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Doing what most people think just happens!

March 27 , 2017

You won't understand the unabashed power of a community until you're a part of one. - Anonymous.

Congratulations and Welcome New Members!

Delish, LLC
Address: 204 N. Main, McPherson

Contact: Ann Koehn & Dan Gottneid

Phone: 620-504-9221

Website: delishinmac.com

Facebook: Delish - Taste Life

Hours: Mon.-Sat., 7 a.m.-2 p.m., Thurs.& Fri., 5 p.m.-10 p.m.

Delish is passionate about delicious food and great service. They offer a laid-back dining experience in a casual setting. Enjoy breakfast & lunch Monday-Saturday and dinner on Thursday & Friday. Delish will offer a wide variety of items on their menu: Salads, sandwiches, sliders, waffle sandwiches, steaks, fish and much more! Ribbon Cutting Wednesday, April 19th @ 10:00 a.m.!

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Pizza Hut

Address: 2215 E. Kansas, McPherson

Contact: Marsha Bergmeier & Faydra Langshaw

Phone: 620-241-5588

Website: www.pizzahut.com

Facebook: Pizza Hut

Hours: Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-11 p.m.

Pizza Hut has been proud to be part of the McPherson community for the past 45 years. They operate 2 locations, one at 2215 E. Kansas that offers Dine-In and Carry-Out service, and the other at 700 N. Main that offers Delivery and Carry-Out service. They are able to accommodate parties of 8, 16 and 26 in their three separate party rooms. They can also cater to any size group or event. Pizza Hut is happy to become partners with the Chamber and look forward to building a deeper relationship with their customers and local businesses.

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Roger's Locksmith Service

Address: 1600 Elyria Rd., McPherson

Contact: Roger Beck

Phone: 620-242-2338

Website: www.rogersls.com

Facebook: Roger's Locksmith Service

Hours: 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 24/7 Auto/Home lockout

Roger's Locksmith Service is a continuation of Bill Bradford's Locksmith Service. After serving the McPherson community for over 40 years, Bill passed the business on to Roger Beck in 2014. All those who knew Bill know that he was a very loving and knowledgeable locksmith. Roger strives to continue that legacy, providing an all-around locksmith service that's both friendly and affordable.

Member Spotlight- United Way of McPherson County

Will he make it? It will be FINE they said... just swim 200 meters, bicycle 7 miles, then simply run 2 miles to the finish line! After being challenged...... read more

United Way of McPherson County is located at 306 N. Main. They can be reached at 620-241-5152. You can also check out their website and stay updated on Facebook . See the Chamber Connections photos .

Retaining Good Employees - Workshop RSVP Deadline is Friday

McPherson Chamber of Commerce Presents: Retaining Good Employees -Workshop with Mike Henke.

What employees are looking for is changing fast, and how to retain employees long tern is a moving target! Hear solutions for increasing employee engagement and retention! Through this interactive workshop you will learn: How to motivate employees; Build a strong team; Attract and retain the best talent!

Join us Wednesday, April 5th from 8:30-10:00 a.m. at The Well, 101 N. Main (backroom).

$10 per person for Chamber members, $15 for non-members.

RSVP by March 31st to [email protected] or call 620-241-3303.

Mac County Round Up Results

Thanks to all who participated and congratulation to our top finishers in the 5K 2017 Mac County Round Up: from left to right: Holly Lindquist of Lindsborg (2nd place), Matt Friesen of McPherson (3rd place), Brandon Stupka of McPherson (2nd place), Becky Witte of Marquette (3rd place), Bret Ide of McPherson (1st place). Not pictured is Katie Sawyer of McPherson (1st place). Prizes of meat were given courtesy of Krehbiel's Specialty Meats and S & S Farms Custom Beef LLC. Special thanks to photographer Patricia Wachtel for capturing some of these great pictures

Nominate an 8th grader for the 2017 OMEGA

The McPherson Chamber of Commerce established the OMEGA Award to recognize McPherson County 8th graders for making a difference by their attitude and actions, their leadership qualities and service to their community. Please take the opportunity to nominate an eighth grader in McPherson County for this prestigious award. Find more details and the 2017 OMEGA Nomination form here , or stop by the Chamber office .

Buzz on Business

Meet the Maker Month- McPherson Arts Alliance VAAM Gallery, 223 S. Main, is featuring local artists who have work in the VAAM Gallery and around town. Check out their Facebook page for their Meet the Maker series!

City Offers Sewer Advice- Due to a growing percentage of sewer backups throughout the City of McPherson, the McPherson Wastewater Department is launching an educational campaign. The "Keep the Wipes Out of the Pipes!" campaign focuses on eliminating sewer blockage by properly discarding disposable wipes. Campaign literature being distributed throughout local neighborhoods suggest disposable wipes, even those labeled "flushable", should be disposed of in the trash instead of being flushed down the toilet. Most wipes including bathroom wipes, baby wipes, disinfecting wipes and towelettes do not degrade, which can clog pipes and cause sewer backups. For more information, contact the Wastewater Dept. at 620-245-2540.

Job Openings- PrairieLand Partners has openings for service technicians, parts personnel and sales staff across their nine store network, including right here at 2401 E. Northview, in McPherson. If you or someone you know is interested in a career with PrairieLand Partners, visit their careers page today!

Great News! The intersection of Hwy 56 & Champlain Rd. is OPEN! Please drive cautiously as the intersection will be controlled by stop signs until traffic lights are installed. The KDOT project is on schedule & will be completed in July. Woohoo!

...And A Little More Construction- KDOT has scheduled the closing of Centennial Dr. beginning the week of April 3. Motorists will not have access to the south side of the Centennial and US-56 intersection to allow for concrete pavement replacement. Temporary stop signs at the intersection will assist with traffic flow. Drivers are encouraged to utilize alternate routes including Champlain Rd.

Ranked Among Best Colleges- Central Christian College of Kansas, 1200 S. Main, has been named among 50 great value colleges for adult education by Great Value Colleges. Central has started and grown a robust online program & expanded its on-ground division to offer various programs for adult learners that complement their growing residential programs & is excited to be ranked among the best colleges for adult education. Congratulations!

Earth Month- Integrity Salon & Spa, 108 N. Main, raises money every year to provide sustainable, clean water for families in developing countries around the world. One donation of $12 can provide clean water for a family for up to six months! Plus, when you drop off your $12 donation, get a free "Light the Way" candle. Integrity is also celebrating their 10 year anniversary & offering 10% off to anyone who brings in their recycling for the month of April! Stop at Integrity and make it a green spring. 241-1004.

Member Events

Monday, March 27th

All Schools Day Float Meeting- 5:30 p.m. at McPherson Museum, 1111 E. Kansas. Get all your questions about building an All Schools Day float answered! For more information, www.allschoolsday.com .

Community Night Out - 5:00-8:00 p.m. at Wendy's, 610 N. Main. 20% of all sales will be donated to Circles of McPherson County. Come for dinner or an after dinner Frosty treat! Proceeds to Circle's Emergency Fund. For more information, 620-241-9011.

Tuesday, March 28th

Fish Fry- 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Marquette Senior Center, 102 N. Washington. Arnie's fried fish, gourmet potatoes, green beans, coleslaw, cornbread, homemade pies, coffee and tea. Free will donation. McPherson County Council on Aging.

Thursday, March 30th

Chamber Connections- 9:00 a.m. hosted by Elevate Tutoring @ Chamber .

2nd Annual Progressive Dinner Party- 5:30-8:30 p.m. Appetizers at McPherson Opera House, 219 S. Main; Dinner at McPherson Museum, 1111 E. Kansas; Dessert at The Clayworks, 107 N. Main. $50 per person, limited tickets available. Proceeds benefit McPherson Museum and McPherson Opera House. For tickets, 620-241-8464 or 620-241-1952.

YP MAC March Mingle- 5:30-7:00 p.m. sponsored by Wise and Reber at The Courtyard on Main, 203 S. Main. Find a co-worker or friends & join for some adult conversation & beverages. No cost to attend.

Kindergarten Round-Up- 6:30 p.m. at Elyria Christian School, 1644 Comanche Rd. Join Mrs. Caywood for an introduction to Kindergarten curriculum at ECS. RSVP to 620-241-2994 or [email protected].

Friday, March 31st

RSVP Deadline for Retaining Good Employees- RSVP by today for the workshop McPherson Chamber of Commerce is presenting with Mike Henke. Retaining Good Employees will be Wednesday, April 5th from 8:30-10:00 a.m. at The Well, 101 N. Main. See more information above.

Saturday, April 1st

Farkel 4 A Cause- 1:00-4:00 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 119 N. Elm. An afternoon of Farkel, prizes, refreshments, silent auction and family fun. Fundraiser for Women and Children Combating Cancer (WACCC). Registrations available at www.wacccinmac.org . Pre-registrants entered in an extra prize drawing. Everyone welcome!

Deadline for May Pole Registration - All 5th grade girls in McPherson County are invited to participate in the 2017 winding of the May Pole at May Fete, May 10th & 11th. Parent/guardian permission required as well as attendance to all practices and both May Fete performances. Part of All Schools Day. Submit your entry at www.allschoolsday.com , send email to [email protected] or call Kathy Hawkinson, 620-755-2445 with questions.

Turkey Creek 2 Man Kickoff- 9:00 a.m. shotgun start at Turkey Creek Golf Course, 1000 Fox Run Dr. 3 different formats from 3 different tees. Some of the proceeds will benefit the SNAG (Starting New At Golf) program in the McPherson Elementary Schools. Entry fee is $40 p er man (includes fees, carts & prizes). Sign up by Wednesday, March 29th at 241-8530 or [email protected].

Library Closed- McPherson Public Library, 214 W. Marlin, will be closed today to allow staff & volunteers to undertake a project in the fiction collection. The books in the collection will be shifted from their genre divisions back to alphabetical order by author's last name. The spines of the books will still have the genre labels to be easily identified on the shelves. For more information, 245-2570.

Sunday, April 2nd

Messages to our Community- McPherson College Choirs present a choir concert: Messages to our Community, April 2nd at 2:00 pm in Brown Auditorium. Themes of unity, individual responsibility, positivity and coming together will be featured within a variety of music genres. If you are needing a dose of uplifting, inspirational music, please join us as we deliver these messages to you, our community.

Tuesdays, April 4th

Ribbon Cutting- Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) will celebrate the opening of the I-135/Mohawk Road Interchange with a ribbon cutting on Tuesday, April 4, 1:30 p.m., on the Interchange bridge. The project, which benefits the City of McPherson, is a part of the efficient and safe freight transportation network along Interstate 135.

Dementia Education Series- 7:00-8:00 p.m. on April 4, 11th, 18th and 25th at Pine Village Wellness Center, 86 22nd Ave. in Moundridge. The series teaches basics of dementia, including how it works, its stages and what resources are available to family and caregivers. Taught by Pine Village team members Jenna Lehrman, Director of Nursing and Shelby Shaw, Administrator. Open to the public, free to attend, space is limited. Sign up by contacting Shelby, 620-345-2901 or [email protected] .

Wednesday, April 5th

Retaining Good Employees - 8:30 -10:00 a.m. at The Well, 101 N. Main (back room). McPherson Chamber of Commerce presents this workshop with Mike Henke. What employees are looking for is changing fast, and how to retain employees long term is a moving target! Hear solutions for increasing employee engagement and retention! Through this interactive workshop you will learn how to motivate employees, build a strong team, attract and retain the best talent. $10 per person for Chamber members, $15 for non-members. RSVP by March 31st to [email protected] or call 620-241-3303.

Leadership Board Meeting- 12:00 Noon @ Chamber .

Applied Lesson Recital- 4:00 p.m. in Greer Auditorium at Central Christian College, 1200 S. Main. Performances by students involved in applied lessons; including bass, guitar, voice, piano, trumpet, trombone and horn students. Free admission.

Thursday, April 6th

Chamber Connections- 9:00 a.m. at Integrity Salon & Spa, 108 N. Main.

Poverty Simulation- 7:00-8:30 p.m. at Smoky Valley High School, 1 Viking Blvd. in Lindsborg. Circles of McPherson County is offering this unique opportunity to experience poverty and learn more about the challenges of daily life in poverty. Discussion following. 620-241-9011.

"Brinkley and the Age of Flimflam"- 7:00 p.m. at The Cedars Wellness Center, 1021 Cedars Dr. Program by Art Hoch about his research on "Dr." John Romulus Brinkley. Brinkley is considered a quack by many, with no medical credentials and seemingly no morals, his headquarters were in Milford, KS. Learn about the age of flimflam and the man who "had the most fun spending the most money" during The Great Depression.

Thursday, April 6th-Saturday, April 8th

Spring Open House- The Stone Chimney, 1500 E. First. Check out new spring merchandise and get a head start on Mother's Day & Graduation gifts!

*Attention Business Owners: If you would like to join The Stone Chimney with a McPherson Community promotion spring open house, please let the Chamber know and we will get your spring open house information added to the Chamber e-newsletter as well as partnering with McPherson Main Street to share on their Facebook .

Chamber Investors, please submit your news and event items to [email protected], or call 241-3303. We will include your information in "The Buzz" or "Member Events" section in the future edition of the McPherson Chamber McNews.