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Jamie Karl
Monday, April 1, 2024
“In periods where there is no leadership, society stands still. Progress occurs when courageous, skillful leaders seize the opportunity to change things for the better.”
- Harry S. Truman
Those are the words that came to mind during the Grand Island Chamber’s annual meeting, where DJ Eihusen, president and CEO of Chief Industries, delivered a timely and inspirational message.
Eihusen, the 2024 recipient of the Chamber’s Distinguished Service Award, spoke about how lucky Chief was to be part of Grand Island’s business community. He also reflected on the entrepreneurial boom that occurred in this community during the mid-century years after World War II.
From the late 1940s through the ‘50s, ‘60s, and into the early ‘70s, several legendary Grand Island businesses were born. Among them are The Bosselman Enterprises, Eakes Office Solutions, Five Points Bank, Hornady Manufacturing, and Chief itself.
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Roger Bullington
Thursday, January 6, 2022
As the Board Chair of the Grand Island Chamber of Commerce and the President of Chief Construction & Development, I get a pretty good read on our community’s potential growth and business conditions. Because of my various roles, I know there are plenty of reasons to be optimistic about the growth potential for the Grand Island area.
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Monday, April 1, 2024“In periods where there is no leadership, society stands still. Progress occurs when courageous, skillful leaders seize the opportunity to change things for the better.” - Harry S. Truman Those are the words that came to mind during the Grand Island Chamber’s annual meeting, where DJ Eihusen, president and CEO of Chief Industries, delivered a timely and inspirational message. Eihusen, the 2024 recipient of the Chamber’s Distinguished Service Award, spoke about how lucky Chief was to be part of Grand Island’s business community. He also reflected on the entrepreneurial boom that occurred in this community during the mid-century years after World War II. From the late 1940s through the ‘50s, ‘60s, and into the early ‘70s, several legendary Grand Island businesses were born. Among them are The Bosselman Enterprises, Eakes Office Solutions, Five Points Bank, Hornady Manufacturing, and Chief itself. Read more
Thursday, January 6, 2022As the Board Chair of the Grand Island Chamber of Commerce and the President of Chief Construction & Development, I get a pretty good read on our community’s potential growth and business conditions. Because of my various roles, I know there are plenty of reasons to be optimistic about the growth potential for the Grand Island area. Read more(0) CommentsCategories