little apple business review - april 2014

A publication of the Manhattan Area Chamber of CommerceApril 2014, Volume 10, Issue 4, www.manhattan.org

Contact us:501 Poyntz Avenue

Manhattan, KS, 66502-6005

785-776-8829 phone

785-776-0679 fax

[email protected]

www.manhattan.org

TDD Kansas Relay Center:

800-766-3777

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Legislative CoffeeSponsored by the Manhattan Area

Chamber of Commerce

Saturday, May 37:30 a.m.Sunset Zoo,

Nature Exploration Place

No admission chargeOpen to the public • Free coffee

This event is partially underwritten for the Chamber by:

at&t

National Volunteer Week

April 6-12, 2014National Volunteer Week is about inspiring,

recognizing and encouraging people to seek out imaginative ways to engage their communities. It’s about demonstrating to our community that by working together,

we have the fortitude to meet our challenges and accomplish our goals.

The Manhattan Area Chamberof Commerce extends ourheartfelt thanks to the 877 volunteers who contributedtheir time and talent to our

organization in 2013.

The Manhattan AreaChamber of Commerce presents the Wall StreetJournal Business BestsellerHug Your Customers

By Jack Mitchell, CEO, Mitchells/Richards/Marshs/ Wilkes

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September 24, 2014Hilton Garden Inn &Manhattan Conference

Center9:30-11:00 am OR 1:00-2:30 pm

(sessions are identical)

In the simplest sense, a hug isanything that exceeds a cus-tomer’s expectations. It can be ascommonplace as a smile or eyecontact. It can be a firm hand-shake. It can be calling when yousay you will. It can be remember-ing a customer’s name eventhough it’s only the second timeyou’ve seen him and the firsttime was two years ago.

For program details contactthe Chamber office at 785-776-8829 or by email [email protected] [email protected].

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The mission of the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce is tofoster a changing environment for business success that enhancesthe quality of life in our region. We market the region, advocate forbusiness, and provide services to our members and customers.

Are you interested in being a member of the Manhattan AreaChamber of Commerce? Give Kim a call at 776-8829 for moreinformation.

This is a publication of the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce– all advertising is the responsibility of The Manhattan Mercury.To place an ad or for more information, call Samantha Fosha at776-2200, or [email protected].

Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce Little Apple® Business Review April 2014

Member Orientation: You Belong! What's Next?Now that you belong, it's time to learn more about the value the Chamberhas to offer you and your business.

What: Member Orientation: You Belong! What's Next?

When: Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Time: 7:45 am – Doors Open & Coffee Time8:00-9:30 am - Program

Where: Chamber Boardroom

Who Should Attend: The program is designed for new members and newemployees of existing members looking to obtain a better understanding ofthe Manhattan Chamber and the many benefits associated with membership.

As an attendee you will have the opportunity to:• Meet and interact with Membership Division staff• Share information about your business with attendees• Find out how to begin utilizing your Chamber membership; building on the reasons why you joined

This members-only program is limited to 24 and free to attend.RSVP online or by email to [email protected].

The ball is in your court, your chamber membership can be one of yourgreatest assets, but you only get out what you put in. Stay involved, do notever give up and use your chamber to help you win.

We look forward to having you join us on April 22nd.

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Overlooking the Flint Hills, Chamber mem-bers and guests enjoyed the beautiful viewand elegant appetizers at the March BusinessAfter Hours held at the Manhattan CountryClub. The new PGA Golf Professional wasintroduced to those in attendance.

Manhattan Country Club graciously gave awaya one year social membership to the luckywinner, Trevor Schuckman with GreenAdvisors.

Stacy Sandmann received $50 in Little AppleDollars and Casey Smithson with Parks andRecreation won a year pass to Business AfterHours.

Please join us for Business After Hoursin April!

Wednesday, April 9th 5:30 – 7:00 pmMeadowlark Hills2121 Meadowlark Road

Reservations can be made online atwww.manhattanchamber.org, by [email protected] or call 776-8829.

Hosted by:

Meadowlark Hills is a not-for-profit continuingcare retirement community. In 1974, a groupof citizens noticed that the city’s retired pop-ulation was growing smaller and smaller, dueto a lack of living options. In an effort to helpkeep Manhattan’s community thriving and togive older adults more choice in the matter ofwhere they live during retirement, these citi-zens partnered with six local churches to cre-ate Meadowlark Hills. Built on the conceptsof continuum care, respect and compassion,Meadowlark Hills opened in 1980.

Since its opening, the organization has under-gone great transformations to encompass andhonor the household model. MeadowlarkHills is each resident’s home. Staff, residentsand board members are committed toenhancing quality of life by nurturing individu-ality and independence. Meadowlark Hills isgrowing a value-driven community while lead-ing the way in honoring inherent senior rightsand building strong and meaningful relation-ships with all whose lives are touched. Theorganization is not only serving its own resi-dents, but we are helping others around theworld to change the culture of long-termcare.

April 2014 Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce Little Apple® Business Review

Upcoming Chamber Events

To make a reservation for an upcoming event,please call the Chamber at 776-8829. Please joinus as your time allows.

April 3 Ribbon Cutting - Rockhill Wellness Center4:00 pm305 Fort Riley Boulevard

April 4 Ribbon Cutting – Hibachi Hut2:00 pm429 Poyntz Avenue

April 9 Business After Hours5:30 – 7:00 pmHost: Meadowlark Hills

April 10 Ribbon Cutting – 502 Media Group3:30 pm121 S. 4th Street Suite 209

April 17 Coffee and Conversation: Member/Guest Program7:30 - 9:30 amChamber Boardroom

April 17 Manhattan Young ProfessionalsCanvas & Cork6-8pmSraight Upp Creative Studio

April 22 Member Orientation: You Belong! What’s Next?7:45 – 9:30 amChamber Boardroom

April 24 Ribbon Cutting – McCownGordon Construction4:30 pm227 Blue Earth Place, Suite 205

May 14 Business After Hours5:30 – 7:00 pmHost: Action Pact Design

May 15 Good Morning Manhattan!7:15 - 8:30 amManhattan Country Club

May 20 Morning Mingle7:45 – 9:00 amChamber Boardroom

May 22 Manhattan Young Professionals11:30 am – 1:00 pmWeather with WIBWKite’s Legends Room

*All dates and times are subject to change.

Prepay for Business After Hours and save $$$These laminated passports are great for businesses that regularly send representatives to BusinessAfter Hours. Monthly checks or expense reimbursements are eliminated. And, best of all, at $48 eachyou save up to $72 annually over the usual $5-10 donation.

Passports are not specific to one person, so multiple people may enter on one passport. An RSVP isstill requested. Interested? Please contact Kathy Stevens at [email protected] or call the Chamberoffice at 776-8829.

Thank you to the following members of theChamber Champions and Chamber Diplomats for

volunteering to help with registration at theMarch Business After Hours: Genae Denver,

Manhattan Christian College; Harmony Kistler,Frontier Farm Credit; Gail Urban, Edward Jones-Gail Urban and Brian Whitesell,

Landmark National Bank.

Since our March newsletter, thesebusinesses have reinvested theirinvestments in the Chamber. TheBoard of Directors and staff thankthese businesses for their continuing support of the Chamber.

Over 50 YearsCommerce Bank - Manhattan

41 to 50 YearsWestar Energy

31 to 40 YearsBurnett AutomotiveFour Points by Sheraton

21 to 30 YearsAmerican Family Insurance, Tim Engle Agency, Inc.Bluestem Financial ManagementCentral Mechanical Construction Co., Inc.

Cox CommunicationsD.J. Carpenter Building SystemsFarm Bureau Financial ServicesFriends of Sunset ZooInsights Eyecare, P.A.Jennifer WilsonK-State Student UnionManhattan Christian CollegeManhattan Country ClubMidwest Concrete MaterialsRealty Executives Weis Real Estate Co.

Sabatka Financial Advisory Services, Inc.

Sink, Gordon & Associates LLPStanion Wholesale ElectricWaste Management

15 to 20 YearsEye Care Associates of Manhattan, P.A.

Mercy Community Health Foundation

N Zone SportswearNew Vision – 27 News & Fox 43Sherwin-Williams CompanyStagg Hill Golf ClubWildcat Creek Golf & Fitness

10 to 14 YearsAmerican Legion Pearce-Keller Post #17

Certified Angus Beef ProgramCommunity First National Bank

Everett (Bud) GillispieFarm Bureau Financial Services – Manhattan Regional Office

Gideon Excavating Inc.Greater Manhattan Community Foundation

Robel GraphicsStan MorganState Farm Insurance – Josh Salmans

5 to 9 yearsDanker Roofing, Inc.Executive Residences, Inc.First Command Financial ServicesFirst United Methodist ChurchHowe Landscape Inc.Kelley Construction Co., Inc.Larry CooperLDB Landscape Architecture & Engineering, LLP

Little Apple ChorusManhattan Area Habitat for Humanity

North Central-Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging, Inc.

Olsson AssociatesSomerset ManagementStar Lumber & Supply Co., Inc.The IDEA CenterWeis Fire & Safety Equipment Co., Inc.

1 to 4 years502 Media Group, LLCAt Home Assisted CareBlake A. Robinson Attorney at LawBluestem Property ManagementComfort SuitesCragg’s Remodeling LLCDowntown Dental GroupEmery Sapp & SonsFarmers Insurance – Sean MorganGenstler Eye CenterHeartland Plant Innovations Inc.Imperial Garden ExpressKrispy Clean LaundromatLeslie AlfordLSB BankOffice MartPapa Murphy’sPrime Media Productions, Inc.Texas RoadhouseWeddle & Sons, Inc.

Green Advisors Kayla Johnson, Member Ph (888) 706-4646 ext 1014www.coreadvisors.net We are a cost recovery firm special-izing in increasing a business’s bot-tom line. Our firm looks into highlyoverlooked areas within a businessto recover and save money. GreenAdvisors offers FREE feasibilityreports that will pin point savingsbefore they owe us anything. All ofour work is completed by a highlytrained firm that's guaranteed byour audit defense program. We haverecovered over 275 million for ourclients, call us today!

Primerica Ryan Webster, InvestmentAdvisor RepresentativePh (920) 979-9939www.primerica.com/ryanweb-sterHelping middle income families getproperly protected, debt free, andfinancially independent.

Manhattan Winnelson Co. Taylor Cline, President 612 Pillsbury Drive Ph (785) 537-7444Fx (785) 537-7444Manhattan Winnelson Co. is a locallyowned Plumbing Wholesaler thatprovides high quality pipe, valves, fit-tings, fixtures and HVAC equipment,ductwork and parts to the localconstruction trades for remodel andnew construction projects. We alsohave the only local plumbing show-room where homeowners and con-tractors may come to see andselect new tubs, showers, sinks andfaucets.

Flint Hills Appraisals Angie McIlvaine, Owner Ph (785) 532-9410www.flinthillsappraisals.comFlint Hills Appraisals is an independ-ent real estate appraisal companyproviding valuations for the estateand mortgage lending marketplace.We are a leading provider ofappraisals for: Primary andSecondary Mortgages, MortgageRefinancing, Estate Planning,Divorce Settlement.

Premier Chiropractic &WellnessDr. Dean Dierksen, D.C.,President 324C Southwind Place Ph (785) 320-5300www.premierchiroks.com We provide quality, evidencebased chiropractic care by usingthe latest techniques and trainingto truly correct the cause of yourproblem.

Primelending Chris Bundy, Branch Manager 217 Southwind Place, Suite#201 Ph (785) 560-3011Fx (785) 587-4687lo.primelending.com/manhat-tanksYou need a mortgage professionalyou can trust. You need a companythat values honesty and integritythroughout the entire organization.You need to find strength, stabilityand opportunity--especially now.

NuSound Hearing Center Belinda Gonzales, Owner andHIS 5950 SW 28th Street Suite A,TopekaPh (785) 783-8121Fx (785) 783-8142www.nusoundhearing.com We test hearing, fit and servicehearing devices in NortheastKansas.

Ronald McDonald HouseCharities of Northeast KSNancy Johnson, CEO/ED 825 SW Buchanan. TopekaPh (785) 235-6852Fx (785) 235-3170www.ronaldmcdonaldhouse-charitiesnortheastks.comRonald McDonald House Charitiesof Northeast Kansas lifts childrenand families to a better tomorrowby providing a home-away-from-home for families of seriously illchildren staying at nearby hospitalsin Topeka, KS.

Rabo AgriFinance Luke Schultz, SeniorRelationship Manager 301 S. 4th Street Ph (855) 731-0234https://www.rabobankamerica.com/agriculture/index.jsp As a leading financial servicesprovider for agricultural producersand agribusinesses in the US, RaboAgriFinance adds value using indus-try expertise, client-focused solu-tions and by creating long-termbusiness relationships. RaboAgriFinance is a division ofRabobank, the premier bank to theglobal agriculture industry and oneof the world’s largest and safestbanks.

Mike Bean Agency, LLC –Shelter Insurance Mike Bean, Owner 2308 Anderson Avenue Ph (785) 537-1718Fx (785) 539-4917www.shelterinsurance.com/MBeanAs a local business owner, I'm proudto serve my community with greatrates, excellent coverage, and pro-fessional service. We take pride in

helping our clients get the coveragethey deserve, to protect them in thetime of need. We offer a widerange of insurance products fromAuto, Home, Life, and Business. Letme help you plan for life changesand unexpected events. Give me acall or stop by. I'll be glad to helpyou find the right coverage at theright price.

Bluemont Hotel Jennifer J. Fritchen, GeneralManager1212 Bluemont Avenue (785) 473-7091www.bluemonthotel.comThe newest and most convenientlylocated hotel in Manhattan, theBluemont Hotel offers 112 luxuri-ous guestrooms and over 7,000 sqft of event space. The property fea-tures 50 suite-style rooms, a lobbybar, indoor pool and fitness center.At the corner of Bluemont &Manhattan Avenues, our guests haveeasy access to Aggieville and KansasState University.

Rainbow Intl. of E. Central KSSeth Reneau, BusinessDevelopment Associate 2132 Lacy Dr, Junction CityPh (785) 209-3123Fx (785) 238-0110www.rainbowintl.com/salina Rainbow Intl. provides 'best prac-tices' with integrity and the highestof standards in restoration andcleaning services. Utilizing the mostadvanced equipment, innovativetechnologies and a built-in account-ability system, our professionalemergency crews complete everyjob rapidly to assure an uncompro-mising commitment to serviceexcellence and customer satisfac-tion. Ultimately we don't justrestore homes and businesses; werestore value, stability, and peace ofmind.

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More options for YOUR health!• Chiropractic • Acupuncture • Massage Therapy • Nutrition • Reiki

Dr. Kristine SpringerCasey Ebert

Dr. Amy Penrod-FilbyTiffany YoungAimee Phlegar

785-587-0300 • 305 Ft. Riley Blvd • Manhattan, KS

Ways to GO GREENAT WORK right now!Change the way youcommute to work: optto carpool, bike, or walk(if possible) rather thandriving your car all by

yourself.

It’s officially Spring! Time to Get Around 2 plan yoursummer activities! Celebrate May Day, May 1st,with the Manhattan Convention & Visitors Bureau,as we host the 6th Annual Get Around 2 It! From5-8 p.m. at the Blue Earth Plaza. This free event

showcases Manhattan’s attractions and upcomingevents with vendors, prizes and fun activities.

The Flint Hills Discovery Center celebrates the first weekend in May withtheir inaugural Flint Hills Day on Saturday, May 3rd. Bring the whole family toenjoy a full day of activities. Lace up your running shoes and join the fun withthe “Run for the Hills 5K”. Registration begins at 7 a.m. with the race begin-ning at 7:30. Are you a geocacher? Join in the fun with geocaching enthusiastsat 10 a.m. Did you know that Manhattan has over 200 caches and nearly2000 caches are in the region? From noon to 5 p.m. join in on the fun insidethe Flint Hills Discovery Center. Flint Hills Day showcases live raptor demon-strations by the Milford Nature Center, entertainment from “The Skirts”, pre-sentations, display and fun interactive children activities by the Kaw IndianNation all afternoon. The KSU Meat Science Association will grill Buffaloburgers from 4-7 p.m just outside the Flint Hills Discovery Center doors. Tobring a great day to a close, join us at 6 p.m., in the Blue Earth Plaza to see

the Kaw Indian Nation perform traditional Kaw Dances. The beauty andpageantry of this dance is a must see!

Saturday and Sunday, May 3-4, Wamego will be hosting the 25th Annual KansasSampler Festival. The Kansas Sampler celebrates all things Kansas. Purchaseyour daily admission at the gate adults $5 Children 7-12 yrs $3. Weekendpasses are available for $8/4. Learn from vendors, community promoters,Kansas entertainers and Kansas explorers about great summer get-aways,Kansas historyand humor!

Now GetAround tomarking yourcalendar asManhattan andthe surroundingarea has somuch to cele-brate.

April 2014Volume 14, Issue 4A publication of the

ManhattanConvention &Visitors Bureau

It’s time to Get Around 2 It, Flint Hills Day and Kansas Sampler Festival!

Check out thesegreat shows

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The EasterBunny is here

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It’s a plane…it’ssuperman…it’s aPrairie Chicken?

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Performances in The Little Apple®

McCain Auditorium is about to wrap up their performance series forthe season. Catch a show before they go!

• The Casmore Marionettes entertain audiences all day long on April 13th in Forum Hall in the K-State Student Union. These Marionette puppets are incredible entertainment for the whole family. Celebrate the richness of everyday life with this group. Recommended for ages 8 and above.

• Cameron Carpenter is the first organist ever nominated for a Grammy Award for a solo album. He will wow audiences on April 19th at 7:30 on the McCain stage. Hear beautiful classical pieces integrated with jazz and pop artist collaborations in an incredibly diverse show.

• Moscow Festival Ballet; Romeo and Juliet on April 27th at 4 p.m. brings the grace and beauty of Shakespeare’s timeless tale right to Manhattan’s stage. Don’t miss this classic tale of star-crossed lovers.

More shows await at the Manhattan Arts Center, including the Matt Flinner Trioon April 11th. The trio performs as a part of the BirdHouse Fine Acoustic MusicSeries. Worried about the kiddos? There is an art class & movie night availableon-site for children ages 5-11 (reservations required). $15 for first child, $8 foradditional children in the same family.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat tells the story of Joseph fromthe Bible’s book of Genesis. See it live at the Manhattan Arts Center April 25-27th Tickets available through the www.manhattanarts.org, or by calling 785-537-4420.

The nearby Columbian Theatre in Wamego is featuring Annie, April 11-13. Thisbeloved Broadway musical tells the story of 11-year-old orphan Annie and her Christmas hol-iday with New York City billionaire, Oliver Warbucks. Call 785-456-2029, or visitwww.columbiantheatre.com for tickets.

Casmore Marionettes

Cameron Carpenter

Casmore Marionettes

The Easter Bunny is here! Don’t miss your chance to ‘hop to it’ at theManhattan Town Center, April 11-19th and visit with the Easter Bunny.Photos will be available for purchase on-site.

It’s Earth Day this month, and Sunset Zoo will celebrate with a Party for thePlanet. While Earth Day is actually celebrated April 22nd, visitors are invited to a

day full of family-friendly activities onApril 19th fromnoon – 4:30 p.m.Enjoy the springweather along withthe animals, learnabout the environ-ment and how tobetter protect it,and grow wild withSunset Zoo!

Happy Birthday, Earth!

We encourage everyone topatronize these greatManhattan businesses.Pepsi Cola of ManhattanLaRue CoffeeCarlos O’Kelly’sChili’sGoodcents Deli Fresh SubsBuffalo Wild WingsFreddy’s Frozen CustardTexas RoadhouseLittle Apple BrewingCompanyRock Springs 4-H CenterSubwayHilton Garden Inn Jimmy JohnsChipotleHoliday Inn at the CampusMcDonaldsMcAlisters DeliPizza HutEastside and Westside Markets

Coco Bolo’s | Cox Brother’sBBQ | Powercat Sports BarFour Points by Sheraton |Boulevard GrillFairfield Inn

We also have generous volunteers who give of theirtime.Carol AdolphJenn AlleyAlisa BarberElaine BrownJoDee BussBrandy CarpenterSue ClouseJoe ClouseMary CorahKim DahlstenBob & Jan DavisDan DekatGenae DenverCarol DodderidgeLisa EllisCam Feltner

Melissa FilbyKaren FranzSteve FreedJennifer FritchenKaylee FritchenTed GrubbMary Jo & Eldon HagemanNancy HammerschmidtGary & Dianna HargraveMark HealyMike & Gloria HeibergerMarty HeigertChuck HenrySherry HensleyLiz HibbardBrenda HoeflerDena HuffJim & Elva HynekKevin & Lisa IngramDennis & Arlene IrvinKayla JohnsonGene KlinglerJan KlinkMarge KnorrConnie KvasnicaAllie LouschRoberta MarstallBob & Mary MellgrenCarol & Terry MooreJanet NicholsGillian NicholsJoseph OttPat PettyAlesia Pittman

Myles PittsBeth Ann RileyColin RobinsonJudy RolandDale & Charlee ShippsWarren & Phyllis SlocombBob & Kathy StevensTerry SwisherK TaylorJohn & Gladys ThomasKaren TinklerAlice WagnerJohn & Marlyn WaltersLaura WasingerStan WattTommy WesselBill Witt

It’s a plane…it’s superman…it’s a Prairie Chicken?Prairie Chickens are a beautiful partof prairie life, and one of theirmost unique characteristics canbe seen on the Konza PrairieApril 17th through April 20th.The courtship behavior of GreaterPrairie Chickens can be observedin groups of 6-8 along with a guide.Reservations are required at $25 per person, and viewingtimes are before dawn.

Interested persons should bring binoculars or spottingscopes, and be prepared to be in the blind an hour beforesunrise. It might be early- but this is a rare opportunity youdon’t want to miss! Call 785-587-0381 or [email protected] for more information.

Sign up for the 2014 Kansas Birding Festival…http://www.kansasbirdingfestival.org/

Swing Batter BatterWatch those K-State Wildcats take on any number ofopponents in Tointon Family Stadium this April! They’llcome from California, and Oklahoma and Texas, but you canbet on one thing being consistent; beautiful spring days, hotdogs, and some great K-State baseball being played.

Thanks March Madness! Manhattan has hosted the 2A high school state basketball tournament in Bramlage Coliseumfor 25 years. This tournament brings a fabulous group of high school kids from around thestate to The Little Apple®, as well as fans and parents. Thousands of fans travel with theirteams to duke it out for the championship title. In turn, we utilize hundreds of volunteerhours to keep things running smoothly. This tournament couldn’t take place without cooper-ation and assistance from the following hard working people and businesses.

Karen Hibbard, [email protected]

Christy Chase, ConventionSales Manager

[email protected]

Marcia Rozell, Tourism SalesManager

[email protected]

Autumn Shoemaker,Marketing [email protected]

Kendra Dekat, AdministrativeAssistant/ Service [email protected]

Manhattan Convention & Visitors Bureau Staff

April 20141-23 Spring Music Festival

Manhattan Town Center6:00-7:00 PM785-539-3500

3 Film: Breaking the Maya CodeBeach Museum of Art, K-State4:00 PM785-532-7718

3 McCain Performance Series: West Side StoryMcCain Auditorium, K-State7:30 PM785-532-6428

3-5 K-State Theatre & Dance: Anton in Show BusinessPurple Masque Theatre, East Stadium, K-StateThurs.-Sat. 7:30 PM; Sun.2:30 PM785-532-6428

4-6 AnnieColumbian Theatre, Museum & Art Center, WamegoFri. & Sat. 7:30 PM; Sun. 2:30PM785-456-2029

4 K-State Baseball v. KansasTointon Family Stadium6:30 PM800-221-2287

5 Suzi Parron, author of Barn Quilts and the American Quilt Trail MovementFlint Hills Discovery Center2:00-4:00 PM785-776-8829

5 Footsteps in the Flint Hills: Fire: Friend or FoeFlint Hills Discovery Center10:00 AM-12:00 PM785-587-2726

5 2014 Little Apple Pride ParadeTriangle Park, Aggieville2:00-5:00 PM


5 Flint Hills Barn Quilt Trail ProgramScenic Valley Inn & The Wooden Nickel Event Center10:00 AM-1:00 PM785-776-6831

5 All University Open HouseK-State Campus9:00 AM-3:00 PM785-532-6250

6 McCain Performance Series: Earth Harp Meets OudMcCain Auditorium, K-State4:00 PM785-532-6428


8 Preschoolers in the Flint Hills: Cookin’ & Campin’Flint Hills Discovery Center1:00-2:00 PM785-587-2726

8 K-State Baseball v. Wichita StateTointon Family Stadium6:30 PM800-221-2287

9 Early Release Workshop - ChihulyBeach Museum of Art, K-State2:00-4:00 PM785-532-7718

9 K-State Baseball v.CreightonTointon Family Stadium6:30 PM800-221-2287

10 Week of the Young Child CelebrationBeach Museum of Art, K-State6:00-7:30 PM785-532-7718

11 Easter Bunny ArrivalManhattan Town Center785-539-3500

11 MAC Birdhouse Series: The Matt Flinner TrioManhattan Arts Center7:30 PM785-537-4420

11-13AnnieColumbian Theatre, Museum & Art Center, WamegoFri. & Sat. 7:30 PM; Sun. 2:00PM785-456-2029

12 UPC presents The 1st Wilcat Step ShowForum Hall, K-State Student Union7:00 PM785-532-6571

12 August: Osage CountyManhattan Arts Center7:30-9:30 PM785-537-4420

12 Little Apple Barbershop Chorus Spring ShowMcCain Auditorium, K-State2:00 PM & 7:00 PM785-539-8404

12 Butler Community College DayFlint Hills Discovery Center10:00 AM-5:00 PM785-587-2726

13 McCain Performance Series: The Cashore Marionettes: Life in MotionForum Hall, K-State Student Union7:30 PM785-532-6428

13 Community Foundation Awards (CFAs)Manhattan Conference Center6:30-8:30 PM785-587-8995

13 11th Annual Chocolate & Tea FundraiserHouston Street Ballroom2:00-4:30 PM785-539-9390

13 McCain Performance Series: The Cashore Marionettes: Simple GiftsForum Hall, K-State Student Union5:00 PM785-532-6428

15 KSU Landon Lecture Series: Thomas DonilonMcCain Auditorium, K-State11:15 AM785-532-6221

17 Go See It! Lecture Series: Flint Hills WeatherFlint Hills Discovery Center7:00-8:00 PM785-587-2726

17&18 K-State Baseball v. BaylorTointon Family Stadium6:30 PM800-221-2287

18 Adventure Camp (Grades K-6):Rivers, Lakes & Ponds Oh MyFlint Hills Discovery Center8:00 AM-5:00 PM or 8:00 AM-12:00 PM785-587-2726

19 K-State Baseball v.BaylorTointon Family Stadium1:00 PM800-221-2287

19 Earth Day: Party for the Planet!Sunset Zoo12:00-4:30 PM785-587-2730

19 McCain Performance Series: Cameron Carpenter, OrganForum Hall, K-State Student Union7:30 PM785-532-6428

19 Royal Bunny Tracs 5K and Kids Rabbit Dash + EASTER EGG HUNT!Northeast Community Park8:30 AM785-776-9260

22 FOKP Spring Program - Earth Day at the BeachBeach Museum of Art, K-State7:00-9:00 PM785-532-7718

22 K-State Baseball v.CSU BakersfieldTointon Family Stadium6:30 PM800-221-2287

23 K-State Baseball v.CSU BakersfieldTointon Family Stadium6:30 PM800-221-2287

23 Kansas State Brass EnsembleMcCain Auditorium, K-State7:30-8:30 PM785-532-3816

24 Film: Dance of the Maize God (World Premiere)Beach Museum of Art, K-State7:00 PM785-532-7718

24-26K-State Theatre & Dance: The Importance of Being EarnestNichols Theatre, K-State7:30 PM785-532-6428

25-27MAC Theatre: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor DreamcoatManhattan Arts Center7:00 PM785-537-4420

25 Hale Library Concert SeriesHemisphere Room, KSU Hale Library7:30-9:30 PM785-532-7442

26 Senior Prom (50+)Houston Street Ballroom6:00-9:00 PM785-587-2757

26 2014 Walk to Cure ArthritisWefald Pavilion at City Park8:00-11:00 AM787-272-8461

27 McCain Performance Series: Moscow Festival Ballet Romeo and JulietForum Hall, K-State Student Union4:00 PM785-532-6428

5/1-5/4 K-State Theatre & Dance: The Importance of Being EarnestNichols Theatre, K-StateThurs.-Sat. 7:30 PM; Sun. 2:30 PM785-532-6428

5/1-5/4 MAC Theatre: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor DreamcoatManhattan Arts Center785-537-4420

5/3 Mercy Regional Health Center's Wild RunSunset Zoo8:00 AM Start785-587-2730

5/3 Flint Hills DayFlint Hills Discovery CenterActivities all day785-587-2726

5/3 Footsteps in the Flint Hills: InsectifyFlint Hills Discovery Center10:00 AM-12:00 PM785-587-2726

5/4 Kansas State Wind Ensemble/Wind SymphonyMcCain Auditorium, K-State3:00-4:30 PM785-532-3816

Manhattan Convention & Visitors Bureau501 Poyntz Avenue Manhattan, KS 66502(785) 776-8829 • (785) 776-0679 fax

March Anticipated Attendance NumbersConferences/Meetings/Reunions1 Grand York Rite Kansas Session (Masonic Meetings)................704 Ottawa Chamber of Commerce meeting ....................................305 ACEware Systems Annual Convention .......................................1005 Kansas Flint Hills Quilt Trail tours ...............................................10011 Kansas Press AssociationAnnual Conference............................25011 Kansas Association of Educational Office Professionals............20

Semi-Annual Conference14 Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks & Toursim.....................150

Heartland Byways Conference22 Insurance and Financial Agents & Advisors ................................100

CE Conference22 Neosho County Group Tour23 National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors

of Kansas Annual Meeting.................................................................8024 Kansas Dietetic Association Annual Conference......................20024 Epsilon Sigma Alpha Annual Convention ....................................20024 Kansas Association of Educational Office Professionals............40

Semi-Annual Conference25 Orthopedic Coding seminar............................................................8027 Manhattan High School Class of 1949 Reunion..........................305/01 Knights of Columbus State Convention..................................1,0005/02 Manhattan High School Class of 1959 Reunion..........................505/04 Kansas Future Farmers of America Association ....................1,600Sporting Events4 Kansas State Cycling Club Bike Race..........................................20012 Little Apple Soccer Club Soccer Tournament ...........................40018 Ed Chartrand Memorial Tournament Soccer Tournament .....1005/03 Manhattan Parks and Recreation Department .........................300

USSSA Girl's Fastpitch - 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U, 18USpecial Events25 Kansas Birding Festival ......................................................................755/02 Kansas Sampler Festival...............................................................1,000

Upcoming Conferences, Sports and Special Events in The Little Apple®

Kelly Loub, Chair, DiningJenn Alley, HotelEvan Grier, DiningBernie Haney, Youth/SportsTodd Holmberg, Entertainment/KSUGregg Joyal, HotelMeredith McKee, HotelTerry Olson, RetailWayne Rouse, Entertainment

Evan Tuttle, AttractionJeff Wolfe, Meeting Planner/ KSU

Ex-Officio MembersEddie Estes, City of ManhattanLyle Butler, Chamber PresidentKaren McCulloh, City Commissioner

Manhattan CVB Steering Committee


425 Poyntz Avenue, Downtown Manhattan, 776-7821

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NEW! Coffee & Conversation: Member/Guest Program

Interested in becoming a member, but would like to know more?Join us for a Coffee & Conversation: Member / Guest Program. Coffee & Conversation:Member/Guest will be a new program in the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce calendar of events for 2014.

This program was created, designed and critiqued by members and non-members for areabusiness men and women. Attendees are provided the opportunity to learn about theManhattan Area Chamber of Commerce and its membership while sharing what makes theirbusiness/organization special and unique. Take the opportunity to: • Network with other business professionals from the community – members & guests• Learn about the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce• Share about your business or organization

Reservations are required for the program. It is limited to 8 members and 8 guests toattend and free to all.

2014 Coffee & Conversation: Member/Guest Program dates:• Wednesday, January 29th • Thursday, April 17th • Wednesday, July 30th • Tuesday, October 21st

Interested in becoming a member and attending an upcoming Coffee & Conversation program? Please contact Kim Dahlsten, Membership Development Manager, 776-8829 or [email protected] for more information and available dates.

What is the Chamber?The Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit, voluntary organization of citizens working together to support the business development of Manhattan and make it a better place to work and live. Since incorporation in 1925, the Chamber and its manyvolunteers have invested their time and money to work together and accomplish objectivesthat are impossible to do alone.

Despite blowing snowstorms and chilly temperatures, ourMilitary Relations Committee (MRC) came out in support of our winter speakers. February’s COL Craig Merutka, StaffJudge Advocate for the First Infantry Division took time toexplain the duties of the legal team at Fort Riley and alsoexplain the approval process for Fort Riley participation inlocal events. In March, COL Barry Pockrandt, Commander of Irwin Army Community Hospital (IACH) gave the MRC anupdate on the IACH construction, dispelling rumors and con-firming the hospital will open, though the exact mission androle of the hospital are still to be decided.

Our Yellow Ribbon Social (YRS) Group met for dinner at dellaVoce in February, a last minute change from our original plan,but worked out well, everyone enjoyed their dinner. March’sYRS at Straight Upp Creative Studio had our spouses channel-ing their inner artist by painting a still life.

The theme at Fort Riley right now seems to be change.Fourth Brigade will have 2 Battalions, 1-4 Cavalry (CAV) and701 Brigade Support Battalion (BSB) taking over the AFRICOMmission from Second Brigade. The Combat Aviation Brigade(CAB) will be wrapping up their Afghanistan deployment byJune. First Brigade is preparing for a deployment to Kuwaitthis summer. In support of these missions, the ManhattanMilitary Liaison has participated in Soldier and Family resiliencyforums providing information for soldiers and their families onfun family activities in Manhattan, from summer camps to hik-ing trails, to intramural sports to the latest restaurants, yourMilitary Liaison has worked with the Family Readiness StaffAssistants to provide as much information as possible to theSoldiers and Families of Fort Riley.

The MRC also hosted a February USO No Dough Dinner andfed over 100 Fort Riley Soldiers and their families. The USONo Dough Dinner program helps bring soldiers and their fami-lies together for a free hot meal just before payday. Specialthanks go to MRC volunteers, Dick Young, Terry Resseguie,Brad Bietau and Jaime Green.

Military Update

Succession Development– Jumping In

Last month we took a lookat three broad considera-tions to use as startingpoints for succession plan-ning in a business:- Think of it as “successiondevelopment” – the termplanning is too complacent.- Measure it – We musthave measurable goals and

be willing to adapt them.- Exit strategy determinesoperating strategy – Howyou present your businessand to whom is key.

So where should we start?How about with some read-ing homework! I stronglyrecommend the book Howto Run Your Business So YouCan Leave it in Style by JohnH. Brown and JosephDurnford. The book pres-ents the subject clearly andin necessary detail. It will bea great reference that youcan come back to through-out the planning and execu-tion process.

Another great first step is totalk with the subject-matterexperts that know yourbusiness. These may includeyour accountant, banker,financial advisor, businessand/or estate planning attor-

ney and any business men-tors you have. Let themknow you’re developing aplan to transition out ofyour business, even if thataction isn’t imminent, andget their feedback.Ultimately these people willmake up your transitionteam. Remember that eachof these individuals will belooking at your situationfrom a different perspectiveand they may have varyingexpectations of your busi-ness succession goals.

Next month we’ll take alook at business valuationmethods and considerations.

Daryn Soldan501 Poyntz AvenueManhattan, KS [email protected]/sbdc


Business BarometerFebruary 2013 February 2014

BUILDING PERMITS - source: City of Manhattan

Total Issued 25 33

Residential $2,431,826 $3,122,858

Non-Residential $1,157,594 $4,090,085

Permit Fees Paid $21,712 $40,858

RETAIL SALES (Manhattan) - source: City of Manhattan

Retail Sales $88,723,000 $95,332,800

Sales Tax Collections $887,230 $953,328

MANHATTAN AIR PASSENGER TRAFFIC - MHK airport

Enplanement 4,214 4,929

Deplanement 4,259 4,945

Small Business Council Update

The Small Business Council’s March meeting focused on transportation planning and theimportance of business participation in the planning process. The planning processes identi-fy future growth areas of our community. Businesses can use this knowledge to evaluatefuture growth opportunities and make critical long term decisions. Our guests to lead thediscussion were Rob Ott, Director of Public Works, City of Manhattan and Stephanie Watts,Transportation Planner, Flint Hills Metropolitan Planning Organization.

Rob Ott discussed the transportation planning component of the Manhattan Urban AreaComprehensive Plan Update (www.manhattanarea2035.com). The MATS or ManhattanArea Transportation Plan, will ensure the area transportation goals and strategies arealigned with the community’s vision. MATS is the long-range transportation plan for theManhattan urbanized area. It contains goals, objectives, policies, and strategies to address allaspects and modes of transportation, including roadways, public transit, pedestrians, bicy-clists, and public parking.

Stephanie Watts gave an overview of the Flint Hills Metropolitan Planning Organization(FHMPO)(www.flinthillsregion.org/fhmpo) and how the FHMPO will use the MATS in itsplanning and test ideas in the MATS using the newly created Travel Demand Model. Twocore documents produced by the FHMPO are the Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP)which is a long range plan including a list of future projects and the TransportationImprovement Plan (TIP) which identifies projects to be implemented over the next fouryears.

If you have any questions regarding the Small Business Council, please contact Patrick Leeat N Zone Sportswear (776-3234 ext. 201 or 341-9177) or Trent Armbrust at the Chamber(776-8829). The Small Business Council meetings are open to all Chamber members.


502 Media Group receivesaccolades from advertisingorganization

There may not be a podium, but502 Media Group is bringing homethe gold. Recently, the local adver-tising company was recognized forthe outstanding advertisements itproduces for clients, bringinghome 12 American AdvertisingAwards.

The American Advertising Awards,also known as the ADDYs, is theindustry's largest competition. Itbegins with the local Ad Clubphase, in which 502 Media Groupreceived its recognition, includingfive gold awards for the followingwork: • U.S. Military Cycling Video: Elements of Advertising for Sound Design

• U.S. Military Cycling Video: Elements of Advertising for Cinematography

• Big Poppi Bicycle Company: Television Campaign

• The Fridge Print Ad: Color Newspaper Advertisement

• USD 383 Bus Safety PSA: PublicService Campaign

502 Media Group also is proud toannounce its silver awards: • della Voce Zombie Martini: Non-Traditional Advertising

• Hess & Sons Salvage: Single Television Commercial

• Manhattan Running Company: Television Campaign

• Waters True Value: Digital Advertising for an Internet Commercial

• Paramour Coffee: Digital Advertising for an Internet Commercial

• The Cigar Shop: Single Radio Commercial

• Creche Day School: Digital Advertising for an Internet Commercial

Imagemakers wins nineawards from advertisingorganization

Imagemakers Inc., a full-serviceadvertising agency serving thegreater Manhattan area, wasawarded nine awards for creativeexcellence at the local AmericanAdvertising Federation awardsbanquet.

The custom-built websiteImagemakers designed and devel-oped for U.S. Stone was named“Best in Show” by the Federationand also received a gold medal.

In addition, Imagemakers receiveda Gold ADDY for the Kaw ValleyGreenhouses website. Therefore,both websites will move on to thenext step in the national competi-tion.

Also in the website category,Imagemakers won two SilverADDYs, one for the ISGTechnology website, and anotherfor R-Tech Tool and Machine.“Each of our website entriesreceived award recognition in thewebsite category and showcasedour ability to service industriesranging from technology to manu-facturing,” said Dusty Thomas,director of business development.

The Imagemakers team was proudto be recognized in video, digitaladvertising, photography, and printaward categories as well. Winningprojects included a viral videoproduced for Orange Sky Yoga, ane-book and corporate headshotsfor ISG Technology, and a directo-ry cover for WTC.

New Boston wins Best ofShow from advertising organi-zation

New Boston Creative Group LLCreceived three Gold ADDY awardsfrom the American Advertising

Federation of Topeka Feb. 15,including a Gold ADDY and Bestof Show recognition for an inte-grated marketing campaign creat-ed for Meadowlark HillsRetirement Community.

The remaining two Gold ADDYawards recognized the firm’s 15-second and 30-second televisioncommercials that were part of theMeadowlark Hills “Live Your Way,Every Day” campaign.

New Boston also won four SilverADDYs: two for web videos fromthe Meadowlark Hills campaign,and two for its own websitedesign and copy.

Varney and Associates namesnew principal and senior man-ager

Varney & Associates, CPAs,announces that Erin Dunlap andLisa Johnson have been promotedto principal and senior manager,respectively.

Erin graduated from Kansas StateUniversity with her bachelor'sdegree in business administrationand master's degree in accountancy.

After graduation, she worked for alocal accounting firm before com-ing to Varney & Associates in2004. Erin is a certified publicaccountant and a certifiedQuickBooks professional adviser.

Lisa joined Varney & Associates in2010. Lisa has more than 20 yearsof public accounting experience,and practiced in the Emporia andCouncil Grove area. She receivedher bachelor's degree in businessfrom Emporia State University andis a certified public accountant.

Lisa is also a payroll specialist andprovides QuickBooks consultingto our clients as a certifiedQuickBooks adviser.

Noteworthy NewsNoteworthy News

IN ONE WORD, what does the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commercemean to you?

Attending an event, seminar or committee meeting with the Manhattan Chamber in 2014? You may be next to sharewhat the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce means to you.

What would your one word be?

Leadership Manhattan - Class fo 2014 ready to graduate

With Leadership Manhattan 80% complete, the 2014 Class looks forward to Session 5 at FortRiley and Kansas Farm Bureau and Graduation this April 16th at the Manhattan Country Club.From taking a Strengths Assessment to learning about state and local government both here atManhattan City Hall and the State Capitol in Topeka to learning about the power and impactof social media the class is growing and learning many facets of how leadership forms our livesand impacts the community in which we live.

A Great Gift Idea!

Looking for a Mother’s Day or Graduation Gift? LittleApple Dollars make the perfect gift, no matter what specialoccasion it is, and are a great way to keep your dollars local!

Spendable at over 100 area businesses, these checks areeasy to use and are spent exclusively with Manhattan AreaChamber of Commerce merchants adding to the local economy.

If you are a Chamber member and are not currently on thelist of accepting merchants and would like to be, please contact Kathy or Megan at the Chamber office at 785-776-8829.


Are you a retiree* but still want tobe involved and active? Consider joining the Chamber!

As a member of the Manhattan Area Chamber ofCommerce, you will be part of an organization – and acommunity – that’s known for fellowship, history, hospitalityand fun. You’ll connect with a wide variety of interesting andtalented people, including many of Manhattan’s key decision-makers. You’ll be able to get involved in committees andevents that let you contribute your time and talent.

Would you like to learn more? Contact Kim Dahlsten,Membership Development Manager, (785) 776-8829.* Retired individuals are defined as having no current business affiliation.

Ribbon CuttingsRibbon Cuttings

Boulevard Grill530 Richards Drive(785) 587-5562

www.fourpoints.com/manhattan

Allure Surgical Arts2021 Vanesta Place, Suite C

(785) 320-7710www.alluresurgicalarts.com

McDonald’s822 North 4th Street

(785) 539-3070www.mcdonalds.com

The Salvation Army308 Poyntz Ave(785) 539-9399

www.salarmy-mokan.org

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