CONNECT | Vol. 8 No 5 | August 2016
Events/Calendar | News | Member News
Events/Calendar Featured Events
WWLA Luncheon
WIBA Women's Leadership Alliance
The Three C's of the SBA & Your Local Resources Speaker: Teri Taylor, Small Business Association (SBA)
Teri will speak about the free resources offered through the SBA and the three C's. Credit Counseling Contracting Every attendee will receive a free resource guide!
Where: Wichita Boathouse, 515 S. Wichita St. When: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 6 Cost: $15 for WIBA members | $20 for non-members How to RSVP: Call (316) 201-3264. Online - reserve your spot at wiba.org/events WWLA Luncheon sponsor:
10222 W. Central Ave., STE #201 Wichita, KS 67212
Prize sponsors:
2431 N. Greenwich RD., STE 107 Wichita, KS 67226
www.jimmiesdiner.com
[email protected]
Monthly Luncheon How Innovation campus is working for the greater good of the community Speaker: John Bardo, WSU President
WSU President, John Bardo will speak about the relationship between the Innovation campus and economic development in the community. He will also discuss his goal for the local workforce and economy. More details to follow soon!
Where: Wichita Boathouse, 515 S. Wichita St. When: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 13 Cost: $20 for WIBA members | $35 for non-members How to RSVP: Call (316) 201-3264. Online - reserve your spot at wiba.org/events Monthly Luncheon sponsors:
4601 E. Douglas Ave., STE. 100 Wichita, KS 67218
3351 N. Webb Rd. Wichita, KS 67226
Prize sponsors:
300 N. McLean Blvd. Wichita, KS 67203
10921 E. 26th St., N. Wichita, KS 67226
Business Your Way Mixer Museum of World Treasures to host BYW Mixer! Don't miss WIBA's own Night at the Museum on September 20!
Join us for WIBA’s own Night at the Museum! Marvel at treasures from around the world and through the ages. You can explore the bones of long-lost creatures, observe Egyptians mummies and the secrets of ancient civilizations; all while visiting with fellow WIBA members! We look forward to seeing all of you there.
Where: Museum of World Treasures, 835 E. 1st St. N. When: 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 20 Cost: Free How to RSVP: Call (316) 201-3264. Online - reserve your spot at wiba.org/events BYW Mixer sponsor:
550 N. Rock Rd. #24. Wichita, KS 67206
Upcoming Events & Programs
Tues. Sept. 6 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Wichita Boathouse 515 S. Wichita St. 316-201-3264
Tues. Sept. 13 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Wichita Boathouse 515 S. Wichita St. 316-201-3264
Tues. Sept. 20 5:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Museum of World Treasures 835 E. 1st St. N. 316-201-3264
Wed. Sept. 28 7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. National Center for Avation Training (NCAT) 4004 N. Webb Rd, 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.
News News
WIBA presents: Disney Institute's Approach to Business Excellence! WIBA is proud to welcome Disney’s Approach to Business Excellence professional development course to Wichita. Today is the last day to receive the WIBA member discount! Why Disney Institute? Everything Disney does is about delivering a world-class Guest experience. What allows Disney to consistently deliver the highest levels of service is how they intentionally design every aspect of their business. That is a key source of what differentiates Disney in the marketplace. And it can be for you. Disney Institute uses business insights and time-tested examples from Walt Disney Parks and Resorts worldwide to provide relevant illustrations and engaging stories that help you develop the customer experience culture you are capable of delivering. With professional development courses offered by Disney Institute, you will discover ways to positively impact your organization and the customers you serve as you are immersed in leadership, employee engagement and service. Course Topic Disney Institute’s Approach to Business Excellence seminar will provide valuable business insights relevant to any company, from any industry. Disney's Approach to Business Excellence Experience our five core competencies: creativity/innovation, leadership excellence, quality service, brand loyalty, and selection, training, and engagement. Together, they create a powerful business strategy relevant to any company or industry.
Learn the time-tested and effective leadership strategies to exhibit the values and behaviors that generate results. Discover techniques used to select, train, retain, and communicate with employees that will sustain a supportive and interactive culture. Explore world-renowned Disney principles for service excellence and discover how attention to detail can create a consistent, world-class service environment for your organization. To learn more about this professional development course, visit www.disneyinstitute.com or www.wiba.org and scroll to the “Latest News” section.
Disney Institute is accredited by: International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) Event schedule:
7:00-7:45 Registration & Breakfast 8:00-11:30 Leadership Excellence, Brand Experience, and Employee Engagement 11:30-12:30 Lunch 12:30-4:00 Quality Service and Innovation 4:00 – 5:00 WIBA will host a Hospitality Mixer There will be two 30 minute breaks; one mid-morning and one mid-afternoon. This seminar will take place on Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at the National Center for Aviation Training (NCAT), located at 4004 N. Webb Rd., Wichita, KS 67226. Cost: Tickets are $425 each. Tickets are $400 each for WIBA members. Tickets are $425 each for everyone after August 31. New Sponsorship Opportunities: Have a Display Table Be a Meal Sponsor
What: "Disney's Approach to Business Excellence" hosted by Wichita Independent Business Association When: Wednesday, September 28, 2016 Where: National Center for Aviation Training (NCAT), 4004 N. Webb Rd., Wichita, KS 67226 Contact: For more information regarding “Disney’s Approach to Business Excellence” please visit www.wiba.org or contact Lisa-Marie at
[email protected] or (316) 201-3264. Cost: Tickets are $425 each. Tickets are $400 each for WIBA members. Tickets are $425 each for everyone after August 31. Space is limited, so register today for Disney’s Approach to Business Excellence by: 1. Calling (316) 201-3264 2. Registering online at www.wiba.org/events 3. Download registration form and return it to the WIBA office Please share this information will any interested parties you know! Download the Disney Institute information sheet here.
Member News WIBA Event Photos
Photos from the Monthly Luncheon August 9.
Photos from the Face to Face Forum with USD 259 on August 30.
Ray's thought of the week Do not ruin today with regrets from yesterday and apprehensions of tomorrow. New WIBA Member
PREMIER FOOD SERVICE 8225 W. Irving Wichita, KS 67209 Jennifer Moore, (316) 269-2447
[email protected] www.pfskansas.com Type: Vending & Catering
WIBA Member Renewals
AT&T CAESARS TABLE CYPRESS MEDICAL RESEARCH CENTER L.L.C. DUNNING & ASSOCIATES CPAS, L.L.C. KPTS SECURITY 1ST TITLE BE AMAZED CARPET CLEANING
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WIBA Member Events
CityArts will offer an Introduction to Adobe InDesign class this Fall Small business owners: Are you looking for an affordable, laid-back and FUN way to learn Adobe InDesign? InDesign is the leading desktop publishing software that will help you create business cards, brochures, newsletters and many other pieces of marketing collateral for your business. This class is designed to teach students Adobe InDesign from the ground up. All iMac computers in CityArts’ Digital Arts Studio come equipped with the Adobe CC. It’s strongly encouraged students have Adobe InDesign CC downloaded on personal computers for work outside of class. Students should bring an 8 GB flash drive and a notebook and pen to class. View class schedule and registration.
What: Introduction to Adobe InDesign Where: CityArts, 334 N. Mead When: View class schedule & registration.
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