| September 7, 2005 |
| Volume 02, Issue 16 |
| www.hutchchamber.com |
| Economic
Development Spirit of Success |
| Latest Economic Trends |
| Business Directory |
| New Members |
| Community Calendar |
How you can help.. All across the country we are hearing about the kindness and generosity, of complete strangers, to aide the hurricane victims along the Gulf Coast. There's proof that small actions can reap grand rewards, even here in our community. Kathleen Rivers, student at Hutchinson Community College and 2005 graduate of the Leadership Reno County program, has initiated an effort to gather funds to assist those effected by Hurricane Katrina. Teaming up with the Hutchinson Community Foundation, Rivers is requesting that everyone in our county contribute a dollar apiece. "If everyone contributed a dollar, it would amount to more than $64,000 to help the victims," said Rivers. The donations will be collected at the Hutchinson Community Foundation, 1 N. Main, Suite 501, and then sent directly to the National American Red Cross Relief Effort. For more information or questions please contact the Hutchinson Community Foundation office at 620-663-5293. You may also make your donations directly at the National American Red Cross Relief Effort web site. |
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Check out what's going on at the Chamber! Click on each event to register! |
| Sept. 14 | Membership Breakfast: Kansas State Fair |
September 29, 2005 Business After Hours at the New Grand Prairie Hotel and Convention Center! Take part in this networking event, at the all-new Grand Prairie Hotel & Convention Center on Thursday, September 29, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. For more information or to register contact Belinda McClanahan at 662-3391 or register online. |
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October 13, 2005
Business-to-Business Power Networking Be part of this premier business networking event, on Thursday, October 13 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Kansas Cosmosphere. For more information or to register contact Belinda McClanahan at 662-3391 or register online. |
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Reno County Building Permits Valuations May 2005 $1,940,174 Value 215 Permits June 2005 $ 8,520,220 Value 269 Permits July 2005 $ 5,448,773 Value 212 Permits Employment Data July 2005 Employment: 31,256 Unemployment: 1,685 Unemployment Rate: 5.1% July 2004 Employment: 31,115 Unemployment: 1,869 Unemployment Rate: 5.7% Unemployment Rate is down by .06%, while Employment Rate is up 141 jobs. For Full Economic Trend Data Link Here. |
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| Greater Hutchinson Convention and Visitors Bureau Welcomes Kansas Bands and Visitors |
Every year the Greater Hutchinson Convention and Visitor's Bureau is hard at work in your community. The CVB is expecting over 350,000 visitors in our community during the Kansas State Fair. In an effort to continually welcome and assist visitors and residents, the CVB will have a welcome booth at the state fair. The Hospitality Booth, located just north of the Kansas State Fair Administration Building at the 20th and Poplar entrance, will highlight local area attractions and direct visitors to events. The CVB, along with many local merchants have put together a tremendous golf gift basket. The basket will include two one-day passes to the 2006 USGA Senior Open, items from; Carey Park Golf Course, The Links in Pretty Prairie and The Highlands. The drawing will be held on Sunday, September 18, presence not needed to win. In addition to the Hospitality Booth, the CVB will be hard at work helping over 100 Kansas Marching Bands that make their way to the state fair. Each band has the opportunity to parade downtown and then showcase at the Kansas State Fair. The band parades will take place on Saturday, Monday, and Tuesday from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. The largest parade will take place on Wednesday from 8:00 to 11:30 a.m. The bands will be critiqued and rated on their performance. This event attracts a large audience, and we need to let the audience know that the parade route has changed. The parade route has changed: Begin at Ave. B and Washington to 2nd Ave and Washington, then 2nd to Main, and Main to 3rd Ave. If you have any additional questions or would like to talk to a member at the CVB office, please contact Valerie Harper at 620-662-3391 or valerieh@hutchchamber.com |
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Congratulations to Norman Yutzy, Ken Yutzy and Vern Wickey, owners of Pleasantview Home Improvement, recipients of the 2005 third quarter Small Business Spotlight Award. Presentation of the award will be made at the September Chamber Membership Breakfast.
In business nearly 50 years, many things have changed since the original owners, Albert Miller and Raymond Yutzy began the business. Now owned and operated by Raymond's sons and son-in-law, Pleasantview is still committed to their clients and providing excellent quality service. "One of the things I enjoy in this business is helping people find the right products for their home and helping them make their dreams come true," says Vern Wickey, co-owner and general manager. In 1956, Pleasantview Home Improvement began selling storm doors, windows and awnings. However, as product demands changed over the years, they currently provide a variety of services including; seamless siding, wrought iron railings, patio roofs, carports, to list a few of their product list.“We take an interest in each customer and treat them like we would like to be treated, with good service and quality products," stated Norman Yutzy, president and co-owner. "We want our customers to enjoy the products they purchase from us for a very long time." |
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| They consider it their way of giving back to the community, by staying involved and also by hiring many of their employees from the Pleasantview area. Several of their employees have been with Pleasantview for over 35 years and others have been with them for 15 to 20 years. With commitment and teamwork, Pleasantview Home Improvement is looking forward to another 50 years of service to their customers and community. |
(Left to Right: Norman Yutzy, Vern Wickey and Ken Yutzy) |
The Small Business Council selected Pleasantview from nominations made by Chamber members. The award is given quarterly to a Chamber business that exemplifies community spirit and superior business practices. Nominees must be a Chamber member in good standing, been in business for at least three years, and employ fewer than 25 people. The Small Business Spotlight award is proudly sponsored by Diesel Control Technicians, First National Bank of Hutchinson, Hutchinson Credit Union and Kwik Shop |
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The Chamber is pleased to present Dana Yoder as the new Coordinator of Economic Development, announced Jon Daveline, President/CEO.
Dana joins The Chamber with a background in communications and marketing, including a Bachelors Degree in Communications from Northwestern College. Most recently, Dana was associated with Girl Scouts Wheatbelt Council, where she was responsible for writing newsletters, creating marketing pieces, and assisting with fund development, grant writing, and coordinating special events. A native of northern Minnesota, Dana actually has deep roots in Reno County, due to her father being a Hutchinson native. She relocated to Hutchinson over one year ago to join family that remains in the area.
As Coordinator of Economic Development, Dana will be responsible for coordinating The Chamber’s efforts for new business recruitment and existing business retention and expansion. These responsibilities will 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 will be 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 will also coordinate all investor relations, including all marketing and communication to you, our supporters of Spirit of Success. She will be 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 began her position at The Chamber on August 29th. She will be replacing Nancy Phelps, who is resigning on September 15 to join her husband in starting a new church in inner-city St. Louis, Missouri, with the organization World Impact.
“I am confident that Dana will do an excellent job in maintaining our progress in new business recruitment and existing business retention and expansion,” stated Nancy Phelps. “Her experience, education, and heart for Reno County will enable her to succeed as she promotes economic development in our community.”
We invite you to stop by and meet the newest member to the Chamber Team! |
| Success Scoreboard Results are IN! | ||
. We’re all in this together…and it’s working! |
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Success Scoreboard 2005 is finally here! Take a look at the companies that have already submitted their information! These companies were also featured in our Success Scoreboard listing in the Hutchinson News on August 28 or September 4. Shouldn't your company be on this list? Contact Dana Yoder with your good news today, at 