Growing Nebraska & Beyond Ep. 20: Visit Chicago Southland, Part 1 (MTN Pre-FAM)

Growing Nebraska & Beyond Ep. 20: Visit Chicago Southland, Part 1 (MTN Pre-FAM)

On this episode of Growing Nebraska & Beyond, Sheila walks through the first part of her recent familiarization trip to Chicago Southland with Scott Rude, Public Relations Manager for Visit Chicago Southland. You'll hear about their luxurious, but made-for-anyone stay at the very new Wind Creek Chicago Southland Casino Resort, plus the charm and vibrancy of the Village of Homewood. As a pre-FAM for the annual Midwest Travel Network Conference, this small group of travel content creators enjoyed extravagant food, a spa treatment, a candle-making experience, great hospitality, and more! Listen on your favorite podcast platform and please remember to share, love, review, subscribe! Thanks for listening! VisitChicagoSouthland.com [http://VisitChicagoSouthland.com] https://www.village.homewood.il.us/ [https://www.village.homewood.il.us/] https://windcreek.com/chicagosouthland [https://windcreek.com/chicagosouthland] https://bluepearlcandles.com [https://bluepearlcandles.com] https://homewood.stoneypointgrill.com/ [https://homewood.stoneypointgrill.com/] https://www.visitchicagosouthland.com/documents/cscvb_haas_mural_sheet.pdf [https://www.visitchicagosouthland.com/documents/cscvb_haas_mural_sheet.pdf] The Growing Small Town Nebraska Podcast is owned, hosted, and edited by Sheila Jenkinson. Thank you to the GSTN Assistant, Jill Grovijohn. Thank you to pixabay music for background tracks! https://pixabay.com [https://pixabay.com/] https://midwesttravelnetwork.com/midwest-travel-network-speakers-bureau/ Thank you to Nebraska Community Foundation https://www.nebcommfound.org/ [https://www.nebcommfound.org/] Visit Lincoln Nebraska https://www.lincoln.org/ [https://www.lincoln.org/] Grand Island Tourism https://visitgrandisland.com/ [https://visitgrandisland.com/] Knox County https://www.knoxcountynebraska.com/ [https://www.knoxcountynebraska.com/] Visit Shipshewana: https://visitshipshewana.org/ [https://visitshipshewana.org/] Communities for Kids and the Thriving Children, Families, and Communities Conference: https://thrivingchildrenconference.vfairs.com/ [https://thrivingchildrenconference.vfairs.com/] Visit 37, Phelps County: https://www.visit37.com/ [https://www.visit37.com/] Holdrege Area Chamber of Commerce: https://www.holdregechamber.com/ [https://www.holdregechamber.com/] Iron Horse Arts District: https://ironhorsedistrict.org/ [https://ironhorsedistrict.org/] Norfolk Rotary Club: https://portal.clubrunner.ca/6101 [https://portal.clubrunner.ca/6101] Intersect: https://www.intersectcoworking.com/ [https://www.intersectcoworking.com/] Music in the Park/Norfolk Rotary: https://rotarydistrict5650.org/ [https://rotarydistrict5650.org/] Norfolk Area Concert Association: https://concertassociation.net/norfolkne/ [https://concertassociation.net/norfolkne/] See more about the podcast and our amazing sponsors at: www.growingsmalltownne.com [https://www.growingsmalltownne.com/] #visitchicagosouthland #MTNTravelCon26 #MidwestTravel #gstnpodcast #vacationhere

Ep. 90: Railside Sculpture Walk in Grand Island & Sculpture Walk Across Nebraska

On this Episode of the Growing Small Town Nebraska Podcast, hear about the Railside Sculpture Walk in Grand Island, Nebraska, plus more things to see and do in that Business Improvement District. You'll also hear about SWAN or Sculpture Walk Across Nebraska, including where to find the sculptures, the selection process and more! Listen where you love to listen! Thank you for loving, sharing, and subscribing! Railside Facebook Page [https://www.facebook.com/ArriveRailside] Sculpture Walk Across Nebraska website [https://sculpturewalkne.com/] Sculpture Walk Across Nebraska Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095031860303] @sculpturewalkacrossnebraska The Growing Small Town Nebraska Podcast is owned, hosted, and edited by Sheila Jenkinson. Thank you to the GSTN Assistant, Jill Grovijohn. Thank you to pixabay music for background tracks! https://pixabay.com [https://pixabay.com/] https://midwesttravelnetwork.com/midwest-travel-network-speakers-bureau/ Thank you to Nebraska Community Foundation https://www.nebcommfound.org/ [https://www.nebcommfound.org/] Visit Lincoln Nebraska https://www.lincoln.org/ [https://www.lincoln.org/] Grand Island Tourism https://visitgrandisland.com/ [https://visitgrandisland.com/] Knox County https://www.knoxcountynebraska.com/ [https://www.knoxcountynebraska.com/] Visit Shipshewana: https://visitshipshewana.org/ [https://visitshipshewana.org/] Communities for Kids and the Thriving Children, Families, and Communities Conference: https://thrivingchildrenconference.vfairs.com/ [https://thrivingchildrenconference.vfairs.com/] Visit 37, Phelps County: https://www.visit37.com/ [https://www.visit37.com/] Holdrege Area Chamber of Commerce: https://www.holdregechamber.com/ [https://www.holdregechamber.com/] Iron Horse Arts District: https://ironhorsedistrict.org/ [https://ironhorsedistrict.org/] Norfolk Rotary Club: https://portal.clubrunner.ca/6101 [https://portal.clubrunner.ca/6101] Intersect: https://www.intersectcoworking.com/ [https://www.intersectcoworking.com/] Music in the Park/Norfolk Rotary: https://rotarydistrict5650.org/ [https://rotarydistrict5650.org/] Norfolk Area Concert Association: https://concertassociation.net/norfolkne/ [https://concertassociation.net/norfolkne/] See more about the podcast and our amazing sponsors at: www.growingsmalltownne.com [https://www.growingsmalltownne.com] #GrandLife #gstnpodcast #sculpturewalk #beautyinart #exploremore

Foundation Fridays Ep. 29: Spencer Community Foundation Fund

In this Foundation Friday episode, Norma and Amelia, grandmother and granddaughter, share their deep love for Spencer, Nebraska, highlighting how community involvement, youth engagement, and local projects foster a thriving small town. Discover the stories behind the Spencer Community Foundation Fund and the importance of legacy, collaboration, and community pride. Listen where you love to listen and remember to share, follow, and subscribe for more! https://www.spencercountycf.org/ [https://www.spencercountycf.org/] http://nebraskahometown.org/ [http://nebraskahometown.org/] The Growing Small Town Nebraska Podcast is owned, hosted, and edited by Sheila Jenkinson. Thank you to Tannr Ehrisman, Audio Engineer for this episode. Thank you to the GSTN Assistant, Jill Grovijohn. Thank you to pixabay music for background tracks! https://pixabay.com [https://pixabay.com/] https://midwesttravelnetwork.com/midwest-travel-network-speakers-bureau/ Thank you to Nebraska Community Foundation https://www.nebcommfound.org/ [https://www.nebcommfound.org/] Visit Lincoln Nebraska https://www.lincoln.org/ [https://www.lincoln.org/] Grand Island Tourism https://visitgrandisland.com/ [https://visitgrandisland.com/] Knox County https://www.knoxcountynebraska.com/ [https://www.knoxcountynebraska.com/] Visit Shipshewana: https://visitshipshewana.org/ [https://visitshipshewana.org/] Communities for Kids and the Thriving Children, Families, and Communities Conference: https://thrivingchildrenconference.vfairs.com/ [https://thrivingchildrenconference.vfairs.com/] Visit 37, Phelps County: https://www.visit37.com/ [https://www.visit37.com/] Holdrege Area Chamber of Commerce: https://www.holdregechamber.com/ [https://www.holdregechamber.com/] Iron Horse Arts District: https://ironhorsedistrict.org/ [https://ironhorsedistrict.org/] Norfolk Rotary Club: https://portal.clubrunner.ca/6101 [https://portal.clubrunner.ca/6101] Intersect: https://www.intersectcoworking.com/ [https://www.intersectcoworking.com/] Music in the Park/Norfolk Rotary: https://rotarydistrict5650.org/ [https://rotarydistrict5650.org/] Norfolk Area Concert Association: https://concertassociation.net/norfolkne/ [https://concertassociation.net/norfolkne/] #GreaterNebraska #podcast [https://growingsmallt-hgf7792.slack.com/archives/C041S42QAKC] #inspiringstories #GSTNFoundationFridays #smalltownbigdreams

Sheila's Shoutout Ep. 60: Meet the Host, What's been Happening, & What's Ahead

On this episode of Sheila's Shoutouts, it's an introduction to your host along with a brief recap of recent episodes and events; plus what's ahead, including new episodes, educational and networking opportunities for you, an adventure packed giveaway and more! Follow the Growing Small Town Nebraska Podcast on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn; and remember to subscribe and follow on your favorite podcast platform. Thanks for listening! The Growing Small Town Nebraska Podcast is owned, hosted, and edited by Sheila Jenkinson. Thank you to the GSTN Assistant, Jill Grovijohn. Thank you to pixabay music for background tracks! https://pixabay.com [https://pixabay.com/] https://midwesttravelnetwork.com/midwest-travel-network-speakers-bureau/ Thank you to Nebraska Community Foundation https://www.nebcommfound.org/ [https://www.nebcommfound.org/] Visit Lincoln Nebraska https://www.lincoln.org/ [https://www.lincoln.org/] Grand Island Tourism https://visitgrandisland.com/ [https://visitgrandisland.com/] Knox County https://www.knoxcountynebraska.com/ [https://www.knoxcountynebraska.com/] Visit Shipshewana: https://visitshipshewana.org/ [https://visitshipshewana.org/] Communities for Kids and the Thriving Children, Families, and Communities Conference: https://thrivingchildrenconference.vfairs.com/ [https://thrivingchildrenconference.vfairs.com/] Visit 37, Phelps County: https://www.visit37.com/ [https://www.visit37.com/] Holdrege Area Chamber of Commerce: https://www.holdregechamber.com/ [https://www.holdregechamber.com/] Iron Horse Arts District: https://ironhorsedistrict.org/ [https://ironhorsedistrict.org/] Norfolk Rotary Club: https://portal.clubrunner.ca/6101 [https://portal.clubrunner.ca/6101] Intersect: https://www.intersectcoworking.com/ [https://www.intersectcoworking.com/] Music in the Park/Norfolk Rotary: https://rotarydistrict5650.org/ [https://rotarydistrict5650.org/] Norfolk Area Concert Association: https://concertassociation.net/norfolkne/ [https://concertassociation.net/norfolkne/] #gstnpodcast #SheilaShoutout #podcastgiveaway #travelandtourism #backstory

Ep. 89: Visit Knox County 2026 Part 1, Take in the Natural Beauty and Adventure

This episode of the Growing Small Town Nebraska is Part 1 featuring Knox County. Listen in to hear about some of the adventures host Sheila Jenkinson had with Stacy Miller of Visit Knox County, plus a new foodie passport and unique ways to enjoy the natural beauty of this large county. Find this episode wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts and remember to follow along on social media to see pictures, videos, giveaway posts, and more! https://visitknoxcountynebraska.com/ [https://visitknoxcountynebraska.com/] Geocaching Event Code: GCBKV7N New? Here is the app link - https://www.geocaching.com/ [https://www.geocaching.com/] The Growing Small Town Nebraska Podcast is owned, hosted, and edited by Sheila Jenkinson. Thank you to the GSTN Assistant, Jill Grovijohn. Thank you to pixabay music for background tracks! https://pixabay.com [https://pixabay.com/] https://midwesttravelnetwork.com/midwest-travel-network-speakers-bureau/ Thank you to Nebraska Community Foundation https://www.nebcommfound.org/ [https://www.nebcommfound.org/] Visit Lincoln Nebraska https://www.lincoln.org/ [https://www.lincoln.org/] Grand Island Tourism https://visitgrandisland.com/ [https://visitgrandisland.com/] Knox County https://www.knoxcountynebraska.com/ [https://www.knoxcountynebraska.com/] Visit Shipshewana: https://visitshipshewana.org/ [https://visitshipshewana.org/] Communities for Kids and the Thriving Children, Families, and Communities Conference: https://thrivingchildrenconference.vfairs.com/ [https://thrivingchildrenconference.vfairs.com/] Visit 37, Phelps County: https://www.visit37.com/ [https://www.visit37.com/] Holdrege Area Chamber of Commerce: https://www.holdregechamber.com/ [https://www.holdregechamber.com/] Iron Horse Arts District: https://ironhorsedistrict.org/ [https://ironhorsedistrict.org/] Norfolk Rotary Club: https://portal.clubrunner.ca/6101 [https://portal.clubrunner.ca/6101] Intersect: https://www.intersectcoworking.com/ [https://www.intersectcoworking.com/] Music in the Park/Norfolk Rotary: https://rotarydistrict5650.org/ [https://rotarydistrict5650.org/] Norfolk Area Concert Association: https://concertassociation.net/norfolkne/ [https://concertassociation.net/norfolkne/] #visitknowcountyne #gstnpodcast #Nebraska #travelandtourism #beautifulgemsintheUS