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‘Green Money’ to come to KWEC
Taxing Times: Experts say avoid getting a refund -- but if you do, save it or use to pay down debt
When it comes to a tax refund this year, think zero.
Barton recognizes employees for years of service to the college
Barton Community College honored five employees during an All-College Forum on March 2, recognizing them for their years of service to the college. Awards were presented for five, 25 and 30 years of service.
AgSystems honored as a Performance Plus Dealer at the Valmont Irrigation 2012 national meeting
Valmont irrigation has announced AgSystems of Larned as a Valley Performance Plus Dealer at the company's 2012 National Meeting. AgSystems has earned this honor for excelling in the areas of sales, service and aftermarket parts.
Sharon Pace to retire from Barton County Treasurer's Office
Sharron Pace, Tax Supervisor in the Barton County Treasurer's Office, will be honored at a retirement reception beginning at 2 p.m. on Monday at the Barton County Courthouse, 1400 Main – Room 101 in Great Bend. Pace started her career with the County in 1992 and has served in various positions in the Treasurer's Office. No matter what her title, her chief focus has been in overseeing all aspects of the real property tax collection. She has assisted in the development of the programming used for tax collections, in the form and function of the tax assessment sheets ...
Curves 14th Annual Food Drive
Recognizing that the need for donations is greater than ever at local food banks across the nation, Curves International is kicked off the 2012 Curves Food Drive on March 1 with a challenge to all Curves Clubs to meet or exceed last year's donations. Each club, including Curves of Great Bend, is asking its members to donate bags of non-perishable food or cash throughout the month of March to support their local community food bank. In addition, Curves of Great Bend will waive the joining fee for new members who bring in a bag of non-perishable food or donate ...
Nine area residents accomplish travel’s ultimate achievement
ecently, 14 intrepid travelers returned from an "Expeditions Adventure" that encompassed the continents of South America and Antarctica. Starting in Buenos Aires, Argentina and traveling to Ushuaia, the world's southernmost city situated on the Patagonian peninsula overlooking the historic Beagle Channel, the group then boarded the expedition-class cruise ship, M.S. Fram, and cruised across historic Drake's Passage en route Antarctica. For the next seven days they explored both the majestic sea life of minke, killer, and humpback whales, elephant and weddel seals, and indescribably-beautiful icebergs and ice shelves; along with many diverse areas of the "seventh continent ...
Fehr partners with vet practice
Dr. Matt Fehr has joined Animal Medical Center of Great Bend as a partner. Fehr went to work for Animal Medical Center in 2006. "He has been a tremendous asset to the practice, and has been a vital part to the practice's continued growth," said Dr. Nels Linberg of AMC.
Prescott named president of CPI Qualified Plan Consultants
CUNA Mutual Group has named Jon Prescott president of CPI Qualified Plan Consultants Inc. Prescott has been with CPI since 1987, serving most recently as chief marketing officer. Previously Prescott held the position of vice president of national sales and product development, during which time he created more than 35 proprietary and co-branded 403(b), 401(k), and nonqualified deferred compensation programs for CPI and its strategic alliance firms, growing CPI's assets under administration from $120 million to more than $6 billion. Kevin Thompson, CPI's chief executive officer, commented, "Jon brings a deep knowledge and understanding of the ...
Hiss Sherman Wealth Management expands to Atwood location
Hiss Sherman Wealth Management, a locally owned financial management company, recently celebrated their expansion in Atwood. This secondary location allows facility owner Matt Hiss, and the rest of his business partners, to show their commitment to their clients in northwest Kansas.
Rosewood Ranch featured on RFD-TV March 7, segment available on website
Rosewood Ranch featured on RFD-TV March 7, segment available on website
Neal named OPI store manager in Russell
RUSSELL - Allison Neal wanted to find a job with a local family-owned company and the position at Office Products Inc. in Russell filled the bill. Neal is now the manager at the OPI Russell location.
St. Rose sleep lab undergoes improvement, expansion
St. Rose Ambulatory & Surgery Center sleep lab patients now have a more comfortable, convenient location for their care and treatment. The Sleep/Wake Disorders Center has moved from the third floor to the second, and is home to new equipment and a new staff member.
BCC offers CMA update in Ellsworth
Barton Community College will offer a Certified Medication Aide Update course to provide CMAs with continuing education and a review of medications and delivery styles from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 7 and Thursday, March 8 at the Ellsworth County Medical Center, 1602 Aylward Ave., Ellsworth.
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Authenticity: The key to successfully reaching millenial customers
As millennials begin to overtake the baby boomers and Gen X in size it will become increasingly important for businesses to target them as customers.
