Chamber of Commerce

he Gothenburg Chamber of Commerce incorporated in 1940 is a voluntary federation of business and professional people working together to build a healthy economy and to improve the quality of life in our community.

Chamber members are businesses, organizations and individuals concerned with the socioeconomic climate of our community. They have joined together because they know they stand a better chance of getting things done when they speak as one voice.

2025 Board of directors

​Michael Peterson, President - Fresh Seasons Market
Rebecca Steward, Past President - Gothenburg Public Schools
Andrea Ostendorf, Treasurer - Dayspring Bank
Tony Collin - Wild Horse Golf Club
Alec Foster - Flatwater Bank
Jessie Hurza - Sun Theatre
Andrew Knust - Gothenburg Health
​Tomye McKenna - Gothenburg Public Schools
​Logan Ricley - Central Nebraska Public Power & Irrigation District
​Mark Watje - Curbtender Inc.
Helen Cool – Dayspring Bank - GIC Representative
Gary Greer – City of Gothenburg Representative
Executive Director – Deb Egenberger

Partnership Fees

Investment Schedule
Titanium………………………………………………….$2,700
​Platinum………………………………………………....$1,700
Gold…………………………………………………....….$1,200
Silver……………………………………………………..…..$875
Bronze……………………………………………………....$650
Base……………………………………………………..……$350
Entrepreneur*…………………………………….……..$175
Non-Profit**……………………………………………...$100
Friend of the Chamber***…………………………$130
Mission Statement
The Gothenburg Chamber of Commerce serves and collaborates with local businesses, organizations, and people to continually enhance community vitality.

The Gothenburg Area Chamber of Commerce:
  • Facilitates partnerships between business professionals, community volunteers and local and state government to accomplish collectively what can’t be accomplished individually.
  • Is an information and referral center for the community and for businesses and individuals outside the community.
  • Is a non-profit citywide organization engaged in promoting business, publicizing the community and attracting new residents, business, industry & tourism to town.
  • Constantly puts in effort to assure the continued success of our member businesses.
*Entrepreneurs are home-based businesses without employees; individuals; farmers/ranchers; or employees of member businesses or additional businesses under the same ownership after one business pays base level or above.

**Non-Profits are organizations supported through charitable giving and/or governmental grants. They are organized and operated for religious, charitable, scientific or literary activities.

***Friend of the Chamber are individuals that would like to join the Chamber for specific benefits, not related to a business.
​Quarterly and semi-annual payment plans are available on base level and above. Membership investments may be made on a monthly basis with the automatic transfer payment plan. Dues to the organization are not deductible as a charitable contribution but may be deductible as an ordinary and necessary business expense.