LUNCH AND LEARN
Ebay, Amazon and Social Media Retail
Thu, Jun 8th @ 12 pm
Speaker: Kenny Roelofsen, Abilene Machine
Civic Center
201 NW. 2nd Street
Bring your on lunch, drinks provided.
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"ANNIE GET YOUR GUN" at the Great Plains Theatre
Fri, Jun 10 through Sun, Jun 19th
401 Cottage Avenue
(785) 263-4574 for more information.
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SODA FOUNTAINS IN KANSAS - hosted by the Dickinson County Historical Society
Sat, Jun 11th @ 7 pm
412 S. Campbell Street
(785) 263-2681
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Physical Therapy Aide
Fast paced Physical Therapy clinic is seeking an energetic, motivated, and self-starting individual to fill a full time PT aide position. Experience Is helpful but not required. Hours Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm. Full time benefits available.
Please send resume to:
PO Box 181
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Chamber Board of Directors
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Kyle Becker, Vice Chairman
Marc Beswick, Past Chairman
Todd Moore, Vice Chairman
Raelyn Swisher, Secretary
Diane Miller, Treasurer
Matt Engle
Denise Guy
Jeff Hoover
Becky Schwab
Jennifer Waite
David Walters
Michael Player
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| ABILENE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE UPDATE |
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This previous month the Abilene Area Chamber of Commerce had one of their bi-annual membership meetings to discuss activities and services the Chamber is providing. A number of new things have been developed or are in the middle of development. The mission of the Chamber is to "promote commerce". Each activity and service is designed to promote commerce through business promotion, encouraging residency, improving business practices, increasing business investment, and the sharing of information on local economic opportunities. During the summer, the Chamber will be involved in the following:
"Discovering Abilene" magazine - this full-color, high quality publication will showcase all the Abilene area has to offer residents, businesses, and visitors. With an initial run of 50,000 copies, the magazine will be put in the hands of people considering moving to the area, businesses looking to invest in the area, and people who may visit the area. All businesses will be listed with specific emphasis being given to Chamber members along with ad space being offered first to Chamber members at discounted rates.
"Lunch and Learn" - monthly presentations on business related topics are provided foster the employment of best practices and creative thinking about making the member's business better. This Wednesday, June 8th, Kenny Roelofsen (
Abilene Machine) will discuss becoming an Ebay and Amazon vendor along with improving social media presence. The participant brings their own lunch and drinks are provided.
Customer Service Training - the customer service training seminar will be conducted by Vicki Flesher of InterAct Training Group of Wichita on Monday, August 15th. The training is designed for front line workers who have consistent interaction with customers and business associates. The training will be offered in the morning and afternoon, so that small businesses won't have to commit their employees to an entire day of training. Fees and schedule will be announced in the near future.
Webpage Updates - the website is being updated to include greater information for new residents, a searchable member directory with updated profiles, member services, and more aesthetically pleasing. Banner ads will be available.
Digital Message Board - the digital message board will be installed at 518 N. Buckeye Avenue in the next couple months and will share information about events, member ads, and public announcements. Monthly and annual ad placement contracts are available.
For information on the activities and services of the Abilene Area Chamber of Commerce, call (785) 263-1770 or send an email to [email protected].
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 In celebration of their 35th year in business,
Scott Dawson Builders are offering free building lot on Eagle Drive with a signed contract to build a home. For more information on the offer and the services provided, call (785) 263-7731.
The Hair Emporium building and contents will be for sale offering a turn key salon opportunity. The property is addressed 106 NW. 3rd Street. Contact
Black and Company Realtors at (785) 200-6300.
James Gartland has been named Executive Director of the National Greyhound Association and will be succeeding Gary Guccione, who is retiring this summer.
Congratulations to Kyle Griffis of
Brian's Plumbing on passing his Master Plumber exam. He is now a Licensed Master Plumber. The folks at Brian's Plumbing are great to work with and really know their stuff.
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Dr. Wes Duey |
Dr. Wesley Duey, Abilene High graduate, is moving from St. Louis to Abilene and will be opening Abilene Chiropractic and Sports Rehabilitation, which will be located at 208 N. Broadway.
Dr. Duey obtained his doctorate degree from Logan College of Chiropractic in 2013 with additional training with a master's degree in Sports Rehabilitation. Prior to attending Logan College, he received his bachelor's degree in Kinesiology from Kansas State University. We welcome Wesley, Mary (Leckron) Duey, and their two children back to Abilene.
 Hospice of Dickinson County has been recognized nationally and named a 2016 Hospice Honors recipient for providing the highest level of quality hospice services according to Deyta Analytics, a national agency that collects data and provides advanced analytics on hospice agencies. The award is based upon data gathered from patients' informal primary caregivers and measures include, but are not limited to: Getting Help for the Patient's Symptoms, Hospice Team Communication, Getting Timely Care, Treating Family Member with Respect, Providing Emotional Support, Support for Religious and Spiritual Beliefs, Information Continuity, Understanding the Side Effects of Pain Medication, and Getting Hospice Care Training. Hospice of Dickinson County is a division of Home Health and Hospice of Dickinson County, a local, non-profit agency that provides services to residents of Dickinson County with offices in Abilene and Herington. For more information contact the Abilene office at 263-6630.
Rex Fancher has moved to Abilene from Montana and will be opening the Cow Town Corral restaurant at 301 N. Broadway, most recently the Vita Villa. The Cowtown Corral will specialize in steak and seafood. Rex plans on opening the business this summer.
A number of local businesses are looking for people with culinary and restaurant management experience. If you may know of someone with these skills who are looking for a unique opportunity to cook in a destination dining facility, contact the Abilene Area Chamber of Commerce at (785) 263-1770.
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James' Random Thoughts .........
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Transition of Wealth Vital to Community Health
Small towns require reinvestment in the community to maintain or grow the local economy, opportunities, and quality of life. For most people, their livelihood and estate begins with local economic opportunity. We live here, shop here, and many of us work here. Throughout our lives we use our time, talents, and resources to make a living for ourselves and our families. As the baby boom generation finishes transitioning to retirement, many are looking for ways to give back to their hometowns, in addition to providing an inheritance for their family. The transition of wealth from one generation to the next has a profound impact on the local economy. Retaining and reinvesting resources in the local community is vital to sustaining the community. However, once a local citizen passes, much of their estate leaves the community that fostered its creation. As local resident, Shelia Biggs, put it "When people die, their kids are often not in the community. The kids cash in the accounts at the bank and go home."
Wealth transfers in three directions: taxes (two things are certain in life - death and taxes), heirs (inheritance), and charity. The transition of wealth significantly impacts the community when local philanthropy is not part of the equation. The numbers are staggering. According to the Community Foundation of Dickinson County, there will be approximately $482 million of wealth transferred from one generation to the next in Dickinson County by the year 2020 and $3.1 billion by 2064. In this context, a "transfer of wealth" occurs when the final wishes of an individual are followed through and their wealth is distributed.
The Community Foundation's objectives are to encourage the establishment of permanent endowed funds that achieve the philanthropic intentions of donors. Philanthropy is a very personal decision and funds are tailored to meet the donor's wishes. Long-term investment of capital given by individuals, organizations, and corporations allows the Foundation to make grants to enhance the quality of life in the community, now and in the future. These grants benefit youth, education, arts and culture, human services, health care, and the local economy. The Community Foundation is certified in compliance with the National Standards of the U.S. Community Foundations Program for our high level of ethical and operational integrity, donor services, and accountability in the community foundation sector.
The Community Foundation of Dickinson County recently held their annual meeting and reported that their 2015 annual giving was over $500,000. Since its inception, benefactor foundation funds have given $3.8 million to numerous grants benefiting the community. Giving back to the community that fostered your livelihood ensures that you leave a legacy of your success for others. The Community Foundation is a stable and high-integrity organization that makes this possible.
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