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Young Professionals of Wichita
on Feb 25, 2015 / by Courtney Sendall
25 graduate from YPW’s Leadership Academy
We are pleased to congratulate the 25 young professionals who graduated from Young Professionals of Wichita’s Leadership Academy yesterday evening. Over the course of six weeks, they participated in interactive exercises, issue exploration, ...
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on Feb 20, 2015 / by Courtney Sendall
Latest Wichita magazine, annual summary in your mailbox
Chamber members should have recently received a copy of our 2014 annual summary in the mail. The annual summary highlights our 2014 activities and the results of our membership survey. An electronic version can be seen here.Also included in the ...
Wichita Chamber Events
on Feb 19, 2015 / by Courtney Sendall
Solving the Mystery of Employee Engagement
Employee Engagement: what does that really mean? This month’s Sunrise Scrambler tackled this important topic when Carrie Wiegand of AGH Employer Solutions presented “Destroying Employee Engagement Myths: What Really Matters in Engaging ...
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on Feb 16, 2015 / by Courtney Sendall
Tell us why you love Wichita to be entered to win a ticket on Southwest Airlines
We already know that everyone loves free airfare, so we want to know all of the reasons why you love Wichita! If you would like to be entered to win a ticket on Southwest Airlines, follow us on Twitter (@ventureboldly) and tweet the reasons that you ...
Wichita Chamber Events
on Feb 11, 2015 / by Courtney Sendall
Videos from Chairman’s Lunch available on YouTube
Last week at our Chairman’s Lunch, a panel of community leaders responded to questions raised during last fall’s Fuel the Fire Speaker Series. Almost 500 people were in attendance and heard that by 2020, millennials (those currently ...
Chamber staff
on Feb 02, 2015 / by Angie Prather
Todd accepts permanent position with Chamber
Cindy ToddCindy Todd, who has temporarily staffed the Chamber’s reception desk since last August, recently accepted a full-time position at our organization as the Director of First Impressions. She’s enjoyed using her knowledge about ...
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on Jan 30, 2015 / by Courtney Sendall
Steve Clark to be honored as 2015 Uncommon Citizen
Steve ClarkSteve Clark of Clark Investment Group is the Wichita Metro Chamber of Commerce’s 2015 Uncommon Citizen and will be recognized at the Honors Night celebration on Tuesday, April 21.Established in 1974, the Uncommon Citizen is the ...
Wichita Chamber Events
on Jan 22, 2015 / by Courtney Sendall
Chairman's Lunch panelists announced
Our 2015 Chairman’s Lunch will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 5 at INTRUST Bank Arena. A panel of community leaders and elected officials will answer questions raised during the Fuel the Fire Speaker Series and what ...
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on Jan 20, 2015 / by admin
2015 SBA Emerging Leaders Program to start in April – apply today
By Aless GarveyWichita’s future gets a little brighter with every small business leader that graduates from the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Emerging Leaders Program.The Emerging Leaders Program is provided to only 27 cities ...
Wichita Chamber Events
on Jan 16, 2015 / by Angie Prather
A Community Conversation about Jobs
Jon Rosell and Holly Landon discuss the February 5 Chairman's Lunch on 99.7 LITE FM's Lite is Local program that airs at 8 a.m. on Sunday, January 18.Join us for the annual Chairman’s Lunch at INTRUST Bank Arena on Thursday, February 5, as ...
Wichita Chamber Events
on Jan 15, 2015 / by Angie Prather
Self-Care Stress Management
Shelley Smith and Don Cantwell from Commercial Mechanical Inc. learned more about coping with stress during the Chamber's January Sunrise Scrambler.How do you avoid burnout at work and in your personal life? Suzie DeVaughn, LMSW, provided members ...
Wichita Chamber Events
on Jan 08, 2015 / by Courtney Sendall
2015 Honors Night recipients announced
Each year, we recognize individual, corporate, and architectural achievement at our Honors Night celebration. The 2015 event will be held on Tuesday, April 21.“Honors Night celebrates an outstanding individual, exemplary corporate citizens, ...
Chamber staff
on Jan 07, 2015 / by Angie Prather
Sendall promoted to Communications Manager
Courtney Sendall has been promoted to Communications Manager.Courtney Sendall joined the Wichita Metro Chamber of Commerce in February 2013 as our Communication Coordinator. Over the last several years she’s expanded and updated the ...
Board of Directors
on Jan 06, 2015 / by admin
Wayne Chambers: Champion of collaboration and alignment
By Jon Rosell, 2015 Chamber Chair Jon Rosell and Wayne Chambers at the 2014 Annual Meeting2014 Chamber Chair Wayne Chambers closed our December Board meeting with some eloquent remarks. He defined his 12-month term as a “privilege to ...
Board of Directors
on Jan 05, 2015 / by admin
Introducing our 2015 board officers
Jon RosellOur 2015 Board Chairman and Chair-Elect were officially introduced at a recent board meeting. Jon Rosell, Executive Director of the Medical Society of Sedgwick County, will serve as the 2015 Board Chairman. Barry Schwan, Owner of House of ...
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on Dec 31, 2014 / by Courtney Sendall
Top 5 Events of 2014
Tis the season to make lists, so we have made a list of the Chamber’s top five 2014 events.5. Golf Classic - Held at the Wichita Country Club, 250 people took part in a day of networking on the green. Be sure to save the date of June 1 for ...
Chamber staff
on Dec 22, 2014 / by Courtney Sendall
Janelle Bogart to depart Chamber
Account Executive Janelle Bogart will depart the Chamber after 1.5 years of service. During that time, she brought joy to our workplace and very effectively showcased the Chamber to many prospects and new members.Beginning Dec. 29, Janelle will ...
Chamber staff
on Dec 18, 2014 / by Courtney Sendall
Suzie Ahlstrand departs Chamber after 27 years
Suzie Ahlstrand, Executive Vice President of Community Advancement, is leaving the Wichita Metro Chamber of Commerce at the end of this calendar year. The information about her scheduled departure was shared with the Chamber's Board of Directors at ...
Wichita Chamber Events
on Dec 18, 2014 / by Courtney Sendall
Fire Back – A recap of the Sunrise Scrambler with Jared Estes
In 2005, Jared Estes, his wife Paige, and two friends were hit by a drunk driver on Kellogg. Jared sustained burns to more than 50% of his body, and Paige sadly did not survive the crash.Jared shared his story with a sold-out Sunrise Scrambler crowd ...
Government Relations
on Dec 16, 2014 / by Courtney Sendall
Chamber adopts 2015 Legislative Agenda
The Chamber board of directors recently adopted the 2015 Chamber Legislative Agenda based on issues identified by Chamber members and staff that could impact business in the upcoming year. The agenda is designed to support the Chamber’s ...
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on Dec 12, 2014 / by Courtney Sendall
Chamber President, Chairman be to featured on Lite Is Local broadcast
Chamber President Gary Plummer and 2015 Board Chairman Jon Rosell will be the featured guests on Sunday morning’s Lite Is Local broadcast on 99.7 LITE FM. During the interview with host Gayla Crouse, the two share their favorite takeaways from ...
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on Dec 11, 2014 / by Courtney Sendall
APEX Engineering International, GWEDC announce 108 new jobs with County approval now added to City
Wichita-based APEX Engineering International LLC (AEI), a fully integrated producer of aircraft parts and assemblies for both new and existing aircraft, has selected Wichita for a new project to build large aircraft sub-assemblies for Tier 1s and ...
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on Dec 09, 2014 / by Courtney Sendall
Start the New Year with a vacation on us
We can't think of a better way to start 2015 than by planning a vacation with FREE airfare! So we are giving away a Southwest Airlines ticket to one lucky blog follower. Entries will be accepted now through January 9.Here's how to enter: Click the ...
Wichita Chamber Events
on Dec 08, 2014 / by Courtney Sendall
Dr. Condoleezza Rice inspires Wichita crowd at Chamber Annual Meeting
Last week’s Annual Meeting kicked off with 2014 Board Chairman Wayne Chambers passing the gavel to 2015 Chairman Jon Rosell and ended with Dr. Condoleezza Rice answering questions submitted by the public. A crowd of 3,000 people were in ...
Wichita Chamber Events
on Dec 02, 2014 / by Courtney Sendall
Now accepting nominations for our 2015 Small Business Awards
The Wichita Metro Chamber is accepting nominations for the 2015 Small Business Awards now through Friday, Dec. 12. The program, presented by Balco, Inc. and Icon Structures Inc., offers well-deserved recognition to small businesses for their ...
Chamber staff
on Nov 26, 2014 / by Courtney Sendall
Happy Thanksgiving, From Your Chamber
As Thanksgiving draws near and we count our blessings (and not calories), we are mindful of how thankful we are for each and every member. It is the businesses and people of Wichita that make our jobs fulfilling, and we hope everyone enjoys the ...
Wichita Chamber Events
on Nov 20, 2014 / by Angie Prather
Leadership quotes that motivate WSU Shockers
Holly Landon of the Chamber and Sheryl Wohlford of Automation Plus greeted Sunrise Scrambler presenter Steve Dickie before this month's event.The members of Wichita State University's (WSU) men's basketball team have gained national attention for ...
Wichita Chamber Events
on Nov 19, 2014 / by Angie Prather
Good, better, best. Never let it rest.
Steve Dickie is the Character Coach for Wichita State University's men's basketball team.Every Wichita State University (WSU) men's basketball player knows how to finish the rhyme that serves as the headline for today's blog post. It's the Shocker ...
Economic Development
on Nov 13, 2014 / by Gary Plummer
Chamber and partners to work on community issues
There’s no getting around the fact that we’re disappointed with the results of the sales tax election on November 4 in Wichita. I believe we missed an opportunity to move Wichita forward.But the sun did come up on November 5 and there ...
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on Nov 06, 2014 / by Courtney Sendall
Countdown to Condoleezza Rice
With less than one month remaining until our Annual Meeting with Dr. Condoleezza Rice, Board Chairman Wayne Chambers and Business Services Manager Angie Elliott will be guests on 99.7 Lite FM’s Lite is Local show this Sunday at 8 a.m. to talk ...