WIBA CONNECT | MARCH 24, 2021

March 24, 2021

BUSINESS LIFE GROUPS

To help support and encourage our members, WIBA is launching Business Life Groups. The purpose of these groups is to gain insights from life group leaders and each other, strengthen connections and get fresh perspectives on your most

pressing business questions.

Business Life Groups are open to all WIBA members and will represent different

areas of expertise.

You will be contacted by one of our fifteen life group leaders in the next two weeks with and invitation to participate. Don't miss the opportunity to collaborate with other business leaders and build overall business health.

STRONG BUSINESSES BUILD STRONG COMMUNITIES

WELCOME NEW LEADERSHIP

We are pleased to announce that our new Director of Membership and Events is Becca Newman. Becca was most recently the Executive Director of The Wichita Police Foundation where she led the organization for the past 3 years. As part of the leadership team at WIBA, she will be responsible for membership management, retention and sales as well as taking the lead in developing and providing events and opportunities to connect. She will chair the WWLA and our Events committee and provide leadership to other key initiatives such as our new Business Life Groups.

Becca is originally from Washington state, but affectionately calls Wichita her home. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, kayaking, volunteering and visiting local coffee shops with friends.

We are excited to announce that our new Director of Marketing and Communications is Jennifer Willits. Most recently Jennifer was the Content & Marketing Specialist for Hexcode Designs. As part of the leadership team at WIBA, she will be responsible for our marketing and communications message and strategy. She will manage our social media, website and oversee our newsletter and other media partnerships. She will chair the Ambassador committee and take the lead on administrative initiatives.

Jennifer is married and has two children. She loves to watch her kids sports and is a fitness enthusiast, teaching group exercise classes at the YMCA.

HAPPY RETIREMENT TO JUDY WHILEY

After serving the WIBA family for over 13 years as Director of Member Services Judy Whiley is retiring. Judy refers to our members as “rock stars” and went above and beyond to help them be successful. She was one of the founders of the WIBA Women’s Leadership Alliance, developed and coordinated many events and assisted with a variety of business initiatives during her tenure.

Judy has been married to Robert for 43 years and they have two sons, Jay and Brian. She plans to spend time with her family, take care of her mom and enjoy her new passion for gardening and hiking. Her last day is April 2^nd.

Judy will truely be missed by all that met her and knew her passion and love for WIBA!

“It has been a joy to work with Judy for the past several months,” said WIBA President, Wendell Funk. “She has given me the history and information that will help us move forward.”

Best of luck in your retirement Judy, enjoy your time off!

WELCOME NEW MEMBER!

Accent Studio Music Academy

Julia Powell

accentstudioks@gmail.com

WIBA COFFEE & CONVERSATION

Thursday, March 25, 2021

Reserve your spot

Come and join us for breakfast and enjoyable conversation with fellow members. It will be a great way to start the day!

Fusion Restaurant

1812 W. Douglas Ave

for a seat!

7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

CYBER SECURITY ADVICE

At our March luncheon speaker, Tom Ensz, Special Agent with the U.S Department of Justice gave businesses some great tips to help keep companies safe. One important reminder was to make passwords long, use a sentence that you can remember.

(pictured above with Tom Ensz are Jeff Lucas and Wendell Funk)