Blog

As the Chamber continues a focus on taking steps to build trust and transform our community, we asked some local businesspeople how participation in the One Small Step project has influenced them as business leaders.

Located right here in Wichita, Five Star Mechanical Inc is a private, locally-owned business established in December of 2005. We provide commercial and industrial HVAC services, specializing in commercial, plant, and facility maintenance, process production equipment, mechanical systems, plumbing constructions services and building automation. Our staff includes certified, factory-trained and licensed HVAC technicians, plumbers, pipefitters, steel and sheet metal fabricators and controls technicians.

Ablution Boutique offers handmade bath and body products using natural ingredients and essential oils. What started off as an online store in 2020 now offers products at local markets throughout Wichita. 

Bodybar Pilates offers high intensity, low impact pilates reformer workouts. It's perfect for increasing flexibility, muscle strength, posture and boosting overall health.

Nonprofit GO mentors and educates nonprofit organizations to help them achieve sustainability, build capacity and enhance their quality of community services. Nonprofit GO provides business services like grant writing, accounting, nonprofit startup consultation and fiscal sponsorship on an affordable, subsidized fee schedule. Nonprofit GO serves 75 organizations and clients in 10 states.

Kansas Children’s Service League (KCSL) is a 501(c)3 whose mission is to protect and promote the wellbeing of children. KCSL works to create, repair, and restore healthy parent-child relationships which are the foundation of a strong family. This work fosters long-term positive impacts on all Kansans, not just those we serve directly. Our work with children and families improves school readiness now so that graduation rates improve in the future. We help families succeed now to be better parents and better employees. We are creating a stronger, more resilient, and educated workforce for the future of Kansas. This improves prosperity and success for all Kansas communities.

Ignite Chiropractic 316-252-3636 ignitechiroks.com Facebook | Instagram Please tell us a little bit about your business. Ignite Chiropractic is a neurologically-based chiropractic office that specializes in pregnant mothers and pediatrics. We ...

Kansas Business Group on Health 316.680.6126 https://www.ksbgh.org/ Facebook | LinkedIn | Youtube Please tell us a little bit about your business. Kansas Business Group on Health (KBGH) which is a nonprofit program affiliated with the Medical ...

Bel Aire Recovery Center 316.535.7002 www.belairerecovery.com Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn | TikTok Please tell us a little bit about your business. Bel Aire Recovery Center is a 42 “guest” residential substance abuse treatment ...

Since our inception in 1985 IMS Barter, formerly known as Kansas Trade Exchange, sets out every day to change the way the world does business. We are a lasting resource for business growth and achieve this by connecting clients through our B2B trade network. We function as a 3rd party record keeper and facilitator engaging members to save cash and by selling their excess capacity each and every day.

Lindsay Jordan Write On Fundraising 316-768-4600 https://writeonfundraising.com/ Facebook | YouTube | LinkedIn Link Please tell us a little bit about your business. Write On Fundraising provides fresh fundraising solutions for high-impact ...

As we prepare for Journey Unseen 2021, we wanted to follow up with one of last year's guests, Coleen Jennison with Cox. The Journey Unseen program’s focus is to facilitate connections between women and provide an opportunity to discuss career ...

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 ...

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. ...

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 ...

Murdock Companies, Inc. 316-262-0401 1111 E. 1st Wichita, KS 67214 www.mcos.com Follow on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook Murdock Companies will celebrate 100 years of operation on January 10, 2021. The organization's current ...

Mental Health Association of South Central Kansas 316-652-2590 9415 East Harry, Suite 800 Wichita, KS 67208 www.mhasck.org Follow on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn The stress from upcoming family gatherings for the holidays, job ...

Stacey Stamps and her veterinarian husband own Animal Hospital at Auburn Hills, recently named best veterinary clinic by the Wichita Eagle’s 2020 Reader’s Choice Awards. Stacey Stamps, Marketing & Community Engagement Animal ...

HealthCore Clinic 2707 E 21st Street Wichita KS 67214 316-691-0249 healthcoreclinic.org Follow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram A former patient and member of the Board of Directors at HealthCore Clinic, Teresa Lovelady (pictured at right) has led ...

United Warehouse Company 901 East 45th St. North Wichita, KS 67219 unitedwarehouse.com 1-800-262-5458 Follow on LinkedIn, YouTube and Facebook United Warehouse Company (UWC) has been implementing innovative logistics solutions for major ...

Dr. Amy Carey, President Friends University 2100 W University Ave, Wichita, KS 67213 (316) 295-5000 Follow at @FriendsU on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram Share a little bit about your organization. Friends University is a Christian ...

Wealth Alliance was founded by President and CEO Gary Decker and Executive Vice President and CIO Mathew Catlin in 2017. The core principle of Wealth Alliance is to achieve a greater financial success with our comprehensive advisory firm ...

David Bernstorf, President Wichita Wurlitzer, Inc. Member since October 2019 2475 N Greenleaf St Wichita KS 67226-1535 wichitawurlitzer.org Please tell us about the Wichita Wurlitzer. Wichita Wurlitzer, Inc, is a non-profit performing arts ...

Gary Mackey, General Manager Thrasher 8853 E. 37th St. N. Facebook | Website Member since April 2018 1-800-827-0702 Please tell us a little bit about your company. Founded in 1975, Thrasher helps homeowners preserve and improve the value of ...

Set along the Arkansas River, Hyatt Regency Wichita is a premier hotel in Wichita, Kansas. It offers modern guestrooms, revitalized meeting and wedding venues and the Harvest Kitchen/Bar. Hear from Executive Chef Greg Cook in this latest Member ...

Are you registered to be an eye, organ, and tissue donor? Almost anyone can be a cornea donor, regardless of vision, age, or past ocular health issues. Read this member minute profile to find out how you can become a donor and help raise awareness ...

Kansas Manufacturing Solutions is dedicated to working with Kansas manufacturers to solve their challenges. Formerly known as Mid-America Manufacturing Technology Center (MAMTC) the organization has rebranded to ensure better representation of their ...

Hullings Orthodontics has been in business since 1990, but is now expanding its team, technology and capacity. Dr. Vincent Santucci joined Dr. Jon Hullings at his practice in summer 2019. Read more from Dr. Vincent and how the team at Hullings Orthodontics is transforming their services with leading edge technology and finding value in their Chamber membership.

It Takes A Village, Inc. 316-371-4691 P.O. Box 8172 Wichita, KS 67208 itavtransitionalhomes.net Follow them on Facebook Founded less than five years ago, It Takes A Village is a nonprofit agency devoted to improving the lives of foster children ...

Logo Depot Ron Allen Knackstedt, Sales Manager 3550 N. Comotara Street Wichita, KS 67226 316-264-2871 ext.207 logodepotweb.com Follow them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Logo Depot employees have been active Chamber members since the business ...