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Ely's Kawasaki Receives Small Business Award

Tuesday, April 02, 2019

The business originally began with Darrell’s grandpa, Gene, who started the business in a gas station in Inman. When his dad, Gary, took over the business in 1979, he began the motorcycle sales and service division and moved the business to its current location in Hutchinson. Darrell joined the business in 1993 and currently runs the day to day operations. In May 2018 he brought on his son Cody, who is the 4th generation to join the dealership. Ely’s Kawasaki is truly a family owned and operated business and is the oldest Kawasaki dealer in the state of Kansas. They maintain...

Giant Laundry Receives Small Business Award

Tuesday, April 02, 2019

The business started back in the 1950’s and has seen many transformations over the decades including a hair salon and an arcade. When Carla and her husband bought the business in 2015 the business had been in disrepair. They have since overhauled and or replaced all machines and dryers, replaced the roof, fixed the electrical, rectified all plumbing issues, and even added Google Translator to their phones in order to communicate with all customers. Giant Laundry is a very friendly and family oriented business. Carla and her husband know their customers by name and want people to feel like they are...

Medicaid Expansion Takes Step Forward

Tuesday, April 02, 2019

Medicaid expansion, the top legislative priority of Kansas hospitals, including Hutch Regional, took a step forward in late March when the House of Representatives voted in favor of the state’s participation in the federal program. The legislation awaits action in the Kansas Senate which may include a debate lasting into the final days of the 2019 legislative session. To date, 36 states and the District of Columbia have either joined the program or will do so by the end of 2019. Enactment of Medicaid expansion will benefit Reno County in several ways: More than 1,600 un-insured Reno County residents will gain health insurance...

Kansas Recreation & Parks Convention Boosts Local Economy

Wednesday, February 27, 2019

Hutchinson had a significant increase in visitors earlier this month when the KS Recreation & Parks Association hosted their Annual Convention at the Atrium Hotel & Conference Center. Over 430 attendees and 85 vendors spent February 5-7 meeting, learning and exploring our community. Visit Hutch worked with local restaurants, venues and vendors to generate an Economic Impact report of the conference. Using a third-party calculator through Tourism Economics, Destination Marketing Association International and the KS Department of Wildlife Parks & Tourism, it has been determined that Hutchinson saw a direct economic impact of over $270,000 during the two- and half-day convention. While...

Veterans Administration Awards Three Hospital Projects to Superior Boiler Works

Thursday, January 31, 2019

Superior Boiler Works has been awarded three projects for Veterans Administration hospitals, the company announced today. Two of the hospitals are in the northwest United States, and the third is a hospital in the Midwest. Each hospital required a custom-engineered solution based on specific requirements. Superior will deliver its Wichita boilers to two of the facilities. This newer model in the company’s boiler line incorporates the latest engineering enhancements to maximize efficiency and operations in a small footprint. The third hospital will utilize Superior’s efficient Mohican boiler, which has a four-pass wet back chambered design. Superior Boiler also assisted in providing the...

Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System Implements New Electronic Health Record

Monday, October 29, 2018

By: Ken Johnson, President & CEO The most recent milestone in the Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System (HRHS) transformation took place on September 24th, 2018 with the implementation of OZ, a new HRHS Electronic Health Record (EHR). Years of exhaustive planning and training resulted in a successful implementation as HRHS made this $20 million EHR operational. HRHS contracted Cerner Corporation (North Kansas City, MO), a supplier of health information solutions, services, devices, and hardware to facilitate the upgrade. Groups of as many as 40 employees spent several weeks at Cerner headquarters studying the numerous ways that electronic health records will benefit the overall operation of...

Pools Plus, Inc. Receives September Small Business Award

Wednesday, October 03, 2018

Pools Plus was established in 1988 when Brad and Jane Easter decided to venture out on their own. They opened their business, which mainly focused on swimming pool service, at 20 N. Main St. and remained there for two years. While located on Main Street, Brad ran the store during the day until Jane arrived after her teaching job to help cover the store so Brad could go out on service. The business quickly expanded and grew, moving it to it’s current location at 21 E. 1st Avenue. Over the years the business continued to expand and Brad’s son Jake,...