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Your "Chamber News" for
Wednesday, December 7th
from the
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Join the Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce in welcoming our newest member!
Plus One Cattle Company is a farm and ranch based in Hugoton and owned and operated by Ben and Lalane McClure and family. Ben and Lalane were both born and raised in Hugoton and have raised their four kids here also. Toby, Molly, Carter and Lindy have been, and still are, involved in the operation in one way or another. Plus One Cattle Company raises corn, milo, wheat and sunflowers and runs a herd of both commercial and registered Gelbvieh and Balancer cattle. In the last couple of years, they have expanded to feeding out their own cattle and offering meat direct to the consumer both custom butcher or by the cut.
Plus One Cattle Company is proud to call Hugoton our home and they look forward to being a part of the Chamber of Commerce!
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The holiday shopping season is in full tilt right now and while you’re busy analyzing your Black Friday and Cyber Monday revenue, there are a few things you want to do to capture those December holiday dollars.
1. Refresh Your Website
If you still have Black Friday info up there, it’s time to strip it down and focus on last minute shoppers. You want to ensure everyone knows the last days to order from you to meet shipping deadlines as well as what your availability is for pick up or services. If you have hard-to-find items available, let people know. If you have space left for reservations, offer that on your front page. Websites are designed to feature the most up-to-date info so make sure you are using that space to drive the most sales.
2. Make an Offer
December has a way of getting away from people. We enter the month thinking we have an entire month to shop and before we know it, we’re missing ordering deadlines and holiday shopping at a 24-hour grocery store as we head to a friend’s house. That’s why December is the perfect time to roll out a special deal. It doesn’t have to be a loss leader. People are already in a need-to-buy situation. It’s just a little something extra to make them feel the value behind what they’re getting. That could be a coupon for a free dessert with every $100 gift card or special tote bags for purchases. Use a bonus offer with purchase to drive more sales.
3. Launch a Social Media Giveaway
A quick way to build your following (and your email list) is by launching a social media giveaway. Post on social media and encourage people to sign up for your newsletter/discount list. Then pull a name from that list and provide them with a gift card for your business. Why not just limit the contest to social media posts and shares? Why require them to sign up for your mailing list? Because you don’t own the information on social media. You need a way to contact your fans outside of social sites.
4. Highlight Past Purchases or Services
A confused mind doesn’t act. You want to be clear about what you offer and what your customers receive. December is a great time to showcase what others have purchased or the services you have rendered. Spotlight clients. Show gift baskets or things you designed for them. When people see options, it’s easier for them to make decisions. Difficulty kills more sales than cost. December is the most frantic part of Small Business Season. But it’s also an excellent time to help people when they need it most. You can make a big impression on customers when they’re feeling stressed and frantic. Do what you can to make holiday shopping easier on them and you’ll end up with fantastic end-of-year revenue.
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High Plains Theatre
Want to advertise on the BIG screen?
Run a holiday message?
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Southwest Kansas Chambers of Commerce
Colby ~ Dodge City ~ Garden City - Grant County ~ Hugoton ~ Liberal ~ Scott City
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Join Us!
Southwest Kansas Night Out in Topeka
Monday, January 30, 2023 ~ 5:00 - 8:00 PM
Hotel Topeka at City Center ~ 1717 SW Topeka Blvd., Topeka, KS
Gold Sponsors:
Centura - St. Catherine Hospital, Compass Behavioral Health,
EPIC Touch, Pioneer Electric CO-OP, Inc./Southern Pioneer Electric Co.
Silver Sponsors:
COX Communications, Seaboard Energy
Bronze Sponsors:
Garden City Community College, J&R Sand, Pioneer Communications, Wheatland Electric
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Share your business updates with us!
All Chamber members are encouraged
to share business updates, event information, and other business related announcements in our weekly emailed Newsletter.
or give us a call at (620)544-4305.
The newsletter is emailed each Wednesday.
Business information must be received by Noon
each Tuesday to be included in the next day's newsletter.
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Are you a small business looking for an affordable way to provide your employees with health, dental & vision insurance?
Got questions? Click the button below!
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For more info call:
Joshua Sapp with Heartland Benefits Group 316.670.2856
or
Alisha Owens at the Hugoton Chamber 620.544.4305
If you would like a copy of the Health Plan Brochure/Summary Plan Description,
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Make sure you utilize ALL your avenues for advertisement.
Contact the Hugoton Hermes TODAY!
620-544-4321
*The deadline for next weeks paper is Monday at 5 pm*
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Needing information about the county you live in??
Access the Stevens County, KS website by clicking HERE.
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Library News 12.7.2022
WINTER BOOK SALE
Shop our Winter Teen & YA Book Sale! Fill a bag with your selections and pay us what you can. 1.00
minimum donation to fill a bag.
KANSAS READS TO PRESCHOOLERS DRAWING
Congratulations to Saul, Dylan, Santiago, Cody, Maverick, Luciana, Ella, Autumn, Gia, Julia, and Saige!
We will contact the winners with further instructions.
RECIPE SWAP
The library will be closed Thursday, December 8 from 11am-1pm for the Recipe Swap Luncheon.
GENEALOGY RESEARCH
Elder and Sister Hovey from the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-day Saints are doing family history
research at the Stevens County Library. They are available to help patrons with their own genealogy
research questions on the second Thursday of the month at 2 pm and on the last Saturday of the month
at 2 pm, unless otherwise posted. If you have any questions, please call the Library at 620-544-2301.
MAHJONG CLASS
Make sure to sign up for Mahjong class at the library! We still have spots available, and registration is
required. We will meet on Tuesdays and Thursday afternoons. If you have any questions, contact the
library and ask to talk to Laurie. 620-544-2301.
LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
The Library Board meets the second Tuesday of each month at 9:30am via Zoom. To request a Zoom link
to attend, email library@stevenscountylibrary.com
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Upcoming classes:
Look below at our GREAT professional development and community enrichment opportunities!
¿Hablas español? 620.417.1313
***Save a class and register early.***
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What's New At Seaboard Foods?
**CLICK THE PICS BELOW TO FINDS OUT!**
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HUNGRY?
Have lunch at the
Stevens County Senior Center!
Lunch starts at 11:30 am.
Cost: 55 & Up: $5.00
Under 55: $6.75
The Stevens County Senior Center has activities too!
Call 544.2283 for more details.
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BINGO!
at the Stevens County Senior Center on the last Thursday of the month.
Call 620-544-2283 for more information.
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The 1st Thursday of Every Month is the
"Stevens County Update"
at 8:30 a.m. on KULY 106.7 FM
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The 3rd Monday of every month is
"Chamber Chatter"
at 9 am on TalkRadio AM1270
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Sales Position available at
Ghumms Auto Center
-Competitive pay
-Health Insurance
-Matching IRA
-Paid holidays/vacation
If interested send resume to:
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Immediate position(s) available!
Service Technician for Dairy and Feedlot Equipment
South West Kansas (Hugoton Kansas HQ) and Oklahoma panhandle.
Looking for an experience Mechanic and Fabricator/Welder.
Full time position 40-60 hours weekly.
Must have references. Week paid vacation after first year.
Must have ability to work in a team environment.
To perform job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following:
- Knowledge of operations of dairy and feedlot equipment, ability to maintain and repair tractors and other pieces of farm equipment
- Ability to operate equipment and tools in a safe and responsible manner
- Effective verbal and listening communication skills
- Must be honest, trustworthy and demonstrate sound work ethics
- Must have physical strength and endurance. Lift up to 50 pounds
- Must have transportation, be punctual and dependable
- Must have welding skills and use plasma cutter
- Must be able to fabricate metal make pneumatic and other hoses
- Ability to work some weekends and in all weather conditions
- Forklift qualified and trained
- Valid drivers license
- Pass a company mandated drug test
- Perform regular mechanical skills as required in shop
- Bilingual preferred
Pay: $40,000.00 - $65,000.00
Contact Ken at (575)760-4261
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Get your info to the Chamber office to have it featured in our weekly newsletter by
Tuesday at noon, but don't forget to run an ad in the Hugoton Hermes!
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To our GOLD MEMBERS...
The Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce
"thanks for your continued support".
*click each logo for websites*
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We are beyond excited to announce the photos that were selected for the new airport terminal feature walls. Congratulations to Alisha Owens and Ryan Roberts!
Robert's photo will be featured on the landside and Alisha's photo will be featured on the airside.
Thank you to everyone who submitted photos! We are hoping to include all the submissions in another area of the terminal! Beautiful sunrises and sunsets in Western Kansas!
*Photo property of Alisha Owens
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My Top Reasons to Join The Hugoton Area
Chamber of Commerce
1. Chamber sponsored health plan for all corporate members and sole proprietors.
Call the Chamber for details! 620-544-4305
2. Network with your business contacts to help you grow your business.
3. Credibility to make a statement that you are committed to the future of Hugoton and Stevens County.
4. Government advocacy to support legislation good for the business community.
5. Opportunity to reach more customers through the Chamber’s community gift certificate program designed to encourage local spending.
6. Professional development to provide learning opportunities to operate a smarter, more profitable business.
7. Promote the community to help residents enjoy greater opportunities.
8. Referrals and sales opportunities to deliver a return on your investment.
9. Publicity and heightened name recognition so customers know who you are.
10. Opportunities to host Chamber Coffees/Luncheons to showcase your business
11. Create a strong, vibrant local economy to keep our business momentum moving forward.
But my question to you is...
"What do you want out of your Chamber membership?"
You truly get out of it what you put in.
Let's talk membership benefits.... Give me a call TODAY!
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CHAMBER BUCKS ARE THE PERFECT GIFT FOR ANY OCCASION! |
The Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce offers gift certificates in ALL amounts and they are welcomed at ANY Stevens County business!
To all the local businesses graciously accepting Chamber Bucks gift certificates in an effort to promote shopping local, we say "Thank you" and ask that you please treat them just like the consumer is paying with cash. If the certificate holder spends at least half of the face value of the certificate, please give them cash for the remainder.
Just bring the certificate to the Chamber for a full refund for the face value of the certificate, or call the Chamber and I will come pick it up!!
Thank you to the businesses and organizations that keep their money local by purchasing Chamber Bucks Gift Certificates!
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*ATTENTION STEVENS COUNTY RESIDENTS*
To be notified by your local emergency response team in the event of emergency situation or for critical community alerts, register by CLICKING HERE.
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Are you ready to become
Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce's
newest member?
Call the chamber today and let's talk benefits!
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Our Mission:
The Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce is an organization of community focused leaders dedicated to promoting a positive business environment by supporting economic development through networking, teamwork and innovative thinking.
We are a voice and resource for business, education, agriculture, and civic and community organizations.
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Created especially for you by:
Executive Director Alisha Owens
630 S. Main Street
Hugoton, KS 67951
620-544-4305
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The Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce is a proud member of the |
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𝐖𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐮𝐩. 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐮𝐩. 𝐃𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞.
𝐵𝑒 𝓅𝒶𝓉𝒾𝑒𝓃𝓉. 𝐵𝑒 𝓅𝓇𝑒𝓈𝑒𝓃𝓉. 𝐵𝑒 𝒹𝑒𝓁𝒾𝒷𝑒𝓇𝒶𝓉𝑒.
ℍ𝕒𝕧𝕖 𝕡𝕦𝕣𝕡𝕠𝕤𝕖, 𝕕𝕚𝕤𝕔𝕚𝕡𝕝𝕚𝕟𝕖 & 𝕘𝕣𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕥𝕦𝕕𝕖.
𝐵𝑒 𝐴 𝐵𝑒𝑎𝑐𝑜𝑛 𝑂𝑓 𝑃𝑜𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝐸𝑑𝑢𝑐𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝐿𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡.
𝒜𝓁𝒾𝓈𝒽𝒶 𝒪𝓌𝑒𝓃𝓈
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