2025 Business Showcase

🚨 CALLING ALL BUSINESSES! 🚨

Be part of the BIGGEST Business Showcase yet — exclusively for Barton County educators and support staff!

The 10th Annual Business Showcase, presented by Credit Union of America, is back and better than ever — and this year, we're welcoming even more educators than before!

In addition to USD 428, we’re inviting every school in Barton County, local and private, plus Barton Community College. That means more teachers, paraprofessionals, administrative staff, and school personnel — and more valuable face time for your business.

📍 Who’s invited to attend:

• USD 428 (Great Bend Public Schools)

• USD 431 (Hoisington)

• USD 355 (Ellinwood)

• USD 112 (Central Plains – Claflin and Wilson)

• Barton Community College

• Holy Family School

• St. Joseph Catholic School

• Central Kansas Christian Academy

• Golden Belt Home Educators

🗓️ Friday, August 8th | ⏰ 9:00–11:00 AM
📍 Panther Activity Center (PAC), Great Bend High School

👉 Schedule:

• USD 428 staff will begin arriving at 9:00 AM

• All other invited schools, college personnel, private school staff, and homeschool educators are welcome to join starting at 9:45 AM

🎉 Please note: This is a private event — not open to the public.
It’s a celebration of the educators and support staff who serve Barton County’s students, and a chance for local businesses to show appreciation, support, and share relevant products or services.

Why Your Business Should Participate:

• Get face-to-face with up to 1,000 school employees

• Build brand awareness with a trusted, local audience

• Promote your business, products, or educator-focused specials

• Show your support for the people shaping the next generation

***SOLD OUT*** 💥 Premier Booths = Maximum Exposure ***SOLD OUT***
Only 10 Premier Booths are available and they go fast. These booths are part of our passport prize giveaway — which means every attendee must visit your booth to be entered to win. That’s guaranteed foot traffic.

🟦 Premier Booth – $250 (Only 10 Available)
🟩 Chamber Member Booth – $100
🟥 Non-Member Booth – $150

🎉 Let’s rally around Barton County educators and support staff — and give them a warm, enthusiastic welcome back to school while putting your business front and center.

📢 Booth space is limited and sells out every year.
Register today to reserve your spot in one of the Chamber’s most well-attended events!

TEACHERS - PARAS - SUPPORT STAFF - ADMINISTRATION

🎉 YOU'RE INVITED! 🎉

Barton County Educators & Staff — Come Celebrate at the 10th Annual Business Showcase!
Presented by Credit Union of America, this exclusive, educators-only event is back and BIGGER than ever to kick off the 2025–26 school year with appreciation, fun, and resources just for YOU!

🗓 Friday, August 8th
⏰ 9:00 – 11:00 AM
📍 Panther Activity Center (PAC), 2450 19th Street, GBK

👩‍🏫 WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

All educators, paraprofessionals, administrative staff, and support personnel from:
✅ USD 428 (Great Bend)
✅ USD 431 (Hoisington)
✅ USD 355 (Ellinwood)
✅ USD 112 (Claflin & Wilson)
✅ Barton Community College
✅ Holy Family School
✅ St. Joseph Catholic School
✅ Central Kansas Christian Academy
✅ Golden Belt Home Educators

✨ WHY YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS THIS:

🎁 HUGE Prizes & Giveaways — Our 10th anniversary means our best prize lineup yet! From gift cards to classroom tools, local goodies, and big-ticket items — this is our most generous giveaway ever.

🏆 Premier Booth Passport Game — Visit select booths and be entered to win GRAND PRIZES. These booths are must-see!

🛍 Resources Galore — Discover local programs, services, and businesses offering special tools and discounts for educators and students in Barton County.

🛒 Shop Local — Some vendors may have items available for purchase — perfect for your classroom or personal use!

🤝 Make Connections — Learn what’s available in our community to support your teaching, your school, and YOU.

📌 SCHEDULE
🕘 9:00 AM – Doors open for USD 428 staff
🕘 9:45 AM – All other Barton County school staff & homeschool educators welcome
👀 Plan for at least 30–60 minutes to explore!

💬 This is a private event just for you — our amazing Barton County educators and staff. It’s our way of saying THANK YOU for all you do.

Grab your co-workers, bring your tote bags, and come ready to have fun, feel appreciated, and walk away with resources, connections, and maybe even a few surprises 🎉

We can’t wait to see you there!