Join us as we look back on our first season of Andover Amplified and share some of our favorite moments, conversations, and takeaways. We’ll also give you a sneak peek at what’s ahead in Season 2 and talk about the future of the Andover Area Chamber of Commerce — and Andover itself.

Thank you for tuning in and supporting our inaugural season. We can’t wait to reconnect in 2026 when Andover Amplified returns with Season 2! 🎙️

(0:22) Welcome to our final episode of Season 1!

(1:14) Season 1 Reflection - The power of community and Chamber work

(1:45) Local Business Stories and Shopping Local

(2:12) Education and Workforce Development

(2:38) Nonprofit Spotlight

(3:17) What this season through our conversations have taught us

(4:39) What you have told us

(5:10) Looking ahead to 2026 and what is to come for the Chamber, including The Hub Co-Working Space

(7:55) What's coming for our podcast in 2026

(8:43) The Future for Andover : A Look Ahead

(10:20) What we heard from listeners, like you and from our members this season

(11:21) What you can expect from our leadership

(12:29) A final invitation and closing thoughts

Join us as we dig into 6 nonprofits that make Andover, and our surrounding region, such a special place to live. These organizations are providing vital services, helping families, supporting our first responders, and creating a stronger community.

(0:45) Flinthills Services, Inc.

(6:00) Andover Augusta Rail Trail Initiative (AARTI)

(15:20) St. Vincent de Paul - Community Outreach

(21:52) First Responders Foundation of Kansas

(27:20) Wichita's Littlest Heroes

(30:50) Andover Police and Fire Foundation

Find out more about our wonderful guests using the links below:

• Flinthills Services, Inc. - https://www.flinthillsservices.org/

• Andover Augusta Rail Trail Initiative (AARTI) - https://redbudtrail.org/

• St. Vincent de Paul - Community Outreach - https://svdpks.org/compassion-ministries/st-vincent-de-paul-society/

• First Responders Foundation of Kansas - https://www.facebook.com/frf5krunwalk/ or https://www.firstresponders5krunwalkfoundation.org/

• Wichita's Littlest Heroes - https://www.facebook.com/Wichitaslittlestheroes/ or https://www.wichitaslittlestheroes.com/

• Andover Police and Fire Foundation - https://www.facebook.com/apffks/ or https://www.apffks.org/

In this episode, we’re exploring a topic that touches every part of our community — education and workforce development. 🎓💼
Joining us for the conversation are Dr. Heather Rinkenbaugh, Dean of Online, High School, and Community Learning at Butler Community College, and Brian Gregoire, Director of Andover CAPS with Andover Public Schools.
Tune in as we discuss how education and career readiness are shaping the future of our local workforce!(0:02) Introduction, welcome to today's episode!

(1:00) Setting the Stage: Education's Role in the Local Economy

(6:34) Real-World Learning and Business Partnerships

(12:37) The Future of Workforce Developments in Andover

(18:37) Collaboration Between Education and Business

(22:52) Final Thoughts and Advice. Join us next time as we spotlight the nonprofits making a difference in our community.