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The Advocate for Advancing Your Independent Business for 84 yearsVol. 76 No. 11 November 2015
WIBA Monthly Luncheon
Our Nonprofit Arts and Cultural OrganizationsTuesday, November 10, 2015 Did you know that nonprofit arts and culture organizations - including our museums and performing artsorganizations - produce approximately $50 million dollars in economic impact to the Wichita area eachyear? When folks visit from out of town to partake of performances, visit museums and the like, they stayin our hotels, eat in our restaurants, purchase fuel for their vehicle and more. In addition, suchorganizations provide a quality of life that makes Wichita a more pleasant place to live and work. Finally,museums and performing arts groups provide educational opportunities for citizens of all ages. How are such nonprofit organizations important to independent businesses? How can nonprofit and forprofit businesses work together to promote quality of life and economic development in our community? These are some of the questions we will ask of area arts and culture leaders, specifically Don Reinhold,
Chief Executive of the Wichita Symphony, Wayne Bryant, Producing Artistic Director of Music TheaterWichita, Mike Noller, President and CEO of the Museum of World Treasures, and John D 'Angelo, Director -Division of Arts and Cultural Services for the City of Wichita. With their breadth of knowledge about thefield, they will begin with a brief description of each organization and culminate with an open paneldiscussion featuring pre-designated questions along with open questions from the floor. Don't miss this great opportunity to learn more about nonprofit arts and cultural organizations and the impactthey have on the Wichita community. The luncheon will be held at the Wichita Boathouse, home of the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame, 515 S.Wichita St., from 11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m. The cost is $20 for members and $35 for non-members. Reservationsare REQUIRED by Friday, November 6. Reservations and payment can be made online at www.wiba.org bycalling the WIBA office at 316-201-3264 or by email at [email protected] . Sponsor First-Time Guests and New Members
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From Your President....As your new president, I would like to say how excited I am to be a member of the WIBA team, and when Iuse the term WIBA team, I include each and every one of you, our members. I join you in the ranks of thosewho care deeply about individuals who have the courage to start an independent business and nurture itthrough good times and those that are more challenging, to emerge stronger, flourish, provide critical jobs forour citizens and enrich our community in a variety of important ways. My family, including my wife Sherri, our twenty year old daughter Kelsie, and my mother (now deceased),moved to Wichita ten years ago to build our future and we have found a place here that has been incrediblyrewarding. Sherri works for a WIBA member - Integrated Facilities Group - as Sr. Designer and our daughter
has grown up here and is doing well in a great job of her own as a branch manager for another of our fellow WIBA members, FidelityBank. We are part of a growing, thriving community with fantastic new offerings seemingly every day andwith great hope for further growth on the horizon. We just purchased our second property here and enjoy ournew home in the northeast area of the city. I want you to know that I am here to serve you, our members and will do everything within my influence toensure we assist you when you call upon us and that we help to create an environment that encouragesindependent businesses to emerge, grow and prosper. Don't hesitate to contact me when you requireassistance in furthering your small business. Thank you for this opportunity and I look forward to workingwith you.
November Educational Seminar A Visit With Your President: Candid Discussions About WIBAWednesday, November 18
Join us as I share more about myself and my vision about where I see WIBA going. The Novembereducational seminar is going to be entitled, "A Visit With Your President:Candid Discussions About WIBA." I'll make a presentation about who I am and where I see WIBA going in the future. Bring your questions andconcerns. I will open the floor to discussion after the presentation. The seminar will be held at the WIBA offices, 200 E. 1st, Ste. 101, from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Lunch willbe provided. Reservations are REQUIRED by the Monday prior to the seminar (Nov. 16). The cost is $25 forWIBA members and $35 for non-members. Reservations can be made by calling the WIBA office at 316-201-3264, by emailing [email protected] or online at www.wiba.org/WIBACalendar
Chairman's Column - November 2015 The new 2015 - 2016 Strategic Plan was introduced to all members in the SeptemberWIBA Issues newsletter. A new mission and vision for the association have beendetermined along with five key strategic objectives.
The board of directors is working diligently on these five key objectives to ensure thatWIBA will continue to provide resources, influence and economic development for independent business.Each objective has a committee assigned to ensure the objectives are reached. Last month we reviewed the first two of the five strategic objectives. This month we will review the last three. Objective #3 - Promote economic development of local and independent businesses.
1. ETF - 30 mentors from WIBA will participate.2. Insure WIBA is included in the City's ED Plan - $125k (matching funds)3. Develop a member outreach program for growth - needs analysis4. Add 3 new resource partners for members - (e.g. succession planning - Kansas Family Business
Forum)5. Keep it local - directory of businesses and services - look for a mobile app
Success measured by:
12 meetings/committee member/year
Committee members: Chad Stafford, Occidental Management; Steve Pendegraft, Pen Publishing, Inc. Objective #4 - Create a strategic advantage through technology and innovative businessprocesses.
1. Develop and implement a social media strategy.2. Hire or outsource a social media manager.3. Enhance and maintain the website. (Self-serve & mobile friendly.)4. Increase the technology capabilities of the Association. (Webinars, cloud technology, YouTube
Channel.)
Success measured by:
Open rate on newsletterSurvey of members
Committee members: Chad Stafford, Occidental Management; Steve Pendegraft, Pen Publishing, Inc.;Paul Bush, OneSource Technology. Objective #5 - Provide increased member value.
1. Implement Mastermind Groups.2. Implement a mentoring program - identify 30 mentors for ETF.3. Expand educational opportunities - curriculum and multiple platforms.4. Provide opportunities to meet and socialize.5. Establish a business resource center. (Needs, resources, marketing & pricing)6. Incorporate political advocacy on website.7. Establish a loyalty program (database and mobile application).
Success measured by:
# of events & participants$ of FundingUpdate of website.
Committee members: Lon Smith, WIBA; Chad Stafford, Occidental Management; Steve Pendegraft, PenPublishing, Inc.; Teresa Wallweber, Fidelity Bank; Sue Joachims, Real Solutions; Tony Bui, FarmersInsurance; Cindy McSwain, Allen, Gibbs & Houlik L.C.
*Committee members are not limited to those listed above. There may be changes as we continue to work on these objectives.
Every member of WIBA is important to our continued success. We want to hear your comments,suggestions, or questions and welcome your support of our initiatives. Feel free to contact the WIBA officeor any or the committee members at any time. The Executive Committee and the Board of Directors are excited about our renewed focus and future plansto strengthen the organization. We will keep you updated on our progress in upcoming newsletters.
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2015 - 2016 Strategic Plan
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WIBA Membership Renewals for November Behavioral Medicine Specialist P.A.Benjamin Franklin PlumbingJon Brown ConstructionChew & Lee Accounting GroupCitizens Bank of KansasCommercial Laundry Sales & ServiceDunning & Associates CPAs, L.L.C.Friends UniversityGoddard Chamber of CommerceKansas Building ProductsKeystone Support Services L.L.C.
Labor ReadyLarkspur Bistro & BarLogo Envy L.L.C.Mid American Credit UnionParker Oil Co., Inc.Precision DentalProfit Builders Inc.Signs and Design.Union State BankVisit WichitaWichita Plus L.L.C.
WIBA New MembersACCUWEATHER ENTERPRISE SOLUTIONS100 N. Broadway, Ste. 750Wichita, KS 67230Mike Smith, 316-266-8000mike.smith@accuweather.comwww.enterprisesolutions.accuweather.com/Weather Risk ManagementReferred by: Alicia Holloway - Right Recruiting
CBSI530 N. Ridge Rd., Ste. BWichita, KS 67213Joe Mitchell, [email protected] AgencyReferred by: Liz Anderson - PostNet CENTURY BUSINESS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.401 SW 30th St.Topeka, KS 66611Jeff Murphy, 785-267-4555jeff.murphy@centuryks.comwww.centurybusinesstechnologies.com
NOMAR SELF STORAGE2505 N. MarketWichita, KS 67219Dan Heflin, [email protected] FacilitiesReferred by: Sue Joachims - Real Solutions PAYCHEX, INC.1423 N. Aster St.Wichita, KS 67002Lacy Gaskill, [email protected] Resource ServicesReferred by: Jim Dunning Jr. - Dunning &Associates CPAs L.L.C. PINAIRE FINANCIAL STRATEGIES111 DerbyDerby, KS 67037Barb Pinaire, [email protected]
TechnologyReferred by: Sue Joachims, Real Solutions COWLEY COLLEGE125 S. 2ndArkansas, KS 67005-1147Dennis Rittle, [email protected] CollegeReferred by: Ray Frederick, Frederick Plumbing &Heating K. LANES600 Tyler Ct.Wichita, KS 67209Diana Schmidt, [email protected]://www.k-lanes.com/Retail and SalesReferred by: - Tawnya Anderson, K. Lanes
www.barbarapinaire.comInsurance & Financial ServicesReferred by: Judy Whiley, WIBA SLEEPTOPIA INC.411 S. PattieWichita, KS 67211Kevin Kunz, [email protected] Services & Supplies TRANSWORLD BUSINESS ADVISORS OF WICHITA4601 E. DouglasWichita, KS 67218Todd Bailey, [email protected]/wichitaBusiness Consulting
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WIBA November CalendarTues. Nov. 3 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.WWLA Monthly Luncheon, Wichita Boathouse515 S. Wichita St., 316-201-3264 Tues. Nov. 10 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.WIBA Monthly Luncheon, Wichita Boathouse515 S. Wichita St., 316-201-3264
Tues. Nov. 17 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.WIBA Business Your Way Mixer,Hotel Old Town, 830 E. 1st St., 316-201-3264 Wed. Nov. 18 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Educational Seminar, WIBA offices,
Fri. Nov. 13 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Face-to-Face Forum, South CentralLegislative Delegation, Holiday Inn WichitaEast, 549 S. Rock Rd. 316-201-3264
200 E. 1st St., Ste. 101, 316-201-3264
Nov. 26-27 WIBA Offices ClosedHappy Thanksgiving
Reservations for any of these WIBA events can be made by emailing [email protected] or online atwww.wiba.org/wibacalendar
For pictures of our most recent events, click on the links below.
October monthly luncheon withCongressman Mike Pompeo
WWLA October luncheon pictures
WIBA STAFF
President Lon Smith
Manager Insurance Services Karen Fillenworth Manager Membership Services Judy Whiley Governmental Affairs Consultants Natalie Bright and Marlee Carpenter
OFFICERS & EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Joe Johnson, Chairman of the BoardSchaefer Johnson Cox Frey & Associates316-684-0171 Emily Compton, 1st Vice Chair Goodwill Industries of KS, 316-744-9291
Chad Stafford, 2nd Vice ChairOccidental Mangement Inc. James E. Dunning Jr., Treasurer Dunning & Dunning LTD, 316-264-7203 Sue Joachims, Secretary Real Solutions, 316-214-5528 Alicia Holloway, Immediate Past Chairman Right Recruiting, 316-519-2662
PUBLICATION OFFICE200 E. 1st St., Ste. 101
Wichita, KS 67202 316-201-3264
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