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Archer & Co receives Small Business Award

Monday, June 24, 2019

Archer & Co. originated in 2004 as the home-based business Red Zebra, with Archer Jarrett as it sole employee, hiring an additional stylist the following year. Archer is a graduate of Sidney’s Hairdressing College and has enjoyed a career as a stylist, salon manager, session artist and manufacturer’s educator. By 2013, Red Zebra had grown to employing four other stylists and a receptionist in the 450 square foot space. Jarrett’s desire to expand and be more involved in the community led to the purchase of their current building located at 306 S. Main. The business was renamed Archer & Co to...

Western Supply Receives Small Business Award

Tuesday, June 04, 2019

Western Supply was established in 1949 by Jack Martin’s dad, Willis Martin, and two other parties. It was a business that sold plumbing and heating supplies to plumbing contractors through route sales in western Kansas. Willis purchased the business outright from the other partners in 1970 and Jack purchased it from his dad in 1985. The business began with eight employees and today has a total of 34, with stores in Hutchinson, Great Bend, Hays and Dodge City. The building was originally located at 315 W 3rd in downtown Hutchinson to be close to the railroad for delivery of supplies....

Hotel/Convention Center Study Released by Visit Hutch

Friday, May 31, 2019

HUTCHINSON, KS – Visit Hutch, in partnership with the City of Hutchinson, released today the Hotel/Convention Center Market Study in an 84-page report. In February 2019, the City engaged with Hospitality Real Estate Counselors (HREC) to produce the $15,000 study with the objective to determine the market support for a proposed Hotel/Convention Center in Hutchinson. The declining number of conventions at the Atrium Hotel and Convention Center, is what led the City to look into a potential new project. “The convention market has always been an important component of our tourism cluster, having a large economic impact on our overall economy....

Hutchinson Regional Medical Center Proud of Low Infection Rates

Tuesday, June 04, 2019

By: Ken Johnson, President & CEO of Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System Hospital Compare, part of the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services tracks infection rates. Hutchinson Regional Medical Center (HRMC) is proud of our low infection rates. Hutch Regional takes the fight to eliminate infections seriously and our constant efforts are producing positive results. The Hospital Compare report shows that Hutch Regional is 83% below the state average and 80% below the national average in instances of intestinal infections and 30% below the state average and 31% below the national average in urinary tract infections. Fighting bloodstream infections is a high priority and...

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...

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...