little apple business review - february 2014
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New Chamber Members, renewing members, Coffee and Conversation Program, Seats available for Annual Meeting, upcoming events, Be Involved, Leaders' Retreat wrap up, Small Business Development CenterTRANSCRIPT
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A publication of the Manhattan Area Chamber of CommerceFebruary 2014, Volume 10, Issue 2, www.manhattan.org
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The Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce 89th AnnualMeeting and Banquet will be held Friday, February 21, 2014 atthe Manhattan Conference Center. The evening will beginwith a cocktail hour at 6:00pm followed by dinner and presen-tations at 7:00pm.
Beginning Monday, February 3rd, individual seating may be purchased for $65 each if aChamber member and $85 each for a non-member. Tickets will be available on a first-come,first-serve basis. Contact Kathy Stevens at [email protected] or call the Chamber at 776-8829 for more information.
Individual seats now on sale for theChamber’s 89th Annual
Meeting & BanquetFriday, February 21, 2014 • 6:00pm
Manhattan Conference Center
Interested in becoming a member, but would like to knowmore?
Join us for a Coffee & Conversation: Member / GuestProgram. Coffee & Conversation: Member/Guest will be anew program in the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commercecalendar of events for 2014.
This program was created, designed and critiqued by members and non-members from area business men andwomen. Attendees are provided the opportunity to learnabout the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce and itsmembership while sharing what makes their business/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 to attend and free to all.
2014 Coffee & Conversation: Member/Guest Program dates:• Thursday, April 17th • Wednesday, July 30th • Tuesday, October 21st
Interested in becoming a member and attending an upcomingCoffee & Conversation program? Please contact KimDahlsten, Membership Development Manager, 776-8829 [email protected] for more information and availabledates.
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 ita better place to work and live. Since incorporation in 1925,the Chamber and its many volunteers have invested theirtime and money to work together and accomplish objectivesthat are impossible to do alone
NEW! Coffee & Conversation:Member/Guest Program
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The mission of the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerceis to foster a changing environment for business success thatenhances the quality of life in our region. We market theregion, advocate for business, and provide services to ourmembers and customers.
Are you interested in being a member of the ManhattanArea Chamber of Commerce? Give Kim a call at 776-8829for more information.
This is a publication of the Manhattan Area Chamber ofCommerce – all advertising is the responsibility of TheManhattan Mercury. To place an ad or for more information,call David Van Ommen at 776-2200, or [email protected].
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Chamber’s 89th Annual Meeting & BanquetThank you to the following event sponsors:
Bronze Sponsors
Copper Sponsors
Gold Level Sponsors:Action Pact DesignArthur-Green, LLP Bartlett & West, Inc.Bayer Construction CompanyCentral National BankCollege of Business AdministrationCommerce Bank Corvias Military Living Flint Hills Job Corps CenterHi-Tech InteriorsICE CorporationINTRUST BankKansas State Bank KSU President’s OfficeLandmark National BankMercy Regional Health CenterSMH ConsultantsThe Kansas Farm BureauThe Trust CompanyUMB Bank
Silver Level Sponsors: AIB InternationalBA designsDiamond RoofingESB FinancialExcel Linen SupplyFour Points by SheratonGTM SportswearHy-VeeKansas Gas Service, a Division of ONE Gas, Inc.KSU FoundationManhattan BroadcastingManhattan MagazineManhattan Surgical HospitalNew Boston Creative GroupOlsson AssociatesSchultz ConstructionServiceMaster Restore Sink, Gordon & AssociatesStoneybrook Retirement Community The Phone Connection Voice NetworksVarney & AssociatesWestar Energy
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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.
Please join us for Business After Hours in February!
Wednesday, February 12th 5:30 – 7:00 pm
Leonardville State Bank2401 N. Seth Childs Road
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Upcoming Chamber Events
To make a reservation for an upcoming event,please call the Chamber at 776-8829. Please joinus as your time allows.
February 12 Business After Hours 5:30 - 7:00 pmHost: Leonardville State Bank
February 18 Manhattan Young Professionals - UFM Programs11:30 amLocation: Four Points by Sheraton
February 21 89th Annual Meeting6:00 pmLocation: Manhattan Conference Center
February 25 Member Orientation: You Belong! What’s Next?7:45 – 9:30 amChamber Boardroom
March 12 Business After Hours5:30 - 7:00 pmHost: Manhattan Country Club
March 20 Good Morning Manhattan7:15 – 8:30 amManhattan Country Club
March 25 Morning Mingle 7:45 – 9:00 amChamber Boardroom
*All dates and times are subject to change.
The Manhattan AreaChamber of Commercegratefully acknowledges thegenerosity and support ofour 2013 event sponsors.Their commitment ensuresthe Chamber is able to con-tinue offering high quality net-working and educationalevents.
We graciously extend ourappreciation to each of them.
Business After HoursB104.7 Briggs Auto Creche Day SchoolCommerce Bank Four Points by SheratonHy-VeeKansas Wheat Commission Kaw Valley Rodeo AssociationK-State Athletics Leonardville State BankR.C. McGraw’s Bar and GrillSink, Gordon and AssociatesSunset Zoo
Business ShowcaseFlint Hills BeverageManhattan Regional Airport
Chamber 101Thrivent Financial
Educational Workshop &SeminarsMercy Regional HealthCenter
Good Morning ManhattanAction Pact DesignBA designsGreater ManhattanCommunity Foundation Kansas 4-H FoundationWaddell & Reed
Manhattan YoungProfessionalsHilton Garden InnJointFit ChiropracticRays Apple MarketSunflower BankWildcat Creek Sports Center
Member Orientation: YouBelong! What’s Next?Kansurance
Morning MingleAdvanced PropertyManagementKansurance
Sponsorship opportunitiesare available for our 2014programs and events. Let usadvertise your business toover 2,000 Chamber mem-bers and 10,000 Manhattanhouseholds. Sponsors receiveextensive logo recognition onthe Chamber website, emailinvitations and in our month-ly newsletter.
Sponsorships are beginning tofill up! Contact KathyStevens or Kim Dahlsten at785-776-8829 to secure aprogram sponsorship today.
2013 Sponsor Thank You
Would you like to makenew contacts and meetother Chamber members?• New to Business After Hours?
• New member to the Manhattan Area Chamberof Commerce?
• Would you like to make new contacts and meet other Chamber members?
If any or all of the above fityou, please let us know.We’d like to help!
How it works! At anupcoming Business AfterHours event, and by yourrequest, be paired with aChamber Concierge. As aconcierge, our volunteerswill act as your guide at the
event including introduc-tions to others.
What to do next? To participate in this freemember service, contactKim Dahlsten [email protected] or785-776-8829 no later thanMonday, February 10th.Watch for members withlight green ribbons at thenext Business After Hours –they’re here for you!
Are you a current memberand would like to be aChamber Concierge at anupcoming Business AfterHours? Contact KimDahlsten at 785-776-8829.
Chamber Concierge Service
Reservations can be made online atwww.manhattanchamber.org, by emailing [email protected] or call 776-8829.
Hosted by:
LSB Bank might be fairly new to theManhattan Community but they are not newto banking. Leonardville State Bank was char-tered in 1897. In the early days of bankingtheir main focus was on ag lending but as
times have changed and the future is upon usthey focus on all areas of lending anddeposits. LSB prides themselves on being acommunity bank and doing just that… beingvery involved in the community. The LSBgroup is working toward the reputation of“the friendliest bank in Northeast Kansas.”LSB offers banking with a friendly smile andwarm welcome. Please stop by their locationat 2401 N. Seth Child or their location inLeonardville. They can also be found on theweb at www.lsbbank.com.
Since our January newsletter, thesebusinesses have reinvested theirinvestments in the Chamber. TheBoard of Directors and staff thankthese businesses for their continuing support of the Chamber.
Over 15 YearsAFLACAIB InternationalAl Langton Insurance, Inc.Arthur-Green, LLPBarry’s Drug CenterBayer Construction Company, Inc.BG ConsultantsBHS Construction, Inc.Big Lakes Development CenterBlue Cross – Blue Shield of KansasBluestem BistroBlueville Nursery, Inc.Bowman Bowman Novick, Inc.Burger King OfficeC. Clyde JonesCampus Hair StylingCapitol Federal Savings BankCardinal Insurance-ManhattanCarlos O’Kelly’sCarpet One of Manhattan, Inc.Century Business Systems, Inc.Charlson & Wilson Bonded Abstracters, Inc.
CivicPlusColdwell Banker Realty Group OneContinental MillsCountryside of Manhattan, Inc.Crown Distributing, LLC/CoorsD & R Construction, Inc.Danenberg JewelersDental Health GroupDesigned Business InteriorsDick Edwards Ford Lincoln Mercury, Inc.
Dillon StoresDK SpecialtiesDowntown Manhattan, Inc.DPRA IncorporatedDr. Clark DannerDunne’s PharmacyEastside & Westside MarketsEnergy Center – Manhattan Poolep Print SourceFridge Wholesale LiquorFrontier Farm CreditG & A Real Estate, Inc.Griffith Lumber CompanyHawley Printing Service – Sir Speedy
Heartland Works/Manhattan Workforce Center
Hi-Tech Interiors, Inc.hibu/Yellow BookICE CorporationJon Murdock, Inc.K-State Alumni AssociationK-State AthleticsK-State Federal Credit UnionKansas Gas Service, A Division of ONEOK, Inc.
Kansas Lumber HomestoreKansas State BankKellstrom PharmacyKnopp & Bannister P.A.KSU FoundationLandmark National BankLarson Construction, Inc.LDF Food Group, Inc.Little Apple Hotel Partners LLCManhattan Area Technical CollegeManhattan Association of REALTORS
Manhattan BroadcastingManhattan Eye CareManhattan Town CenterManhattan Trenching, Inc.Manhattan Wrecker Service, Inc.Marinello Schools of BeautyMcCall Pattern Co.McCullough Development, Inc.Meadowlark HillsMercy Regional Health CenterMike’s Wrecker Service, Inc.Morrison, Frost, Olsen, Irvine, & Schartz, LLP
NISTACOrthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center
Pawnee Mental Health ServicesPepsi Cola of ManhattanSusan PetersonPizza HutPop’s CollectablesRedbud EstatesReed & Elliott JewelersRichard B. HayterSalina Media GroupSchram Chrysler Dodge Jeep, Inc.Schwab Eaton, PA
Seaton Publishing Co., Inc.Shilling Construction Co., Inc.Shop Quik StoresSteel & Pipe Supply CompanyStickel CleanersStifel, Nicolaus & CompanyThe EyeDoctors OptometristsThe Kansas Farm BureauThe MASTER TeacherThe Pathfinder
The Phone Connection Voice Networks
The Simmons CompanyThierer Construction Inc.Thomas Sign CompanyUMB BankUnited WayVarney & Associates, CPAs, LLCVarney’s Book StoreVia Christi Village Manhattan, Inc.Wal-MartWalnut Grove Mobile Home Park – Brensing Addn
Walters-Morgan Construction, Inc.Washington Dance Studio, Inc.Waters Rental
10 to 14 YearsAlternative Healthcare CenterAustin Peters Group, Inc.Cam McCrackenCapitol Federal Savings BankCopy KatsCovan World-Wide Moving, Inc.Flint Hills Beverage, LLCRobert N. HainesTom HawkMarta’s Janitorial Service, Inc.Loren Pepperd, CRS, CSP, GRISmall Business Development CenterUFM Community Learning Center
5 to 9 YearsAble Printing CompanyBartlett & West, Inc.Baskin RobbinsCatholic Charities of Northern Kansas
Central National BankChristian & Associates Real EstateCitizens State BankFlint Hills Area Transportation Agency
Meritrust Credit UnionMotel 6The Salvation ArmyTractor Supply Co.VonFeldt, Bauer & VonFeldt, CPA’s
1 to 4 YearsJohn BallCommercial Real Estate ServicesConsolidated PrintingLTG (Ret) Michael DodsonG. Thomas JewelersGrandma Hoerner’s Foods Inc.Hartland Hearing Care CentersHuman Resource Management Network
JNT Company, LLCK-State Institute for the Health and
Security of Military FamiliesKansas FFA Foundation Inc.Mercy Regional Home Medical Services
Rockhill Chiropractic & Acupuncture
Scott Rice Office WorksStowe Property, LLC
KFC of ManhattanRajeen and Dimple Jain,Owners901 N. 3rd Street Ph (785) 776-9031 KFC is one of the few brands inAmerica that can boast a rich,decades-long history of success andinnovation. It all started with onecook who created a soon-to-beworld famous recipe more than 70years ago, a list of secret herbs andspices scratched out on the back ofthe door to his kitchen. That cookwas Colonel Harland Sanders ofcourse, and now KFC is the world'smost popular chicken restaurantchain, specializing in that sameOriginal Recipe®, along with ExtraCrispy™ chicken, home-style sidesand buttermilk biscuits.
Dentistry by Design Dr. Bret B. Gilsdorf1110 Westport Drive Ph (785) 539-2314Fx (785) 539-1121www.dentistrybydesignks.com At Dentistry By Design, we valueour patient relationships, making itour priority to deliver the gentle,compassionate care that youdeserve from a dentist inManhattan. We work hard to makeyou feel at ease by providing excep-tional patient care in a relaxed, con-venient atmosphere. We strive todevelop lifelong relationships withour patients by combining the latestdental technology with a profession-al and compassionate staff. Theresult is a beautiful, healthy smilethat lasts a life time. Not only arewe a leading dentist in Manhattan,we are a full-service practice pro-viding for all of you and your fami-ly's dental needs.
Prestige Realty & Associates Jermaine Berry, Broker/Owner 8831 Quail Lane, Suite 101 Ph (785) 706-1831www.prestigerealtyhome.comPrestige Realty & Associates incor-porates professional, state of-the-arttechniques specializing in the mar-keting, listing and selling of new con-struction and resale homes, homesites, undeveloped land and invest-ment opportunities. We maintainwell-trained real estate professionalswho continually strive to providetop quality service for their individ-ual clients and customers. PrestigeRealty & Associates is a creative,innovative and people-orientedorganization providing individualopportunity, personal satisfactionand rewarding challenges to allmembers of the firm.
BlueDoor4 ManagementJoel Salts, President1115 Westport Drive, Suite D1Ph (785) 370-0799Fx (785) 370-0798www.bluedoor4.com At Blue Door 4 Management, webelieve that relationships are whatbusiness is really about. Knowingthat no two tenants or owners arealike it’s our goal to meet the needsof each individual. We strive to pro-vide the Manhattan community withrental properties that are well main-tained and affordable. We arealways looking for opportunities tobetter and grow our business andwe look forward to serving theManhattan area for many years tocome.
Moss Creative Media Group Susan Moss, Owner Ph (203) 979-9900A boutique creative and strategicagency specializing in digital and traditional media.
Trinium, Inc. Fred Willich, President 5006 Skyway Drive Ph (785) 587-8523Fx (785) 539-6110www.trinium-inc.comEstablished in 1998, Trinium, Inc. is aCommercial General Contractorlocated in Manhattan, Kansas, creat-ed to help small businesses withfacility renovations and additions.We currently perform work as ageneral contractor on small projectsand specialize in divisional work incategories 6, 8, 10, and 13 on largescale projects.
Validity Screening SolutionsJeff Matlock, BusinessDevelopment Specialist 8717 W 110th Street, Suite 750,Overland ParkPh (913) 322-5900Fx (913) 322-5901www.validityscreening.comValidity Screening Solutions providesaccurate employment screening anddrug testing services to companieswho want to hire confidently.Founded in 1992, Validity offersemployers nationwide a convenient,streamlined and cost-effectiveapproach to hiring by using the lat-est technology and providing everyclient a designated account repre-sentative that understands theirbusiness, its regulations and require-ments.
ReinvestingReinvestingThank you forThank you forThank you for
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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
Celebrate the first 18-holedisc golf course in Manhattanwith the 2014 Ice Bowl!February 22nd Manhattanwill host the local edition ofthis national tournament,held at Fairmont Disc GolfCourse.
This tournament is a fooddrive fundraiser. Interestedpersons are asked to bringmonetary donations, cannedfoods or non-perishableitems.
Registration is now OPEN tointerested participants. Onthe 22nd, player registration
begins at 10:30 a.m. followedby a ribbon cutting at noonto commemorate the newcourse.
The tournament begins at12:30- “no wimps, no whiners.”http://icebowlhq.com/event/lcm-ice-bowl/_____________________What’s the local storyon disc golf?
According to local club, DiscFanatics of Kansas, memberRick Petrie, “We needed tostay ahead of the demand forthis sport as it’s becoming morepopular. What really broke the
ice for us was being set up atthe Get Around 2 It! event inMay [2012], and having peoplereally recognize that we needsome space.”
Petrie states that the coursewill be completed by thetime of the tournament. Ithas taken about a year forthe county to create thecourse, and the club to raisemoney through sponsoring ofthe course fairways. Sponsorsand other attendees will beable to see all of the sponsorplaques on display at the rib-bon cutting on the 22nd.
So how does one pursue aninterest in this burgeoningsport? There are threecourses in Manhattan;Warner Park, Fairmont Park,and KSU Campus. Petrie rec-ommends these three basicsteps for beginners. 1) Avoid the temptation to take your standard Frisbee to a course
2) Visit a local retailer- there are several options includingPathfinder, On the Wild Side, Dick’s and Wal Mart to get some official disc golf discs
3) Go to the first hole of a course. “If it’s nice enough
for a rookie to be on the course, it’s nice enough forthe older players to be outthere—we love to help new players!”
The local club, Disc Fanaticsof Kansas, currently have aTuesday night league, and aSunday afternoon league thatmeets at 1:30 p.m.
The additional 9 holes thatadvance the Fairmont courseto the only 18-hole course inManhattan means that out-side tournaments now canbe played in Manhattan.
February 2014Volume 14, Issue 2A publication of the
ManhattanConvention &Visitors Bureau
Be in the KnowPage 3
Take a look atindoor inspiration
Page 2
Great events at theManhattan Arts
CenterPage 3
No Wimps, No Whiners -What’s Happening with Manhattan’s Fastest Growing Sport?
Let’s Take a Look at Indoor EntertainmentIf you’re feeling stir crazy—take a look at some of these upcoming shows with McCain Auditorium!This great lineup makes for a perfect night out, or a way to get the whole family out of the house.
Quixotic: described as “a cornucopia of mystical majesty that enraptures audiences,” anyone who lovescirque du solei-style performances will fall head over heels for this show. (Just don’t do it literally…)You’ll see dance, aerial acrobatics, projection mapping, and high fashion while enjoying live musicthemed to the show. Your senses will be working overtime to keep pace with this Kansas City group.7:30 PM, Feb. 7th.
McCain Student Showcase: Once a year, the students in the school of music, theatre and dance get tohighlight their accomplishments on the big stage. Celebrate these students as they continue their pur-suit of excellence. 4 PM, Feb. 9th.
The Addams Family: This long-standing favorite family almostneeds no introduction… see them in a whole new way withthe macabre musical version of their lives. It’s charming, it’switty, it’s surprising, and it involves kids driving their parentscrazy. What’s not to love? 7:30 PM, Feb. 14th.
Bleu! The Mediterranean Sea Compagnia: Been looking forsomething kid-specific? Check out this show. Start your jour-ney on the Greek islands, full of fresh sea air and bustlingports. Then dive to the deep blue abyss and discover fish,mollusks, seaweeds, and mysterious ancient ruins. This uniqueperformance has viewers sit onstage, (seating is limited) and each performance is followed by an openplaytime for children. 7 PM, Feb. 19-23rd, 4 PM Feb. 22nd.
Lily Cai Chinese Dance Company: The Lily Cai show reveals the strength, beauty and complexity of theChinese woman from the distant past, to today. Enjoy the regional cultures and modern dance of thistheatrical production.
The McCain box office is open 11:30 – 4:30, or tickets can be purchased at 785-532-6428 or online atk-state.edu/mccain.
Plan a night out at the Manhattan ArtsCenter! As a part of the BirdhouseAcoustic Music series, Trace Bundy trans-ports listeners on Feb. 14th at 7:30 PMUnique banter, specialized musical tech-niques and music that is “poetry in motion”make Trace Bundy an act to be seen as wellas heard.
Guy Davis & Fabrizio Poggi bring downhome blues to this Manhattan venue.There’s banjo, guitar, harmonica andgeneral entertainment on Feb. 22ndat 7:30 PM.
The theatre season for the MACcontinues with “Harvey” Feb. 28-Mar 2, and Mar 7-9. Watch ElwoodP. Dowd introduce his imaginaryfriend, Harvey, to everyone he meetsuntil his social-climbing sisterdecides to have him committed.
Don’t forget about the Art Play/Date Nightif you need someplace for the kids to go inorder for you to enjoy your peaceful nightout.
Visit manhattanarts.org or call 785-537-4420 for tickets or more informa-tion on childcare during performances.Tickets are $16/adult $10/military or child.
That’s Nunsense!Enjoy the indoors at the Columbian Theatre in Wamego!Show up just to enjoy the show, or opt for dinner before-hand, but either way, giggle away some of your winter blueswith this production.
This musical comedy is one of Off-Broadways most success-ful shows of all time. Journey to Hoboken and watch fivenuns try to raise funds for burials of their other sisters, acci-dentally killed by tainted food. They decide to present a vari-ety show as their fundraiser, and the resulting skits and per-formances will no doubt leave you with a very enjoyableevening. Find out for yourself if they’re able to raise the money theyneed- dates are Feb. 7-9, 13-14 and Feb. 16th.
Call 800-899-1893 or visit www.columbiantheatre.com
Quixotic
Lily Cai Chinese Dance Company
McCain Student Showcase
Great events at the Manhattan Arts Center
Be in the KnowFlint Hills Discovery Center“Football” is off and running at theFlint Hills Discovery Center! Testthat throwing arm and your knowl-edge and lore in this highly-interac-tive exhibit. Available now throughJune 1st. Flinthillsdiscovery.com,or call 785-587-2726 for details.
Show your school pride by joiningthe Flint Hills Discovery Center forseveral special football-themedSaturdays including meet & greetswith local football celebrities.Discounted admission is available with current student ID.Kansas State University Day - Feb. 8Emporia State University Day - March 8Butler Community College Day - April 12Regional High School Day - May 10
Strecker Nelson Art GalleryPrairie As Muse is the latest exhibit here.Browse these beautiful landscapes andworks of sculpture that highlight the subtlebeauty of the Flint Hills. Stay toasty indoorsthrough March 1st with this exhibit. Call 785-537-2099 with questions.
Remember eating at the old Hibachi Hut?You’ll be glad to know that in addition to thefavorite menu items we know and love, theoriginal booths will be in place at the new loca-tion. They’re hopeful to be doors open by lateFebruary, so stay tuned!
The Polar Plunge is back again! You can regis-ter online at ksso.org/manhattan, or call 620-408-4450 to help out the Kansas SpecialOlympics Organization! Nothing else gets yourblood pumping quite like the Plunge. Find them on the Tuttle Creek Swim Beach on Feb.22nd. Registration is from 9:30-10:30 AM, and the Plunge is at noon. There is a post-plungeparty at RC McGraw’s for interested persons.
A Woman’s TouchWho is affected by growing world populations, shrinking waterreserves, decreasing arable land and more? Not just the farm-ers—but all the women who stand next to them as well.
The Manhattan Convention and Visitors Bureau welcomesthe Women Managing the Farm Conference to Manhattan.This comprehensive conference for owners, partners androokies alike will take place Feb. 13-14th.
“Women really are the heart of agriculture. They are at the heartof business matters and often keep families connected. They are oftenin agriculture either because they love agriculture or love someonewho is involved in a farm or ranch.” said Janet Barrows, Vice-President of Marketing & Communications, Frontier FarmCredit, and Women Managing the Farm Conference Chair.
As an area rich in agriculture, we are delighted to host thisconference tackling issues involved with finance, businessmanagement, legal and communication.
The early bird registration fee for Women Managing the Farm Conference is $145 prior to Jan. 30. After that date, the registration fee will be $170.
Online registration is available at http://womenmanag-ingthefarm.info or call or 800-432-8222.
Check outManhattan’s new
look! There are 8 billboards with
brand new messages along I-70.
Country Stampede teams upwith CMT!Kicker Country Stampede hasannounced an exciting additionfor the 2014 event-- their exclu-sive national TV partner, CMT(Country Music Television), will be covering the 19th annualCountry Stampede! Don’t miss live CMT coverage of allyour favorite country stars this summer. June’s going to besizzling this year in Manhattan. Stampede headliners are LukeBryan, Eric Church and Chris Young.
Additional performer announcements are:• Randy Houser• Lee Brice• Easton Corbin
Join us and CMT this June 26-29--buy your four-day passeswhile still currently available for the discounted price of$120 until Feb. 28. Countrystampede.comCMT coverage will include CMT, CMT.com and CMT radio.
• Will Hoge• The Railers
Football exhibit at the Flint Hills Discovery Center
Prairie As Muse
Karen Hibbard, [email protected]
Christy Chase, ConventionSales Manager
Marcia Rozell, Tourism SalesManager
Autumn Shoemaker,Marketing [email protected]
Kendra Dekat, AdministrativeAssistant/ Service [email protected]
Manhattan Convention & Visitors Bureau Staff
February 2014Through 2/15
Gene Ernst Memorial ExhibitManhattan Arts Center1:00-4:00 PM785-537-4420
Through 3/1Prairie As Muse -- The Flint Hills Discovery Center Show Comes HomeStrecker-Nelson Gallery10:00 AM-6:00 PM785-537-2099
1 Community FairManhattan Town Center10:00 AM-3:00 PM785-539-3500
2 Read with DogsManhattan Public Library2:00-4:00 PM785-776-4741
3 First Monday GamingManhattan Public Library3:30-5:30 PM785-776-4741
4 MAC Birdhouse Series:Trace BundyManhattan Arts Center7:30 PM785-537-4420
4 Tech Tuesdays: Intro to the iPadManhattan Public Library2:00-4:00 PM785-776-4741
4-5/25 Take Shelter: An Installation by Tom ParishBeach Museum of Art, K-State785-532-7718
5 Free Kids' MovieManhattan Public Library2:00-3:30 PM785-776-4741
5 Early Release Workshop - MosaicsBeach Museum of Art, K-State2:00-3:30 PM785-532-7718
6-8 Crafty Seniors Craft ShowManhattan Town Center10:00 AM-9:00 PM785-539-3500
6-8 K-State Theatre & Dance: God of CarnageNichols Theatre, K-State7:30 PM785-532-6428
7 Richard Ross TalkBeach Museum of Art, K-State6:30-7:30 PM785-532-7718
7 McCain Performance Series: QuixoticMcCain Auditorium, K-State7:30 PM785-532-6428
7 Adventure Camp (Grades K-6): Evolution of FootballFlint Hills Discovery Center8:00 AM-5:00 PM or 8:00 AM-12:00 PM785-587-2726
7 Westward Ho! Pioneers PartyManhattan Public Library2:00-3:00 PM785-776-4741
7 Speed Dating With Books (Teen Program)Manhattan Public Library6:00-7:30 PM785-776-4741
8 Kansas State University DayFlint Hills Discovery Center10:00 AM-5:00 PM785-587-2726
8 K-State Mens Basketball v. TexasBramlage Coliseum12:30 PM800-221-2287
9 Read with DogsManhattan Public Library2:00-4:00 PM785-776-4741
9 McCain Performance Series: McCain Student ShowcaseMcCain Auditorium, K-State4:00 PM785-532-6428
10 K-State Mens Basketball v. KansasBramlage Coliseum8:00 PM800-221-2287
11 "Looking for Leadership from Our Leaders: What's Needed"Leadership Studies Building at K-State Campus7:00-8:30 PM785-539-8763
11 Preschoolers in the Flint Hills: Football FunFlint Hills Discovery Center1:00-2:00 PM785-587-2726
12 K-State Womens Basketball v. TexasBramlage ColiseumTBA800-221-2287
12-16 USD 383 Early Expressions Student Art ShowBeach Museum of Art, K-State785-532-7718
13 Adventure Camp (Grades K-6): Body Conditioning for FootballFlint Hills Discovery Center8:00 AM-5:00 PM or 8:00 AM-12:00 PM785-587-2726
13-16 K-State Theatre & Dance: God of CarnageNichols Theatre, K-StateThurs.-Sat. 7:30 PM; Sun. 2:30 PM785-532-6428
14 McCain Performance Series: The Addams FamilyMcCain Auditorium, K-State7:00 PM785-532-6428
14 Senior (55+) Sweetheart LuncheonFlint Hills Discovery Center12:00-3:00 PM785-587-2757
14 Adventure Camp (Grades K-6): Ins & Outs of FootballFlint Hills Discovery Center8:00 AM-5:00 PM or 8:00 AM-12:00 PM785-587-2726
15 K-State Womens Basketball v. Texas TechBramlage ColiseumTBA800-221-2287
15 Footsteps in the Flint Hills: Football ScienceFlint Hills Discovery Center10:00 AM-12:00 PM785-587-2726
19-23 McCain Performance Series: Bleu! The Mediterranean Sea Compagnia T.P.OMcCain Auditorium, K-StateWed.-Fri. 7:00 PM; Sat. 4:00 & 7:00 PM; Sun. 2:00 PM785-532-6428
19 K-State Mens Basketball v. TCUBramlage Coliseum8:00 PM800-221-2287
20-23 K-State Theatre & Dance: The StoryPurple Masque Theatre, East Stadium, K-StateThurs.-Sat. 7:30 PM; Sun. 2:30 PM785-532-6428
21-22 37th Annual Woman's World Conference "Rise and Shine" Sponsored by Manhattan Christian CollegeK-State Student Union4:00 PM785-539-3571
22- 4/5 The Columbian ArtitsManhattan Arts Center785-537-4420
22 K-State Womens Basketball v. West VirginiaBramlage Coliseum5:00 PM800-221-2287
25 Preschoolers in the Flint Hills: Native PotteryFlint Hills Discovery Center1:00-2:00 PM785-587-2726
27 John Steuart Curry: Regionalism at WarBeach Museum of Art, K-State5:30 PM785-532-7718
28 K-State Baseball v. MilwaukeeTointon Family Stadium3:00 PM800-221-2287
28 McCain Performance Series: Lily Cai Chinese Dance Company Dynasties and BeyondMcCain Auditorium, K-State7:30 PM785-532-6428
28-3/2 MAC Theatre: HarveyManhattan Arts Center7:00 PM785-537-4420
28 Manhattan Public Library Spring Book SaleManhattan Public Library5:30-7:30 PM785-776-4741
28 Boys and Girls Club 15th Annual Casino Night and FundraiserK-State Alumni Center6:30-11:00 PM785-539-1947
3/1-3/23 Butterflies ExhibitManhattan Town CenterMon.-Sat. 10:00 AM-9:00 PM; Sun. 12:00-6:00 PM785-539-3500
3/1 K-State Mens Basketball v. Iowa StateBramlage Coliseum6:00 PM800-221-2287
3/1 K-State Baseball v. MilwaukeeTointon Family Stadium1:00 PM800-221-2287
3/2 K-State Baseball v. MilwaukeeTointon Family Stadium1:00 PM800-221-2287
Manhattan Convention & Visitors Bureau501 Poyntz Avenue Manhattan, KS 66502(785) 776-8829 • (785) 776-0679 fax
February ...............................Anticipated Attendance NumbersConferences/Meetings/Reunions6 Kansas State Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow.......13013 Frontier Farm Credit - Women Managing the ..........................200
Farm Conference15 Kansas Professional Photographers Association .........................60
Annual Meeting17 Midwest District of the Evangelical Free Church of America250
Annual Conference19 Kansas Hospital Association Rural Health Symposium...........12021 Manhattan Christian College Woman's World..........................500
Sporting Events8 Run 4 Love.........................................................................................100
Upcoming Conferences, Sports and Special Events in The Little Apple®
Vision Statement:Destination Manhattan!
Mission Statement:To expand the local area economy by attracting visitors.
Father Daughter Dance
Join RSVP volunteer center in their 3rdannual Father Daughter SweetheartDance! The event is Feb. 16th from 2-4 PM at the Houston Street Ballroom,and is a perfect way to celebrate Valentine’sday with that little lady in yourlife. Tickets are $15/father$10/daughter (ages 3-12)and are available at theRSVP office, 433Houston St, or theManhattan TownCenter.
Dance the afternoon away inyour Valentine’s finest!Complimentary photo,drinks and sweets to allwho attend.
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Committee involvement offers mem-bers an excellent opportunity totake an active role in planning andimplementing programs and strate-gies to achieve the Chamber's goals.While participating on committees,you will be networking with othermembers, increasing the visibility ofyour company name, and ultimatelyenhancing the effectiveness of yourChamber membership.
In 2013, 877 members volunteeredtheir time for Chamber committees.Your volunteer involvement assuresyou a role in leading the future ofManhattan and the surroundingregion.
Always keep in mind that yourChamber membership is a company-wide membership, so feel free toshare the committee list with othersin your company.
Chamber ChampionsThe public relations arm of theChamber; attend ribbon cuttings andground breakings.Staff liaison: Kim Dahlsten,[email protected] or 785-776-8829
DiplomatsLead new member retention effortsto increase member involvement.Staff liaison: Kim Dahlsten,[email protected] or 785-776-8829
Manhattan Young ProfessionalsHelps establish social and profession-al opportunities for professionalsbetween the ages of 21-40. Staff liaison: Dena Huff, [email protected] or 785-776-8829
Member ServicesDevelop new programs and servicesfor the membership.
Staff liaison: Kathy Stevens,[email protected] or 785-776-8829
Military RelationsFoster good relations between FortRiley personnel and the Manhattanbusiness community.Staff liaison: Janet Nichols,[email protected] or 785-776-8829
Public PolicyMonitor legislative and specific issues affecting the businesscommunity.Staff liaison: Lyle Butler, [email protected] or 785-776-8829
Retire to the Flint HillsCommitteeIdentify, attract and retain retirees toreside in the Manhattan area.Staff liaison: John Pagen, [email protected] or 785-776-8829
Small Business CouncilThe Council serves as an advocateand sounding board for small busi-ness owners; provides educationalopportunities and training on issuesspecifically affecting small businesses;acts as a voice for small business andoffers opportunities for developmentthrough networking and Chamber programs. Staff liaison: Trent Armbrust,[email protected] or 785-776-8829
Workforce Advisory BoardEstablish and maintain partnershipswith employers and agencies toencourage utilization of servicesavailable at area workforce centers. Staff liaison: John Pagen, [email protected] or 785-776-8829
Resolve to be involved in 2014
IN ONE WORD, what does the Manhattan AreaChamber of Commerce mean toyou?
Attending an event, seminar or com-mittee meeting with the ManhattanChamber in 2014? You may be nextto share what the Manhattan AreaChamber of Commerce means toyou.
What would your one word be?
425 Poyntz Avenue, Downtown Manhattan, 776-7821
Services Offered:
Military UpdateDue to the New Year’s Holiday, the Military Relations Committee (MRC) did not hold aluncheon this past January. MRC spent much time this month planning future luncheonsand events for the coming year.
Our Yellow Ribbon Social (YRS) Group started out the year with an evening of pamperingat Bellus Academy. We had many familiar faces from the fall attend along with many newfriends. February’s YRS will be on Thursday, February 20th 6:30pm at the Mariana Kistler BeachMuseum at K-State held in conjunction with The Institute for the Health and Security ofMilitary Families.
The first MRC Luncheon of 2014 will be Wednesday, February 5th at the Hilton Garden Innfrom 11:30am to 1:00pm. COL Craig Merutka, Staff Judge Advocate of the First InfantryDivision and Fort Riley is guest speaker.
Small BusinessWorkshop – Workingwith the Army
Interested in learning moreabout selling your business’sgoods or services to theArmy or other governmententities? The Fort RileyContracting Office and theFlint Hills Regional Councilwill be hosting a workshopon March 4th for you.
Flint Hills Small BusinessWorkshop - Workingwith the ArmyTuesday, March 4, 201412:30pm – 5:00pmRiley’s ConferenceCenter446 Seitz Drive, Ft. Riley
This workshop will be freeto attend but space is limit-ed and registration isrequired. Please RSVP toShelley Carver at the FlintHills Regional Council.Shelley can be reached at785-410-8749 [email protected].
Topics to be covered includecontracting 101 – the basicsof contracting with the gov-ernment, System for AwardsManagement (SAMS),reverse auctioning, and bestpractices for marketing tothe government. The SBA’sMentor-Protégé Programwill also be introduced.Representatives from theFort Riley Contracting
Office, Small BusinessAdministration (SBA) andKansas Procurement andTechnical Assistance Center(PTAC) will present toattendees and answer ques-tions. Several local business-es that successfully contractwith the government willalso be on-hand to sharetheir experiences.
The idea of doing businesswith the government can bedaunting. The good news isthat this workshop will pro-vide you with the resourcesand connections to assistwith every step of theprocess. If selling to, or con-tracting with the govern-ment is in your business’sfuture, I strongly encourageyou to attend.
Daryn Soldan501 Poyntz AvenueManhattan, KS [email protected]/sbdc
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Business BarometerDecember 2012 December 2013
BUILDING PERMITS - source: City of Manhattan
Total Issued 25 33
Residential $2,808,389 $4,381,540
Non-Residential $1,258,616 $1,348,725
Permit Fees Paid $24,809 $34,265
RETAIL SALES (Manhattan) - source: City of Manhattan
Retail Sales $80,076,200 $88,756,700
Sales Tax Collections $800,762 $807,567
MANHATTAN AIR PASSENGER TRAFFIC - MHK airport
Enplanement 5,335 6,183
Deplanement 4,606 5,615
Are you a retiree* but still want to beinvolved and active? The Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to consider membership in 2014.
As a member of the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce, you will be part of anorganization – and a community – that’s known for fellowship, history, hospitality and fun.You’ll connect with a wide variety of interesting and talented people, including many ofManhattan’s key decision-makers. You’ll be able to get involved in committees and eventsthat let you contribute your time and talent.
Would you like to learn more? Contact Kim Dahlsten, Membership DevelopmentManager, (785) 776-8829 or [email protected] .
* Retired individuals are defined as having no current business affiliation.
Did You Know?When you shop locally, the sales tax dollars from your purchases go back into making ourcommunities greater. Those sales tax dollars help fund our roads, parks, schools, fire departments and more. So shop here, buy here and help us keep Manhattan great!
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In mid-January, over 225 business leaders from JunctionCity, Wamego, Manhattan,Geary, Pottawatomie, and RileyCounty came together for theannual 2014 Regional LeadersRetreat. The main purpose ofthe Regional Leaders Retreatis to strategize and conceptu-alize as a region, how we cancome together to improve theoverall quality of place and life.The focus of this year’s retreatwas on collaborating togetherto increase employmentopportunities by retaining thebusinesses we have andattracting target industries tothe region.
The Chamber would like tothank the following sponsorsfor their support: Sink,Gordon & Associates, LLP,Hi-Tech Interiors, SirSpeedy/Hawley Printing,Flint Hills RegionalCouncil, PottawatomieCounty EconomicDevelopment Corporation,and Kaw ValleyEngineering, Inc.
The two day retreat was facili-tated by Courtney Dunbar, theeconomic development leaderfor Olsson Associates. Courtney educated attendeeson a number of economicdevelopment topics including;Community Preparedness;
Regionalism in Practice;Business Park Development;Targeting Industries forRecruitment; WorkforceDevelopment; RegionalTransportation; and RegionalBranding.
Local, regional experts pre-sented on specific key-topicsduring the retreat. William(Bill) J. Clark, the director ofthe Flint Hills RegionalCouncil, updated attendees onaccomplishments and futureprograms of the RegionalCouncil. An update on activi-ties at Fort Riley and theimportance of regional collab-oration was given by DeputyCommander, 1ID, COL (P)Frank M. Muth. A presentationwas made by Jeff Adams, theregional planner for the FlintHills Regional Council, onmodels that can be used forplanning, relating to regionalindustrial and commercial landavailability, as well as the make-up of our current and futureworkforce availability.
Several presenters providedinformation on our regionaltransportation system.Information was provided byPeter Van Kuren, the directorof the Manhattan RegionalAirport, on the status of com-mercial air service and theexpansion of the airport ter-
minal. Stephanie Watts, thetransportation planner for theMetropolitan PlanningOrganization, discussed thepurpose of the MPO and theplanning for multi-model trans-portation in the region. AnneSmith, the executive directorfor the Flint Hills AreaTransportation Agency provid-ed updates on the aTa publictransit system.
Developing a regional brandhas been an item that manyattendees over several yearshave wanted to see developed.This year Lisa Sisley andKristin Brighton, Principals
with New Boston CreativeGroup, presented an informa-tive and interactive opportuni-ty to discuss how we should approach the concept of aregional brand.
Spread throughout the twodays of sessions was theopportunity for all retreatattendees to participate in several round-table discus-sions. Each table selected areport-out leader, who sharedthe results of the round-tablediscussion with the largergroup. These discussions leadto many, great concepts andstrategies and will be deliber-
ated in more detail, by theparticipating Chambers ofCommerce and the Flint HillsRegional Council. You can findmore information, includingspeaker presentations fromthe Regional Leaders Retreatby visiting the Manhattan AreaChamber Website atwww.manhattan.org. Select theEvents & Programs tab, thenRegional Leader’s Retreat.
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The Simmons Company3244 Gary Avenue(785) 539-6531
www.simmonscompany.net
Eagle Communication301 South 4th Street
(785) 587-0103www.eaglecom.net
Continental Mills1111 Kretschmer Drive
(785) 776-4061www.continentalmills.com
Now that you belong, it's time to learn moreabout the value the Chamber has to offer you andyour business.What: Member Orientation: You Belong!
What's Next?When: Tuesday, February 25, 2014 Time: 7:45 am – Doors Open & Coffee Time
8:00-9:30 am - ProgramWhere: Chamber BoardroomWho Should Attend: The program is designed fornew members and new employees ofexisting members looking to obtain a betterunderstanding of the Manhattan Chamber and themany 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 andfree to attend. RSVP online or by email [email protected].
Sponsored by:
Member Orientation: You Belong! What's Next?