For more than 25 years, the Pawnee County Promotional Network (PCPN) has promoted Pawnee County and the six communities within its boundaries. The Pawnee County Promotional Network in a Nebraska Nonprofit Corporation and county-wide federally tax exempt 501(c)(3) foundation, improving Pawnee County by promoting tourism, economic development, historic preservation, cultural events, and educational projects.
Activities and support have included:
- Printing promotional placemats for restaurants in the area
- Beautification projects, including flower boxes and beds in all six communities
- Cultural events such as a Christmas Cantata, Chautauqua, and musical/theater performances
- Restoration of buildings, including Harold Lloyd birthplace and the ZCBJ Czech Social Hall
- Tourism development through representation int he Southeast Nebraska Tourism Council (SENTC), MINK, and other organizations
- Brochure creation, advertising in regional and national magazines, and participation in statewide brochure swaps
- Representation in economic development groups such as the Southeast Nebraska Economic Development Association (SENEDA), Southeast Nebraska Lake Association (SENLA), and Pawnee City Development Corporation (PCDC)
- Provide grants to other groups for tourism and community development projects
- Historic preservation projects
- Participation in the Nebraska Community Improvement Program, receiving several first-place awards
- Distribute a variety of Pawnee County promotional items
- Help support nonprofit organizations
- Initiated Harold Lloyd Foundation of Burchard, Pawnee County Arts Council, World Farmers Hall of Fame Foundation, Historic Preservation Committee, and Pawnee City Target
- Co-Sponsorship of Pawnee County Membership in RC&D
We welcome new members who share our passion for promoting and improving Pawnee County. For information on becoming a PCPN member, fill out the form on the Contact Us page.
President
Marcia Borcher
Vice President
Secretary
Carol Sisco
Treasurer
Joe Stehlik