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Wichita Chamber Events
on Jan 17, 2020 / by Monica Poe
Introducing Energize Wichita, A New Chamber Program
For almost 15 years, the Chamber has convened community and business leaders for City-to City Leadership Visits. These leadership visits give insight to what our peer cities are doing well and help Wichitans find best practices then customize them ...
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Economic Development
on Oct 23, 2018 / by admin
Why Boise is the "IT" Place to Be: A Recap of the 2018 City-to-City Visit
By Jonathan Long Director of Community Advancement Earlier this month, 59 Wichita leaders and influencers ventured to Boise, Idaho to find out what has made the City of the Trees the country’s new “IT” place to live, work and play. ...
Government Relations
on Sep 11, 2018 / by admin
Open Streets ICT: A Dunkin' Good Time
By Tram NgoEver wanted to dunk the Mayor, Police Chief or a City Council Member or two? Well we've lined up your opportunity at Open Streets ICT on Sunday, Sept. 23."What is Open Streets ICT?" you might be asking. Open Streets ICT is a FREE (we all ...
Small Business
on Sep 06, 2018 / by Courtney Sendall
Fun on the Exposure Show Floor
Stacy Ward Lattin (owner of Hopping Gnome Brewing) and Natasha Gandhi (owner of The Kitchen) are teaming up to offer a Bite & Sip experience at Exposure. Three weeks from today, Century II’s Expo Hall will become the place to be in the ...
Small Business
on Aug 28, 2018 / by Courtney Sendall
Google Small Business Trainer in Wichita on Sept. 27
Register for three free sessions today! People in Wichita are looking for your company's products and services. Participating in our Exposure trade show event is one way to boost your brand awareness. But your potential customers are also looking ...
Leadership programs
on May 25, 2018 / by Angie Prather
Last Day to Nominate Innovators, Challenge Seekers and Continual Learners
Still mulling over who to nominate for our 2018 Leadership Wichita class? Three program graduates offer some insight into the qualities they look for when submitting nominations. Submit your nomination today on the Chamber's website. Coleen ...
Economic Development
on May 23, 2018 / by Angie Prather
2018 Small Business Award Winners Announced Today
Watermark Books & Café and Allmetal Recycling, LLC are the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce’s 2018 Small Businesses of the Year. The Chamber made the announcement at today's award luncheon held at the Hyatt Regency Wichita.Award ...
Member Minute Profile
on May 15, 2018 / by Angie Prather
Member Minute with Dandelion Wine Design
Facebook and Instagram @dandelionwinedesign – 316-308-0803Jan Sattler is the creative talent behind many of the Chamber’s most popular graphic design projects. She's developed numerous invitations as well as the Chamber’s ...
Member Minute Profile
on May 02, 2018 / by Angie Prather
Member Minute with Red Door Three
118 E. 13the Street, Suite 85 | Andover, KS 67002 | (316) 570-2773 FB: @RedDoorThree | Twitter: @edmundson3
Stacy Edmundson is the President and Owner of Red Door Three. Located in Andover, the company has been a Chamber member since 2014 and a ...
Small Business
on Mar 08, 2018 / by Angie Prather
Chamber announces 2018 Small Business of the Year finalists
Congratulations to the 2018 Small Business of the Year finalists.It's official. The Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce has announced the finalists for the 2018 Small Business of the Year award. This is the 14th year for the Small Business Awards ...
Small Business
on Nov 28, 2017 / by Courtney Sendall
Nominate your favorite small biz for Small Business of the Year
We are currently accepting nominations for our 2017 Small Business Awards through Friday, Dec. 15! The program, now in its 14th year, offers well-deserved recognition to small businesses for their achievements and contributions to our community and ...
Frequently Asked Questions
on Sep 19, 2017 / by admin
Do nonprofits benefit from Chamber membership?
The answer is a resounding yes. And the business community definitely benefits from interacting with and supporting nonprofits who are providing needed services for the region. Your Chamber currently consists of 179 nonprofit members and seven of ...
Small Business
on Aug 01, 2017 / by admin
Web marketing expert Marcus Sheridan coming to Wichita
Author and web marketing expert Marcus Sheridan will be speaking in Wichita on Oct. 27. His speech is titled “The Digital Consumer: How Today’s Buyer Has Changed and What Your Business Must Do About It” and is specifically designed ...
Military Relations
on Jun 14, 2017 / by Angie Prather
Chamber Celebrates Wichita Flag Day and Abilene Trophy
This morning’s Sunrise Scrambler celebrated the awarding of the Abilene Trophy to the Friends of McConnell as well as the premiere of a new video for the 80th anniversary of the adoption of the city’s official flag. Elected officials and ...
Small Business
on May 25, 2017 / by Courtney Sendall
The Monarch, Mahaney Roofing Company named Small Businesses of the Year
Please join us in congratulating The Monarch and Mahaney Roofing Company, Inc. on being named the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce’s 2017 Small Businesses of the Year! Award finalists were divided into two tiers based upon number of ...
Small Business
on May 15, 2017 / by admin
Conference topics help your small business achieve big success
Interested in leading-edge ideas and enlightening discussions about the fundamentals of running a small business? Then you’ll want to attend the Chamber’s 2nd annual Engage & Ignite Small Business Conference on Wednesday, May 24.The ...
Small Business
on Apr 20, 2017 / by Courtney Sendall
Love of people, community unite #SmBizAwards finalists
Our 2017 Small Business Awards finalists truly couldn’t be more different when it comes to the industries they span (think from roofing to retail). But what they all do have in common is a love of people and a love for their community. The ...
Board of Directors
on Mar 30, 2017 / by Angie Prather
Chamber’s Inclusion Strategy Featured in Wichita Eagle Insert
2017 Chamber Chairman Scott Schwindaman provides an update on this year's strategic priorities in our six-page quarterly insert that published today in The Wichita Eagle.Our six-page newsletter is published quarterly in The Wichita Eagle to update ...
Chamber staff
on Jan 27, 2017 / by Angie Prather
Our new website is live!
Chamber Marketing and Communications Manager Courtney Sendall welcomed the team from Howerton + White to the January 26 event to announce the launching of the Chamber's new website and the unveiling of the rebranded signage at the south entrance to ...
Economic Development
on Dec 02, 2016 / by Angie Prather
Entrepreneurship changes lives
"Team Wichita" prepares to take to the stage for the evening's event. From left to right: Scott Schwindaman, Christina Long, Barry Schwan, Gary Plummer, Angie Elliott, Rachel Douglass, Trevor Crotts and Miguel Johns.Enthusiastic entrepreneurs from ...
Leadership programs
on Oct 17, 2016 / by admin
Who is Wichita?
A Call to Action for Intentional InclusionBy Courtney Hough Young Professionals of Wichita members Courtney Hough, Ellen Decker and Ebony Clemons on the 2016 City-to-City trip.I moved to Wichita from Detroit fifteen months ago and in that short ...
Board of Directors
on Sep 27, 2016 / by admin
Wichita's Entrepreneurial Opportunities Expanding
Scott Schwindaman is the President/CEO of Lubrication Engineers, Inc. He will chair the Wichita Metro Chamber of Commerce in 2017.By Scott SchwindamanPresident/CEO Lubrication Engineers, Inc.Chair Elect of the Board of Directors for the Wichita ...
Economic Development
on Sep 26, 2016 / by admin
Renewing Wichita’s Entrepreneurial Spirit
Barry Schwan 2016 Chamber ChairmanBy Barry SchwanOwner, House of Schwan, Inc.2016 Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Wichita Metro Chamber of CommerceIf you’ve followed the work of Wichita native and economic analyst James Chung, ...
Government Relations
on Aug 17, 2016 / by Angie Prather
Pompeo Updates Chamber Membership
The Wichita Metro Chamber of Commerce hosted U.S. Congressman Mike Pompeo at a Federal Issues Forum luncheon today. Pompeo shared his thoughts on the upcoming U.S. Presidential election, the current regulatory environment for businesses, the state ...
Leadership programs
on Jul 27, 2016 / by admin
City-to-City Destination: Nashville, TN
By Stef FloresCommunity Advancement Program CoordinatorLast month, Suzy Finn and I went to Nashville in preparation for this year’s City-to-City Leadership Visit, scheduled for September 19-21. Besides eating our way through the city’s ...
Small Business
on Jun 29, 2016 / by admin
Expose Your Biz, Grow Your Network
By Lyndsey EdwardsAre you looking for a good way to expose your business? The 2016 Exposure Business-to-Business Trade Show will be held Thursday, September 29 at Century II Expo Hall. Exposure is the largest trade show of its kind in the area with ...
Government Relations
on Jun 15, 2016 / by Angie Prather
‘Check In’ to the political process
Zac Necci with the Wichita Thunder (pictured left) visits with Damon Young from Mahaney Roofing (pictured right) following Young's presentation at today's Sunrise Scrambler.It’s easy to become disillusioned and ‘check out’ of the ...
Government Relations
on Jun 09, 2016 / by Courtney Sendall
Advocating for Wichita Business
A recap of the Chamber’s recent Government Relations activitiesOne of the Chamber’s four focus areas is advocating for responsible regulations and policies. Providing opportunities for the Wichita business community to connect and form ...
Government Relations
on Jun 02, 2016 / by Courtney Sendall
Chamber welcomes Senator Moran to Wichita
U.S. Senator Jerry Moran made a in stop in Wichita yesterday to address 115 Chamber members and Wichita business leaders at a luncheon at the Hyatt Regency Wichita. After warming up the crowd with a few jokes (“For those of you who I have ...
Economic Development
on May 26, 2016 / by Angie Prather
Chambers cohost Kansas Commerce Secretary
Kansas Secretary of Commerce Antonio Soavo met Wichita City Council member Lavonta Williams during the Chamber reception held yesterday.Yesterday the Chamber cohosted an after-work reception with the Wichita Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for Kansas ...