Business Advantage Newsletter - September 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

CHAMBER COFFEE - SUNFLOWER BANK

2408 1ST AVENUE

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10TH 9:00AM -10:00AM

RIBBON CUTTING - BROOKDALE SENIOR LIVING

2400 NORTH 14TH AVENUE

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12TH

9:30AM - 10:00AM

RIBBON CUTTING - HUMBLE FLOWERS AND GIFTS

2600 CENTRAL AVENUE

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16TH 10:30AM - 11:00AM

RIBBON CUTTING - DODGE CITY WOMMEN’S CHAMBER

ROUNDUP ARENA, 608 SOUTH 14TH AVENUE

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26TH

12:00PM - 12:30PM

RIBBON CUTTING - THE MEATING PLACE AND SPECKLES & STRIPES BOUTIQUE

2120 N 14TH AVE, SUITE C

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27TH 11:00AM - 11:30AM

Welcome New Members

THE MEATING PLACE

2120 N. 14TH AVEUNE, SUITE C (620) 471-4012

SPECKLES & STRIPES BOUTIQUE

2120 N. 14TH AVEUNE, SUITE C (620) 471-4012

LA RAZA 102.9 FM (858) 255-6732

JOYSIS SWEETS & TREATS ANTOJITOS Y BOTANAS LLC

2601 CENTRAL AVENUE, SUITE 21 (620) 255-0191

PUPPY’S PALACE GROOMING SALON LLC

115 GUNSMOKE STREET (620) 255-8745

EDWARD JONES INVESTMENTS - MARI PIANALTO

210 E FRONT VIEW (620) 225-0651

JOSH ROESENER PHOTOGRAPHY (620) 253-5518

MOSAIC IN SOUTHWEST KANSAS (620) 521-5777

august Events

chamber coffee - depot theater: august 13th

ribbon cutting - DC Spin flicks 360 photo booth: August 15th

august Events

ribbon cutting - bomgaars: august 16th

ribbon cutting - heartland dermatology center: august 22nd

Membership Renewals

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

HolidayARTS & CRAFT SHOW

DODGE

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