Wednesday, August 17
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Comprehensive Plan Meeting
Thursday, August 18
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Thursday, August 25
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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 Bank Card Group
John Zackery II
Executive Account Manager
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Run With Scissors
Amie Grafton
Owner/Stylist
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Balloons Galore & More
Barbara Stelter
Owner
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The Greater Hutchinson CVB welcomed these visitors last month who made an economic impact in our community!
KS Wood Bat Championship
July 7-8, 2016
860 athletes and spectators
Economic Impact: $180,000
USSSA Fun Valley Extravaganza
July 22-24, 2016
525 athletes and spectators
Economic Impact: $100,000
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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
I hope you will make a point to join us for an important presentation at this month's membership luncheon, Wednesday, August 17th at Noon at the Atrium Hotel & Conference Center. This month will feature Rev. Kevass Harding of Dellrose United Methodist Church in Wichita. Rev. Harding is a native of Wichita, and a former Wichita police officer - which gives him a unique understanding of the difficult issues our nation is wrestling with. He is a leader in facilitating dialogue between law enforcement and minority groups in Wichita.
Following the terrible unrest in Ferguson, Missouri in 2014, he helped initiated the #NoFergusonHere movement. It has been a long time since Ferguson, and much has happened since then. The Chamber makes arrangements for our speakers months in advance, and this was no different. While we were aware that tension between minority communities and law enforcement was likely to remain, no one could have foreseen the awful events of this July; including the deaths of Alton Sterling and Philando Castille, the deaths of five Dallas Police Officers and three Baton Rouge Police Officers, and a shooter with ties to Kansas City.
Rev. Harding's comments would have been important and relevant to our community in any case. But in light of recent events, this event carries even more importance for our community. Please join us on August 17th for our membership luncheon. More information on the luncheon can be found by clicking
here.
Best regards,
Jason Ball
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During the months of June and July, the Chamber, along with the Hutchinson News, hosted two debates for both the Congressional and Kansas Legislative candidates that were up for election on August 2nd to help educate the community where all candidates stood on important business and community issues.
We would like to congratulate the following candidates for winning the August 2nd Primary election:
Dr. Roger Marshall - US House District 1
Edward Berger - Kansas Senate District 34
Steven Becker- Kansas House District 104
Jack Thimesch - Kansas House District 114
Good luck to all candidates in the November general election!
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City Comprehensive Plan Meeting
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Thursday, August 18
Chamber of Commerce Conference Room
The City of Hutchinson is now underway with the work of developing a twenty year Comprehensive Plan (2017-2037). This plan will provide the blueprint for how Hutchinson will position itself to move into the future. The Comprehensive Plan is not being created arbitrarily but via a vision that will emerge from the public engagement of the citizens of Hutchinson. Community engagement will take many forms and the Chamber membership is being asked to be among those to share their ideas about the future. At this meeting a City spokesperson will be present to engage the membership in sharing their thoughts. These
 ideas will be used in the building of the community's vision and strategy for the next twenty years.
If interested in attending, please
click here
to make
reservations or call Belinda McClanahan at (620) 662-3391.
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Daycare Discussion Meeting
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Wednesday, August 24
Our Redeemer Lutheran Church
Last June, the initial meeting was held to discuss daycare services in Hutchinson. At that first meeting, a productive discussion was had regarding the collective view of the challenges and needs related to daycare services for Hutchinson workforce. These concerns were addressed from the perspective of businesses, explored some of the initiatives from years past, and addressed the need for a focus on enrichment in daycare services.
Since that meeting, much work has taken place in helping address the daycare needs for the community and this meeting has been scheduled to provide a progress update and seek more guidance from the community.
If interested in attending, please RSVP to Chelsey Dawson at
chelseyd@hutchchamber.com.
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Ribbon Cuttings Held by Ambassadors
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Metro-To-Go -
Second Location
Just Right Fashions -
New Member
The Collingwood Barn
- Grand Opening
Allstate - Andrew Parr Agency
- New Location
Bikes and More
- New Member
Sprint
- New Member
To view the ribbon cutting photos and for more information about these businesses
click here.
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August Membership Luncheon
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Wednesday, August 17
Atrium Hotel & Conference Center
Sponsored by
Mennonite Friendship Communities
Featured Speaker - Rev. Kevass Harding
Dellrose United Methodist Church
Our featured speaker for August's membership luncheon will be Rev. Kevass Harding with the Dellrose United Methodist Church in Wichita. Rev. Harding is a native of Wichita, a former Wichita police officer, and a leader in facilitating dialogue between law enforcement and minority groups in Wichita. He will be speaking on the #NoFergusonHere effort he helped initiate in Wichita as a way to improve dialogue between minorities and law enforcement and bring the community together.
If you d
o not
have a Flash Pass, cost for the luncheon is
$15 for members
and $20 for non-members.
Click here
to make
reservations or call Belinda McClanahan at (620) 662-3391.
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August Business After Hours
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Thursday, August 25th
5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Sponsored by:
Swindoll, Janzen, Hawk & Loyd, LLC
Enjoy refreshments and conversation with
fellow Chamber members
as you learn more about Swindoll, Janzen, Hawk & Loyd, LLC. 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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Protecting Your Company Data
from Cyber Attacks
(And What to Do if You are Hacked!)
Presented by Ryan Peterson and Mark Holt,
Account Executives with Travelers
Friday, August 26
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Due to the frequency and severity of very recent cyber hits, we are offering a seminar on cyber prevention and coverage. This presentation will focus on what is happening, how people can be affected, risk management steps to be in place to avoid getting duped, and coverage to protect yourself.
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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July Small Business Award Presented to Bluebird Books
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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 July Membership Luncheon, the Small Business Award was presented to Bluebird Books. Melanie Green, owner, accepted the award on behalf of the organization.
Special thank you to First National Bank, Heartland Credit Union, Eagle Communications, and KFSA for their sponsorship that makes this award possible each month.
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By Keith Hughes, Vice Chairman & CEO
First National Bank of Hutchinson
Ransomware - Tips to Avoid Attacks
Businesses have become targets to a growing online fraud scheme known as ransomware.
Ransomware is a form of malware used by cyber criminals to freeze your computer or mobile device, steal your data and demand that a "ransom" be paid - typically anywhere from hundreds to thousands of dollars.
According to the FBI, ransomware victims lost more than $18 million between April 2014 and June 2015.
Individual computers or laptops, enterprise networks and or servers used by all types of businesses, regardless of size, are all at risk to malware exposure.
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Wesley Towers Receives Top Honors
Wesley Towers is excited to announce that they are in the Top 8% of participating nursing homes in the Great Plains Medicare four state region to receive the Silver Milestone for their achievements toward Quality Assurance and Performance Improvements! Wesley Towers is also certified with Music & Memory to provide musical therapy for residents with the various types of dementia. To learn more call 620-663-9175 or visit
www.WesleyTowers.com.
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Hutchinson News to Host Brewfest 2016
The Hutchinson News will be hosting Brewfest, a craft beer and food festival, in downtown Hutchinson on Saturday, October 15, 2016 from Noon to 4:00 p.m. Brewfest
is a
unique, family friendly festival that will feature 15 different craft beers, live music, and a mix of culinary flavors to excite your taste buds. Tickets can be purchased online at
hutchbrewfest.com. Purchase your tickets before August 31st and receive a pre-sale discount.
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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 100 words or less.
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