| Derby Chamber of Commerce Enews
November 18, 2009 |
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Offered in cooperation with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
this introductory course will provide an overview of HR management practices and
will cover the basics of hiring, paying, training and evaluating employees.
Course Dates: November 13 & 14 - 8:00am to 4:00pm
Location: 2040 N. Rock Rd., Wichita, KS
Cost: $665 includes tuition and materials CEUs: 1.5
For course details or to register, please call 316-684-5335 or click
www.southwesterncollege.org/derbyNov | |
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| November Sponsor |
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| November Sponsor |
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Customized Training Solutions, a new division of Wichita Area Technical College, can solve your training needs. APICS Certifications, SHRM Preparatory Courses, Social Media, Six Sigma, Lean, Allied Health Training/CEU, Project Management, Supply Chain, Energy Auditor, and numerous other programs/certifications. www.watc.edu Look for the
Customized Training Tab |
| November Sponsor |
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Prime office space for lease. Rock Road and James St., Derby
1200 Square Feet.
Available Now.
Call Jim Coffey at
788-2853 |
| New Members |
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SPECS Eyewear
Lindsey Korf
1918 N. Rock Rd, Ste. 850
Derby, KS
Air Capitol Inn
USAF
Chris Troutman
53050 Glen Elder
McConnell AFB, KS
Allstate Insurance- Gordon Ritthaler
1701 E. Madison Ste. E
Derby, KS
Coastal Plains Images
Bill Fales
PO Box 96
Derby, KS
Haysville Rental
Ron Grieving
7560 S. Broadway
Haysville, KS
Water Island Car Wash
David Kotkoff
136 E. Sunnydell St.
Derby, KS
Wichita Clinic Derby
Dr.Steven Garner
1720 Osage
Derby, KS |
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Alternative Pest Management
John Long
Brackeen Chiropractic
Dr. Paul Brackeen
Teena Eberle
BRG Precision Products
John and Linda Bode
Confederated Builders
Eddie Powell
Cox Communications, Inc.
Sarah Kauffman
Derby Backhoe
Paula Zollinger
Derby Public Library
Judy Bennett
Debbie Thomas
Earcare Hearing Aid Center of Derby
Debbie Branch
Fidelity Bank
Chris Macias
Brian Sandberg
Hiebert & Decker, CPAs, Chartered
Robert Decker
Phillips Southern Electric
Shane Phillips
Pizza John's
John McCulloch
Tanglewood Family Dentistry
Dr. McAllister
United Way of the Plains
Patrick Hanrahan | |
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| Business Briefs |
Maurice's ishaving a Christmas Open House Friday, December 11 from 9:00 - 11:00 am. All Chamber Members will receive 20% off their entire purchase.
Drs. Branstetter and Sparks, Optometrists PA will be having a December Eyewear Event from December 1 through December 15. You will receive 50% off all frames with the purchase of prescription lenses and 20% off all non-prescription sunwear. You do not have to be a regular patient to take advantage of this event!
Toy-A-Thon is on November 30th this year! If you would like to be an hourly business sponsor or sign up to be involved in the business fair from 4-7 pm, contact Lesley Arnce.
Operation Holiday is expanding with a new program this year called Coins for Cans. This program gives businesses in town the opportunity to have a coin jar next to the register for patrons to drop change into. Contact Morgan Arnce for more information on this program or to recieve your coin jar! |
| Good Morning, Derby!! December Legislative Breakfast |
December 3, 2009; 7:00 am
302 N. Georgie; Powerhouse
Sponsorship Available
The program will be presented by our area legislators and elected officials. The elected officials who have been invited to attend are: State Rep. Don Myers, Sen. Mike Petersen, Sen. Dick Kelsey and Sedgwick County Commission Gwen Welshimer. Questions from the audience will be taken after a brief update from each official.
To attend this breakfast you must have an RSVP. Contact Tara by email or call 788-3421 to make your reservation or for more information on sponsorship opportunities. |
| Ambassador and Chamber Champion Awards |
 Lisa Eaglin of PrePaid Legal Services has been named the Ambassador of the 3rd quarter! She attended a total of 20 Chamber functions from July-September, 2009. Contact Lisa at 316-789-9675 to congratulate her on this accomplishment.
Allison Moeding, City of Derby Economic Development Director, has been named the Chamber Champion of the 3rd quarter! She attended 19 Chamber functions, accomplished Champion On Call Duties and recruited two new members from July to September 2009. Contact Allison at 316-788-3081 to congratulate her on this accomplishment. |
| Ribbon Cutting Events |
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11-5-09
Freddy's Frozen Custard Derby Marketplace
11-6-09
Water Island Car Wash
136 E. Sunnydell St.
11-13-09
Derby Public Library
1600 E. Walnut Grove
Upcoming Ribbon Cutting Events
Friday, 11-20-09 1:15 pm
TechniDream, LLC
204 S. Baltimore
Tuesday, 12-1-09 10:00 am
SPECS Eyewear
1918 N. Rock Rd, Ste. 850
Friday, 12-20-09 1:15 pm
Alternative Pest Management
New Location: 402 N. River St, Ste. 300
Light snacks will be provided | |
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| Christmas In Our Town Promotion |
 The Chamber is gearing up for the Third Annual Christmas In Our Town promotion. The holiday shopping event will begin Thanksgiving weekend and run through December 12.
If your business is interested in participating in the promotion, click on the link below for more information and to sign up.
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| Kansas Chamber of Commerce needs input from Business Community |
 As the state continues to grapple with a significant budget deficit, it is critical the business community's voice is heard.
As the 2010 Legislative Session looms, legislators want to hear from business leaders regarding the prioritization of how state dollars are raised and spent. Please complete this survey to help the Kansas Chamber shape its 2010 legislative agenda and continue their work to make Kansas the best state in America to do business. Any additional comments or questions can be directed to rachellec@kansaschamber.org. |
| RecycleBank Free Advertising still available! |
Rob Gensch, Midwest Regional Manager for RecycleBank, will be in the Derby area Thursday, November 18 if you are interested in learning more. Contact Rob by calling 651-895-2860. This program is free of charge to any business in the Derby area wishing to participate.
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Businesses can still sign up for free advertising on 