November 13, 2019

EVENTS

Hinkle Law Firm 1617 N. Waterfront Pkwy Suite 400 Wichita. KS 67206 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

SIMPLY SOCIAL MIXER - NOV. 19 Enjoy the great view from Hinkle Law Firm while you mix and mingle for our last Simply Social mixer of the year! Cost: Free for WIBA members & guests. RSVP by Monday, Nov. 18 at 3 p.m. RSVP

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Boathouse 515 S. Wichita Wichita, KS 67202 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

WWLA LUNCHEON - DEC. 3 Enjoy short presentations with local non-profits including Alzheimer’s Association, Goodwill Industries of Kansas, HumanKind Ministries, KPTS, Kansas Food Bank, Kansas Humane Society and Raise My Head Foundation. Cost: Member: $15/Non-Member: $20 Cost at Door: Additional $5 RSVP by Monday, Dec. 2 at 3 p.m. RSVP

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Prize Sponsor: Collaborative Life Coaching

Botanica 701 Amidon St. Wichita, KS 67203 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

MONTHLY LUNCHEON - DEC. 10 Celebrate the holidays with a music program featuring Air Capital Chorus. The Air Capital Chorus is a nonprofit singing organization promoting education and camaraderie in barbershop harmony, open to people of all ages. Cost: Member: $20/Non-Member: $50 Cost at Door: Additional $5 RSVP by Monday, Dec. 9 at 3 p.m. RSVP

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Welcome Sponsor: Pen Publishing Interactive

Prize Sponsor: Transworld Business Advisors of Wichita

Holiday Inn East 549 S. Rock Road Wichita, KS 67207 5:30 - 9 p.m.

2020 WIBA KICKOFF - JAN. 30 Join us for this annual event featuring a cocktail hour, silent auction and dinner followed by a brief business meeting and a recap of accomplishments, concluding with featured speaker Eric Wedge, Wichita State University Baseball Coach. Cost: $75 each/Table of 10: $700 RSVP

Silent Auction Items Requested

We're currently looking for silent auction items for our upcoming WIBA Kickoff. Items may include gift baskets, wine, restaurant gift cards, art, jewelry, etc. with a minimum value of $75 (please avoid providing services). Your company name will be included on description sheets during the silent auction. You may also include business cards to include in the display. Items can be dropped off at the WIBA office or pick up can be arranged at your office. Silent auction items must be received by Friday, Jan. 10, 2020 . Please contact Judy Whiley if you'd like to donate to our silent auction by either calling our office at (316) 201-3264 or e-mailing judy@wiba.org. WIBA is a 501c6 under the Internal Revenue Code, as always, consult your tax advisor about tax deductibility. Thank you for your support!

Supporting Sponsors

UPCOMING EVENTS & PROGRAMS

December 17 4 - 6 p.m. PourHouse by Walnut River Brewing

January 30 5:30 - 9 p.m. Holiday Inn East

EVENT PHOTOS

WWLA Luncheon - Nov. 5

Monthly Luncheon - Nov. 7

Jenny Dawn Cellars Ribbon Cutting - Nov. 12

NEWS

2020 Sponsorship Opportunities

Reach business owners and leaders through a variety of WIBA programs and events. Benefits include the ability to display company materials on event tables, opportunity to speak briefly, recognition on event marketing and more! Sponsorships are limited. Reserve yours today!

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Call for Workshop Submissions

We're looking for speakers to present a variety of business topics for our 2020 educational workshops. Topic examples include (but are not limited to): sales, marketing, social media, Microsoft Office products, Management Skills & Tips, Leadership, among others. Workshops will be 2 hours in length. Submissions will be reviewed by the WIBA staff and Events Committee. Submissions must be from WIBA members. Complete form below by November 20 for consideration.

SUBMIT

Don't Forget - WIBA Membership Drive!

The member who refers the most new paid memberships between now and Tuesday, December 31 will win your 2020 Membership dues paid up to $250.00!  For each new paid member you refer, you will also receive an entry into a drawing for a $25 gift card of your choice. Look through your business contacts and invite them to an upcoming WIBA event. Judy will help your efforts by offering prospective members a “Get to know WIBA” presentation. The winner of the Membership Drive will be announced at the Kickoff event on January 30, 2020! Thank you for helping us grow this wonderful organization. Note: All members currently receive a $25 credit towards next year’s due for referring a new paid member. The winner of the membership drive will be excluded from those credits.

MEMBER NEWS

The Health Connection Ribbon Cutting

Celebrate The Health Connection's new location. Tour the new space, enjoy appetizers and drinks. Prize drawings and discounts will be available for all attendees. When: Thursday, Nov. 14 Where: 3101 N. Rock Road Suite #170 Time: 3 - 4:30 p.m. (Ribbon Cutting at 3:30 p.m.)

RCB Bank Ribbon Cutting

Celebrate RCB Bank 's new remodeled west Wichita location. Enjoy an open house with music, drinks and appetizers and tour the bank. When: Thursday, Nov. 21 Where: 7137 W. Central Time: 4 - 7 p.m. (Ribbon Cutting at 4:30 p.m.)

OCTOBER RENEWALS

EmberHope Youthville Jenny Dawn Cellars Just Text It Morrow & Co. LLC, CPA Pioneer Balloon Company Raise My Head Foundation

Transworld Business Advisors of Wichita Union State Bank USD 259 Via Christi Health Wichita Area Business Association

NEW MEMBER

Dementia Specialist Contact: Kathy Adkins, RN kadkins3@cox.net 316-807-8293

UPCOMING COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Friday, Nov. 15

Thursday, Nov. 21

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UPCOMING WIBA MEMBER EVENTS

Stepping Stones - Open House - Ideal Feet - Nov. 13 An Event of Epic Proportions - Rotary Club of Wichita - Nov. 18 BETA @ Butler – Excel 2016 Part 1 - Nov. 19 Taming the Contact Chaos - Dawn Monroe Training - Nov. 23 IAAP Nashville: “Excelling at Excel” - Dawn Monroe Training - Dec. 3 Submit your events to our Community Calendar! More

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