Annual Meeting
2025 GIAEDC & Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting
Together, we are driving progress and celebrating the people and projects that make Grand Island thrive. Here's to building on that momentum in 2025!
Thank you to our sponsors:
ALLO Fiber Nebraska, Amur, Cornerstone Bank, Eakes Office Solutions, Hornady, Chief Industries, Inc., Five Points Bank, and NorthWestern Energy.
With additional support from our supporting sponsors:
Lutz, Tracy Babcock, Babcock Real Estate, UNITY Eye Centers, Ken’s, and IdeaBank Marketing.
The GIAEDC & Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting at Boulder Flatts celebrates the accomplishments of our members and the strength of the Grand Island area business community. We were thrilled to be back in person for this signature event, where attendees enjoyed a high-quality, engaging, and memorable experience. The evening featured updates from the EDC and Chamber, a keynote-style conversation, a delicious meal from Alley Rose, and a celebration of the businesses and individuals helping to shape our region.
President Mary Berlie shared a powerful update on 2025 so far and an exciting look at what’s ahead as the EDC and Chamber work together to build a stronger, unified voice for our community.
A special thank-you to Michelle Rathman and JT Martin for sharing their insight during our fireside-style podcast on the power and potential of rural communities, and to Board Chair Will Armstrong for leading the conversation with vision and intention.
AWARD RECIPIENTS.
BUSINESS OF THE YEAR: CNRA
DISTINGUISED SERVICE AWARD: ROGER BULLINGTON
