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Upcoming Events
10/11/2012 -
Ribbon Cutting Petals Floral & Gift Shop
10/17/2012 - Membership Breakfast, Sponsored by Commerce Bank
10/25/2012 -
Business After Hours, Sponsored by Peoples Bank and Trust
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New Members
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The following business have recently become members of the Chamber.
Welcome! Click here
for full contact information.
CarpetsPlus Colortile, Inc.
Rob Applegate
Details
Kitty Keazer
The Natural Alternative
Shelly Hurtt
Provincial Real Estate
Deborah Finecy
State Farm Agency - Brandon Meyer
Brandon Meyer
All Star Luxury Transportation, LLC
Kristin Rau
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Visitor Watch
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Join the Greater Hutchinson Convention/Visitors Bureau in welcoming these visitors making an economic impact on our community!
10/4-7: Good Sam Samboree
Visitors: 500 RV's (1,000 people)
Economic Impact: $320,000
10/5-6: Central Plains Rodeo Association Finals & Royalty Pageant
Visitors: 1,500
Economic Impact: $300,000
10/5-7: Downtown Hutchinson Rod Run
Thousands of out of county visitors
Economic Impact: $46,000
10/5-7: Men's Slowpitch Master's World Tournament
Visitors: 200
Economic Impact: $20,000
10/5-7: Soroptomists District Conference
Visitors: 125
Economic Impact: $30,000
10/9-11: Kansas Peace Officers Association
Visitors: 100
Economic Impact: $23,000
10/9-12: Kansas Association of Court Service Officers
Visitors: 100
Economic Impact: $30,000
10/12-13: KSHSAA 3-2-1A Girl's State Tennis Championship
Visitors: 200
Economic Impact: $20,000
10/12-14: USSSA Fastpitch Final Fling
Visitors: 200
Economic Impact: $30,000
10/15-16: Kansas Professional Grant Association
Visitors: 50
Economic Impact: $6,500
10/15-20: Kansas Cutting Horse Association Futurity Show
Visitors: 200
Economic Impact: $100,000
10/18-21: Regional Assembly Christian Church in Kansas
Visitors: 200
Economic Impact: $75,000
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Welcome to the New Outlook!
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Chamber Board Supports Five-Year Extension of Production Tax Credits
The Board of Directors of the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce has adopted a position in support for the adoption of a national clean energy policy including a one-time five-year extension of the Federal Production Tax Credit with a recommended phase-out schedule of 20% per year.
The extension of the PTC is a key mechanism for providing certainty to investors to encourage investment and job creation. Our country and our economy cannot afford to give up or delay a decision on extending this important tax credit. Investors and businesses need certainty now, without which jobs and capital go elsewhere. Ending the Production Tax Credit for wind will cost our communities jobs as is evidenced by the recent announcement by Siemens to layoff over 250 people at the Hutchinson Nacelle plant.
In the past, when Congress has let the wind component of the PTC expire, installations have decreased dramatically the next year. Failure to extend the PTC will lead to significant job losses and roll back progress that we have made as a nation to diversify by providing alternative clean energy sources. The wind industry wants predictability (or as much as possible) from its government. What has happened with the PTC has been the exact opposite.
If the Congress would extend the PTC five years with a ramp down to zero by the end of the fifth year, that will allow the market to prepare for a predictable and reasonable end to tax credits and they will plan and react accordingly. The wind industry has come so far in such a short time. Manufacturers believe they can get to grid parity with other forms of energy in those five years and would rather have a ramp down and predictability than simply another year-long extension with yet another battle on the horizon.
Alternative energy development must be viewed as a long term proposition. The Chamber will continue to urge and support the passage of a national clean energy policy including the need to reform the tax code to take advantage of the nation's strengths.
This position as adopted by the Board of Directors sends a clear message and reinforces the Chamber's mission statement toward commitment to economic vitality through job creation efforts and encouraging new capital investment throughout the community and State of Kansas.
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Membership Breakfast Sponsored By Commerce Bank
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Ramada Conference Center
1400 N Lorraine St., Hutchinson
Join us for a membership breakfast, sponsored by Commerce Bank. The guest speaker for the morning will be Todd Anxciaux, Vice President, Treasury Services Manager for Commerce Bank. Todd will be speaking on Treasury Services. Todd, a native of Kansas, has over 10 years of commercial banking experience with Commerce and is a member of the Association for Financial Professionals.
Please contact Belinda McClanahan at 620-662-3391 to attend, or register online. The cost is $10 per person, or use your 2012 flash pass. Non-members are welcome to attend for $15.
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Chamber H-Bucks Coming Soon!
The Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce will soon be adding even more value to your membership! Starting October 15, the Chamber will introduce "H-Bucks" to help promote hometown spending. "H-Bucks" can be purchased from the Chamber and used for cash value at businesses who are members of the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce. "H-Bucks" look like a check, but spend like cash and make the perfect employee gift just in time for the holidays. Think gift certificate for any participating Chamber Business.
H-Bucks can be purchased at the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce office, 117 North Walnut between normal business hours, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Call the Chamber at 620-662-3391 for more information.
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4th Friday Lunch and Learn
Presents
How to Market Your Small BusinessBy SCORE
Friday, October 26, 2012
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
HCC Shears Technology Center
How to market your small business, presented Diane Potter, Representative of SCORE and owner of Springboard Designs, will go over key elements every small business marketing plan should have. Marketing topics include:
● The rule of 32- being anywhere your target market is.
● Using social media to create raving fans! The great equalizer in
customer service!
● Using Google and the power of video marketing to start to build a
relationship.
● Content marketing- are you showing them you are the expert?
● Having a website that works- is yours just a pretty brochure?
● Creating systems, being predictable, outsourcing, and measuring
results! Did all that effort pay off??
The cost is $15 per class and includes a lunch buffet. To register, please call 620-665-3559. For more information, contact Lori Webb at loriw@hutchchamber.com.
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Business After Hours,
Sponsored by
People
s Bank and Trust
 Thursday, October 25, 2012
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Peoples Bank and Trust,
1020 N Main, Hutchinson
Join us for a Business After Hours, sponsored by Peoples Bank & Trust. Enjoy great networking opportunities, along with food, drinks, and fun!
Cost is only $5.00 per person and includes appetizers and beverages--or just use your 2012 Flash Pass. Click Register or for more information, contact Belinda McClanahan at 662-3391.
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National Farm City Week
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The Agri-Business Committee of the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce is making plans to recognize National Farm City Week, November 16-22, 2012, on a local level, by focusing on three Reno County farm families. This recognition of three farm families has been a project of the Committee since 1985. Recognition will be made in the Hutchinson News, the Chamber's November Outlook and at the Chamber's November 13 Membership Breakfast.
The three Farm Focus Families for 2012 are:
Jeff Brawner, Burrton
Kevin & Jan Rich, Sterling
Freeman & Retha Yoder, Arlington
Show your support of our local farming industry by participating in the ad that will run in The Hutchinson News. The cost of participation is $55.00. If you would like to show your support please contact the Chamber at 662-3391 or by e-mail at belindam@hutchchamber.com by October 31st. .
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Chamber Briefs
Have an exciting milestone to celebrate, fundraiser or event coming up in the community? Send it to Nicole at nicolek@hutchchamber.com for inclusion in the Chamber Outlook. Listings are limited to one listing per Chamber member, per quarter and must be under 100 words.
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Hospice and HomeCare of Reno County is pleased to sponsor our 7th Annual Education forum Thursday, October 25 in Hutchinson and Friday, October 26 in McPherson at The Cedars Wellness Center. Registration is free with 12 CEU's. Physicians Dr. Dean Sharpe and Dr. Marlis Beier will speak on Compassion Fatigue, Spiritual Pain, and Healing Practices at the End of Life. Professionals and general audiences alike are welcome. Drs Sharpe and Beier from Bend, Oregon have international experience facilitating seminars on end of life care. For more information, including session times and topics, call 620-665-2473 or visit the web at hospicerenocounty.com.
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Kansas Maze
Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch
13209 E. 82nd Ave
Buhler, Ks 67522
620-543-3073
www.kansasmaze.com
www.facebook.com/kansasmaze
Hours: Fri 6-10, Sat/Sun 2-10
Open now - October 28.
2012 marks the 14th year of family fun at Kansas Maze near Buhler. Our pumpkin patch this year is the best we have ever had. Our corn maze this year is titled "Rodeo Roundup 2012" and features a cowboy on a horse chasing down a calf. New activities include a powerful pumpkin cannon that you can shoot off yourself, trike track for the little ones, gourd tic-tac-toe, and Farm Scene Investigation, within the maze.
Groups welcome during the week by reservation!
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Petals Floral and Gift Shop is excited to announce we have moved to 1809 E. 30th. Come by and visit us at our new location for fresh and silk arrangements. We do fresh flowers for any occasion, specializing in sympathy and weddings, and will deliver in Hutchinson and the surrounding areas. We are celebrating our Grand Opening with a ribbon cutting on Oct. 11. We will continue celebrating through Oct. 12 & 13 with an open house, where you can get a 10% discount on fall items. We at Petals look forward to seeing our old friends and meeting new ones. Remember, at Petals, customer service is #1 at our business. |
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Downtown Housing Interest Survey
The Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce along with Downtown Hutchinson Revitalization Partnership Inc., New Beginnings and the Hutchinson Community Foundation are sponsoring a downtown housing market study. This study will help developers, builders and owners meet the community's interests in housing in Downtown Hutchinson. The data will drive the direction of development of housing in this area. Please take the time to fill out the survey and participate in shaping the future of Downtown Hutchinson.
In order to reach a broad base of the Hutchinson community, please pass the survey link along to the employees of your company. If you find that paper copies would be more appropriate for your staff, feel free to print off this survey and, once completed, return it to the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce by October 8 2012:
Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce
117 North Walnut Street
P.O. Box 519
Hutchinson, KS 67504
Survey Link:
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5K Trail and Treat - October 27th
Registration is open for the 4th Annual 5K Trail and Treat! The 4th Annual 5K Trail and Treat will take place on Saturday, Oct. 27th in Carey Park. This family-friendly run is sponsored by the Community Development Division of the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce and the Reno County Vitality Team. Registration, which includes a t-shirt, is $20 for participants 14 and older. There is no cost for participants 13 and under. Proceeds from this event benefit the Friends of the Trail Fund, which provides trail amenities such as benches, trash cans, and signage. The run will start in Carey Park, near the Homebuilder's Shelter, at 9:00 a.m. Prior to the run, a costume contest will take place at 8:30 a.m. Prizes will be awarded to those with outstanding costumes. Participants must be registered for the Trail and Treat in order to be eligible for the costume contest. Runners and walkers of all ages and skill levels are encouraged to participate. Strollers and pets are also welcomed at this event. Participants are encouraged, but not required to run or walk in their Halloween costume. Support Reno County's growing trail system and register online today! Click here for a printable registration form. On-site registration is also available at Genesis Health Club. |
Ribbon Cuttings
Congratulations to United Way!
The Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors held a ribbon cutting ceremony for United Way of Reno County, 924. N Main St. The United Way of Reno County is celebrating their recent move to a new location. The phone number for the business is (620) 669-9329.
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Congratulations, Matthew Thomas & Associates, LLC
The Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Matthew Thomas & Associates, LLC, 335 N Washington St. Ste 110. Matthew Thomas & Associates is celebrating their new office space! The phone number for the business is (620) 206-4153.
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Congratulations to Primary Residential Mortgage!
The Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Primary Residential Mortgage, 27 E 30th Ave. Primary Residential Mortgage is celebrating their newly renovated office space. The phone number for the business is (620) 860-4480.
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Congratulations to the Fairfield Inn & Suites!
 The Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Fairfield Inn & Suites, 1111 N Lorraine St. The Hutchinson location of Fairfield Inn & Suites is the first design of its kind. The phone number for the business is (620) 259-8787.
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