WELCOME COMMITTEE: Chair: Carla Knott. Active Members include Rod Little, Jeanne Anderson, Mitch Wendlandt and Kevin Hall.

The Welcome Committee is responsible for maintaining and delivering the Welcome Basket to all new residents in our area. The Welcome Basket is intended to show Louisville Hospitality and acquaint new area residents with municipal and business services that are available to them. The area includes Louisville, South Bend, Cedar Creek, & Manley.

Welcome Committee needs basket items from the following businesses: Ash Grove, First CChristian Church, Good Times, Havenmakers, Louisville Antiques/Bird House, Louisville Family Dental, OPPD, Physician Clinic, Snow Dog Printing, Style Shoppe, Taylor Quick Pik.

EVENTS COMMITTEE: Co-Chairs: Nancy McManis and Dee Arias. Active Members include Linda Grunewald, Steve Sherman, Dr. Jason Rohrs, Ken and Nancy Kratky.

The Events committee is responsible for planning and coordinating special events in Louisville. Responsibility extends to and includes but is not limited to recruiting, engaging and coordinating with other groups in town such as the JayCees, the City Council, various Civic Groups, etc. Responsible to create and maintain a Community Events Calendar.

PRESENTATION COMMITTEE: Chair: Kathy Copple. Active Members include Barnita Williams, Joan Payne.

The Presentation Committee is responsible for coordinating and improving the physical appearance and image of Main Street Louisville. The Presentation Committee will coordinate with any and all groups that display in any manner on Mainstreet to insure consistency with seasonal themes and programs through out the year. Responsibility extends to and includes but is not limited to signage, banners, business fronts and facades, etc.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE: Chair: John Plucknett. Active Members include Todd Ray, Dee Arias, Bob Copple, John Harrington, & Joe Pittack.

This committee is responsible for promoting and coordinating economic development efforts and initiatives within Louisville and the surrounding areas.Responsibility extends to and includes but is not limited to: Roads, CRA, LB 840 funds, EDGE, business recruitment, business retention, as well as communication with other County and State Economic Development Groups.

MARKETING COMMITTEE: Chair: Allison Gifford. Active Members include Allison Gifford, USPS, Mike Krambeck, Krambeck Photography, Andy Mixan, Home State Bank.

The Marketing Committee is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive Marketing Plan that will create an enduring positive perception of Louisville as a desirable community for family and/or business location.
Marketing shall specifically target the greater Omaha and Lincoln and Council Bluffs areas. Responsibility extends to and includes but is not limited to: Planning, Budgeting and implementing Advertising, and coordinating with local business and active groups such as the JayCees, the City Council and other BUILD Committees.

CHAIRPERSONS:
Are expected to provide leadership and coordination for their committees, develop submit and maintain an annual budget, and communicate with the group as a whole. They are to present their status and goals once monthly at the General Membership Meeting. The form to use for this presentation can be downloaded here.