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Board of Directors
on Jan 25, 2024 / by Scott Elpers
Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce Announces Jason Cox as 2024 Board Chair
As 2024 Board Chair of the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce, Jason Cox will play a pivotal role in guiding Chamber initiatives and the organization’s new three-year strategic plan. His dedication to innovation and community engagement aligns seamlessly with the Chamber's mission to create a dynamic business environment that enhances the quality of life for all residents.
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Board of Directors
on Jun 24, 2021 / by Tessa Brungardt
Chairman's Update
Since Gary Plummer’s departure in the spring, we have had the opportunity to have discussions with the Chamber Board of Directors and other stakeholders about the Chamber’s important role and place in our community. Part of this ...
Board of Directors
on Jul 01, 2020 / by Junetta Everett
Amplification of Intentional Inclusion Efforts. It’s Critical. #AMPITUP
Our February 2020 Chair’s Lunch seems like it took place eons ago, but the message from Karen Carter, our keynote speaker, about intentional inclusion couldn’t have been more powerful or more critical for the year 2020. I challenged ...
Board of Directors
on Apr 22, 2020 / by Angie Prather
Governor Kelly seeks input from business leaders
Discussions have been taking place during the last several weeks among Chamber Board members and government officials at the county, state and federal level about how to facilitate the next step in recovery from the pandemic crisis. Prioritizing ...
Board of Directors
on Jan 07, 2020 / by admin
Everett to Level Up with 2020 Chamber Board
As part of our Annual Meeting on Nov. 19, our 2020 Board of Directors was officially announced. Junetta Everett, Vice President of Professional Relations at Delta Dental of Kansas, Inc., will serve as Board Chair. Ben Hutton of Hutton will serve as ...
Board of Directors
on Dec 19, 2019 / by Angie Prather
LEVEL UP in 2020
Today’s monthly CHAMBER UPDATE in the Wichita Eagle includes a brief bio about our 2020 Chair, Junetta Everett. An executive with Delta Dental who has been involved with the Chamber for a number of years, Junetta shares her latest ...
Board of Directors
on Mar 28, 2019 / by Michael Monteferrante
Membership Drives the Chamber
A first quarter report of activities and initiatives from your 2019 Chairman of the Board, Michael Monteferrante.
Board of Directors
on Dec 13, 2018 / by admin
Monteferrante to lead Chamber Board in 2019
As part of our Annual Meeting on Nov. 29, our 2019 Board of Directors was officially announced. Michael Monteferrante, President, CEO and Director of Envision, Inc., will serve as the 2019 Board Chairman. Junetta Everett, Vice President of ...
Board of Directors
on Nov 15, 2018 / by Angie Prather
Monteferrante says this unique experience will impact your life
Michael Monteferrante and Sal Giunta
We’re only a few weeks away from the Chamber’s November 29 Annual Meeting featuring Medal of Honor Recipient, former U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Sal Giunta. Michael Monteferrante is the incoming ...
Board of Directors
on Aug 23, 2018 / by Angie Prather
Winners of the 3rd Annual Photo Contest Named
There were 250 entries in the 2018 contest.Your Wichita flag was photographed in 30 states in the U.S.A. and in 25 different countries around the world during the third annual #wichitaflagsummertravelcontest. There were 250 entries using the hashtag ...
Board of Directors
on Jun 21, 2018 / by admin
Project Wichita Continues to Next Phase
By Bill WoodPartner, Foulston & Siefkin2018 Chairman of the Board of Directors, Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce Bill Wood leads the Chamber Board as Chairman in 2018.Project Wichita is a community engagement process that is being utilized ...
Board of Directors
on Feb 13, 2018 / by admin
Envision’s New Workforce Innovation Center Will Accelerate Workforce Diversification
Michael Monteferrante is the President and CEO of Envision.Where can people with disabilities learn the skills they need to find jobs in new and emerging industries? How can U.S. companies meet the growing demand for more skilled labor? Envision ...
Board of Directors
on Jan 03, 2018 / by admin
Schwindaman led with practicality, partnerships in 2017
Bill Wood will lead the Chamber Board as Chairman in 2018.By William (Bill) WoodPartner at Foulston Siekfin and2018 Chamber Board Chairman2017 was a game-changing year for the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce by any measure, but adding the ...
Board of Directors
on Oct 24, 2017 / by admin
New Angles from the Triangle
by Scott Schwindaman2017 Chairman of the Board for the Wichita Regional Chamber of CommerceCEO and President of Lubrication Engineers, Inc.Note: this post was originally published as an editorial in the Wichita Eagle. Scott Schwindaman is the 2017 ...
Board of Directors
on Sep 21, 2017 / by Angie Prather
#ILoveWichita Campaign Strengthened by Partners
Chamber Board member Ben Hutton leads the 2017 Quality of Place Initiative.By Ben HuttonChamber Board Lead for the Quality of Place InitiativeChairman and CEO of Hutton ConstructionIn early 2015, the Chamber initiated a very informal grassroots ...
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 ...
Board of Directors
on Jan 19, 2017 / by Angie Prather
Schwindaman Takes the Reins in 2017
Scott Schwindaman has a family-run operation that breeds, raises, and shows rare black Clydesdale horses. Photo credit: Brett Schauf with tjstudios.comScott Schwindaman, President & CEO of Lubrication Engineers, Inc. is the 2017 Chairman of the ...
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 ...
Board of Directors
on Mar 30, 2016 / by Angie Prather
Broadening the Chamber’s reach in 2016
By Barry Schwan2016 Chamber ChairmanOwner, House of SchwanOne of the Chamber’s 2016 strategic priorities is to enhance our regional profile. Our new partnership with The Wichita Eagle is one way we are increasing our regional reach as we ...
Board of Directors
on Jan 18, 2016 / by Angie Prather
Five panelists announced for Feb 11 Chairman's Lunch
2016 Chamber Chairman Barry Schwan will host the annual Chairman's Lunch on February 11.The annual Wichita Metro Chamber of Commerce’s Chairman’s Lunch will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 11 at INTRUST Bank ...
Board of Directors
on Jan 08, 2016 / by Angie Prather
Building a better business environment in 2016
Jon Rosell (pictured left) received a plaque commemorating his tenure as the 2015 Chamber Chairman from 2016 Chairman Barry Schwan.by Barry Schwan2016 Chamber ChairmanJon Rosell, the Chamber’s 2015 Chairman, is a well-respected leader ...
Board of Directors
on Jan 04, 2016 / by admin
Introducing Our 2016 Board Officers & New Members
Barry SchwanThe new year brings new Board leadership for the Chamber, and Barry Schwan (owner of House of Schwan) will serve as the 2016 Board Chairman. Scott Schwindaman (president and CEO of Lubrication Engineers) will serve as the ...
Board of Directors
on Dec 29, 2015 / by admin
Final letter from our 2015 Chairman Jon Rosell
Dear Chamber members, Jon RosellI’ve shared with many of my colleagues that serving as your 2015 Chairman of the Board has been one of the highlights of my career. I’ve been actively involved with the Chamber for many years, but my role ...
Board of Directors
on Aug 19, 2015 / by Angie Prather
2015 Annual Meeting Speaker Announced
by Jon Rosell, 2015 Chamber ChairmanEvery year the Chamber strives to make the Annual Meeting a memorable and informative occasion. I'm very pleased that our 2015 Annual Meeting promises to be one of the most unique events we've presented in quite ...
Board of Directors
on Apr 17, 2015 / by admin
A new course for economic growth
A new partnership is being formed to align, focus and fast forward our economy. The Greater Wichita Partnership is based on a "best practice" model that has been successful in other communities. The Partnership consolidates the efforts and ...
Board of Directors
on Mar 04, 2015 / by admin
Gearhart appointed to Chamber Board of Directors
Pat GearhartPat Gearhart, President of Bank SNB, has been appointed to the Chamber's Board of Directors by Chairman Jon Rosell. Classified as a Chairman’s Appointment, Gearhart will serve on the Board for one year.“We’re delighted ...
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 ...
Board of Directors
on Oct 28, 2014 / by admin
Why can't Wichita wait on securing another water source?
The Chamber’s Board of Directors supports the 1 percent sales tax referendum. Wichitans will vote on this issue on November 4. Chamber board members are utilizing this blog to provide commentary and answer questions about the sales tax. ...
Board of Directors
on Oct 02, 2014 / by admin
Are local nonprofits supporting the sales tax?
Michael Monteferrante is a the President and CEO of Envision, Inc. and a member of the 2014 Board of Directors for the Wichita Metro Chamber of Commerce.The Chamber’s Board of Directors recently announced their support of the 1 percent sales ...