Celebrating Henderson was truly the theme Monday night at the Chamber Banquet, sponsored by Cornerstone Bank and Kroeker & Kroeker Insurance and Real Estate. Over 80 people attended the event and had the opportunity to listen to Mike Ayars from Ayars & Ayars, Inc. how economic development relates to Henderson, Nebraska. He encouraged those in attendance to celebrate what we have, address the areas that need to be fixed, and find ways to invest and grow what we already have.
Seventeen different businesses were presented with Milestone Awards during the evening. Businesses recognized for reaching milestones in 2014 included:
First Year
Amayzing Construction & Plumbing
Simpatico by Design
Willow Station
Still Waters Massage & Wellness
10 Years
Sheila’s Catering
15 Years
Perennial Public Power
Heritage Park
K & M Condos
25 Years
A & L Sales and Service
30 Years
DART Custom Imprintin
35 Years
Buller Built
40 Years
New York Life Ins. – Lee Thiessen
Quiring Repair
SPC Tire and Exhaust
45 Years
Hiebner’s Welding
85 Years
Kroeker Grain & Lumber
135 Years
Baer’s Furniture
The Friend of Henderson Award was presented during the banquet to the late Ken Bergen who was recognized for serving this community in many aspects throughout his life. From owning several businesses and developing a subdivision to his service of working for the golf course and volunteering for church boards, the fire department, city council, and finally as Mayor prior to his passing in May of last year.
The evening ended with the highest bidders of the Silent Auction with 14 unique local items being auctioned. Donations for the Silent Auction were made by Baer’s Furniture, Custom Wood Products, Eakes Office Supply, Galaway Creek Golf Course, The Headquarters Salon, Heartland Community Schools, Henderson FoodMart, Henderson Mennonite Heritage Park, Kerry’s Restaurant, KVK Jewelry Design, York Pizza Hut, Stacy Lynn’s Baking Company, Wessels Living History Farm, Willow Station, York Chamber of Commerce, and York Equipment.
