THE BUSINESS ADVANTAGE LETTER YOUR FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER
REMEMBER TO REGISTER FOR OUR ANNUAL BANQUET!
Mark your calendars for the bash of the year - our Annual Banquet! It's time to dust off your top hats and tiaras for a night of glitz and glam on March 1st, 2024 at 6:00PM! Get ready for a musical showdown by the fabulous HiFI Dueling Pianos! If you're already jumping with excitement, grab your tickets early or sponsor the event by registering online. This year, we're bringing you even more sponsorship opportunities that will knock your socks off! Have any questions? We're here to help! Call us at 620.227.3119 or shoot Joni an email at jwittman@dodgechamber.com. Let's make this an UNFORGETTABLE night!
WHO WE ARE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chairman-Matt Morrison, Oread Rx
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.
Past Chairman – Alicia Edwards, Arrowhead West
“Our Members are OUR Business!”
Secretary –John Bogner, Dodge City Days Chairman
Chris Ragland, United Wireless Arena managed by Venue Works
Josh Guthrie,
OUR VISION Building a vibrant and prosperous community through business leadership, enrichment programs, and membership services.
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,
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.
Mariah Hills Golf Course
Silver Ruiz, Truck Center Companies
Mary Trent, Fee Insurance Group
OUR GOALS Membership Services – Educate Chamber members and Dodge City community members about the Chamber’s mission, vision, values and purpose.
Mario Rayo, Landmark National Bank
Brianna Wissman, Diamond Roofing
Dr. Tanya Williams,
Multicultural Business Engagement – Increase multicultural business owner and leader engagement in Chamber programs, events, volunteer opportunities and in civic roles throughout the community.
InnovateMed
Josh Yarnall, Quickdraw Oil Change
EX OFFICIO MEMBERS John Bogner, Dodge City Days Chairman
Dr. Fred Dierksen,
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.
Unified School District #443
J.D. Gilbert, Ford County
Joann Knight, Dodge City/Ford County Development Corporation
Dr. Harold Nolte, Dodge City Community College
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.
Megan Welsh, Dodge City Convention and Visitors Bureau
Nick Hernandez, City of Dodge City
CHAMBER STAFF Karla Lees, President/CEO klees@dodgechamber.com
Joni Wittman, Events Director jwittman@dodgechamber.com
Shawn Smith, Business & Media Director ssmith@dodgechamber.com
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 - FLEX FITNESS 118 NORTH 14TH, SUITE D SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3RD 11:00AM - 12:00PM
CHAMBER COFFEE - RE/MAX VILLA 707 3RD AVENUE SUITE C TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13TH 9:00AM -10:00AM
Welcome New Members PAULA SCHNEWEIS, MBA REAL ESTATE (620) 682-5133 219B MILITARY PLAZA
CHOICE MIDWIFERY, LLC
(620) 255-7891 1701 N 14TH AVENUE, SUITE B
K&S TRANSPORT, LLC (620) 682-3744
january Events
ribbon cutting - Ford county ems 50th anniversary: january 6th
chamber coffee - love & bloom: january16th
Membership Renewals Brookdale Senior Living - Dodge City Cargill Meat Solutions ServiTech, Inc. Security 1st Title High Plains Journal Wardrobe Cleaners/Jamie's Cleaners Southwest Kansas Library System Central Station Fee Insurance Group Dodge City Smiles Fidelity State Bank and Trust Company Lindburg Vogel Pierce Faris, Chartered Glik's Ford County Historical Society Valley State Bank Building Solutions, LLC Ozone Roofing, Inc. Volz Building LLC Mariah Fund, Inc. Oread Rx Sunflower Bank Ben E Keith Food Service United Capital Management of Kansas Iron Insurance Partners B Carpet Cleaning, LLC
MARCH MARCH
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2024
Chamber Annual Meeting & Banquet Continuation of theWireless eventArena on & United Boot Hill Casino & Resort day one Conference Center
JULY 25 - AUGUST 4 Dodge CIty Days 2024
APRIL
Chamber Golf Tournament
2024
Mariah Hills Golf Course
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NOVEMBER Holiday Arts & Craft Show
1-3 2024
Civic Center
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