| May 24 , 2006 |
| Volume 03, Issue 10 |
| Chamber Events |
| Business Directory |
| Community Event Calendar |
| HutchChamber.com |
June 15 |
Sponsor: Hutchinson Clinic |
Sept. 13 |
Sponsor: Kansas State Fair |
Sept. 28 |
Sponsor: Hutchinson Art Association |
The following businesses have recently become members of the Chamber. Welcome! Link for full contact information. Great Wall Buffet & Mongolian Barbeque Kevin Zheng Hutchinson Community College - Director of Marketing & Public Information M.L. Hinkle |
Join the Greater Hutchinson Convention/ Visitors Bureau in welcoming these Visitors making an economic impact on our community! |
Join the Greater Hutchinson Convention/ Visitors Bureau in welcoming these Visitors making an economic impact on our community! April 2006 Civilian Labor Force 33,502 Employment 32, 005 Unemployment 1,497 Unemployment Rate 4.5% The Reno County unemployment rate dropped to 4.5 percent in April compared to 4.9 percent in April 2005, according to statistics released by the Kansas Department of Labor. The number is also down from 5.2 percent in March 2006. The drop reflects the State of Kansas, which dropped from 4.8 percent in April of 2005 to 4.2 percent in April 2006. State officials say Kansas added an estimated 6,500 jobs during the 12-month period. |
Did you know?
A total of 21 players have won the first 26 U.S. Senior Open championships. There have only been five playoffs. If necessary, a three or four hole playoff would be played immediately after completion of 72 holes, which NBC would broadcast in it’s entirety. |
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| Market Research Study of Reno County |
The Greater Hutchinson Convention/Visitors Bureau (CVB) administers the Market Hutchinson committee, and this year they have embarked on an comprehensive project that is anticipated to bring valuable information to community leaders. The Market Hutchinson committee has commissioned The Research Partnership out of Wichita, to conduct a market research study for Reno County. The methodology for the research includes both a telephone survey and focus group interviews. The last time market research was completed was in 1997, therefore precipitating the need for new and current data to help make responsible decisions. Market Hutchinson’s mission is to increase consumer traffic by promoting Hutchinson’s retail and medical facilities, tourist attractions and special events, with an approximate budget of $100,000. The project is half way completed, and so far has shown many interesting trends among the respondents. As a comparison to the 1997 research, this year’s survey found that the improvement in K-96 highway to Wichita can be seen in the 10% increase in Sedgwick County residents reporting that they have visited Hutchinson during the past year. Also, the percentage of rural respondents reporting that they have visited Hutchinson has increased 6%. These are just a couple of the results from the telephone survey that was conducted in February 2006. Partnerships have been solicited for the Focus Groups, and four entities have signed on to assist with this phase of the project. The two Focus Groups will be conducted in Wichita and Great Bend, addressing both the metropolitan and rural market segments. Watch for more information coming soon in the Outlook once the second phase of the project is completed. For more information about the market research project, or if you’re interested in joining the Market Hutchinson committee, contact LeAnn Cox at 620-662-3391 or email leannc@hutchchamber.com
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at the newest Hutchinson Clinic facility! |
Take part in this networking event, at the newest Hutchinson Clinic facility at 2107 N. Waldron on Thursday, June 15, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. For more information or to register contact Belinda McClanahan at 662-3391 or register online. |
Pictured above from left to right: Marcy Kauffman, Kelly Chastain, and Don Sketchley 
Dana Regehr joined the Chamber in August of 2005, as Coordinator of Economic Development, Dana is responsible for coordinating The Chamber’s efforts for new business recruitment and existing business retention and expansion. Her responsibilities include maintaining the site selection consultant database, preparing formal proposals and statistical reports, conducting research, and representing the community at business recruitment functions. In addition, Dana is responsible for maintenance and design of www.hutchecodevo.com, the department web site that includes a Buildings & Sites Database of available properties in the area. Dana also coordinates all investor relations, including all marketing and communication to you, our supporters of Spirit of Success. She is responsible for creating the monthly eNews! email newsletter, published by Spirit of Success, as well as organizing all regularly scheduled investor events and meetings. Dana's background is in communications and marketing, including a Bachelors Degree in Communications from Northwestern College. A native of northern Minnesota, Dana relocated to Hutchinson over one year ago to join family that are in the area. After relocating to Hutchinson, Dana met and recently married Randy Regehr. Dana is happy to call Hutchinson home! |
