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JULY 2016 Volume 56, Number 7

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AT A GLANCE...Business After Hours . . . . . . . . July 7 Arbor Court Retirement Community 1000 Schippel Drive, 5-7pmBusiness After Hours . . . . . . . July 21 Kenwood View 900 Elmhurst, 5-7pmKKOA Leadsled Spectacular. . . . . . . . . . . . .July 27-31

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OFFICIAL PUBLICATIONThe Salina Area Chamber of Commerce Chamber Connection (USPS 478-100) is published monthly by the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce, 120 W. Ash, Salina, Kansas 67401. Periodical Postage paid at Salina, Kansas. Subscription rate to members is $1.25 per year. Sylvia A. Rice, Editor. Consolidated Printing, layout and design. Postmaster: Send address changes to: Chamber Connection, PO Box 586, Salina, KS 67402-0586.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHAIRMAN Brian Richardson Occupational Performance Corporation VICE CHAIRMAN Mark Ritter Crown Distributors, LLC CHAIR-ELECT Guy Walker Blue Beacon International TREASURER Trey Mowery Central National Bank PAST CHAIRMAN Frank Hampton Hampton Financial, LLC PRESIDENT/CEO Don L. Weiser Salina Area Chamber of Commerce Debra Blomquist Accessible Home Care, LLC Brandon Ebert Waddell & Reed, Ebert-Stein Group Dr. Verna Fitzsimmons Kansas State University Salina M. Olaf Frandsen Salina Journal Julie Goetz Salina Regional Health Center Greg Goode Salina Area Technical College Stuart Hieger Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Peter Johnston Clark, Mize & Linville, Chtd. Tina Lewis Salina Housing Authority Ashley McArthur Long McArthur Ford Michael Spicer Salina Community Theatre, Inc. Ron Stratman Accurate Electric, Inc. Matt Thompson Kansas Wesleyan University Joyce Volk Joyce Volk Insurance Agency, Inc. Frieda Mai Weis PKM Steel Service Mark Zimmerman Salina Supply Company

Downtown NewsBy Penny Bettles, Salina Downtown, Inc.pbettles@salinadowntown.com • 825-0535

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Local LoveSeveral studies have shown that when you buy from an

independent, locally owned business, rather than a nationally owned business, significantly more of your money is used to make purchases from other local businesses, service providers and farms thus continuing to strengthen the economic base of our community. Local businesses are owned by people who live in this community, are less likely to leave, and are more invested in the community’s future. This is what gives community heart and makes it a home. Salina Downtown home. So when you’re out shopping for that perfect gift, or having the occasional date night, be sure to put your money where your heart is.

OPERATION: Decorate Downtown!H Do you LOVE seeing Downtown decorated for the holidays? H Did Downtown decorations leave you feeling less than satisfied last year?If you answered yes to either of these questions, please consider making a

tax-deductible donation to the Salina Downtown, Inc. Downtown Holiday Fund! With your help we can LIGHT UP the holidays!

Please mail check payable to:Greater Salina Community FoundationMEMO: Downtown Holiday FundP.O. Box 2876Salina, KS 67402-2876

Come downtown and shop (many retailers are staying open until 7:00 P.M.), browse the art displayed in many downtown establishments, and grab a bit to eat…ALL before your free Friday Night Live entertainment!

July 1 – First Friday Night Live #artwalkedition – DJ Carbon/90’s Dance Party at Campbell Plaza 8:00 PM; MANY merchants will stay open until 7:00 PM with most displaying art!July 8 – Don Wagner at Kansas WesleyanJuly 15 – That Sound Downtown at Ad Astra Books and Coffeehouse July 22 – From Dust to Beating Hearts at Heart of DixieJuly 29 – Dru Davis Band at Campbell Plaza

Watch Friday Night Live on Facebook for updated times and venues throughout July!

Thursday, July 28th is the Kustom Kemps of America, Spectacular Sundown Cruise!! Grab the family and watch as hundreds of

KOOL CARS cruise down Santa Fe! Fun begins at 7:00pm!

“Our Mission is to champion a healthy and vibrant downtown community”

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Follow theSalina Chamberand Visit Salinaon Facebook.

Byron Norris has volunteered for the Chamber since 2001, serving primarily as our liaison to officials and teams for the KSHSAA State Baseball Championships each May. Byron is exemplary when it comes to making the teams, officials and KSHSAA staff feel welcome throughout their stay in Salina. He welcomes them, shows them where to park, where to practice, when to take the game field, where they can rest, and so much more. Even during weather delay or 108 degrees he has a smile on his face and a positive attitude. He’s willing to do whatever the job takes, filling a water cooler, giving the officials a ride on the golf cart or retrieving foul balls. He is a true ambassador for Salina and year after year the teams respect his expertise and commitment to them and the event.

In addition to baseball, Byron has provided service during other Visit Salina sporting events, including selling t-shirts and being a team host during March basketball. He is also an advocate of the Chamber’s programs, and has been known for articulate e-mails following events suggesting helpful ways to improve event operations and better promote Salina’s events.

Byron recently retired from Research Products where he worked for 36 years. As he enjoys retirement, Byron loves spending time as a husband, father and grandfather. His wife, Sandra, also volunteers for Visit Salina, and has been known to postpone some items on Byron’s “honey do” list only to the benefit of Salina. We commend and appreciate your exemplary service Byron!!

CHAMBER NEWS

Byron Norris

Meet our Volunteer

Active Shooter Training Session Scheduled

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics 2010 (more recent stats), 405 people in the U.S. were killed as a result of workplace shootings. Due to the number of incidents nationwide, the Chamber has partnered with Officer Moreland of the Salina Police Department to offer an Active Shooter course. The course will cover how to handle an incident, the history of mass shootings in the U.S., how to ensure your best chance of survival, and tips on creating an emergency plan for your business. After the presentations, Officer Moreland will be available for questions and to discuss private employee training for your business.

Two sessions will be offered at the Visit Salina Annex (120 W. Ash) on Tuesday, August 9, from 7-9am and 3-5pm. The sessions are free, but limited to 80 people each, and for Chamber members only. Registration is required at http://bit.ly/SACCregister. For more info, contact Hayley Morrical at hmorrical@salinakansas.org or 785-827-9301.

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For 12 consecutive years, Salina has welcomed those KRAZY KRUISERS with the Kustom Kemps of America (KKOA)! Expanding to 5 days, this year the event promises to be bigger, better, and KOOLER than ever!

The main event, the Kustom Hotrod Show & Shine, makes Oakdale Park the hot-spot where the estimated 1800+ Kustom Kemps, Hotrods, Drag Machines and their drivers will descend upon their annual nationwide Leadsled Spectacular event Friday, Saturday and Sunday July 29-31. While the show will feature the great “ol’school” events, new this year KKOA has added two feature attractions that will extend the KOOLNESS to 5 DAYS!

The show will begin with a Hotrod and Kustom Auction on Wednesday, July 27 This professionally run auction will showcase finished, or under construction pre-1969 traditional and post 1970 new concept custom style hotrods and customs. The auction will be held at Salina Auto Auction.

The 2nd big new feature of the show is the Spectacular Ol’ School Vintage Market Place. This vendor expo will feature vintage, repurposed and retro home goods, vintage 40s, 50s boutique dress apparel, jewelry, watches and kitchen appliances, home architectural salvage décor, windows, trim, fencing and patio furniture, and anything old, used or Kool! The market place will be held at the Saline County Expo Center Thursday-Saturday July 28-30. Special thanks to North Salina Community Development, Inc. for supporting the operations of this NEW feature event! Great Partners!

HistoryA “Kustom Kemp” is hip, slang talk used by kool teenagers

in the 50’s and 60’s to indicate a kustomized car or truck. And, you’ll see the ‘koolest kustomized kemps’ on wheels coming to Salina throughout this Spectacular 5-day event. After traveling to different U.S. cities for 24 years, KKOA moved the legendary Leadsled Spectacular to Salina in 2004. Since settling in Salina, it has grown to utilize all of Salina’s hotels/motels, two of Salina’s City parks, Salina’s main drag, Santa Fe Ave, and the beautiful Stiefel Theatre, the Saline County Expo Center and Salina Auto Auction to handle all the kool attractions it creates.

Ol’ School EventsAll of the traditional, “Ol’ School”, events remain part of

the fun! On Thursday evening the 6th annual Spectacular

CHAMBER NEWS

KKOA Leadsled Spectacular!It’s more than a KOOL car show; it’s 5 days of FUN.

Sundown Cruise where 100’s of hot-rodders will make passes up and down Santa Fe in front of jam-packed sidewalks. The parade will begin at 7:30pm and is free and open to the public. It’s a great way to get a glimpse of what you’ll see in the park over the weekend.

Always a BIG draw of the event is the “Run-Whatcha’-Brung Friday Evening Drags” south of Dean Evans Stadium just off Markley Road. Drags start at 5pm and run till dusk. Watch 100’s of hotrods, kustoms, and special exhibition drag cars making eight-mile passes down the legendary old Salina Airport runway, where they staged professional drag races in the 50’s. Admission is $10 per person for bleacher area seating.

Don’t miss the “One Night with Elvis” spectacular concert, Saturday night, July 30, 8pm, at the Stiefel Theatre, featuring Legends In Concert theatre star, Victor Trevino Jr. and the

Spinout Band, and Spinettes. Also see special guest star Bill Holden with tribute to Roy Orbison. Emcee will be Branson singer and songwriter Eddie Valen. Tickets are $25, sold on a first-come first-served basis. Come and experience why Elvis Presley was, and still remains today, The King of Rock & Roll.

At the BIG “Show and Shine”, in beautiful Oakdale Park, you’ll see Hollywood celebrities, Pin

Up & Lookers Beauty Contests; Vintage Spoke-tacular Bicycle Show; legendary Hall of Fame kustom car builders, automotive vendors, pin stripers, swappers, Model Car & Truck Spectacular, and food vendors; Two stages of Live Rock & Roll and Rock-A-Billy music; Top-chopping cars on site at the Backyard and Godzilla Garage with California customizers Bill Hines and Keith Dean; $5,000 in cash awards and the Top 25 coveted awards at the Spectacular Awards Ceremony on Sunday.

Admission to the show is by day pass, available at the gate: $12 on Friday, $15 on Saturday and $10 on Sunday. Kids 12 and under are FREE. Show hours at Oakdale Park: Fri. 9am-4pm, Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 9am-2pm. Spectators should park at the Bicentennial Center, and enter via the north bridge. For more information, contact KKOA: (417) 847-2940, by email at email: kkemps09@centurytel.net or visit the website: www.kustomkempsofamerica.com.

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MarqueeWelcomesJuly Class & Family ReunionsJuly 9-10 KS ASA State Fast Pitch

12U teamsJuly 15 Sacred Heart Alumni Golf

TournamentJuly 15-17 Knights of Columbus Regional

ConferenceJuly 22-28 West Shrine Football PracticeJuly 28-31 KKOA Leadsled Spectacular

Recent groups Visit Salina worked with and the estimated visitors’ spending they created in the community:

VISIT SALINA

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The Holiday Inn will welcome the Knights of Columbus Regional meeting July 15 – 17, with 75 estimated attendees. Construction of the Hilton Garden Inn and Conference Center continues at 3320 S. Ninth, with an estimated open date in spring of 2017.

Good Sports!The Kansas Grand Slam Baseball Tournament,

a fixture in Salina will celebrate its 26th Anniversary in Salina! The tournament will be held July 1-4 at the East Crawford Recreation Area.

Sixteen teams in the 19-Under and 17-Under age divisions from Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska will compete in pool play and bracket play over a four-day period at Dean Evans Stadium and James Matson Field. Eight teams will compete in the 19-Under division and eight in the 17-Under.

The wood bat tournament, which also features Salina’s two American Legion teams - the Falcons and Hawks - begins at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 1. The championship games will be held Monday afternoon on July 4, with the 17-Under division deciding the title on James Matson Field at 2:30 p.m. and the 19-Under division holding its championship game at Dean Evans Stadium at 3 p.m.

Admission Prices: $5 per day for adults 18 and over; $3 per day for 10-17 year olds; 9 and under are free. An individual tournament pass is $15.

For more tournament information, go to: http://www.kansasgrandslam.org

KS Foundation for Ag in the Classroom

$16,906

Salina Senior Games$9,740

KS State Square Dance Assn

$108,292Jobs for America’s Graduates

$13,600Prof. Insurance Agents of KS

$15,749

KANDANGO$6,020

American Dexter Cattle Assn

$137,137Rotary District Meeting

$6,632KS Assoc of SRS Retirees

$2,392KS ASA 8U-16U VIP Series

$331,172

KBCA All Star Game$17,745

Visit Salina would like to congratulate COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT, the winner of our May Room Pickup Report drawing. We rewarded GM Michele Jensen and Guest Services Manager Cynthia Bower by presenting the prize of 12 admission buttons to the Smoky Hill River Festival! Thanks to Courtyard for being a great partner to Visit Salina!

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In The NewsBOSS REALTY LLC. 204 S. Santa Fe, Ste. 4, celebrates one year in business. With his 18 years of experience as a Realtor/Broker, John Bossemeyer is confident that the decision to open Boss Realty was the right one. He thanks all his past customers that have helped make his real estate career a great success! The highest compliment you can pay is the referral of a friend or relative. Contact John for future real estate questions or needs at 785-819-1188.

Susan Trafton-Evers has joined the SPECTRA VENUE MANAGEMENT team as the new Director of Sales & Marketing at the Salina Bicentennial Center. She formerly held the positions of Promotions Director with Alpha Media Salina and Cumulus Topeka. As a long-time volunteer with Big Brother Big Sisters of Salina, she believes in strengthening our community. Susan’s experience in marketing, event planning, as well as online and social media marketing will be of great benefit to the Bicentennial Center.

SALINA COUNTRY CLUB is now offering the “Stay As Long As You Like” program to new and returning members. If you enjoy golfing, swimming in a private pool, or experiencing fine dining from Executive Chef Eric Shelton, this is the deal for you. For the month of July all families can join the Country Club with NO Initiation Fees (a savings of up to $2500) and NO 12 month Commitment. New membership categories are also now available. Make the most of your leisure time and celebrate a 100 year old institution of Salina. Visit salinacountryclub.com for more information today!

EAGLE COMMUNICATIONS — the only Google Partner All-Star in a four-state region — has added the “preferred” tag to its growing lists of Partner accomplishments. The designation allows Eagle a direct line to a dedicated team of Google experts who help local Eagle representatives craft the most effective digital marketing campaigns. In

2015, Eagle digital marketing experts created campaigns that performed among the Top 50 in North America. For more information on digital and social media marketing strategies, email meaghan.purdy@eagleradio.net or call Meaghan Purdy at 785-819-3431.

A seminar, “Real Estate: The Alternative Portfolio investment” will be presented Monday, July 11 at 7pm at Martinelli’s, 158 S. Santa Fe. The event will feature a wine & cheese tasting as well. People (18 years and older) looking to begin their commercial and residential investment portfolios are invited to attend the seminar, sponsored by TRI-RIVERS PROPERTY MGMT., (Rachel Dix), MILLWOOD REALTY (Cindy Long), THE BANK OF TESCOTT (Mary Goad) and MID-KANSAS TITLE CO, INC., (Sandra Weis) Reservations are required at 785-452-2200.

Steve Owens is the new Sales Manager of COUNTRY INN & SUITES, 2760 S. Ninth St., He joins General Manager Layne Sitton who was promoted to her post in recent months. Call Layne and Steve for your accommodation needs!

New MembersDANA FREDERKINGIndependent Insurance Agent/ Benefits Consultant • 204 Gail Drive(785) 820-0280 • dana_frederking@us.aflac.com

TACO BELL2305 S. Ninth • Dekeyla Jackson(785) 823-2854 • rs029416@tacobell.com

TACO BELL1700 W. Crawford • Connie Pickering(785) 825-6414 • rs023231@tacobell.com

TACO BELL1040 E. Iron • Jacob Bell(785)826-9866 • rs023230@tacobell.com

GREAT LAKES AVIATION, LTD3237 Arnold Ave. • Charles R. Howell IV(785) 833-2168 • chowell@flygreatlakes.com

SPRINT2629 Market Place • Sara Holsapple(785) 825-5352 • sara.holsapple@wlexpress.com

STARLITE MOTEL211 E. Pacific • Jariawala Ravindra(785) 825-5439 • starlitgemotel1@gmail.com

JC PENNEY2259 S. Ninth • Charles Strang, Kindra Franks(785) 827-7221

GOT NEWS? Do you have news to share about your business or organization? Email srice@salinakansas.org and we’ll publish it in an upcoming issue of salinakansas.org.

Ambassador of the MonthRhonda McDaneld, branch manager of the Sunflower Bank

Ohio location, has been named “Ambassador of the Month” for June. Rhonda has secured 3 new members for the month. “Rhonda is one of our new Ambassadors this year, and she is doing a great job for the Chamber,” said Weiser, Chamber President/CEO. For her efforts, Rhonda will receive a $25

Smoky Hill Silver Gift Certificate. Congratulations Rhonda!Rhonda McDaneld

MEMBERSHIP NEWS

Fair Labor Standards Act and Overtime Regulations Seminar

As many of you are aware, the Department of Labor has finally released the final regulations regarding the new wage standard for exempt level employees. Please join Larry Michel, Attorney with Kennedy, Berkley, Yarnevich & Williamson, Chtd., as he provides important information on the new Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Overtime Regulations and what impact this will have to your organization and workforce. The seminar will be held at the Visit Salina Annex, 120 W. Ash on July 8 at 10:30. Register to attend this free event at http://bit.ly/FLSARegulations.

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Meet Chamber Members Dave and Caleb Svaty, Owners of Svaty’s Produce as you read excerpts from our 5-minute/5-question interview.

Can you please give us a three sentence summary of your personal background?

Svaty’s Produce is family owned and operated one mile north of the town of Kanopolis, KS. While we have grown vegetables to sell at markets for over twenty-five years this is our second year as a full time business.

What is it about your business that is unique or special? What separates you from your competitors?

We are striving to produce fresh vegetables and fruit for the local population. Our customers mean a great deal to us and enjoy the friendship and support of our patrons. Working hard to produce a great product for customers to purchase is what we try to do. In the future we hope to have fresh produce available even through the winter months!

In general, how is demand for your product or service?

Demand is high for fresh produce, meat, and eggs. The flavor is always better straight from the farm!

See the entire interview, and others, posted at www.salinakansas.org/chamber/take_5.aspx

Want to be interviewed about your business?

Contact info@salinakansas.org!

Ribbon CuttingsThe All-America Team celebrated accomplishments of these members with a Chamber Ribbon Cutting:

The new Martin Youth Center at Central Kansas Mental Health Center, 809 Elmhurst

The opening of Planet Fitness, 2012 S. Ohio

Accessible Home Care’s new location at 131 N. Santa Fe, Suite 110

MEMBERSHIP NEWS

Reminder!Leadership Salina applications are available in the Chamber office and at

www.salinakansas.org. The deadline to submit your application is August 1, and classes begin August 25.

BUSINESS HOURSREFRESHMENTS • TOURS • DOOR PRIZES

PERIODICALPOSTAGE

PAIDSALINA, KS 67401

120 W. Ash, P.O. Box 586 • Salina, KS 67402-0586785-827-9301 • fx 785-827-9758 • www.salinakansas.orgHELP US KEEP YOUR ADDRESS CORRECT If address is wrong in any respect, please correct directly on the label and return to Chamber of Commerce. Thank You!

Arbor Court Retirement Community 1000 Schippel DriveThursday, July 75-7pm • $5 per person or Fast PassArbor Court is an Independent Retirement Community, where for one low price, all bills are paid, meals are served daily, housekeeping and linen laundry are done for you, and transportation can be provided as well. For those needing assistance maintaining their independence, Arbor Court can assist in contracting with many of the fine Home Health Agencies and Caregivers in the Salina community. As an Arbor Court resident, all you need to do is sit back and enjoy life in our stress free secure environment.

Kenwood View 900 ElmhurstThursday, July 215-7pm • $5 per person or Fast PassKenwood View Health and Rehabilitation Center is celebrating 50 years of senior healthcare services, specializing in post-acute care. We offer services ranging from comprehensive short-term rehabilitation, long term care, respite and memory care. From visiting with our residents, individualized therapy for them to journey home, to the homelike atmosphere, it’s the little things we do while fulfilling our mission statement of “Providing Service with Our Hearts and Hands” that really make the difference

Come ou t , ne twork w i th fe l low Chamber members & check ou t what Arbor Cour t Ret i rement Communi ty and Kenwood View have to o f fe r !

For reservations call 827-9301 or email dsmith@salinakansas.orgDOOR PRIZES (MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN) $100 CASH ATTENDANCE DRAWING $500, $500, $1,000 MEMBERSHIP DRAWING

IT PAYS TO ATTEND!!

Our economical, direct mail based, quarterly marketing tool has a NEW deadline! All flyers will be due to the Chamber by 5pm on the 15th of the month prior to mailing date each quarter. Please mark your calendar for the next CHAMBERNET mailing that goes out September 1st, so flyers will be due August 15. If you have questions, contact Delta at the Chamber office, 785-827-9301.

It’s not too late to order your 2016 “Business After Hours” Fast Pass. For $30, the pass will gain you admittance to all Chamber After Hour events throughout the year. There are several BAH events scheduled for 2016, so that averages less than $2.00 per event, a GREAT savings! To order your Fast Pass, email Delta at dbryant@salinakansas.org or call her at the Chamber office, (785) 827-9301.

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