The Chamber Connection Podcast Ord Area Chamber of Commerce

Sometimes, music isn’t just about entertainment.  For some people, a love for the arts is based down from generation to generation and becomes a piece of who we are.  It’s what connects family, friends, and even communities.  
For this episode of the Chamber Connection Podcast, you'll hear from Nebraska based musician Lloyd McCarter.  Listen along as Lloyd shares more about his early start in music, his connection to some of country music’s biggest legends, and most importantly the upcoming performance of Lloyd McCarter and the Honky Tonk Revival at The Golden Husk on Saturday, April 6th, 2024 for the Nebraska Grown Art Festival.

To learn more about Lloyd McCarter and the Honky Tonk Revival, visit https://www.lloydmccarter.com/ 

To learn more about all the excitement and artistic opportunity happening during the Nebraska Grown Art Festival, visit www.GoldenHuskArts.org. 

Living in your dream home is something we all aspire to. Whether it’s a renovating the old farmhouse you grew up in, building a mansion from scratch on that piece of land with the view, or simply adding square footage to your current dwelling to make room for a growing family.  Whatever it may be, construction projects can seem daunting. Finding the right company that you trust to take your investment and turn into your dream home is important.  Elev8 308 is one of those trusted companies.

This episode of the Chamber Connection Podcast features Connor & Kaytlyn Doyle, owners of central Nebraska construction business Elev8 308.  Hear more about their businesses beginnings, why they chose the Sandhills as its home base, and their unique communication style. 

Learn more about Elev8 308 by visiting www.Elev8308.com or following their social media pages.
Facebook: Elev8 308 ( https://www.facebook.com/Elev8308 )
Instagram: Elev8.308 ( https://www.instagram.com/elev8.308/ )

Have your business featured as a Chamber Spotlight by contacting the Ord Area Chamber at info@ordnebraska.com. 

One thing that makes small businesses so unique and special is their connection to families.  Ancestry and quality time are woven throughout their fabric.  It could be the reason an individual pursues their entrepreneurial dreams or how one keeps a legacy alive with the use of a namesake.  LUX by Leslie is a great example of kinship within small business. For this episode of the Chamber Connection Podcast, I’m joined by Leslie Sikyta, owner and operator of LUX by Leslie.  Hear more about how this Ord business began and where they’re headed during our first Chamber Spotlight episode. 

To learn more about LUX by Leslie, visit www.LUXbyLeslie.com or follow them on social media:
Facebook
Instagram
TikTok

If you've listed to any previous episodes of this podcast, you know you know a major topics is the arts, specifically the arts in Nebraska.  I love asking Nebraska based artists why they chose to stay instead of leaving for a major metropolitan area.  The truth is, Nebraska isn’t just a great place for artists to call home, it breeds artistry.  The "slower pace" adjective we all use to boast about our beloved state, is what allows creatives to recharge and re-energize their talents.  The organic formation of Lincoln based band, The Wildwoods, is proof of that.  In today’s episode, I’m joined by Noah, a founding member and 1/3 of the folk-Americana trio The Wildwoods.  Listen along as we hear more about this incredible band, how they got their start, and most importantly, about their upcoming show at The Golden Husk for their Valentine’s Day event on February 10th.  

Learn more about The Wildwoods by visiting:
Website: https://www.thewildwoodsband.com/
Facebook 

To get your tickets to their upcoming show at The Golden Husk on February 10, 2024, visit www.GoldenHuskArts.com.  Enjoy an evening of good music, and delicious food by Jubilee Events & Catering. 

Community theater isn’t something you usually think of as an essential piece to rural living, but in reality it is.  The ability to join arm and arm with friends, neighbors and even strangers to create a community theater production is what sets communities like Valley County apart from the rest.  It allows residents to fill their cups with acting, singing, dancing, and most importantly, time with other likeminded individuals.  It also allows non-artistic community members to enjoy an evening watching the kid who bags their groceries or the neighboring farmer showcase their talents.  With the right cast, production and venue, it can even elicit emotions we weren’t prepared to feel.  

For this episode, Jesse Rosberg and Karen Reynolds, stop by to talk about the upcoming community production of the holiday classic, A Christmas Carol, coming to The Golden Husk on December 1-3, 2023.

To get your tickets to A Christmas Carol, visit www.GoldenHuskArts.org. 

The sound of a piano is widely recognized, probably because you hear it more often than you think.  If you listen close enough, you can hear it all around.  In the elevator, while you’re sitting in a waiting room, in your favorite love ballad, in the sound machine you use to sleep or even in your headphones while you study for that big final.  It’s usually calming and relaxing, but can also be ominous and dark.  It’s found in many genres, generates many feelings, and is overall easy listening.  
For this episode of the Chamber Connection Podcast, I’m joined by Nebraska based pianist and full-time composer Philip Daniel. Philip and I talk about his journey as an artist in Nebraska, his carefully curated sound, and most importantly, his upcoming show at The Golden Husk on Saturday, November 4th.

Listen to Philip's music anywhere you stream music, including:
Spotify
Apple Music

Learn more about Philip Daniel and his music by visiting his website www.PhilipDanielPiano.com.

Get your tickets for his upcoming show at The Golden Husk on Saturday, November 4, 2023 by visiting www.GoldenHuskArts.org.