In this episode of Connect, Adam takes you behind the scenes at KUVR’s Town Talk for a morning in the studio. Join him for a look at what it’s like on the air as he talks about Holdrege for the Holidays, WinterFest, and all the excitement happening this season. It’s a fun, behind-the-mic peek at how we share Holdrege’s stories and celebrate what makes our community shine.

In this episode of Connect, Adam sits down with Alicia Norton, owner of Grey’s Twisted Manor, to talk about the journey from taking over Grey House Haunts to building a new chapter of Holdrege’s favorite fright. They dive into the behind-the-scenes challenges most people never think about, what it takes to keep the scares fresh, and Alicia’s vision for the future of Grey’s Twisted Manor. It’s a look at creativity, community, and the hard work behind every scream.

In this episode of Connect, Adam walks through a preview of Maximize Your Membership: a monthly session designed to help Chamber members make the most of their benefits. From navigating the Member Information Center to using Discover 37, HoldregeChamber.com, and built-in marketing tools, this overview shows how to boost your visibility and get connected. While it’s not the same as the hands-on, one-on-one experience, it’s a great look at how to get more out of your Chamber membership.

In this special throwback episode of Connect, we revisit Will Yank’s inspiring presentation on gratitude from the 2024 Nebraska Chambers Association Fall Conference in Holdrege. As we enter a busy holiday season, Will reminds us why gratitude is more than a mindset — it’s a strategy for staying grounded, leading well, and finding joy amid the rush.

In this short solo episode, Adam dives into the power of seasonal promotions, starting with one of the most famous examples: Starbucks and the Pumpkin Spice Latte. He explores how local businesses can use the same strategy of scarcity and seasonal excitement to draw in customers. It is not just about the product itself, but about the feeling and tradition you build around it.

In this episode of Connect, Adam teams up with Micah Huyser from the Nebraska Prairie Museum to tackle the corn maze at the upcoming Fall Festival. Along the way, they share what’s in store for this year’s festival, highlight other fall events in Holdrege, and give a sneak peek at the early planning already underway for WinterFest. Spoiler alert: they do eventually find their way out of the maze.

In this special episode of Connect: Backstage to Boardrooms, Adam takes us inside his day with Holdrege Middle School and High School JAG (Jobs for America’s Graduates) classes. Through stories from his 15-year music career and his journey to leading the Holdrege Area Chamber of Commerce, Adam shows how skills, not job titles, open doors to opportunity.

From editing audio and video to graphic design, project management, and more, he explains how the creative and practical abilities he developed on stage now fuel his work in helping Holdrege grow and thrive. This episode is both fun and inspiring, offering students and professionals alike a reminder that the skills you build today can shape the career you create tomorrow.

In this episode of Connect, we sit down with Holly Rahmann, Senior Director of Strategy and Communications at Phelps Memorial Health Center and 2024 Past President of the Holdrege Chamber Board.

Holly shares her journey from Oklahoma to Kansas City and eventually to Holdrege, where she found both purpose and community. We dive into what it means for a rural town to have access to a critical care hospital like Phelps Memorial and why that matters for the future of Phelps County.

She also reflects on her time leading the Chamber board, including how the Chamber’s role has grown from event planning to being a key force in supporting business and community development.

It’s an episode about leadership, connection, and why Holdrege continues to be a place worth investing in.