Social Media Marketing
2026-01-24 11:45 - 13:15 (America/Chicago) | Online Event
In this **FREE Webinar**, you will learn the basics of Social Media Marketing, and how it fits into your overall marketing strategy.
At the end of this webinar, you’ll learn:
* The steps it takes to get a business presence online
* How your online presence affects your marketing
* Ways you can get a website, social media and email marketing set up for your business
* The basics of developing an online marketing strategy
Faculty: Janet Elie. Janet has over 30 years’ experience in management, marketing and sales within the Financial Services Industry. In the last 4 years, Janet has dedicated her services to coaching small business owners with online marketing, social media, email marketing, and consulting on what improvements need to be made to attract the right audience to their business. Janet’s favorite motto is “have laptop will travel” so she can be anywhere while helping her clients, by a beach, sipping wine, or hiking in a forest.
This is part of the second Workshop Group (Polishing Your Business Idea, Marketing Strategy & Social Media Marketing) in SCORE’s multi-part series: Workshop 1 – Small Business Success: Mastering the Essentials, and Workshop Group 3 – Demystifying Financial Foundations, Funding Your Dream & Creating Realistic Financial Projections.
Please connect at least 5 minutes in advance to be sure you have a good connection.

Polishing Your Business Idea
2026-01-24 13:30 - 15:30 | Online Event
In this **FREE Webinar**, this session Polishing Your Business Idea provides step-by-step guidance in researching your idea, your market, and your competition.
At the end of the Polishing Your Business Idea webinar, you are able to:
* Identify your target markets
* Describe your products/services
* Collect key competitive information to support your feasibility plan
This is part of the second Workshop Group (Polishing Your Business Idea, Marketing Strategy & Social Media Marketing) in SCORE’s three-part series: Workshop 1 – Small Business Success: Mastering the Essentials, and Workshop Group 3 – Demystifying Financial Foundations, Funding Your Dream & Creating Realistic Financial Projections.
Faculty: Ed Doering. Ed has thirty years in the marketing field, with experience in all facets of the marketing process, including strategic planning, customer analysis, brand management, competitive analysis, PR, advertising, budgeting, forecasting, market planning, market research, product positioning, pricing, sales training, etc. He started out his career in mainframe computer sales with Burroughs, then moved into marketing at Sprint and Black Hills Energy, delivering successful sales and marketing programs. Ed holds a BBA/MBA from University of Missouri-Kansas City, Henry Block School of Business.
Please connect at least 5 minutes in advance to be sure you have a good connection. The webinar starts promptly at 1:30 PM and concludes by 3:30 PM.

Health & Wellness Expo
2026-01-27 08:30 - 11:30 | The Vail, 210 N Mosley St, Wichita, KS, 67202, United States
This expo is designed for business owners, leaders, and teams looking for practical ways to support employee health, reduce burnout, and strengthen workplace culture.

Attendees will engage with interactive booths and hear short presentations from health and wellness professionals covering physical health, mental well-being, preventative care, stress management, and workplace wellness solutions.

What to Expect

Interactive booths with local providers
Short presentations focused on business applications
Scheduled time to connect with exhibitors

Register to Attend

For Health & Wellness Businesses
Health and wellness providers are invited to showcase their services, connect with local businesses, and briefly present their area of expertise.

Register as an Exhibitor

Whether attending to find resources for your team or participating as a provider, this expo is designed to create strong connections and real value for the business community.

Questions? Contact us at info@wiba.org

Market Your Business with Video
2026-01-27 13:00 - 16:00 | Online Event
Cost: $10.00
Market Your Business with Video…because we are in the decade of Video.
Increasingly, internet traffic will come from video. Many businesses will be preparing to add videos to their marketing messages.
But making videos is tricky. There are lots of moving parts – a strategy, scriptwriting, audio, video creation editing, equipment, posting, etc. Where does one start?
It starts with this vital webinar. You will learn:

The importance of video
What programs to use
Requirements for social media platforms
Being ADA compliant
Storing your videos
Tips on YouTube, the internet’s second largest search engine
And more

Learn how to create your own or what you need to know prior to hiring someone to do it for you. You will be ready for the year of the video.
Faculty: Janet Elie. Janet has over 30 years’ experience in management, marketing and sales within the Financial Services Industry. In the last 4 years, Janet has dedicated her services to coaching small business owners with online marketing, social media, email marketing, and consulting on what improvements need to be made to attract the right audience to their business. Janet lives locally in KC and is a SCORE Mentor.

Visibility Strategies for Small Business
2026-01-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Online Event
Cost: $10.00
Customers can’t buy from you if they can’t find you. This class focuses on practical ways to increase your visibility so your business shows up where your ideal customers are searching. You’ll learn how to establish and optimize your Google Business Profile, connect your website with search engines, and use simple strategies to appear in front of your target market online. And visibility isn’t just digital—we’ll also explore how to show up in your community and industry so you build both recognition and trust. By the end, you’ll have a roadmap for getting found, both on the web and in the real world.
Faculty: KIm Beer. Kim is a multi-talented Growth Facilitator, national speaker and advocate for small business. She is cohost of the popular podcast “The Business Animal” and the author of “The Little Book of Big Sales Moves.” Her mission is to inspire and educate entrepreneurs to create results-oriented tactics that will carry their business and their creativity to the next level. Kim’s seminars and workshops on entrepreneurial strategy, marketing, and personal development are honest, enlightening and packed with great action steps and technical instruction garnered from over 30 years of entrepreneurial experience. She offers experiential opportunities for personal development and growth through her Synchronicity Sessions. Kim is also an award-winning writer, graphic designer and photographer. She holds a certification as an Equine Gestaltist from Touched by a Horse and is a certified Hypnotist through the International Association of Counselors and Therapists.

Networking at Noon
2026-01-29 12:00 - 13:00 | TESSERE, 1525 E Douglas Ave, Wichita, 67211, United States
Grab a bite to eat and work the room while meeting new people and re-connecting with fellow business and community members. This one-hour casual networking event is a perfect opportunity to build your business connections. A lunch of heavy appetizers will be provided.
Pricing

Member Ticket | $10
Not Yet a Member Ticket | $20

HOST SPONSOR

Thank you to our Strong Business Investors
Leadership
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas | Delta Dental of Kansas, Inc. | Emprise Bank | Koch
Success
Professional Engineering Consultants | UnitedHealthcare
Opportunity
AGH CPAs & Advisors | Equity Bank | INTRUST Bank | Occidental Management, Inc.
Small Business Pioneer
Cornerstone Data

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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 cannot attend is two business days before the event. Chamber event reservations not kept or canceled less than two 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.

Instagram Marketing 101: The Fundamentals
2026-01-29 12:00 - 13:30 | Online Event
Cost: $10.00
A great Instagram feed reinforces your brand, supports your marketing message, helps you engage directly and sincerely with your customers, and attracts new, loyal followers! Are you ready to “Level Up” your Instagram for your business?
In this workshop you’ll learn how to:
1. Create an effective bio on your Instagram profile
2. Develop a focused Instagram marketing strategy
3. Use apps that save you time and improve your Instagram feed
4. Develop the two most important habits for Instagram marketing success
5. Navigate the ethics of reposting
6. Use hashtags, tagging, and more to grow and engage your following
7. Outsource effectively when it’s time to delegate your Instagram marketing
This isn’t about getting a huge number of followers (though that *could* be a result of the effort you put in). Rather, it’s about making sure your *brand* is consistent, that the *message* you’re putting out there on Instagram reinforces your brand, and that the *time* you spend on social media marketing is well-used. By the time we finish you’ll have better tools for making a powerful first impression with Instagram for your business!
Presenter
This workshop is presented by SCORE Business Mentor, Rebecca West. Rebecca is an active business owner and has owned and operated her design firm Seriously Happy Homes since 2007. She has been mentoring aspiring entrepreneurs since 2012, and specifically enjoys helping solopreneurs and micro-business owners figure out their branding, develop creative and successful marketing, and build a team as they grow into being a company of more than one person. She is an enthusiastic mentor who is especially good at helping others translate diverse and unconventional backgrounds into a solid platform for success in what might seem like unrelated fields. See her LinkedIn profile for more information here.

Marketing personas: Understanding your audience
2026-02-02 13:00 - 15:00 | Online Event
Are you ready to revolutionize your marketing strategies by creating effective personas (also known as avatars) for your business? Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your marketing game! Register now to secure your spot and unlock the potential of persona-driven marketing for your business.
Takicha Roundtree, alongside her husband Warrick, founded The Brand Amplifiers in 2020, leveraging their early success from branding ventures that attracted high-profile clients like the Obamas, Sony, and Amazon, MTV, CNN, and so many others. Their full-service agency addresses the unique branding and marketing needs of small businesses, enhancing their growth through pivotal tools and strategies. As COO of The Brand Amplifiers, Warrick Roundtree brings invaluable experience in managing day-to-day operations, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and exceed expectations. His strategy emphasizes creative solutions and exceptional service as essentials for strong branding and sustainable business growth. A proud veteran of the United States Air Force,

February WIBA Women's Luncheon
2026-02-03 11:00 - 13:00 | The Ninth Floor Club + Venue, 100 North Broadway, Suite 900, Wichita, KS, 67202, United States
Our WIBA Women’s Luncheon is a great time to network with other like-minded women and leaders.
In January of 2026, Ashley Bowen Cook became owner of Greteman Group, an aviation-focused marketing firm based in Wichita, Kansas, the Air Capital of the World. As Principal & CEO, she leads the agency demands with the multitasking of an air traffic controller, the curiosity of an explorer and the personality of a diplomat. Ashley synchronizes the team’s collective expertise to seamlessly integrate our clients’ business objectives with their marketing goals. A 25+ year marketing veteran, she has helped lead the firm’s ongoing evolution to stay abreast of aviation and marketing innovations. She brings a unique aviation legacy as the daughter of acclaimed aviation photographer Paul Bowen. You could say she’s been around aviation since birth.
She is a 2025 WBJ Power 50 honoree, 2023 Executive of the Year, 2008 40 Under 40 and the first female board chair of the Wichita Aero Club.
She and her husband, Josh, co-own Josh Cook Golf Academy. A University of Kansas alum living in a house divided, she’s also known to cheer for K State on occasion. When she’s not in the office, you’ll find her on the soccer field sidelines or fishing as a family with her son, Charlie.

Building a business plan that works
2026-02-03 11:00 - 13:00 | Online Event
Do you have a written business plan? Want to create one but not sure where to begin? Trying to start or grow your business without a plan is like getting in a car and just driving without a GPS or any destination in mind. Having a business plan impacts your company’s performance and potential for success or failure. Sign up now!
Boma Cheetham-West is the Founder and Chief Strategist of BomaCurates LLC, a digital marketing company based in Houston, Texas. Throughout her career, she has worked with companies in various industries to develop integrated marketing campaigns across digital channels. She specializes in social media strategy, management, and content creation. Boma is a proud alumnus of the University of Houston, where she graduated with a degree in Entrepreneurship and Marketing.

Ways to increase your cashflow
2026-02-03 14:00 - 16:00 | Online Event
A healthy cash flow is the lifeline of any successful business. This session will provide participants with practical strategies to understand, manage, and strengthen their cash flow. Through key concepts, proven techniques, and best practices, participants will learn how to maintain financial stability, make informed spending decisions, and plan for long-term growth.
Luz González is a consultant, coach, and expert facilitator in Emotional Intelligence (EQ). Entrepreneurs hire her to increase sales, visibility, and strategic clarity, as well as to implement sustainable systems that strengthen their businesses. Her approach is practical, direct, and focused on measurable results. Through her G.A.I.N. model, she guides leaders, teams, and entrepreneurs in developing autonomy, responsibility, and purpose-driven leadership. Corporate, educational, and nonprofit organizations trust Luz to improve communication and team performance. Her approach is practical and results-oriented, with measurable impact. She also advises entrepreneurs on increasing revenue, enhancing customer experience, and strengthening business strategy.

The Power of Processes - Part 1: Why Processes Matter
2026-02-04 09:00 - 10:00 | Online Event
From Chaos to Clarity: Why Every Business Needs Systems
Are you running your business on memory and instinct? Learn how shifting to process-driven operations can unlock efficiency, consistency, and growth. This session introduces the 8 key benefits of processes and shows how even small businesses can thrive with the right systems in place.

Discover the cost of “winging it”
Preview the 8 benefits of processes
Real-world examples from food, retail, trades, and more

Key Takeaways

Processes aren’t just paperwork—they’re your path to freedom.
Every business has inefficiencies—this series helps you fix them.
You’ll leave with actionable tools to improve your operations immediately.

Who Should Attend:

Small business owners and managers
Entrepreneurs looking to scale
Teams struggling with inefficiency or inconsistency
Anyone tired of reinventing the wheel every day

Mastering social media: Professional networks, visual discovery engines, and video search giants
2026-02-05 13:00 - 15:00 | Online Event
Social media strategy spans far beyond the main consumer networks. In this essential class, we’ll break down the three main additional platforms top businesses use to drive different types of results. We’ll cover everything from publishing professional articles and building your business network to curating visually designed boards for discovery and utilizing long-form video content on the world’s second-largest search engine.
Christie Bayer-Sanchez resides in the Sunshine State and brings a touch of humanity back to marketing, helping entrepreneurs and small business owners align their vision for business and life with actionable flow. Christie believes anything is possible with the right tools and mindset, no matter your age, status, or experience.

WIBA Night at the Thunder Hockey Game
2026-02-06 19:00 - 22:00 | Intrust Bank Arena, 500 E Waterman St, Wichita, 67202, United States
316 I love Wichita night at the Thunder Hockey Game
WIBA members, come enjoy a night behind the glass as we connect and take in a hockey game. Your ticket includes premier seating/area on the floor right behind the glass, appetizers and help honor our great city on 316 I Love Wichita Night.
*****Clear bag policy!!!!!!!

Foodpreneur's Boot Camp
2026-02-09 08:00 - 2026-03-23 17:00 | Online Event
6-week virtual, statewide, restaurant and food truck start-up program

When: February 9th – March 23rd
Weekly Zoom meetings
Wednesday at 12pm or Thursdays at 11am
Early bird cost: $75
Cost after 1/25/26: $99
Register: HERE

February Monthly Luncheon
2026-02-10 11:00 - 13:00 | The Ninth Floor Club + Venue, 100 North Broadway, Suite 900, Wichita, KS, 67202, United States
Our WIBA luncheon is a great time to network with other like-minded business leaders, enjoy a buffet lunch and hear from local speakers.
Watch Wichita Win
A new 1% sales tax designed to lower property taxes, fund first responders, and support Wichitans experiencing homelessness is on the ballot for March 3rd.
Dr. Matt Burchett with Wichita Forward will share the challenges we face as a city and how this proposal will impact you, your business, and our community.

The Power of Processes (Part 2): Building The Foundation
2026-02-11 09:00 - 10:00 | Online Event
Efficiency, Consistency, Scalability—Your Growth Starts Here
Processes aren’t just for big companies. This class shows how small businesses can use simple systems to save time, reduce errors, and grow without burning out. Learn how to build a solid foundation that supports your team and your goals.

Eliminate bottlenecks and duplication
Deliver consistent quality every time
Create systems that support growth

Key Takeaways

Processes aren’t just paperwork—they’re your path to freedom.
Every business has inefficiencies—this series helps you fix them.
You’ll leave with actionable tools to improve your operations immediately.

Who Should Attend:

Small business owners and managers
Entrepreneurs looking to scale
Teams struggling with inefficiency or inconsistency
Anyone tired of reinventing the wheel every day

Peer to peer check-in
2026-02-12 08:30 - 09:30 | Online Event
This bi-monthly interactive session is designed to help small business owners stay on track, break through roadblocks, and tap into the power of peer support. Participants will have the opportunity to define goals, share progress, celebrate wins, and troubleshoot challenges alongside a supportive network of other entrepreneurs. Through group discussion and shared insights, this session creates space for accountability, problem-solving, motivation, and community connection — helping small business owners move forward with clarity and confidence.

February Simply Social
2026-02-17 11:00 - 13:00
Get together with other WIBA members for an afternoon of networking and socializing.

The Power of Processes (Part3): Driving Performance
2026-02-18 09:00 - 10:00 | Online Event
Better Processes = Better Profits, Happier Customers
Want to improve your bottom line and customer experience? This session dives into how processes drive accountability, satisfaction, and profitability. Learn how to plug cost leaks and build trust with every interaction.

Clarify roles and responsibilities
Create repeatable customer experiences
Reduce waste and increase margins

Key Takeaways

Processes aren’t just paperwork—they’re your path to freedom.
Every business has inefficiencies—this series helps you fix them.
You’ll leave with actionable tools to improve your operations immediately.

Who Should Attend:

Small business owners and managers
Entrepreneurs looking to scale
Teams struggling with inefficiency or inconsistency
Anyone tired of reinventing the wheel every day

Coffee with the President
2026-02-20 08:30 - 09:30 | WIBA Conference Room, 423 E Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS, 67202, United States
Coffee with the WIBA President is open to all WIBA members. Whether you’re new to WIBA, have recently joined a member company, or simply want to reconnect, this casual coffee gathering offers the opportunity to meet the WIBA President, connect with fellow members, and learn more about how to fully leverage your WIBA membership.

WIBA Women: Level Up | Strategic Goals Workshop
2026-02-24 08:30 - 10:00 | The Ninth Floor Club + Venue, 100 North Broadway, Suite 900, Wichita, KS, 67202, United States

The Power of Processes (Part 4): Future-Proofing Your Business
2026-02-25 09:00 - 10:00 | Online Event
Stay Ready for Change and Protected from Risk
Markets shift. Regulations change. Mistakes happen. This final class shows how processes help you stay adaptable and compliant—while protecting your business from costly risks. Build systems that evolve with you.

Use data to improve and adapt
Stay compliant with safety and legal standards
Build a resilient, long-term business

Key Takeaways

Processes aren’t just paperwork—they’re your path to freedom.
Every business has inefficiencies—this series helps you fix them.
You’ll leave with actionable tools to improve your operations immediately.

Who Should Attend:

Small business owners and managers
Entrepreneurs looking to scale
Teams struggling with inefficiency or inconsistency
Anyone tired of reinventing the wheel every day

Coffee & Conversation Breakfast
2026-02-26 07:30 - 09:30 | The Ninth Floor Club + Venue, 100 North Broadway, Suite 900, Wichita, KS, 67202, United States
Join us bright and early for breakfast and conversation. It is a great way to start your day. We meet at 7:30 am with fellow WIBA members as we have coffee and network, then get seated for breakfast and continue valuable conversations.
