About Us
 During the late 1800’s a group of Hutchinson business men formed an organization interested in promoting the business affairs of a growing community and named it the Hutchinson Commercial Club. The grouped focused on bettering the physical and commercial aspect of the merchants. In 1911, the Union Club replaced the Hutchinson Commercial Club. Years later, the name was changed to the Hutchinson Civic and Commerce Association, then in 1948 the Hutchinson Area Chamber of Commerce was incorporated.
The club focused on promoting activities for the general welfare of the city including campaigning for additional industries. The club always had the welfare of Hutchinson at heart. Many people have contributed to its success over its many years of existence and its numerous activities portrayed an earnest desire by its members to make Hutchinson a quality community for all residents. Chambers of Commerce have been in existence for centuries. They represent the business community at work, doing jobs that no individual can do alone, providing many services that benefit all citizens.
Currently, the Hutchinson Area Chamber of Commerce, Convention & Visitors Bureau focus is making Hutchinson a better place to live, work and do business. The Hutchinson Area Chamber CVB is a non-profit organization that obtains financial support through memberships, program sponsorships, and fundraising. Many have the misconception that the Chamber is an office of the city. The City of Hutchinson and the Chamber of Commerce have a great working relationship, but the Chamber CVB does not receive funding from the city.
Some of the functions of the Chamber CVB are: a resource center for the community and visitors; support and promote the entire community through a variety of programs and promotions; support local business through networking and referrals. Our function changes daily to benefit the community.
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Matthew Madsen
Clifford Popp
Irvin Burich
Herb Franzen
Dr. E. J. May
Gordon Carr
Fred Hartwig
Rufus Mikulecky
Marvin Menth
Marvin Menth
Harold Schmidt
Glen Engwall
Jay Alrick
J. Ellingson
Melvin Ziemer
Jack Chapman
Ed Hoffman
Milt Lueneburg
Jake Plowman
Harold Grams
Jay Beytien
E.K. "Bud" Crowell
Jim Paulson
Ralph Westlund
Vern Hahn
Ken Santelman
Dr. Thomas Kleinkauf
R. J. Mcgraw
Dennis Hukriede
Frank Fay
Dick Lennes
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Neil Jensen
Ted Beatty
Joanne Willmert
Julius Rainwater
Don Glas
Everett Hantge
Virgil Voigt
Phil Graves
Wayne Kasich
Cheryl Dooley
Joel Kraft
Gary Hoffman
Kathleen Skarvan
Randy Redman
Rich Westlund
Wendi Kruse
Jack Yates
Dolf Moon
Duane Hoversten
Tom Czaplewski
Tim Smith
Jim Fahey
Mike Cannon
Cheryl Beilke
David Westlund
Peggy Glass
Michael McGraw
Tina Heubner
Mike Boehme
Tim Ulrich
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