September 2018
Volume 31 MISSION STATEMENT 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.
ORGANIZATION CORE VALUES IS THE LEADING BUSINESS ADVOCATE a united voice for business DEMONSTRATES INTEGRITY through words and actions FOCUSES ON VALUE member resources demonstrate a return on investment EDUCATES how business is good for community
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CREATING A SAFE COMMUNITY TO PREVENT SUICIDE By: Alex Granados, LSCSW-Therapist It takes the contribution of all in the community to prevent suicides. While the help of a therapist is often necessary and effective, family members and friends are in the best plac to provide immediate support. By having honest and genuine conversations about suicide and mental health, and developing skills to respond, we are preparing ourselves to help and protect someone when they are at their most vulnerable. Suicide ideations are more common than we want to admit, and can occur in anyone. If a person begins to express suicidal thoughts, the fact they are talking can be a healthy factor, as they can began to process the extreme distress they might be experiencing. Just because someone talks about it, that doesn’t make them ‘crazy’, ‘coward’, ‘weak’, or ‘selfish’. As a friend or a family member, one doesn’t need to know how to ‘fix’ their stressors that led the person to consider suicide. Validating in a genuine and sincere way is probably the best key in offering support and help. Be genuine in sharing that you care and assist them to get help. Your role as a family member or friend is critical in that it helps them survive and access further treatment.
IS CUSTOMER FOCUSED we are here to serve our members
HOW TO HELP SOMEONE IN NEED
ENCOURAGES CITIZEN ADVOCACY citizen participation to build a better Dodge City
1) ASK; Ask directly if they are thinking about suicide “Are you thinking about suicide?” Most people with thought of suicide want to talk about it, they don’t want to die, but often feel they are a burden to others. That is what could prevent them from talking about it. The stigma associated with the topic of suicide and mental health is such a barrier in healthy communication. They desperately want and need someone to hear and validate their pain and offer them help to keep safe. Don’t be afraid to ask the question in a direct manner. 2) LISTEN; Be attentive and genuine. Many people express fear of being judged and not accepted, if they talk about their feelings and emotions. This step (Listening) is so crucial. Demonstrate you are willing to be open and listen. That will help a person not feel ashamed. DO NOT go into problem-solving mode and begin offering solutions to their distress. Inviting them to talk about their thoughts is a way to demonstrate your concern. It is not your job to ‘fix’. Just validate by the simple act of listening.
FACILITATES LEADERSHIP training ground for future leaders IS TECHNOLOGY FOCUSED increase value to all members
THE CHAMBER IS VERY EXCITED TO WELCOME OUR AUGUST NEW MEMBERS:
CASA Angels Care Home Health Cathedral of our Lady of Guadalupe Fettle Bistro
3) SEEK HELP; Make a plan and follow your plan. Talk to the person about how you can work together to get them help. Be honest in telling them that you are concerned and would need to get extra help and support for them. You might need to let them know you can’t keep this a secret and that their safety is much too important. Let them know you will be contacting possibly crisis helpline, mental health center, or emergency services (911). If you are worried about someone, DON’T leave them alone. Remove any means of suicide; which might include drugs, alcohol, access to a car, or weapons. As I’ve stated prior, it takes an entire community of support and helping systems to prevent suicides. In some situations, a person may refuse help and you can’t force them to get help. You can reach out to other members of your community and make them aware of the situation. No one person alone, should ever have that responsibility to themselves. September is National Suicide Awareness month. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS 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 Kerry Tirman, Western Plains Medical Complex 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
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SLATER JOINS CASA AS A VOLUNTEER CASA-Children Worth Saving, Inc. would like to welcome Dave Slater, our newest CASA Volunteer. Dave Slater has always been active in volunteering: in the military, as a Jaycee, on church projects, as Lion’s Club President, and the list goes on. That attitude of giving has benefited CASA-Children Worth Saving, Inc. because Dave received his first CASA case in April 2018, and we are grateful to have him on our team! Dave said that it is rewarding to see the impact that CASA can have on families, even the small things can have a positive impact. He finds it disappointing to see the amount of red tape that is involved in making even a small change in someone’s life. His biggest hobby is reading and writing, and he is particularly interested in history. He is married to Gayle and they have four daughters and one son. They’ve always lived in a small town atmosphere and have enjoyed that neighborly, part-of-thecommunity feeling. People describe Dave, and he describes himself as a busy, active person. He says, “The older I get, the more I understand the generativity of my life—my desire to share with others knowledge that can make a difference.”
UPCOMING CHAMBER COFFEE hosted by
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Dodge City Airport - 100 Airport Rd. Dodge City, KS
Tuesday, Sept. 25th - 9:00 a.m. -10:30 a.m.
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YMCA UPDATES POOL AND GYM The YMCA is excited to announce that its pool and gymnasium updates are complete and both are now open to the public! The pool was closed during the summer for maintenance. During this time the YMCA repainted the bottom of the pool and the pool deck, and performed maintenance to the filtration system, chlorinator and pump system. The gymnasium closed in order to replace the flooring, and recently opened back up on Sept. 7. The YMCA is planning to begin a locker room remodel and fitness center expansion later this year.
Company: Great Clips Job Title: Full and Part Time Stylists Incentive: $1,000 Hire on Bonus How to Apply: Call 785-341-4833 and speak with Cassie, or apply online. Company: High Plains Journal Job Title: Accounts Receivable Application Deadline: September 20, 2018 How to Apply: Interested applicants should apply online at www.indeed.com Company: Sunporch of Dodge City Job Title: Director of Nursing Services Duties: Plans, organizes and directs the overall operations of nursing services. How to Apply: Interested applicants should apply in person at 501 W. Beeson Rd. Dodge City, KS 67801 Company: United Wireless Arena Job Title: Event Manager How to Apply: Email resume to admin@unitedwirelessarenda.com; Mail resume to PO Box 1516, Dodge City, KS 67801; Drop off resume to the Ticket Office located at United Wireless Arena
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DODGE CITY BREWING EARNS AWARDS AT COLORADO STATE FAIR Dodge City Brewing is obsessed with making the best beer possible and strive to be their toughest critics. You may remember that they have dumped several batches that they did not think lived up to their standards. Occasionally they like to see how their beers compare to beers of their peers. So they entered several beers in the Craft Beer Competition held at the Colorado State Fair, which is open to craft brewers from all 50 states. Dodge City Brewing is proud that their Fuggley Brown Otter, a Brown (English) Porter, was awarded a bronze medal, and their Coronado Lager, a Vienna Lager was awarded a gold medal. They work hard to make the best beer they can and it feels good to know the BJCP judges at the Colorado State Fair agreed. Dodge City Brewing (DCB) offers craft beer brewed by Larry Cook, an award winning homebrewer and BJCP Certified Beer Judge. Along with the craft beer, DCB has brick-oven pizza made with fresh, house made dough and sauce. There are eight pizzas on the menu. The pizzas are a result of attending pizza school in Staten Island, New York. The owners are excited to bring a brewery to Dodge City, the first in Southwest Kansas.
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The planned destruction of the Officer’s Quarters at Fort Dodge has been extended until the Summer of 2019. This will give the Ford County Historical Society the time to plan for the renovation of the 1868 iconic structure. The noteworthy individuals who have been at the building and Fort among others are General Custer, General Sheridan, General Sherman, Wyatt Earp, Bat Masterson and Buffalo Bill Cody. The preliminary use for the 150 year old Officers Quarters is for a Reception Center for visitors to the Fort. Ford County Historical Society Kent Stehlik - President www.kansashistory.us
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FALL, FOOTBALL AND FUN AT I DON’T CARE FAMILY RESTAURANT THANK YOU!
Leon Lee, Brenda Lee and the entire I Don’t Care Family Restaurant staff want to thank the Dodge City High School class of 1968 for hosting their recent class reunion at I Don’t Care! Whether it is a class reunion, baby shower, retirement party or just a fun night out - contact I Don’t Care to host your event.
ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL?
Football season has started and I Don’t Care will have a free football pool each week! There will be winners for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Each 1st place weekly winner will go into a special drawing for the end of the season final prize. The price will be announced at a later date. Red Demons football games will be shown when available and there will be plenty of food and drink specials before and after the games.
DARTS AND POOL
Come out for free darts and pool on Friday and Saturdays 10 pm to midnight.
I DON’T CARE FAMILY RESTAURANT AND SPORTS BAR 1510 W. Spruce Street Dodge City, KS 67801 www.idontcaresportsbar.com 620-371-6061
CARNEGIE CENTER FOR THE ARTS TO HOST VINTAGE MASQUERADE
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PINNACLE FINANCIAL GROUP REBRANDS TO CARSON WEALTH Pinnacle Financial Group, an independent investment and wealth management firm headquartered in Amarillo, Texas, today announced it has joined Carson Wealth, a Barron’s Hall-of-Fame nationally ranked advisory firm. The team decided to affiliate with Carson Wealth to further strengthen their movement in the financial services industry and set a new standard for the client experience. Both firms bring well-respected brands to the partnership and share a deep-held commitment to making the complex simple for investors. Founder, CEO and wealth advisor, Michael David, will maintain active majority ownership of his firm’s six office locations and he, among Dodge City wealth advisors, Ann Frigon and Shannon Benish, will remain the strategic decision-maker for all business decisions and operations, including 28 stakeholders throughout Texas and Kansas. Currently, Pinnacle Financial Group’s six locations collectively manage $1.1 billion in assets, illustrating their long-standing history in serving the ever-evolving needs of their clients. The firm also announced plans to acquire three additional wealth management firms in Texas, Arizona and California, all of which share Pinnacle Financial Group’s core values, focus on personalized service and strategic vision. Along with the affiliation, Pinnacle Financial Group is able to deliver a personalized digital experience that engages clients and articulates the “value of relationship” in a whole new way by providing a holistic view of a client’s financial plan and highlighting major milestones in the client-advisor relationship, while simultaneously holding advisors accountable to their action items and conveying full transparency to the client. “It’s a transformational leap for both our team and our brand,” said Frigon. “Overnight, we’ve elevated our national presence as one of the most recognized financial services brands in the country, while keeping the interests of our clients at the forefront. The real benefit of this move is how it reaffirms the promise we’ve made to our clients and their families, above all else.” “The Pinnacle Financial Group team has known Carson Wealth for decades,” said Ron Carson, CEO and founder of Carson Group. “We couldn’t be more excited to have such a fast-growing firm represent a new chapter of the Carson Wealth brand. We make the complex simple for clients no matter their phase of life and or level of wealth, and we look forward to seeing that meaningful mission expand with this addition.” In addition to being a mainstay in the Barron’s annual list of top wealth management firms, Carson Wealth was recently added to the Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest growing companies, the Forbes list of America’s Top Wealth Advisors and a top-50 firm for Best Places to Work for Financial Advisors by InvestmentNews. ### About Carson Wealth Founded in 1983, Carson Wealth has grown to become a Barron’s Hall of Fame firm, serving clients through holistic financial planning, disciplined investment strategies and proactive, personal service. Carson Wealth Management Group is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, with the mission to be the most trusted for financial advice. For more information, visit www.carsonwealth.com. *Barron's magazine, October 20, 2014 issue. The Barron’s rankings are based on data provided by over 4,000 of the nation's most productive advisors. Factors included in the rankings: assets under management, revenue produced for the firm, regulatory record, quality of practice and philanthropic work. Investment performance isn't an explicit component because not all advisors have audited results and because performance figures often are influenced more by clients' risk tolerance than by an advisor's investment-picking abilities. Securities offered through Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC. Investment advisory services offered through CWM, LLC, an SEC Registered Investment Advisor. Cetera Advisor Networks LLC is under separate ownership from any other named entity.
SHANNON BENISH, FPQP™ Wealth Advisor sbenish@carsonwealth.com direct: 620.225.2999 fax: 620.225.1673 1206 W. Frontview Street Suite 210 Dodge City, KS 67801
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UPDATES FROM THE DODGE CITY CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU KANSAS ACTIVE SHOOTER MITIGATION PROGRAM A partnership between the Dodge City Area Chamber of Commerce, the Dodge City/Ford County Development Corporation, and the Dodge City Convention and Visitors Bureau has resulted in an informational presentation from the Kansas Highway Patrol concerning safety, as the “Kansas Active Shooter Mitigation Program” is set for 10:00 AM, Wednesday, October 3rd, at the Boot Hill Casino and Resort Conference Center. The Kansas Active Shooter Mitigation Program, presented by Michael Racy and Tod Hileman, Technical Troopers with the Kansas Highway Patrol, will address active shooter awareness in the workplace and encourage crisis planning. It will help the audience explore various options in their planning and response to this tragic phenomenon. The Dodge City Police Department and Ford County Sheriff ’s Office will be on hand to answer questions, about local building assessment opportunities. To register for this free training, please contact the Dodge City Area Chamber of Commerce at (620) 227-3119, or register online. PHEASANT HUNTING CONTEST Dodge City Convention and Visitors Bureau announce the annual pheasant hunting contest. 150 banded pheasants will be released in Ford County near Dodge City. If you are lucky enough to bag one of the banded birds you have the opportunity to win a variety of prizes from the community sponsors. For more information contact the Dodge City Visitors Center 620-225-8186 or go to http://www.visitdodgecity.org/459/PheasantHunting-Contest.
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Look What The Ambassadors Have Been Up To! Interested in getting involved with the Ambassadors? Contact Marisa Vargas at 620-227-3119 or by email at mvargas@dodgechamber.com
Sunflower Bank hosted the August Chamber Coffee at their main branch located at 2408 N. 1st Ave. The coffee was well attended by Chamber staff, Ambassadors, Sunflower Bank staff and business community members.
PO Box 37 • 100 McArtor Rd. Dodge City, KS 67801 620-225-2622 www.diamond-roofing.com
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Tasty treats from Fettle Bistro’s new menu were available on Saturday for community members to sample.
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Chamber Membership Director, Marisa Vargas, visited with Taylor Munsch, Paisley and Pearls owner, and Karla Springer, YMCA Membership Director, at the Fettle Bistro Ribbon Cutting.
On Saturday, September 15, the Chamber Ambassadors welcomed Fettle Bistro to the Dodge City business community. Fettle Bistro offers healthy breakfast and lunch options Monday through Saturday 7:00 am - 3:00pm and they are located at 509 N. 2nd Ave. in Downtown Dodge City.
2018 Ambassadors
Jason Hennigh - Landmark National Bank Kennedy St. George - Victory Electric Karla Springer - Dodge City YMCA Cassie Roths - Dodge City YMCA Laura Tawater - Boot Hill Museum Erica Walsh - Hampton Inn & Suites Joe Nuci - Real Estate Professionals
Todd Schriner - United Wireless Jerri Imgarten - Victory Electric Maria Ferreiro - Sunflower Bank Jennifer Herrera - KWCH Aaron Kite - Rebein Brothers Aaron Atzbach - Western State Bank Cindy Soriano - G&C Insurance and Tax