WIBA Government Affairs Committee Meeting - April 24
2025-04-24 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | WalkWay of the Ruffin Building, 100 North Broadway - Walkway 100 N. Broadway, Wichita, KS, 67202
Held at 4pm. We meet in the Downtown Ruffin Building.
WIBA members discuss current situations that could affect businesses. By knowing the issues we face, businesses have the opportunity to expand services and gain market share while saving money and being more frugal when needed. They try to keep an eye on things and report back each month with updates and insights.

Time
4th Thursday while in Session

Location
Ruffin Building – Walkway

The Walkway area is on the 2nd level of the downtown Ruffin Building.

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Contact Information
Name: Ashlee Richman
Phone: (316) 201-3264
Email: ashlee@wiba.org

Federal Issue Forum featuring Congressman Estes 2025
2025-08-28 11:30 - 13:00 | Hyatt Regency Wichita, 400 W. Waterman, Wichita, KS, 67203
***NEW DATE*** This event date has changed from August 12, 2025 to August 28, 2025 and will now be at Hyatt Regency Wichita. All previously purchased tickets are still valid
Decisions in Washington D.C. have a daily impact on the Kansas economy. Hear Congressman Ron Estes, our U.S. Representative for the state’s 4th Congressional District, discuss governmental issues and current events important to your business, organization and our region in South Central Kansas. This event serves as an opportunity for Chamber members to gain a deeper understanding of the federal policies and legislation that impact Wichita and the surrounding region, as well as our advocacy efforts at the Chamber. It is also a great opportunity to stay informed and connect with other business leaders who are interested in these issues.
***NEW DATE***
Pricing

This is a member-only event
Chamber Member Discounted Ticket | $65*
Corporate Table (reserved for Chamber Members; includes eight tickets) | $650

*Chamber member discounted ticket price increases to $80 if registering after Thursday, August 21 at 11:59 p.m. Registration will close the day prior to the event unless sold out in advance.
Event Timeline

11:30 a.m.
Doors open for check-in

11:40 a.m.
Lunch begins

12:05 p.m.
Program begins

1:00 p.m.
Program concludes

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

Presenting Sponsor

Gold Sponsors
Airbus Americas, Inc. | Berry Companies, Inc. | Black Hills Energy
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas | Cox | Envision, Inc. | Evergy | Heartland Credit Union | IdeaTek
iSi Environmental Services | Kansas Gas Service | Koch | Legacy Bank | Meritrust Credit Union
Wichita State University | WSU Tech | Workforce Alliance of South Central Kansas

Corporate Table Sponsors
Commerce Bank | Kansas Employers for Affordable Healthcare | Schaefer Architecture

Host Sponsor
Hyatt Regency Wichita

If you are interested in a Corporate Table or other sponsorship for this event, contact Chelsea Dyer at cdyer@wichita.org.

Attendees of Chamber events agree to allow the Chamber and/or its official photographer to capture their image via photograph, video, or screenshot in the context of the event. Footage captured by the Chamber and/or its official photographer may be posted on social media, shared with media outlets, and/or used in future print and electronic promotional materials.
Refund Policy:
The Chamber’s policy is to require payment in advance for admission to all Chamber events due to commitments to our vendors. If you cannot attend, we welcome substitutions, so please send an alternate from your company. Unless otherwise stated on registration materials, the deadline to request a refund for an event registration you are unable to attend is five business days before the event. Chamber event reservations not kept, or canceled less than five business days prior to the event, will not be eligible for a refund, and will be billed if they have not yet been paid. Please call 316-265-7771 with any questions regarding the cancellation policy.
Checks and credit cards are the only accepted methods of payment for this event; no cash, please.
