AgriBusiness Committee

Provide educational opportunities to inform students and business people of the major importance of agriculture's economic impact on the community and region. Organize Kid's Ag Day program for Barton County 4th graders, promote AgriTourism - "Day in the Country", and serve as a resource to research and promote new markets for agriculture products. Contact committee chairman David LeRoy at wceandd@hotmail.com.


JOBS
Does your company have jobs that need to be filled? Are you seeking employment in the Great Bend area? CentralKansasJobs.com is an excellent way to promote openings or find jobs. Managed by the Great Bend Area Community Employee Recruiter (ACER), Renee Richmeier, Central Kansas Jobs is an interactive way for employers and job seekrs alike to work with Renee to solve all their employment needs. Click here to learn more about the Great Bend ACER program.


Leadership Golden Belt
An outstanding leadership development program created in 1985 in Great Bend for the purpose of seeking out, motivating and preparing business men and women to accept future leadership roles in the community. The program now branches out to Barton, Pawnee, Rush and Stafford Counties under the auspices of the Golden Belt Community Foundation, which supports non-profit organizations in central Kansas. Leadership Golden Belt follows guidelines from Kansas Health Foundation, an organization that promotes leadership in communities around the state. Contact Audrey Miller for more information about how to get involved.


Barton County Young Professionals
Offers innovative ways for young professional aged 21- 40ish in the Great Bend area to socialize and explore their professional horizons. Plan and organize socials and help establish a new generation of leaders. Contact Erica Stos at erica.stos@cpiqpc.com for more information about how to get involved with this group.


Great Bend High School Alumni Association
As a recruitment tool, the Chamber partners with Great Bend High School to encourage former students to "come home" to raise their families and make a difference in our business community with their professional expertise and skill-sets. For more information about how to get involved with this committee, contact Dan Brungardt at daniel@usd428.net.



Expo Complex
With more than 50 events held annually at the Expo Complex, your business can rent the facilities or attend one of the many events that take place at two spacious facilities that are located 2.6 miles west of Kansas Highway 56 on 10th street. Click here for more information about the Great Bend Expo Complex.


Beautification Committee
Thanks to volunteers related to this organization, Great Bend never looked so good. Utilizing private donations, Beautification plants flowers in public spaces, weeds gardens and even organizes the grooming of Great Bend's distinctive Broadway Islands. Contact the Beautification Chair Dortha Keenan, 620-792-2128, to get involved with this worthwhile organization.