ADVANTAGE
MARCH 2025
MEMBER
WHO WE ARE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Chairman-Josh Guthrie, Guthrie Floorcovering
Vice Chair –John Bogner, Dodge City Days Chairman
Past Chairman – Matt Morrison, Oread RX
Secretary - Michelle Salinas, RE/MAX Villa
Chris Ragland, United Wireless Arena managed by Venue Works
Alicia Edwards, Arrowhead West & Helen’s Gifts, Outdoors & Pawn
Sarah Gunkel, Davis & McCann, P.A.
Brad Herter, Western State Bank
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
EX OFFICIO MEMBERS
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
CHAMBER STAFF
Karla Lees, President/CEO klees@dodgechamber.com
Joni Wittman, Events & Marketing Director jwittman@dodgechamber com
Shawn Smith, Business & Communications 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 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 longterm 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
DODGE CITY DAYS 2025 THEME ANNOUNCED: “WOMEN OF THE WEST”
New Chamber Member
AFLAC - TYLER DYER BLUE KANSAS
march membership renewals
Ascendance Trucks Midwest, LLC (1 years)
Best Western North Edge Inn (4 years)
Best Western Plus Country Inn & Suites (4 years)
Central Care Cancer Center (11 years)
Davis Electric Inc (30 years)
Debra Burns, CPA, LLC (5 years)
Diamond Roofing (46 years)
First Dental (13 years)
Food Safety Net Services (2 years)
Glik's (7 years)
Julia's Bookkeeping LLC (1 years)
Love & Bloom Flower Boutique (2 years)
Main Street Dodge City (14 years)
Mariah Hills Golf Course (17 years)
Michelle Salinas - Associate Broker RE/MAX VILLA (6 years)
Phillips Chiropractic and Physical Therapy Center (20 years)
PRMC (Clinic Services and Bone & Joint) (24 years)
Riddle's Jewelry (3 years)
S&P Catering LLC (3 years)
Salon Exotica (13 years)
Shelter Insurance - Jason Putnam Insurance Agency, LLC (49 years)
Soulspring Spa and Wellness (3 years)
Southwest Kansas Storm (1 years)
The Cowboy Capital Saloon & Grill (4 years) Vicki Smith, Realtor - Hobbs Realty (1 years)
FEBRUARY 2025 EVENT PICTURES
LEGISLATIVE COFFEE FEB 1, 2025
FEB 11, 2025
COFFEE AT
WHOLESALE ELECTRIC FEB 11, 2025
RIBBON CUTTING AT THE DODGE CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY FEB 21, 2025
CHAMBER
STANION
RIBBON CUTTING AT STANION WHOLESALE ELECTRIC
RIBBON CUTTING AT LOVE & BLOOM - CAFE BONITA FEB 20, 2025
FAIRYTALE ROMANCE
Buckle Now Open in New Space at Village Square Mall
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Dodge City, KS) – Denim destination and specialty retailer, The Buckle, Inc. (Buckle), is proud to announce its relocation within Village Square Mall in Dodge City, KS. The new location is officially open across from Hibbett Sports and Teammates are excited to welcome guests into the new space. Known for showcasing a carefully curated selection of styles and brands, Buckle has become a popular destination for trending tops, shoes, accessories, and, of course, jeans. Buckle is the go-to for a new look with styles arriving daily from top national brands like Free People, SOREL, Levi’s, White Crow, Rock Revival, HEYDUDE™, Oakley, Hurley, Hidden, Billabong, Ray-Ban, and more. Buckle also offers a unique selection of styles you can’t find anywhere else from its private-label brands like BKE, Buckle Black, Outpost Makers, Gimmicks, Willow & Root, and Departwest. With over 200 brands, guests can truly find their personal style at Buckle. The new store layout is designed to create an enhanced and immersive shopping experience for guests to find styles that are true to their look. Buckle has always been known for its exceptional guest services with Teammates who are passionate about creating the most enjoyable shopping experience possible for their guests. Offering services like free hemming, gift packaging, personal styling, Buy it Today, Get it Today, Buckle Rewards, and Buckle Credit Card special offers, Buckle makes finding the perfect styles simple and enjoyable. Guests are invited in to see the new space and Teammates are ready to style the perfect look for any occasion. Those who shop between now and Monday, March 24th are invited to enter to win the store’s grand opening gift card giveaway. Interested applicants can learn more about career opportunities and apply at buckle.jobs. Discover daily new arrivals in-store at Buckle’s new location, shop online at buckle.com, and follow the trends on Instagram @buckle.
