The initiative will allow eligible students to use Pell Grants for high-quality workforce training programs focused on high-skill, high-wage, and in-demand careers — helping individuals gain workforce-ready skills in as little as eight weeks while reducing student debt barriers.

Workforce development continues to play a major role in the future growth of Hastings and the surrounding region — programs like this could create additional pathways for residents, employers, and future professionals across our community!

Full press release:
https://www.ed.gov/about/news/press-release/us-department-of-education-issues-final-rule-create-new-workforce-pell-grant-program

🚨HERE WE GO — “Made to Grow” is coming to Hastings.🚨The multi-award-winning Hastings Area Chamber & Economic Development...
05/18/2026

🚨HERE WE GO — “Made to Grow” is coming to Hastings.🚨

The multi-award-winning Hastings Area Chamber & Economic Development Corporation building will officially become home to Made to Grow: a brand-new podcast focused on the voices, businesses, projects, and people helping shape the future of Hastings, Nebraska.

More details about the vision behind the podcast — and what listeners can expect — will be revealed in a future episode this week. Stay tuned on both our Chamber and EDC social media pages when our first episode drops!

On Thursday, May 7, the Manufacturing Pathways Advisory Team and the Hastings Area Manufacturers Association partnered t...
05/12/2026

On Thursday, May 7, the Manufacturing Pathways Advisory Team and the Hastings Area Manufacturers Association partnered together to promote rewarding careers in manufacturing during the 2026 Night of Excellence at Hastings Middle School.

The two groups worked together to highlight the different pathways students can begin as early as middle school and high school—helping them choose the right classes and get on track for a career in manufacturing. Students are encouraged to take advantage of their Skilled Technical Science (STS) classes to build real-world skills and explore opportunities in today’s high-demand manufacturing fields.

VOTE! VOTE! VOTE!Your vote matters — every voice helps shape the future of our community. Make sure your voice is heard!...
05/11/2026

VOTE! VOTE! VOTE!

Your vote matters — every voice helps shape the future of our community. Make sure your voice is heard!💙❤️

See the polling locations here:
https://adamscountyne.gov/images/PDFS/Clerks/Adams_County_Polling_Locations.pdf

Our newest project at the Chamber/Economic Development Corporation building is nearly ready to launch. Stay tuned for mo...
05/06/2026

Our newest project at the Chamber/Economic Development Corporation building is nearly ready to launch. Stay tuned for more updates ! ⏳🎙️

On Wednesday, April 29, the Chamber/HEDC office toured the Hastings HVAC facility, led by Shawn Hartmann and Vern Powers...
05/01/2026

On Wednesday, April 29, the Chamber/HEDC office toured the Hastings HVAC facility, led by Shawn Hartmann and Vern Powers. The pair shared insight into the company’s workforce, daily operations, and the range of employment opportunities available in Hastings.

During the tour, they also highlighted the company’s role in advancing the future of space technology. Hastings HVAC has partnered with Paramium Technologies, a U.S.-based firm that provides shared ground station networks to make satellite data transmission more efficient and affordable—demonstrating the company’s growing impact beyond traditional industries.

Earlier this month, the Chamber/HEDC sat down with longtime Thermo King employee Todd Cerny to discuss his promotion fro...
04/30/2026

Earlier this month, the Chamber/HEDC sat down with longtime Thermo King employee Todd Cerny to discuss his promotion from operations manager to plant manager at the Hastings manufacturing facility. In the exclusive interview, Cerny highlighted the plant’s workforce, including the range of opportunities available for full-time and internship roles.

Cerny also discussed Thermo King’s community involvement in Hastings, the importance of Leadership Hastings, and his goals as he steps into his new leadership position — click the link below to read more!

https://www.hastingsedc.com/assets/pdf/Todd+Cerny+Thermo+King+Story

During the month April, Centennial Plastics celebrated its 25th anniversary in Hastings. In an exclusive interview with ...
04/30/2026

During the month April, Centennial Plastics celebrated its 25th anniversary in Hastings. In an exclusive interview with the Chamber/HEDC, President Pat Mertens reflected on the company’s origins and how it was founded alongside Pete Konen, David Schnase and Larry Schnase.

Mertens also discussed the economic challenges the company has overcome, its commitment to the community and its long-term goals leading up to CP’s 30th anniversary in 2031 — click the link below to read more!

https://www.hastingsedc.com/assets/pdf/Centennial+Plastics+celebrates+25+years+in+Hastings/

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