WIBA CONNECT JUNE 15th, 2022

WIBA MONTHLY LUNCHEON

Our June monthly luncheon was a great success with so many new members, guests and WIBA businesses represented. Thank you to everyone who came to enjoy conversation, lunch and the Executive Director of Rise up for Youth. She and a student who graduated from the program were there to share this local mentoring program that walks alongside Wichita youth and helps mentor them into their next steps of life. Thank you Shareika Fisher and Kristen Stinnett.

COFFEE & CONVERSATION WITH A STORY

Next week we will have our Coffee & Conversation with a couple of twists! Please join us bright and early Thursday, June 23 in the Ruffin building Walkway, now known as Caesar's Table, where we will network, have breakfast and hear from a WIBA member. We have so many members who have a great story to tell and we want them to share that with you! It will be a few minutes for them to share where they came from, how they overcame it and how they made it to where they are now. Next week we will hear from Angel Martinez, Wichita Bonding Company. Please register for this event and we will see you next Thursday at 7:30am.

Thursday, June 23rd Walkway Ruffin Building

I WILL BE THERE!

Sponsors:

Q&A WITH WENDELL FUNK

We are so excited that the Wichita Business Magazine featured WIBA President, Wendell Funk in their recent issue. WIBA wants people to know what we are all about and how we help businesses in the community. "WIBA is a voice and an advocate for small business. WIBA develops leaders through committees, serving on our board, leading life groups and through helping lead key business initiatives. WIBA supports and encourages business owners/leaders through our Business Life Groups.

WIBA GOLF CLASSIC - JULY 18th

Our golf teams are SOLD OUT! The 2nd annual WIBA Golf Classic will be held on Monday, July 18th, 2022 at Rolling Hills Country Club beginning with a 7:30am check-in and shotgun start at 8:30am.   Opportunities still available are: Hole Sponsor: $300, includes sponsorship of the hole, breakfast and lunch for up to 2 people. Breakfast Sponsor: $500, your company logo will be featured at breakfast & social media recognition.

Please email jennifer@wiba.org or call the WIBA office for more information: Jennifer @ 316-201-3264.

Presenting Sponsor:

MAY NEW MEMBERS

Here are some of the great businesses that are ready for WIBA NOW! Click on their business to learn more about them and make sure to introduce yourself next time you see them.

The Moxley Agency

Cam Johnson Agency

George Rivas

BUSINESS SOLUTIONS SEMINAR - JUNE 28TH

Get ready for our next Business Solutions Seminar! We will focus on Healthcare in the workplace. If you are interested in being a part of this seminar and your business is in the health and wellness industry, contact Jaclyn for more information on how you can be involved. 316-201-3264 or jaclyn@wiba.org

COMMUNITY HEALTH & VIBRANCY PILOT COMPETITION

Calling all future-minded Kansans! Let’s make our state the ‘Pilot Capital of the World’ … a proving ground for technology tools designed to improve our quality of life and the growth potential of our communities.   You are invited to the culminating event for the 2022 NXTSTAGE Community Health & Vibrancy Pilot Competition, presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas (BCBSKS).   This program brings together Kansans and innovative entrepreneurs to change our state for the better by equipping our communities with tomorrow’s tools to tackle high-priority issues, from support for local micro-businesses and healthy eating for kids, to mental health and addiction treatment and improving quality of life for seniors. Come enjoy food and drink and the company of other business and community leaders as you engage with these entrepreneurs and their innovative solutions on Wednesday, June 22 at Mark Arts. Networking starts at 3:30 p.m. and the exciting, ‘Shark Tank’-like program begins at 4 p.m.   To see details about the event and register, visit EventBrite. Normally, individual tickets are $60, and tables are 10 for $500. ***WIBA Members, please follow this special link or enter code WIBABOGO on the regular site to get Buy-One-Get-One tickets.

MAY RENEWALS

The Heart of Kokoro Koch Industries, INC. Air Source Heating & Air Community Bank of Wichita Devoted Bookkeeping Active Aging Publishing, Inc. Logo Depot Andover Area Chamber of Commerce BETA – Business Education & Training Analysis Financial Benefits, Inc. Mailbox Power NAI Martens The Insurance Guys Lucke & Associates

UPCOMING WIBA EVENTS

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Coffee & Conversation Walkway of the Ruffin Bldg June 23th, 2022 Save my Seat!

Business Solutions Seminar WIBA Auditorium June 28th, 2022 Register Today!

WWLA The Petroleum Club *July 7th*, 2022 NOTE THE DATE! *This is a Thursday lunch this month instead of our regular Tuesday!!!

WIBA MEMBER EVENTS

Downtown Senior Center - Alzheimer's and Dementia Class of Certification - June 17 SBDC - Hiring 101 - June 22 SBDC - Unemployment Tax: Understanding Regulations - June 23 ActionCOACH - Business Mastermind - June 28 SBDC - State Tax - June 29 *Want to know how to get your event on our website and in our newsletter? As a WIBA member, you can post your business events on the WIBA website. Just log in, go to the events page and submit your event on the right hand side.* More

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