Connect: a podcast by the Holdrege Area Chamber of Commerce

In this episode of Connect, Adam gives a behind-the-scenes look at a week focused on schools, students, and workforce development in Phelps County.The video starts with preparations for the first Workforce Draft Day event before plans quickly changed due to scheduling conflicts, giving a real look at the flexibility and problem-solving that goes into community work behind the scenes.Adam also visits a middle school JAG classroom to talk about career paths, entrepreneurship, and how his 15 years in the music industry eventually led him to the Holdrege Chamber. The conversation focuses on helping students understand that there are many different paths to success and the importance of exposing young people to opportunities they may not have considered before.It’s a simple but important reminder of how communities, schools, and local organizations can work together to invest in the next generation.

In this episode of the Connect Podcast, Adam sits down with Whitney from 308 Bakery to talk about her journey from a small bakery trailer to a beautiful storefront right on Main Street in Holdrege.Whitney shares what those first few months of business have really been like, what she’s learned along the way, and how the community has supported her growth. She also talks about what’s next for 308 Bakery and the ideas she’s excited to bring to life.It’s a great chance to get to know Whitney and hear the story behind one of Holdrege’s newest downtown businesse

In this episode of Connect, we sit down with Abbi Thorell, owner of Sweet Blooms Village, to talk about the path that led her to starting a flower farm in Loomis.Abbi shares how the idea took shape, what makes her approach different, and how she’s built something that’s both personal and rooted in the community.We also talk about the role local support has played along the way, and why that matters more than most people realize when starting something new.