Upcoming Events and Programs
August 7, 2019
EVENTS
Botanica
701 Amidon St.
Wichita, KS 67203
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
MONTHLY LUNCHEON - AUG. 13
Hear about Wichita State Women’s Basketball from Coach Keitha Adams. WSU is celebrating 50 years of women’s athletics this year.

Cost: Member: $20/Non-Member: $50
Cost at Door: Additional $5

RSVP by Monday, August 12 at 3 p.m.
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Sponsor:
Prize Sponsors: Circle of Stars Academy and Transworld Business Advisors of Wichita
PourHouse by Walnut River Brewing
711 E. Douglas Ave.
Wichita, KS 67202
4 - 6 p.m.
WIBA ON TAP - AUGUST 20
Tap into the resources and expertise of WIBA members and guests in a relaxed setting. 

Cost: Free for WIBA members & guests. Appetizers provided. Cash bar

RSVPs not required, but suggested.
RSVP
Alzheimer's Association
1820 E. Douglas Ave.
Wichita, KS 67214
11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT - AUG. 22
Learn the 4 strategies to managing customers and leave this session with tools you can use at your business to increase profitability.

Cost: Member: $80/Non-Member: $100
Includes lunch

RSVP by Monday, August 19 at 3 p.m.
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Alzheimer's Association
1820 E. Douglas Ave.
Wichita, KS 67214
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
POWERFUL PERFECTION - AUG. 27
This advanced, hands-on workshop will introduce methods of managing media/video clips in slides shows, hyperlinks, animations, slide masters and photo albums. 

Cost: $30 (Includes lunch)

RSVP by Monday, August 26 at 3 p.m.
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UPCOMING EVENTS & PROGRAMS
September 3
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
September 10
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Botanica
September 17
4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Alzheimer's Association
EVENT PHOTOS
Jenny Dawn Cellars Ground Breaking- July 11
Simply Social - July 16
WWLA Luncheon - Aug. 6
NEWS
WIBA Recommendations for Local November Elections
Last month, WIBA members were invited to attend candidate interviews for Mayor and City Council offices, hosted by the Wichita Area Builders Association. The elections are non-partisan. None of the candidates represent a political party.

WIBA is legally organized under a non-profit section of tax codes that prohibits us from officially “endorsing” candidates, although we can give qualified recommendations. We identify candidates who appear most qualified to serve and whose views appear generally favorable to the conduct of small businesses.

WIBA supports and recommends Jeff Longwell for Mayor. Longwell is a longtime member of WIBA, has continued that support while on the City Council and we believe is the best qualified candidate. He has been accessible and answerable for his actions.

District II – East Wichita is currently represented by Becky Tuttle, who was appointed to the position in January, 2019. In her time on the Council she has been active, following the issues and responsive to constituents. We support her candidacy for a full term.

District IV – Southwest Wichita is represented by Jeff Blubaugh, who was elected to the Council in 2015. Blubaugh is an active member of the Council and represents this diverse district well. We support his candidacy.

District V – Northwest Wichita is currently held by Bryan Frye, a marketing executive who has been active in the community for many years. He has served well on the Council and we support his candidacy.

Local government has been relatively conflict-free in recent years, while generally meeting our needs. We feel that the current office holders are doing what we elected them to do and we recommend their re-election.
New Sponsorship Opportunities
We're excited to announce two new opportunities to showcase your company to small business owners and leaders.

Welcome Sponsor
As a Welcome Sponsor, you may bring a banner, poster or tablecloth with your company's name or logo and display it in the check-in area of Botanica before our Monthly Luncheons.

Cost: $100 per Monthly Luncheon (one member per event)

Upcoming Events Sponsor
Have your company name or logo printed on the WIBA Upcoming Events flyer distributed at both WWLA and Monthly Luncheons. WIBA Chairman or WWLA Emceee will mention your company as well.

Cost: $500 per quarter (up to 6 events total)

If you're interested in either of these opportunities for 2019, please contact Alicia at alicia@wiba.org.
NEW MEMBERS
Kansas Humane Society
Contact: Emily Hurst
ehurst@kshumane.org
3313 N .Hillside Ave
Wichita, KS 67235
316-220-8703
www.kshumane.org
Strategic Partners Financial Group
Contact: Josh Johnsrud
josh@spfgnow.com
2020 N. Webb Road Ste 101
Wichita, KS 67206
316-869-2233
www.spfgnow.com
JULY RENEWALS
  • A'deas Printing
  • Aloft Hotels
  • Andale Ready Mix
  • Edward Jones - Brandi Blaylock
  • Bright and Carpenter Consulting
  • ComfortCare Homes
  • Cook CPA LLC
  • First National Bank of Hutchinson
  • Headshots Bar & Grill
  • HRx Consulting, LLC
  • Inter-Faith Ministries
  • KPTS
  • Larry D. Van Horn - CFO On Call
  • MKEC Engineering
  • Premier Food Service
  • Sam Moyers, Business Consultant
  • SCKEDD - South Central Kansas Economic Development District
  • The Specialists Group
  • Traffic Control Services
  • Wichita.com
  • WSU Tech
  • Xclusive Event Services
UPCOMING COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Thursday, August 15
Friday, August 16
Learn More
UPCOMING WIBA MEMBER EVENTS
  • Bedtime at Field Station: Dinosaurs
  • Manage Your Sales Pipeline with EASY Excel Templates - Dawn Monroe Training - August 16
  • Cowtown Throwdown: MDR CD Release - August 17
  • Meet the Lenders Matchmaking Event - SBA - August 20
  • Aloft Wichita Pink Party - August 22
  • Circle of Stars Celebrity Softball Game - August 24

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