Proposed Partners in the Facility
- Norfolk Area Chamber of Commerce
- Madison County Convention and Visitor's Bureau
- Elkhorn Valley Economic Development Council
- Service Corps of Retired Executives
- Norfolk Area Recruiters
- Nebraska Business Development Center
- Norfolk Area Innovation Center - Business Incubator
Purpose of the Facility
- Cooperative efforts & collaboration with the community
- Economic development
- Attract new and grow existing businesses
- Create a great first impression for the Norfolk area
- A new gateway to the downtown area
- Establish a true visitor center
- A community family room – gathering place
- Creation of a business incubator
- Create new jobs and retain existing jobs
Building Timeline
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Dec 2009 Begin capital campaign
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Feb 2010 Public announcement
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Apr 2010 Annual meeting – goal announcement
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May 2010 Groundbreaking ceremony
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Jun 2010 Begin construction
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Summer 2011 Open new Chamber facility
Building for the Future
