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Blog
Wichita Resource Center on COVID-19
on Apr 27, 2020 / by Angie Prather
Chamber Supports Reigniting the Local Economy
The Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce has forwarded a letter of support to the Sedgwick County Commission for reopening and reigniting the regional economy. Encouraged by recent discussions held with County leadership and Kansas Governor Laura ...
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Board of Directors
on Apr 22, 2020 / by Angie Prather
Governor Kelly seeks input from business leaders
Discussions have been taking place during the last several weeks among Chamber Board members and government officials at the county, state and federal level about how to facilitate the next step in recovery from the pandemic crisis. Prioritizing ...
Marketing and Communications
on Apr 21, 2020 / by Angie Prather
Digital Marketing During COVID-19: Three critical platforms you need to update
Making it easier for clients and customers to find your business and familiarize themselves with the changes in your hours, services and products is vital in the current climate. Digital marketing guru Brie E. Anderson joined us this week to share ...
Wichita Chamber Events
on Apr 16, 2020 / by Monica Poe
Planning Creates Opportunity – Chamber’s First Virtual Sunrise Scrambler
The monthly tradition of a Sunrise Scrambler was disrupted in March but we weren’t going to let that stop us from figuring out how to provide educational resources to our members through one of our favorite programs. Yesterday morning we ...
Wichita Resource Center on COVID-19
on Apr 13, 2020 / by Angie Prather
Funding Tool Videos Added to Wichita Resource Center
Last week we added two video interviews to our Wichita Resource Center on COVID-19 to inform our members about several of the local financial resources that are available for area nonprofits and individuals impacted by the current circumstances. ...
Wichita Chamber Events
on Apr 10, 2020 / by Angie Prather
Chamber Industry Call Yields Reflections on Changes to the Finance Industry
The Chamber's series of Industry Calls continued with a second installment on April 9. The roundtable discussion centered on the Finance industry and was moderated by Tracee Adams of Hawthorn Capital and included Matt List with BKD and Brandon ...
Wichita Chamber Events
on Apr 09, 2020 / by Angie Prather
Our Member Business Exchange Goes Virtual
Hosting a monthly opportunity for our members to learn more about each other's products and services is a long-time tradition at the Chamber. It often results in new business for our members and a better understanding of how they can collaborate and ...
Government Relations
on Apr 03, 2020 / by Andrew Wiens
Wichita Regional Chamber Celebrates Creation of Eisenhower Legacy Transportation Program
The Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce commends state leaders for the creation of the Eisenhower Legacy Transportation Program. Governor Kelly today announced the signing of Senate Bill 173, passed by the Kansas Legislature last month, which ...
Wichita Chamber Events
on Apr 01, 2020 / by Angie Prather
A Critical Time for Leadership
This morning the Chamber hosted an Industry Call with area leaders representing the construction field on how they're adapting their businesses in response to the stay-at-home orders and the economic impact of COVID-19 that they're experiencing. The ...
Government Relations
on Mar 19, 2020 / by Andrew Wiens
Update: Unemployment Insurance Benefits Extension Bill Signed by Governor Kelly
As discussed in our blog post on Tuesday, the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce supported legislation extending unemployment insurance (UI) weekly benefits to 26 weeks (from the current formula-determined 16 weeks) until next year. This talent ...
Frequently Asked Questions
on Mar 19, 2020 / by Monica Poe
Customer Communication Tips in Time of Crisis
Recent developments with the coronavirus (COVID-19) are impacting small businesses around the globe. Businesses are trying to keep up to date with the latest news and restrictions, which means now more than ever, businesses must utilize ...
Uncategorized
on Mar 17, 2020 / by Gary Plummer, President and CEO
A Message From Your Chamber President and CEO
Dear Member:
Your Chamber has have been closely monitoring the virus outbreak and its impact on our members and communities. We are committed to serving you, our community and our region during this unprecedented time.
I wanted to provide you with ...
Government Relations
on Mar 17, 2020 / by Andrew Wiens
Unemployment Insurance Bill Heads to Governor Kelly's Desk
The Wichita Regional Chamber decided last month to support legislation extending unemployment insurance (UI) weekly benefits to 26 weeks (from the current formula-determined 16 weeks) until April 2021. This decision was made as a talent retention ...
Frequently Asked Questions
on Mar 13, 2020 / by Angie Prather
Chamber Response to COVID-19
We value our ability to bring people together for advocacy, networking, education and celebrations. Chambers are conveners and connectors. But our first priority is the safety and security of our members, partners, staff and community. Today ...
Member Minute Profile
on Mar 05, 2020 / by Angie Prather
Wichita's Historical Wurlitzer Wows Audiences
David Bernstorf, President Wichita Wurlitzer, Inc. Member since October 2019 2475 N Greenleaf St Wichita KS 67226-1535 wichitawurlitzer.org
Please tell us about the Wichita Wurlitzer. Wichita Wurlitzer, Inc, is a non-profit performing arts ...
Chamber staff
on Mar 04, 2020 / by Angie Prather
Leann Sanchez Joins Chamber
Leann Sanchez has been named a Director of Finance for the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce. Her first day in her full-time position was Monday, March 2.
A graduate of Wichita State University, Sanchez earned a BBA in Accounting. She also ...
Chamber staff
on Feb 18, 2020 / by Angie Prather
Chamber announces staffing updates in Government Relations and Membership
Lauren Poorman has been named the Government Relations Coordinator for the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce. Her first day in her full time position was February 3. Poorman had been working in a temporary part-time capacity for the department ...
Wichita Chamber Events
on Feb 13, 2020 / by Angie Prather
Your Chair's Lunch Action Items
Our February 6 blog post was a recap of our 2020 Chair’s Lunch that focused on intentional inclusion and diversity. We mentioned that attendees were provided with an action item checklist to enhance their engagement in these areas. The list ...
Member Minute Profile
on Feb 12, 2020 / by Angie Prather
Thrasher Continues to Grow in Wichita Community
Gary Mackey, General Manager Thrasher 8853 E. 37th St. N. Facebook | Website Member since April 2018 1-800-827-0702
Please tell us a little bit about your company. Founded in 1975, Thrasher helps homeowners preserve and improve the value of ...
Wichita Chamber Events
on Feb 11, 2020 / by Monica Poe
2020 Honors Night Award Recipients Announced
Following a tradition started in 1963, the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce will celebrate its annual Honors Night event on Thursday, April 23. Honors Night recognizes an outstanding individual, an exceptional young professional, exemplary ...
Wichita Chamber Events
on Feb 06, 2020 / by Angie Prather
Intentional Inclusion – Feeling Safe, Seen, Heard and Respected
Why does the C-suite at Dow, a successful and well-established global company, put so much emphasis on the intentional inclusion of their 37,000 employees? According to their Chief Human Resources Officer & Chief Inclusion Officer, Karen S. ...
Member Minute Profile
on Feb 05, 2020 / by Monica Poe
A Member Minute profile with Hyatt Regency Wichita
Set along the Arkansas River, Hyatt Regency Wichita is a premier hotel in Wichita, Kansas. It offers modern guestrooms, revitalized meeting and wedding venues and the Harvest Kitchen/Bar. Hear from Executive Chef Greg Cook in this latest Member ...
Wichita Chamber Events
on Jan 29, 2020 / by Tram Ngo
Journey Unseen Launches March 24
Between 2010 and 2017, Des Moines netted 32,000 newcomers. Oklahoma City added 52,000 people. Wichita lost a net total of 18,000. A disproportionate number of those departures were college-educated women under age 45 and minorities with an ...
Chamber staff
on Jan 23, 2020 / by Administration
Staffing Changes Announced
Jaime Dupy has been promoted from the Director of Investor of Investor & Strategic Development to Vice President of Investor & Strategic Development for the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce. Dupy has been with the Chamber since 2012 and ...
Government Relations
on Jan 22, 2020 / by Andrew Wiens & Jason Watkins
2020 Legislative Session Forecast – Cloudy with a Chance of Debate
The 2020 Legislative Session began on Jan. 13. Both chambers kicked off the session with speeches by their leadership and the couple of new members to the legislature were seated by Tuesday. Each year, all Kansas legislators receive the Wichita ...
Wichita Chamber Events
on Jan 17, 2020 / by Monica Poe
Introducing Energize Wichita, A New Chamber Program
For almost 15 years, the Chamber has convened community and business leaders for City-to City Leadership Visits. These leadership visits give insight to what our peer cities are doing well and help Wichitans find best practices then customize them ...
Board of Directors
on Jan 07, 2020 / by admin
Everett to Level Up with 2020 Chamber Board
As part of our Annual Meeting on Nov. 19, our 2020 Board of Directors was officially announced. Junetta Everett, Vice President of Professional Relations at Delta Dental of Kansas, Inc., will serve as Board Chair. Ben Hutton of Hutton will serve as ...
Chamber staff
on Jan 03, 2020 / by Angie Prather
Dale Seiwert Joins Chamber as Vice President
Dale Seiwert has joined the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce as the organization’s Vice President of Finance and Administration. He started his position on January 2.
Seiwert will utilize his management, accounting and finance experience ...
Board of Directors
on Dec 19, 2019 / by Angie Prather
LEVEL UP in 2020
Today’s monthly CHAMBER UPDATE in the Wichita Eagle includes a brief bio about our 2020 Chair, Junetta Everett. An executive with Delta Dental who has been involved with the Chamber for a number of years, Junetta shares her latest ...
Leadership programs
on Dec 04, 2019 / by Ryan Bond, 2019 Chair for Leadership Wichita Board of Trustees
Leadership Wichita Creates Knowing Experiences
There’s a big difference between knowing about something or someone and knowing that person or thing. To know requires experience, it requires getting up close, and in many cases it requires a personal connection. Those encounters shape the ...