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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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Young Professionals of Wichita
on Apr 09, 2014 / by admin
YPW Leadership Update
Young Professionals of Wichita (YPW) recently announced some changes to their leadership roles. Ian Worrell of INTRUST Bank is now serving as the 2014 Chair. Originally slated to serve as chair-elect in 2014, he accepted this position change when ...
Military Relations
on Apr 03, 2014 / by Gary Plummer
Wayne Roberts – McConnell Air Force Base Champion
Wayne RobertsIt's been gratifying to see Wichita State University basketball coach Gregg Marshall winning national accolades for his outstanding leadership during the last several weeks. Everyone recognizes that success depends on leaders who ...
Membership
on Mar 31, 2014 / by admin
Two Opportunities to Enjoy Live Music for FREE in Wichita
We have two great opportunities for you to win a free pair of tickets to upcoming music events in Wichita!The Tontons as part of The Orpheum Theatre's Emerging Artist Serieson Thursday, April 3&James Taylor and his All-Star Band at INTRUST Bank ...
Membership
on Mar 25, 2014 / by admin
Get moving with Chamber member 5k runs/walks in April
If you’re looking for opportunities to spend more time outside while doing GOOD things for our community, we’ve rounded up a few ideas from our members and staff. Check with your colleagues if you want to team up and attend.Thursday, ...
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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 ...
Membership
on Mar 12, 2014 / by admin
Congratulations to our 10th Annual Small Business of the Year Finalists
Now in its 10th year, our Small Business Awards program offers well-deserved recognition to Wichita small businesses for their achievements and contributions to our community. It provides owners and their employees the opportunity to showcase their ...
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 10, 2014 / by admin
Invitation to bid on McConnell work
There are approximately 10 projects that will be undertaken at McConnell Air Force Base to support the new tanker, should McConnell be confirmed as the selected base in late spring 2014. Bids for the first project, and likely the biggest, are due ...
Wichita Chamber Events
on Mar 05, 2014 / by admin
Honors Night 2014
Our community has many outstanding individuals and organizations, and the Chamber’s Honors Night recognizes some of the finest, following a tradition started more than 50 years ago.The program celebrates an outstanding individual, three ...
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 ...
Economic Development
on Feb 27, 2014 / by Gary Plummer
Economic Development Feasibility Analysis
Gary PlummerAt its first meeting more than a year ago, the Leadership Council chose Growing Primary Jobs as its top priority along with two other priorities: 1) Diversification through Entrepreneurship and 2) Enhance Educational Attainment and ...
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 18, 2014 / by admin
For a Brighter Future
Part three 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 ...
Economic Development
on Feb 14, 2014 / by admin
GWEDC Shares Mission at Cessna Supplier Forum
Debra TeufelBy Debra TeufelThis week GWEDC had the honor of being a presenting sponsor at the Cessna Supplier Forum. This event attended by over 400 in the aviation industry, gave us the opportunity to showcase our Greater Wichita message to an ...
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 ...
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on Jan 23, 2014 / by admin
Don't miss the 2014 Topeka Legislative Reception
Once a year the Chamber provides members with an opportunity to spend an evening in Topeka with our elected officials who shape legislative policy. This year our Legislative Reception takes place on Tuesday, February 11 at the Capitol Plaza ...
Wichita Chamber Events
on Jan 15, 2014 / by admin
Improve Your PowerPoint Presentations with Three Principles
Todd Ramsey with Apples & Arrows visits with Byron West from Luminous Neon, Inc. during the January 15 Sunrise Scrambler. Improve Your PowerPoint Presentations with Three Principles Todd Ramsey, Chief Strategist for Apples & Arrows, has seen ...
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 ...
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on Dec 18, 2013 / by admin
Volunteerism: The importance of the “personal ask”
A recap of the Chamber’s December 17 Sunrise Scrambler at the Wichita Area Technical College. Our December Sunrise Scrambler that showcases area charitable nonprofit organizations is one of our favorite holiday events. It’s a unique ...