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Wichita Chamber Events
on May 22, 2014 / by admin
Building a Culture that Delivers World-Class Service
Jamie HaenggiA recap of the May Sunrise ScramblerChamber member Protection 1 embraces a two-word mission statement: To Grow. The company’s 2,500 employees at 75 branches clearly understand how to accomplish that mission.During today’s ...
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Economic Development
on May 19, 2014 / by admin
Is Wichita Satisfied?
Gary Schmitt(reprint of guest editorial published in the Wichita Eagle May 18, 2014 by Gary Schmitt, chairman of the Greater Wichita Economic Development Coalition.) Wichita’s economic recovery has been painfully slow. We’ve worked hard ...
Economic Development
on May 16, 2014 / by admin
We’re seeking your input on jobs plan
Wayne Chambers(reprint of guest editorial published in the Wichita Business Journal May 16, 2014)Wichita and surrounding communities lost one in ten jobs during the recent recession. This does not include the full impact of Boeing leaving and the ...
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on May 13, 2014 / by admin
National Small Business Week: May 12-16
Each year since 1963, the U.S. President has issued a proclamation announcing National Small Business Week, which recognizes the contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners. This year, that week falls on May 12-16.Small ...
Economic Development
on May 06, 2014 / by Gary Plummer
Will Wichita Accelerate Competition for Primary Jobs?
Gary SchmittGary Schmitt, Chairman of the Greater Wichita Economic Development Coalition (GWEDC), will present a Jobs Fund Plan to members of the Wichita City Council during a workshop held later this morning. The workshop takes place following the ...
Wichita Chamber Events
on Apr 17, 2014 / by Gary Plummer
Successful Business Leaders Share Valuable Insight
Jim Holt of Mid American Credit UnionThe April Sunrise Scrambler event is always devoted to learning lessons from our Small Business Awards finalists. It’s a rare opportunity to hear directly from some of our must successful business ...
Membership
on Apr 16, 2014 / by admin
Run, walk, or cycle at these May Chamber member events
May is just around the corner and so are several opportunities to get out and get some fresh spring air while doing good things for our community!Sunday, May 4 – Prairie Fire Spring Half MarathonTake part in the Spring Prairie Fire half ...
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on Mar 24, 2014 / by admin
Which Chamber is Which?
There are several different chambers of commerce working on behalf of businesses in the Wichita area: the Wichita Metro Chamber of Commerce, the Kansas Chamber of Commerce, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.When the media reports its story, the term ...
Wichita Chamber Events
on Mar 19, 2014 / by admin
The Importance of Redesign and Rebranding
A recap from our March Sunrise ScramblerChamber member Bill Gardner shared his branding and design knowledge during the March 19 Sunrise Scrambler that was held at the newly remodeled Holiday Inn East. (Check out the Holiday Inn East Facebook page ...
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on Mar 19, 2014 / by admin
Be entered to win James Taylor concert tickets
Would you like to see James Taylor and his All-Star Band at INTRUST Bank Arena on June 20? Follow our blog to be entered to win a pair of tickets! Click the orange "Follow" button in the top right corner of this page. Enter your email address. Click ...
Government Relations
on Mar 17, 2014 / by admin
Recap of the 2014 Education Issue Forum
School superintendents from the Andover, Derby, Goddard, Maize, and Wichita public schools took part in a moderated discussion on education in front of 200 attendees at a luncheon hosted by the Wichita Metro Chamber of Commerce on March 13. You can ...
Economic Development
on Mar 14, 2014 / by Gary Plummer
Chamber's speaker, Jim Clifton, provides inspiration for Junior Achievement
It was my pleasure to attend the annual Junior Achievement (JA) Wichita Business Hall of Fame event that took place on March 11 at the Hyatt. JA inducted three well-known Wichita business leaders to the Hall of Fame and you can read more about them ...
Young Professionals of Wichita
on Mar 11, 2014 / by Gary Plummer
Building Your Pipeline Through Internships
Internships. What are they? Why are they important? Why should I create an internship program? How can I make the intern’s experience a positive, educational one? How much do I have to pay them? Where can I find them?These were the questions ...
Economic Development
on Mar 04, 2014 / by Gary Plummer
Wichita Eagle’s Progress Edition Provides Insight into the Community
The Wichita Eagle’s Progress edition published a few days ago on March 2. This annual update on our community provides information about how Wichita and the surrounding areas are advancing in four key areas: Where we ...
Young Professionals of Wichita
on Feb 25, 2014 / by admin
The Chamber Member Impact
Part four of a four-part series on Young Professionals of WichitaBy Suzy FinnExecutive Director Suzy Finn (pictured) joined Young Professionals of Wichita (YPW) staff in 2013. As an active member of YPW for several years, Finn served as an ...
Wichita Chamber Events
on Feb 19, 2014 / by admin
FAIL Is Not A Four-Letter Word
Aaron BushellA recap of the February 2014 Sunrise Scrambler by Aaron BushellWhat do Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Edison, Steve Jobs, Walt Disney, Oprah Winfrey, J.K. Rowling, Michael Jordan, and the Wright Brothers have in common? They share another bond ...
Young Professionals of Wichita
on Feb 12, 2014 / by admin
The Diversity Difference
Part two of a four-part series on Young Professionals of WichitaBy Suzy FinnExecutive Director Suzy Finn (pictured) joined Young Professionals of Wichita (YPW) staff in 2013. As an active member of YPW for several years, Finn served as an Ambassador ...
Economic Development
on Feb 11, 2014 / by Gary Plummer
February 6 Chairman’s Lunch Focused on Wichita’s Economic Recovery
We were pleased to have a SOLD OUT crowd attend our annual Chairman’s Lunch last Thursday. The discussion-style format provided some great insight into how our local leadership views the need to strengthen our local economy. Both The Wichita ...
Economic Development
on Feb 10, 2014 / by admin
Beth Shelton joins GWEDC
Beth Shelton has joined the Greater Wichita Economic Development Coalition as the Manager of Business Development. She has more than five years of economic development experience and was most recently employed as the Director of Economic Development ...
Economic Development
on Jan 31, 2014 / by admin
Wichita’s Talent Pool – Keeping It Deep
Part one of a four-part series on Young Professionals of WichitaBy Suzy FinnExecutive Director Suzy Finn (pictured) joined Young Professionals of Wichita (YPW) staff in 2013. As an active member of YPW for several years, Finn served as an Ambassador ...
Government Relations
on Jan 13, 2014 / by admin
Kansas Legislature Begins 2014 Session Today
The 2014 Kansas Legislature convenes this afternoon and the Chamber will once again be advocating for a better business environment that promotes investment, innovation, and job creation. Dan Voorhis of The Wichita Eagle sat down with the ...
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on Jan 08, 2014 / by Gary Plummer
Welcome to Mr. Wayne Chambers, our 2014 Chairman
I am pleased to welcome Mr. Wayne Chambers as our 2014 Board Chairman. He has served on the Chamber Board since 2011 and is a previous co-chair of Visioneering. Due to his experience and a last name of “Chambers,” it seems he was ...
Membership
on Jan 07, 2014 / by admin
Important Benefits of Joining Your Local Chamber of Commerce
In my position as manager of membership development at the Wichita Metro Chamber of Commerce, I am always looking for ways to add benefits for our current and future members. However, there are certain benefits that are inherent for anyone who joins ...
Wichita Chamber Events
on Nov 20, 2013 / by admin
EXTENDING YOUR BRAND’S REACH - Sunrise Scrambler Recap
Presented at Wichita Metro Chamber Sunrise ScramblerNovember 20, 2013Jennifer Szambecki, Brand Manager for the Kansas Turnpike Authority, was on a mission during her presentation at this week’s Sunrise Scrambler -- to help all of us extend ...
Economic Development
on Nov 06, 2013 / by admin
This is My Town
Last night nearly 1,000 area business leaders had the opportunity to hear the Chairman and CEO of Gallup, Jim Clifton, share his thoughts about how to stimulate job growth. Mr. Clifton’s presentation was part of the Chamber’s Annual ...
Economic Development
on Oct 30, 2013 / by admin
Recap of Recent GWEDC Happenings
Last week your GWEDC team hit the trifecta of high-profile marketing events aimed at stimulating job creation and investment in the region. All three events just happened to be in and around the Las Vegas area making this a very cost-effective ...
Book Reviews
on Oct 22, 2013 / by Gary Plummer
CliffsNotes on Clifton: Part One
Best Take-Aways from "The Coming Jobs War" - Part OneAs I mentioned in last week’s blog post, the Chamber has distributed over 300 copies of Gallup CEO and Chairman Jim Clifton’s book, The Coming Jobs War, to area leaders.The 225-page ...
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on Oct 21, 2013 / by admin
Input needed for Wichita Area Technical College (WATC) Accreditation Evaluation
WATC has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association since 2008. The College is currently seeking comments from the public in preparation for an accrediting evaluation in early 2014. Comments may be submitted ...
Book Reviews
on Oct 16, 2013 / by admin
The Coming Jobs War – Book Review
Jim Clifton’s book, The Coming Jobs War, initially came to my attention when some of my Chamber colleagues around the country started discussing his research and approach to job creation. His message was resonating with communities that ...
Membership
on Oct 11, 2013 / by admin
Celebrating Milestones With Our Members
There are few things as rewarding as celebrating important milestones with our Chamber members. Milestone events help companies mark their progress in a very public way for their own employees as well as the rest of the community.This year ...