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Blog
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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 ...
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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 ...
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on Dec 09, 2013 / by Gary Plummer
Photo: Gary Plummer, Tim Witsman of WIBA
Chamber President Gary Plummer and WIBA President Tim Witsman paused for a photograph at a holiday reception sponsored by the Non Profit Chamber of Service on December 5 at Abode. Plummer and Witsman have forged a partnership between the Chamber and ...
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 14, 2013 / by admin
What Made the KC-46A Tanker Hearing a Success
We had a successful Public Hearing for the KC-46A Tanker program this week. More than 150 people actually signed in with the Air Force and we counted 200+ attendees. It was impressive to see so many business leaders, elected officials, and area ...
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on Nov 07, 2013 / by admin
Why the Tanker Public Hearing is crucial to success
Earlier this year more than 300 people attended a Public Scoping meeting at the Hughes Metropolitan Complex. Their presence sent a strong statement to the Air Force that south central Kansans were serious about their support of McConnell AFB. In ...
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 ...
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on Oct 31, 2013 / by Gary Plummer
What do Tim Brown, Bob Weeks and Judge Phil Journey have in common?
All three of these Wichitans questioned Jim Clifton, Chairman and CEO of Gallup, during a recent SKYPE interview on KAKE-TV’s program, THIS WEEK IN KANSAS. Mr. Clifton is the author of the book, The Coming Jobs War, and is the speaker at the ...
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 23, 2013 / by Gary Plummer
CliffsNotes on Clifton: Part Two
Best Take-Aways from “The Coming Jobs War” – Part TwoEvery strategy about everything Wichita does has to relate to small-business creation and acceleration. As promised, here are some of the best take-aways from chapters seven ...
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 ...
Economic Development
on Oct 18, 2013 / by admin
Hosting Chamber Executives from Across South Central Kansas
This week the Wichita Metro Chamber of Commerce hosted a group of 15 Chamber executives from across South Central Kansas. The group hadn't formally met in several years. We assembled to discuss whether we should resurrect our regional group and ...
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 ...
Economic Development
on Oct 03, 2013 / by admin
KNSS Issues 2013 Program – The Coming Jobs War
Who is responsible for job creation? What has the Chamber done to secure new jobs for the Wichita Metro area? Has Wichita been hit harder than other communities during the recession? What are companies looking for when they look at Wichita as a ...
Wichita Chamber Events
on Oct 02, 2013 / by admin
GLOBAL INSIGHT. LOCAL ACTION.
The op ed piece in the September 29 edition of The Wichita Eagle, Local action needed in global jobs war, by Wichita Metro Chamber Chair Debbie Gann, couldn’t have been timelier. The front-page story of the same edition, Layoffs leave Wichita ...
Wichita Chamber Events
on Sep 25, 2013 / by admin
EXPOsure Wichita 2013 Recap
Thank you to everyone who had a part in making EXPOsure Wichita 2013 a success. Whether you were one of the 187 who exhibited or the 1,500 who attended, we were glad to see you there. (Click here for the complete list of exhibitors.)Below is the ...