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
7:30AM 9:30AM 1:00PM 2:30PM 3:00PM Gatesopentoparticipants NO CARS WILL BE ALLOWED TO ENTER THE PARK Votingwillclose AwardPresentation
DODGE CITY DAYS 2024 SPONSORED
TOUCH-A-TRUCK
SATURDAY, AUGUST 3RD | 10AM - 3PM
WRIGHT PARK, DODGE CITY, KS
TOUCH-A-TRUCK GUIDELINES:
Please abide by these guidelines for the safety of our participants.
1. Vehicle must be attended at all times during the event 10:00am –3:00pm.
If you cannot provide a representative please notify the Dodge City Days committee and a volunteer will be assigned to your vehicle.
2. Vehicles must not be moved once event starts to ensure safety of participants (unless an emergency vehicle).
3. The Dodge City Area Chamber of Commerce is not responsible for any vehicles, its contents, damages, losses, injuries, judgments or claims sustained by them or their vehicle(s) or personal property.
4. Free giveaways and branding on vehicle are encouraged, but not required. Feel free to distribute business cards and to discuss your work with attendees, however, we ask that you not engage in the sale of any services or merchandise during this event.
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5. All vehicles must be vacated from the property by 4pm on Saturday, August 5, 2023.
11:00AM - REGISTRATION & SETUP
12:30PM - ALL VEHICLES MUST BE OUT OF THE PARK
1:00PM GATES OPEN
3:00PM - PRIZE DRAWING AT BANDSHELL
DODGE CITY DAYS 2024
Lapel Pin Raffle
UNITED WIRELESS ARENA
This is your chance to win some quick cash! At exactly 4:00p.m. on Sunday, August 4th the Dodge City Days committee will be drawing seven lucky lapel pin numbers to win cold-hard cash! Doors to the arena will open at 3:00p.m. and lapel pins will be sold before the drawing until 3:45p.m. Come early and enjoy the air-conditioning and concessions
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COMMERCIAL SPACES FOR RENTUNDER NEW OWNERSHIP
Villa Plaza takes pride in our community. We plan to remodel the exterior of both buildings to make them look beautiful again.
Well-established location just South of the Civic Center.
Retail & Office Spaces
Individual Rooms or Units
Multiple Units Available
ADA Accessible 24-Hour
Access Ample Parking
Area Excellent Drive-By
Traffic
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2024 – (Noon) Deadline to change your party affiliation.
2024 – Deadline to register to vote or update your information.
17 • 2024 – Advance Ballots mailed to advance mail ballot applicants.
18 • 2024 – In office voting starts 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
30 • 2024– Evening Voting until 7:00 pm.
30 • 2024 - Last day to request a ballot by mail.
01 • 2024– Evening Voting until 7:00 pm 03 • 2024– Saturday Voting 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
2024 – In office voting ends at Noon
2024– Election Day 7:00 am to 7:00 pm
Polls are open 7:00 am to 7:00 pm ELECTION DAY
Las urnas están abiertas de 7:00 am a 7:00 pm EL DÍA DE LAS ELECCIONES
06 • 03 • 2024 –(Mediodía) Fecha límite para cambiar su afiliación partidista.
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• 16 • 2024 –Fecha límite para registrarse para votar o actualizar su información.
07 • 17 • 2024 - Se envían por correo boletas anticipadas a los solicitantes de boletas por correo anticipadas.
07 • 18 • 2024 - la votación en el cargo comienza de 9:00 a.m.- 4:30 p. m.
07 • 30 • 2024 –Votación vespertina hasta las 7:00 p.m.
07 • 30 • 2024 -último día para solicitar una boleta por correo.
08 • 01 • 2024–Votación vespertina hasta las 7:00 p.m.
08 • 03 • 2024–Votación del sábado de 10:00 a. m. a 2:00 p. m.
08 • 05 • 2024 - la votación para el cargo finaliza al mediodía
08 • 06 • 2024–Día de las elecciones 7:00 am a 7:00 pm
Ford County election website
Sitio web electoral del condado de Ford
If you have, any questions or concerns please call
(620) 227-4551
Si tiene alguna pregunta o inquietud, llame al (620) 227-4551.
Please join us for coffee with the Kansas Department of Agriculture and Kansas Department of Commerce on Tuesday, August 6th at 8:30 am at the University Training Center in Hennessey Hall, 236 San Jose Drive, Dodge City. The goal of the coffee and conversation event is to promote the resources of the Department of Agriculture and Department of Commerce to local agribusinesses. KDA and KDOC would also like to learn more about what’s been going well for local ag businesses, and what factors could be limiting growth.
Please RSVP to 620-227-9501 or molleaw@dodgedev.org.
Visit act .alz.org/dodgecity for more information and to register.