Christmas Party
let's celebrate
The 2024 Mercer Zimmerman Christmas Party will be held December 6th - 8th at the Cottonwood Hotel in Omaha, NE. Below are some details to help you prepare for the weekend events.
Friday
Omaha Employees: The Omaha office will be open during normal business hours. Please get with your manager if you need to leave early to arrange child care.
MZ South + Des Moines Employees: If you are attending the Christmas Party, you may use this day to travel into Omaha and do not need to report to your office. If you are not attending the Christmas party, please plan on being at the office.
Hotel Check-In
Check-In is at 4:00 pm at the Cottonwood Hotel.
Happy Hour and Dinner
All employees and their guests are invited to attend a casual happy hour and dinner at the Mercer Zimmerman Omaha Office. We will have drinks and a taco bar available from 4:00 - 7:00 pm.
8526 F St, Omaha, NE 68127
saturday
Hotel Check In
Check-in time is at 4:00 pm at the Cottonwood. You may drop off your luggage at the front desk before the business meeting or leave your bags in your vehicle.
Business Meeting
The meeting will be held in The Schimmel Ballroom on the top floor from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. This is a chance for us to discuss our company as a whole. We will cover company structure, 2024 numbers, 2025 goals, and spend some time getting to know each other better. We will serve boxed lunches during the meeting.
Fun and Games
We are offering each guest a choice between axe throwing at Craft Axe Throwing, 2562 Leavenworth St, #100 Omaha, NE 68105, or bowling at Bob & Willies Wonderbowl, 3724 Farnam St, Omaha, NE 68131. Each activity will take place between 3:00 - 5:00 pm.
Cocktail Hour
Cocktail Hour will start at 6:15 and go until 7:30. This will be located outside of the Gold Coast Ballroom on the main floor.
Dinner and Presentation
Please arrive by 7:00 pm in the Gold Coast Ballroom if you are not attending cocktail hour. Dinner will be served at 7:30 pm. The presentation will begin at 8:00 pm.
Bingo
We will be playing bingo to fundraise for Touchfund! All proceeds will benefit our non-profit program. The activity will run from 9:00 - 11:00 pm. More details to come!
Cornhole
Feel free to hang out and play cornhole until the party ends!
sunday
Check out is at 11:00. Breakfast will be on your own and the rest of the day is yours to travel home!
faq's
Attendance at each of the weekend’s events is strongly encouraged. If you cannot attend, please get with your manager as soon as possible.
We encourage all employees to bring their partner, spouse, or adult guest.
This year we are not allowing spouses to attend the business meeting. If there is any concern regarding this, please talk to your manager.
Your RSVP is required by October 31st so we can turn in the rooming list to the hotel. After this date, any unreserved rooms in our block will be released to the public. Any rooms reserved after this date are subject to availability.
No, since this is not a mandatory work event mileage will not be reimbursed.
We would love to spend the entire weekend with you and your guest and highly encourage you to travel into town on Friday. If you need to wait until Saturday, you can join us at the business meeting and for the remaining activities. Please note, if you do not travel into Omaha until Saturday you will need to report to your office on Friday during normal business hours.
- Free Internet Access
- On-Site Restaurant
- Fitness Center
- Business Services
- Concierge
- Meeting Facilities
- Coffee Shop
You may request a Single King or Double Queen with the following amenities:
- Large Windows
- Plush bathrobes
- Individually controlled heat and air-conditioning
- Smart enabled HD TVs
- Luxury Atelier Bloem bath amenities
- Coffeemaker and tea setup
- Desk/Work Station
- In room safe
Check-in is at 4:00 pm and check-out is at 11:00 pm. Mercer Zimmerman provides hotel accommodation to branch employees on both Friday and Saturday nights. Omaha employees are provided hotel accommodations on Saturday night.
Guest room cancellations must be made by Friday, November 22nd at 4:00 pm. After that date, we will be charged the full room rate for any cancellations or no-shows. We get that life happens - if something comes up, please let us know as soon as possible.
Business casual for all the weekend events will be appropriate. Some may dress a little fancy for dinner and a little more casual for afternoon activities - your call. Whatever makes you feel comfortable.
Mercer Zimmerman Omaha Office
We have plenty of parking in our lot and are located at 8526 F. St, Omaha, NE 68127.
More information to come on hotel parking!
If you are drinking alcohol at any of the Christmas Party events, you should not drive. We are happy to provide an Uber to transport people safely.
Christmas Party Questions
Ella Heiden | eheiden@MZLtg.com | 515.829.5242
Business Meeting or Mercer Zimmerman Questions
Contact your Branch Manager
Eat, drink, and be merry, but please remember you will be celebrating with co-workers and their families. Food and drinks will be provided at the Christmas party including alcoholic beverages. If you choose to drink alcohol, please ensure that you drink responsibly, be respectful to others, and have plenty to eat. If you are concerned about the well-being, safety, or behavior of a colleague let one of the following persons know so that appropriate assistance can be provided.
Ella Heiden – 515.829.5242
Baylie Stous - 785.817.5802
Kathy Deming – 913.980.2444
Samira Kiger – 913.485.2064
Trevor Kramer – 913.951.6268
Shon Yust – 913.669.8182