Welcome to the debut of Nspire Today!’s new weekly business column, where we’ll be featuring good news, profiles on employees, interesting stats, information about sales and special promotions, and other fun tidbits from businesses in the area.
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We’d like to kick things off by talking about some of the many open houses that will take place before Christmas. Two of them, in fact, are going on right now.
ABC Nursery in Scottsbluff started its Christmas Wonderland Open House today, and it will run through Sunday. They’ll be open today and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday from 1-4 p.m.
ABC Nursery has been gearing up for this big weekend for the last several weeks. They encourage everyone to check out their new ornaments, fun gift ideas and much more.
It’s also one of the most magical times of the year at Tossed & Found, which is hosting its Holiday Open House today and Saturday. They’ll be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. Tossed & Found, which is located in downtown Scottsbluff, features antiques and upscale consignment home furnishings. During its Holiday Open House, customers will be treated to awesome discounts, door prizes, and even tasty treats and beverages.
If you’re looking for vintage Christmas and other unique antique treasures, Tossed & Found is the place to be today and tomorrow.
Here’s a couple more holiday open houses to mark on your calendar:
- Marketplace & Company in Mitchell will have its Christmas Open House on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be extra good sales at the Marketplace on this day on their unique gourmet foods, candles, dishes, unique antiques and vintage items and much more. Adding to the excitement is that you’ll be able to sample different foods and win fun prizes, including basket drawings. Marketplace & Company, which is celebrating its first year of being in business, is located in downtown Mitchell at 1344 Center Ave.
- Lynne Morgan Boutique, a women’s clothing store in downtown Scottsbluff, will have its open house Thursday, Nov. 21, from 4-7 p.m. This big event will feature new arrivals as well as discount drawings. And while you’re shopping there that day, you’ll be treated to festive drinks, treats, and fun music.
Successful Open House at TC & More
TC & More in downtown Scottsbluff held its Christmas Open House Nov. 1-3, and owner Nancy Dillman said it was a huge success.
“Words can’t describe how wonderful it was,” she said. “We even had some customers come here from Cheyenne to shop.”
TC & More features a wide selection of cool gifts for people of all ages, and right now the store also includes an abundance of holiday decorations and gifts. Dillman said she was amazed by the number of people who came through her door during her three-day Christmas Open House. In fact, she said it was the best Christmas Open House she’s ever had in terms of both foot traffic and sales.
“We almost tripled what we did a year ago,” she said. “It was awesome.”
Although TC & More sold a lot of merchandise during its open house, don’t worry, the store is still well stocked with home decor items, clothing, purses, toys, jewelry, lots of fun gift items, and much more. New merchandise goes up every week, so Dillman encourages people to stop in often to check out the new, cool-looking items.
“I’m getting a huge shipment in today, Monday and Wednesday or Thursday,” Dillman said Friday morning. “I’ve got a lot more toys coming in as well as things like purses, soaps, and lotions.”
As a reminder, TC & More offers free gift wrapping. You can also find a coupon for 20% off any one regular-priced item at TC & More in the current issue of Nspire Today! magazine. The coupon is good through Nov. 30.
Did You Know?
Valley Auto Locators in Gering does its best to find just the right vehicle for its customers, even if it means traveling all over the United States. In fact, since July 2016, Gering Valley Auto Locators has located vehicles for local residents in 33 of 50 states. That’s why their motto is, “Going the extra mile, the Valley Auto Locators way.”
By the way, Valley Auto Locators also has a full service department. Here’s something else to keep in mind: From now through Thanksgiving, if you purchase four new tires there, Valley Auto Locators will give you a free turkey. Gobble up that deal now.
Steaks available at Goonies Sports Bar & Grill
Goonies Sports Bar & Grill in Scottsbluff is well known for its wings, Philly Cheesesteaks, award-winning burgers, and other fun food, and now they’re also serving steaks.
Their choices of steaks include a top sirloin strip platter, a New York strip platter, and a ribeye steak platter. Goonies began serving steaks about two weeks ago. Their steak platters come with a choice of two sides.
“We decided that we needed to start doing steaks because of where we’re located – we’re on Highway 26 around five hotels. So, of course, we get a lot of business people in town during the week, and a lot of them want steaks,” Goonies owner Paul Guhn said. “Before, we would have to send them to other places if they wanted a steak since we didn’t have steaks. But we recently went out and bought a 5-foot charbroiler, and since I believe I have three of the best grill cooks in our kitchen, we put steaks on the menu. Every time someone has ordered one of our three steaks, they said it was perfect. So, it’s been going very well.”
Guhn added, “We are a fun, family friendly sports restaurant with a bar,” he said. “We still take the utmost pride in our burgers, wings and Phillies, but now we’re also putting that love into our steaks.”
In addition to the steak platters, Goonies is also now offering a big serving of steak nachos for $16. Their steak nachos come with Goonies’ own blend of melted cheese, diced green onions, and chopped Jalapenos, and it’s loaded up with top sirloin steak.
“Our steak nachos have been a huge hit – they’re very good,” he said. “It’s been a good plus for us.”
Guhn said many people have been ordering just the steak nachos as their meal, and many people leave with leftovers because the steak nachos are so big.
“People will come in and say, ‘Hey, we’ve heard great things about your steak nachos. We want to give them a shot,’” Guhn said. “Really, for $16, it’s a meal for two. They’re really large.”
Guhn said the steak nachos come with 8 ounces of top sirloin steak, and for just an extra $3, Goonies will put an additional 4 ounces of top sirloin steak on the nachos.
“It’s a great deal,” Guhn said.
On another note, Goonies has a fantastic coupon in Nspire Today! magazine, offering a buy one meal at regular price and the get the second meal half off. Please note that the second meal must be at the same cash value, and the coupon doesn’t apply to daily specials or steaks.
Employee Spotlight
Monica Dominguez of Scottsbluff is the executive housekeeper at the Hampton Inn & Suites in Scottsbluff. She started working there just two weeks after the hotel opened in 2001.
“I love the people I work with here,” she said. “I also love the atmosphere. I know I’m safe, and everyone is very friendly. Plus, I enjoy meeting different people every day.”
Dominguez describes the Hampton Inn & Suites as a “home away from home” for hotel guests.
“People will be welcomed here with a big, warm smile, and they’re going to come into a nice, clean room,” she said. “We’ll also serve them a nice [free] breakfast when they get up. That’s a big plus, and guests also enjoy our pool and the nice fitness center. We enjoy treating guests like they’re part of our family. They’re away from home, so we want to make them feel as comfortable as we can here, and we want them to leave happy.”
Another perk of staying at the Hampton Inn & Suites, Dominguez said, is that there’s a manager’s reception Monday through Thursday in the evenings featuring appetizers and drinks.
Outside of work, Dominguez said she loves spending time with her grandchildren, and she also enjoys crafting, baking and cooking. She said she has three children and four grandchildren.
Coupon of the Week
Nspire Today! magazine’s popular coupon section features awesome deals from more than 40 local businesses. One of them is an offer by Johnson Cashway Lumber in Gering for $100 off any in-stock Traeger Grill.
Take advantage of this coupon soon since it expires Nov. 30.
Tidbits
ABC Blinds and Shades in Scottsbluff is currently offering 50% off Graber products. ABC Blinds and Shades also has a coupon in the current issue of Nspire Today! magazine for a free in-home/office estimate and cordless lift on select Graber shades. … Prime Cut in Scottsbluff offers great daily specials. Also, on Mondays kids eat free, and Tuesday is Senior Citizen Day. … At Tiger Paws in Bayard, 5% of all prepared food sales is given back to Bayard Public School. … Scottsbluff High School’s Sam Clarkson and Anna Kelley are the featured athletes in Warehouse Fitness’ ad in the current issue of Nspire Today! magazine. … Natures Composites in Torrington has released its Black Friday special, which is 20% off decking, fencing, and enclosures. This offer is good from Nov. 25 to Dec. 6. … The Sip & Shop Showcase is Nov. 16 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Weborg 21 Centre. People can check out many different vendors while enjoying tasty treats and yummy drinks. … A Bridal Affair in Scottsbluff has been getting in new wedding dresses. You’ll also want to take advantage of its $100 off any wedding dress coupon in Nspire Today! magazine. … Need a gift idea? You can check out handmade jewelry, laser engravings and personalized gifts at Handmade Designs by Jessie Cozad, located at Creative Signs by Cozad in Gering. … Domino’s, which has locations in Scottsbluff, Gering, Torrington and Chadron, is a growing company that is now hiring for all positions. People may apply online at jobs.dominos.com. … As a reminder, anyone who shares this Facebook post will be entered to win several awesome prizes from local businesses!
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