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2019 CEC Conference in Beatrice

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We where proud that Downtown Beatrice was able to host Nebraska Extension’s 2019 Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference! The conference was held April 24-25 2019.

The CEC conference is designed to help those wanting to learn more about how to strengthen and grow their community, develop entrepreneurship, and find ideas for success to take home to your community!

Lear more about the conference and by visiting Nebraska Extension’s CEC Conference Website

Beatrice was able to welcome well over 100 attendees and speakers over the two days. Great networking, learning, and memories where made! KWBE Local News Story

A special thank you to Nebraska Extension, NGage, Beatrice Area Chamber, and Main Street Beatrice for providing the conference! A special thanks to our conference sponsors!

Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference

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Taste of Spring attracts over 300 people!

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Our thanks to all who supported us at this years event!

We enjoyed a social evening centered on sampling of fine wines and Stone Hollow craft beers along with filling hors d’oeuvres.

Taste of Spring proceeds support Main Street Beatrice’s downtown improvement efforts, from small business development and historic preservation to downtown streetscape amenities.

A special thanks to our event Sponsor: Pinnacle Bank

Taste of Spring

Facade Improvements Take Hold as Downtown Finds Success in 2018

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We have seen numerous façade improvements take form in downtown Beatrice, in 2018 alone we saw nearly $1.5 million in building improvements!

In addition to building improvements downtown has seen nearly $2 million invested in public and private street, sidewalk, and lighting improvements including the completion of the Standing Bear Trail in Downtown Beatrice.

From January 2016 until the end of 2018 downtown Beatrice has seen a net gain of 18 small businesses and 85 new jobs. More businesses are expected to open in 2019.

Many are surprised to learn that our downtown is home to over 175 businesses! We feel that downtown Beatrice is growing and is the place to be!

The community and the downtown are facing challenges, but those challenges can be overcome. We are excited for what the future holds and we will be working hard to continue finding success for our downtown and for Beatrice as a whole!

Chocolate Lovers Shopping Day Extravaganza

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Chocolate Lovers’ Shopping Day Extravaganza was a blast!!!

The event is held each year on the first Saturday of February

The event is a great way to explore Downtown Beatrice & enjoy all the chocolaty fun that this event has to offer!  What is it?  It’s a day of delicious Chocolate tasting paired with great shopping & dining deals in Historic Downtown Beatrice!

In 2019 we had over 200 participants register by 11:00am.

More event details under Winter Events

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Michael Sothan, Executive Director
205 North 4th Street
Beatrice, NE 68310
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