April 17, 2019

EVENTS

Hyatt Regency Wichita 400 West Waterman Street Wichita, KS 67202 11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m.

FEDERAL ISSUE FORUM - APRIL 24 Get involved at the heart of the legislative process on issues important to your business. This event will spotlight U.S. Representative Ron Estes, a member of the Kansas Congressional Delegation. One-on-one dialogue with Washington lawmakers build the personal working relationships Chamber/WIBA members can rely on when needed. This forum is hosted by the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce in partnership with WIBA. Cost: (includes lunch): Member: $50 Non-Member: $60 RSVP

Tanganyika Wildlife Park 1000 S. Hawkins Lane Goddard, KS 67052 4:30 - 7 p.m.

WIBA FAMILY NIGHT - APRIL 26 Join us for an exclusive, WIBA member-only event at Tanganyika Wildlife Park! This park experience is unlike any other as the animals will be more active in the evening. Remember: all full-time employees of your organization are also WIBA members! Friends and family are welcome. Cost: Adult: $15 Child (3 - 11) (includes Wildly Different wristband for animal feeding stations): $10 Children 2 and Under: Free RSVP

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Wichita Boathouse 515 S. Wichita St. Wichita, KS 67202 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

WWLA LUNCHEON - MAY 7 Learn self defense tips with Nichole with Title Boxing Club West Wichita. Cost: Member: $15/ Non-Member: $20/Cost at Door: Additional $5 RSVPs by Monday, May 6 at 3 p.m. RSVP

Event and Prize Sponsors: Edward Jones – Brandi Blaylock and Lisa Vermillion Wellness

WSU Metropolitan Complex 5015 E. 29th Street Wichita, KS 67220 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

SMALL BUSINESS CONNECT - MAY 9 Celebrate National Small Business Week with exhibitor booths, workshops, networking and more! Click here to view the workshop schedule. WIBA members: limited booth spaces are still available. Reserve yours for $50. This event is free and open to the public! MORE INFO

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Botanica 701 Amidon St. Wichita, KS 67202 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

MONTHLY LUNCHEON - MAY 14 Our May luncheon features Wichita Police Chief Gordon Ramsay. Gordon Ramsay was appointed as the Wichita Police Chief in January 2016. As Wichita Police Department Chief he has focused on pushing officers closer to the communities they serve, building relationships, increasing the use of technology, and reducing crime. Cost: Member: $20/Non-Member: $50/Cost at Door: Additional $5 RSVP by Monday, May 13 at 3 p.m. RSVP

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Prize Sponsors:   Tanganyika Wildlife Park and Transworld Business Advisors of Wichita

UPCOMING EVENTS & PROGRAMS

May 21 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Brightwater Bay

June 4 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Botanica

June 11 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Botanica

EVENT PHOTOS

WWLA Luncheon - April 2

Monthly Luncheon - April 9

WIBA on Tap - April 16

NEWS

Legislative Update from Bright & Carpenter Consulting

During the legislative session, our lobbyists at Bright and Carpenter share updates regarding bills moving through the State House of Representatives and Senate. Bill Tracking - March 29, 2019 BCC Weekly Report - March 29, 2019

NEW MEMBERS

First Responder KS, LLC Contact: Duane Billinger 1525 S. Shiloh St. Wichita, KS 67207 duaneb@firstresponderks.com 316-253-3803 www.firstresponderks.com

Get Reel Productions Contact: Joel Nollettee 322 S. Mosley Ste. 17 Wichita, KS 67202 joel@getreelproductions.tv 316-644-7435 www.getreelproductions.tv

GrassFire Industries LLC Contact: David Robertson 8406 W. Maple Wichita, KS 67209 D.Robertson@grassfireind.com 316-409-5395 www.grassfireind.com

Profile by Sanford Health Contact: Samantha Schaefer 2616 N. Maize Rd. Ste. 104 Wichita, KS 67205 Sam.Schaefer@profileplan.net 316-633-5981 www.profileplan.com/wichita-west

UPCOMING COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Friday, April 26

Thursday, May 16

Friday, May 17

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UPCOMING WIBA MEMBER EVENTS

Ice House Ground Breaking - Occidental Management - April 18 - 4-5 p.m. Social Security – Preparing for Retirement - Stoutheart Financial Group - April 25 & 26 Shocker New Venture Competition Trade Show - WSU Center for Entrepreneurship - April 26 41st Annual Health Care Roundtable Conference - May 2 Shocker New Venture Competition Finals - WSU Center for Entrepreneurship - May 3 Dancing with the Wichita Stars - Breakthrough (Episcopal Social Services) - May 4 Submit your events to our Community Calendar! More Community Events

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