Events

Members of the Executive Board are welcome to attend this meeting.

The purpose of the Executive Board is to act on behalf of the Board of Directors when the Board is not in session, provides direction to CEO; works with CEO on internal affairs. Is responsible to the Board of Directors.

If you wish to attend this month's Lunch 'n Learn, then please RSVP to: info@newtonyp.org.

Open to all members of the Public/Private Partners group.

Please join us for Breakfast with the Chamber.

Our Sponsor for the May Breakfast with the Chamber will be Peace Connections.

The cost to attend is $10.00 with advance reservations.  Please register for the breakfast by the end of the day  on Tuesday, May 15th. Walk-ins to the breakfast and those who request invoicing after the event are charged $11.00. If you reserve, you are responsible to pay even if you do not eat or are unable to attend. Please contact Courtney at the Chamber office at 283-2560 or courtney@thenewtonchamber.org for questions or registration assistance.

All Newton Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors are encouraged to attend.

The goal of the Ambassadors is to continue to grow membership while strengthening relationships with current members. Serve as hosts at Chamber events and promote Chamber good-will throughout the community.

Better Together Leadership

The Newton Area Chamber of Commerce Leadership Council is proud to announce Steve Dickie as the next speaker for their upcoming Leadership Luncheon, being held on Wednesday, May 23rd from 12:00 noon to 1:30 pm at the Meridian Center. The cost to attend this event will be $15 for Chamber members and $25 for non-members. The registration deadline will be Wednesday, May 16th. To register, call or e-mail Courtney Critchfield at the Chamber offices or register online using your members-only login account.


Success and significance in leadership begins with and is ultimately sustained by the ability to understand and manage our self.  In other words, the greatest investment any leader can make is to pay attention to who they are on the inside. Steve's presentation will make you smile, challenge your perspective and inspire you to new ways of doing things.  You'll appreciate his keen sense of humor and ability to weave practical insight, his own life experiences into leadership principles that can impact both your workplace and everyday living. Here’s a little bit of information about our Leadership Luncheon's speaker, Steve Dickie.

Steve Dickie is the founder and Executive Director of the CharacterWorks Group, a non-profit organization that coaches’ leadership from the inside out.  Steve is also the Character Development Coach for the Wichita State Shockers Men’s Basketball team. He has served in Coach Gregg Marshall’s program for 7 years and been an important component in seasons that have included 7 straight invitations to the NCAA tournament, 4 Missouri Valley Conference Championships, a trip to the Final Four in 2013, a record breaking run to 35 straight victories and undefeated regular season in 2014, a run to the Sweet Sixteen in 2015 and multiple tournament wins in 2016, 2017 and 2018.  Steve has been featured on ESPN and written about in Sports Illustrated and several national and regional publications including the Wichita Eagle, Kansas City Star, Saint Louis Post-Dispatch and the Kansas Leadership Journal.

Originally from Southern California, Steve graduated from California State University, Fullerton and has worked with students, adults and families for over 30 years in California and Kansas. Steve is the author of 6 books and numerous periodicals and has been a popular speaker at conferences, churches, schools and universities, as well as business, leadership and community groups.

Steve is passionate about creative leadership, discovering the simple in the abstract, exploring new ways to do old things, empowering the extraordinary out of the ordinary and helping people align their abilities and talents with a purpose bigger than themselves....  More >><< Less

Members of the Community Development Admin Council are welcome to attend the meeting.

This meeting is for Newton Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.

The purpose of the Board of Directors is to direct the affairs of the Chamber through policy decisions, leadership and personal improvement, in accordance with the Chamber by-laws.

Please attend if you are on the NYP Council!

Open to all members of the Public/Private Partners group.

All Downtown Promotion Committee members are encouraged to attend.

The Downtown Promotions Advisory Council is made up of chairs of Promotion & Design committees, CEO of Chamber, City of Newton representative, Chamber board member and Chamber staff coordinator for the program.

The goals of the committee are to coordinate the different ad hoc and task forces and events set-up by the advisory council. Marketing & Strategy, Image Building, Retain/Business Promotion, Special Events.

Members of the Executive Board are welcome to attend this meeting.

The purpose of the Executive Board is to act on behalf of the Board of Directors when the Board is not in session, provides direction to CEO; works with CEO on internal affairs. Is responsible to the Board of Directors.