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Hastings Museum and CCC launch History Means Business speaker series
The Hastings Museum and the Central Community College Entrepreneurship
Center are pleased to announce the launch of their new monthly event series, “History Means Business,” designed to bridge the rich business -heritage of Hastings with the modern challenges and opportunities of entrepreneurship.
Beginning on Thursday, November 6, from 6 to 8 p.m., the first session of the series will be held at the Hastings Museum. Attendees will explore the theme “Entrepreneurial Spirit” as local business leaders share their journeys in building enterprises in Hastings, while the Museum presents a look at the city’s legacy of innovation and commercial growth.
Event Highlights
Local business owners Paul Hamelink (Paul’s Cigar Bar), Nichole Bryant (Bryant Books & Music), and Mikaela Kruger (Optika Curated Eyewear) will share insights from their entrepreneurial paths.
Curtis Gosser, Curator of Exhibits at the Hastings Museum, will present on Hastings’ historical milestones in business innovation.
The series runs monthly through May, with each session focusing on a different key topic:
- November 6: Entrepreneurial Spirit
- December 11: Financial Planning & Management
- January 15: Pitching & Presentation Skills
- February 5: Innovation & Creativity
- March 12: Legal Considerations
- April 9: Marketing & Branding for the Entrepreneur
- May 7: Succession Planning & Your Business
Sign up on the Museum website or by calling 402 -461-2429. Melody Cox, CCC Community Workforce Education, will help you get registered over the phone . Each session is only $15.
Hastings has a strong tradition of entrepreneurship, and this series builds on that legacy to inspire today’s business leaders. By blending local history with practical advice, History Means Business offers a great opportunity to connect, learn, and grow. Whether you’re launching a business, looking to expand, or simply interested in how history and commerce connect, each session has something valuable to offer.
More information can be found at www.HastingsMuseum.org.
Published Date: 10/29/2025