Business Advantage Newsletter - October 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

RIBBON CUTTING - BLACKJACKS LIQUOR STORE

307 SOUTH 2ND AVENUE FRIDAY, OCTOBER1ST 4:00PM - 4:30PM

CHAMBER COFFEE - WILLIAMSON ARCHITECTURE

707 3RD AVENUE, SUITE D TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8TH 9:00AM -10:00AM

LOCAL ELECTION CANDIDATE FORUM

SANTA FE DEPOT - EL VAQUERO ROOM THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17TH 5:00PM - 7:00PM

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS NIGHT - PUTT-PUTT GOLF

THE YARNALL’S BACK NINE - LOCATION RECEIVED AFTER REGISTERING ONLINE THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24TH 6:30PM - 8:00PM

ANNUAL STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS & LUNCHEON

BOOT HILL CASINO & RESORT CONFERENCE CENTER - 4100 WEST COMANCHE STREET TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29TH 11:30AM - 1:00PM

Welcome New Members

WHITE SMOKE BAR-B-CUE

(612) 396-9796

JOURNEY BY JULIE

ADOBE ACROBAT

JDJ INVESTMENTS LLC

2500 CENTRAL AVENUE, SUITE F

(620) 338-3681

september Events

chamber coffee - sunflower bank: september 10th

ribbon cutting - brookdale senior living: september 12th

september Events

ribbon cutting - humble flowers & gifts: september 16th

ribbon cutting - women’s chamber: september 26th

september Events

ribbon cutting - the meating place and speckles & stripes: september 27th

chamber anniversaries

A&AExterminating,Inc.(31years)

A-1GlassCo(31years)

ArrowheadWest,Inc.(31years)

AsterProperties-ThePaintedCow(1years)

BCarpetCleaning,LLC(13years)

Bailey'sBodyShop(28years)

BellandCarlson(32years)

BlackJacksLiquor(14years)

DavidHSnapp,LC(31years)

Dechant,Unruh&Thomas,Inc.(31years)

DodgeCityCommunityCollege(31years)

DodgeCityConcrete(31years)

DodgeCityCountryClub(31years)

DodgeCityDentalCare(31years)

DodgeCityPublicSchools--USD443(32years)

DodgeCityRoundup,Inc(30years)

DodgeCitySmiles(31years)

Erv'sBodyShopInc.(10years)

BlueCrossandBlueShieldofKansas(31years)

BootHillMuseum(32years)

Brak-HardConcreteConst.Co.,LLC(31years)

BrightMOONDesignLLC(1years)

BrookdaleSeniorLiving-DodgeCity(30years)

BSTrailerSales,Inc.(32years)

BurritosAhumada(1years)

CancerCenterofKansas,DodgeCity(31years)

CenteraBank(28years)

Cintas(28years)

CityofDodgeCity(31years)

ComancheBeverageOutlet(28years)

CreditUnionofDodgeCity(31years)

CropQuest,Inc.(32years)

CummingsCarousel(31years)

FordCountyFeedersLLC(31years)

Gibson'sPharmacy(31years)

GLMVArchitecture(31years)

GrainBeltExpress-Invenergy(2years)

HighPlainsTitle,LLC(32years)

HrencherDental(20years)

iDocsofDodgeCity(31years)

IronInsurancePartners(32years)

JCPenneyCo.(31years)

JTLLeasing(32years)

KansasLawEnforcementTrainingCenter(1years)

KennedyMcKee&Company,LLP(31years)

KerbsLawOffice(11years)

Kitchens,Inc(32years)

KWCH/Channel12(31years)

chamber anniversaries

JOIN US!

HolidayARTS & CRAFT SHOW

DODGE

“Join us for a HUGE Birthday Celebration for The Vintage Belle Boutique! It's been SIX years since this boutique dream started in Chelsey's basement - 8 tops, a live video, absolutely no idea what she was doing.... - and YOU! Come downtown and celebrate the DREAM and the beautiful reality it has become! YOU are the heart of the VB. You will ALWAYS be the heart of the VB!

Whether you were there back for the basement live sales or you've never shopped with us before- COME! Let's celebrate the reality YOU ALL made possible & help keep alive to this day!

There will be SO many "thank you" gifts from US to YOU for keeping this dream alive (details coming later) ! There will also be TONS of giveaways from local businesses, yummy snacks, refreshments, & more!”

¡Vota! Dodge City Porque tu

Día de elección 5 de noviembre de 2024

Pabellón Hoover del Centro Cívico de Dodge City

7:00 a. m. a 7:00 p. m. Debe votar en el lugar de votación asignado

votación anticipada Comienza el 17 de octubre

Oficina del secretario del condado de Ford Centro de gobierno del condado de Ford 100 Gunsmoke, Dodge City, Kansas De lunes a viernes de 9:00 a. m. a 4:30 p. m.

La votación en el cargo finaliza a las 12:00 del mediodía del 4 de noviembre de 2024.

Para obtener más información sobre los detalles de la votación:

Llame a la oficina electoral al (620) 227-4551 o visite www.fordcounty.net/227/ElectionOffice

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