THE BUSINESS ADVANTAGE LETTER
YOUR MARCH NEWSLETTER
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
ANNUAL CHAMBER BANQUET AND MEETING BOOTHILL CASINO & RESORT CONFERENCE CENTER
FRIDAY, MARCH 1ST
6:00PM - 9:00PM
RIBBON CUTTING - DOLL NAIL & BEAUTY
106 FRONTVIEW STREET, SUITE 4
FRIDAY, MARCH 8TH
1:30PM - 2:30PM
CHAMBER COFFEE - KANSAS LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING CENTER
236 SAN JOSE DRIVE, #17 - HENNESY BUILDING
TUESDAY, MARCH 12TH
9:00AM -10:00AM
RIBBON CUTTING - ANNUAL 3I SHOW WESTERN BANK EXPO CENTER
TUESDAY, MARCH 12TH
10:30AM -11:30AM
RIBBON CUTTING - HAYSMED MULTISPECIALTY CLINIC 2300 NORTH 14TH AVENUE
THURSDAY MARCH 28TH
Welcome New Members
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4TIFY HOME SECURITY
255-8634 COLOR BAR BY LESLIE 1114 WRIGHT AVENUE
339-6906
MOON DESIGN LLC
BRIGHT
253-7864 GUNBROS
W WYATT EARP, UNIT C
615-8921
RAMIREZ - REALTOR
1ST AVENUE
MARGARITA
2300
430-1235 BURRITOS AHUMADA
AVENUE B, SUITE 2
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682-6564 ANJELA LOPEZ COLDWELL BANKER HANCOCKS OF DODGE CITY 2300 1ST AVENUE
227-2129
february Events
ribbon cutting - Flex Fitness: february 3rd
ribbon cutting - Don taco cowtown: february 18th
february Events
chamber coffee - re
FarmersInsurance/HugoGarcia
TownePlaceSuitesbyMarriott
Alzheimer'sAssociation-Central&WesternKansasChapter Pos-T-Vac,Inc.
HamptonInn&Suites-ByHilton
BMOBank
Cintas
DebraBurns,CPA,LLC
S&PCateringLLC
FordCountyFeedersLLC
BangerterLawP.A.
JoyChiropractic,PA
BenEKeithFoodService
EdwardJones-GentryPeterson
DodgeCityAppliance
BestWesternNorthEdgeInn
ShelterInsurance-JasonPutnamInsuranceAgency,LLC
BlackHillsEnergy
QuickBailBondsandInsuranceExpress
PhillipsChiropracticandPhysicalTherapyCenter
ChristianBrothersConstruction
BestWesternPlusCountryInn&Suites
DodgeCityAreaWomen'sChamber
Membership Renewals
MARCH Continuation oftheeventon dayone 1-3 NOVEMBER HolidayArts& CraftShow CivicCenter 2024 1 MARCH ChamberAnnual Meeting&Banquet UnitedWirelessArena& BootHillCasino&Resort ConferenceCenter 2024 19 APRIL ChamberGolf Tournament MariahHillsGolf Course 2024 JULY25-AUGUST4 DodgeCItyDays 2024
Annual Chamber Banquet
ThankyoutoourVipSponsors
ThankyoutoourRoyaltySponsors
ThankyoutoourDuke Sponsors
ThankyoutoourDuchess Sponsors
Dodge City Roundup
CommonSpirit, St. Catherine Hospital
Dodge City Hobbs Realty
RE/MAX Villa
Sunflower Bank
JOIN US!
MARCH 12 1
Ribbon Cutting - Annual 3i Show
western Bank expo center tuesday, march 12th 10:30am -11:30Am
9AM-5PM tHU
9AM-4PM