The Beatrice Community has been warded the Showcase Community of the Year Award by the Nebraska Department of Economic Development!

Read the Announcement: https://bit.ly/3a2PHDj

Read the local news stories: Beatrice Daily Sun article (April 18) News Channel Nebraska (radio) story (April 18)

“Our successes have happened because people believe Beatrice is worth fighting for, is worth investing in and is worth supporting. Our local economic development team includes NGage, the Beatrice Area Chamber of Commerce, the City of Beatrice, Gage County and Main Street Beatrice. We are excited for what the future holds. We will always have challenges to overcome, but they are much less daunting when our community shows a drive to succeed.”
Michael Sothan – Main Street Beatrice

Thank you, Beatrice, for making us an award-winning community. We know we can achieve even more once this current slow down lets up.

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This award would not have been possible if it were not for the hard work of our local community and business leaders. We also want to recognize our community development partners of the Beatrice Area Chamber of Commerce, Gage Area Growth Enterprise – NGage, and the City of 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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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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