Close to 200 people attended the Dec. 3 reception hosted by Newman University to honor the Wichita Business Journal 2009 “Newsmakers.” The event, which took place in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center on the Newman campus, recognized 12 people who have made a significant impact in the Wichita business community over the past year. It was the second time that Newman has partnered with the Business Journal to present the annual event. Among the outstanding business leaders honored was Newman alumnus and longtime supporter Tom Dondlinger, president of Dondlinger & Sons Inc. Construction. Other “Newsmakers” were:
- Jeff Fluhr, president, Wichita Downtown Development Corporation
- Joseph Galichia, founder, Galichia Medical Group PA
- Ron Holt, assistant Sedgwick County manager
- Mark Hutton, president, Hutton Construction
- Kim Janzen, president, CEO, Kansas Humane Society
- Phil Ruffin, Wichita entrepreneur, owner, Treasure Island Hotel and Casino
- Bill Simon, president, Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers
- Don Slawson, president, CEO, Slawson Commercial Properties
- Beth Tully, founder and owner, Cocoa Dolce Artisan Chocolates
- Jeff Turner, president, CEO, Spirit AeroSystems Inc.
- Nestor Weigand, chairman, J.P. Weigand & Sons Inc.
Attendees of the Wichita Business Journal 2009 “Newsmakers” reception enjoyed hors d’oeuvres and drinks at the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center.
