Archive By Section - Business
Curves of Great Bend Celebrates a Birthday
When Connie Ruble, owner of Curves in Great Bend, opened the business seven years ago, the mission was to give the women in the Great Bend community a complete aerobic and strength training workout in a fun, supportive environment.
Pilates
Pilates is a movement system that will lengthen and strengthen the body through a specific series of exercises. Pilates exercises work entire body groups in smooth, continuous movements. By developing proper technique, faulty movement patterns can be unlearned and you can actually re-train your body to move in safer, more efficient patterns of motion - invaluable for injury recovery, sports performance, good posture and optimal health. Focus is emphasized on proper breathing, spinal and pelvic ...
Nex-Tech announces scholarship recipients
Each year, high school seniors living in the Rural Telephone and Nex-Tech service area with a parent or guardian subscribing to communication services are eligible to enter the Rural Telephone and Nex-Tech Scholarship Contest.
Becker Tire once again among top 100 Retreaders in U.S.
Modern Tire Dealer magazine just announced the top 100 retreaders in the U.S. and Becker Tire was listed once again. Shannon Jones, manager of the Retread Plant has 13 employees help him run the day to day operations of the retread plant. On average, the retread plant does four light truck tires, 130 truck tires, three OTR (Off-The-Road) tires a day. The plant is open Monday - Friday and some Saturdays. The Great Bend Retread ...
New carwash opens
JLD Carwash recently opened at 205 E. 10th Street. Services available include vehicle cleaning and detailing. Call 620-796-2031 for more information.
Miracle-Ear recognizes Great Bend local business owner for outstanding performance
Great Bend entrepreneur Mark Kind, owner of Miracle-Ear Service Center located at 918 Williams in Great Bend, earned the prestigious 2010 Platinum Club award from the Miracle-Ear® franchise organization. Miracle-Ear presents the award to the top franchisees in their network for achievements in adhering to compliance standards and excelling in four weighted sales performance categories.
Ribbon cutting officially opens St. Rose
The ribbon was cut Monday afternoon at the newly named St. Rose Ambulatory & Surgery Center, formerly Central Kansas Medical Center. The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce event drew a large crowd to the facility.
Roto-Mix new president
Current President Rod Neier today named Mike Hilderbrand as the new incoming President for Roto-Mix, LLC. Neier will now assume the position of CEO and will continue to be a vital presence within the organization. "After conducting an extensive search, we were pleased to find the right team member to help lead us to the next level." commented Neier.
Kansas County Clerks and Election Officials Conference
Donna Zimmerman, Barton County Clerk and Election Officer, attended the Kansas County Clerks and Election Officials at the Ramada Inn in Salina on May 3, for the annual 2011 Spring Conference.
Long completes Career Agents Course at the University of Farmers
Rick Long, Farmers Insurance agent in Great Bend, has completed the Career Agents Course at the University of Farmers. The University of Farmers training facility, located in Agoura Hills, Calif., was officially dedicated November 3, 2006.
2011 Kansas Optometric Association Convention
More than 450 people attended the 2011 Kansas Optometric Association Convention, which took place April 28-30 in Wichita.
St. Rose ribbon cutting to take place Monday
The public is invited to a Great Bend Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting at St. Rose Ambulatory & Surgery Center, the new name for Central Kansas Medical Center.
Wise & Reber, L.C. announce associate
Wise & Reber, L.C. announces that Bret T. Christiansen has joined the firm as an associate attorney. Born in Great Bend, Christiansen grew up in Gering, Neb. and Hiawatha. He received his bachelor's degree from Kansas State University in 2005 and his law degree from California Western School of Law in San Diego, California in 2010. Before joining Wise & Reber, L.C., Christiansen practiced in San Diego. He is licensed to practice in Kansas and ...
CEO of Rosewood travels to Topeka
Tammy Hammond, CEO of Rosewood Services in Great Bend, traveled to Topeka on April 28 to meet with Governor Brownback for a ceremonial signing of a piece of legislation that will brings new federal dollars into Kansas for the Developmentally Disabled.
Doonan GMC new service manager
Doonan GMC is proud to announce the newest addition to our store family. J.P. Postlethwaite is our new light duty service manager. Most of our community knows J.P. from his years in the automotive business and activities and involvement in our community. Doonan GMC feels very blessed to have J.P on board.
Articles by Section - Business
Food Bank donation
On a recent afternoon visit to the Barton County Food Bank the volunteers were scurrying about trying to assist local residents who were overflowing the waiting room, many with children in tow, hoping for emergency food assistance. It clearly demonstrated the urgency of ongoing needs still existing for local families in Barton County as well as the critical commitment needed from the community for ongoing financial support for this worthwhile endeavor.
Completely Kids combines storefronts with The Gallery
Completely Kids announced the store will be combining efforts with The Gallery in downtown Great Bend, starting June 1. The new shop-within-a-shop will still carry all their customer favorites. "We want to thank our customers for 10 years of support," owner Dana Long said. "We hope that they'll enjoy the new combined shopping experience inside The Gallery."
Jazzercise encouraging kids to get up and dance
Fitness should not be a chore. In fact, it can and should be fun, says Charise Oelger, Great Bend Jazzercise instructor. Kids can learn this valuable life lesson and channel their inner Bieber during the Junior Jazzercise "Kids Get Fit" program at the Jazzercise Great Bend Fitness Center, Saturday, May 11 from 9:30-10 a.m.
