Minimum wage, internet support, Biz Con and more in the wrap up!

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News and Announcements

Advocates wanting to put end to Energy Hike

Senate Bill 349 has businesses pushing to end the Energy hike stating it would make the State less competitive for new businesses.

Kansas Senators propose new Minimum Wage

You could be making more if Bill 467 gets approved.

Blood Shortage Effecting Patient Care

Sen. Moran speaks how the American Red Cross is seeing the worst blood shortage in over a decade.

Affordable Connectivity Program

This FCC program helps connect families struggling to afford internet service. Learn more about this great program!

Upcoming Events

Fat Tuesday Gumbo &Crawfish: March 1st at Yoke Bar & Grill
Business Over Breakfast: March 2nd
Inter-state Farm & Home Show: March 4 & 5
Advanced Quilting Class: March 5-12
Karaoke Night: March 26 at the Ville Pub & Grill
Lifegaurd Training with Red Cross: March 26

Find details on most of these events on the Chamber Community Calendar

Jobs, Job, Jobs!

More jobs from our members have been added to the job board. Make sure to check it out and let us know if you have a posting, we would love to highlight your business and job opportunities!

Shout out to Sonic!

Big thank you to Sonic who dropped off some yummy treats to the staff recently, donated some items to an event and took advantage of the free meeting room for a training as well. Great partner in our community!

Community Spotlight

Lifegaurd Training Offered

City of Coffeyville and the Coffeyville Recreation Commission will both be advertising soon for Lifegaurds. NOW is the time to sign up for the next training on March 26th. Call or text Ann Marie Vannoster after 6 at 620-515-1184 for details and registration.

Good news? Amazing Staff?

Have a staff member celebrating a milestone? Business receiving an industry award? Giving back to the community? Share your great news with us for our next newsletter spotlight. Email Candi.

Business Corner

Member Updates

BIZ CON

Montgomery County Media, Inc. will be hosting the first Annual SEK Shop, Explore and Keep it Local, BizCon 2022 expo! This event will be held on June 11, 2022 at ICC West! BizCon 2022 will bring together area businesses of all stripes to one location where they can showcase their products and services. For more information, check out the FB event page or download the pricing sheet.

CCC Foundation Scholarship Bash

it's the 35th Anniversary and is coming Sat., May 7, 2022. Save the Date! To ensure it is a wonderful event, the college is looking for volunteers to work the auction that day and also looking for donations of items. Help CCC Scholarships! Contact Travis Young to volunteer or donate an item.

Optic Shop New Page

The Optic Shop has a new Facebook page - Coffeyville Optic. Follow them to stay up to date!

Fat Tuesday at the Yoke

King Cake, Chicken and Sausage Gumbo, Crawfish Boil, and Fried Gator! As always first come first serve we usually run out so make plans to attend this year. Tuesday, March 1st at The Yoke Bar and Grill.

Terebinth "Twos-Day"

Join us as we celebrate "Twos-Day" on 2/22/22 with a 2nd chance to enjoy your favorite Terebinth treats with your favorite people.

Business News & Strategies

Raise Prices? Find Value!

With all the talk about inflation and rising costs, trying to decide if you should raise prices is a challenge. Check out this great article on ways to promote value in your products/services.

Talent Shortfall?

Workforce is a challenge and the talent shortfall might not go away anytime soon. So what do you do in this challenging environment? Check out these tips on LinkedIn.

Financing & Support for Entrepreneurs

Check out this guide from the USDA Rural Development to help with financing and support for your business.

Coffeyville Area Chamber of Commerce | www.coffeyvillechamber.com