Volume 28 | February 2024

Wellsville Chamber News

Wellsville Chamber of Commerce Mission Statement:

“To improve business opportunity and build a better community”

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Join us for our next Monthly Chamber of Commerce Meeting -

WHEN - Tuesday, March 19th at 12PM - Lunch at 11:30AM provided by Oak Star Bank

WHERE - Wellsville Health and Rehab Conference Room

WHY - To stay up-to-date on all the Wellsville Chamber is doing for businesses in our town and be an active participant in making decisions that affect all we have going on!

Host a Meeting - Showcase Your Business

If you would like to showcase your business by hosting a Chamber meeting and/or luncheon at your location, please let us know. This is a great way to familiarize other business owners with the tools and resources you have to offer the community and show off your physical space. Or you can cater the lunch and hold it at the Wellsville City Library or Wellsville Health and Rehab has also offer their space and can cater on site.

Schedule a Luncheon or RSVP

Wellsville Family Dental Welcomes Dr. Scott

Dr. Matt Scott joins Wellsville Family Dental as a general dentist who brings experience, advanced training, and enthusiasm to our practice.

Dr. Scott graduated Magna Cum Laude from University of Missouri-Columbia. After graduation, he attended and graduated Summa Cum Laude from A.T. Still University and is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry. He also is a proud member of the Kansas Army National Guard where he prepares soldiers for their deployments both foreign and domestic.

As a dentist in Wellsville KS, Dr. Scott offers exceptional care to patients at Wellsville Family Dental. He places the highest priority on providing the best quality dental care possible, giving patients the smile they have always wanted, and making a positive impact in the Wellsville, KS community. He feels a strong connection to his patients and enjoys helping them achieve their dream smiles. He also feels strongly about alleviating dental pain, so he embraces the latest dental technology for your comfort.

Outside of dentistry, Dr. Scott loves to spend time with his family and dogs. He met his wife and best friend, Brooke, in 2019, and the two were married in December 2020. They have two Australian Shepherds, Ziggy and Zai, who are quite possibly the best dogs in the world. Matt and Brooke are expecting their first child in late February 2024 and couldn't be more excited for the journey.

Dr. Scott enjoys working out, cooking, trying new restaurants, and doing household renovation projects. He especially loves cheering on the Kansas City Chiefs football team, Sporting Kansas City soccer team, KC Royals baseball team, and the Detroit Red Wings hockey team. As a sports enthusiast and loyal to his alma mater, Dr. Scott wants you to know that he also watches Mizzou athletics!

Patient satisfaction is particularly important to Dr. Scott — he looks forward to hearing how he can help you achieve your perfect smile. Dr Scott treats patients from Wellsville, Gardner, Edgerton, Baldwin City, Ottawa and surrounding communities. He grew up in Overland Park, KS, and still resides there today.

Learn More About Wellsville Family Dental

Small Business Trends Look to Shape 2024

By U.S. Small Business Administration

Published on November 21, 2023

Another year is nearly in the books. For small business owners, that means the time to start planning for 2024 is now. While no one can predict exactly what the future will hold, there are plenty of trends entrepreneurs can monitor right now to stay prepared for challenges and opportunities in the days ahead. With potential impacts for both day-to-day operations and the long term picture, the following trends should inform your small business strategy in the new year.

Artificial intelligence is here to stay. There’s no denying that artificial intelligence (AI) is a hot button issue with implications that go well beyond the tech space. AI is at the forefront of many sectors, including business. In fact, according to Constant Contact’s Small Business Now Report, 91% of small businesses who are currently using AI say it has made their business more successful. With benefits for marketing, operations, and more, it may be worth looking into how AI can improve your business.
But don’t forget about the human touch. In a day and age that is becoming increasingly digital, soft skills are more valuable than ever before. Artificial intelligence may be the future, but emotional intelligence is still very much the now. A recent study by Redpoint Global found that 77% of consumers believe positive customer experience still requires human interaction — all the more reason to make sure you and your employees continue to hone your interpersonal skills. With courses such as “Understanding Your Customer” and “Sales,” the SBA Learning Center can help.
Customer experience is everything. Price and product quality are important, but the concept of the “customer experience economy” reigns supreme. What does that mean for your business? Creating a positive customer experience at every level, from research to point of sale. Meet the customer where they are, whether that’s online or in-person, and personalize their journey as much as possible.
Sustainability is important to customers. Few things are as critical to today’s customer as sustainability. According to a recent study by NielsenIQ, 78% of US consumers say that a sustainable lifestyle is important to them, and they want to patronize businesses that share those values. Luckily, the SBA has some ideas of how you can lower your carbon footprint.
Cybersecurity is a must in a data-driven economy. As data collection and analysis become standard processes, consumers want to know that their information is secure and responsibly managed. 67% of smartphone users are concerned about data security and privacy on their phones. Fortunately, there are a variety of steps you can take to protect your customers, as well as yourself, from cyber threats.

Entrepreneurial Services Spotlight

Great things come to those who wait! :) We will have a few Spotlights for you in our March newsletter. Thanks for your patience!

Wellsville Chamber Sign Advertising program -

If you would like to advertise to the thousands of cars passing by our billboard on Highway 33 each day, we can help produce and display a banner designed just for your business. This Chamber sign is especially important to your business if you are a business located somewhere other than on 33 highway. Many people who live outside Wellsville or are coming off the highway to stop at Bert's or Casey's don't know what other businesses Wellsville has to offer. They might make it a point to use your services each time they are in town if they only knew where you were!

We only have two 2024 Chamber Sign spots. Please reach out if you would like to book one.

Chamber Coffee Corner

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City of Wellsville

City Office Information -

City office is closed on 2/19 in observance of President's Day.
City Planning meeting 2/21 at 6PM.
City Council meeting 2/28 at 6PM.
City Court meeting on 3/5 at 5:30PM.
City Council meeing 3/13 at 6PM.

City Snow and Ice Removal Policy -

13-401. Snow and ice to be removed

(a) It shall be unlawful for the owner and/or the occupant of any lots abutting upon any sidewalks to fail to cause to be removed from such sidewalks all snow and ice within 12 hours from the time that the snow fall or ice storm ceases. If the snow falls or ice accumulates upon the sidewalks in the nighttime, removal of same must be made within 12 hours after sunrise on the following day.

(b) It shall be unlawful for any person to place snow removed from private property upon any public street, alley or sidewalk.

(Code 2016)

13-402. Same: exception; alternate remedy.

Where there shall be ice or compacted snow on any such sidewalk of such a character as to make it practically impossible to remove the same, the sprinkling of ashes, sand or other noncorrosive chemicals on the accumulation of ice or snow in such a manner as to make such sidewalk reasonably safe for pedestrian travel shall be deemed a sufficient compliance with the provisions of this article until the ice or snow can be removed.

City Council Meeting Minutes

Wellsville Police Department

Wellsville Police Overview -

Wellsville has a professional police force that is comprised of 5 employees. All members of the Wellsville Police Department are dedicated to exceeding the expectations of Wellsville citizens in the area of Law Enforcement and serve each day to the best of their abilities and will treat all people with respect.

Wellsville Police Department

Chief of Police Danny W. Hackler

Wellsville Court Clerk Position Available -

Municipal Court Clerk - The Wellsville Police Department

Posted: Feb 2024

Wellsville Police Department is taking applications for the position of Municipal Court Clerk.

We are a progressive department in a growing community of approximately 2,000.

Job Summary

This is a full time position with primary focus on daily operations of the Municipal Court. The Clerk will also cross-train to provide assistance as needed to the Police department and City Hall. This position is under the supervision of the Chief of Police or his designee.

Job Scope

The Municipal Court Clerk performs a variety of responsible clerical and administrative support assignments in processing and coordinating cases for the Municipal Court, and assisting the Municipal Judge and Prosecutor, attorneys, law enforcement and other agencies, and members of the public coming into contact with the Court to ensure that orders, directives, and policies of the Court are executed. Work is performed with a substantial degree of independence within the framework of prescribed policies and procedures, and state laws. Much of the work is highly confidential in nature relating to specialized court activities and police reports.

Learn more about the Wellsville Police Department

Chamber Member Help Wanted

Please let us know if you have any job opportunities you'd like to share with the Wellsville Chamber members and the Wellsville community.

Special Chamber Member Promos

Franklin County

Monthly FCDC Review -

Wellsville-

Paul Bean had a great meeting in Wellsville to discuss strategic growth and the infrastructure needs related to a plan for growth. He is looking to provide assistance to the city for grants that will support their strategic growth plans. He was invited to meet with city staff and city commission to better understand how he can assist them in their strategic planning.

Full February FCDC Report and Year End Summary

America's SBDC Kansas -

Date/Time: Welcome3/1/20248:30 AM- 9:00 AM (CST)Financial Management9:00 AM- 12:00 PM (CST)Lunch/Networking12:00 PM- 12:45 PM (CST)Thrifty Marketing12:50 PM- 2:05 PM (CST)Using AI Tools2:15 PM- 3:30 PM (CST)Status: Open - 57 places remaining

Registration Deadline: 2/26/2024 12:00 PM (CST)

Fee: No Fee

Point of Contact: Brenda Hampton (785) 628-4563

Location: Neosho County Community College, Student Union - Oak Room 209, 800 West 14th Street, Chanute KS 66720

Training Topics: Accounting/Budget, Business Financing, Cash Flow Management, Customer Relations, Human Resources, Managing a Business, Marketing/Sales, Other, Social Media

Description:

The Kansas SBDC has received a grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration to offer six Business Resiliency Bootcamps in rural, drought-stricken communities in Kansas. Each Bootcamp will feature three workshops to help existing businesses to have the skills, knowledge, and resources to enable them to be resilient and adaptable during challenging times.

Strategies for Improving Financial Management: This will be a 3-hour introductory level workshop (including Q&A) covering the following topics - how to track your finances, how to understand financial statements, cash slow management strategies, managing seasonality, pricing strategies, and planning for profit.
Thrifty Marketing: This will be a 1.25-hour introductory level workshop (including Q & A) covering the following topics: how to identify and understand your target customers, how to communicate your value, no-cost and low-cost ways to reach your customers, and creative strategies to market your business without spending a lot of money.
Using AI Tools to Support Business Management: This will be a 1.25-hour introductory level workshop (including Q & A) covering the following topics: overview of how AI tools can be used to help small businesses (for example in areas such as human resources, financial management, operational management, marketing, and customer relationship management), what are the costs for using AI tools, tips for getting started, and best practices for risk mitigation when using AI tools.

Business Resiliency Bootcamp

Franklin County Optimist Club -

The Franklin County Optimist Club is pleased to recognize the following students at the Wellsville Middle School as a Student of the Month:

Nora Taylor – 8^th Grade
Tatum Gardner – 7^th Grade
Troy Saylors – 6^th Grade.
Each student received a certificate and a gift card from Bill Lytle and Hot Off the Press

Learn More about Franklin County Optimists

USD #289 School District

Wellsville School District Projects and Programs:

Wellsville FBLA Takes Top Honors at District VII Conference -

On January 31, 2024, the Wellsville High School and Middle School Future Business Leaders of America chapters competed at the annual Kansas FBLA District VII Conference, which is the largest conference of the seven districts. The conference was hosted by Wellsville FBLA and the Washburn University School of Business and Washburn University Admissions Department. Overseeing the conference was the Kansas FBLA District VII Vice President Avery Morin, who is a junior at Wellsville High School.

With 17 high schools and 4 middle schools in attendance, there were 388 students competing in 63 events. The Wellsville High School FBLA chapter was extremely successful as they finished in first place of all schools with a score of 678 points, which is a cumulative point system where points are assigned to each placing. In second place was Santa Fe Trail High School with 307. Even more impressive was that every Wellsville High School FBLA member (28 total) who attended placed in one or more events. Click the button below for the Wellsville students’ placings in all events. As for Wellsville Middle School, they placed third overall with 146 points. There were 15 events at the middle school level.

With districts completed, the Wellsville FBLA chapter is ready to take their skills to the next level at the Kansas FBLA State Leadership Conference on April 3 through 5.

FBLA District Conference Award Stats

Learn more about the Wellsville School District

Community Chamber Events

Community WJRC Events

Check out all the Wellsville Recreation Commission has planned for our community kids and seniors this month!

Learn more about WJRC events

Wellsville Library

Library Updates -

Wellsville Public Library website

Community Wellsville Events

Chamber Member Church Events

Family Church

Sunday Services in Wellsville -

Two identical in-person services at 8:00AM and 9:30AM
Live online service at 9:30AM

Sunday Services in Baldwin -

In-person services at 11AM
Live online service at 11AM

Helping Hands Food Pantry Grocery Distribution -

Friday, February 16th
Saturday, February 17th

Learn more about Family Church

GriefShare -

A faith-based, friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone.
How GriefShare works: Support groups are led by people who understand what you are going through and want to help.
You’ll gain access to valuable GriefShare resources to help you cope with your loss and look forward to rebuilding your life. Grieving is a process and not meant to last forever.
Mondays at 7pm at Family Church
For more info contact Debra McCullough (913) 206-5372

Celebrate Recovery

A 12-step program to help you find freedom and healing from hurts, habits, and hang-ups
Meets weekly at Family Church on Thursdays at 7PM
For more info contact Mike Holtwick 913-710-6255

Open Table Community Church

Sunday Service -

One in-person service 10AM
Live online service at 10AM

Learn more about Open Table Community Church

Wellsville Baptist Church

Sunday Service -

One in-person service 9AM
Sunday School for all ages at 10:30AM
Potluck on the 1st and 3rd Sundays at 11:30AM

Learn more about Wellsville Baptist Church

Bible Study -

Wednesday mornings from 9:30-10:30AM
No matter how little or how much you know about the Bible, we guarantee you’ll learn something new at this study
All are welcome to join us for an hour of study followed by a visit to Hot Off the Press for snacks

Men’s Bible Study -