We are hosting Disney Institute again but this time it is a course on Quality Service! In 2016, we hosted “Disney’s Approach to Business Excellence,” an overview of Disney’s five universal pillars of a successful business. This year we are bringing ”Disney’s Approach to Quality Service.” Learn how to improve the customer experience and raise the service standards in your organization. Early bird ticket pricing for this insightful seminar ends on August 18. Seating is limited! For more information and to register, visit wiba.org. CONNECT | Vol. 7 No 4 | July 2017
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WWLA Luncheon at the Boathouse We can't wait to see all of you ladies on Aug. 1! Pattie Durham of Moxie Sass and Class Boutique will be our emcee for this networking luncheon. She will be sharing her unique success story with us and sharing a few insights. Don’t miss this chance to meet new people and collaborate with each other.
Where: Wichita Boathouse, 515 S. Wichita St. When: 11:30 am-1:00 pm on Tuesday, Aug. 1 Cost: $15 Members | $20 Nonmembers RSVP Today Call (316) 201-3264. Online - reserve your spot at www.wiba.org WWLA Sponsors:
Monthly Luncheon at the Botanica Presenter: Congressman Ron Estes
Don't miss this chance to meet our new Congressman on August 8! WIBA is thrilled to have newly elected Congressman Ron Estes as our presenter this month! Ron Estes is a 5th generation Kansan and serves Kansas’ 4th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. Prior to becoming an elected official, Estes worked in consulting and management roles in several different industries including aerospace, energy and manufacturing. An engineer by trade, he successfully implemented a variety of systems that streamlined operations, increased efficiency and improved customer relations – all while cutting cost. Estes served as Sedgwick County (Kansas) Treasurer and then Kansas State Treasurer before being elected to Congress on April 11, 2017. Ron and his wife, Susan, have three children and reside in Wichita. *Please Note: All monthly luncheons will be held at Botanica Gardens!
Where: Botanica, 701 Amidon St. When: 11:30 am-1:00 pm on Tuesday, August 8 Cost: $20 Members | $50 Nonmembers RSVP Today Call (316) 201-3264. Online - reserve your spot at www.wiba.org Monthly Luncheon Sponsor:
Jump Start Your WIBA Membership Do you know everything there is to know about your membership? Join us for our first Jump Start event on August 23 from 4:30 to 6:00pm! Come hear about the many benefits and services that come with your membership to WIBA. Enjoy light refreshments, meet other members and learn how powerful WIBA can be for you. Please RSVP to ensure we have treats for everyone.
Where: WIBA Office, 200 E. 1st Street, STE. 101 When: 4:30 pm-6:00 pm on Wednesday, August 23 Cost: Free for members! RSVP Today Call (316) 201-3264. Online - reserve your spot at www.wiba.org
Upcoming Events & Programs
Tues. August 1 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Wichita Boathouse 515 S. Wichita St. 316-201-3264
Tues. August 8 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Botanica 701 Amidon St. 316-201-3264
Wed. August 23 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. WIBA Office 200 E. 1st St., STE. 101 316-201-3264
Reservations for any of these WIBA events can be made by calling (316) 201-3264 or online at www.wiba.org/events. We no longer send invoices for payment. All reservations must be paid in advance.
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How can WIBA's Business Growth Initiative help you?
Miguel Johns, CEO of KingFit described his expierence with the WIBA business growth initiative as "invaluable." The WIBA Business Growth Initiative supports business expansion and development by establishing strong relationships with small businesses. WIBA wants to assist in identifying and addressing barriers of growth in order to create a healthy and inviting business environment. Businesses who want to grow and need assistance locating qualified work force, please contact Alicia Holloway at
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New WIBA Members
M & M Sharpening Services
MKEC Engineering, Inc.
Contact: Mark Madden, (316) 293-8293 5916 Bunting St. Wichita, KS, 67218
[email protected] http://www.mnmsharpening.biz Type: Knife and Tool Sharpening
Contact: Kurt Yowell, (316) 684-9600 411 N. Webb Road Wichita, KS, 67206
[email protected] http://www.mkec.com/ Type: Engineering
Koehn Chiropractic
Edward Jones
Contact: Dr. Rob Koehn or Erin Koehn, (316) 440-8363 555 N. McLean Blvd. Wichita, KS, 67203
[email protected] http://koehnchiropractic.com Type: Chiropractic
Contact: Brandi Baylock, (316) 779-8059 8625 E. 37th St. N., STE. 301 Wichita, KS, 67226
[email protected] www.edwardjones.com Type: Financial Advisor Referred by: Candi Hooks, DCH Cleaning
WIBA Member Events Want to have your event published here? Submit your event to our Community Calendar! We love to share what our members are doing. View the community events here.
Smart Scents: Relieving Stress with Aromatherapy Reduce stress and enhance your mood and well-being by learning how aromatherapy works, ways to use essential oils in your life, how to make fragrant blends and create a class aroma to take home. —— Classes are $35 each and include a workbook, badge and shop local goodie bag. Register Here: http://conta.cc/2qRGKa0 When: Thursday, July 27, from 6:00 - 8:30 pm Where: Finishing School for Modern Women, 340 S Main St, Wichita, Kansas 67202
Meritrust Tiger Trot at Tanganyika Wildlife Park The Tiger Trot is one of the most important fundraising events benefitting the Tanganyika Winter Fund as part of our 501(c)(3) Species Survival Fund. This fund helps us raise the nearly $600,000 it takes to support the animals in our care each year with no assistance from government funding, while also working for wildlife around the world.
When: September 17 from 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Where: Tanganyika Wildlife Park, 1000 S. Hawkins Lane, Goddard, KS More information can be found here.
Your Path to Effective Communications and Human Relations Skills for Success
Look around at successful business people. You’ll find that they are confident in their work and enthusiastic about getting things done, they are inspiring, and they empower others around them to succeed – they are engaged in all aspects of their work and life. The world famous Dale Carnegie Course is one of the only organizational communication training programs that is proven to make you more effective by boosting your engagement levels. See the results of a study that shows levels of employee engagement in the workplace and how people who have taken the Dale Carnegie Course are 62% more likely to be engaged than the average employee. This effective communication training course will help you master the human relation skills demanded in today’s tough business environment. You’ll learn to improve human relations skills, increase communication effectiveness, strengthen interpersonal relationships, manage stress and handle fast-changing workplace conditions. You’ll develop more effective communication skills and be better equipped to perform as a persuasive communicator, problem-solver and focused leader. What’s more, you develop a take-charge attitude to initiate with confidence and enthusiasm What: Dale Carnegie Course When: Every Thursday for 8 weeks from September 21 – November 9 from 1:30 PM – 05:00 PM Where: Holiday Inn Wichita East, 549 S. Rock Rd. Cost: $1,895.00 *Mention Kevin Steckley for a 5% Discount.
38th Kansas Economic Outlook Conference The purpose of the conference is to provide insight into current local, state, and national economies, addressing topics of interest to the community. A combination of nationally known speakers and local experts will be on hand to provide perspectives on issues affecting business, industry, education and government. This event attracts around 800 regional business professionals each year.
When: October 5 from 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Where: INTRUST Bank Arena, 500 E. Waterman St. Cost: Tickets are $120. More information can be found here.
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