A publication of the Manhattan Area Chamber of CommerceAugust 2013, Volume 9, Issue 8, 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

Little Apple® Dollars for Back-to-School Shopping

Connect with theManhattan Area

Chamber ofCommerce through

Social Media.

What Are Little AppleDollars?Little Apple Dollars are legaltender checks, guaranteed bythe Chamber, that can beredeemed at over 100Manhattan Chamber businessesfor whatever the recipientdesires. Each check includes alist of all businesses acceptingLittle Apple Dollars.

Besides using them for back-to-school shopping, they can begiven for any occasion. Such as

birthdays, anniversaries, wed-dings, employee incentives, orachievement awards.

Why Should I Buy LittleApple Dollars?Your Manhattan Area Chamberof Commerce is working hardto keep shopping dollars inManhattan. Little Apple Dollarsencourage people to shop local-ly which, in turn, strengthensour economy and supports busi-ness growth.

Where Do I Get LittleApple Dollars?Little Apple Dollars can be pur-chased in denominations of $5 -$100 at no cost other than theface value of the check. Theyare available at the Chamberoffice, 501 Poyntz Ave, between8:00am – 5:00pm on weekdays.Please call ahead for orders offive or more checks to ensuretimely completion.

Can My Business Participatein the Little Apple Dollar

Program?All Chambermembers can be a part of thisprogram. There is no cost to beincluded! Participating business-es will be listed on theChamber’s website, the cardincluded with each check pur-chased, and included in other

Little Apple Dollar marketingmaterials.

That’s FREE advertising! Contactthe Chamber office at 785-776-8829 to sign up.

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The Kansas Department of Commercedesignates June as Business AppreciationMonth, a celebration of Kansas business-es and their contributions to local com-munities and the state economy.Businesses can be nominated by anyindividual or organization.

Four Manhattan Area Chamber ofCommerce member businesses wererecognized this year in one of four cate-gories: Service, Hospital/Non-Profit,Manufacturing/Distribution and Retail.

Regional winners included The TrustCompany in Service and RSVP of theFlint Hills, Inc. in Hospital/Non-Profit.Merit Award winners included Five StarVending Co. inManufacturing/Distribution and Kistner’sFlowers in Retail.

“It is fantastic that we are able to honorthese outstanding businesses,” KansasCommerce Secretary Pat George said.“Our businesses are job creators and

engines of eco-nomic growth.BusinessAppreciationMonth is agreat way torecognize thetremendouscontributionsthat they maketo their com-munities and toKansas.”

Lyle Peterson,NortheastRegion Project Manager for the KansasDepartment of Commerce, said “it is apleasure to serve a region with so manytalented business leaders like the onesreceiving this award in 2013.”

The Chamber of Commerce congratu-lates the nominated businesses andthanks ALL of our area businesses fortheir hard work, time and effort. Local

businesses add life to our community.They create jobs, drive economicgrowth and provide the goods and services that we often take for granted.THANK YOU area businesses for mak-ing the Manhattan area a great place tolive and do business.

Kansas Department ofCommerce Names BusinessAppreciation Month Winners

(L to R) Award recipients: Matt Douglas, Kistner’s Flowers; Bronwyn Douglas,Kistner’s Flowers; Mark Knackendoffel, The Trust Company; Lori Bishop, RSVPof the Flint Hills, Inc.; Chuck Lyman, The Trust Company; Pat Hudgins, RSVP ofthe Flint Hills, Inc.; Terry Francis, Five Star Vending Co.

The mission of the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce isto foster a changing environment for business success thatenhances the quality of life in our region. We market theregion, advocate for business, and provide services to ourmembers and customers.

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

This is a publication of the Manhattan Area Chamber ofCommerce – all advertising is the responsibility of TheManhattan Mercury. To place an ad or for more information,call Logan Kirk at 776-2200, or classdisplay@themercury.com.

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Since our July newsletter,these businesses havereinvested their invest-ments in the Chamber.The Board of Directorsand staff thank thesebusinesses for their con-tinuing support of theChamber.

Over 15 YearsAlan Clark Body Shop, Inc.

Alliance PropertyManagement, Inc. Briggs Auto Group, Inc. Candlewood Frame ShopDara’s Fast Lane Inc.Economy ElectricFamily and Implant Dentistry

Homestead Rental, Inc. Houston Street BallroomK-State Division of Continuing Education

Midas Auto Service & Tire Mid-America Piano, LLCOptical Perspectives/ Vision SourceOrazem & Scalora Engineering, P.A.

Parker Hannifin Corporation

PBC, Inc. Pottowatomie County Econ. Dev’t Corp.

10 to 14 YearsCustom Wood ProductsFive Star VendingGrand Mere RealtyManhattan Housing Authority

McDonald’sRiddles Jewelry Robert K. LarsenRod FranzRon WilsonStandard Plumbing, Inc. Tuttle Creek State ParkWalgreens #7060

5 to 9 YearsBellus Academy LLCESB FinancialFrontier Farm CreditManhattan Magazine/ Sunflower Publishing

McAlister’s DeliMerle NormanReal Estate ShowcaseThe Women’s Health Group, PA

1 to 4 YearsAssociation of the United States Army

Big Poppi Bicycle Co.Cox Bros. BBQ & Smokehouse

CrecheDave Lewis Entertainment

della VoceDick’s Sporting GoodsFlint Hills Christian School

Midas Auto Service & Tire Olive GardenParkwood Inn & SuitesPreferred Health Systems, Inc.

ServiceMaster Cleaning Services by AAA

Tindall Orthodontics

Excel Linen SupplyMargaret Marsala,Sales Rep/CustomerService501 Funston Street,Kansas CityPh (816) 842-6565Fx (816) 842-1084www.excellinen.comWe are the largest Food& Beverage only Linenrental company in theMidwest. We rent towels,aprons, napkins (over 25colors), table cloths,rugs, logo mats, and chefapparel. We process cus-tomer owned goods, werent and process hotellinens. We are a local,family owned and oper-ated linen rental service.We are able to accom-modate special linens -sizes and colors. We areable to customize thepricing method toaccommodate yourneeds. We direct sellbaseball caps, shirts -embroidered and screenprinted, we sell golf tow-els, jackets, table skirts,and spandex contourtable covers.

Crossroad RealEstate and Auction,LLC Terri Hollenbeck,Broker/Owner7840 E US Highway 24Ph (785) 539-2732Fx (785) 539-2734www.kscrossroads.comCrossroads provides tra-ditional real estate serv-ices of listing and Buyeragency for residential,multi-family, develop-ments, land and farm &ranch properties. Theywork closely with land-lords and property man-agers to offer housingsolutions for all cus-tomers. Crossroads alsooffers professional auc-tion services for realestate and personalproperty of all kinds.Auctions are very timeand price efficient toolsto consider when itcomes time to sell. Callus to learn more!

NXGEN Anissa Hudak, AreaManager 940 Spokane Avenue,Suite 5, Whitefish, MTPh (913) 333-8716Fx (913) 828-4303www.nxgen.comNXGEN has more thana decade of experiencein delivering completepayment processing solu-tions to businesses, gov-ernment entities andnonprofit organizationsthroughout the world.That experience spans alltypes of industries andlets us provide morethan just great rates. Wedeliver focused solutionsand support that notonly enable our cus-tomers meet their spe-cific challenges but helpthem improve opera-tions and lower theiroverall processing costs.

Carpet CleanseJason Meysenburg,Owner 4701 Fort RileyBoulevard, Suite B Ph (785) 776-1927www.carpetcleanse.info Carpet Cleanse is a pro-fessional carpet cleaningcompany servingManhattan & surroundingareas.

Bow Wow MeowFred Borck1120 Westport Drive Ph (785) 776-2323Bow Wow Meow pro-vides the most nutritiousdog and cat foods avail-able. Meat (Protein) notGrains (Carbohydrates)is the difference betweenours and the big boxstore brands. Your petwill quickly know the dif-ference. Come in foryour free sample today.

H & A PropertiesJim Hood, Owner3050 Shane Creek LnPh (785) 410-8502Specializing in executivelevel home rentals.Military, KSU faculty &staff and local profes-sionals welcome.Ensuring top qualityhome management forhomeowners for contin-ued rental or eventualsale.

ReinvestingReinvestingThank you forThank you forThank you for

Ways to GOGREEN AT

WORK rightnow!

Use CFL or LEDlight bulbs andopt for natural

light when possi-ble. “Artificial

lighting accountsfor 44 percent ofthe electricityuse in officebuildings”

according to theSierra Club.

Thank you to the Friendsof Sunset Zoo for hostingover 225 Chamber mem-bers to an outstandingBusiness After Hours in July.Guests were hosted in theNature Exploration Centerand several docents walkedaround with animals fromthe zoo.

Door prize winners includ-ed: Jim Adams with FirstNational Bank of Wamego

and Sue Schindler withRedi Systems.

The Chamber gave away aone-year pass to BusinessAfter Hours to MollyBrockman of Capstone3D and $50 in Little AppleDollars to Kevin Robel ofRobel Graphics.

Thank you to the following members of the ChamberChampions and Chamber Diplomats for volunteeringto help with registration at the July Business AfterHours: Christine Benne and Craig Lauppe with

Advanced Property Management.

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Upcoming Chamber Events

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

August 1 Ribbon Cutting4:30 pmAlternative Consumer Transportation (Act 4 Safety) LLC 1115 Westport Drive, Suite D3

August 9 Manhattan Young ProfessionsalsAggieville Olympics5:30pmKite’s Bar & Grill

August 14 Business Showcase4:30 – 7:30 pmLocation: Four Points by Sheraton

August 27 Member Orientation: You Belong! What’s Next?7:45 – 9:30 amChamber BoardroomReservations required

August 30 Ribbon Cutting2:00 pmScenic Pointe Apartments (Manhattan Area Housing Partnership, Inc. project)Scenic Drive & Stone Crest Court

September 11 Business After Hours 5:30 – 7:00 pmHost: KSU Athletics

September 19 Good Morning Manhattan! 7:15 – 8:30 amManhattan Country

September 24 Morning Mingle 7:45 – 9:00 amChamber Boardroom

*All dates and times are subject to change.

Wednesday, August 14, 20134:30 – 7:30 pm

held at the Four Points by Sheraton 530 Richards Drive

Event Sponsor: The Business Showcase pro-vides the perfect venue for allChamber members to high-light their products & services,build relationships with new &existing customers, and pro-mote events & memberships.

Beverages provided by:

This special Business After Hours event will feature 50 member businesses showcasing theirgoods and services.

Reservations and Payment Information:• Attend the Business Showcase for $5 per member if you register and pay

in advance. • The cost at the door is $10.• Business After Hours punchcards will be accepted.• If you wish to register and pay online, visit www.manhattanchamber.org. • You may also register by calling the Chamber at 785-776-8829.• If you wish to register and pay in person, visit the Chamber office at

501 Poyntz Ave. • Pre-paid reservations may be made until Tuesday, August 13 at 12:00pm.

Prepay for Business AfterHours and save $$$

These laminated passports are great for businesses thatregularly send representatives to Business After Hours.Monthly checks or expense reimbursements are elimi-nated. And, best of all, at $48 each you save up to $72annually 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 Kathy Stevens atkathy@manhattan.org or call the Chamber office at776-8829.

Manhattan Regional AirportAdvanced Property Management

American Red CrossAmeriprise Financial Services, Inc.

BA designsBaker University - SPGSBellus AcademyBHS ConstructionBlue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas

Blueville NurseryCandlewood Suites Manhattan

Cheney Construction, Inc.Colbert Hills Golf Course & Restaurant

Energy Center – Manhattan Pool

Express Employment Professionals

Farmers Insurance – Sean Morgan Agency

First National Bank of WamegoFlint Hills Christian SchoolGenstler Eye CenterGTM SportswearHartland Hearing Care Centers

HealthSource of ManhattanHomecare and HospiceKansuranceKatalyst Sign & GrafixKCLY Radio for GrownupsK-State Challenge CourseK-State Div. of Continuing Education

K-State Federal Credit UnionK-State Student UnionLSB BankManhattan Christian CollegeManhattan Country Club

Meadowlark HillsMercy Regional Health Center

Merle NormanNichols ChiropracticPawnee Mental HealthPhone ConnectionRiddle's JewelryRSVP of the Flint Hills, Inc.Scott Rice Office WorksSecured Payroll PartnersServiceMaster Cleaning Services by AAA

Sunflower BankThrivent Financial forLutheransUMB BankUS CellularVia Christi Village ManhattanVibe-it

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Little Apple® Dollarsfor Back-to-SchoolShopping

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• 3C Carriage Service, LLC • Al Langton Insurance, Inc. • Alliance Property Management, Inc

• American Pest Management, Inc.

• Bartlett & West, Inc. • Bear Computer Systems • Best Buy • Big Poppi Bicycle Co. • Black Car LLC • Blueville Nursery, Inc. • Borck Brothers Clothing • The Boutique • Box Lab • Boys & Girls Club of Manhattan

• Brown's Shoe Fit Co. • The Buckle • Burger King • Campus Hairstyling • Candlewood Frame Shop

• Carlos O'Kelly's • Cash Lumber & Hardware, Inc.

• Chili's Grill & Bar • Claflin Books & Copies • Copeland Insurance Agency

• Copies 4 Less, Inc. • Country Stampede • Cox Bros BBQ • Danenberg Jewelers • Dara's Fast Lane • Dry Clean City • Eastside Market • Endacott Lighting • Eyez 4 U • Faith Furniture • Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que • Flint Hills Christian School • G. Thomas Jewelers • Glass Impressions • Golf USA • Griffith Lumber • Guest Haus Bed & Breakfast

• Gymnastics Plus • Harry's • Hazel Hill Chocolate Traditions

• Hobby Lobby • Holiday Inn at the Campus • Homecare and Hospice • Hy-Vee • J.C. Penney • Jon Murdock, Inc. • Kansas Kollection • Katalyst - Sign & Grafix • The Key Element • The Key Office • K-Scrubs • K-State Superstore • Little Apple Toyota Honda • Little Caesars Pizza • Longhorn Steakhouse • M&S Plumbing, Inc. • Manhattan Appliance & Sleep Source

• Manhattan Area Technical College

• Manhattan Computer Hospital

• Manhattan Country Club • Manhattan Running Co. • Manhattan Town Center Customer Service Center

• Max Bodyworks • Max Fitness East • Max Fitness West

• Maximum Performance Physical Therapy & Fitness

• Mead Lumber Do It Center

• Merle Norman • The Morning Star Bed & Breakfast

• Mr. K's Cafe & Bar • Old Chicago • Orscheln Farm & Home • Papa Murphy's Pizza • The Pathfinder • Pfeifley Jewelers • The Phone Connection Voice Networks

• Planet Beach • Planet Sub • Positive Air, LLC • Purple Swirl Frozen Yogurt • RadioShack-Manhattan • Ray's Apple Market - Downtown

• Ray's Apple Market - Westside

• Rockhill Chiropractic & Acupuncture

• Scenic Valley Inn and the Wooden Nickel Event Center

• Shear Dynamics Salon & Spa Above the Plaza

• Showcase Diamond Jewelers

• Staples • Stewart Advisory Services • Strecker-Nelson Gallery • Tallgrass Brewing Company

• Tractor Supply Company • UFM Community LearningCenter

• Vista Drive-In • VonFeldt, Bauer & VonFeldt, CPAs

• Wahoo Fire & Ice Grill • Wal-Mart • Waste Management • Waters True Value • Weddle and Sons, Inc. Roofing & Construction

• Westside Market • Willie's and The Pub • Wolfe's Camera Shops • Women's Health Group

Now that you belong, it's time to learn more about the value the Chamberhas to offer you and your business.

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

When: Tuesday, August 27th

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

Where: Chamber Boardroom

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

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

RSVP online or by email to kim@manhattan.org.This members-only program is limited to 24 and free to attend.

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

We look forward to having you join us on August 27th.

Member Orientation: You Belong! What's Next?

August 2013

Volume 13, Issue 8

A publication of the

Manhattan

Convention &

Visitors Bureau

Football is almost here. It comes from everyWildcat, on every street corner. Manhattan practi-cally breathes it.

Final preparations are underway for Purple PowerPlay in the Park, the annual season kickoff that cel-ebrates community support for the defending Big12 Champion Kansas State Wildcats. This two-day event takes place Aug. 28-29 starting at6pm, in City Park due to construction onPoyntz Ave.

Let your hair down with the K-State ClassyCats and Bates Dance Studio performers. Jamout with the Mikey Needleman Band onWednesday evening—and whether it’s nostalgicor you’re a diehard student fan, rally behind theWildcats in a community pep rally at 8:00 onboth Wednesday and Thursday evenings.

Remember the three Big 12 Championships gath-ered in 2012 and 2013? “Threemaw” and “TitleTown” caused residents to smile uncontrollablyand brag to complete strangers. K-State’s baseballteam, for example, captured its first baseball con-ference title since 1933. Along with the football

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K-State Fans ... Are You Ready?

Events SpotlightPage 3

Calling all ultimate K-State fans. We know you are proud of your Wildcats. We know we areready for another exciting season, and another Big 12Championship. Don’ t miss the great guides compiled by theAlumni Association with everything you need to stay ontrack with K-State football this year. There’ s a game dayguide, an “on the road” guide for away games, tailgaterecipes, and fan tips. It’ s all the insider information youcould want to get your game on! Go Cats! www.k-state.com/UFG:

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team and the men’s basketball team, these title champions will undoubtedly draw large, excited crowdsas they enter the 2013/2014 season.

It’s not just students supporting their favorite athletes and events; alumni, parents of students, friends ofstudents, staff, sports fanatics, sports writers, photographers and more all flock to this modern universitytucked into the Kansas prairie. Each person attending the football game, or entering the Octagon of

Doom (Bramlage Coliseum) or Tointon Family Stadium is spending visitor dollars in this town. Those staying overnight are contributing to the guest tax,which funds the efforts of the Manhattan Convention and Visitors Bureau.

2013 K-State Football Schedule08/30/13 vs. North Dakota State Manhattan, Kan. 7:30 PM09/07/13 vs. Louisiana-Lafayette Manhattan, Kan. 5:30 PM09/14/13 vs. Massachusetts Manhattan, Kan. 6:00 PM09/21/13 at Texas * Austin, Texas TBA10/05/13 at Oklahoma State * Stillwater, Okla. TBA10/12/13 vs. Baylor * Manhattan, Kan. TBA10/26/13 vs. West Virginia * Manhattan, Kan. TBA11/02/13 vs. Iowa State * Manhattan, Kan. TBA11/09/13 at Texas Tech * Lubbock, Texas TBA11/16/13 vs. TCU * Manhattan, Kan. TBA11/23/13 vs. Oklahoma * Manhattan, Kan. TBA11/30/13 at Kansas * Lawrence, Kan. TBA

Are you a K-State Alum? Then don’t miss your chance to participate in theoriginal tailgate recipe guide! Everyone knows tailgating is half the fun of going to a game, and the Alumni Association wants to know your

must-have recipe for the big day. Visit www.k-state.com/TailgateRecipe

to submit your favorite one!

Little Apple ... Willie Style

Little Apple ... Willie StyleFortunate enough to be Manhattan-bound for a game? Keep an eye out for yourticket buckslip, or your season ticket booklet to see how Willie enjoys a WildcatWeekend! Some must-see attractions while you’re here? The Flint Hills DiscoveryCenter, Sunset Zoo, various art galleries in town and fun and unique local shop-ping! Hit your favorite of more than 150 restaurants in town, and grab a pipinghot cup a’ joe, or hot chocolate before hitting the road to head home.

Contact the Manhattan Convention and Visitors Bureau for a free visitor’sguide! It lists all the information you need to know about Manhattan.800.759.0134, visitmanhattanks.org.

Splish Splash, We WereTakin’ a Bath…It’s Water Matters Day in Manhattan andYOU can help! Find out what runoff is andhow to reduce it. Watch an experiencedkayaker in action and learn the tricks of thetrade. Where is Manhattan’s water treat-ment plant, and what goes on there? Find allthis out and much more on August 10thbeginning at 9:00 am at the ManhattanPublic Library. Lunch and afternoon activitieswill take place at the City Park Pool. TheManhattan Konza Rotary Club is donating280 free swim tickets for the event! Two will

be given to each attendee until gone. Ticketsare only good for the City Park Pool after-noon swim with Water Matters Day, onAugust 10th.

Don’t miss this chance to learn about waterlocally, and the needs that exist around theworld. Visit konzarotary.org for more infor-mation.

Colbert Charity ClassicReturns to ManhattanThe Adams Golf Pro Tour Series will returnto Manhattan, KS for the 2013 ColbertCharity Classic on August 21-24th atColbert Hills Golf Course. Last year JamesMarshall tied the course record with a siz-zling 29 on the back nine to shoot a finalround 64 (-8 under) for his first professional

victory at -16 under total.

In conjunction there will be a Pro-AmTournament held on Tuesday, August 20th.The format is a 3-person shamble plus anAdams Tour professional. The cost is $1,000per team or $333 person and includes theMonday Pairings Party, golf, complimentaryfood and beverages, player gift, tournamentprizes, and a $200 tax-deductible contribution.All event proceeds will benefit the KSU GolfCourse Management & Research Foundationand The First Tee of Manhattan.

If you would like to participate in the Pro-Am Tournament or volunteer during theprofessional tournament please contactBernie Haney at 785-565-1719 orbhaney@ksu.edu

Events Spotlight

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

August 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-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

Through 8/10/2013The Bison: American IconCottonwood Falls8:00 AM-6:00 PM620-273-8955

Through 8/17/2013AbX x IIIStrecker-Nelson Gallery785-537-2099

Through 9/8/2013Conservation Quest at the Flint Hills Discovery CenterFlint Hills Discovery Center785-587-2726

Through 9/8/2013Conservation QuestFlint Hills Discovery Center785-587-2726

Through 10/13/2013The Museum of Wonder: A Great Land Grant University Collects (Pelton & Hyle Family Galleries)Beach Museum of Art, K-State785-532-7718

Through 12/31/2013Generations of Success: K-State History in Special CollectionsHale Library, 5th floor8:00 AM-5:00 PM785-532-6011

6 Discovery Day Camp: Manhattan Park’s ExploreFlint Hills Discovery Center8:00 AM-5:00 PM785-587-2726

7 Discovery Day Camp: Plants of the PrairieFlint Hills Discovery Center8:00 AM-5:00 PM785-587-2726

7 K-State's 150th Brownbag Lunch & Lecture Series- "African-American Vet Med Graduates"K-State Student Union12:00-1:00 PM785-532-6011

8 Discovery Day Camp: Water’s WayFlint Hills Discovery Center8:00 AM-5:00 PM785-587-2726

8-10 Crafty Seniors Craft ShowManhattan Town Center9:00 AM-5:00 PM785-539-3500

8-10 Hoo HawColumbian Theatre, Museum & Art Center, WamegoFri.-Sat. 7:30 PM; Sun. 2:00 PM785-456-2029

9 Discovery Day Camp: Kansas SoilFlint Hills Discovery Center8:00 AM-5:00 PM785-587-2726

10 School Safety ExpoManhattan Town Center11:00 AM-3:00 PM785-539-3500

10 2013 "Just Tri It" Youth TriathlonCity Park7:30 AM785-587-2757

11 Pet Poolooza: An Annual Furry FundraiserCiCo Park Pool1:00-4:00 PM785-587-2757

15-17 Hoo HawColumbian Theatre, Museum & Art Center, WamegoFri.-Sat. 7:30pm; Sun. 2:00pm785-456-2029

16-17 One Act Play Festival IIManhattan Arts Center7:30-10:00 PM785-537-4420

23 Friends of Sunset Zoo’s Brew at the ZooSunset Zoo Nature ExplorationCenter6:00-9:00 PM785-587-2737

24 The Great Gatsby (film)Bosco Student Plaza8:30 PM785-532-6571

24 Art Happens 2013Manhattan Arts Center6:30-10:30 PM785-537-4420

24 Cattle Baron's BallPope Ranch6:00 PM785-438-5607

26 23rd Annual Mercy Golf ClassicManhattan Country Club12:00-7:00 PM785-587-5462

26 First Day of Fall SemesterKansas State University Campus

26 First Day of Fall SemesterManhattan Christian College

26- 9/1 Wildcat Week at the Sunset ZooSunset Zoo Nature ExplorationCenter9:30 AM-5:00 PM785-587-2737

27 Authentic Hawaiian DancersBosco Student Plaza12:00-1:00 PM and 5:30-6:30 PM785-532-6571

27 Live Band KaraokeBosco Student Plaza6:30-8:30 PM785-532-6571

28 Gunpowder ‘n Lead Country Rock Band (from Fort Riley)Bosco Student Plaza12:00-1:00 PM785-532-6571

28 Back To GardeningPottorf Hall, CiCo Park6:00-8:00 PM785-537-6350

28-29 Purple Power Play in the ParkCity Park6:00 PM

30 K-State Football v. North Dakota StateBill Snyder Family Stadium7:30 PM800-221-2287

30 K-State Football Watch PartyK-State Student Union7:30 PM785-532-6571

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

August...................................Anticipated Attendance NumbersConferences/Meetings/Reunions7 Kansas Land Title Association Annual Convention...................140

8 Kansas Land Title Association District Meeting ..........................20

13 Natural Response Control Tactics .................................................30

Level 2 instructor training

16 Kansas Dialogue Annual Conference...........................................100

26 Kansas Agribusiness Retailers Association .................................125

Annual Meeting & Golf Tournament

Sporting Events18 Oz Endurance LLC Tuttle Creek Triathlon.................................100

19 Adams Golf Pro Tour/ Colbert's Charity Classic .......................80

Golf Pro Tournament

24 Manhattan Parks and Recreation Department .........................150

USSSA Mixed C & D State

25 Little Apple Soccer Club Soccer Tournament ...........................400

30 North Dakota State University Alumni Football ......................250

09/01 Big Poppi Bicycle Company River Trails Shootout .....................80

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

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

Local organization receivesaward

The National Society for HumanResource Management hasawarded Manhattan HumanResource Network Organizationwith the EXCEL Silver Award for2012. The EXCEL Awards are atiered recognition and awardssystem.

This award represents achieve-ments in chapter operations anda commitment to providingmeaningful programs and servic-es to our members.

The Society for HumanResource Management is theworld’s largest associationdevoted to human resourcemanagement. Representing more

than 250,000 members in over140 countries, the society servesthe needs of HR professionalsand advances their interests.Founded in 1948, the society hasmore than 575 affiliated chapterswithin the U.S. and subsidiaryoffices in China, India and UnitedArab Emirates.

The Manhattan organization willreceive a certificate of recogni-tion, a specialized banner to dis-play at its meetings and events,and is being recognized in thesociety’s publications and at itsconferences.

Director achievescertification

Katie Seay, director of financialplanning at The Trust Company,

has achieved the CertifiedFinancial Planner Board ofStandards certification andrenewal requirements to be rec-ognized as a certified financialplanner professional.

Seay joined The Trust Companyin 2012 where she overseesfinancial, retirement and taxplanning for both investmentmanagement and financial plan-ning clients.

She is a 2009 graduate of theUniversity of Georgia with abachelor’s degree in family finan-cial planning. Seay is also a certi-fied retirement counselor and amember of the Financial PlanningAssociation.

Noteworthy NewsNoteworthy News

Chamber Check Up Survey Results

By being a part of theManhattan Area Chamber ofCommerce, members unitewith more than 850 business-es, more than 2200 representa-tives and more than 16,000employees to provide strength,enthusiasm, imagination, andwork collectively to grow theeconomy of Manhattan.

For the time period June 2012-May 2013, the Manhattan AreaChamber of Commercerequested member feedback inan electronic Chamber CheckUp survey.

Chamber Logo Available to Members

Members of the Chamber are encouraged to display theChamber logo on their website home page, other aspects oftheir marketing material, and tag radio advertising by saying“a proud member of the Manhattan Area Chamber ofCommerce.”

The idea is simple and costs you nothing. Your company’saffiliation with the Chamber conveys a felling of stability,credibility and reliability to the public. A recent study by theShapiro Group of Atlanta, GA shows that when consumersknow that a business is a member of their local Chamber ofCommerce, they are 44% more likely to think favorably ofthat business and are 63% more likely to purchase goodsand services from that business.

By displaying the Chamber logo on your website and mar-keting materials, your business is strengthened and you havea better opportunity for your business to grow. To takeadvantage of this member benefit, please contact theManhattan Area Chamber of Commerce at 776-8829 today.

The July meeting of the SmallBusiness Council focused onusing local businesses versusinternet shopping for bothconsumer retail shopping andbusiness to business procure-ment. An update was givenon the status of the FederalFair Market Act which wouldrequire sales tax collection oninternet sales. The act haspassed the Senate and in theHouse the act has beenreferred to the JudiciaryCommittee.

The Shopping Local subcom-mittee presented three ideasfor consideration by theCouncil. The main themes areto help enhance consumerunderstanding of the benefitsof shopping local, enhancebusiness competitiveness anda year round shop local cam-paign that educates the tran-sient community of Manhattanand those from our extendedregion of what the Manhattanarea has to offer. Funding to

support those efforts and further refinement of theideas will be discussed at afuture Small Business Councilmeeting.

The next meeting of the SmallBusiness Council is August 14,2013 at 7:15 am in theChamber board room. If youhave any questions about theSmall Business Council pleasecontact Patrick Lee at NZone Sportswear (776-3234ext. 201 or 341-9177) orTrent Armbrust at theChamber (776-8829).

Business BarometerJune 2012 June 2013

BUILDING PERMITS - source: City of Manhattan

Total Issued 44 39

Residential $4,142,732 $3,708,155

Non-Residential $6,196,864 $15,971,347

Permit Fees Paid $49,584 $74,898

RETAIL SALES (Manhattan) - source: City of Manhattan

Retail Sales $84,160,000 $83,487,700

Sales Tax Collections $841,600 $834,877

MANHATTAN AIR PASSENGER TRAFFIC - MHK airport

Enplanement 5,119 5,142

Deplanement 5,343 5,557

Business Planningwith Purpose

Prospective entrepreneursoften ask where theyshould begin the businessplanning process. Puttingideas, strategies and num-bers down on paper isalways a valuable place tostart. Next, understand theresulting business plan’spurpose and set goals tohelp prioritize the develop-ment process. Care shouldbe taken to determine whythe plan is needed and for

what purpose it’s beingwritten.

To Assist with ObtainingMoney – Always addressthe requirements of theparty bringing outside capi-tal to the table. Banks wantto see an entrepreneurwith skin in the game andthe business’s ability to cashflow. Investors are oftenfocused on the return ontheir investment and theirownership stake in thebusiness.

To Develop Ideas intoBusiness Practices, Productsor Services –Commercialization of anidea, technology or inven-tion is the foundation ofmany successful startups.Understanding customerneeds, markets and compe-tition is a good place tostart.

To Provide a Strategy forGrowth – Whether existingor startup, businesses

should have a plan forfuture growth. Start byassessing strengths, weak-nesses, opportunities andthreats.

To Establish Guidelines forBusiness Operations –Managing resources, includ-ing money and people, iskey to the success of anybusiness. Start with a sim-ple management structurethat includes who doeswhat, job descriptions andresources needed to sup-port operations.

Consider these goals andtheir relevance to yourbusiness idea as you plan.Your efforts will be betterprioritized and morefocused.

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

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Small Business CouncilUpdate

1. Forget the Myth. Embrace the Fact. A common myth is that the Chamber of Commerceis a government agency funded by local government. The fact is that Chamber’s lobby for pro-active business legisla-tion. It’s the best of both worlds because we have influence in both sectors, but are geared toward private sector success.

2. Side–Kick. Don’t stand alone, the Schapiro Group says 59% of consumers think being active in a localChamber is an effective business strategy.

3. Help Build the Business.Starting a new business canbe hard, don’t go it alone. Let the Chamber help you with advice, ideas, and

understanding the community.4. Be Seen. Being a member

gives others online access directly to your website viathe Chamber’s Online Business Directory.

5. Hit Your Target. Ever wished for the opportunityto get your company’s information into the hands of the decision makers? The Chamber can give youaccess to over 800 local contacts.

6. Calling All Volunteers.Want to see first-hand how your investment in the Chamber makes a dif-ference for your business and the community? Get involved. Whether you have a passion for Government, Networking, etc. there’s a place for you!

7. Know What We Know.Envision the Chamber as a warehouse full of informa-tion on current business trends and public policies.

8. Gain Favor.When con-sumers are aware a local business is a member of a Chamber 63% are more likely to purchase goods from them.

9. Advocacy. Business and politics go hand in hand. The Chamber helps lobby for pro-business legislation.

10. Referrals. It’s our pleasureto refer your business to the many inquiries we receive. We don’t just do it for anyone…you have tobelong!

Not a member? Contact theChamber today at (785) 776-8829 and ask for Kim Dahlsten.

Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce Benefits

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Military Updateby Janet Nichols

Many Military Relations Committee(MRC) members attended Army/First Infantry Division Birthday andVictory Week Celebrations in June,including Victory Dinner, whereMRC and Little Apple Brigade mem-bers Rich Jankovich and BrettAllison received the DistinguishedTrooper Award, the most prestigiousaward bestowed upon a civilian byFort Riley.

MRC sponsored the June 27th USONo Dough Dinner, volunteering that evening were MRC members Robert Boyd, BrianaGoff and Dick and Betsy Young.

July 25th was the 6th annual MILITARY FAMILY APPRECIATION NIGHT at the KawValley Rodeo. A free pre-picnic and tickets to the rodeo were provided by a partnershipbetween the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce Military Relations Committee;commercial sponsors Dick Edwards Ford, Navy Federal Credit Union, ManhattanRegional Airport, and Hi-Tech Interiors; Riley County Fair Board; and KawValley Rodeo Association. The pre-rodeo picnic was provided free of charge byMcAllister’s Deli with beverages provided by Pepsi of Manhattan. The First InfantryDivision Country Band entertained the diners and the General’s Mounted Color Guardopened the Rodeo. Military kids 13 and under were admitted free with a non-perishableor canned food donation supporting the efforts of the Flint Hills Breadbasket to mini-mize hunger.

The MRC August 7th Luncheon at Four Points by Sheraton features Guest Speaker MGPaul E. Funk II, Division Commander, First Infantry Division and Fort Riley.

Congrats Janet!Manhattan Military Community Liaison Janet Nicholshas been invited to serve on Senator Moran’s Service

Academy Selection Board for 2013.

There is Strength in Numbers…A recent study showed that consumers are 63 percent more likely to purchasegoods or services from a small business that is a Chamber member. For as littleas 789cents a day your membership will yield a return in:

• Business assistance• Professional development seminars and counseling• Networking opportunities• Advocacy aimed at protecting your business interests; and much more.

For more information about becoming a member, contact Kim Dahlsten at (785) 776-8829 or visit www.manhattanchamber.org.

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