A publication of the Manhattan Area Chamber of CommerceApril 2013, Volume 9, Issue 4, www.manhattan.org

Contact us:501 Poyntz Avenue

Manhattan, KS, 66502-6005

785-776-8829 phone

785-776-0679 fax

chamber@manhattan.org

www.manhattan.org

TDD Kansas Relay Center:

800-766-3777

The 88th Annual Meeting andBanquet of the ManhattanArea Chamber of Commercewas held on March 1st at theManhattan ConferenceCenter. Over 550 guestsattended this special event.

Chairman of the Board for2012, Dan Yunk, celebratedthe successes of the past yearand recognized the volunteerleadership including theseretiring Board members: JanMiller, Rick Pfeifley, Beth

Tatarko and Fred Willich.The following outgoingCommittee Chairs were alsoacknowledged: AndreaBryant Gladin, RossGrynkiewicz, Clay Myers-Bowman and CaseyCulbertson.

Guests were treated to avideo production of theChamber's 2012 accomplish-ments and a performance bythe Manhattan High POPSChoir.

The highlight of theevening, as in the past,was the surpriseannouncement of the2012 Lud Fiser Citizenof the Year and the 2012Volunteer of the Yearaward winners. Recognized for his lead-

ership, vision and dedicationto the region, Terry Arthurwas named the 2012 LudFiser Citizen of the Year. Thisaward recognizes individualswho have made outstandingand repeated contributions tothe progress of our commu-nity over several years.

Jim Gordon received the2012 Volunteer of the Yearaward for outstanding com-mitment to the Chamber ofCommerce and ManhattanCommunity. This award origi-nated in 1990 to expressappreciation for the hardwork and dedication given bya Chamber of Commercemember.

The Chamber would like tothank the following sponsorswho made the evening a success:

Entertainment Sponsors

Cocktail Sponsors

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Chamber Annual Meeting

Dan Yunk presents Terry Arthur with the Lud Fiser Citizen of the Year award.

Dan Yunk presents Jim Gordon with the Volunteer of the Year award.

Start your day off with breakfast and some early morningnetworking. Coffee and networking will begin at 7:15amfollowed by a breakfast buffet and speakers that willshare information about local topics of interests.

Speakers for the event will include:• John Armbrust, Executive Director of the Governor’s Military Council

• Frank Beer, 2013 Chamber Board of Directors Chair• Jackie Hartman, Chief of Staff & Director of Community Affairs, Kansas State University

• Dave Lewis, Chair, Riley County Commission

This fast-paced, informative gathering is well attended soreservations are required and can bemade online at www.manhattan-chamber.org or by calling 776-8829. The cost is $20 permember or $35 for non-members.

Thursday, April 18 • 7:15 – 8:30amat the Manhattan Country Club

Sponsored by:

The mission of the Manhattan Area Chamberof Commerce is to foster a changing environ-ment for business success that enhances thequality of life in our region. We market theregion, advocate for business, and provideservices to our members and customers.

Are you interested in being a member of theManhattan Area Chamber of Commerce? GiveKim a call at 776-8829 for more information.

This is a publication of the Manhattan AreaChamber of Commerce – all advertising is theresponsibility of The Manhattan Mercury. Toplace an ad or for more information, callLogan Kirk at 776-2200, or classdisplay@the-mercury.com.

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The Manhattan Young Professionals learned all about“Achieving Financial Health” on March 19 which waspresented and sponsored by:

On Tuesday, April 16 the group will meet at theManhattan Conference Center for lunch and presentations from some of our local non-profits.

If you or someone you know would be interested injoining this group, please contact Dena Huff at 776-8829 or dena@manhattan.org.

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Gold Level Sponsors BA designs, LLC Bartlett & West, Inc.Bayer Construction Company, Inc. BG ConsultantsCentral National BankCollege of Business AdministrationCommunity First National BankCommerce Bank – ManhattanCox BusinessFlorence ManufacturingFoley Equipment Company

GTM SportswearHi-Tech Interiors, Inc.ICE CorporationINTRUST BankKansas Gas Service, A Division of ONEOK, Inc.Kansas State BankKansas State UniversityLeonardville State BankMeadowlark HillsMercy Regional Health Center Picerne Military HousingRealty ExecutivesScott Rice Office WorksThe Kansas Farm BureauThe Trust Company

Silver Level SponsorsClarion HotelCragg’s Remodeling, LLCESB FinancialHy-Vee

Landmark National BankKBS Constructors, Inc.K-State School of Leadership StudiesKSU FoundationManhattan Surgical HospitalMeritrust Credit UnionMerry MaidsOlsson AssociatesSchultz ConstructionServiceMaster Cleaning Services by AAA Sink, Gordon & Associates LLP Public AccountantsSunflower BankThe Phone Connection Voice NetworksUMB BankWells Fargo Home MortgageWildcat Property Management

Please join us next year for theChamber’s 89th Annual Meeting &Banquet on February 21, 2014 at the

Manhattan Conference Center!

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

April 1 Update Time – Membership Data for 2013-2014 Membership Directory!

April 3 Ribbon Cutting for ServiceMaster Cleaning Services by AAA2:30 pm1820 Fair Lane

April 5 Chamber 10111:30 am – 1:00 pmChamber BoardroomReservations Required

April 6 Legislative Coffee7:30 – 9:00 amManhattan Union Pacific Depot 120 Fort Riley Blvd.

April 9 Ribbon Cutting for Strasser Village Apartments11:30 am4th Street and Leavenworth

April 10 Business After Hours 5:30 – 7:00 pmHost: Four Points by Sheraton530 Richards Drive

April 12 Deadline for all Membership Data Changesfor 2013-2014 Membership Directory!

April 16 Manhattan Young Professionals11:30 amManhattan Conference Center

April 17 Brown Bag Lunch Series11:30 am – 1:00 pmTopic: How to Network When You’d Rather Stay HomeChamber BoardroomReservations required

April 18 Good Morning Manhattan!7:15 – 8:30 amManhattan Country Club

April 23 Member Orientation: You Belong! What’s Next?7:45 – 9:30 amChamber BoardroomReservations Required

April 26 Deadline for all 2013-2014 Membership Directory Advertising!

Check our website for more upcoming events!*All dates and times are subject to change.

Creche Day School hostedover 150 Chamber membersand guests at the MarchBusiness After Hours.Attendees toured the beauti-ful Creche facility and enjoyednetworking and a wonderfulvariety of food and beverages.

Door prize winners includedJack Carlson with KSUCampus Planning andFacilities Management,Michael Henry with MichaelHenry Photography, Dr. DeeMcKee with BartonCommunity College, JessicaMiner with Four Points bySheraton, ReginaSchroeder with EmeraldProperty Management, andKaren Streeter with VistaDrive In.

Brent Dinkel with GTMreceived $50 in Little AppleDollar and Coleena Woodswith Leonardville State Bankwon a year pass to BusinessAfter Hours.

Please join us forBusiness After Hours

in April!

Wednesday, April 105:30 – 7:00 pmFour Points bySheraton

530 Richards Drive

Reservations can bemade online at www.manhat-tanchamber.org, by emailingchamber@manhattan.org orcall 776-8829.

Hosted by:

The Clarion Hotel is gettingready to reopen as the first-ever Four Points by Sheratonin the state of Kansas. Afterwell over $5 million dollars ofrenovations, the hotel hasbeen renovating the propertysince May 2012 and is finish-ing the final touches to com-plete the transition in March2013. The outside of the hotelreceived a new look with theremoval of the exterior bal-conies and extension of theoutside-facing guestrooms.These new guestrooms aresignificantly larger and have a

"suite-type" feel to them.

The atrium (formerly the"holidome") received thebiggest cosmetic upgrade,with the removal of the putt-putt golf course, fountains,and bridge. This space hasbeen leveled out and carpet-ed, and will serve as a socialarea. This area added close to10,000 sq feet of additionalspace for groups and conven-tions for vendor expos, hospi-tality areas, etc.

As the Manhattan communitycontinues to grow, the hotelis committed to their missionof providing first-class servic-es to the thousands of gueststhat come through the doorsannually. As they go throughthis vast and exciting trans-formation to a more upscalefacility, the hotel will signifi-cantly enhance the experi-ence for their valued guestswhile maintaining the sameoutstanding customer serviceand individual attention thatvisitors have come to expectwhen walking through thedoors.

Thank you to the following members of the Chamber Champions and Chamber Diplomats for volunteering to help with registration at the March Business After Hours: Christine Benne,

Dustin Furrey with Keating and Associates and Tony Parker with UMB Bank.

Little Apple® Dollars A Great Gift Idea!

For those special occasions Little Apple Dollars make the perfect gift and are a great way tokeep your dollars local!

Spendable at over 100 area businesses, these checks are easy to use and are spent exclusivelywith Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce merchants adding to the local economy.

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

Since our March newsletter, thesebusinesses have reinvested theirinvestments in the Chamber. TheBoard of Directors and staffthank these businesses for theircontinuing support of theChamber.

Over 15 YearsAmerican Family Insurance TimEngle Agency, Inc. BG ConsultantsBluestem Financial ManagementEye Care Associates ofManhattan, P.A.Friends of Sunset ZooFrontier Financial Partners, Inc.Insights Eyecare, P.A.Kansas KollectionManhattan BroadcastingMercy Community HealthFoundationSherwin-Williams CompanyWestar EnergyWildcat Creek Golf & Fitness

10 to 14 YearsAnderson Knight Architects, PACertified Angus Beef ProgramGideon Excavating Inc. Greater Manhattan CommunityFoundationManhattan Farm Bureau FinancialServices – Manhattan RegionalOfficeMaximum Performance PhysicalTherapy & Fitness

5 to 9 YearsAmerican Legion Pearce-KellerPost #117Danker RoofingIHOP Leisure Self-StorageLittle Apple ChorusNichols Chiropractic, PANorth Central-Flint Hills AreaAgency on AgingRobel GraphicsServiceMaster Advantage

1 to 4 Years502 Media Group, LLCBlack Car LLCCOL Paul and Christine BenneHeartland Plant Innovations, Inc.Kansas Wesleyan UniversityOffice of Inst. Adv.Kelley Construction Co., Inc. LDB Landscape Architecture &Engineering, LLPLeonardville State BankMercy Regional Home MedicalServicesMr. K’s Café & BarUnited Service Organization(USO)Vega Acosta Law Firm, Chtd.Weddle & Sons, Inc.Weis Fire & Safety Equipment Co., Inc.

Prime Media Productions, Inc. Justin McCarthy, AccountExecutive Ph (785) 477-3969www.primmediaproduc-tions.comPrime Media currently representsseven cable operations in NEKansas and many additional sys-tems in nearby regions. Foundedin 1990, Prime Media, headquar-tered in Smithfield, Virginia, rep-resents 1.5 million network sub-scribers in 12 states. The compa-ny sells and coordinates local,regional and national ad sales forits cable operator clients. PrimeMedia specializes in providingaffordable and professionaladvertising opportunities to localbusinesses. Prime Media’s adver-tising philosophy is communitycentered. The company’s uniqueseries of “Your CommunityPartners” campaigns providelocal advertising opportunitiesthat build lasting community relationships and stronger community awareness.

Farmers Insurance Group -Sean Morgan Sean Morgan, InsuranceAgent 1132 Garden Way Ph (785) 776-9595Fx (785) 776-9624www.farmersagent.com/smorgan1The Farmers Insurance Group ofCompanies was built to last, witha firm foundation of reliable busi-nesses and a dedication to con-tinual improvement. What beganas a simple Car insurance com-pany for farmers has become amulti-line, multi-company insurerand financial services group witha solid reputation for doing theright thing for the right reason.

Hampton Inn Carolyn Kelly, GeneralManager 1039 South WashingtonStreet, Junction CityPh (785) 579-6950Fx (785) 579-4629The Hampton Inn Junction City,KS is two years new. Offering acomplimentary full hot & coldbreakfast, an indoor pool and hottub, complimentary wi-fi, a fullyequipped fitness center, theHampton Inn is an easy rightturn off I70W at Exit 296. Wehave a great conference space fortraining meetings or rehearsaldinners. Arriving over an areaevent date? We’re minutes away.We love having you here!

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Saturday, April 67:30 a.m.

Union Pacific Train Depot

No admission chargeOpen to the public • Free coffee

In attendance will be Senator Hawk and Representatives Carlin, Phillips and

Swanson.

This event is partially underwritten for theChamber by:

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Leadership ManhattanMarch marks the 80% completionmark for the 2013 LeadershipManhattan class. This month theyexperienced all that MercyRegional Health Center has tooffer to our community, as well asexperiencing the power of socialmedia and the impact it can haveon projects and movements with-in the community. The class is beginning to choose who willrepresent them as the class graduation speaker. Graduation willbe held on April 17th, 2013 at the Manhattan Country Club. Itwill be a wonderful evening of celebration for both our classand our Manhattan community as a whole.

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Visitors Bureau

Congratulations to BellevilleBoys and Smith Center Girlson taking home theChampionship trophies for2A! Manhattan is proud to bethe host site for this basket-ball tournament for the past23 years.

This year, John and MildredLindholm were recognizedas our first 2A team hostemeriti. John and Mildred havevolunteered in a variety ofpositions with 2A since 1993.Their dedication and contin-ued support to the youth ofKansas, the community ofManhattan and their passion

for high school basketball isgreatly appreciated. Theywere recognized onChampionship Day with a cer-tificate of appreciation and astanding ovation from thecrowd.

The success of 2A is due tomany dedicated volunteersand businesses workingtogether to provide teams,schools and visiting communi-ties a memorable experience.Thanks to each of you foryour dedication to MarchMadness, high school style!

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Spring ActivityIdeasPage 3

Celebrate with Flint Hills Discovery Center!

It’s official- as of April 14 the FHDC has been open for an entire year. The ManhattanConvention and Visitors Bureau is celebrating their one-year anniversary activities onSaturday, April 13. Visit the FHDC from 10 am – 4 pm. Attendees can build with recyclablematerials, participate in recycling stations, watch and learn with live-animal programs, enjoya scavenger hunt, Flint Hills themed arts & crafts and much more!

More than 66,000 have visited the FHDC since their opening in 2012.

Another April event at the FHDC is the Go See It! Lecture Series: Oregon Trail throughthe Flint Hills. This event is April 18 from 7-8 pm. It’s free and open to the public- thispresentation is for all ages. Learn where and how to explore this piece of American history! Meet on the third floor of the FHDC.

Visit their website, flinthillsdiscovery.org, or find them on Facebook!

Theatre• SpringDance will take place April 5 and 6 at 7:30 in McCain Auditorium. The K-State dance program will entertain audiences with tap, jazz, ballet and modern dance pieces celebrating the arrival of spring!

• The Heiress takes place in New York in the 1850’s- but it comes to the Nichols stage April 25-27, and May 2-4 at 7:30 pm. The last show will be May 5 at 2:30 pm in Nichols Theatre. Watch young Catherine Sloper fall in lovewith the wrong man, and the trials and tribulations that follow!

• Alison Balsom and the Scottish Ensemble perform Vivaldi, Albinoni and more at 7:30 pm on April 9. Find them on the McCain Auditorium stage.

• Itzhak Perlman follows on the McCain stage on Sunday, April 21 at 4:00 pm. He’s renowned for being charming and talented- in fact he performed at the inauguration of President Barack Obama in January, 2009. Don’t miss this international treasure.

• Classic fairy tale, Swan Lake, will be performed by the Russian National Ballet Theatre on Sunday April 28, at 4:00 pm. The Russian Ballet Theatre was founded in Moscow in the late 1980’s. Their performance of one of Tchaikovsky’s most enduring scores will keep the whole family mesmerized! For all K-State productions, call 785-532-6428, or at the box office; open 11:30 am to 4:30 pm weekdays in the lobby of McCain Auditorium.

• Check out the Columbian Theatre in Wamego for the Sound of Music. Shows are April 5-7, 12-14, and 19-21. It’s the classic story of a postulant-turned-governess and the family she works for. It’s the most popular movie musical of all time- don’t miss it! shows are at 7:30 pm, and Sunday shows are at 2:00 pm. Call 800-899-1893, or emailboxoffice@columbiantheatre.com.

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VolunteersCarol AdolphPhyllis AllerheiligenAlisa BarberLarry BrocksonElaine BrownJesse Bulk JoDee BussBrandy CarpenterJoe ClouseKelly CookMary CorahKim DahlstenBob and Jan DavisDan DekatTerry DekatCarol DodderidgeLisa EllisAdam EngelmanCam FeltnerAaron FinsterKaren FranzSteve FreedJohn and Felicia FriedmanLela GillispieTed GrubbMary Jo HagemanNancy HammerschmidtGary and Diana HargraveMike and Gloria HeibergerMarty HeigertChuck HenrySherry HensleyLiz HibbardJulie HillBrenda HoeflerDena HuffMary HughesJim and Elva HynekKevin and Lisa IngramDennis and Arlene IrvineGregg JoyalRyan KabrielGene KlinglerJan KlinkConnie KvasnickaMelissa LarsonRoberta MarstallBob and Mary MellgrenAndie MetcalfJessica MinerKiley MoodyTerry and Carol MooreSean MorganJoseph OttHeather PetersonPat Petty

Alesia PittmanCharlene RedmanBeth Ann RileyDonna RogersJudy RolandJason SchumacherDale and Charlee ShippsWarren and Phyllis SlocombBill Speigel Bob and Kathy StevensTerry SwisherKay TaylorDean and Shirley TaylorJohn and Gladys ThomasKaren TinklerJeanette WagnerAlice WagnerJohn and Marlyn WaltersLaura WasingerStan WattJordan WeberTommy WesselKeith WesterveltRoss WesterveltBill Witt

Team HostsJohn Lindholm Richard and Tanya BachampD. Jay and Amy BlackwoodAl Blubaugh and ChristyShaheenTerry and Krystal DekatLarry and Randee LoomisLonnie and Hannah FunkRandy StittDustin FurreyElias LeonTom and Peggy LinkMeredith LitchfieldMary Jo and Dave NelsonMarvin and Doris Marsh

Jeff KellerJosh and Jennifer SalmansJay Terrill and Michelle Holthaus

Food and MonetaryDonationsFreddy's Frozen CustardJimmy JohnsLittle Apple Brewing CoMcAllister’s DeliMcDonalds Rock Springs 4-H CenterMr. GoodcentsCarlos O'Kelly's Chipotle Buffalo Wild WingsTexas RoadhouseSubwayChili'sPaddy O'Quigleys Domino's Hilton Garden InnColbert'sHoliday Inn at the CampusPizza HutPepsiQuizno's WestLongHorn SteakhouseEl MariachiVarsity DonutsFairfield Inn

Kansas State Twins Association

The Kansas State Twins Association meets again in Manhattan!That’s right- it’s an association for identical and fraternal twins.

They will meet April 27. So don’t worry, you’re not seeing double. Or… well… maybe you are.

Commercial -BusinessMax &AgMax Underwriting Conference

Farm Bureau Financial Services is hosting the annual 2-dayCommercial - BusinessMax & AgMax UnderwritingConference. Underwriters, Managers & Business Supportpersonnel from an 8-state region will bring approximately100 attendees together to discuss changes within thecompany, and network with regional colleagues.

Shawna Oliver, Commercial Ag Underwriter with FBFSsaid, “The Manhattan Convention & Visitors Bureau has beenvery helpful with ideas for our conferences, including diningestablishments and entertainment suggestions. We will be taking a tour in a charter bus around the Manhattan area.The CVB will provide us with a tour guide to give the history ofour great city.” The CVB will also provide welcome packetsand volunteers to help with registrations for the group. “It has been really easy to work with the CVB and learned thatthey offer many services that we were not aware of that willhelp make our conference a success.”

This annual event to helpexpose Manhattan visitorsand residents to local busi-nesses will be held May 2ndfrom 5-8:00 pm at theNature Exploration Center inSunset Zoo! This will be the5th year for GA2I. It’s theday to finally get aroundto all the things we saywe will someday do!

Talk to local businesses-get information, doorprizes, hands-on activitiesand more at this event. Allare welcome to attend freeof charge. There will be

approximately 50 exhibitorson-hand. Bring the wholefamily- and start planning allthe things you’re going to dothis summer!

Get Ready for Traveland Tourism!

The first full week of May is recognized as National Traveland Tourism week each year. As we continue to worktowards meetings and conventions, leisure tourists andsports groups gathering in The Little Apple®, we celebratethe number one position that the tourism industry holdsin rank among all U.S. industry exports.

Here are some of the latest facts and figures regardingtourism on a national scale. For further information, visitustravel.org.• 1 in 8 U.S. jobs depend on travel and tourism• There is a $1.9 trillion economic output generated by domestic and international travelers

• Each U.S. household would pay $1,000 more in taxes without the revenue generated by travel and tourism

• Top leisure travel activities for U.S. domestic travelers: 1) visiting relatives 2) shopping 3) visiting friends 4) fine dining 5) beaches.

• Business travel alone (meetings, events, incentive travel and general) generated $248.8 billion in spending in 2011 in the US.

Get Around 2 It is Back!

Last July the Kansas Riverwas designated as a NationalRiver Trail. The designationseeks to “increase opportu-nities for outdoor recreationalong the river, encouragecommunity stewardship, andpromote tourism that fuelsthe local economies.” TheKansas River is one of ninedesignated National WaterTrails.

Spring is officially here- anddid you know you can rentcanoes/kayaks to take out onthe river? It’s really quite

simple. Contact the TuttleCreek State Park office, orthe Chester E. PetersRecreational Complex torent a canoe or kayak! It’ssoul sooth-ing, and afantastic wayto kick ofspring in The LittleApple®, andsee the FlintHills from awhole newperspective.

To contact Tuttle Creek, call785-539-7941. The Rec canbe reached at 785-532-6980,or recservices@k-state.edu.

Dates to mark onyour calendar

April 20: K-State openhouse! Hundreds of activi-ties, tables and exhibitors willbe on K-State’s campus forall interested parties.

April 21: It’s Earth Day atSunset Zoo! Party for thePlanet and Sunset Zoo’s 80thbirthday party will be cele-brated from noon- 4:30.

May 4: Yard Art Classic CarClub Car Show

4-2 vs Nebraska at 6:30 pm

4-3 vs Nebraska Omaha at6:30 pm

4-5 vs Texas Tech at 6:30 pm

4-6 vs Texas Tech at 2:00 pm

4-7 vs Texas Tech at 1:00 pm

4-9 vs Wichita State at 6:30 pm

4-26 vs TCU at 6:30 pm

4-27 vs TCU at 4:00 pm

4-28 vs TCU 11:00 am

800-221-CATS for questions

Spring Activity Ideas

K-State Baseball Schedule – home games

Karen Hibbard, Directorkaren@manhattan.org

Christy Chase, ConventionSales Manager

christy@manhattan.org

Marcia Rozell, Tourism SalesManager

marcia@manhattan.org

Autumn Shoemaker,Marketing Coordinatorautumn@manhattan.org

Kendra Dekat, AdministrativeAssistant/ Service Coordinator

kendra@manhattan.org

Manhattan Convention & Visitors Bureau Staff

April 2013

Vision Statement:Destination Manhattan!

Mission Statement:To expand the local area economy by

attracting visitors.

Chuck Scott, ChairmanBrad Everett, HotelJennifer Fritchen, HotelDave Lewis, Ex-OfficioCurt Loupe, Ex-OfficioJackie Murrell, HotelMiranda Lies, Hotel

Julie Powell, HotelWayne Rouse, EntertainmentEvan Tuttle, AttractionTodd Holmberg, K-StateBernie Haney, Ex-OfficioLynda Spire, Ex-Officio

Manhattan CVB Steering Committee

2-24 Spring Music Festival, Tuesday Nights in AprilManhattan Town Center6:00-7:00 PM785-539-3500

2- 6/23 An American in Venice: James McNeill Whistler and His LegacyBeach Museum of Art, K-State785-532-7718

3 K-State Baseball v. Nebraska-OmahaTointon Stadium6:30pm800-221-2287

4 Biscuits, Beef and Butterscotch pie: 150 Years of K-State Food TraditionsManhattan Public Library7:30-9:00pm785-539-8736

5 Child Abuse Prevention Month Kick-offRiley County Courthouse12:00 PM785-537-6367

5-6 SpringDanceMcCain Auditorium, K-State7:30PM785-532-6878

5-7 K-State Baseball v. Texas TechTointon StadiumFri. 6:30pm Sat. 2pm Sun. 1pm800-221-2287

7 Walk MS ManhattanSunset Zoo Nature Exploration CenterRegistration 1:00 PM, walk starts at 2:00 PM785-537-7400

9 McCain Performance Series: Alison Balsom and the Scottish EnsembleMcCain Auditorium, K-State7:30 pm785-532-6428

9 K-State Baseball v. Wichita StateTointon Stadium6:30pm800-221-2287

11 Meet Us At The Zoo!Sunset Zoo5:00-7:00 PM785-267-8100

11 KSU Gardens Field TripKSU Gardens8:00am-6:00pm785-532-6170

12 Fantastic Flight Science PartyManhattan Public Library2:00 PM785-776-4741

12 Free Kids' MovieManhattan Public Library3:00 PM785-776-4741

12-14 The Sound of Music

Columbian Theatre, Museum & Art Center, WamegoFri.-Sat. 7:30pm Sun. 2:00pm785-456-2029

13 Cabin Fever ChallengeWamego High School7:00am785-456-9797

13 "Senior" PromSunset Zoo Nature Exploration Center6-9pm785-587-2757

18 Go See It! Lecture SeriesFlint Hills Discovery Center7:00-8:00pm785-587-2726

18-20 Kimberly AkimboPurple Masque Theatre, East Stadium, K-State7:30 PM785-532-6878

19 Hale Library Concert SeriesHemisphere Room, KSU Hale Library7:30pm785-532-7442

20 All-University Open HouseK-State Campus9:00am-3:00pm913-660-6544

21 Earth Day – Party for the Planet & Sunset Zoo’s 80th Birthday Party!Sunset Zoo Nature Exploration CenterNoon-4:30pm785-587-2737

21 McCain Performance Series: Itzhak PerlmanMcCain Auditorium, K-State4:00 pm785-532-6428

23 An Evening of Rodgers & HammersteinMcCain Auditorium, K-State7:30pm785-532-3804

24 KSU Gardens Luncheon SeriesHyVee Club RoomTBA785-532-6170

24 Project ManhattanBlue Hills Room at Blue Hills Shopping Center12:00-1:00 PM785-537-0730

25 Talk About Literature in Kansas 4Manhattan Public Library7:00pm785-776-4741

25 Free Home Energy Savings WorkshopManhattan Public Library6:00-9:00 PM316-261-6535

26-28 K-State Baseball v. TCUTointon StadiumFri. 6:30pm Sat. 2pm Sun. 11am800-221-2287

26-5/5 CabaretManhattan Arts CenterApril 26-28 & May 2-5, 2013 Thursday-Saturday, 7:30pm Sunday, 2pm785-537-4420

26 150 Years of the People & Places of KSURiley County Historical Museum1:00-3:00pm785-539-8763

27-28 Manhattan Spring SlamTwin Oaks Complex, Anneberg ParkTBA913-543-6116

27 K-State Footbal Spring GameBill Snyder Family Stadium1:10 PM800-221-2287

28 McCain Performance Series: Swan Lake BalletMcCain Auditorium, K-State4:00 pm785-532-6428

29 CASA Light of Hope/25th Anniversary PresentationBlue Sage Barn at Prairiewood6:00 PM785-537-6367

5/5 Kansas State University Brass Ensemble ConcertAll Faiths Chapel Auditorium, K-State3:00pm785-532-3816

6 May Flex CASA TrainingFirst Lutheran Church5:30-8:30 PM785-537-6367

6 Take a Swing at Hunger 18th Annual Golf TournamentManhattan Country Club1:00 PM785-537-0730

6 18th Annual Flint Hills Breadbasket Golf TournamentManhattan Country Club1:00 PM785-537-0730

6 Kansas State University Wind Ensemble ConcertMcCain Auditorium, K-State7:30pm785-532-3816

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Upcoming Conferences, Sports and Special Events in The Little Apple®April Anticipated Attendance NumbersConferences4 Kansas TOPS State Convention....................................................6004 Kansas Meat Annual Convention..................................................1009 Grand York Rite Kansas Session .....................................................709 Ark City Senior Group Tour............................................................2211 National Guard Annual Conference.........................................1,00013 WAM-SAG-MAN Trail Cabin Fever.............................................10014 Friendship Force of Kansas Group Tour.......................................5015 Kansas Farm Bureau Financial Services ......................................100

Insurance Commercial/AgMax18 Fair Housing Seminar ........................................................................5024 National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors of ......

Kansas ...................................................................................................5027 Kansas State Twins Association Annual Convention ................10028 National Plant Board .........................................................................40

Sporting Events20 Kansas Women’s Bowling State Meet..........................................200

April 2013 Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce Little Apple® Business Review Page 9

The Manhattan AreaChamber of Commerce ispleased to again partner withthe Manhattan HumanResource ManagementNetwork to present anotheroutstanding and affordableseminar.

This year we will feature atwo part presentation focus-ing on the use of socialmedia within the workplace.Join us on Wednesday,April 17th, 2013 from8:15 am to 12:15pm atFire StationHeadquarters, 2000Denison Avenue.

The information presentedwill benefit business owners,managers, supervisors andhuman resource profession-als.

Learning Objectives:• Use of social media for employment decisions

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ing topics such as socialmedia and other technologychallenges in the workplace,employment litigation, per-sonnel management issues,and state and federalemployment legislation.

Dan Schultz, is the GeneralManager for The Hidden Job.The Hidden Job is a start-updedicated to solving some ofHR’s toughest challenges andassists organizations withwho they should interviewwithin their applicant pool.Mr. Schultz has previously

served as the Director ofTalent Acquisition for IconEnterprises, and as a trustedconsultant and recruiter/tal-ent scout for various compa-nies. In addition to his pro-fessional and academicachievements, Dan is alsoextremely involved in hiscommunity and was a criticalleader in the Topeka NOTOArts District project.

Save the Date for this Seminar!

What our members are saying! When asked “What is the most positive experience you have had as a Chamber member?”our members said…

We want to hear from you! Watch for your Chamber Check Up survey via email in thecoming months and share your most positive Chamber experience!

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Military Update

A Vote for SmallBusiness

Tomorrow, Tuesday, April2nd, is an incredibly impor-tant day for our local busi-ness community. Why?Because tomorrow we goto the polls to vote in CityCommission and SchoolBoard elections. This elec-

tion won’t generate thebuzz of national and statecontests, but the impactson local business are likelydirect and immediate.

Under 20%... that’s theexpected voter turnout intomorrow’s local election.Folks, that’s pathetic! Lessthan one in five registeredvoters – our families,friends, employees and co-workers – take time toelect our local decisionmakers. No matter ourindividual political leanings,issues related to education,quality of life and the distri-bution of local taxpayerdollars must play a largerrole in the consciousness ofour community.

Please find your way to thepolls tomorrow andencourage those around

you to get out and vote.Polling locations and officialcandidate lists for local CityCommission and SchoolBoard races can be foundon the Riley County Clerk’swebsite under “Voter Info”.

There are plenty of excuses– it takes time, burnoutfrom divisive state andnational races, lack of infor-mation on candidates. Let’sbe proactive about ourcommunity’s future. Votingin local elections is a valu-able investment in yourbusiness and our businesscommunity as a whole.

Daryn Soldan501 Poyntz AvenueManhattan, KS 66502785-587-9917daryn@washburnsbdc.orgwww.washburn.edu/sbdc

Business BarometerFebruary 2012 February 2013

BUILDING PERMITS - source: City of Manhattan

Total Issued 36 25

Residential $4,940,581 $2,431,826

Non-Residential $2,063,930 $1,157,594

Permit Fees Paid $41,863 $21,712

RETAIL SALES (Manhattan) - source: City of Manhattan

Retail Sales $92,369,000 $88,723,000

Sales Tax Collections $923,690 $887,230

MANHATTAN AIR PASSENGER TRAFFIC - MHK airport

Enplanement 4,547 4,214

Deplanement 4,645 4,259

March has been a whirlwind month of “Welcome Home” and“Thank you for Serving” for our MRC. With our installationofficially sitting in a “full nest” position, we have everyonehome in our community. That means more hands to shake,more people to thank and more relationships to build. As ourmilitary undergoes many changes, both fiscal and force-centric,it is more important than ever to extend our hand of commu-nity to our military service members and their families. Wemake the difference for our soldiers and their families as theyserve their tour here in Northeast Kansas and we must neverforget that. As Spring begins to peek out, we are in the plan-ning stages for our annual Kaw Valley Rodeo Military FamilyAppreciation Night, this year taking place on July 25th, 2013. Ifyou or your business would like to become a sponsor for thiswildly popular, heavily anticipated event, please contact AlisonPulcher: (785) 776-8829, alison@manhattan.org for moreinformation.

The Small Business Council March meetingfocused on a dialogue between small busi-nesses and the City of Manhattan BuildingOfficial, Brad Claussen. First, Chamberstaff gave updates on the Manhattan retailsales for 2012, which topped 1 billion dol-lars but that the first two months of 2013are down 6%. The most recent informa-tion from Fort Riley was also passed alongwith regards to current fiscal year budgetcuts and sequestration. Many of the con-tract positions at the fort are being phasedout and the possibility of furloughs formany of the civilian employees may have aneffect on the Manhattan economy. It is tooearly to tell the size of the impact sincethe federal government may make budgetmoves that minimize the cuts.

Brad Claussen, Building Official for the Cityof Manhattan, presented the backgroundand process of code adoptions. It wasnoted that there are multiple opportunitiesin the process for input and amendments

to the codes and that it takes over a yearfor codes to be adopted after new onesare published every three years by thenational associations. There was also dis-cussion regarding the Americans withDisabilities Act (ADA). Codes dealingwith ADA cannot be amended becausethey are federal law, therefore there isnothing local government can change orhave flexibility on. Council members alsoasked questions about specific issues andwere provided with feedback.

The next Small Business Council meeting isApril 10 at 7:15 am in the Chamberboard room. All chamber members arewelcome to attend. If you have any ques-tions regarding the Small Business Council,please contact Patrick Lee at N ZoneSportswear (776-3234 ext. 201 or 341-9177) or Trent Armbrust at the Chamber(776-8829).

Small Business Council Update

April 2013 Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce Little Apple® Business Review Page 11

What our members expect!

How to Network When You’dRather Stay at Home

Wednesday, April 1711:30 am - 1:00 pm

Manhattan Area Chamberof Commerce Boardroom

501 Poyntz Ave

Presenter will begin promptly at 11:45 am to cover material in the time allowed.

Over 70% of new business is gained through word of mouth& therefore networking should be an integral part of the marketing strategy of every company that is serious aboutdoing business.

Attendees are invited to bring their own lunch and theChamber will provide soft drinks and water.

This seminar is being offered FREE of charge to Chamber members. There is a $20 fee for non-members.

Reservations are required as space is limited to 36 attendeesand can be made on online atwww.manhattanchamber.org or by calling 776-8829.

For questions or sponsorship information, please call Kim or Kathy.

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Advanced Property Management, Inc.240 Levee Drive, Suite 2

(785) 320-7977www.advancedpropmanagement.com

Candlewood Suites210 Blue Earth Place(785) 320-7995

Chamber 101 is a quick, 60-minute, to-the-point, how-toguide for making the most ofyour Chamber membership.

Friday, April 5, 201311:30 am – 1:00 pm11:45 am Program TipsChamber Boardroom

Give us 60 minutes of yourtime and we’ll provide conciseoverviews of:• Member networking opportunities • Member exposure / advertising • Ways to get involved• Many other member benefits

In addition, each businessattending is given a 30-secondcommercial during theChamber 101 program toshowcase what they have tooffer the Manhattan community.

We won’t guarantee this pro-gram will answer all of thequestions you may have aboutthe Chamber, but we dopromise you’ll take awaysomething new.

Note: If you have attendedChamber 101 in the past, per-haps a new employee or anadditional representative ofyour business would like toattend to learn more abouttheir Manhattan Chamber and

how to make the most ofyour investment.

Chamber 101 is limited to30 members (one perbusiness please). Both newand renewing are welcome toattend. Reservations arerequired no later than Friday,March 29. Sponsored by:

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Make the Most of Your Membership!Paper Shredding CompanyFacility ReceivesRecertification

Document Resources, Inc. hasreceived the AAA certificationfrom the National Association for Information Destruction. All business locations, includingManhattan facility, are AAA certified which is the highest levelof certification.The certification isfor paper materials, computerhard drives, and non-paper mediausing both mobile (on-site) andplant based (off-site) processes.Document Resources is the onlyKansas-based and –owned entityto be AAA certified in all of thesecategories, and offers multiple cer-tified destruction locations.

Southwestern CollegeProfessional Studies Listed in“Military AdvancedEducation”

“Military Advanced Education,” the journal of higher learning fortoday’s service members, hasnamed Southwestern CollegeProfessional Studies to the 2013Guide to Military-FriendlyColleges & Universities.Southwestern College ProfessionalStudies currently has more than1,600 military student enrolled.The college offers opportunitiesto earn certificates as well as associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees.

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