THE BUSINESS ADVANTAGE LETTER
SLETTER
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 - IDEATEK
101 E WYATT EARP - EL VAQUERO ROOM AT SANTA FE DEPOT
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3RD
9:30AM - 10:00AM
CHAMBER COFFEE - EXPRESS EMPLOYMENT PROFESSIONALS
100 MILITARY AVENUE, SUITE 121A
TUESDAY, APRIL 9TH
9:00AM -10:00AM
RIBBON CUTTING - 4TIFY SECURITY
101 E WYATT EARP - EL VAQUERO ROOM AT SANTA FE DEPOT
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10TH
12:00PM -12:30PM
RIBBON CUTTING - HAYSMED MULTISPECIALTY CLINIC
2300 14TH AVENUE
THURSDAY, APRIL 11TH
11:00AM - 11:30AM
BUSINESS MADE SOCIAL - BROOKDALE SENIOR LIVING
2400 N 14TH AVENUE
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17TH
5:00PM - 6:30PM
CHAMBER AMBASSADOR ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
1800 MATT DOWN LANE - MARIAH HILLS GOLF COURSE
FRIDAY, APRIL 19TH
9:30AM - 5:00PM
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS NIGHT AT THE DISTILLERY
501 W SPRUCE STREET - BOOT HILL DISTILLERY
THURSDAY, APRIL 25TH
6:30PM - 8:30PM
Welcome New Members
ASCENDANCE TRUCKS MIDWEST, LLC
2201 E WYATT EARP (620) 225-4177
HYUNDAI OF DODGE CITY
404 S SECOND AVENUE (620) 225-4126
SALON EXOTICA
600 N SECOND AVENUE (620) 225-0703
VIBE WEST PHOTOGRAPHY (620) 253-2053
SOUTHWEST KANSAS STORM
VICKI SMITH - REALTOR, HOBBS REALTY
2011 CENTRAL AVENUE, SUITE C (479) 871-5630
JULIA’S BOOKKEEPING LLC
march Events
Annual Chamber Banquet: March 1st
Ribbon cutting - doll nail & beauty: march 8th
March Events
chamber coffee - kansas law enforcement training center: march 12th Ribbon
cutting
3i show:
- annual
march 12th
March Events
Ribbon cutting - choice midwifery/knight iv hydration & wellness: march 21st
Ribbon cutting - dccc weight room: march 22nd
March Events
Ribbon cutting - skacd: march 25th
Ribbon cutting - hyundai & Gmc of dodge city: march 30th
Membership Renewals
itcgreatplains
Riddle'sJewelry
FischerandQuintChiropractic
FirstDental
DonTacoLLC
BlackJacksLiquor
SouthwestKansasMiracle-Ear,LLC
PrattRegionalMedicalCenterClinicServices
Bailey'sBodyShop
AmericanFamilyInsurance/ChrisBoys
ShelterInsurance/MichealMariche
BrownsShoeFitCo
DodgeCityDentalCare
KnightIVHydrationandWellnessLLC
ReflectionLiving
JBTInvestments,Inc.dbaOverheadDoorCo./A-1GlassCo.
RussellChildDevelopmentCenter
CrottsAircraftService,Inc
LineageLogistics,LLC
G&CInsurance&IncomeTaxServices
FordCounty
MidwestCustomAgAviation
SunPorchofDodgeCity
EpicVisionEyeCenters
DodgeCityVeterinaryClinic,Inc
BrookdaleSeniorLiving-DodgeCity
RedBeardCoffee
VillageSquareMall
KeyOfficeProducts
JCPenneyCo.
CenturyBusinessTechnologies
KFCofDodgeCity
JOIN US!
JOIN US!
SponsorshipOpportunities
2024DodgeCityDays
BeaPartofDodgeCityDays
BEACORPORATEHOST
Becoming a corporate host will allow your business to take a larger role in a specific Dodge City Days event Corporate hosts team up to make Dodge City Days possible by contributing in ways such as naming rights sponsors, event sponsors, as well as media partnership, food and beverage hosts,andmerchandisepartnerships
BEAFESTIVALGUIDESPONSOR
The Official Dodge City Days Festival Guide isthe most widely usedprintedpublication during the 10-day festival. 10,000 Festival Guides in English and Spanish are distributed to business and organizations throughout Dodge City and Ford County and are handed out at Dodge City Days Events.
MAKEANIN-KINDCONTRIBUTION
Many product sand services are required to stage a community festival the size of Dodge City Days Whether you can provide printing, food, beverages, motorized vehicles, disposal services, etc , your gift makes it possible for us to build a world class festival and make it available to all at areasonableprice
PRE-ORDERDODGECITYDAYSSWAG
Give the gift of "Dodge City Days Support" to your staff by pre-ordering Lapel Pins and T-Shirts. Bulk ordering Dodge City Days Lapel Pins prior to the festival not only saves money, but it rewards your dedicated staff with 10 days of concerts, competitive events, children's activities, food, fun and much more! The more pins you buy, the cheaper they are - there is no greater value for the price! Contact the Chamber or visit the Dodge City Days websiteforLapelPin
CHAMBERSPONSOREDEVENTS
DodgeCityDaysOfficialKickoffParty SmokinSaddlesProBBQContest Kids-QBBQContest
BackyardBBQContest
SalutetheTroops
PublicCheeseburgerFeed
DogDayAfternoon
Arts&CraftShow
ClassicCarShow
Touch-A-Truck Kidfest
LonghornCattleDrive
LapelPinRaffle
If you would like to be involved with a Dodge City Days event that is not listed here, please contact the Chamber for the organizingentities’contactinformation.
DodgeCityAreaChamberofCommerce (620)227-3119
dcdays@dodgechamber.com
NamingRights SponsorshipOpportunitie
ALLNAMINGRIGHTSSPONORSWILLRECEIVE: 2TICKETSTOTHEDODGECITYDAYSKICKOFF 2TICKETSTOTHURSDAYNIGHT’SRODEO!
DODGECITYDAYSKICKOFF
$3,000
►Exclusivenamingrights/hostoftheKickoffParty
►Companynameonallprintedmaterials
►Optiontodisplaybannerduringevent
►Featured:FestivalGuide,website,app,socialmedia
SMOKIN'SADDLESBBQCONTEST
$5,000
►ExclusivenamingrightsforSmokinSaddlesBBQ
►Companynameonallprintedmaterials
►Companylogoonevent"swag"items
►Optiontodisplaybanner(s)atevent
►Featured:FestivalGuide,website,app,socialmedia
BACKYARDBBQCONTEST
$3,000
►ExclusivenamingrightsforBackyardBBQContest
►Companynameonallprintedmaterials
►Companylogoonevent"swag"items
►Optiontodisplaybanner(s)atevent
►Featured:FestivalGuide,website,app,socialmedia
KIDS-QBBQCONTEST
$3,000
►ExclusivenamingrightsforKids-QBBQContest
►Companynameonallprintedmaterials
►Companylogoonevent"swag"items
►Optiontodisplaybanner(s)atevent
►Featured:FestivalGuide,website,app,socialmedia
HILMARPUBLICCHEESEBURGERFEED
SOLD
►ExclusivenamingrightsforCheeseburgerFeed
►Companynameonallprintedmaterials
►Companylogoonevent"swag"items
►Optiontodisplaybanner(s)atevent
►Featured:FestivalGuide,website,app,socialmedia
SALUTETHETROOPS
SOLD
►ExclusivenamingrightsforSalutetheTroops
►Companynameonallprintedmaterials
►Optiontodisplaybanner(s)atevent
►Featured:FestivalGuide,website,app,socialmedia
DOGDAYAFTERNOON SOLD
►ExclusivenamingrightsforDogDayAfternoon (WackyTrikeRaces)
►Companynameonallprintedmaterials
►Optiontodisplaybanner(s)atevent
►Featured:FestivalGuide,website,app,socialmedia
CARSHOW SOLD
►ExclusivenamingrightsfortheCarShow
►Companynameonallprintedmaterials
►Companylogoonevent"swag"items
►Optiontodisplaybanner(s)atevent
►Featured:FestivalGuide,website,app,socialmedia
TOUCH-A-TRUCK $3,000
►Exclusivenamingrights/hostoftheKickoffParty
►Companynameonallprintedmaterials
►Optiontodisplaybannerduringevent
►Featured:FestivalGuide,website,app,socialmedia
LONGHORNCATTLEDRIVE
►ExclusivenamingrightsfortheLonghornCattleDrive
►Companynameonallprintedmaterials
►Optiontodisplaybannerduringevent
►Featured:FestivalGuide,website,app,socialmedia
KIDFEST
SOLD
►ExclusivenamingrightsforKidfest
►Companyname/logoonallpromotionalmaterial
►Optiontodisplaybanner(s)atevent
►Featured:FestivalGuide,website,app,socialmedia
LAPELPINRAFFLE $3,000
►ExclusivenamingrightsfortheLapelPinRaffle
►Companyname/logoonallpromotionalmaterial
►Optiontodisplaybanner(s)atevent
►Featured:FestivalGuide,website,app,socialmedia
EventSponsorshipOpportunitie
EVENTSSPONSORSHIPSINCLUDETHEFOLLOWING:
► COMPANYNAMEONPRINTEDMATERIALS
► FEATURED:FESTIVALGUIDE,WEBSITE,APP, SOCIALMEDIA
► OPTIONTODISPLAYBANNER(S)ATEVENT
► VOLUNTEERACCESSANDRECOGNITIONATEVENT
► 2TICKETSTOTHEDODGECITYDAYSKICKOFF
DODGECITYDAYSKICKOFF
SMOKIN'SADDLESBBQ
LAPELPINRAFFLE
OtherSponsorshipOpportunities
BEVERAGESPONSOR
SOLD
►ProductexclusivelyatChambersponsoredEvents
►Logoplacedonwebsite,pressreleases,event advertisingandsocialmedia
CARSHOWPLAQUESPONSOR
$100
►Yourbusinessnamewillbeengravedononeofthe plaquesawardedtothecategorywinnersduringthe ClassicCarShow
►Yourbusinesswillreceiverecognitionduring awardsshow
LEGACYSPONSORSHIP$500
►2ticketstokickoff
LAPELPINNAMINGRIGHTS SOLD
DODGECITYDAYSAPP SOLD
►Exclusivenameonapp
► Featured: Festival Guide, website, app, social media
►ListedasgeneralDodgeCityDaysSponsoronwebsite,app,socialMediaandfestivalguide,
SMOKINSADDLESPRIZEMONEYSPONSORS
GrandChampionPrizeMoneySponsor$2000
►NameonPrizemoneypresentedtoGrandChampionsDay1&Day2ofBBQComp.
►NameonALLpromotionalitems,suchast-shirts,flyers,banners
►ListedasamainsponsoronApp,Website,SocialMedia
GrandReserveChampionPrizeMoneySponsor$1500
►NameonPrizemoneypresentedtoGrandChampionsDay1&Day2ofBBQComp.
►NameonALLpromotionalitems,suchast-shirts,flyers,banners
►ListedasamainsponsoronApp,Website,SocialMedia
$1,500 BACKYARDBBQ $1,500 CHEESEBURGERFEED $1,500 CARSHOW $1,500 KIDFEST $1,500
$1,500 KIDSQBBQ $1,500
$1,500 LONGHORNCATTLEDRIVE $1,500
SALUTETHETROOPS
$1,500
FestivalGuide
SponsorshipOpportunities
BACKCOVERADVERTISMENT
PrintedFestivalGuide
► Fullpage,fourcoloradvertisementonfirst4pagesorlast4pagesofOfficialFestivalGuide
► Over10,000copiesdistributedinDodgeCityandFordCounty,printedinEnglishandSpanish OfficialDodgeCityDaysApp(AvailableiniTunesandGooglePlay)
► ListedasoneofthetopsponsorsofDodgeCityDays
► Clickablelinktobusinesswebsite/socialmediaandothercontactinformation
FULLPAGEADVERTISMENT
$2,500
PrintedFestivalGuide
► Fullpage,fourcoloradvertisementonfirst4pagesorlast4pagesofOfficialFestivalGuide
► Over10,000copiesdistributedinDodgeCityandFordCounty,printedinEnglishandSpanish
► Advertisementspecificationsareawidthof3 69inchesbyheightof8 52inchesOfficialDodge CityDaysApp(AvailableiniTunesandGooglePlay)-
► ListedasoneofthetopsponsorsofDodgeCityDays
► BusinessNameandLogo
► Clickablelinktobusinesswebsite/socialmediaandothercontactinformation
1/2PAGEADVERTISMENT
$1,000
PrintedFestivalGuide
► 1/2page,fourcoloradvertisementinOfficialFestivalGuide
► Over10,000copiesdistributedinDodgeCityandFordCounty,printedinEnglishandSpanish
► Advertisementspecificationsare3.69incheswidthby4.26inchestallOfficialDodgeCityDays App(AvailableiniTunesandGooglePlay)-
► BusinessNameandLogo
► Contactinformationlisted
1/4PAGEADVERTISMENT
$500
PrintedFestivalGuide
► 1/4page,fourcoloradvertisementinOfficialFestivalGuide
► Over10,000copiesdistributedinDodgeCityandFordCounty,printedinEnglishandSpanish
► Advertisementspecificationsare3 69incheswidthby2 13inchestallOfficialDodgeCityDays App(AvailableiniTunesandGooglePlay)-
►Businessname
ThenewDodgeCityDaysappcontainsalltheprintedfestivalguideinformationbutwillallowthe usertofindrealtimeinformation,interactivemapsandmuchmore!
ALLFESTIVALGUIDESPONSORSHIPSWILLRECEIVE:
TwocomplimentaryticketstotheOfficialDodgeCityDaysKickoffReceptionSponsorship