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Funding Bold Initiatives with the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce
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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
  • Business & People Retention
  • Membership Development & Support
  • Business & Community Marketing
  • Business Advocacy

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 Elevate GBK Honorary Co-Chairs

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Rob & Andrea Bauer

Barry & Monica Bowers

Mark & Melanie Calcara

Sheryl Cheely

Mike & Linda Johnson

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Mark & Leslie Mingenback

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Katherine Opie

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Brad & Sarah Shirer

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Dr. Perry & Krista Smith

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Terry & MelEesa Stueder

Thank You to Our Investors!

  • Advanced Therapy​
  • Bauer Pike Law ​
  • Rob and Andrea Bauer ​
  • Brentwood Builders ​
  • Sheryl Cheely ​
  • Eldridge Fencing ​
  • Equity Bank ​
  • Farmers Bank & Trust​
  • First Kansas Bank ​
  • 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 ​
  • Moeder Plumbing​
  • Move Your Mountain Coaching & Consulting​
  • Dorothy M. Morrison Foundation​
  • MyLawn! Turf & Tree ​
  • Nex-Tech Wireless​
  • Peoples Bank and Trust​
  • Jerry & Colleen Renk ​
  • Scott’s Welding​
  • Shelly Peacock​
  • 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​
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