November 2021 – Customer Of The Month Brown’s Shoe Fit Co’s first store was opened in 1911 by Mr. Brown, and now has 75 locations. The Hutchinson branch opened in 1973. For almost50 years, it has been serving the people of Hutchinson with the finest quality of men’s and women’s shoes. Although Brown’s Shoe Fit…

The Traveling Bowl began as a food truck in June 2017. The owner, Gina Emel, has a degree in supply chain management from KU and grew up around the restaurants that her parents started. This prepared her and helped her to understand the components that are necessary in the food industry. After 3 years in…

The original Bogey’s began in 1987 at their Hutchinson location. In 2018, a second restaurant was opened at 400 N Main St, South Hutchinson, and was named Bogey’s Jr. Jenny Wilson is the general manager at the South Hutchinson location, and has worked for Bogey’s for 30 years! Bogey’s Jr offers drive-thru and outdoor seating….

David and Jenny Long opened the Omega Auto Clinic in 2017. They quickly outgrew their space in Halstead, and in July 2018, they moved into their current workspace in Newton. They now employ 3 full-time mechanics and 1 salesman. Jenny is a full-time teacher, but in her spare time, she enjoys helping with the bookkeeping. David has…

96 Paint & Body is an auto body shop that opened their doors 16 years ago. In the years since then, the owner, Alan Meyer, has personally played a part in all repairs at the body shop. Their location, 1/8th mile south of Highway 96 and close to Yoder, exposes them to a large range…

Borntrager Dairy is a small, family owned business that was started 15 years ago by Loyd and Arlene Borntrager. They are grateful that they can have a business where they can work from home and spend more time with their children. The farm store is open 1PM-6PM every day except Wednesday and Sunday. Loyd and Arlene…

Stutzman’s Greenhouse was established in 1956 by Ervin and Emma Stutzman. Their passion for flowers, vegetables, and beauty grew and expanded over the years. In 1985, Ervin’s cousin, Ben Miller and his wife Marlene bought Stutzman’s Greenhouse and the family business has continued to thrive. What started off as a small greenhouse back in the…

Mi Tierra is located in Hutchinson, and has been in business since 2009! Jerry, the owner, takes pride in running a family owned business, and ranks customer service as the first priority. This last year was difficult for all small businesses, but everyone at Mi Tierra feels incredibly blessed to have had community support throughout…

Hubco’s legacy of excellent products began over 100 years ago. The company began as the Hutchinson Bag Company, but in 1991, the name was changed to Hubco. Hubco is the name of a popular bag they provide for companies in the oil industry. Trey McPherson, the company president, remembers visiting Hubco as a child to…

Decker & Mattison is one of the most successful, long-standing businesses that has originated in Hutchinson. It was started by Ed Mattison and Ruben Decker in 1930, and is currently owned by Ed’s grandson Brett Mattison. In 2021, they are planning to pass the ownership down to Christopher and Jake Mattison, making it a 4th…

Located in Hutchinson, Waldron Place and The Arbors has been serving seniors and their families with upscale senior living since 2004. They are privately held and family operated. Employees at Waldron Place and The Arbors pride themselves in providing the best senior living experience possible.In 2020, Waldron Place and The Arbors were awarded and named…

Diesel Control Technicians Inc. was opened in Hutchinson in 1999 and have since expanded to another location in Great Bend. Both locations have become known for their high-quality service and expertise. They are proud and long-standing members of the Association of Diesel Specialists and are a Factory Authorized Service Dealership with many brands. Marc and…