Ord, Nebraska

05/28/2026

Check it out! Thank you to Valley Thunder Rods & Restoration for donating this custom painted mini-fridge for the Putting Contest at the Ord Area Chamber Golf Tournament tomorrow. Closes to the hole will win this, plus $400 worth of gift cards to Chamber members to stock their fridge with! 🏌️‍♂️

05/28/2026

May Ord Area Chamber Spotlight // Vickie's ExtraORDinary Pork & Grateful Adventures

Grand Opening of Vickie's ExtraORDinary Pork and Grateful Adventures is tomorrow, Friday, May 29th at 5:00 pm. We've been highlighting both Vickie's businesses this month in our Chamber Spotlight and tomorrow, you can see (and taste) for yourself the quality pork her business is producing.

To read more about, visit the Ord, NE blog. Otherwise, we'll see you tomorrow at 121 N 16th Street, downtown Ord.

05/27/2026

Valley County Economic Development is seeking proposals for the development of residential properties at 2005 K Street, 1820 L Street, and 816 S 20th Street in Ord. Special incentives apply to the purchase and development of the properties, and incentive stacking is allowed for the development.

One program that can be used to purchase and develop these residential properties is the Infill Housing Rebate, which allows for these eligible uses:
-- Acquisition and demolition of dilapidated, unsafe, or abandoned homes.
-- Building of new homes or multi-family units on infill properties within municipal limits for rent or sale.
-- Renovation of homes or multi-family units for rent or sale. Not intended for downpayment assistance.
-- Program can be used for 2nd story housing redevelopment in downtown business districts.

Infill Housing Rebate funds have special restrictions that include:
-- Funds cannot be used for primary, secondary, or short-term stay residences like an AirBnB. Funds must be used for workforce housing, either for sale or rent.
-- Redevelopment improvements of single or multi-family units must comply with local zoning requirements and safe building requirements.

The Infill Housing Rebate opens for application June 1st and applications can be found here:https://ordnebraska.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Infill-Housing-Redevelopment-Fund-Application-and-Guidelines-2.pdf

Requests for Proposals, along with property incentives for the properties held by VCED can be found here: https://ordnebraska.com/residential-properties-available-for-sale/

Contact Caleb Pollard for more information at (308) 728-7875.

05/26/2026

Gear up folks! The Father's Day Rod Run is coming this June 🚗 What a great feature of Valley Rods Unlimited - Ord Ne and all they have done over 50 years. Thank you to all the volunteers who keep this tradition going in Downtown Ord!

Classic cars crowd a corner in Ord, where members of the Valley Rods Unlimited car club gather at a historic gas station to plan their main event. For 50 years, this group has organized a car show that runs throughout Father's Day weekend.

05/26/2026

Summer Sidewalk Sales are right around the corner! Mark your calendars for hot deals through the Ord Area.

05/25/2026

In observance of Memorial Day, our offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026.

We take this time to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday.

05/21/2026

May Ord Area Chamber Spotlight // Vickie's ExtraORDinary Pork & Grateful Adventures

Vickie’s entrepreneurial journey has been shaped by both her education through the Engler Entrepreneurship Program at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and the real-life experiences of running a business. Along the way, she has gained not only knowledge, but also resilience, faith, and a deeper understanding of what it takes to grow something from the ground up.

Vickie's ExtraORDinary Pork plans to expand their pork product offerings, introduce seasonal bundles tailored for families, and explore opportunities to reach customers beyond the local area through shipping. Each step forward is guided by Vickie's commitment to growth that best serves her community.

Want to read more about Vickie and her entrepreneurial spirit, head over to the Ord, NE blog for more insight. You can also watch her YouTube video where the Engler Entrepreneurship program created a feature story on Vickie.

05/19/2026

Mark your calendars, Ord! There’s something for everyone happening around the community this May. From family fun to community celebrations and special events, we can’t wait to see you out and about supporting local happenings!

Upcoming Ord Area Chamber Events & Community Activities:
May 19 — FREE Legal Clinic @ Ord Township Library
May 21—Keys to the Asylum Release // Rock Your Saaz Off @ Scratchtown Brewing Company
May 22–25—Family Kamp @ Kamp Kaleo
May 23—Ericson Lake Family Fun Day @ Lake Ericson
May 23—ACE Hardware Flag Giveaway @ Ord’s ACE Hardware
May 25—Memorial Day Observance
May 26—Read, Rhythm & Rhyme @ Ord Township Library
May 29—4th Annual Chamber Golf Tournament @ Dane Creek Golf Club
May 29—Daddy Daughter Date Night @ Ash Hollow Coffee Co.
May 29—Vickie’s Extraordinary Pork + Grateful Adventures Grand Opening

Support local businesses, connect with neighbors, and celebrate everything that makes the Valley County area special. For further details on each of these events, please visit the Ord, NE event page.

05/14/2026

May Ord Area Chamber Spotlight // Vickie's ExtraORDinary Pork and Grateful Adventures

Vickie Ference built her business on a simple but powerful mission: to raise high-quality pork with integrity and care, while providing a product families can feel confident serving at their tables. An important part of maintaining high quality products is Vickie's partnership with Ord Locker, a USDA-approved local butcher. This collaboration ensures customers receive inspected, high-quality pork products while supporting another valued local business.

Read more on both of these successful businesses on the Ord, NE blog.