Business Advantage Newsletter August 2024

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THE BUSINESS ADVANTAGE LETTER

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

DODGE CITY DAYS EVENTS AUGUST 2024

ARTS & CRAFT SHOW 2024

LONGHORN CATTLE DRIVE

GIBSON'S PHARMACY CLASSIC CAR SHOW

TOUCH-A-TRUCK

MCDONALDS KIDFEST

LAPEL PIN RAFFLE

Upcoming Events

CHAMBER COFFEE - DEPOT THEATER

101 E WYATT EARP BLVD

TUESDAY, AUGUST 13TH

9:00AM -10:00AM

RIBBON CUTTING - BOMGAARS

1701 N 14TH AVENUE

FRIDAY, AUGUST 16TH

10:00AM - 11:00AM

RIBBON CUTTING - HEARTLAND DERMATOLOGY CENTER

2300 N 14TH AVENUE

THURSDAY, AUGUST 22ND 4:00PM - 5:00PM

Welcome New Members

SHINE & DINE SERVICES

(620) 789-7731

THE JURISPRO, LLC (620) 255-6581

MARQUEE SMALL BUSINESS CONSULTING (858) 395-7473

A PLUS WINDOW CLEANING (620) 255-9836

MISS KITTY’S CAFE

2110 E. WYATT EARP (620) 801-4003

MARCY’S ROUNDUP CAFE

1410 W. WYATT EARP (620) 371-6777

july Events

Ribbon cutting - dedication of don steele theater: july 13th

ribbon cutting - ford county fair: july 18th

july Events

Chamber coffee - Roundup rodeo arena: july 23rd

Membership Renewals

DODGE

Boot Hill Museum, 500 W. Wyatt Earp

BMO Bank, 400 W Frontview Street

Centera Bank, 2200 N 14th Street

Credit Union of Dodge City (Both Locations)

1200 Frontview, 802 W. Trail Street

Dodge City Chamber Office, 101 E. Wyatt Earp

Dodge City Visitor Center, 400 W. Wyatt Earp

Fidelity State Bank (Three Locations)

510 2nd Street, 1801 Central Ave, 316 Gunsmoke

Gibson's Pharmacy, 2401 Central Ave

Landmark National Bank (Both Locations)

2500 N. 14th Street, 100 W. Spruce Street

Love & Bloom, 2601 Central Avenue, Village Square Mall

Red Beard, 319 Gunsmoke Ave

Roundup Arena, 608 S. 14th Ave.

Sunflower Bank, 2408 1st Street

Western State Bank, 2121 N. 14th Street

ED SHIRT $3

DODGE CITY DAYS T-SHIRTS

BUSINESS | CONTACT NAME:

ADDRESS:

CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE:

BUSINESS PHONE:

CONTACT PERSON EMAIL (REQUIRED):

TOTAL # OF T-SHIRTS ORDERED:

PLEASE BILL ME (MUST BE PAID PRIOR TO RECEIVING) CHECK ENCLOSED /CVC CODE

RED T-SHIRT

WHITE T-SHIRT

PLEASE INDICATE QUANTITY OF EACH SIZE (ADULT SIZES ONLY - $30)

PLEASE INDICATE QUANTITY OF EACH SIZE (ADULT SIZES - $25)

Return form to:

Dodge City Area Chamber of Commerce PO Box 939 | Dodge City, KS | 67801 email: dcdays@dodgechamber.com

(Youth Sizes - $20)

NO VEHICLES WILL BE ALLOWED TO ENTER THE PARK AFTER 9:30AM - NO EXCEPTIONS

*Musthavealapelpintoenterthepark

10:00AM Gatesopentopublic

*ArriveearlytosteerclearoftheCattleDriveroadblocksonWyattEarp

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.

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