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Coronavirus Response and Relief Act Summary

January 4, 2021

This is a summary of the latest economic recovery programs approved by congress of the holiday break. It may be helpful in your planning. Stimulus checks may have already started arriving so any qualifying organization, including nonprofits,  is encouraged to consider applying for benefits. Coronavirus Response and Relief Act Summary (Click title to download document.)

2020 Census Digital Action Weekend: May 1-3

April 30, 2020

2020 Census Digital Action Weekend: May 1-3 Join Us!    Dear Complete Count Committee Member, We have reached an important milestone in the 2020 Census: More than half of the households in our nation have responded – that’s nearly 80 million responses! As we recognize this achievement, we thank you for your support and ongoing effort to... Continue Reading  

Support Your Community: 2020 Census Jobs

February 20, 2020

Go to the Census 2020 tab on this website to find materials you can use in promoting a Complete Count and 2020 Census Jobs.

Complete Count Census Training in Kearney February 14

January 31, 2020

Annual Meeting October 30: Love It or They Will Leave It

October 4, 2019

SPUCC Board of Directors Releases Statement on Livestock Moratorium Proposal

September 13, 2019

HOLDREGE – Today, the SPUCC board of directors issued a statement saying it strongly supports the livestock industry and stands firmly against a recent call by activist groups to impose a moratorium on development. A coalition that includes opponents to modern farming techniques including Change.org, GC Resolve, Nebraskans for Peace and the Nebraska Sierra Club... Continue Reading  

President’s Letter: Refocusing SPUCC

September 2, 2019

August 26, 2019 Dear SPUCC Supporter: Recently, the SPUCC board met to discuss obstacles and challenges we face as an organization and collectively as a region. Though some issues remain evergreen many of SPUCC’s past activities are now addressed differently. Technology has bridged gaps that the organization once addressed. And I think it’s safe to... Continue Reading  

Legislative Citizens Day at the Capitol March 27

March 12, 2019

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SPUCC Sets Legislative Priorities at Summit in Holdrege

December 16, 2018

HOLDREGE, NE: December 12, 2018 – The South Platte United Chambers of Commerce hosted Lt. Governor Mike Foley and Nebraska state senators and its Legislative Summit yesterday in Holdrege. Past and future legislative issues were discussed by the elected officials and the audience gave input to the senators. Senator Dan Hughes of District 44, Senator... Continue Reading  

2019 Legislative Preview with State Chamber and Legislators at SPUCC December Meeting

November 26, 2018

HOLDREGE, NE; November 26, 2018 – Ron Sedlacek and Jamie Karl from the Nebraska State Chamber of Commerce are on slate for the South Platte United Chambers of Commerce luncheon meeting December 11 in Holdrege. The two speakers will review the past year and give a preview the 2019 Nebraska Legislative Session. Sedlacek is the... Continue Reading