We Don’t Just Want a Seat at the Table—We Want to Know Who’s Setting It.

Let’s get something clear: access without understanding is just window shopping. And at the RRCBA, we didn’t show up to look cute—we showed up to get contracts, build legacies, and move our people from hustle to equity.

That’s why we’re partnering with Wichita Public Schools and some heavyweight industry insiders to bring you “Bonding & How It Works”—a vendor education event that’s less “snooze-fest seminar” and more “power move workshop.”

🗓 Thursday, July 24

🕒 3PM – 5PM

📍 SSC Training Center | 3850 N Hydraulic Ave, Wichita, KS 67219

📲 Register Here-https://forms.office.com/r/PWpEvSCWUX–

because free game like this shouldn’t go unclaimed.

So, what is bonding… and why should you care?

Glad you asked. Bonding is one of those behind-the-scenes gatekeepers that separates the "invited" from the "excluded" when it comes to large-scale contracting work. If you're a small business owner, especially a Black or Brown business owner, and you’ve ever asked yourself "Why can’t I land the big jobs?"—chances are bonding is part of the answer.

We’re not saying it's a conspiracy. But we’re not not saying that either.

Who’s giving the game?

We’ve got:

🔹 Craig Dreiling, Surety Branch Manager at United Fire Group

🔹 Michael Swift, Producer at Risk Strategies Company

These two aren’t just showing up with PowerPoint slides—they’re pulling back the curtain and telling you exactly how bonding works, why it exists, and most importantly, how to get it working for you.

Why this matters… especially now.

We’re watching historic legislation like the Big Beautiful Bill pass, promising massive investment and transformation. But if we’re not ready—with bonding, credentials, and collective strategy—then we’ll end up watching that transformation happen around us instead of because of us.

This is about capacity building, not charity.

This is about system navigation, not handouts.

This is about positioning, so the next generation doesn’t have to start from scratch.

Bring Your Hustle, Leave With Strategy

Let’s stop playing small. Whether you’re a vendor trying to break into government contracts, or a curious business owner tired of watching from the outside, this event is your moment to step in with intention.

We’ll be in the room, because we don’t wait for opportunities—we create ecosystems.

And before you ask: yes, it’s free. Because knowledge should never be gated.

Last Word:

This is part of a broader strategy. The RRCBA Community Resource App is currently in development and will soon be your go-to tool for connecting, building, and accessing real-time info that moves you from passion to power.

Let’s bond over bonding.

We’ll see you there.

RRCBA Core Team

“There is no stability without solidarity. There is no solidarity without stability.”