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T & L Fireworks Honors 55 Years of Bright Traditions with Chamber Ribbon Cutting Celebration

Friday, June 27

GREAT BEND, Kan. — On June 27th, 2025, the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce joined T & L Fireworks for a heartfelt celebration marking an extraordinary milestone: 55 years of lighting up the skies and enriching holiday memories throughout Central Kansas. A festive ribbon... Read More.

2025 Chamber Classic a Hit with Golfers & Sponsors

Monday, June 9

McPHERSON, Kan. — After a week of showers, Friday, June 6th provided a beautiful day for the annual Chamber Classic Golf Tournament. Thirty-six teams enjoyed a taco bar lunch courtesy of Reach Solutions before playing 18 holes of golf with fun activities at each... Read More.

Hutch Chamber Congratulates APAC Shears on Recent Groundbreaking

Thursday, June 5

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — APAC Shears recently broke ground on their regional corporate headquarters at Airport Road and Avenue G in Hutchinson."With over 150 years of history in Hutchinson and Reno County, this moment marks not just a new project—but a continuation of a legacy... Read More.

Great Bend Chamber Nears $1 Million Goal in Elevate GBK Campaign to Drive Economic Growth

Wednesday, May 28

$801,000 Raised to Date; Chamber Invites Final Investors to Join 30+ Local Supporters GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce announced it has raised $801,000 toward its $1 million goal in the Elevate GBK Beyond Today Capital Campaign — a bold five-year... Read More.

Iola Area Chamber of Commerce Warns Community of Fraud Alert

Wednesday, May 28

IOLA, Kan. — The Iola Area Chamber of Commerce has put out a scam alert.Executive Director Kelly Sigg said a company identifying themselves as UAC, calling from a 563 area code, has been contacting individuals claiming to be working with the Iola Area Chamber... Read More.

The Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce Presents May Small Business Award to Sugar Creek Boutique

Thursday, May 22

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Sugar Creek Boutique’s story began where cattle and creativity met — at livestock shows with Shelby’s family. Noticing a lack of retail options for women at these events, Shelby saw an opportunity. What started as a small rack of clothing at... Read More.

Kelly’s Garden Sense Celebrates New Greenhouse with Chamber Ribbon Cutting

Tuesday, May 20

GREAT BEND, Kan. — A blooming business with a passion for the extraordinary, Kelly’s Garden Sense welcomed community members to the greenhouse for a vibrant Great Bend Chamber Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Thursday, May 8th. This special morning celebrated the addition of a new... Read More.

Great Bend Chamber of Commerce Celebrating Small Business Week May 4-10, 2025

Wednesday, April 30

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Join the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce in celebrating the power of small businesses and the entrepreneurs who make our community thrive! For more than 60 years, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has celebrated National Small Business Week (NSBW), which... Read More.

Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce Announces Upcoming Legislative Forum Saturday, April 26

Tuesday, April 22

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the upcoming 2025 Legislative Forum:Saturday, April 26: 9:00am – 10:30 a.m. at the Stringer Fine Arts Center, Gallery Theatre – 600 E. 11th, HutchinsonThe Reno County legislators invited to... Read More.

Hedrick Exotic Animal Farm and Bed & Breakfast Receives Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce Small Business Award for April

Thursday, April 17

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present the April Small Business Award to Hedrick Exotic Animal Farm and Bed & Breakfast. This incredible business began in 1979 with Joe Hedrick, a man whose love for animals was born... Read More.

Sunflower Electric Supply Receives Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce March Small Business Award

Friday, March 28

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — For more than seven decades, Sunflower Electric Supply has been a pillar of Reno County’s business community, evolving to meet the changing needs of electricians, contractors, and industries. The company’s roots trace back to 1950, when Edward Engler, a local... Read More.

Kansas Chamber Announces 2025 Ad Astra Award Honoree

Monday, March 24

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Chamber on Friday announced Lowen Corporation is the Chamber’s 2025 Ad Astra Award honoree.Each year during its annual dinner, the Chamber and its members recognize a Kansas company with the Ad Astra Award. The award recognizes a Kansas business... Read More.