Events Calendar
Adopt a Family
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Join us in making a difference! This year, instead of participating in Go Big Give, our board has chosen to adopt families in need. With your support, we aim to provide access to ICCM for those who might otherwise miss out. Together, we can foster ...
Go Big GIVE Pre-Give
12:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Go Big GIVE Pre-Give allows donors to participate in one of central Nebraska's largest giving events early using GoBigGIVE.org. From April 27, 2026 through May 6, 2026, anyone can go to GoBigGIVE.org, find an organization's profile, and make a gift ...
Set Sail for Giving Go Big GIVE Pre-Give Event
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Get ready to once again set sail for giving with a kick off event generously sponsored by Lutz! You can kick off one of the largest giving days in central Nebraska early by making a splash with Go Big GIVE Pre-Give. Go Big GIVE is a 24-hour, online ...
ORANGE DAYS 2026
COME JOIN US AT GRAND KUBOTA FOR OUR ONE DAY ORANGE DAYS EVENT FRIDAY MAY 1ST 2026. THERE WILL BE GREAT SALES, FREE GIVE AWAYS, FREE LUNCH AND MORE
RC: Son of a Gun Bait Shop
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Join us for a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony celebrating Son of a Gun Bait Shop!
Hear Grand Island - Go Big GIVE
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Enjoy lunch, hear music, and give—help keep summer concerts free. Hear Grand Island is 100% sponsor funded!
Small Business Week
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
To encourage the celebration of Small Business Week in Grand Island, we host a community-wide Treasure Hunt. Each day, a new riddle is released on our socials. Participants solve the riddle, visit the correct local business, and claim that day’s treasure s
Hear Grand Island - Go Big GIVE
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Have a sweet treat, hear music, and give—help keep summer concerts free. Hear Grand Island is 100% sponsor funded!
Lutz Webinar: Making the Move: Migrating QuickBooks from Desktop to Online
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Is your business still running on QuickBooks Desktop? With more companies moving to cloud-based solutions, now is the time to consider whether QuickBooks Online is the right fit for you. In this webinar, Client Advisory Services Director Mike Perry ...
Hear Grand Island - Go Big GIVE
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Enjoy lunch, hear music, and give—help keep summer concerts free. Hear Grand Island is 100% sponsor funded!
Go Big GIVE
Go Big GIVE is a 24-hour, online giving event to grow philanthropy in our communities. The Heartland United Way and the Greater Grand Island Community Foundation partner annually to host this event on the first Thursday in May. Go Big GIVE inspires ...
RC: Wild Roots Greenhouse & Market
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Join us for a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony celebrating Wild Roots Greenhouse & Market just in time for Mother's day shopping!
Lutz Webinar: Building Benefits Packages That Attract & Retain Talent
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Are your benefits truly helping you attract and keep top talent? In today’s competitive market, benefits aren’t just an expense on your P&L; they’re a powerful tool for retention and recruitment. In this webinar, Lutz experts Deanna Pillen and Chris ...
BAH: CMBA Architects
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Join us in celebrating a Business After Hours with CMBA Architects!
RC: YWCA Grand Island
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Join us for a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony celebrating the Grand Opening of the YWCA!
Spring into Wellness Health Fair
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Spring into Wellness Spring is a season of new beginnings, and you are invited to Primrose for a refreshing morning focused on health, prevention, and feeling your BEST, along with planning for the future! Door prizes and refreshments will be ...
YP: Strengths 101
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Join us for our upcoming Young Professionals Professional Development Event, Strengths 101, designed to help you better understand how you think, work, and approach challenges. Lunch will be provided. This interactive session will feature activities ...
RC: Fightin' Cranes
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Join us for a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony celebrating the new professional baseball team and the newly renovated facility that will serve as the home of the Fighting Cranes!
FREE Skin Cancer Screening
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
CHI Health St. Francis and Grand Island Dermatology are hosting a free skin cancer screening in May. This event is a rapid screening and should not replace or be a substitute for yearly examinations. Health care providers from CHI Health Regional ...
Born in 1962, This Seminar is for YOU! Navigating the Medicare Maze - Clear answers to your next chapter.
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
CHI Health Clinic Heart Institute in collaboration with CHI Health St. Francis are presenting FREE community education. Navigating the Medicare Maze - Clear answers to your next chapter. This education is great for anyone nearing the age of 65 and ...
YP: May Lunch @ Pizza Ranch
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Join us for our Young Professionals May Lunch at Pizza Ranch! 🍕 This is a casual get-together, perfect for connecting, catching up, and meeting new faces. We especially encourage any new members to come hang out with us and see what we’re all about! ...
Heartland United Way's 39th Annual Golf Tournament
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
NEW GREEN, NEW TIME, SAME CAUSE. Spend a day on the golf course while helping the Heartland United Way fulfill our mission to improve lives and create possibilities for individuals and families across Hall, Hamilton, Howard, and Merrick Counties. Join ...
Ticket To Win
4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
CHI Health St. Francis Foundation’s premiere fundraising raffle, Ticket to Win, is returning for a ninth year. Scheduled for Thursday, June 4, 2026, at CHI Health St. Francis Hospital! Half of the proceeds will benefit Area First Responders/EMTs and ...
RC: EPIC Discovery Center
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Join us for a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony celebrating the Grand Opening of the EPIC Discovery Center!
Lutz Webinar: Navigating the Great Wealth Transfer: Is Your Estate Plan Ready?
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
A historic amount of family wealth is beginning to move from one generation to the next. At the same time, there have been major estate and tax law changes for 2026, which will affect how that wealth is preserved and passed on. In this webinar, Lutz ...
YP: Habitat for Humanity Build
7:45 AM - 3:00 PM
Join us for a hands-on day of giving back with Habitat for Humanity! We're looking for 12 volunteers to help with a home build project on Saturday, June 13th. 📍 Location: 2018 Nelson Lane ⏰ Time: 7:45 AM – approximately 3:00 PM (our group will ...
Day of Action
UNITE to turn ACTION into IMPACT. Each year around June 20th, communities worldwide gather for United Way's Day of Action, a global volunteering initiative aimed at creating impactful change. Bring yourself or gather a team to participate in volunteer ...
GIAEDC & Chamber of Commerce 2026 Annual Meeting
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
GIAEDC & Chamber 2025 Annual Meeting
Lutz Webinar: Understanding Your Numbers: Accounting Basics for Life and Business
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Do your financial statements feel like a foreign language? Understanding the numbers behind your business and personal finances is crucial for making informed decisions. Join Lutz experts Joe Donovan and Steve Nebbia as they break down the fundamentals ...
Christmas in July Golf Tournament: GIRMC Foundation
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Join Bryan Health and Grand Island Regional Medical Center as we raise funds for hospital growth and patient support. Sponsorship packages are available, and openings for 4-person teams. Register today: tinyurl.com/en774pr4
RC: Flatwater Wealth
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Join us for a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony celebrating Flatwater Wealth's Expansion!
Tour of Heartland United Way Agencies
This unique opportunity allows community members to ride on a comfortable charter bus, sponsored by Aurora Public Schools, as we explore Heartland United Way’s 20 Community Partners. Throughout the day, you'll join us to hear inspiring stories and ...
BAH: Nebraska State Fair
4:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Join us for a Business After Hours at the Nebraska State Fair!
GIAEDC & Chamber 2026 Golf Outing
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Join us for our second annual GIAEDC and Chamber 2026 Golf Outing at Indianhead Golf Club.
Imagination Bacon
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Imagination Bacon: Bacon & Brews for Books is a bacon & brew fest featuring local craft brew and wine samples alongside unique bacon-inspired appetizers. This fun event supports Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Program, which mails a free, ...
Lutz Webinar: What's New in Microsoft 365: AI Tools & Productivity Features
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Are you getting the most out of your Microsoft tools? With continuous updates and new AI features rolling out, it’s easy to miss the enhancements that matter. In this webinar, Lutz Tech experts Ryan Wade and German Agraz will highlight the latest ...
Lutz Webinar: Designing a Better Employee Experience from Onboarding to Offboarding
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Employee experience is more than a buzzword, it is the thread that connects recruitment, retention, and culture. From the first day on the job to the final exit interview, every step of the employee journey influences how people view your organization. ...
Nebraska Facilities Week
Nebraska Facilities Week (NFW) is a statewide collaboration event for administrators, facilities leaders, maintenance teams, and operational staff across sectors such as healthcare, hospitality, public service, and other facility focused industries. ...
BAH: Greater Grand Island Community Foundation
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Join us for a BAH at the Greater Grand Island Community Foundation!
Lutz Webinar: NE Sales & Use Tax
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Are you confident your business is keeping up with Nebraska’s latest sales and use tax changes? Even small oversights can lead to costly penalties, which is why staying informed is essential. In this webinar, Lutz experts Stacy Watson and Lindsay Rouse ...
Big Idea Grand Island 2026
4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Join us for the 5th Annual Big Idea Grand Island! Big Idea Grand Island 2026 will award $15,000 worth of prizes to three lucky entrepreneurs. 10 entrepreneurs will be selected to pitch their idea in two minutes or less in our live pitch event. It's a ...
Lutz Webinar: Executive-Level Strategies for Strong Cybersecurity
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
What would happen if your organization experienced a major cyber breach tomorrow? The fallout goes far beyond IT, it can mean financial loss, reputational damage, and legal exposure. In this webinar, Lutz experts Jim DeBoer and Scott Kroeger will ...
Lutz Webinar: Driving Nonprofit Growth Through Effective Board Strategy
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Nonprofit boards play a pivotal role in guiding growth, but the path forward is rarely simple. From funding and staffing constraints to evolving community needs, today’s nonprofits face challenges that require fresh thinking and stronger alignment ...
Lutz Webinar: Understanding Cost Allocation in Construction Accounting
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Cost allocation is one of the most critical elements of construction accounting. Knowing how to properly separate direct and indirect costs not only impacts job costing but also drives more accurate financial reporting and better decision-making. In ...
Lutz Webinar: Year-End Tax Update for Business Owners & Individuals
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Tax season is right around the corner, and year-end planning can make a big difference in how prepared you feel heading into 2027. In this webinar, Lutz experts Dan Sweeney, Leslie Masek, and John Hundtoft will walk through recent federal and Nebraska ...