Important issues in Siouxland discussed at Northeast Nebraska Chamber Day

SIOUX CITY (KTIV) – A number of Siouxland organizations were let to the Nebraska Capital for Northeast Nebraska Chamber Day.

The South Sioux City Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism hosted Rep. Adrian Smith, the offices of Senators Fischer and Ricketts, Husch Blackwell, as well as Nebraska Departments of Labor, Education and Health and Human Services at the Mariott Cornhusker.

Multiple topics of important issues were discussed at the meeting. Topics discussed were:

• Workforce challenges and solutions.
• Public-private partnerships.
• Mental health.
• Economic development.
• Flood prevention.

In addition, the University of Nebraska’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering gave a presentation on the plastic road initiative, which South Sioux City will be the first city in Nebraska to build.

“Our unique tri-state location brings with it unique opportunities and challenges, so it is essential that we have a presence where decisions are being made. Advocating for our key Siouxland priorities in Lincoln like this connects us to our state capital. The Chamber is especially grateful to the different organizations and industries who took time out of their busy schedules to represent our area in this effort,” said Aron Wehr, President of South Sioux City Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism.

The South Sioux City Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism and Convention and Visitors Bureau advances the commercial, industrial, agricultural, civic, educational and general interest of the South Sioux City trade area. The Chamber is dedicated to promoting growth and prosperity to local businesses and is guided by its mission to increase business, quality of life, and employment in the greater Siouxland Area.

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