A publication of the Manhattan Area Chamber of CommerceJanuary 2015, Volume 11, Issue 1, www.manhattan.org

Contact us:501 Poyntz Avenue

Manhattan, KS, 66502-6005785-776-8829 phone785-776-0679 fax

chamber@manhattan.org www.manhattan.org

TDD Kansas Relay Center: 800-766-3777

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2015 Chamber Leadership

On January 16 & 17, 2015, join otherregional leaders as we plan for ourfuture economic development opportu-nities. The Junction City, Manhattan, andWamego Chambers of Commerce havejoined together once again for theannual 2015 Regional Leaders’ Retreat– Economic Development: Regionalismin Practice. Courtney Dunbar, ECcD,EDFP, Economic Development Leader,Olsson Associates, will return to facili-tate this year’s event. Courtney is aleader in economic development andhas written several community plansfocused on developing vital, innovativecommunities that entice economicgrowth and redevelopment. Her inno-vative concepts will lead us in a collab-orative effort, enabling us to worktogether as a region on workforcedevelopment, attracting target indus-tries, land-use planning, building trust in

the region,regional trans-portationaccess, andbuilding aregionalbrand/logo.

You may register online, or fill a regis-tration form found on our website andfax it to (785) 776-0679. The last day toregister is Friday, January 9, 2015.

The registration fee is $175/person. Youcan bring a guest to the Friday lunch-eon and reception as well as Saturdaybreakfast at $115/person or bring aguest to the Friday night reception for$30/person. Please call (785) 776-8829for more information.

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During its December Board meeting, theManhattan Area Chamber of CommerceBoard of Directors elected LucyWilliams, Vice President/Trust Officer,The Trust Company as the 2015 Chairof the Board. During the past threeyears Lucy has been very active in theChamber serving on the ChamberBoard as well as on the ExecutiveCommittee. She has also served asChair of Leadership Manhattan andChair of the Chamber Audit Committee.

Kristin Brighton, Principal, New BostonCreative Group, was elected to theposition of Chair-Elect. Terry Harts,Regional President, Sunflower Bank, willnow serve as immediate past Chair; JimGordon, Certified Public Accountant,Sink, Gordon & Associates, was elected

Treasurer; and Jackie Hartman, Chiefof Staff, Kansas State University, as wellas Matt Crocker, President & COO,Steel & Pipe Supply, will both serve asVice-Chairs to the Board.

The Manhattan Area Chamber Board ofDirector three-year appointments willbe served by Casey Culbertson, ActionPact Design; Ed Klimek, Kansas StateBank; Kelly Loub, Little Apple Brewery;Randy Martin, Hawley Printing/SirSpeedy; Jan Miller, Steve’s Floral; andWayne Sloan, BHS Construction, Inc.One-year appointments will be servedby Brad Everett, Hilton Garden Inn;Janelle Reichert, McCulloughDevelopment; and Rod Harms,Aggieville Business Association. Dr.Roger Fingland, Veterinary Health

Center atKansas StateUniversity,was appointedto fill theunexpiredBoard term ofMatt Crocker,who waselected to theExecutive Committee.

As the new Chair of the Board, LucyWilliams appointed and the Boardapproved the following chairs for severalstanding committees of the Chamber ofCommerce: Mark Knackendoffell, TheTrust Company, Ambassadors; DerrickRoberson, Arthur-Green, LLP, Audit

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The Manhattan Area Chamber ofCommerce and the LeadershipManhattan Board is honored toannounce the 2015 Class ofLeadership Manhattan. The four-teenth class includes: HillaryBadger – City of Manhattan,Christine Benne – CommunityMember, Jason R. Curtis – ExpressEmployment Professionals, SamDameron – Manhattan FireDepartment, Meka Elijah –Florence Manufacturing, RyanHaugaard – Turner Construction,Tyler Holloman – Flint HillsProperty Management, Jim Hood– Crossroads Real Estate, KellyKarl – Corvias Military Living,Melissa Kirkwood – USD 383, JoeLyon – Rothwell Landscape, ToriNuzum – ESB Financial, Patrick J.

Schutter – BHS Construction,Katie Seay – The Trust Company,Brad Simonsson – ManhattanTown Center, Nicole Springer –Intrust Bank, Rosanna Vail – K-State Global Campus, and KeithZachariasen – Manhattan AreaTechnical College.

The first session of LeadershipManhattan is January 14th and willbe held at Meadowlark Hills. AWelcome Reception will be held

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Congratulations LeadershipManhattan Class of 2015! Leaders’ Retreat 2015

As the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce's most popular event, theAnnual Meeting and Banquet will attract 600 of the area's top business andcommunity leaders.

The Annual Meeting serves to bring together the leadership and membershipof the Manhattan Chamber to celebrate the accomplishments of the past yearand launch new Chamber initiatives.

At the dinner, we honor the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors,inaugurate the new Board Chairman and recognize many of our outstandingand dedicated committee members and volunteers for their time and effortsin support of our mission. The highlight of the evening will be the surpriseannouncements of the 2014 Volunteer of the Year and Lud Fiser Citizen of the Year.

Call Laura at the Chamber for more info, 785-776-8829.

The mission of the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce is to foster achanging environment for business success that enhances the quality of lifein our region. We market the region, advocate for business, and provideservices to our members and customers.

Are you interested in being a member of the Manhattan Area Chamber ofCommerce? Give Kim a call at 776-8829 for more information.

This is a publication of the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce – alladvertising is the responsibility of The Manhattan Mercury. To place an ador for more information, call Samantha Fosha at 776-2200, or classdisplay@themercury.com.

Annual Meeting – Save the Date!Page 2 Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce Little Apple® Business Review January 2015

Plan to attend the Chamber’s 90th Annual Meeting & BanquetFriday, February 20, 2015 • 5:45pmManhattan Conference Center

Thank you to the following event sponsors:

Platinum Sponsor

Bronze Sponsors

Copper Sponsors

Gold Level Table SponsorAction Pact Design Arthur-Green, LLP Bartlett & West, Inc. Bayer Construction Co. Commerce Bank Corvias Military Living Flint Hills Job Corps Center INTRUST Bank The Kansas Farm Bureau Kansas State Bank K-State College of Business Administration KSU President's Office Landmark National BankManhattan Area Technical College Mercy Regional Health Center Scott Rice Office Works SMH Consultants The Trust Company

Silver Level Table SponsorAggieville Business Association BA designs, LLC Bluemont Hotel Blueville Nursery, Inc. Directorate of Morale, Welfare & Recreation ESB Financial Express Employment Professionals Flint Hills Discovery Center Four Points by Sheraton Hy-Vee KBS Constructors, Inc. LSB Bank Manhattan Surgical Hospital Merry maids New Boston Creative GroupOlsson Associates The Phone Connection Voice Networks Schultz Construction, Inc ServiceMaster Restore Sink, Gordon, & Associates LLP Public AccountantsVarney & Associates, CPA

Good conversation and great food was had at the DecemberBusiness After Hours hosted by Little Apple Toyota / Honda.Over 300 Chamber members attended this festive event.Guests were treated to wonderful entertainment by theLittle Apple Chorus.

Members winning door prizes were Tom McCoy withAccurate Inspection Services; Carol Connizzo; AndrewStreeter with Baskin Robbins; Paul Oehm withPrimeLending; and Jan Carlson with Human Resource

Management Network.

The Chamber gave away a one-year pass toBusiness After Hours to Michael Henrywith Michael Henry Photography and $50 inLittle Apple Dollars to Jared Hatesohl withUnited Bank & Trust.

Business After Hours will not be held inJanuary. See you in February atLeonardville State Bank!

January 2015 Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce Little Apple® Business Review Page 3

Thank you to the following members of the Chamber Champions and Chamber Diplomats for volunteeringto help with registration at the December Business After Hours: Linda Jones, AFLC- Linda Jones;

Clint Sandmann, Stewart Advisory Services, LLC; Lynne Hartman, Advanced Property Management, Inc.;Tony Parker, UMB Bank; and Genae Denver, Manhattan Christian College.

Upcoming Chamber Events

To make a reservation for an upcoming event, pleasecall the Chamber at 776-8829. Please join us asyour time allows.

January 16-17 Leaders’ RetreatKansas City

January 22 Good Morning Manhattan7:15 – 8:30 amManhattan Country Club

January 22 Manhattan Young Professionals - Music Trivia5:30 pmThe Bluemont

January 27 Morning Mingle7:45 – 9:00 amChamber Boardroom

January 29 Coffee & Conversation: Member/ Guest7:30 – 9:30 amChamber Boardroom

February 11 Business After Hours5:30 – 7:00 pmLSB Bank

February 20 90th Annual Meeting6:00 pmManhattan Conference Center

February 24 Member Orientation7:45 – 9:30 amChamber Boardroom

February 28 Manhattan Young ProfessionalsHabitat for Humanity Build Site

*All dates and times are subject to change.

Volunteer Thank You!Thank you to the hundreds of volunteers who gaveof their time, energy and enthusiasm in 2014 onbehalf of the Manhattan Area Chamber ofCommerce.

CongratulationsClass of 2015!Continued from page 1

January 14th at BluemontHotel at 5:30 p.m. for thenew class and alumni ofFuture Manhattan andLeadership Manhattan. A totalof five sessions will be culmi-nating in the class graduation

scheduled for April 14, 2013at the Manhattan CountryClub.

The mission of LeadershipManhattan is to ensure thevitality of our community byproviding a continuoussource of motivated leaderswho are educated about thecommunity, its challenges and

opportunities, as well astrained and inspired toassume leadership roles inthe Manhattan community atall levels.

More information aboutLeadership Manhattan, visitour website: www.manhattan.org/leader-shipmanhattan.

Leaders’Retreat 2015Continued from page 1The last day to booka hotel room at theSheraton OverlandPark Hotel at thereserved block rate is

December 30th,2014. Mention theLeaders’ Retreat orthe ManhattanChamber of Commerceto receive the blockrate of $95/night foreither single or dou-ble occupancies.

Platinum Sponsor:Sink, Gordon &Associates, LLP

Gold Sponsors:INTRUST Bankand HawleyPrinting

Co-Sponsors: Hi-Tech Interiors,Bruce McMillanAIA Architects,Flint Hills ATABus, and BayerConstruction

Chamber LeadershipContinued from page 1Committee; Lisa Coffey,Cox Media, Chamber Champions; BradEverett, Hilton Garden Inn,CVB Steering Committee;Tony Parker, UMB Bank,Diplomats; Harry Watts,Kansas Farm Bureau,Economic Development;

Kevin Murdock, JonMurdock, Inc., LeadershipManhattan; Craig Lauppe,Advanced PropertyManagement, MemberServices; Loren Pepperd,G&A Real Estate, Inc., MilitaryAffairs; Joseph Knopp,Knopp, Bannister & Nolting,P.A., Public Affairs; CarlinMurphy, Wells Fargo

Advisors, Retire to the FlintHills; Karen Streeter, VistaDrive-In, Small BusinessCouncil; Dick Hayter,Transportation; CherylGrice, Kansas StateUniversity, Workforce CenterAdvisory Board; TaraGrubb, Complete Wedding &Events, Young ProfessionalsSteering Committee.

Since our December newsletter,these businesses have reinvestedtheir investments in theChamber. The Board ofDirectors and staff thank thesebusinesses for their continuingsupport of the Chamber.

Over 50 yearsC. Clyde JonesReed & Elliott JewelersThomas Sign CompanyYorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home

41 to 50 YearsDanenberg JewelersRyan & Sons Realtors

31 to 40 YearsBlanton RealtyLittle Apple Wooden Puzzles/ Accents & ImagesMike’s Wrecker Service, Inc.

21 to 30 YearsACEware Systems, Inc.American Red CrossBowman Bowman Novick Inc.Brad SchoenColdwell Banker Realty Group OneCox CommunicationsCrown Distributing, LLC/CoorsDowntown Manhattan Inc.Dr, Kirk SchulzERA The Coderman GroupGriffith Lumber CompanyK-State Student UnionKSU Research FoundationManhattan Arts CenterMBI, Inc.

Parker Hannifin CorporationThe Ebert Mayo Design Group, Architects & Planning ConsultantsThermal Comfort Air, Inc.Thierer Construction Inc.Walnut Grove Mobile Home Park-Brensing Addn

15 to 20 YearsBest Pest Control of Manhattan, LLCCandlewood Health Mart PharmacyDesigned Business InteriorsDry Clean City, Inc.Fairfield Inn by MarriottManhattan Public LibraryRich VargoStonecreek Family PhysiciansWestern Extralite Co.

10 to 14 YearsCopy KatsLoren Pepperd, CRS,CSP,GRIMarta’s Janitorial Services, Inc.McDonald Construction

5 to 9 yearsAshley Furniture HomeStoreBrian Green Agency, Inc.K-State Communications and MarketingKCLY Radio 100.9 FMMaberry RFD Inc.New Century BankThe Salvation Army

1 to 4 yearsConsolidated PrintingJNT Company LLCJohn BallK-State Institute for the Healthand Security of Military FamiliesKFC of Manhattan

LongHorn SteakhouseMax FitnessOpportunity Funding LLCRod HarmsState Farm Insurance- Karl Kunz AgencyTom Phillips

Interim Health Care Jill Harrison, Owner 1213 Hylton Heights Rd,Suite 121Ph (785) 320-7600www.interimhealthcare.comInterim Health Care is ownedby the Stehley family fromManhattan. Our services includeskilled nursing, physical, occupa-tional and speech therapy, pri-vate duty, palliative care, staffingand Hospice.

Juice Plus+Crystal Koeneke,Independent DistributorPh (785) 210-5445ckoeneke.juiceplus.comckoeneke.towergarden.comJuice Plus+ is a whole foodbased nutrition, including juicepowder concentrates from 40different fruits, vegetables, andgrains. Juice Plus+ helps bridgethe gap between what youshould eat and what you do eateveryday. The Juice Plus+ com-pany also offers the TowerGarden, which is a unique verti-cal aeroponic growing system.

The Winged LionRalph Diaz, Owner300 Poyntz AvePh (785) 341-3718wingedlioninspiredhome.comThe Winged Lion is a uniquehome interior boutique, withthe look and feel of something alittle European, bringing warmth,comfort, charm and inspirationto all you do in yours.

Accord Hospice ofManhattan Katie Feil, Senior VicePresident 3250 Kimball AvenuePh (785) 376-0346Fx (785) 594-1360www.accordhealthgroup.comAccord Hospice provides care,comfort and support for per-sons with life-limiting conditionsas well as their families. The hos-pice team works to make theperson comfortable and relievetheir symptoms and pain for theentire length of their illness. Thehospice team provides the fol-lowing services to individuals athome, in a hospital, rehab orcare facility setting.

Life Leadership James Tesauro,Consultant/Representative/DistributorPh (203) 695-7459www.lifeleadership.com/61298886LIFE Leadership launched withthe purpose of providing world-class leadership materials tobusiness executives, entrepre-neurs, corporate climbers, pas-

tors, church leaders, administra-tors, community service leaders,public servants, teachers, par-ents, and anybody who will findthemselves in a position to lead.When it gets right down to it,leadership is for everyone.Nobody will be able to maketheir way through life withoutneeding to draw upon the tool-box of leadership.

ReinvestingReinvestingThank you forThank you forThank you forPage 4 Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce Little Apple® Business Review January 2015

Ways to GO GREEN ATWORK right now!

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These laminated passports are great for businessesthat regularly send representatives to Business AfterHours. Monthly checks or expense reimbursementsare eliminated. And, best of all, at $48 each you saveup to $72 annually over the usual $5-10 donation.

Passports are not specific to one person, so multiplepeople may enter on one passport. An RSVP is stillrequested. Interested? Please contact Laura Andersonat laura@manhattan.org or call the Chamber office at776-8829.

Did You Know?

Share your good news with the Chamber throughMembers in the News online section.

The Manhattan AreaChamber of Commerce isdedicated to helping ourmembers grow and prosper.

"Members in the News"offers FREE exposure tomembers. Has your businesshired new staff, been recog-nized or received an award,upgraded its products orservice offerings, changed itsname or location or reacheda milestone? Have youchanged jobs or been pro-moted or honored? If youanswered "yes" to any ofthese questions, we want toshare it on the Chamber'swebsite at www.manhattan-chamber.org. Email yourgood news to LauraAnderson at laura@manhat-tan.org.

Articles & Press Releases.The Chamber reserves theright to review, approve andpost releases that are appro-priate for the website.

“I have a dream that one daythis nation will rise up and liveout the true meaning of itscreed: We hold these truths to beself-evident, that all men are cre-ated equal."

Sound familiar? This famous quote was said byMartin Luther King Jr. in 1964 as a call for peace atone of history’s most remembered addresses.Over 50 years later, we must still take time to cel-ebrate the individuals who stood for somethingmore than themselves, and Manhattan is a greatplace to pay tribute to the voice Martin LutherKing Jr. gave to many.

There are many ways to celebrate in theManhattan community. Participate in theManhattan Public Library’s Art and Writing

Contest. Details found on www.mhklibrary.org.On Saturday, January 17, from 6:00-7:30 PM theArt & Writing Contest winners will be recognizedat Flint Hills Christian School during the MLK JRDay Celebration. There will also be a candlelightvigil. Other events you can attend are SundaySupper on January 18from 4:30-6:30 PM atChristian FellowshipChurch or PrayerBreakfast at 8:00 AMon January 19 at theFour Points bySheraton. There willalso be a communitycelebration at theManhattan TownCenter from 10:00AM-4:00 PM onJanuary 19. TheCeremony for the

MLK JR Art & Writing Contest will be held at12:00 PM on January 19 at the Manhattan TownCenter mall. All of these calendar events are partof the Martin Luther King Jr CommunityCelebration.

January 2015Volume 15, Issue 1A publication of the

ManhattanConvention &Visitors Bureau

Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day!

New Year, New You!As 2015 begins, take time to focus on yourself. Get inshape at one of our many gyms, pamper yourself at ourwide selection of spas, or stop to get a drink at our varietyof coffee shops. The dining scene continues to explode, sogo on a date with your significant other or a group offriends. Don’t forget to check out the immersive experi-ence at the Flint Hills Discovery Center, along with theircreative temporary exhibits.

Arts and culture is outstanding in The Little Apple®, so viewan art exhibit at the Strecker-Nelson Gallery of Art or TheBeach Museum of Art. Many showings will be available atthese, as well as at the Manhattan Arts Center.

CVB to Attend TradeshowsJanuary is a busy month for the Manhattan Convention and Visitors Bureau. Marcia Rozell,Tourism Sales Manager, will hit the road, attending three tradeshows in three weeks.Tradeshows are utilized to sell our community to people who may have not considered itas a destination before their tradeshow impression. Much work goes into preparing forthese shows, since it is a limitedtime to show the big thingsoffered in The Little Apple®.

Shows for 2015 include theAmerican Bus Association in St Louis focusing on bus touroperators, the Travel andAdventure Show in Chicago with leisure travels and the KC Boat and Sportshow with outdoor enthusiasts.

Here come theBridesThe Manhattan Bridal Show is Sunday, Jan. 18th fromnoon to 4:00 p.m. Sample all the area vendors andservices for wedding planning, whether you’re justbeginning to plan, or need one final detail to fall intoplace. Find ideas at the K-State Alumni Center. All arewelcome to attend. There will be numerous doorprizes and other giveaways. www.mhkbridalshow.com

Flint Hills Bridal Show is January 11, Noon-5:00 p.m. atthe Manhattan Conference Center. Admission is free.www.flinthillsbridalshow.com

2015 Visitor Guidesare here!It’s a new year, a new cover and up-to-date informationabout Manhattan!100,000 guides go out each year to meet-ing and conference attendees, leisure tourists, travel writers,hotel visitors, and all who are interested in The LittleApple®. The visitor guide is designed and created in-house.

Copies areavailable attheManhattanConventionand VisitorsBureau office, 501 PoyntzAvenue. We can’twait to see you inManhattan thisyear!

View online at visitmanhattanks.org

2014 Top 5 Weekly Occupancy According to the Smith Travel Research (STR) report, the top 5 weeks of meeting inManhattan in 2014 was…….JUNE! Our occupancy the 2nd week of June was nearly 78%as Manhattan hosted several conferences during that week - one which was the NationalWalnut Council andhad never met inManhattan before,bringing over 200attendees to Manhattanfrom across the UnitedStates.. During June wehosted a variety ofactivities, from confer-ences, youth sports,Country MusicFestivals, group tours.All these events makeManhattan the destina-tion of choice!

K-State BasketballSupport the K-State Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams, as well as all other Wildcat sports.Full calendar of events can be found at www.kstatesports.com.

Welcome, Luke!The ManhattanConvention andVisitors Bureau ispleased to welcomeLuke Wiggins tothe team as the newConvention SalesManager. Luke is aKansas StateUniversity grad, witha degree inEntrepreneurship. Luke is excited tomove back to TheLittle Apple® afterspending time in Kansas City on the New BusinessDevelopment team at the Sheraton Hotel and Westin atCrown Center in Kansas City. With his background in thehospitality industry, we know he will have no problemunderstanding the meetings and convention market inManhattan. In his spare time, he loves watching all types ofsports, meeting new people, eating Mexican food and read-ing good books.

Luke’s position as the Convention Sales Manager requiresmany job responsibilities. As Convention Sales Manager, heis responsible for selling the Manhattan community as ameeting destination. He will focus on building and main-taining client rapport, and providing statistical reporting.The Convention Sales Manager is also responsible for pro-gram development and producing tourism promotionmaterials, and coordinating itineraries for meeting groups.We are looking forward to adding his skills and talents tothe Manhattan Convention and Visitor Bureau team!

The 2014-2015 McCain PerformanceSeries offers an outstanding lineup with 30Broadway performances, world renownedartists and attractions taking the stage.Don’t delay in planning a date night ortwo, as we anticipate many of these per-formances being a sell-out this year.

Shatner’s WorldLarger than life performanceJanuary 22, 7:30 PM

Dancing Pros LiveWorld’s finest dancers battle it outJanuary 29, 8:00 PM

Sister ActBroadway’s feel-amazing musicalcomedyFebruary 6, 7:30 PM

McCain Student ShowcaseK-State students share achievementsFebruary 15, 4:00 PM

Circus OZ: But Wait… There’s MoreCircus show for all agesFebruary 17, 7:30 PM

Date Opponent / Event Location01/03/15 at Oklahoma StateTV Gallagher-Iba Arena TBA01/07/15 vs. TCU TV Bramlage Coliseum 8:00 PMCT01/10/15 at Oklahoma TV Lloyd Noble Center 6:00 PMCT01/14/15 vs. Texas Tech TV Bramlage Coliseum 7:00 PMCT01/17/15 vs. Baylor TV Bramlage Coliseum 2:00 PMCT01/20/15 at Iowa State TV Hilton Coliseum 6:00 PMCT01/24/15 vs. Oklahoma StateTV Bramlage Coliseum 11:00AMCT01/27/15 vs. West Virginia TV Bramlage Coliseum 6:00 PMCT01/31/15 at Kansas TV Allen Fieldhouse 1:00 PMCT

K-State Men’s Home Basketball Schedule

Date Opponent / Event Location01/03/15 at Iowa State * Ames, Iowa 1:00 p.m. CT01/06/15 vs. Baylor * TV Bramlage Coliseum 7:00 p.m. CT01/11/15 vs. Kansas * TV Bramlage Coliseum 1:00 p.m. CT01/14/15 at Oklahoma State * Stillwater, Okla. 7:00 p.m. CT01/17/15 vs. Iowa State * Bramlage Coliseum 7:00 p.m. CT01/21/15 at West Virginia * Morgantown, W. Va. 6:00 p.m. CT01/24/15 at Baylor * Waco, Texas 11:00 a.m. CT01/28/15 vs. Oklahoma State * Bramlage Coliseum 7:00 p.m. CT01/31/15 at Texas Tech * Lubbock, Texas 3:00 p.m. CT

K-State Women’s Home Basketball Schedule

Dancing Pros Live

Circus Oz

McCain Performance Series

Sister Act

CONNECT WITH US!Visit Manhattan Kansas

@meetnmanhattan

Manhattan CVB

Visit Manhattan

CVBServicesWhen Manhattan is the destina-tion of choice, the ManhattanConvention and Visitors Bureauassists in many ways. We offercomplimentary services tomeeting planners. As a Plannerconsiders hosting a meeting orconvention in The Little Apple®,we host site visits, allowing youto tour the meeting facilities youare considering for your meet-ing. The Manhattan Conventionand Visitors Bureau will provideyou with written bid proposalstailored to your site selectionrequirements. Once Manhattanis determined as your meeting

venue – during your conferencewe will provide you with a gen-eral Manhattan information dis-play, welcome packets andnametags and friendly registra-tion assistance with our LittleApple Corps volunteers.

The Manhattan Convention andVisitors Bureau works hand inhand with meeting planners toprovide creative programmingoptions, speaker and entertain-ment options, guided tours andprograms, as well as arrangewelcome speeches by local dig-nitaries, and promotional assis-tance with media and websitepromotion. We look forward topartnering with you and manysuccessful planners as you makeplans to Meet in Manhattan in2015 and beyond!

The Manhattan Convention andVisitors Bureau maintain twonew websites which cater tomeeting planners. Check us outon Cvent and MeetKS. Both areutilized in promoting our area asa premier meeting destination.Cvent is a national databasewhich lists Manhattan as a meet-ing supplier with a destinationguide describing all things “meet-ing” in The Little Apple®.MeetKS is a coalition effort ofthe Kansas Department ofWildlife, Parks and Tourism toshowcase all of the meeting des-tinations within the state ofKansas. We are pleased to belisted on both of these sites asthey will increase our meetingplanner traffic.

Karen Hibbard, Directorkaren@manhattan.org

Marcia Rozell, Tourism SalesManager

marcia@manhattan.org

Kendra Dekat, AdministrativeAssistant/ Service Coordinator

kendra@manhattan.org

Luke Wiggins, Convention SalesManager

luke@manhattan.org

Manhattan Convention & Visitors Bureau Staff

January 20156 K-State Women's Basketball v.

BaylorBramlage Coliseum7:00 PM800-221-2287

7 K-State Men's Basketball v. TCUBramlage Coliseum8:00 PM800-221-2287

8 Forces II: Ration to FashionFlint Hills Discovery Center7:00 PM785-587-2726

11 K-State Women's Basketball v. KansasBramlage Coliseum1:00 PM800-221-2287

11 Keepers in Action: Happy Zoo Year!Sunset Zoo12:00-4:30 PM785-587-2737

11 Flint Hills Bridal ShowManhattan Conference Center12:00-5:00 PM785-539-7111

12-2/21 Lindsey Yankey ExhibitManhattan Arts Center12:00-4:00 PM785-537-4420

14 K-State Men's Basketball v. Texas TechBramlage Coliseum7:00 PM800-221-2287

15 Harlem GlobetrottersBramlage Coliseum7:00 PM

17 K-State Women's Basketball v. Iowa StateBramlage Coliseum7:00 PM800-221-2287

17 Blackbeard the PirateManhattan Arts Center3:00-8:00 PM785-537-4420

17 K-State Men's Basketball v. BaylorBramlage Coliseum2:00 PM800-221-2287

19 Martin Luther King, Jr Day CelebrationManhattan Town Center785-539-3500

22 McCain Performance Series: Shatner's WorldMcCain Auditorium, K-State7:30 PM785-532-6428

22 Film Screening: Spies of MississippiBeach Museum of Art, K-State7:00 PM785-532-7718

23-24 Circle Mirror TransformationManhattan Arts Center7:30-9:30 PM785-537-4420

24 K-State Men's Basketball v. Oklahoma StateBramlage Coliseum11:00 AM800-221-2287

27 K-State Men's Basketball v. WestVirginiaBramlage Coliseum6:00 PM800-221-2287

27- 2/5 Klicks for Kids Photo DisplayManhattan Town Center785-539-3500

28 K-State Women's Basketball v. Oklahoma StateBramlage Coliseum7:00 PM800-221-2287

29 McCain Performance Series: Dancing Pros LiveMcCain Auditorium, K-State8:00 PM785-532-6428

30 Evening of Jazz with Wayne GoinsManhattan Arts Center7:30-9:30 PM785-537-4420

30 Hale Library Concert Series: A Century of Gail KubikHemisphere Room, KSU Hale Library7:30-10:00 PM785-532-7442

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

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

Brad Everett, Chair, HotelEvan Grier, DiningBernie Haney, Youth/SportsTodd Holmberg, Entertainment/KSUJennifer Fritchen, HotelMeredith McKee, HotelTerry Olson, RetailWayne Rouse, EntertainmentRod Harms, Attraction

Jeff Wolfe, Meeting Planner/ KSU

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

Manhattan CVB Steering Committee

January..................................Anticipated Attendance NumbersConferences/Meetings/Reunions23 Young Farmers and Ranchers of Kansas Annual Conference ....600

Sporting Events17 Manhattan Optimist Kids Wrestling Club Little Apple Classic ..600

Special Event03 Eagle Day at Tuttle Creek Lake .........................................................20017-19 Martin Luther King Jr Celebrations

CVB Mission Statement: To increase to local area economy by attracting visitors.

Tourism To Take TopekaWednesday, February 11th, Tourism professionals fromacross the state of Kansas will descend upon Topeka toshow the Power of Travel and the impact tourism has onthe entire state. Mark your calendars now to attend thisgreat event, sponsored by the Travel Industry Association ofKansas (TIAK). The tourism industry will be conductingoffice visits to legislators, educational seminars, and com-pleting the day with an evening of tourism – showcasingKansas’ many attractions to our elected officials.

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Tuesday, January 27 7:45 – 9:00am

Chamber Boardroom501 Poyntz Ave

Come Mingle with us!

The Morning Mingle is a funand informal networkinggroup open to all members ofthe Manhattan Area Chamberof Commerce. This is a fan-tastic opportunity to connectwith fellow Chamber mem-bers, make new contacts,

exchange busi-ness cards andcreate businesspartnerships.

This unique net-working oppor-

tunity shines the spotlight oneach attendee individually,allowing them to introducethemselves and give a short“commercial” for their busi-ness. Don’t forget to bringbusiness cards! You can placea stack on the business cardbuffet to share with otherattendees.

Registration and networkingstarts at 7:45am with intro-ductions beginning promptly

at 8:00. Attendees will eachhave 30 seconds to addressthe group.

Admission is a buck and abusiness card (payable at thedoor). Reservations arerequired as seating is limited.You may register online atwww.manhattanchamber.org,by emailing chamber@man-hattan.org or call theChamber office at 785-776-8829.

Sponsored by:

Pottberg Gassman &Hoffman Wins CustomerSuperstar Award atThomson Reuters SYNER-GY 2014Pottberg Gassman & Hoffman,Chtd. CPAs, with offices inAbilene, Junction City andManhattan, has been recognizedwith the Taxologist Award fromThomson Reuters. ThomsonReuters inaugural CustomerSuperstar Awards were pre-

sented during SYNERGY 2014,the company’s 34th annualUsers’ Conference for tax andaccounting professionals, inNational Harbor, Maryland.

K+STAT opens second locationK+STAT is now open at twolocations with the opening ofKSTAT West at 711 CommonsPlace, north of Target.

K+STAT Urgent Care providesminor illness and injury care,DOT and work physicals,Workers Compensation servic-es and other routine health andsports physicals.

Hours of operation at bothfacilities are from 9 a.m. to 8p.m. Monday to Saturday and10a .m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.K+STAT east is near Walmart at930 Hayes Drive.

Noteworthy NewsNoteworthy News

January 16-17Leaders’ Retreat in Kansas CityJanuary 22Good Morning Manhattan –Manhattan Country ClubJanuary 22Manhattan Young Professionals -Music Trivia at The BluemontJanuary 27Morning Mingle - ChamberBoardroomJanuary 29Coffee & Conversation: Member/Guest - Chamber Boardroom February 11Business After Hours February 20Annual Meeting @ ManhattanConference CenterFebruary 24Member Orientation – ChamberBoardroomFebruary 28Manhattan Young Professionals atHabitat for Humanity build siteMarch 11Business After Hours March 172nd & 3rd Year Member Event –Chamber BoardroomMarch 19Good Morning Manhattan –Manhattan Country ClubMarch 24Morning Mingle – ChamberBoardroomApril 8Business After Hours April 10Coffee & Conversation:Member/Guest - ChamberBoardroom April 14Member Orientation – ChamberBoardroomMay 13Business After Hours May 19Morning Mingle – ChamberBoardroomMay 21Good Morning Manhattan –Manhattan Country Club June 10Business After Hours

June 23Member Orientation – ChamberBoardroomJuly 8Business After Hours July 16Good Morning Manhattan! –Manhattan Country Club July 23Coffee & Conversation:Member/Guest - ChamberBoardroomJuly 28Morning Mingle – ChamberBoardroomAugust 12Business Showcase – Four Pointsby SheratonAugust 25Member Orientation – ChamberBoardroomAugust 272nd & 3rd Year Member Event –Chamber BoardroomSeptember 9Business After Hours September 10-11Annual Volunteer Delivery BlitzSeptember 17Good Morning Manhattan! –Manhattan Country ClubSeptember 22Morning Mingle – ChamberBoardroomOctober 14Business After Hours October 22Customer Service Seminar October 27Member Orientation – ChamberBoardroomOctober 29Coffee & Conversation:Member/Guest - ChamberBoardroomNovember 11Business After Hours November 19Good Morning Manhattan! –Manhattan Country Club November 24Morning Mingle – ChamberBoardroomDecember 9Business After Hours

2015 Calendar of Events*

* All dates and locations are subject to change.

New MembershipCoordinatorJennifer Bixby joins the staff in theMembership Division as the MembershipCoordinator. Jennifer joins us with over 10years of experience in volunteer manage-ment. Jennifer is a graduate of Kansas StateUniversity and just recently completed herMaster’s Degree in Human ResourceManagement from Fort Hays State University.Jennifer lives in Manhattan with her husband,Jared, and two kids, Emerson, 5, and Killian, 3. Jennifer enjoys cooking, home improvementshows, traveling, and trying new foods, wine, and craft beers! Jennifer is very excited to be apart of the Chamber family.

Business BarometerNovember 2013 November 2014

BUILDING PERMITS - source: City of Manhattan

Total Issued 42 34

Residential $4,020,271 $5,042,194

Non-Residential $19,173,210 $2,913,971

Permit Fees Paid $42,980 $41,111

RETAIL SALES (Manhattan) - source: City of Manhattan

Retail Sales $82,578,400 $95,591,000

Sales Tax Collections $825,784 $955,910

MANHATTAN AIR PASSENGER TRAFFIC - MHK airport

Enplanement 5,763 5,058

Deplanement 5,765 4,914

2015 – A New Year! I’d like to take time this January to thankall our Military Relations Committee (MRC) members – GreenSuiter and civilian alike. Your participation, whether by attendingevents, donating items or time or sponsoring events is whatmakes our MRC grow each and every year.

We ended the year with our monthly MRC Luncheon atManhattan Country Club featuring guest speaker LTC (RET)Art DeGroat, Executive Director of Military and Veteran’sAffairs at K-State. For the second month in a row our atten-dance topped 100 guests with a few from as far as Topeka andMcConnel Air force Base in Wichita. We are growing by leapsand bounds and have you, our loyal MRC members, to thank.

The MRC partnered up with K-State Military Affairs to cosponsora K-State Basketball outing for newcomers to Fort Riley. Howexciting to see our MRC Logo up on the big screen atBramlage Coliseum!

A few events to look for early in the New Year:Tuesday, January 20th at 6:30pm: Yellow Ribbon Social atBellus Academy

Thursday, January 22nd at 7:30am: Joint MRC and JC MACBreakfast at Riley’s Conference Center featuring Guest speakerCOL Risa Ware, Commander Irwin Army Community Hospital

Wednesday, February 4th at 11:30am: MRC Luncheon atFour Points by Sheraton, speaker to be announced

Thank you again, may the year ahead bring you good luck, success, health and happiness.

Military Update

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FORT RILEY COMMUNITY LISTENING SESSION

Please save the date and mark it on your calendar...Monday, February 9, 2015.

The next phase of the Army Force Structure and Stationing Decision process is the commu-nity listening session. The Fort Riley Community Listening Session is now scheduled forMonday, February 9th at 3:30 in the afternoon at the Geary County Convention Center. Thelistening session is an opportunity for the community to provide input to Army leaders onthe Army's decision process of reducing the Active Army Component end strength. Comemake your voice heard and show your support of Fort Riley.

This program was creat-ed, designed and cri-tiqued by members andnon-members for areabusiness men andwomen. Attendees areprovided the opportuni-ty to learn about theManhattan AreaChamber of Commerceand its membershipwhile sharing whatmakes theirbusiness/organizationspecial and unique.

“Would recommend highly.”~ Joel Salts, BlueDoor4Property Management

"Excellent program formembers to give testimoni-als on what the Chambercan do for you and what ithas done for them."~ Valon Jones, Flint HillsBreadbasket

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

The program is limitedto 8 members and 8guests to attend and isfree to all.

2015 Coffee &Conversation:Member/GuestProgram dates:• Thursday, January 29th • Friday, April 10th • Thursday, July 23rd • Thursday, October 29th

Interested in becoming amember and attendingan upcoming Coffee &

Conversation program?Please contact KimDahlsten, Director ofMembershipDevelopment, 776-8829or kim@manhattan.orgfor more informationand available dates.

What is theChamber?The Manhattan AreaChamber of Commerceis a nonprofit, voluntaryorganization of citizensworking together to sup-port the business devel-opment of Manhattanand make it a betterplace to work and live.Since incorporation in1925, the Chamber andits many volunteers haveinvested their time andmoney to work togetherand accomplish objec-tives that are impossibleto do alone

Interested in becoming a member, but would like to know more?Join us for a Coffee & Conversation: Member / GuestProgram. Coffee & Conversation.

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Committee involvementoffers members an excellentopportunity to take an activerole in planning and imple-menting programs and strate-gies to achieve the Chamber'sgoals. While participating oncommittees, you will be net-working with other members,increasing the visibility ofyour company name, and ulti-mately enhancing the effec-tiveness of your Chambermembership.

Always keep in mind thatyour Chamber membership isa company-wide membership,so feel free to share the com-mittee list with others inyour company.

Chamber ChampionsThe public relations arm ofthe Chamber; attend ribboncuttings and ground breakings.Staff liaison: Kim Dahlsten,kim@manhattan.org or 785-776-8829

DiplomatsLead new member retentionefforts to increase memberinvolvement.Staff liaison: Kim Dahlsten,kim@manhattan.org or785-776-8829

Manhattan YoungProfessionalsHelps establish social andprofessional opportunities forprofessionals between the ages of 21-40. Staff liaison: Dena Huff,dena@manhattan.org or 785-776-8829

Member ServicesDevelop new programs andservices for the membership.Staff liaison: Laura Anderson,laura@manhattan.org or 785-776-8829

Military RelationsFoster good relationsbetween Fort Riley personneland the Manhattan businesscommunity.Staff liaison: Janet Nichols,janet@manhattan.org or 785-776-8829

Public PolicyMonitor legislative and specific issues affecting thebusiness community.Staff liaison: Lyle Butler,lyle@manhattan.org or 785-776-8829

Retire to the Flint HillsCommitteeIdentify, attract and retainretirees to reside in theManhattan area.Staff liaison: John Pagen,johnp@manhattan.org or785-776-8829

Small Business CouncilThe Council serves as anadvocate and sounding boardfor small business owners;provides educational oppor-tunities and training on issuesspecifically affecting smallbusinesses; acts as a voice forsmall business and offersopportunities for develop-ment through networking andChamber programs. Staff liaison: Trent Armbrust,trent@manhattan.org or 785-776-8829

Workforce AdvisoryBoardEstablish and maintain part-nerships with employers andagencies to encourage utiliza-tion of services available atarea workforce centers. Staff liaison: John Pagen,johnp@manhattan.org or785-776-8829

Resolve to be involved in 2015

Start your day off with breakfast and some early morning networking. Coffee and network-ing will begin at 7:15am followed by a breakfast buffet and three speakers that will shareinformation about local topics of interests to the community.

Register online at www.manhattanchamber.org or by calling 776-8829. The cost is $20 permember or $35 for non-members.

Sponsored by:

Thursday, January 227:15 – 8:30am

at the ManhattanCountry Club

2014-2015 Farm & Home County Plat &Directories are now available for purchaseat the Riley County Clerks Office, CountyOffice Building, 110 Courthouse Plaza.

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4th Street Lofts411 S 4th St(785) 761-6562

www.4thstreet-lofts.com

Short Stop/Which Wich8207 Southport Drive(785) 320-7476www.leiszler.com

GTM Showroom Store520 McCall Road(785) 537-8822www.gtmsportswear.com

Salisbury Construction and Supply8224 South Port Drive

(785) 537-6200www.salisburyco.com

Interim Health Care1213 Hylton Heights Rd, Suite 121

(785) 320-7600www.interimhealthcare.com

Via Christi Post-Acute Care Clinic2800 Willow Grove Road

(785) 539-7671www.viachristivillages.org

Legacy Realty of Kansas3901 Vanesta Drive, Suite A

(785) 776-6485www.legacyhomesmanhattanks.com