Business Advantage Newsletter - March 2024

Page 1

THE BUSINESS ADVANTAGE LETTER

YOUR MARCH NEWSLETTER

Purchasingfromlocalbusinessesismorethanjustatransaction;itisan investmentinthegrowthandsuccessofourcommunity.Smallbusiness owners,restaurants,andartisansaretheheartbeatofourcommunity,and supportingthemcontributestoimprovedinfrastructure,morejob opportunities,andamorevibrantcommunityforalltoenjoy.

WHO WE ARE BOARD

OF DIRECTORS

Chairman-Matt Morrison, Oread Rx

Past Chairman – Alicia Edwards, Arrowhead West

Secretary –John Bogner, Dodge City Days Chairman

Chris Ragland, United Wireless Arena managed by Venue Works

Josh Guthrie, Guthrie Floorcovering

Sarah Gunkel, Davis & McCann, P A

Brad Herter, Western State Bank

Michelle Salinas, RE/MAX Villa

Clinton Conant, Red Beard Coffee

Chris Robinson, Mariah Hills Golf Course

Silver Ruiz, Truck Center Companies

Mary Trent, Fee Insurance Group

Mario Rayo, Landmark National Bank

Brianna Wissman, Diamond Roofing

Dr Tanya Williams, InnovateMed

Josh Yarnall, Quickdraw Oil Change

John Bogner, Dodge City Days Chairman

Dr. Fred Dierksen, Unified School District #443

J D Gilbert, Ford County

Joann Knight, Dodge City/Ford County Development Corporation

Dr Harold Nolte, Dodge City Community College

Megan Welsh, Dodge City Convention and Visitors Bureau

Nick Hernandez, City of Dodge City

EX OFFICIO MEMBERS CHAMBER STAFF

Karla Lees, President/CEO klees@dodgechamber com

Joni Wittman, Events Director jwittman@dodgechamber com

Shawn Smith, Business & Media Director

ssmith@dodgechamber com

The mission of the Dodge City Area Chamber of Commerce is to enhance the business climate and improve the quality of life in Dodge City and the surrounding area for our members

“Our Members are OUR Business!”

OUR VISION

Building a vibrant and prosperous community through business leadership, enrichment programs, and membership services

OPERATIONAL VALUES

Educate – Business owners and managers to operate successful businesses that reinvest in our community.

Facilitate – The leadership development for future leaders of our community.

Advocate – For initiatives and issues that will improve our community.

Celebrate – Our successes and heritage that promote a quality of life in our community

OUR GOALS

Membership Services – Educate Chamber members and Dodge City community members about the Chamber’s mission, vision, values and purpose

Multicultural Business Engagement – Increase multicultural business owner and leader engagement in Chamber programs, events, volunteer opportunities and in civic roles throughout the community

Dodge City Days – Define opportunities, revenue enhancements, and long-term priorities in support of the Dodge City Days Festival.

Legislative Committee – Identify business leaders that will drive positive dialogue on legislative issues impacting Dodge City with local, state, and federal officials.

Operational Priorities – Collaborate with Dodge City/Ford County Economic Development Corporation in conducting community town halls to refresh the Dodge City/Ford County strategic plan

Workforce Development – Identify the workforce skills and needs desired by Dodge City businesses

OFFICE INFORMATION

Monday – Friday, 9AM – 5PM

Office (620) 227-3119 | (620) 227-2957 (FAX)

101 E. Wyatt Earp | PO Box 939

Dodge City, KS 67801

www.dodgechamber.com

www.facebook.com/dcacc

e-mail: info@dogechamber.com

Upcoming Events

ANNUAL CHAMBER BANQUET AND MEETING BOOTHILL CASINO & RESORT CONFERENCE CENTER

FRIDAY, MARCH 1ST

6:00PM - 9:00PM

RIBBON CUTTING - DOLL NAIL & BEAUTY

106 FRONTVIEW STREET, SUITE 4

FRIDAY, MARCH 8TH

1:30PM - 2:30PM

CHAMBER COFFEE - KANSAS LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING CENTER

236 SAN JOSE DRIVE, #17 - HENNESY BUILDING

TUESDAY, MARCH 12TH

9:00AM -10:00AM

RIBBON CUTTING - ANNUAL 3I SHOW WESTERN BANK EXPO CENTER

TUESDAY, MARCH 12TH

10:30AM -11:30AM

RIBBON CUTTING - HAYSMED MULTISPECIALTY CLINIC 2300 NORTH 14TH AVENUE

THURSDAY MARCH 28TH

Welcome New Members

320

(620)

(620)

(620)

(620)

(620)

(620)

(620)

4TIFY HOME SECURITY
255-8634 COLOR BAR BY LESLIE 1114 WRIGHT AVENUE
339-6906
MOON DESIGN LLC
BRIGHT
253-7864 GUNBROS
W WYATT EARP, UNIT C
615-8921
RAMIREZ - REALTOR
1ST AVENUE
MARGARITA
2300
430-1235 BURRITOS AHUMADA
AVENUE B, SUITE 2
506
682-6564 ANJELA LOPEZ COLDWELL BANKER HANCOCKS OF DODGE CITY 2300 1ST AVENUE
227-2129

february Events

ribbon cutting - Flex Fitness: february 3rd ribbon cutting - Don taco cowtown: february 18th

february Events

chamber coffee - re

FarmersInsurance/HugoGarcia

TownePlaceSuitesbyMarriott

Alzheimer'sAssociation-Central&WesternKansasChapter Pos-T-Vac,Inc.

HamptonInn&Suites-ByHilton

BMOBank

Cintas

DebraBurns,CPA,LLC

S&PCateringLLC

FordCountyFeedersLLC

BangerterLawP.A.

JoyChiropractic,PA

BenEKeithFoodService

EdwardJones-GentryPeterson

DodgeCityAppliance

BestWesternNorthEdgeInn

ShelterInsurance-JasonPutnamInsuranceAgency,LLC

BlackHillsEnergy

QuickBailBondsandInsuranceExpress

PhillipsChiropracticandPhysicalTherapyCenter

ChristianBrothersConstruction

BestWesternPlusCountryInn&Suites

DodgeCityAreaWomen'sChamber

Membership Renewals
MARCH Continuation oftheeventon dayone 1-3 NOVEMBER HolidayArts& CraftShow CivicCenter 2024 1 MARCH ChamberAnnual Meeting&Banquet UnitedWirelessArena& BootHillCasino&Resort ConferenceCenter 2024 19 APRIL ChamberGolf Tournament MariahHillsGolf Course 2024 JULY25-AUGUST4 DodgeCItyDays 2024

Annual Chamber Banquet

ThankyoutoourVipSponsors

ThankyoutoourRoyaltySponsors

ThankyoutoourDuke Sponsors

ThankyoutoourDuchess Sponsors

Dodge City Roundup

CommonSpirit, St. Catherine Hospital

Dodge City Hobbs Realty

RE/MAX Villa

Sunflower Bank

JOIN US!

MARCH 12 1

Ribbon Cutting - Annual 3i Show

western Bank expo center tuesday, march 12th 10:30am -11:30Am

9AM-5PM tHU
9AM-4PM
Issuu converts static files into: digital portfolios, online yearbooks, online catalogs, digital photo albums and more. Sign up and create your flipbook.