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Monday, February 13th
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Wednesday, February 22nd
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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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Cancer Council of Reno County
Sandy Woodson
Executive Director
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Cornerstone Premier
Real Estate
Tod Emerson
Owner/Broker
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Crime Stoppers of
Reno County
Sheila Lucia
Chair
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Elite Real Estate Group LLC
Kelly Anne Lanham
Co-Owner
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The Greater Hutchinson CVB welcomed these visitors last month who made an economic impact in our community!
Kansas Groundwater Association
January 17-20, 2017
200 visitors
Economic Impact = $70,000
Kansas Angus Association
January, 20-22, 2017
150 Visitors
Economic Impact = $32,000
Kansas Association of Insurance Agents- Rural & Small Agents Conference
January 24-26, 2017
550 Visitors
Economic Impact = $374,000
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Submit a Nomination
for the
Small Business Award!
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The Chamber Small Business Committee is seeking nominations for the Small Business Award!
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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Ribbon Cuttings Held by Ambassadors
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Prairie Independent Living Resource Center
20 Year Celebration
Friday, January 20, 2017
Chris Owens, Executive Director
17 S. Main Street, Hutchinson
Chick-fil-A Grand Opening
Thursday, January 26, 2017
Shane Neel, Owner/Operator
1809 E. 17th Avenue, Hutchinson
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Chris Gardner Book Signing
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We are excited to announce that Chris Gardner, the featured speaker for the 2017 Chamber Annual Meeting, will also be doing a book signing at the Annual Meeting after the program concludes!
Signed copies of both of his books -
Pursuit of Happyness-Authobiography and
Start Where You Are-Life Lessons are available for advance purchase in the Chamber office!
Pursuit of Happyness-Autobiography - $30
In his stirring autobiography Chris Gardner details his journey from homeless single father to self-made millionaire. It is the gripping story of his refusal to give up on his quest for the American dream and his duties to his toddler son, or give into the despair that threatened to devour him from birth.
Start Where You Are-Life Lessons - $30
At last Chris Gardner shares his philosophies on, and the crucial steps behind, creating a fulfilling, successful life in Start Where You Are: Life Lessons in Getting From Where You Are to Where You Want to Be. Having conquered seemingly impossible challenges on his way to becoming a profitable entrepreneur, popular speaker and dedicated activist, Gardner's aim in Start Where You Are is to give back by motivating others to claim ownership of their dreams and achieve their full potential - beginning right now and capitalizing on the resources already in place while building towards bigger goals and ambitions.
There are only a limited number of books available for purchase. To purchase a copy of one of these books,
click here or contact the Chamber office at (620) 662-3391.
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2017 Annual Meeting Tickets
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Monday, February 13th
5:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Hutchinson Sports Arena
Featuring: Chris Gardner
Entrepreneur, Author, and Philanthropist
Dinner Tickets - SOLD OUT!
Gallery Seating:
$20 - Advance ; $30 - At the door
$30/$40 for non-members
To purchase gallery seating tickets
click here
or call the Chamber office at (620) 662-3391.
Thank you to the following 2017 Annual Meeting Sponsors:
Premier Sponsor
Allen Samuels Dodge-Chrysler-Jeep-Ram-Mazda
Championship Sponsors
Dillons/Kwik Shop/Kroger, First National Bank, Nex-Tech Wireless, and The Summit
Platinum Sponsors
The Clayworks at Disability Supports, Heartland Credit Union, Howerton+White, Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System, Mel Hambelton Ford, and PrairieStar Health Center.
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KCAC Moving Volleyball Championships to New Home in Hutchinson
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The Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) and the Greater Hutchinson Convention/Visitors Bureau (Hutchinson CVB) are excited to announce two new events coming to the Hutchinson Sports Arena in 2017. The inaugural KCAC mid-season Fall Fling will take place Oct. 13-14, 2017 and the KCAC Volleyball Conference Championship will be held Nov. 9-11, 2017.
"The renovations and updates to the Hutchinson Sports Arena were key factors in recruiting these events to Hutchinson. We are excited to welcome the student athletes, coaches, and fans to experience great volleyball in a fantastic venue," said Holly Leiker, National Sports & Destination Sales Manager for the Hutchinson CVB.
To read the full article,
click here.
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February Membership Breakfast
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Wednesday, February 22
Atrium Hotel & Conference Center
1400 N. Lorraine St.
Sponsored by
Siemens
Featured Speaker - Kirk Thompson
Director, Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI)
 Our featured speaker for the February Membership Breakfast will be Kirk Thompson, Director of the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI). With over 30 years of service with the bureau, Kirk Thompson was appointed as the 12th Director of the KBI by Attorney General Derek Schmidt in 2011. During the breakfast, Director Thompson will provide history and insights into the organization.
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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February Business After Hours
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Thursday, February 23
5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Sponsored by:
Members Mortgage Services
200 E. 1st Avenue, Hutchinson
Join us for an evening of network building, hors d'oeuvres, and complimentary drinks at this month's Business After Hours sponsored by Member Mortgage Services.
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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The Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the 2017 Legislative Forum dates.
- Saturday, February 4: 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. at HCC Justice Theatre - Shears Technology Center, 1300 N. Plum, Hutchinson
- Saturday, March 4: 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. at Mennonite Friendship Communities, 600 W. Blanchard Ave., South Hutchinson
- Saturday, April 1: 9:30 - 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 Legislature.
The Reno County legislators who have confirmed their participation are Senator Ed Berger, Representative Joe Seiwert, Representative Steven Becker, Representative Patsy Terrell, and Representative Jack Thimesch. There is no cost to attend the forum. Members of the Chamber and the general public are encouraged to attend.
For more information contact Chelsey Dawson at chelseyd@hutchchamber.com or (620) 662-3391.
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February Small Business Award Presented to Schletzbaum Optometry
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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 January Membership Breakfast, the Small Business Award was presented to Schletzbaum Optometry. Dr. Jeffery Schletzbaum accepted the award on behalf of the organization.
Special thank you to First National Bank, Heartland Credit Union, Eagle Communications, and KFSA Insurance for their sponsorship that makes this award possible each month.
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CVB Unveils New NJCAA Volleyball Championship Logo and Website
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 The Greater Hutchinson Convention/Visitors Bureau (CVB) - host of the NJCAA DI Volleyball Championship - proudly unveiled last week the event's official logo as well as announced the launch of the website and social media platforms for the championship, which will take place in Hutchinson, Kansas, November 16-18, 2017.
The primary logo was produced in partnership with the NJCAA and designed by Team IP, the official championship merchandise partner of the NJCAA.
 The championship website was created by PrestoSports, the official website partner of the NJCAA, and can be viewed at
www.njcaavb1.com. Social Media accounts (Twitter and Facebook, @NJCAAVB1) will be administered by the CVB leading up to and throughout the championship.
To read the full article,
click here .
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Wichita Thunder Chamber Night
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All Chamber members are invited to attend the Wichita Thunder Chamber Night on March 4th at 6:00 p.m. in the Thunder Vault Room. The cost is $10 per person and includes hors d' oeuvres and a chance to network with fellow Chamber members from throughout the region, as well as a ticket to the Wichita Thunder game. Additional tickets to the game for friends and family will also be available at a discounted rate using the code "Chamber". Limited space is available - to RSVP or for more information contact Anthony Benge at (316) 264-4626 or abenge@wichitathunder.com.
To view the event flyer, click here.
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The Park Place Christian Church invites you to join them for a Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser on Sunday, February 5th from 12:30 to 3:00 p.m. at Park Place Christian Church, 2600 N. Adams. The fundraiser is being held in honor of Gabriel Marshall, an eight-year old boy who has been diagnosed with a form of brain cancer. All proceeds from the fundraiser will go towards helping with the cost of Gabe's care and treatments. For more information contact the Park Place Christian Church at (620) 662-6665.
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Amanda Smith joins First National Bank of Hutchinson
Amanda Smith joined First National Bank as Vice President and Manager, Human Resources. Her duties include oversight of all Human Resources functions for nine locations of The First.
Prior to joining The First, Smith worked for nine years at Data Center, Inc. in the Human Resources Department where she was promoted several times.
Smith earned an Associate of Science in Business from Hutchinson Community College and a Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management with minors in Sociology and Management from Wichita State University. She currently is President of the Hutchinson Community College Alumni Board and serves as a board member for Cause for Paws, Inc. and Delos V. Smith.
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Soroptimist International of Hutchinson
Soroptimist International of Hutchinson honors girls who are high school seniors for their volunteer service to the community and provides them with a $250.00 scholarship. In addition, the organization gives a matching $250.00 donation to the local non-profit organization of their choice. The application deadline for this Community Impact Award is March 15, 2017. For more information, visit the Soroptimist International of Hutchinson website at
sihutch.org or contact Jane Holzrichter at
holzrichterj@gmail.com.
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Central Christian College of Kansas Job Fair
Central Christian College welcomes employers to attend its inaugural job fair February 28th to recruit top talent to prosper their company! The job fair is open to Central Christian students and the public. Whether an employer needs a job position filled or has an interest in sharing its company's mission, Central Christian College welcomes employers to meet their student leaders who strive to lead lives of loyal integrity in their careers and communities.
For more information and to register for the event visit:
registration.centralchristian.edu.
For questions, contact Misha Shorter at
misha.shorter@centralchristian.edu.
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Rita Arnhold's Greenhouse with Plants
Reno County Extension Master Gardners present Rita Arnhold's Greenhouse with Plants for 2017 on Thursday, February 23 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Emanual Lutheran Church, 140 E. 30th Avenue, Hutchinson. This event is free and open to the public. To register or for more information please contact Pam Paulson in the Reno County Extension office at (620) 662-2371.
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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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