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Council approved TIF project at former Pink Elephant building

March 4, 2020 By Mainstreet Beatrice

Beatrice Daily Sun Article by Monica Brich March 2, 2020

Development plans are being made at the prior Pink Elephant Used Furniture building in downtown Beatrice.

During a city council meeting Monday night, the council unanimously approved a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) project at 713 Court St.

Craig Zarybnicky said he and his wife, Casey, intend to put a two bedroom, owner-occupied loft-style apartment on the second floor, and then build the main floor to suit a tenant to be determined.

City administrator Tobias Tempelmeyer said it was the fourth public meeting of the process.

“It’s been to the [Community Redevelopment Authority], planning and zoning and back to CRA and now to the city council. Assuming you approve it tonight, it will go back to CRA for final approval,” Tempelmeyer said.

Tempelmeyer noted that the project is TIF eligible because the building is located in the redevelopment area downtown, and that CRA recommended approval.

“One of the things we’ve pushed for, especially lately is having downtown housing, upper-level housing, trying to get that back and become more vibrant downtown,” Tempelmeyer said.

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Congressman Adrian Smith Tours Mercantile Building

February 20, 2020 By Mainstreet Beatrice

Beatrice Daily Sun Article by Scott Koperski February 20, 2020

A downtown Beatrice building that seemed destined for demolition before undergoing an extensive renovation has caught the eye of elected officials.

Congressman Adrian Smith toured Beatrice’s Mercantile Building at 301 Court St. on Thursday morning as part of a trip through the area.

And while Smith didn’t have a beer during his tour of the building, which is anchored by Stone Hollow Brewing, he did get an inside look at one of the biggest success stories from the area when it comes to putting an old building to use.

“It’s great to see this historic preservation and it’s also convergent to a newly rejuvenated space that generates some economic growth,” he said. “It’s great for the community and everyone involved.

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Chocolate Lover’s Shopping Day Extravaganza Event

January 28, 2020 By Mainstreet Beatrice

The 2020 Chocolate Lovers Event takes place on Saturday, February 1st

To participate head to downtown Beatrice on the day of the event. 1) Register at the Vintage Venue, 620 Court Street 2) Don’t forget to grab a bag, map, and punch card 3) Head out to explore and enjoy the chocolate 4) Make it to all 25 downtown shop locations 5) There is something Chocolate at each stop! 6) After getting your card marked at each location be sure to return your card by 3:00pm to be entered in the grand prize drawing! 7) Stay downtown and enjoy lunch/dinner, a drink, and a little shopping

Don’t forget to check out the downtown shops, restaurants, and unique destinations. PLUS there will be over two-dozen pop-up shops this year! Pop-Up Vendors will be located at the Vintage Venue, 620 Court Street and Brick & Mortar Co-working, 514 Court Street.

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2020 Event Sponsors:

Bagby Travel, Beatrice Bakery, Beatrice Movies/Cinema Center, Brick & Mortar Co-Working, Fletcher’s Decorating, Security First Bank, Scheer Quality Furniture, Sunrise Bakery, and Weigel Jewelry

2020 Chocolate Stops:

4one8 Bar & Grill, A Penny Saved, Bargain Box, Blush Ceramic Studio, Brick & Mortar Co-Working, The Carnegie Center, Clean Slate Soap, Community Players, Gage County Museum, Gems & Junk, Gorgeous Hanger, Jim’s Carpet, The Mechanical Room, Mother to Mother/Burwood Books, PATINA, Quilt Stitches, The Rail, Robertson Realty LLC, Scheer Quality Furniture, Sisters Emporium, Stone Hollow Brewing, Tall Tree Tasting, Traubel’s Popcorn Stand, Valentino’s, Vintage Venue, and Yesterday’s Lady

Businesses need to adjust sales tax rate – Changes effective Jan. 1

January 15, 2020 By Mainstreet Beatrice

There has been some confusion and several recent inquiries about the Gage County Sales Tax that took effect on January 1^st.

This post is meant to help businesses obtain more information on the changes to collecting sales and use tax throughout Gage County.

The additional rate of 0.5% county tax went into effect January 1st – please be sure to adjust your rates accordingly. For the City of Beatrice, the rate is 8%

If you have questions please contact the Nebraska Department of Revenue at 402-471-5729. For questions specific to the new county sales tax please contact the Gage County Deputy Clerk, Michelle Bloomquist. Michelle can be reached at 612 Grant St. / PO Box 429 Beatrice NE 68310 deputy.clerk@gage.nacone.org Phone: 402-223-1303.

A listing of rates by community can be found here: https://revenue.nebraska.gov/sites/revenue.nebraska.gov/files/doc/business/rates_01-1-2020.pdf

A news story on the changes can be found here: https://beatricedailysun.com/news/local/sales-tax-to-pay-beatrice-judgment-goes-into-effect-jan/article_1f301f8a-e3b1-51ab-a6d2-b84cd62a930f.html#utm_source=beatricedailysun.com&utm_campaign=%2Fnewsletter-templates%2Fnews-alert&utm_medium=PostUp&utm_content=54ad76e36c4ad6c4aff7863f6a22483bcfa1e47e

Decorating Contest Winners Announced

December 25, 2019 By Mainstreet Beatrice

Main Street Beatrice has announced the people’s favorite in this year’s storefront display contest.

The Black Crow Restaurant and Bar won the people’s choice award out of the 15 participating businesses and building owners.

More than 300 ballots were cast in what was the seventh year for the event that promotes holiday cheer in the downtown area.

The 2019 theme, “Cherished Holiday Traditions” provided inspiration for many of the downtown merchants.

This year, dozens of businesses helped spread the Christmas spirit by adding displays, color, and in many cases sound and animation to their store fronts.

Bargain Box came in second in the people’s choice category, while Bagby Travel claimed third place.

Fifteen downtown businesses participated in the contest this year with many additional business sporting holiday displays that add excitement to the store fronts all across the downtown area.

In addition to the people’s choice awards, a Main Street Beatrice design committee announced its own set of winners, including:

Best use of Lights – Scheer Quality Furniture

Most Creative – City of Beatrice

Best Representation of Theme – Gem’s & Junk Thrift Store

Best Use of Product/Service – Weigel Jewelry

Best Year Round Displays – Quilt Stitches

Locations that participated in the decorating event included Bagby Travel, The Bargain Box, The Black Crow Restaurant & Bar, City of Beatrice, Clean Slate Soap, Gems & Junk, Mother to Mother /Burwood Books, PATINA, Quilt Stitches, Scheer Quality Furniture, Sherwin Williams, Security First Bank, Steel Magnolia, Traubel’s Popcorn Stand, and Weigel Jewelry.

Council approved TIF project at former Pink Elephant building

Congressman Adrian Smith Tours Mercantile Building

Chocolate Lover’s Shopping Day Extravaganza Event

Businesses need to adjust sales tax rate – Changes effective Jan. 1

Decorating Contest Winners Announced

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