Annual Meeting

The Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce invites you to

December 2, 2026

ABOUT THE EVENT

The Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting serves to recap the year’s achievements, recognize the outgoing Board chair, welcome the incoming Board leadership and discuss the strategic priorities for the upcoming year. This event is open to both Chamber members and the community-at-large.

We're excited to be joined by Stephanie Link!

As Chief Investment Strategist and Portfolio Manager at Hightower Advisors, Stephanie brings more than 30 years of investment experience and a deep understanding of the forces shaping the economy and financial markets. Stephanie regularly appears on CNBC programs including Halftime Report, Squawk Box and Closing Bell, providing insight on the trends and issues impacting businesses, investors and the broader economy.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

Presenting Sponsor

Diamond Sponsor

Platinum Sponsors
Bank of America | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas | RCB Bank

VIP Sponsor
6 Meridian

Print Sponsor
Rand Graphics Inc.

Sponsorship opportunities are available. Email Chelsea Dyer for details on how your business can amplify its engagement with Annual Meeting 2026.

Previous Annual Meeting Speakers

2025 Shawn Achor | Happiness Psychology Expert

2024 Sam Jordan | Futurist, Future Today Institute

2023 Marcus Lemonis | Star of CNBC's "The Profit" and Chairman & CEO of Camping World, the nation’s largest RV and outdoor retailer, and Good Sam, the world’s largest RV owner’s organization

2022 Arthur C. Brooks | Economist, Social Scientist & Author | The Harvard Kennedy School and Harvard Business School

2021   Patrick Lencioni | Founder of the Table Group

2020 Joe Hart I President and CEO of Dale Carnegie Training

2019 Paul Begala I CNN Commentator & Michael Steele I Political Analyst

2018 Salvatore (Sal) Giunta | Medal of Honor Recipient

2017 Gregg Marshall | Wichita State Men's Basketball Coach & Dick Vitale | ESPN sportscaster

2016   Daymond John | Star of ABC's "Shark Tank"

2015   Charles Koch | With Joe Scarborough & Mika Brzezinski of MSNBC's "Morning Joe"

2014   Condoleezza Rice | Former U.S. Secretary of State

2013   Jim Clifton | CEO of Gallup

2012   Robert M. Gates | Former U.S. Secretary of Defense

2011   President George W. Bush | 43 President of the United States

2010   Brit Hume | Senior Political Analyst for Fox News and Former Anchor of "Special Report"

2009   Gene Kranz | Apollo 13 NASA Flight Control Director

2008   Doris Kearns Goodwin | American Biographer, Historian and Political Commentator

2007   Tony Snow | Former White House Press Secretary

2006   James Carville | Campaign Manager of the Year in 1993 - Mary Matalin | Assistant to President George W. Bush & Counselor to VP Dick Cheney

2005   President George H. W. Bush | 41st President of the United States