Growing Small Town Nebraska Podcast: Revitalization in the Cornhusker State

The WNCC Foundation PVC Monument Marathon is an annual event in Western Nebraska that serves as a major fundraiser for the Western Nebraska Community College Foundation. Listen in as Jennifer Reisig and Alena Haun discuss the marathon's origins, its goals of promoting health and tourism, the scenic course, community support, volunteer involvement, and the economic impact it has on the local area. You'll even find a special discount code to use for this year's event!

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https://www.monumentmarathon.com/ https://www.wncc.edu/community/foundation/ https://pvbank.com/ https://www.wncc.edu/

Thanks to Tanner Ehrisman, audio engineer for the podcast.

Thank you to the GSTN Assistant, Jill Grovijohn. Thank you to pixabay music for background tracks! https://pixabay.com

Thank you to Nebraska Community Foundation https://www.nebcommfound.org/

Pryker Group LLC - Next Generation Concrete: www.PrykerGroup.com

Stanton State Bank: https://www.stantonstatebank.com/

Intersect: https://www.intersectcoworking.com/

Elkhorn Valley Museum https://elkhornvalleymuseum.org/

Grand Island Tourism https://visitgrandisland.com/

Knox County https://www.knoxcountynebraska.com/

Visit Shipshewana: https://visitshipshewana.org/

Visit 37, Phelps County: https://www.visit37.com/

Holdrege Area Chamber of Commerce: https://www.holdregechamber.com/

Iron Horse Arts District: https://ironhorsedistrict.org/

Norfolk Community Theatre: https://www.nctheatre.org/tickets/

Pierce County Tourism: https://piercecountyne.gov/default.htm

WNCC Foundation and PVC Monument Marathon: https://www.monumentmarathon.com/

Nebraska tourism impacts small-town revitalization in so many ways. Festivals, events, and unique sites are a powerful draw for recreational travelers. We share what we learned from guests and in our travels across Nebraska... Oh yeah, and there are more bloopers.

Show Notes: https://otter.ai/u/199teU2L1w7xBkJ4l4obV3RSbSY?utm_source=copy_url

Thank You to our Sponsors:

Cuming County Visitors Bureau & Cuming County Economic Development: sweethomecumingcounty.com

Norfolk Area Concert Association: https://concertassociation.net/norfolkne/

Sidney/Cheyenne County Tourism: https://www.visitsidneyne.com/.

Norfolk Area Business Resource Network: https://www.norfolksmallbiz.com/

Nebraska Life Magazine https://Nebraskalife.com/

Stanton State Bank: https://www.stantonstatebank.com/

Intersect: https://www.intersectcoworking.com/

Legendary Graphics: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1396934770697632

Suds n stuff: https://www.facebook.com/naturalsoap4u

Sharply Stated by Sheila: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083194213544

Asq Promotions: https://asqpromo.com/

Elkhorn Valley Museum: https://elkhornvalleymuseum.org/

Norfolk Community Theater: https://www.nctheatre.org/

Circle S Creations: https://www.facebook.com/www.CircleSCreations.net

4TH St. Sweets: https://4thstsweets.com/

J&H Greenhouse: https://www.facebook.com/jhproduce

Hey Crystal Hey Designs: https://heycrystalheydesigns.com/

Visit Knox County: www.knoxcountynebraska.com

North Fork Outfitting: https://www.nforkoutfitting.com/

Norfolk Area Concert Association: https://concertassociation.net/norfolkne/

Jamie’s Creations: facebook.com/groups/Jamie's Creations

Knox County Economic Duo, Kelly and Stacy, are passionate about the amazing things to do and see in their small towns. Hear the tales of their experiences and strategies while increasing their economic landscape, promoting tourism, and popularizing Knox county as the best place to live and vacation.

Show notes: https://otter.ai/u/xJFhoBrQaRhL_jKZfJCUNylcNDU

Visit Knox County: https://www.facebook.com/KnoxCountyNE

Our conversation continues with Angie Stenger, Executive Director of the Growing Together Initiative. In this episode, we talk about help for entrepreneurs and small businesses, Norfolk's creative district designation, and working together across the state to improve Nebraska.

Show Notes: https://otter.ai/u/qD3xRzn6AO4scopvGmPDUXOgJqg

https://growingtogetherne.com/

Marie and her biking group took their love of biking and turned it into a summer event in Elmwood, a Pie Ride. Hear how this event has grown and affected her small town and the participants.

Show notes: https://otter.ai/u/8zm9Xlkr6qmci470WmbiSylFxn0?utm_source=copy_url

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091236978472

https://share.icloud.com/photos/024o8RXc-oKqDvG0AFOoFPkow

Thank You to our Sponsors:

Norfolk Area Business Resource Network: https://www.norfolksmallbiz.com/

Grow Nebraska https://grownebraska.org/

Stanton State Bank: https://www.stantonstatebank.com/

Intersect: https://www.intersectcoworking.com/

Legendary Graphics: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1396934770697632

Suds n stuff: https://www.facebook.com/naturalsoap4u

Sharply Stated by Sheila: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083194213544

Asq Promotions: https://asqpromo.com/

Elkhorn Valley Musuem: https://elkhornvalleymuseum.org/

Norfolk Community Theater: https://www.nctheatre.org/

Circle S Creations: https://www.facebook.com/www.CircleSCreations.net

4TH St. Sweets: https://4thstsweets.com/

Cuming County Visitors Bureau: sweethomecumingcounty.com

J&H Greenhouse: https://www.facebook.com/jhproduce

Hey Crystal Hey Designs: https://heycrystalheydesigns.com/