New Members
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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Learning Rx
LeAnna Lugafet, Director
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Kiwanis Club of Hutchinson
Tomi Foust, President
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American Red Cross
Michele Grimm
Kansas District Manager
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Visitor Watch
Join the Greater Hutchinson Convention/Visitors Bureau in welcoming these visitors making an economic impact on our community:
Kansas Emergency Medical Technicians Association
February 11-14
200 Visitors
Economic Impact: $70,000
Ducks Unlimited
February 19-20
150 Visitors
Economic Impact: $30,000
Kansas Bowhunters Association
February 26-28
150 Visitors
Economic Impact: $38,000
AGR Bloc & Bridle
KSU Kickoff Show
February 26-28
50 Visitors
Economic Impact: $15,000
KSHSAA 3A State
Basketball Tournament
March 9-12
1,500 Visitors
Economic Impact: $300,000
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Ribbon Cuttings Held by Ambassadors:
Queen Bee Social Marketing
-new member
Hutchinson Screen
Printing
-new member
To view the ribbon cutting photos and for more information about these businesses
click here.
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Save the Date......
October 27
Business-to-Business
Networking Event
B2B is the ultimate Chamber business speed networking event.
Stay tuned for more details..
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Nominate a Small Business for the
Small Business Award!
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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Career Connections
Hutchinson Community College will be hosting "Career Connections", an employment fair, at the Hutchinson Sports Arena, February 24th from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For more information, please email at CareerZone@hutchcc.edu, or
click here to register:
Please also consider registering as an employer and posting employment openings in Hutchinson Community College's Job posting page for students, "CareerZone" by
clicking here.
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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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Early Bird Ticket Pricing Extended to
Hear Karl Rove at the
2016
Chamber
Annual Meeting
Take advantage of the extended early bird pricing and purchase your gallery tickets today to hear Karl Rove at the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce 2016 Annual Meeting. You may purchase gallery tickets online at hutchchamber.com or by calling the Chamber office at (620) 662-3391.
The Chamber anticipates a record number of attendees. "We are excited about the high degree of interest from our members in the program this year," said Jason Ball, Chamber President. "We've added more gallery seating this year, which is a great way to see the program."
The 2016 Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting will feature political strategist Karl Rove. Rove is an iconic political strategist and best known for his provocative and robust knowledge of the major political issues of the day and as "The Architect" of President Bush's 2000 and 2004 campaigns.
"With the dynamics of the presidential election moving in unprecedented directions, I believe this is a unique opportunity for our members and the community to have an up close and personal insight from one of America's most followed political strategists," said Rick Staab, President and CEO of Disability Supports of the Great Plains, Inc., and The Clayworks at Disability Supports as well as the 2016 Chamber Board Chair.
Click here to purchase gallery tickets or call the Chamber office at (620) 662-3391.
2016 Premier Sponsor
2016 Championship Sponsors
To view a full list of Annual Meeting sponsors
click here.
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February Lunch and Learn
Cyber Security
Presented by Thomas Hornbeck
System Administrator, Prairie Bank of Kansas
Friday, February 19
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Is your business information system protected from theft or damage to the hardware, the software, and to the information on them? Could your system be disrupted or your services be misdirected? These threats are of growing importance due to the increasing reliance of computer systems in our society.
Mr. Hornbeck will discuss current threats and ways to reduce the risk and impact of those threats. Is your business at risk? Join us for a lunch buffet while learning what you can do to protect your business system.
The cost of the class is $15 and includes a lunch buffet. To register,
please call Kay Shive at HCC (620) 665-3559. For more information, contact Marcy Kauffman at marcyk@hutchchamber.com.
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NJCAA to Keep The Tournament in
Hutchinson for Next 25 Years
The NJCAA and the American Legion Lysle Rishel Post No. 68 are set to sign a 25-year contract that solidifies the NJCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship at the Hutchinson Sports Arena through 2041.
Last April, the Hutchinson community sent a clear message to the NJCAA when they voiced their overwhelming support for The Tournament by voting to approve a 0.35 percent sales tax increase to fund a $29.5 million renovation to the Sports Arena. This helped set the stage for the contract extension.
"Without the support of the Hutchinson community, keeping The Tournament here for the next 25 years would not be possible", said LeAnn Cox, Vice President of Operations and Tourism for the Greater Hutchinson Convention/Visitors Bureau. "The Tournament brings an estimated $1.3 million economic impact to our community which drives much-needed revenues to our hotels, restaurants and retail locations."
The Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce and Convention/Visitors Bureau will host a formal contract signing at the Sports Arena on Monday, February 15 at 10:00 a.m. The public is invited and encouraged to attend this historic event. The Executive Director of the NJCAA will be in Hutchinson for the contract signing, so the public is encouraged to attend and show their support.
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Tax Identity Theft - Tips to Help Keep You Safe
By Keith Hughes, CEO, First National Bank of Hutchinson
As we begin to file tax returns, identity thieves are scheming to get their hands on that money. Tax identity theft has been the most common form of identity theft reported to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for the past five years.
Tax identity fraud takes place when a criminal files a false tax return using a stolen Social Security number in order to fraudulently claim a refund.
To help you prevent tax ID fraud, The First offers the following tips:
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February Business After Hours
Sponsored by
Hutchinson Regional Medical Center
Thursday, February 25
5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Hutchinson Regional Medical Center
Pavillion Gym
February's Business After Hours hosted by Hutchinson Regional Medical Center (HRMC) is a perfect opportunity to build your business connections. The event will be held in the HRMC Pavilion Gym located at the northeast corner of the campus, click here for a map of the campus.
HRMC will be showcasing some of their latest technology as well as honoring American Heart Month by providing a tour of their Cardiovascular Services. Enjoy a drink, a bite to eat and work the room while meeting new people and developing new client prospects. Be sure to register to win great prizes including a Fitbit.
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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February Legislative Forum
The Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the first legislative forum for 2016.
The forum will be held, Saturday, February 13, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., at Wesley Towers, 3711 Asbury Place, Hutchinson.
 The Forums are co-sponsored by AT&T and the Chamber of Commerce Public Policy Advisory Committee and will offer attendees the opportunity to interact with the Reno County legislators on issues before the Kansas State Legislature.
The following members of the Reno County legislative delegation are invited to participate: Senator Terry Bruce, Representative Joe Seiwert, Representative Steven Becker, Representative Jan Pauls, Representative Jack Thimesch. There is no cost to attend the forum. Members of the Chamber and the general public are encouraged to attend.
The second Legislative Forum of 2016 will be Saturday, March 19, 9:30 a.m. at Mennonite Friendship Communities. For more information concerning the legislative
forums, contact Patti Schmidtberger at pattis@hutchchamber.com or (620) 662-3391.
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February Membership Breakfast
Sponsored by
Credit Professionals International
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Featured Speaker: A.J. Boleski
General Manager of INTRUST Bank Arena
Wednesday, February 17
7:00 - 8:00 a.m.
Atrium Hotel & Conference Center
1400 N. Lorraine St.
A.J. Boleski is the General Manager of INTRUST Bank Arena, where he has served in that position for more than five years. The arena hosts more than 400,000 guests annually and consistently ranks in the top 40 of all arenas nationally.
Mr. Boleski will share with us a behind the scenes look at the arena that will include a brief history of the arena along with information on the operations of the facility, booking the events and utilizing recent trends in the industry.
INTRUST Bank Arena has donated tickets to an upcoming event to be given away at this breakfast.
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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January Small Business Award Presented to
Concrete Enterprises, Inc.
The Chamber in partnership with
The Hutchinson News
present the
Small Business Award, to recognize the significant contribution small business makes to our local economy and membership. During the January Membership Breakfast, the Small Business Award was presented to Concrete Enterprises, Inc, Dan Divine, Vice President of Concrete Enterprises, Inc. accepted the award.
To read the full article and view picture click here.
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KDA to Host Six Regional Agribusiness Development Workshops
The Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA) will host six Regional Agribusiness Development Workshops in 2016. The workshops will provide Kansas farmers, ranchers and agribusinesses with resources, and current business development and organizational contacts to assist with startups or expansions. For more information including dates and locations of the workshops
click here.
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International Trade Workshops for Area Businesses
Area businesses with an eye on global trade can benefit from a series of four upcoming workshops sponsored by Kansas Global Trade Services. The workshops in February and March will feature national experts who will provide advanced educational information to Wichita area businesses on a wide range of topics dealing with international trade. For more information click here.
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2016 Lenten Lunch Series at First Presbyterian Church
2016 Lenten Lunch Series comes to First Presbyterian Church, Hutchinson, Wednesday, February 17,24 and March 2,9,16 from noon - 1:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. The theme is "Let Your Light Shine" and lunch will be provided. The speakers are Warden Sam Cline (Hutchinson Correctional Facility), Hallie Cable, (Care Portal), Mike Berblinger (Superintendent, Buhler Schools), Ken Johnson (Hutchinson Regional Medical Center) and Nikkee Byard (Communities in Schools). A freewill offering will be accepted. For more information go to fpchutch.org, fpc@fpchutch.org or call (620) 665-5549.
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