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The Business Advantage

THE BUSINESS		1
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MAY 2026		1
CELEBRATING OUR BUSINESSES BIG AND SMALL		1
MEMBER NEWS		1
WHO WE ARE		2
BOARD OF DIRECTORS		2
Chairman–John Bogner, WIT Athletics Past Chairman-Josh Guthrie, Guthrie Floorcovering Secretary - Michelle Salinas, RE/MAX Villa Chris Ragland, United Wireless Arena managed by Venue Works Sarah Gunkel, Davis & McCann, P.A. Brianna Wissman, Diamond Roofing Dr. Tanya Williams, InnovateMed Silver Ruiz, Truck Center Companies Mario Rayo, Landmark National Bank Scott Beatty, Curtis Machinery Coral Lopez, ITC Great Plains Aaron Stapleton, Soulspring Spa and Wellness Ryan Ausmus, Community Foundation Carolina Ross, Best Cellars		2
EX OFFICIO MEMBERS		2
Jason Scheck Unified School District #443 J.D. Gilbert, Ford County Joann Knight, Dodge City/Ford County Development Corporation Dr. Harold Nolte, Dodge City Community College Megan Welsh, Dodge City Convention and Visitors Bureau Nick Hernandez, City of Dodge City		2
CHAMBER STAFF		2
The mission of the Dodge City Area Chamber of Commerce is to enhance the business climate and improve the quality of life in Dodge City and the surrounding area for our members.		2
OUR VISION Building a vibrant and prosperous community through business leadership, enrichment programs, and membership services.		2
OPERATIONAL VALUES Educate – Business owners and managers to operate successful businesses that reinvest in our community. Facilitate – The leadership development for future leaders of our community. Advocate – For initiatives and issues that will improve our community. Celebrate – Our successes and heritage that promote a quality of life in our community.		2
OUR GOALS Membership Services – Educate Chamber members and Dodge City community members about the Chamber’s mission, vision, values and purpose.		2
Multicultural Business Engagement – Increase multicultural business owner and leader engagement in Chamber programs, events, volunteer opportunities and in civic roles throughout the community.		2
Dodge City Days – Define opportunities, revenue enhancements, and long-term priorities in support of the Dodge City Days Festival.		2
Legislative Committee – Identify business leaders that will drive positive dialogue on legislative issues impacting Dodge City with local, state, and federal officials.		2
Operational Priorities – Collaborate with Dodge City/Ford County Economic Development Corporation in conducting community town halls to refresh the Dodge City/Ford County strategic plan.		2
Workforce Development – Identify the workforce skills and needs desired by Dodge City businesses.		2
OFFICE INFORMATION Monday – Friday, 9AM – 5PM Office (620) 227-3119 | (620) 227-2957 (FAX) 101 E. Wyatt Earp | PO Box 939 Dodge City, KS 67801 www.dodgechamber.com www.facebook.com/dcacc e-mail: info@dodgechamber.com		2
CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS		3
MAY MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS		3
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UPCOMING CHAMBER COFFEES & RIBBON CUTTINGS		4
CHAMBER AMBASSADOR GOLF CLASSIC		4
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APRIL EVENT PICTURES		5
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SMALL BUSINESS WEEK: CELEBRATING THE HEART OF DODGE CITY		6
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Book time with Leslie Lima: 15 minutes meeting		8
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SHOUT OUT TO ALL OF OUR CLIENTS AND FUTURE CLIENTS! THANK YOU FOR YOUR BUSINESS!		28
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