Wednesday, June 15
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Thursday, June 23
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The following businesses have recently become members of the Chamber.
If you see them around town or at a Chamber function, please take the time to welcome them.
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The Plains State Bank
Jennifer Weathers
Loan Processor
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Hooray Ranch
James Christenson
Special Events Coordinator
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Enterprise Products
Matt Hamond
Central North Operation Manager
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The Greater Hutchinson CVB welcomed these visitors last month who made an economic impact in our community!
Kansas American Legion State Conference
May 20-22, 2016
500 visitors
Economic Impact: $120,000
USSSA Salt City Shootout
May 21-22, 2016
150 athletes plus families
Economic Impact: $56,000
Salt City Criterium & Sand Plum Bike Classic
May 28-29, 2016
100 out-of-county visitors
Economic Impact: $20,000
USSSA Stars & Stripes Tournament
May 28-30, 2016
330 athletes plus families
Economic Impact: $245,000
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Nominate a Small Business for the Small Business Award!
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The Chamber Small Business Committee is seeking Small Business Award nominations from area small businesses.
If you know of a deserving small Chamber business, we encourage you to nominate them for this award. Requirements for consideration are Chamber membership, in business for at least three years, and employs 40 or fewer people.
Click here to nominate a business today!
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The Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce
is the catalyst for a prosperous business climate
that enhances the quality of life.
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Message from the President
Dear Chamber member -
The arrival of June brings with it the conclusion of an important period of fundraising for the future of our community. Many of you are aware that we have been raising funds to continue the economic development program of the Chamber (the "Greater Hutch" program) throughout 2016. A more detailed summary of pledged contributions and next steps will be released later in June. For now, I would just like to express how grateful I am to the many members of our business community and elected leaders for the support they have extended to the program. Hutchinson and Reno County are positioned for some exciting opportunities in the coming years, and the success of the capital campaign has secured our ability to execute the new five year strategic plan for economic growth. Thank you all so much for your work and support!
This year, the arrival of summer also means another election cycle at the national and state levels of our government. As the August 2nd primary approaches, the Chamber is working with candidates to arrange for candidate debates to provide our members and the community with an opportunity to hear directly from those seeking elected office. We plan to have dates announced soon for these events.
Best regards,
Jason Ball
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New Standards Governing
Wage and Overtime
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Issued by the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce and the Central Kansas Chapter of the Society of Human Resource Management.
In May the Wage and Hour Division of the US Department of Labor (DOL) released new standards governing the wage and overtime eligibility regulations for all employers. The DOL recommended changes to the regulations under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which determines an employee's eligibility for earning overtime pay.
If you are an employer, these changes will apply to your organization. Employers are encouraged to review their current workforce immediately to determine which employees are affected, whether to re-classify those employees, and execute a communications strategy. Human Resource professionals and management should keep in mind the periodic adjustments and set a regular review process.
Key Provisions:
1. Salary threshold changed to $913/week ($47,476 per year)
2. Automatic salary threshold to increase every three years
3. Duties Test will remain unchanged
4. Effective date is December 1, 2016
For additional information regarding this new policy,
click here to visit our website
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Ribbon Cuttings Held by Ambassadors
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American Family Insurance - Shawna Allen Agency -
New Location
TECH Art Studio -
New Addition
First Bank Kansas
- Remodel
Planet Fitness
- Grand Opening
Anna Crable/Allstate Agency -
New Location
To view the ribbon cutting photos and for more information about these businesses
click here.
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Wednesday, June 15
Atrium Hotel & Conference Center
Sponsored by
Reno County E-Partners
Featured Speaker - Ken Johnson
President & CEO, Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System
Our featured speaker for June's membership luncheon w
ill be Ken Johnson, President & CEO of Hutchinson Regional Healt
hcare System. Ken will be speaking on the future of the Hutch
i
nson Regional Healthcare System and the impact it will have on the community.
If you d
o not
have a Flash Pass, cost for the breakfast is
$10 for members
and $15 for non-members.
Click here
to make
reservations or call Belinda McClanahan at (620) 662-3391.
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June Business After Hours
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Thursday, June 23
5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Sponsored by:
Waldron Place Assisted Living Residence
1700 E. 23rd Avenue
Enjoy refreshments and conversation with fellow Chamber members as you learn more about Waldron Place Assisted Living Residence. Great food, beverages and prizes will be given at the event!
If you do not have a Flash Pass, cost for the Business After
Hours is $5 for members and $10 for non-members.
To register online
click here
or call Belinda McClanahan at (620) 662-3391.
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May Small Business Award Presented to Sun Valley, Inc.
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 The Chamber in partnership with
The Hutchinson N
ews
presents the
Small Business Award each month to recognize the significant contribution small businesses make to our local economy and membership. During the May Membership Breakfast, the Small Business Award was presented to Sun Valley, Inc. Keith Bauer, owner, accepted the award on behalf of the organization.
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Leveraging the Strengths of Millennial Workers
Presented by Allison J. McFarland
Ph.D., MBA, Bethel College
Friday, June 24
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
This presentation will focus in on how to engage and leverage the strengths of the newest generation to enter the workforce. It will provide insights into millennial employees, and offer specific strategies to retain, motivate, and benefit from younger workers.
The cost of the class is $15 and includes a lunch buffet. To register,
please call Kay Shive at HCC (620) 665-3559 or ShiveK@hutchcc.edu. For more information, contact Marcy Kauffman at marcyk@hutchchamber.com.
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By Keith Hughes, Vice Chairman & CEO,
First National Bank of Hutchinson
First for Fighting Fraud Together - Don't Skim the Details
First National Bank of Hutchinson continually works to ensure our customers bank in a safe and secure environment. In recent months there have been increasing reports of ATM skimming. I am pleased to report that we have not had an occurrence at an ATM owned by The First. I do want to pass along a few tips to help you be aware when using any ATM.
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 Does your company have a summer intern? Help recruit talent to the area by having your interns participate in Intern Hutch!
Intern Hutch is a summer connection program designed to engage and connect college-age interns in the area for the summer to the community and their peers.
Contact Abby Stockebrand if you, or someone you know, has an intern this summer!
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Member Appreciation Cookout
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You're invited to the
Member Appreciation Cookout
Friday, June 17, 2016
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Chamber Office - 117 W. Walnut
To view the invitation, click here.
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Coffee with the Commissioner
Last month, the United Way of Reno County and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson brought the Kansas Commissioner of Education, Randy Watson, to Hutchinson to lead a discussion on workforce skills and education. The Chamber supported the event, which was held at the Career and Technical Education Academy. Approximately sixty people involved in education and local business participated in a discussion that highlighted the need for real-world work experience, plant tours, soft-skills training and job shadowing. Click here for the full Hutchinson News article.
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Nex-Tech Wireless Opens New Locations
Nex-Tech Wireless is excited to announce the addition of multiple locations to serve their customers. New Nex-Tech Wireless retail locations have recently opened in Goodland, Colby and Pratt. A new authorized agent, Owens True Value Hardware, has come on board in St. Francis.
The new location in Goodland is located at 2217 Enterprise Road. The new location in Colby is located at 1933 South Range Avenue, Suite 1. Both Nex-Tech Wireless locations are open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. The new Pratt retail store is located at 201 East 1
st Suite B. It is open Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nex-Tech Wireless now has over 50 locations to serve their customers.
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The Arbors at Waldron Place Appoints New DON
The Arbors at Waldron Place, memory care assisted living by Americare, recently announced the appointment of Whitney Wilkins, LPN, as Director of Nursing. A native of Reno County, Ms. Wilkins comes to her position with over 7 years of health care and related nursing experience.
Wilkins received both her practical nursing training and her associates degree at Hutchinson Community College. She comes to the facility from a Home Health nursing setting where she served as an intake nurse. She has experience in Skilled nursing and Physician office settings as well.
The Arbors at Waldron Place is located at 1704 E 23
rd St. in Hutchinson.
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Mall Announces New Tenants
The Hutchinson Mall has seen two recent new store announcements! Dunham's Sport and Ulta, a cosmetic and beauty supply store. More announcements are expected soon.
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Have an exciting milestone to celebrate or a fundraiser or event coming up in the community? Send it to Chelsey at chelseyd@hutchchamber.com for inclusion in the Chamber Outlook. Listings are limited to one listing per Chamber member per quarter and must be under 100 words.
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