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 Choose Newton Update
Community events, development news, tourism and Newton promotions
December 13, 2024
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The first Connect Downtown will be held on Wednesday, January 8 on Prairy's Mezzanine from 8-10am. All business and property owners in our Downtown/Main Street (C3) District are invited to attend. This is a come and go event, but there will be a short program at 8:45am. This is an opportunity to:
- Get to know other businesses in our downtown district - learn from and support each other
- Learn about our Main Street Program and the resources this offers
- See and offer feedback on the newly developed Small Business Guide
- See the Main Street Annual Report
- Complete the Business Owner Survey
- Learn about the Main Street America visit and see the results of the community survey
- Offer feedback of what would be most helpful for upcoming training opportunities
- Discuss ways to collaborate for marketing, events, and more
We hope to see all of the Downtown Businesses represented. Please RSVP by emailing jlehman@newtonkansas.com so that we can plan accordingly.
Are you planning a community event in 2025? If so, make sure to apply for the Convention Visitors Bureau (CVB) Event Marketing Grant. This is a great opportunity to increase awareness about your event and offset some costs.
Any group, organization, or nonprofit conducting a program in Newton is welcome to apply. Events must promote out-of-county visitors and have more than a local impact. Funds that are awarded must be used to help promote, advertise, or market your event or activity.
Learn more about the grant and apply today at Choose-Newton.com. Please note that all applications for 2025 are due by January 20th at 5pm.
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A game changing tool: the Kansas Business One Stop tool for prospective or existing business owners! The online wizard helps centralize the business formation and permit processes. This tool was a collaboration between the Department of Agriculture, Commerce, Labor, Revenue, and the Secretary of State. Whether your business is getting started, making changes, growing or expanding, the Kansas Business One Stop is your one-stop-shop for interacting with Kansas government. Here you can learn how to organize a business, locate information and resources needed to start or maintain a business, and more. To explore and use the one-stop, visit ksbiz.kansas.gov.
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Latinos Unidos of Newton and Wichita State University’s Public Policy & Management Center invite you to participate in a community assessment.
This survey, going through December 31st is specifically designed to gather insights from our Hispanic/Latino community right here in Newton to improve essential services and resources that directly impact us all. Input will help Latinos Unidos address barriers and gaps in services in key areas, including education, healthcare, finances, government services, housing, and social service supports. This is a unique opportunity to have voices heard and make a lasting difference for our community.
What we are asking: We are asking for ALL community members to please share this community assessment survey with colleagues, family, and friends who are part of the Latino/Hispanic community, live in Newton or North Newton, and are over 18 years old. Our goal is to have at least 400 participants in this survey. The survey is available online in both English and Spanish for convenience. Participation is completely voluntary, and all responses will remain anonymous. We encourage you to share your experiences, opinions, and ideas—your feedback is crucial!
Incentive: As a thank you for completing our survey, participants may choose to provide their information and be entered into a raffle for a chance to win one of many gift cards.
Together, we can make a meaningful impact on our community. If you have any questions or need assistance with the survey, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Latinos Unidos. Thank you for being a part of this important initiative. Take the survey here.
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To see a complete list of all upcoming events and event details visit the Choose Newton Community Calendar. Also, don't forget to Download the Newton Connect app so the events are easily accessible on your phone.
- Saturday, December 14
- Christmas Bird Count
- Second Saturdays at the Carriage Factory
- Build Your Own Wine Day
- Bethel Women's & Men's Basketball
- Sunday, December 15
- Small Business Pop-Up Shop
- NHS Band & Orchestra Concert
- Central Kansas Master Chorale Concert
- Evening Yoga
- Tuesday, December 17
- Merry & Bright Christmas Ornament
- HMC Mobile
- Wednesday, December 18
- Dementia Caregiver Support Group
- Health for the Holidays
- Splash of Color - Adult Art Class
- Thursday, December 19
- Fiber Arts Meet & Greet
- Healthy for the Holidays
- Stories & STEAM
- Small Works Squared Closing Reception
- Friday, December 20
- Breakfast with the Chamber
- Grinchy Heart Holiday Party
- Grinchmas Cookie Decorating
- NHS Basektball
- Saturday, December 21
- Margaritas & Masterpieces
- Dungeons & Dragons
- Night in the Barn: A Living Nativity
- Sunday, December 22
- Night in the Barn: A Living Nativity
If you have a community event you would like included on the Choose Newton Community Calendar please make sure to email that to jlehman@newtonkansas.com.
If you would like your event included on the January calendar make sure that they are submitted no later than Wednesday, December 18. You can submit events at any time for the online calendar.
Make sure to include:
- Event Title
- Event Details: Date, Time, Location, Description
- Hosting Organization's Logo
In 2025 we are hoping to be able to share holiday and seasonal events in Newton with the community, region, and state. If you have a holiday or seasonal event that you would like included in our posts and advertisement please email jlehman@newtonkansas.com.
Not only are we able to share these events through our Choose Newton Community Calendar but we can also share them via the Travel KS events calendar. We are hoping to create social media posts with the full listing of these events as well.
Upcoming holidays we would like to create event listings for are:
- New Year's Celebrations
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Valentine's Events
- St. Patrick's Day Celebrations
- Easter Events
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