Dodge City/Ford County Development Corporation

10/21/2026

🚀 Young Entrepreneurs in Action!

On October 21, six upper-level students from Dodge City High School’s Young Entrepreneur class visited our Makerspace to create banners, T-shirts, and stickers for their upcoming Market Day!

These students are building businesses from the ground up and learning valuable real-world skills, including marketing, pricing, managing costs, and budgeting. They even have the opportunity to take out a loan to purchase inventory and pay staff, then repay the loan using their Market Day revenue.

REWA is proud to support these future entrepreneurs and provide hands-on opportunities to turn their ideas into reality. We can’t wait to see what creative businesses they bring to Market Day!

Have a project in mind? Bring your ideas to life at our Makerspace! Book your time and explore the possibilities here:
🔗 https://www.raisingthewest.org/makerspace

10/21/2026

📣 Ready to strengthen your sales skills?

Join us for Sales Strategies for Commission-Based Roles on November 12! This interactive training will help you build stronger customer relationships, understand the difference between price, value, and cost, and learn practical strategies to boost your confidence and effectiveness in sales.

💼 Explore the sales process, learn 10 tips for building rapport, and put your skills into practice!

📅 November 12, 2026 | 10 AM – 12 PM
📍 Dodge City/Ford County Development Corporation, 236 San Jose Dr., Dodge City

💲 Registration:

$150 for DCFCDC and Main Street members
$175 for non-members
$100/person group rate
👉 Register today: https://www.raisingthewest.org/training-events/sales

Invest in your skills and take your sales performance to the next level!

10/20/2026

🚨🎉 TODAY IS THE DAY! JOB FAIR TODAY! 🎉🚨

COME ON DOWN TO THE CIVIC CENTER FROM 11AM-6PM!

💼 Looking for a new job or ready for a career change? Your next opportunity could be waiting for you TODAY!

Join us at the Dodge City Job Fair and connect face-to-face with local employers who are looking for great employees just like YOU!

✅ Meet local employers
✅ Explore exciting career opportunities
✅ Learn about available positions
✅ Make connections that could lead to your next career!

🌟 Whether you're actively searching for a job or just exploring your options, we encourage you to stop by!

📣 Don't miss this opportunity to take the next step toward your future!

🤝 We can't wait to see you there!

10/20/2026

🚨 HAPPENING TOMORROW! DON'T MISS OUT! 🚨

👷‍♀️ Child Rights Working Group & Employer Training

The Rural Education & Workforce Alliance (REWA), in partnership with The Centre for Child Rights and Business, invites local employers, business leaders, and community partners to join us tomorrow, Wednesday, October 21!

📅 Wednesday, October 21
📍 236 San Jose, Dodge City, KS
🚪 Use the Northeast Entrance

🔹 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Child Rights Working Group

Join us as we share program progress, lessons learned, best practices, and opportunities to work together to create safer workplaces for young workers.

🔹 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Optional Employer Training

Learn practical strategies for mentoring young employees, improving communication, addressing workplace concerns, and creating a supportive work environment.

🍽️ LUNCH PROVIDED!

💙 Investing in our young workforce today helps build a stronger workforce for tomorrow!

🔗 REGISTER NOW:
https://www.raisingthewest.org/training-events/childrights

10/19/2026

⏰ Last Chance!

If you're ready to move beyond the basics and sharpen your ability to find, fix, and understand accounting issues, this workshop is for you.

Spend four hours working through a QuickBooks Online practice company and prepared source documents as you investigate errors, make corrections, analyze financial information, and complete a month-end close.

📅 Thursday, October 22
⏰ 1:00–5:00 PM
📍 University/Training Center, Dodge City
💻 Bring your own laptop with QuickBooks Online ready to go.

🎓 Certificate from Fort Hays State University

💰 Members: $150 | Non-Members: $175

👉 Register:

Strengthen your QuickBooks Online skills through a hands-on accounting cleanup and month-end close simulation. Working with a QuickBooks Online practice company and prepared source documents, participants will investigate errors, determine appropriate corrections, and evaluate the resulting financia

10/16/2026

🚨 LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER, EMPLOYERS! 🚨

📢 Are you hiring? Don't miss this opportunity to find your next great employee!

The City Wide Job Fair is almost here, and we want YOUR business to be part of it!

Connect with local job seekers, showcase your company, and meet potential employees who are ready to work! Whether you're looking to fill one position or several, this is a great opportunity to recruit talent right here in Dodge City!

📅 Tuesday, October 20th
⏰ 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
📍 Dodge City Civic Center

⏳ Time is running out to register your business! Secure your spot TODAY!

👉 Register now: www.raisingthewest.org/jobfair

Help us connect local talent with local opportunities! 💼🤝

10/15/2026

🤝 You don’t have to figure it out alone!

If you’re considering becoming a licensed childcare provider, learn about the resources available to help you launch and grow your business.

At this FREE class, you’ll connect with information about:
• Technical assistance for childcare providers
• Early Childhood Education programs
• Small Business Development resources
• The Kansas Food Program
• State licensing requirements

📅 October 20 | 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 University/Training Center, Dodge City

Space is limited. Register FREE: raisingthewest.org/training-events/childcare2026

10/12/2026

🚨 NOW HIRING: CITY ENGINEER! 🚨

The City of Dodge City is looking for a qualified City Engineer to join their team! 🏗️

📍 Employer: City of Dodge City
💼 Position: City Engineer
🕒 Job Type: Full-Time
🏢 Category: Government, Manufacturing & Engineering

🔧 About the Position:
The City Engineer will oversee Public Works projects, manage the City's biogas facility, and collaborate with other departments to help Dodge City meet future needs and community goals.

📋 Key Responsibilities Include:
✅ Plan, oversee, and administer Public Works projects
✅ Communicate with community members and address their concerns
✅ Supervise employees, projects, and daily operations
✅ Manage operating budgets and establish project costs
✅ Oversee biogas facility operations, compliance, and certification requirements
✅ Maintain production records and coordinate audits and reporting
✅ Research ways to improve methane recovery and facility efficiency
✅ Review plans and design studies for construction improvements

🎓 Qualifications:
🔹 Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
🔹 At least 4 years of civil engineering experience, including 2 years in a supervisory or management role
🔹 At least 2 years of construction inspection and design experience
🔹 Licensed Kansas Professional Engineer
🔹 Valid Kansas driver's license and good driving record

📅 Application Deadline: December 31, 2026

For more information visit https://www.dodgecityhasjobs.com/all-jobs/city-engineer

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Business Name: City of Dodge City Job Title: City Engineer Short Description: The job duties of the City Engineer include but are not limited to administering Public Works projects in a timely and efficient manner, overseeing the City’s biogas facility in an efficient manner and to help other

10/12/2026

Join us for these upcoming Chamber events in October!

Mark your calendars and come connect with us at one of these upcoming events:
☕ Chamber Coffee
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
9:00 – 10:00 AM
Hosted by Helen's - Gifts, Outdoors & Pawn
706 3rd Ave | Dodge City
Coffee provided by Red Beard Coffee

✂️ Ribbon Cutting – Advance America
Thursday, October 22, 2026
10:30 AM
1701 N. 14th Ave, Suite I | Comanche Plaza | Dodge City

✂️ Ribbon Cutting – First Citizens Bank
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
10:00 AM
400 W Frontview St | Dodge City

We’d love to have you join us as we connect, celebrate, and support our local business community.

10/12/2026

MEMBER MONDAY | Conant Construction LLC

Building more than buildings. Building a stronger Southwest Kansas!

This week's Member Monday recognizes Conant Construction, a locally based company that has been helping shape our region for approximately 25 years.

From custom homes and commercial buildings to specialized agricultural facilities, Conant Construction plays an important role in supporting the businesses and industries that drive our local economy.

Their experience in feedyard construction and agricultural infrastructure demonstrates how local contractors contribute to the continued growth of Southwest Kansas.

We appreciate Quentin Conant and the entire Conant Construction team for their commitment to quality construction, local partnerships and our community.

Thank you for being a Platinum Member of the Dodge City/Ford County Development Corporation!