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Sometimes all it takes is that small moment of inspiration to create a business that is truly unique. Conan Fugit and his wife, Katherine, turned their love of campers and photography into a thriving photo booth business that travels to events all ...

In a world full of chaos, trying to remain open and pay employees is an ongoing challenge for small businesses, but the Small Business Administration (SBA) can provide assistance to new businesses or established companies that need the help. Wayne ...

It’s all in the family with Shea by Dolce. Carla Lawless’s daughter was inspired to create beauty products to assist with her own eczema struggles while leveraging her engineering knowledge. Now, Carla and her three daughters have ...

Does your online presence need an upgrade? Krissy Buck, Program Director of Digital Marketing at WSU Tech, joins the show to talk all things social media and digital presence. Co-hosts Don and Ebony pepper Krissy with questions aimed to help ...

We’re all Small Business Champions! Let’s celebrate Small Business Month. I firmly believe that Wichita is made better because YOU have chosen to do business in this great city. So, let’s all approach Small Business Month with ...

Beginning as a passion side-project, Mary Billings came to a crossroads with her party company, Love of Character. Faced with uncertainty, she left the safety and security of a corporate job to pursue growing her own business full time. Join ...

Expanding a business just mere weeks before a pandemic sets in? That’s exactly what happened to Sherrie Hill when she expanded her dry cleaning business in March of 2020. Joining co-hosts Don Sherman and Ebony Clemons-Ajibolade, they explore ...

Sometimes it's not about creating a new business but more about bringing it to a new location. James Barfield discusses being a franchisee for a larger brand, Squeegee Squad, and how he focuses on being a resource partner locally in Wichita. Joining ...

Hi! I’m Kim Doze-Lohmann with Martin Pringle Law Firm. For the past four years, I have had the pleasure of serving on the Board of Trustees for Leadership Wichita, and the last two as Chair/Co-chair. As I reflect on 2020 and the difficult ...

Inventors come from all over the world and Ethan Eck has found the right spot to perfect his inventions in Kingman, Kansas. Ethan, owner of Eck Fabrication, founded his company in 2013. The company started with the development of the patented ...

One thing that often is forgotten when starting and running your own business is how you finish. On our first deep dive conversation, Chad Hanson from Emprise Bank joins us to talk about succession planning for your business. Our co-hosts Don ...

We are pleased to announce several staff changes in our Community Advancement department! Due to growing momentum and engagement in our Diversity Equity and Inclusion department, Jonathan Long, currently Director of Community Advancement, will now ...

Growing a business in Wichita, some think it's not possible. But Luis Rodriguez is convinced that Wichita is a location for growing any kind of business, particularly the technology kind. He joins co-hosts Don Sherman and Ebony Clemons-Ajibolade to ...

Sometimes where you end up is not where you expected. April Albert, owner of Four Feathers Boutique, joins co-hosts Don Sherman and Ebony Clemons-Ajibolade to share how she unexpectedly pivoted from eCommerce to having her own storefront.

Following a tradition started in 1963, the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Honors Night recognizes an outstanding individual, an exceptional young professional, exemplary corporate citizens, exceptional commitment to the community, and ...

After an unprecedented year, the Chamber is pleased to announce four promotions this week to recognize a few of our staff members. Dale Seiwert, Vice President of Finance and Administrations, will be promoted to Chief Financial Officer. Chelsea Dyer is being promoted to Director of Engagement, Rebecca Saxton is being promoted to Director of Data Operations and Chevis Rebstock has been named Director of Member Relations. Congratulations to each of them on their well deserved promotions!

Sometimes a simple idea can explode into a full-blown business. Eddie Sandoval started Pinole Blue in his dorm room at Wichita State and now finds his products on grocery store shelves. Pinole Blue offers cookies, protein balls and different flavors ...

Hexcode Designs is a one-stop marketing and branding agency located in downtown Wichita. Hexcode means “the six-digit code that informs the browser to display the color of your website.” A graduate of Wichita State University, Chrissy ...

Throughout the years, McClelland Inc. has been a business staple in Wichita since 1928. Even being in a market dominated by technology shifts, this family business has continued to evolve. The largest and most experienced sound engineering and contracting firm in the state of Kansas.

It’s no joke, exhibit and display company Red Door Three was founded on April Fool’s Day in 2014. Hosts Don Sherman and Ebony Clemons-Ajibolade are joined by owner Stacy Edmundson discussing her passion for helping her customers. Learn ...

Being a small family business means wearing a lot of different hats. While the title says Marketing Manager, Brandon Huynh does a lot more than that in the business his father started more than 15 years ago. He joins co-hosts Don Sherman and Ebony ...

Exemplify 785-643-5601 www.exemplifyleadership.com Follow on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn Carl Bowden, Exemplify Founder and Leadership Coach, joined the Chamber earlier this year. He’s already participated in a special Chamber event ...

Sometimes junk and scrap just finds its way into your blood. Co-hosts Don Sherman and Ebony Clemons-Ajibolade are joined by AllMetal Recycling’s Clint Cornejo to talk about how leading a recycling and scrap business has turned into his ...

Specs Eyewear 316-315-0066 1423 N. Webb Rd #129 Wichita, KS 67206 www.specseyewear.com Follow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Locally owned, Specs has evolved from one little kiosk to four big stores located in Wichita and Hutchinson. ...

It isn’t often you get to talk about a business older than electricity. Jennifer Barnard, co-owner of Tillie’s Flowers, joins co-hosts Don Sherman and Ebony Clemons-Ajibolade to discuss the second oldest business in Wichita.

Ben Hutton, CEO of Hutton and 2021 Chamber Chair, has secured John Mackey as the speaker for the February 11 Chamber Chair’s Kickoff event. The Co-Founder and CEO of Whole Foods Market, Mackey is a well-known leader in the conscious capitalism ...

Episode two of the Wichita Chamber Business Accelerator with co-hosts Don Sherman and Ebony Clemons-Ajibolade dives into conversation with Jennifer McDonald, founder of Jenny Dawn Cellars.

Join us for episode 1 of Wichita Chamber Business Accelerator with cohosts Don Sherman and Ebony Clemons-Ajibolade. Their guest is Sheryl Wohlford with Automation-Plus who covers everything from utilizing LinkedIn to connect with customers to finding the "sweet spot" in their company size.

Eck Fabrication 620-491-0461 525 NW 20 Ave. Kingman, KS 67068 eckfab.com Follow on Facebook A member of the Chamber affiliate, The Wichita Manufacturers Association, Eck Fabrication (EckFab) joined the Chamber last fall. The company's founder and ...

A weekly podcast devoted to supporting and learning from area business owners launches on Wednesday, January 13. Produced by Forge Podcast Co, managed by the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Evergy, the first six episodes in the ...