Upcoming Events7/12/2013 -
Action Pak
7/17/213 -
Membership Luncheon, Sponsored by Siemens Wind Power
Business After Hours, Sponsored by The Hutchinson News and LogicMaze Marketing
4th Friday Lunch and Learn
Affordable Care Act Informational Presentation
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New Members
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The following business have recently become members of the Chamber. If you see them around town or at a Chamber function, please take the time to welcome them.
Welcome! Click here
for full contact information.
96 Paint & Body
Alan Meyer  AllState Insurance - Andrew L Parr
Andrew Parr  Elite Plumbing, Inc. Ryan King Empeerean SEOGary Wolfer 
Fincher's FindingsBrett Fincher  First Choice Mortgage, Inc. Anita Biel, Paul Biel  
Janitorial Supply, Inc. Gary Newcome Qdoba Mexican Grill Brian Gray 
BOLD CorporateDarren Barnes, Bart Kooiman   Central Christian SchoolKristi Busatti  HutchLoft, Downtown Executive LoftAngie Bergmeier  Underground Cavern Stabilization, LLC Craig Pangburn 
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Membership Updates
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To notify the membership of location and/or name changes, contact Lori Webb at 662-3391 or loriw@hutchchamber.com to make changes to your account.
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You Could Win H-Bucks in the Next Action Pak!
Make sure to open your Action Pak next week to see if you're a winner of one of four $25 H-Bucks gift certificates. If you're a winner, bring the H-Bucks flier that says you've won to the Chamber office at 117 North Walnut and we'll exchange it for $25 of H-Bucks!
Open and read the Action Pak to see if you've won!
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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! Hutchinson National Auto Races July 12-13, 2013 Visitors: 6,000 Economic Impact: $300,000 USSSA Men's NIT C/D & E July 13-14, 2013 Visitors: 200 Economic Impact: $30,000 KS Golf Association Jr. Sectional Team & Match Play July 15-19, 2013 Visitors: 360 Economic Impact: $100,000 Pretty Prairie Rodeo July 17-20, 2013 Visitors: 15,000 Economic Impact: $3 million American Horsemen Challenge July 31-August 4, 2013 Visitors: 450 Economic Impact: $230,000 Christian Motorcyclists Association August 2-4, 2013 Visitors: 450 Economic Impact: $115,000 KS Agribusiness Retailers: KS Applicator Institute August 6-8, 2013 Visitors: 115 Economic Impact: $46,000
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Nominate a Small Business!
The Chamber Small Business Committee is seeking Small Business Award nominations from Reno County small businesses.
If you know of a deserving small Chamber business, we encourage you to nominate them for this award. Requirements for consideration are Chamber membership, in business for at least three years, and employs 40 or fewer people. CLICK HERE to nominate a business today! |
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Work Well Reno Award
Do you know of a Chamber business who has an outstanding workplace wellness program? Nominate them for our quarterly Work Well Reno Award HERE.
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The Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce is the catalyst for a prosperous business climate that enhances the quality of life.
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Save the Date: Affordable Care Act Presentation
Updates and changes regarding the Affordable Care Act have left many business owners concerned and uncertain about what the future will bring. The Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce invites you to hear advice from a professional in the health care advisory industry:
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center, Banquet Room The presentation will feature guest speaker, Bradford Koles, Executive Director and national spokesperson for the Advisory Board Company, a for-profit, publicly traded research firm serving more than 2,600 of America's leading hospitals and health systems. Mr. Koles is one of the firm's preeminent thought-leaders in the area of health system economics and strategy, heading the faculty at the annual series of Chief Executive Officer meetings. He is also the keynote speaker at the annual series of Health Care Advisory Board meetings, the firm's flagship program. Mr. Koles is one of the best known and most requested speakers in the health care industry. CLICK HERE to read more about Bradford Koles. To register for the event, visit hutchchamber.com or call the Chamber at 620-662-3391. The cost to attend is $5.00 and includes a boxed lunch. Participants must pre-register to attend this event. This event is is presented by:  
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Business After Hours, Sponsored by The Hutchinson News and LogicMaze Marketing
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Thursday, July 25, 2013
5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
The Hutchinson News, 300 W 2nd Ave
Join us for a Business After Hours, sponsored by The Hutchinson News and LogicMaze Marketing. Enjoy an evening of networking, appetizers, drinks, and door prizes
Please contact Belinda McClanahan at 620-662-3391 to attend, or register online. The cost is $5 per person, or use your 2013 flash pass. Non-members are welcome to attend for $10.
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4th Friday Lunch and Learn
Twitter: Making it Work for Your Business
Presented By: Cody Heitschmidt
Friday, July 26, 2013
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
HCC Student Union Center, Blue Dragon Room
Have you conquered Facebook, but are baffled by Twitter? During this Lunch and Learn, discover everything that Twitter has to offer your business. Twitter is not just for kids and celebrities anymore, business, like yours, can take advantage of this free social media tool. Learn how to most effectively use twitter to market your business and find out from an industry expert the tricks of the trade! The cost of the class is $15 includes a lunch buffet. To register, please call Kay at 620-665-3559. For more information, contact Lori Webb at loriw@hutchchamber.com. |
June 2013 Small Business Award Winner
In recognition of the significant contribution to economic growth that small business makes in Reno County, the Chamber and The Hutchinson News partner to offer the Reno County Small Business Award. During the June Membership Luncheon, the June Small Business Award was presented.
The June Small Business Award goes to Westphal Jewelers, located at 127 N. Main St. in Hutchinson.
Richard Westphal has been a proud member of the community for over 36 years. He opened his doors in 1977 and has built a strong reputation through excellent craftsmanship, quality, style, personal service and honesty.
Mr. Westphal has won more than 45 state and national awards for jewelry design excellence. He is the former President of The Kansas Jewelers Association, a member of The Independent Jewelers Association, Jewelers of America, and the American Gem Society. He has been on the board of The Mental Health Association, The Hutchinson Symphony, The Rotary Club, The Downtown Hutchinson Revitalization Partnership, The Hutchinson Town Club, Hospice of Reno County, and The Wichita Grand Opera. He is involved with The March of Dimes, TECH, The Reno County Cancer Council, Hospice of Reno County, and Reno County Middle School Art Program.
Through building personal relationships with his customers and his community, Mr. Westphal has become not only an incredible business man, but a generally helpful and caring part of our community.
R. Westphal Jewelers is a third generation family business and Richard is so proud to have both of his daughters Katie and Julie working with him. His eldest daughter Katie has been working alongside him since 1998 and Julie joined the business in 2011. Recently Richard, Katie and Julie collaborated on a custom design and won 1st place in a Design Competition for the Independent Jewelers Organization in Tampa Florida. Along with his family he has a small group of very loyal and experienced employees who attend educational classes and seminars to ensure they are always progressing and learning. His family and employees pride themselves in helping make Westphal Jewelers a great part of Hutchinson.
Mr. Westphal treats everyone equally and provides a great amount of care and knowledge to his family, his employees, his friends, and customers. He continues to push his creativity and pass his valuable knowledge to his daughters. Mr. Westphal will tell you, the best part of his job, is you.
Congratulations, Westphal Jewlers!
We'd like to thank First National Bank of Hutchinson, the Hutchinson Credit Union, Eagle Communications, and KFSA Insurance for sponsoring this award, and the Hutchinson News for partnering with us to highlight that small businesses are a vital piece of Reno County's economic foundation.
If you know of a deserving small Chamber business, we encourage you to nominate them for this award. Requirements for consideration are chamber membership, in business for at least three years, and employs 40 or fewer people. Call the Chamber of Commerce at 620-662-3391 for more information.
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Membership Luncheon, Sponsored by Siemens Wind Power
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Hutchinson Town Club,
200 E. Sherman St.
Join us for the July Membership Luncheon, sponsored by Siemens Wind Power! Hear from Siemens as they share about their company and give an update on what's happening in the wind power industry. The July Membership Luncheon is the second of three in the monthly summer luncheon series.
Please contact Belinda McClanahan at 620-662-3391 to attend, or register online. The cost is $15 per person, or use your 2013 Flash Pass. Non-members are welcome to attend for $20.
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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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Quick Books instructional classes will be held August 15th and 16th in Hutchinson. The class is hosted by the Quest Center and is made possible through SCKEDD's Rural Business Development Tax Credit Program.
The classes will be taught by Shelly Basham, Certified Quick Books Instructor. Computers will be furnished, courtesy of South Central Kansas Economic Development District, and hand out material is provided. The class will be scheduled so that participants may attend the complete 2 day class or just the area of Quick Books that you desire assistance.
For further information call the Quest Center at 620-665-8468. Enrollment is limited to 20 so reservations are needed. The course is offered at no cost to you thanks to SCKEDD.
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The Wichita Airport Authority Announces:
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When you sign up for Rapid Rewards from Southwest Airlines, you can win great prizes from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport. Enter to win prizes like luggage tags, suitcases, Kindle Fires, and even two round trip tickets to anywhere Southwest flies. And share the contest, because the more entries we have, the more chances you have to win. Enter to win here: http://www.flywichita.com/rapidrewards/
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Farm Bureau Financial Services would like to invite you to help celebrate their customer and community appreciation event. Come see what the South Hutchinson Farm Bureau office has to offer!
Thursday, July 18, 2013
10 South Main Street, South Hutchinson
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Free Hotdog Lunch
Phone: (620) 663-3359
*Hotdogs donated by Jackson Meat, your neighborhood meat store*
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Keep Dollars Local with H-Bucks
 Keep local dollars in the local community! Use Chamber H-Bucks to support Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce Businesses and ensure your hard earned dollars are spent here! Purchase H-Buck as employee incentives, presents, or for yourself!
H-Bucks may be purchased in person at the Chamber office, 117 North Walnut, Hutchinson, or by phone at 620-662-3391. Both cash and credit cards are accepted as payment and they come in $10 and $25 increments. There are no additional fees included in the purchase of H-Bucks. For more information on H-Bucks, or to find out how your business can accept H-Bucks go to hutchchamber.com. |
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Ribbon Cuttings/Ground Breaking
Congratulations, Qdoba Mexican Grill! 
The Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Qdoba Mexican Grill, located at 1518 E 17th Ave in Hutchinson. Qdoba is celebrating the opening of their new location in Hutchinson. The phone number for the business is (620) 259-7132.
Congratulations to Underground Cavern Stabilization, LLC!
The Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Underground Cavern Stabilization, LLC (UCS), located at 7513 S K17 Hwy - 3.25 miles south of South Hutch on K17. The phone number for the business is (620) 662-6367.
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Heard Around the Chamber
At the June Business After Hours, Chamber staff asked members questions about their thoughts on the Chamber. Here's what we heard:
Question:
What did you like about the June Membership Luncheon?
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Download the Chamber Mobile Phone App Today, Free!
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- Full Chamber Membership Directory
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The mobile app is available for iPhone, Android, and Blackberry. We know everyone is on the go, and mobile devices provide a quick and comprehensive route to get instant information and instant savings.
As a member in the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce, your business will automatically be listed in the app, which will be available to all members of the Chamber, community members, and visitors. The app will be a critical tool for your business to reach other Chamber members and those interested in visiting Hutchinson and Reno County.
To download the App, search hutch chamber in the app store or scan this QR code:
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