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5 CORE INITIATIVES

Approved by the Board of Directors, our 5-year strategic plan to move forward will include the 5 focus areas below.

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

BUSINESS & PEOPLE RETENTION

BUSINESS & PEOPLE RETENTION

MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT & SUPPORT

MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT & SUPPORT

BUSINESS & COMMUNITY MARKETING

BUSINESS & COMMUNITY MARKETING

BUSINESS ADVOCACY

BUSINESS ADVOCACY

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WHERE WE ARE GOING

We have a unique opportunity to refocus our efforts and drive Great Bend's economic growth. Maintaining robust relationships within our local network, including Great Bend's city officials, Barton County administration and Commission, Great Bend Economic Development Inc., the Convention and Visitors Bureau, and both education and healthcare partners, remains a vital aspect of our strategic direction.

 

Equally important is our collaboration with state and federal delegations, amplifying our voice for Great Bend and Barton County. With a strong commitment to enhancing engagement among young professionals and fostering innovative partnerships that retain both people and businesses, we are dedicated to leveraging the unique spirit of Great Bend to realize our shared vision for the future.

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MEET OUR HONORARY CO-CHAIRS

Rob & Andrea Bauer

Rob & Andrea Bauer

Mike & Linda Johnson

Mike & Linda Johnson

Dr. Perry & Krista Smith

Dr. Perry & Krista Smith

Barry & Monica Bowers

Barry & Monica Bowers

Mark & Leslie Mingenback

Mark & Leslie Mingenback

Terry & MelEesa Stueder

Terry & MelEesa Stueder

Mark & Melanie Calcara

Mark & Melanie Calcara

Katherine Opie

Katherine Opie

Sheryl Cheely

Sheryl Cheely

Brad & Sarah Shirer

Brad & Sarah Shirer

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THANK YOU TO OUR INVESTORS!

  • Advanced Therapy​
  • Bauer Pike Law ​
  • Rob and Andrea Bauer ​
  • Brentwood Builders ​
  • Coldwell Banker Sell Real Estate
  • Sheryl Cheely ​
  • Eldridge Fencing ​
  • Equity Bank ​
  • Farmers Bank & Trust​
  • First Kansas Bank ​
  • John & Nancy Francis
  • Logan & Dru Garrett
  • Gen1 Agency​
  • Golden Belt Community Foundation​
  • Mike and Linda Johnson ​
  • KanEquip​
  • Keller Real Estate and Insurance​
  • L&M Contractors
  • Landmark National Bank ​
  • Mark & Leslie Mingenback ​
  • Mark’s Custom Signs ​
  • Marketing Maven
  • Mary Kay Cosmetics
  • Moeder Plumbing​
  • Move Your Mountain Coaching & Consulting​
  • Dorothy M. Morrison Foundation​
  • MyLawn! Turf & Tree 
  • Nex-Tech Wireless​
  • Office Products, Inc.
  • Peoples Bank and Trust​
  • Jerry & Colleen Renk ​
  • Schmidt Foundation 
  • Scott’s Welding​
  • Shelly Peacock​
  • Nancy Sundahl
  • Brad & Sarah Shirer​
  • Dr. Perry & Krista Smith​
  • Spectrum CPA Partners LLC ​
  • Stueder Contractors​
  • The University of Kansas Health System​
  • Jim & Kathy Vopat​
  • Watkins Calcara, Chtd.​
  • Wheatland Electric​​
  • T&C Mfg & Operating, Inc
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