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
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