December 2018
Volume 31 MISSION STATEMENT
Issue 12
KEEP YOUR DOLLARS LOCAL THIS HOLIDAY SEASON WITH CHAMBER CHECKS
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 Each year over $20,000 flows through Dodge City surrounding area for our members. merchants in the form of Chamber Checks and keeps spending local. Chamber ORGANIZATION CORE Checks help connect VALUES commerce and support Dodge City and the surrounding area’s IS THE LEADING BUSINESS ADVOCATE Chamber businesses. This a united voice for business program keeps dollars DEMONSTRATES INTEGRITY circulating within our through words and actions community, keeping our economy strong. FOCUSES ON VALUE member resources demonstrate a return on investment Supportive by over 400 local EDUCATES businesses, Chamber Checks how business is good for community are the perfect gift for any occasion. Whether given as a IS CUSTOMER FOCUSED reward for that special coach we are here to serve our members or teacher, as an employee incentive, prize ENCOURAGES CITIZEN ADVOCACY drawing/contests, or as a special gift for friends or family members. Chamber Checks allow citizen participation to build a better Dodge City recipients to shop at a wide variety of retail or service-oriented businesses, or for use at local FACILITATES LEADERSHIP accomodations and restaurants. Chamber Checks keep your dollars local! training ground for future leaders Available in $25.00 denominations. Chamber Checks can be purchased by Chamber members as IS TECHNOLOGY FOCUSED well as any individual and business throughout the community. Chamber Checks can be increase value to all members purchased with cash or check at the Chamber office between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. For quick pick-up, purchasers may also call the Chamber office at 620-227-3119 to order in advance.
Frequently Asked Questions Do Chamber Checks expire? Yes. Chamber Checks expire within one year of purchase.
THE CHAMBER IS VERY EXCITED TO WELCOME OUR NOVEMBER NEW MEMBERS: Devine Design Birth Services and Warrior Lawyers International
Can I exchange Chamber Checks for cash? No. Chamber Checks may be used at any Chamber member business, but they cannot be exchanged for cash at these businesses or at the bank. They must be used to purchase goods or services. I am a Chamber member business. What do I do when I receive Chamber Checks? If you are a member who receives a Chamber Check, treat it like any other personal check. Instruct your employees to not write void on the check, as it will void the check.
Happy Holidays!
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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FREE HOSPITALITY TRAINING
OFFICERS
Michael Burns, Chairman of the Board Landmark National Bank Shane Laws, Chairman-Elect Victory Electric Jeff Renner, Immediate Past Chair United Wireless Communications
DIRECTORS
Michael Burns, Landmark National Bank Dr. R.C. Trotter Family Practice Associates of Western KS Alicia Edwards, DC Women’s Chamber Shane Laws, Victory Electric Lauren Morse, Fischer Chiropractic David Rebein, Rebein Brothers Law Jeff Renner, United Wireless Communications Simeon Russell, Cargill Greg Ruehle, Servi-Tech Chris Ragland, United Wireless Arena Raul De La Torre, ServiceMaster Rapid Response Randy Riekenberg, United Wireless Communications Gerald Miller, Black Hills Energy Jamie Kuehl, McDonald’s Restaurants Sergio Garcia, National Beef
EX OFFICIO MEMBERS
John Bogner, Western Beverage Fred Dierksen, Superintendent USD 443 J.D. Gilbert, Ford County Joann Knight, DC/FC Dev Corp Director Jeff Hiers, DC/FC Dev Corp Chairman Jan Stevens, Executive Director Dodge City CVB Cherise Tieben, City of Dodge City Dr. Harold Nolte, Dodge City Community College
CHAMBER STAFF
Tara Burkhart, President tburkhart@dodgechamber.com Marisa Vargas, Membership Director mvargas@dodgechamber.com Joni Wittman, Events Director jwittman@dodgechamber.com Michelle Salinas, Office Manager msalinas@dodgechamber.com
OFFICE INFORMATION
Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 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@dodgechamber.com
For more information about the Kansas At Your Service Hospitality training, please contact Dodge City Convention and Visitors Bureau Director, Jan Stevens, at 620-225-8190, Dodge City Area Chamber of Commerce President, Tara Burkhart, at 620-227-3119, or Dodge City/Ford County Economic Development Corporation Director, Joann Knight, at 620-227-9501.
UPCOMING CHAMBER COFFEE hosted by
Big Brothers Big Sisters 2601 Central Ave. #14
(Basement of the Villiage Square Mall)
Tuesday, Jan. 15th - 9:00 a.m. -10:30 a.m.
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TIS THE SEASON TO GET FIT Join the YMCA for just $12 Dec. 12-23! You'll save up to $97, and get a jump start on your New Year's fitness resolutions! Plus, every new member has the chance to claim three free appointments with a personal trainer through our Commit to be Fit program. Contact Membership Director Karla Springer with questions: 620-225-8157.
Company: Prairie Independent Living Resource Center Job Title: Part-time Information and Referral Receptionist How to Apply: Submit a resume and complete an applicaiton in person at 207 W. Spruce St., Dodge City, KS 67801
Company: Prairie Independent Living Resource Center Job Title: Full-time Employment Specialist How to Apply: Submit a resume and complete an applicaiton in person at 207 W. Spruce St., Dodge City, KS 67801
PARDON OUR CONSTRUCTION! Boot Hill Museum is thrilled to report construction is in full force for its expansion project. This project is made possible through a STAR Bond initiative and in partnership with the City of Dodge City. The new construction will greatly improve access to the museum. However, this requires the front ramp access to be removed early in the construction process. Access is being rerouted for the duration of construction. Guests requiring ramp access are asked to park in the employee parking lot on 5th street located directly on the north side of the Great Western building. This lot is across the street from the Teachers Hall of Fame. There is a door located under a small awning and a door bell to gain access. Guests may also call the museum office for assistance at 620-227-8188 The museum will remain open during regular business hours during construction. The People of the Plains building, the Rath General Store, the Long Branch Saloon, all of the Beeson Gallery and the First Union Church will be open daily. The Occident room remains accessible and available for events. Winter hours are Monday – Saturday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and Sunday 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Boot Hill Museum closes at 2:00 pm on Christmas Eve and is closed on Christmas and New Year’s Day. Please go to Boot Hill Museum’s Facebook for the latest update on construction. Do not hesitate to contact the museum will any questions at 620-227-8188.
Company: Servi-Tech Laboratories Job Title: Laboratory Technician Duties: Laboratory work performing various tests, following all SOPs. Close attention to detail and reading and following a sequence of numbers are essential. Must be able to use LIMS system and laboratory equipment to accurately enter and review data. How to Apply: Apply online at https://servitech.com Company: Smoll & Banning, CPA’s, LLC Job Title: Administrative Assistant Duties: Answer phones and direct calls, greet clients in a professional manner, accurately assemble tax returns and other reports, electronically scan and store documents, and filing. How to Apply: Email a resume and references to dslattery@smollbanning.com
Does your business have job openings you would like to feature in the next Business Advantage? Email the Company Name, Job Title, How to Apply and any other relative information to info@dodgechamber.com
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DODGE CITY CVB OFFERS HOLIDAY LIGHTS TOURS The Dodge City Convention and Visitors Bureau will be offering Holiday Lights Tours December 12th thru December 26th. The tours will be on Wednesdays at 6:30 PM, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 6:30 PM and 8:00 PM lasting approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. Tours are contingent upon weather and have limited seating available. Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Visitor Information Center with cash or credit. ONLY CASH can be accepted for tickets purchased at the time of the tour. Tours depart from Visitor Information Center: 400 W. Wyatt Earp Blvd. For more information, please call 620-225-8186.
BOOT HILL EXPANSION PROJECT RECEIVES GRANT
Boot Hill Museum thanks the Community Foundation of Southwest Kansas and Arthur & Cornelia Scroggins for sponsoring the new "Spirit of Dodge City" exhibit that will be located in the new exhibits building once it is erected at Boot Hill Museum.
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CASA WELCOMES TWO NEW VOLUNTEERS
Susan Liebl Dewell Susan Liebl Dewell, from Meade, joined the CASA board of directors in November 2018.
Erin Littrell Erin Littrell, a new addition to CASA-Children Worth Saving, looks forward to building relationships as a CASA volunteer. She has been a legal secretary for Knobbe Law Office for 14 years. In her spare time Erin enjoys gardening, reading, and spending time with her family and friends.
What is CASA? The CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) concept is based on the belief that every child has the right to a safe, permanent home. Unlike attorneys and social workers, the CASA volunteer speaks exclusively for the child’s best interests. By handling only one or two cases at a time (compared to a social agency caseworker’s average load of 60 – 90), the CASA volunteer has the time to explore thoroughly the history of each assigned case. The volunteer talks with the child, parents, family members, neighbors, school officials, doctors and others involved in the child’s life that may have facts about the case.
If you are interested in more information about CASA - Children Worth Saving, Inc or how to become a volunteer, contact Crissa Salmans at (620) 225-1278.
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LIFEPOINT HEALTH AND RCCH HEALTHCARE PARTNERS ANNOUNCE COMPLETION OF MERGER LifePoint Health, Inc. (NASDAQ: LPNT) ("LifePoint") announced the completion of its merger with RCCH HealthCare Partners ("RCCH"), which is owned by certain funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, LLC (NYSE: APO) (together with its consolidated subsidiaries, “Apollo”). As a result of the merger, LifePoint’s common stock is no longer trading on NASDAQ, effective today, and will be delisted. The combined, privately held company will operate under the LifePoint Health name and includes a footprint of regional health systems, physician practices, outpatient centers, and post-acute facilities in more than 85 non-urban communities that span coast to coast. “Today marks a historic moment for LifePoint Health and RCCH HealthCare Partners. We are officially one organization dedicated to providing high quality, community-based healthcare, and I am energized by the opportunities we have ahead of us to serve non-urban communities across the country,” said David Dill, whose appointment as chief executive officer (CEO) of LifePoint became effective upon completion of the transaction. “Our collective teams–now united as the LifePoint Health team – share a dedication to delivering compassionate, quality care, and have a deep bench of expertise in helping healthcare providers in non-urban areas succeed. Together, we have the size, experience, resources and drive to be even greater leaders in transforming community-based healthcare for the future.” LifePoint’s headquarters will remain in Brentwood, Tennessee, and it will maintain both organizations’ existing strategic partnerships with well-known leaders in patient safety and clinical quality as it seeks to continue to advance quality care in each of its communities. The executive team that will lead LifePoint moving forward includes: • David Dill, CEO • John Bumpus, Executive Vice President, Administration • Michael Coggin, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer • Victor Giovanetti, FACHE, Executive Vice President, Hospital Operations • Rob Jay, Executive Vice President, Integrated Operations • Jennifer Peters, Executive Vice President and General Counsel. Former LifePoint Health Chairman and CEO William F. Carpenter III and former RCCH HealthCare Partners CEO Marty Rash will remain engaged in the organization as members of the Board of Directors of LifePoint. “The healthcare delivery system in America is changing rapidly, and it is vital that we take the steps needed to ensure that high quality, compassionate care will be available to non-urban communities across the country,” said Rash. “The merger of these two companies creates an organization that is well positioned to be impactful to our patients and our communities for years to come.” Carpenter commented, “I’m thrilled that our organizations have come together as one and am incredibly confident in the future of the newly expanded LifePoint Health under David Dill’s leadership. Ultimately, it is the care and services that our hospitals and health systems are providing that are most important, and I know the combined team will continue our legacy of supporting our employees and caregivers so that we are Making Communities Healthier for decades to come.” As a result of the merger, LifePoint shareholders are receiving $65.00 per share in cash for each share of LifePoint’s common stock they owned, without interest and less any applicable withholding taxes. This represents a premium of approximately 36% to LifePoint’s closing share price on July 20, 2018, the last trading day prior to the announcement of the merger. Financing was provided by Barclays, Citigroup, RBC Capital Markets, Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank Securities and UBS Investment Bank. PSP Investments Credit USA LLC and an affiliate of Qatar Investment Authority have also provided a portion of the debt financing. The financing also included an equity contribution from funds managed by Apollo and other co-investors. Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC served as financial advisor and White & Case LLP served as legal advisor to LifePoint Health. Barclays and MTS Health Partners, L.P. served as financial advisors to RCCH, and Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP and Sidley Austin LLP served as legal advisors.
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2018 MAIN STREET DODGE CITY HIGHLIGHTS 2018 turned out to be a very successful and productive year for the downtown area and its volunteers. Below is a quick review of all that was accomplished throughout the year: • Volunteer Hours - In 2018, Main Street volunteers logged in a total of over 600 hours of volunteer work. Since 2010, Main Street volunteers have logged in a combine total of over 6,800 hours of work. Since none of the progress or accomplishments would be possible without the hard work and dedication from all the Main Street volunteers and supporters, we would like to say “Thank you” for all their efforts in helping revitalize the downtown area. • Downtown Special Events – In 2018, Main Street Dodge City hosted a total of seven events including the Main Street Festival in June, Movies in the Park in the summer, Trick-or-Treat Downtown & Downtown Scarecrow Contest in October, and Santa’s House, Small Business Saturday and the Window Decorating Contest in November/December. • Historic Preservation - To celebrate National Historic Preservation Month several different events and activities were planned throughout the month to promote the numerous historic assets located in the downtown area. These activities included a Proclamation at the city and county commissions and a presentation by Anthony Lyons entitled “The Santa Fe Trail”. • Downtown Improvements –Since Main Street was established in 2010, there has now been over $9.5 million dollars of public and private reinvestment within the downtown district. In addition, there were nine new businesses & 1 business expansion that took place downtown throughout the year. These new businesses include Yogi’s Vape, Warrior Lawyers International, Boot Hill Resource Center, Paisley & Pearls Boutique, Paleteria Juaritos, Heritage Financial, Remax Villa, 8 Seconds Bar & Grill and Quick Bail Bonds. V&M Stitch did a business expansion moving from their previous location on Gunsmoke to 605 N. 2nd Ave. • Downtown Revitalization Improvement Program – Administered through the Main Street Dodge City office, this program offers up to a 50/50 matching grant to any downtown business or property owner wanting to make exterior improvements to their building, and a 50/50 matching zero-percent interest loan that can be used on interior building improvements. In 2018, there was one grant awarded in a total amount of $5,000. Since the program was established in 2010 there has now been a total number of 30 grants and four loans awarded. Once again we would like to thank all our volunteers, members and community for their help and support in revitalizing the downtown area, as all the achievements list above would not be possible with out it. We look forward to a very progressive new year!
Volunteers pose for a picture at the 2018 Main Street Festival. The 2019 Main St. Festival will be held on June 1, 2019.
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The newly renovated Eisenhower Park, located at the corner of 1st and Gunsmoke offers community members ample seating, shade awnings and an artifical turf area. Be sure to visit www.mainstreetdodgecity.org for the list of 2019 movies in the park.
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MEET THE 2019 AMBASSADOR COMMITTEE CHAIR Kennedy St. George is the communications specialist for Victory Electric and will serve as the chairperson of the Chamber Ambassadors for 2019. Originally from Indiana, Kennedy is proud to call Dodge City home. Post-graduation from Kansas State University in 2015, Kennedy moved to Dodge City. “I came to Dodge City for a career and I have gained so much,” Kennedy said. “In the time I have been here I’ve seen the community do great things and I am proud to be here.” Kennedy began serving as a Dodge City Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassador in 2017 when Shane Laws, Victory Electric CEO, thought it would be a great position for Jerri Imgarten-Whitley and her to partake in. “When Shane asked us about serving as ambassadors, I was excited.” Kennedy said. “In my role. I get to do so much in the community but I knew this role would be one of my favorites. There are so many benefits the chamber offers and I believe sharing it with old and new members is crucial and a big role.” The chamber ambassadors look forward to a great year serving Dodge City Area Chamber of Commerce members and look forward to the opportunity to welcome new businesses and partners. If your business wants someone on the front lines of welcoming and supporting chamber members at several social settings, allow them to serve as an ambassador. We would love to have more on board! Those interested in becoming an ambassador can email Marisa Vargas, membership director at mvargas@dodgechamber.com. As we look forward to 2019, we hope you will join us for Networking at Nights, monthly Chamber Coffees, ribbon cuttings, open houses and the annual golf tournament. Warm wishes for a great year!
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LOOK WHAT WE’VE BEEN UP TO! Come network with us in 2019.
On November 27, Hampton Inn & Suites and Boot Hill Casino hosted the November Chamber Coffee.
At the Chamber’s Holiday Open House on December 4th, Young Professionals Chairmen, Ryan Salinas, presented Captain Roberto Davila with a check from the YP’s Crawl for a Cause event.
The December Chamber Coffee was hosted by Towneplace Suites on December 11th. County Administrator, JD Gilbert, strikes a pose!
On Wednesday, December 12, the Chamber Ambassadors celebrated the ribbon cutting of Life Save Transport.
Contact Jason Pattermann for more information! 620-225-4126 or 800-279-8653 or visit our website at buyggautos.com
Contact Jason Pattermann for more information! 620-225-4126 or 800-279-8653 or visit our website at buyggautos.com