A publication of the Manhattan Area Chamber of CommerceMay 2013, Volume 9, Issue 5, 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

In October, the ManhattanArea Chamber of Commerceand the Salina Area Chamberof Commerce will host a tripto China. Travel dates areOctober 20-28, 2013.

This is a cost-effective oppor-tunity for Chamber membersand guests to visit memorablesites, enjoy unforgettable cul-

tural experiences, and learnabout the Chinese businesssystem. Attendees will experi-ence China in a group settingwith other people fromManhattan and Salina, and willalso see area-related employ-ers with operations in China.This program is open toChamber members, theirguests and the general public.

Tentative schedulebelow may be subjectto change:

DAY 1: Los Angeles to Beijing, Check in at Los Angeles International Airport for an early morning flight to Beijing.

DAY 2: Beijing Arrive in BEIJING at

6:30am. Transfer to a 5-Star Hotel. Visit the TIANANMEN SQUARE, the largest square in the world, the TEMPLE OF HEAVEN and more. Briefing from Kansas Department of Commerce staff based in China.

DAY 3: Beijing Tour SUMMER PALACE and FORBIDDEN CITY, home

of 24 emperors with 9,999 rooms. Meet with China staff of KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY.

DAY 4: Beijing - Visit THE GREAT WALL, a 4,000 mile long and 2,000 year old structure. See the MING TOMBS, one of 13 Ming emperors’ tombs, excavated and open for exploration.

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Discover China – October 2013

The Leadership Manhattan Class of2013 Graduation was held at theManhattan Country Club on April17th. The audience was graced byan inspirational and entertainingspeech presented by Coach BruceWeber, KSU Men’s Basketball.Devin Wendt was the chosen Classof 2013 speaker and delivered amoving and anecdotal presentationto the audience. This year, a first“Legacy Moment” was shared withthe attendees, highlighting and hon-oring those who brought theLeadership Manhattan programback to the community in 2002.On behalf of the Manhattan AreaChamber of Commerce, we con-gratulate our newest graduates ofthe Leadership Manhattan programand welcome them into a dedicat-ed and driven alumnus!

Congratulations to the Class of 2013!

Shon Robben, Lowell Kohlmeier andRich Seidler were recognized for their

leadership and drive to revive the program.

Jason Hilgers received theDistinguished Service Alumni Award.

What is the Chamber ofCommerce?The Chamber is a member-based organization designed toenhance the growth, develop-ment, economic health andquality of life for theManhattan region.

How does the Chamberwork?The Chamber is comprised of795 members – representing17,002 employees - that finan-cially support a professionallystaffed office. The staff, gov-erned by the elected Board ofDirectors, helps carry out the

goals and objectives set eachyear by the members. Localgoals are accomplished bycommittees and task forces,while the staff conducts thebusiness of the organizationand works on goals requiringfull-time attention.

Why is it important tohave an active Chamber?An excellent Chamber ofCommerce means the differ-ence between a stagnant townand a thriving community.Business retention and expan-sion success, quality of lifesolutions, community develop-

ment progress, and manyother positive growth elementscome directly from Chamberactivity and participation.

What good does that dome?The work the Chamber doesfor the community benefitsyou and every business, indus-try and virtually every personin the Manhattan region. If theChamber didn’t do this job, noone else would (or isequipped to!).

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Unlock your business potential – Join Today!

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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Discover China –October 2013Continued from page 1

DAY 5: Beijing/Shanghai/Suzhou Morning flight to Shanghai then tour bus trip to Suzhou. See LINGERING GARDEN, TIGER HILL and HANSHAN TEMPLE. Visit to the NATIONAL EMBROIDERY INSTITUTE factory.Tour China facilities of COLORMAX, sister plant of KTRON based in Salina.

DAY 6: Suzhou/Hangzhou Visit to HANGZHOU ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ZONE. Visit to the centuries old LINGYIN TEMPLE, with themain feature of the 64.3 ft-high camphor-wood carved Buddha.

DAY 7: Hangzhou/Shanghai Morning BOAT CRUISE on West Lake. Afternoon tour bus trip to SHANGHAI.

DAY 8: Shanghai See YU GARDENand a visit to the BUND WATERFRONT. Business visit to the PUDONG ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ZONE.

DAY 9: Shanghai/Los Angeles Afternoon flight to

Beijing then to Los Angeles with4:15pm arrival the same day.

Planning to travel withus in October? We encourage you tocontact AAA AlliedGroup (785) 776-3131for arrangementsto/from Los Angeles

and travel insurance.

Please contact the Chamber officeat 776-8829 with any questions youmay have.

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Upcoming ChamberEvents

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

May 8 Ribbon Cutting - Greater Manhattan Community Foundation1:00 pm555 Poyntz Avenue, Suite 269

May 8 Business After Hours5:30 – 7:00 pmHost: Kansas Wheat Innovation Center1990 Kimball Avenue

May 14 Ribbon Cutting – Waddell & Reed1:30 pm555 Poyntz Avenue, Suite 280

May 15 Brown Bag Lunch Workshop11:30 am – 1:00 pmTopic: Local Impact on DoD Reductions Presenter: John Armbrust, Executive Director of the Governor's Military Council

May 16 Manhattan Young Professionals4:00-7:00pmK-State Challenge Course

May 21 Morning Mingle7:45 – 9:00 amChamber BoardroomReservations Required

May 24 Ribbon Cutting – Marinello Schools of Beauty11:30 am512 Poyntz Avenue

June 12 Business After Hours5:30 – 7:00 pmHost: Kaw Valley Rodeo Association

June 18 Member Orientation: You Belong! What’s Next?7:45 – 9:30 amChamber BoardroomReservations Required

June 20 Good Morning Manhattan!7:15 – 8:30 amManhattan Country ClubReservations Required

June 25 Manhattan Young Professionals11:30am

*All dates and times are subject to change.

The newly renovated FourPoints by Sheraton was abeautiful facility for the AprilBusiness After Hours.Attendees toured several ofthe newly renovated sleepingrooms, enjoyed networkingand a wonderful variety offood and beverages.

Door prize winners includedAndy Brockman withWaddell & Reed, Jodie Jungwith Hayden Orthodontics,Vic Olson with V & VElectric Co. , and ThomasVon Seggern with ThriventFinancial for Lutherans.Ryan McDonald withMcDonald Constructionreceived $50 in Little AppleDollars and Tom Boller withThe Phone Connection won a

year pass to BusinessAfter Hours.

Please join us forBusiness After Hours

in May!

Wednesday, May 8 5:30 – 7:00 pmKansas Wheat

Innovation Center1990 Kimball Avenue

Reservations can be madeonline at www.manhattan-chamber.org, by emailingchamber@manhattan.org orcall 776-8829.

Hosted by:

Kansas Wheat is the coopera-tive agreement between theKansas Wheat Commissionand the Kansas Association ofWheat Growers, joiningtogether as "leaders in theadoption of profitable innova-tions for wheat."

The Kansas Wheat Commissionis a grower-funded, grower-governed wheat productsadvocacy organization work-ing to secure the future ofKansas wheat in the globalmarket through internationaltrade research, export systemstudies and continuallyimproved varieties of wheat.Its mission is to increasewheat producer productivityand profitability throughresearch, education anddomestic and internationalmarket development. TheKWC is funded by a volun-tary, 1.5 cent per bushelassessment for each bushel ofwheat produced in the state.

The Kansas Association ofWheat Growers is a volun-tary member-governed organ-ization representing wheatgrowers in planning legisla-tion, advising government andinternational agencies on mat-ters affecting wheat and pro-viding grass-roots leadershipto the U.S. wheat industry.Dues to KAWG are $100 peryear.

In late 2012, the KWC andKAWG moved into the newKansas Wheat InnovationCenter, a 35,000 square footoffice and research facility,located north of Bill SnyderFamily Stadium at 1990Kimball Avenue. Check outour Web site atwww.kswheat.com or e-mailkswheat@kswheat.com

Prepay for Business After Hours and save $$$These laminated passports are great for businesses that regularly send representatives toBusiness After Hours. Monthly checks or expense reimbursements are eliminated. And,

best of all, at $48 each you save up to $72 annually over the usual $5-10 donation.

Passports are not specific to one person, so multiple people may enter on one passport.An RSVP is still requested. Interested? Please contact the Chamber office at 776-8829.

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

Over 15 YearsArrow Stage LinesBorck Brothers ClothingBrinker Tree Care, Inc. Brown’s Shoe Fit Co.Bruce McMillan, AIA, Architects P.A.

Central Mechanical Construction Co., Inc.

Endacott LightingFarm Bureau Financial ServicesFlint Hills Area Builders Association

GTM SportswearMrs. Powell’sPat BoscoRestore of the Heartland, Inc. S & N DesignSink, Gordon & Associates LLPStagg Hill Golf ClubStigge Vision CareU.S. CellularWal-Mart

10 to 14 YearsBoy Scouts of AmericaDave FiserDon Wissman

Kite’s Grille & BarMcElroy’s Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing

Michael B. KearnsRiley County Farm Bureau Association

Waddell & Reed

5 to 9 YearsAbsolute Welding & FabricationAlex’s Affordable EyewearBeach Museum of ArtDixie RobertsFamous Dave’s Bar-B-QueFirst Command Financial Services

First United Methodist Church Howe Landscape Inc.Kistner’s Flowers Larry CooperMidland ExteriorsOce Document PrintingOlsson AssociatesPositive Air LLCRiley Construction Company Inc. Star Lumber & Supply Co., Inc. Steve W. Graber P.A.The Carter GroupTindal Orthotic & Prosthetic Associates

1 to 4 YearsAmeriprise Financial Services,Inc.At Home Assisted CareBluestem Property ManagementBuck Roofing & Construction,LLCComfort SuitesDick’s Sporting Goods

Downtown Dental GroupEmery Sapp & SonsFrankfort Porta PottyGenstler Eye CenterImperial Garden Express Kansas Public RadioLeslie AlfordMax Fitness EastMichael Henry PhotographyRiley County Humane SocietyU.S. Cellular

Blake A. Robinson Attorneyat Law Blake A. Robinson, Owner211 S. 4th Street Ph (785) 669-0077Fx (206) 339-3305www.manhattanksattorney.comLaw office providing criminaldefense, personal injury, anddomestic/divorce services toManhattan and surroundingcounties.

Joe Maggio, REALTORRE/MAX Manhattan, REALTORS2304 Skyvue LanePh (785) 712-0027www.joemaggio.comJoe Maggio has been listing andselling real estate in Manhattanand the surrounding areas since1996. His attention to detail, vast

knowledge of area values, andstrong negotiating skills are thecore reasons behind Joe’s suc-cess. Utilizing today’s technology,along with being able to workdirectly with Joe from beginningto end, is what he proudly refersto as “High tech, but high touchservice”. Joe can be reached byphone, text or email.

Electrical Concepts Inc. Christian Dodge,President/Owner 1003 Lincoln, WamegoPh (785) 456-8896Fx (785) 456-8894www.electricalconceptsks.com Since 2004, Electrical Conceptshas earned a reputation of excel-lence in providing cost-effectiveelectrical solutions to industrial,commercial, and residential cus-tomers. With over 50 years ofcombined experience in the elec-trical field, our company is ableto provide design, installation,and maintenance of electricalsystems at an affordable pricewithout sacrificing high-qualityand performance. We stand byour word and back our workwith a 100% [Christian] moneyback guarantee.

Baker University School ofProfessional and GraduateStudiesRebecca Crotts, EnrollmentRepresentative 2641 SW Wanamaker Road,Suite 102, TopekaPh (785) 272-6442Fx (785) 272-8196www.bakeru.edu Baker is a private, liberal arts uni-versity that educates traditionaland nontraditional studentsthrough small classes, innovativeinstructors and rigorous course-work. At Baker University, educa-tion is personal. Our communityis the bond that will connect youto lifelong friends and associates,to professors that mentor andinspire and to supportive staffready to help at any hour of theday.

Heiman Law OfficeNicholas Heiman, Attorney121 S. 4th Street Suite 205Ph (785) 256-0628Fx (620) 443-5042www.heimanlawoffice.comWe are proud to provide the following legal services:CriminalLaw,DUI,Family Law,Estate planning,Disability,and generalpractice. With over 8 yrs experience We are ClientFocused,Results Driven!

ReinvestingReinvestingThank you forThank you forThank you forPage 4 Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce Little Apple® Business Review May 2013

Tuesday, May 21, 20137:45 – 9:00 am

Chamber Boardroom501 Poyntz Ave

The Morning Mingle is a funand informal networking groupopen to all members of theManhattan Area Chamber ofCommerce. This is a fantasticopportunity to connect withfellow Chamber members,make new contacts, exchangebusiness cards and create business partnerships.

This unique networking 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 place astack on the business card buf-fet to share with other atten-dees.

Registration and networkingstarts at 7:45am with introduc-tions beginning promptly at8:00. Attendees will each have30 seconds to address the group.

Admission is a buck and abusiness card (payable at thedoor). Reservations arerequired as seating is limitedto 40 members. You may reg-ister online at www.manhat-tanchamber.org, by emailingchamber@manhattan.org orcall the Chamber office at 785-776-8829.

Sponsored by:

Contact Kathy with questionsand for sponsorship opportu-nities, 785-776-8829.

April 2013

Volume 13, Issue 4

A publication of the

Manhattan

Convention &

Visitors Bureau

The Manhattan Conventionand Visitors Bureau will becelebrating National TourismWeek, May 4-12.

According to the report con-ducted in 2011 on the bene-fits of travel and tourism inthe state, Kansas received 32million visitors and employed(directly and indirectly)148,228 Kansans. One out ofevery ten Kansas citizensowes his or her job totourism. IHS Consulting, afirm that measures the con-tribution of travel andtourism to an economy, con-ducted this study. Thetourism industry is the thirdlargest non-farm industry inKansas.

In 2011, tourism generated14.4 percent of all state andlocal tax revenue. Withouttourism, Kansas householdswould have to pay about$917 more in taxes, annually,in order to maintain the cur-rent level of state and localtax receipts.

Here in Riley County, shop-ping, dining, transportation,accommodations and enter-tainment have seen a 7.6 per-cent growth in annual visitorspending through 2011. Thisis significant for businesses inand around Manhattan.Visitors continue to enjoyour Manhattan offerings.Our newest attraction, theFlint Hills Discovery Centerwelcomed 77,900 visitors

during its first year of opera-tion. Did you know thatSunset Zoo has welcomedvisitors for the past 80 years?These attractions need to becelebrated!

The color red is the signa-ture color that promotesunity among travel andtourism workers and sup-porters. During NationalTourism Week, May 4-12,throughout Manhattan, youwill find local attractions,hotels, restaurants and theManhattan Convention andVisitors Bureau wearing redribbons in celebration oftourism.

We encourage you to cele-brate Manhattan with us dur-

ing National Tourism Week.Do so by taking photos ofyour favorite tourism desti-nation here in Manhattan aswell as across Kansas. Pullout your favorite RED shirtand wear it in support oftourism! Share your favorite

spot with us on ourFacebook wall;facebook.com/visitmanhat-tankansas.

Celebrate Tourism!

May is for celebrating! Specifically graduations and TOURISM!

Welcome to MHKPage 3

Around Town Page 2

Kansas RiverUpdatePage 3

Sharing Manhattan With the WorldTravel writers invade Manhattan! Stephen Keeling is co-authorof Rough Guide to the USA and will partake in an Oklahoma/Kansas media trip in early May. He’ll be in Manhattan on May 3rd to take in the Flint Hills Discovery Center, KansasState University and Aggieville.

Matt Bates will also visit Manhattan to promote as a destina-tion for UK travelers. Bates will be visiting the Flint HillsDiscovery Center, Kansas State University, Tuttle Creek, andnearby Wamego before moving on in his tour. Bates works for TravelOK and is active in the UK>US travel market.

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Convention SpotlightManhattan is VERY pleased to welcome theKansas County Clerks & Election OfficialsAssociation for their Annual Convention on May7-10th at the Hilton Garden Inn and ManhattanConference Center.

The group will experience GREAT things inManhattan, including a welcome from CountyCommissioner Dave Lewis, color guard from theManhattan American Legion, and a fun evening atthe Flint Hills Discovery Center!

It was due to exceptional local support and CVBservices that we are able to host the CountyClerks & Election officials and we hope they havea terrific time in The Little Apple®!

Steam Car Tour ReturnsIt’s a Flint Hills Steam Car Tour! May 19-24 willbe five beautiful spring days of touring, featuringManhattan as the hub. Those participating in thetour will visit nearby Wamego, including theDutch Mill, the OZ Museum, and the ColumbianTheatre as well as Fort Riley with GeneralGeorge Custer’s home and the Calvary museum.

Scenic parts of the tour will include McDowellcreek road to view Konza Prairie, Milford Lake,and Tuttle Creek Dam. See the cars in person atthe Blue Earth Plaza on 3rd street, on May 21.

This will be the group’s second time to steamaround Kansas. For more information, email:steamcartour@hotmail.com. Visit Prairie Steameron facebook for tour updates and more photo-graphs from the 2010 tour.

Take a Hike!Celebrate National Trail Day® with a guided hikeat Tuttle Creek State Park. It’s a perfect opportu-nity if you want to learn more about where tohike in our State Park, or just about hiking ingeneral. Throw on those tennis shoes and meetat the State Park office, 3 miles north ofManhattan on Tuttle Creek Blvd. Just follow thesigns into the park.

The hike is set for June 1st from 10 am to 12 pm. National Trail Day® celebrates love ofAmerica’s trail system. There are more than200,000 miles of trail across the country. Call785-539-7941 with questions. No reservationsneeded. To learn more about national trail days,visit americanhiking.org.

Feast of the Fields- CornfieldEditionThere is something happening in a cornfield justeast of Manhattan, Kansas. Between planting sea-son and harvest when little activity is normal,something is attracting attention. River CreekFarms is cutting a hole in their cornfield. Thisfourth-generation farmstead is setting a tablewith linen and fine china for guests from acrossthe state to come for a one-of-a-kind experience.

The spring cornfield event is scheduled forSaturday, June 8, 2013. Ken Baker, ExecutiveChef and Owner of Pachamama’s Restaurant inLawrence, Kansas, will be preparing the cuisine –a unique four-course meal using local and region-al foods. Wines from the Flint Hills region and atChef Baker’s discretion will be paired with eachcourse.

Seating is limited and reservations are now beingtaken. Price for the Feast of the Fields is $100per person. There is a discount of 15% for activemilitary personnel. For more information on how to reserve yourplace at the cornfield table, seewww.FeastoftheFields.net or call 785.456.9201.

Catfish ChasersEver caught a catfish as big as you? Well thisupcoming tournament series could be yourchance. The Tuttle Creek State Park Ramp eventwill take place July 27th. It’s a night event, takingplace from 7 pm to 8 am. 30 teams kicked off theseries at Milford Lake on April 6- and 9 teamsweighed in at more than 100 lbs! Follow them on

Facebookto keeptabs on thetournamentseries.Make sure

to visit catfishchasers.com and fill out the regis-tration form ASAP if you want to participate.

Around Town

See cars like this one at the Flint Hills Steam Car Tour.

Register for a park pass during your vehicle registrationprocess for just $15 for an entire year.

Photo from actual Feast in the Fields table event.

Congratulations K-State graduates of

2013!

The Kansas River national watertrail now has an official committee.Governor Sam Brownback hasannounced the formation of theKansas River DevelopmentCommittee.

“The Kaw is a tremendous asset forKansas,” Governor Brownback says.“The designation of the river as aNational Water Trail brings national

attention to our state and will help steer Kansas residents and visitors to the region. We deeply appre-ciate our partnership with the National Park Service and their help with moving this effort forward.”

Included on the committee is Karen Hibbard, Vice President, Manhattan Area Chamber ofCommerce and Director of the Convention and Visitors Bureau.

CorrectionIn the April issue of Tourism Topics the Yard Art Classic date was listed as May 4th- when in fact the date forthe classic is May 11 from 8 am to 3 pm. Contact Pres. Don Robertson (785) 770-8305, or Car ShowChairman Patrick Caffey (785) 539-0297. We regret the error.

This Yard Art Classic event is held in conjunction with Leadership Studies. Proceeds go to the Emergency Shelter.

Kansas River Update

Celebrate MomMother’s Day at Sunset Zoohappens May 12. Mothers getin free with a paid child’sadmission between 9:30 and 5.

Keep the BeatMay 14th Brings “Rock ofAges” to the McCainAuditorium stage. This mix of80’s tunes will keep toes tap-ping all night long! Call thebox office for ticket informa-tion. 785-532-6428.

Go see it!Another “Go See It! LectureSeries” will be offered by theFlint Hills Discovery Centeron the Tallgrass PrairieNational Preserve May 16thfrom 7-8 pm. No admissioncharge to attend this event.

Strike up the BandThe 93rd (yes, 93rd!)Manhattan Municipal BandConcert Series will takeplace May 27th. Honoring

Memorial Day the MunicipalBand will perform at 9:30 amin Sunset Cemetery, andagain at 7:30 pm in the CityPark Pavilion.

Be wildJune 1st will be Wine in theWild at Sunset Zoo. The VIPevent begins at 6:00 pm withgeneral admission at 7:00.This evening fundraiser eventsupports Sunset Zoo.

Featured Dates

The Manhattan Convention & Visitors Bureau has partneredwith CTM Media Group to install the award-winningEttractions ExploreBoard digital visitor information kiosk atthe Manhattan Regional Airport. Ettractions ExploreBoard isthe newest way to reach the visitors’ market. Combining thedynamics of digital marketing with the impact of out-of-homeand location-based advertising, ExploreBoard is transforminghow and when visitors receive information. Utilizing high-def-inition touch screens, ExploreBoard delivers multimedia con-tent in an innovative way.

The Manhattan Convention & Visitors Bureau network pro-vides location-based exposure for accommodations, dining,shopping and attractions. Within each of these categories,partners of the Manhattan CVB and surrounding region arefeatured. CTM Media Group has worked with the CVB tocreate the content and install the interactive display locatedin the Manhattan Regional Airport passenger terminal.

“We are pleased to offer this service to the traveler. With 5 dailyflights at MHK averaging 4,600 monthly travelers, it is importantfor the traveler to be aware of the accomodations, attractions anddining options in the Flint Hills Region. The Exploreboard is notonly welcoming to the visitor but provides great visuals of venuesthe visitor should enjoy while in the area,” stated Karen Hibbard,Director of the Manhattan CVB.

Interested in placing your business on the ExploreBoardKiosk? Contact Karen Hibbard at 786-776-8829 orKaren@manhattan.org

Welcome to MHK

The countdown is on to Country Stampede! Do you have your tickets yet? Don’t miss the biggest

stars in Country Music! www.countrystampede.com

Sharing Manhattan With the World

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Finally, Manhattan will host the Outdoor Writers Association of Kansas May 5-7th. A publicauction will be held May 6th. There are all kinds of great items available! Find them at theHilton Garden Inn starting at 7:00 pm. Items being auctioned include tickets to Symphony inthe Flint Hills, a gift certificate for a float trip from the Friends of the Kaw, a Remington 30-06rifle, high-dollar rods and reels, hundreds of fishing lures, tackle boxes, books and more.

Proceeds from the event will go to OWK’s annual mission of sending underprivileged childrento Outdoor Adventure Camp. For more information, contact OWK president Brent Frazee at816-587-2774 or by emailing brfrazee1@aol.com.

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

May 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

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

6 Kansas State University Wind Ensemble ConcertMcCain Auditorium, K-State7:30 PM785-532-3816

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

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

7 Kansas State University Concert and University Band ConcertMcCain Auditorium, K-State7:30 PM785-532-3816

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

9-11 Crafty Seniors Craft ShowManhattan Town Center9:00 AM-5:00 PM785-539-3500

10 Brother SunManhattan Arts Center7:30 PM785-537-4420

11 Prairie Photography WorkshopThe British Ranch6:00-8:00 PM785-587-2726

11 Twin Oaks OpenTwin Oaks Complex, AnnebergParkTBA785-587-2757

11 Yard Art Classics Car Club 23rd Annual Car ShowTuttle Creek State Park8:00 AM-3:00 PM785-770-8305

11 Stories on the LawnManhattan Public Library11:00-11:30 AM785-776-4741

11 Manhattan Christian College CommencementK-State Student Union Forum Hall2:00 PM785-539-3571

12 Bike and BrunchBig Poppi Bike10:30 AM

12 Iris DayKSU Gardens1:00-4:00 PM785-532-1397

12 Mother's Day at the Sunset ZooSunset Zoo Nature Exploration Center9:30 AM-5:30 PM785-587-2737

12 Mother's Day Brunch at Colbert's!Colbert Hills Clubhouse10:00 AM-2:00 PM785-776-6475

13 How to Search for and Apply for College ScholarshipsJunction City Library7:00 PM913-608-1406

14 McCain Performance Series: Rock of AgesMcCain Auditorium, K-State7:30 PM785-532-6428

16 Go See It! Lecture Series: Tallgrass Prairie National PreserveFlint Hills Discovery Center7:00-8:00 PM785-587-2726

17 KSU Graduate School & Veterinary Medicine Commencement - Manhattan

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

17-19 K-State Baseball v. OklahomaTointon StadiumFri. 6:30 PM Sat. 2 PM Sun. 1 PM800-221-2287

18 Stories on the LawnManhattan Public Library785-776-4741

18 KSU Undergrad Commencement - ManhattanBramlage Coliseum

18 Oscar Winners Film SeriesManhattan Public Library2:00 PM785-776-4741

21 Steam Car Tour in ManhattanCity Park785-776-8829

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

23-24 3A State Baseball TournamentTointon Stadium785-776-8829

23-24 3A State Softball TournamentTwin Oaks Complex, AnnebergPark785-776-8829

23 Taste of Home Cooking SchoolMcCain Auditorium, K-State

25 EMS Awareness EventManhattan Town Center10:00 AM-2:00 PM785-539-3500

25 Stories on the LawnManhattan Public Library11:00-11:30 AM785-776-4741

25 Mayor's RideCity Park9:00 AM

27 93rd Manhattan Municipal BandConcert SeriesSunset Cemetery9:30 AM785-532-3816

27 93rd Manhattan Municipal BandConcert SeriesCity Park Pavilion7:30 PM785-532-3816

29 Free Kids' MovieManhattan Public Library2:00 PM785-776-4741

30 Purple Pedal Powered Road RideBlue River Trail Head9:30 AM

30- 7/9 Riley County Historical Society Presents the “Americans by Choice: The Story of Immigration and Citizenship in Kansas” ExhibitManhattan Town Center785-539-3500

31 Jazz in JuneHale Library Hemisphere Room7:30-10:00 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®

April Anticipated Attendance NumbersConferences2 Epsilon Sigma Alpha Annual Convention ....................................1002 Young Bank Officers Conference ...................................................802 Kansas Association for Infant & Early..........................................150

Childhood Mental Health5 Kansas Future Farmers of America Association ....................1,6005 Outdoor Writers of Kansas Meeting ............................................357 Kansas National Association of Housing and Redevelopment ...

Officials Spring Conference ...........................................................2007 Kansas Laboratory Education Association Annual Conference..1007 Kansas County Clerks & Election Officials Association Annual .

Convention ........................................................................................15010 Kansas Society of Certified Public Accountants Annual ...............

Convention ........................................................................................12528 Kansas Future Farmers of America Association

Annual Convention.......................................................................1,50031 Annual Conference for Veterinarians ..........................................50031 Kansas Quilters Organization Spring Meeting ..........................100Sporting Events4 Kansas State Fishing Club Bass Classic Tournament................1004 Manhattan Baseball Association MBA Classic Tournament ....40018 Dirty Little Secret Bicycle Race....................................................20023 3A State Baseball Tournament ......................................................30023 3A State Softball Tournament........................................................30031 Guys and Dolls Invitational golf event ........................................100Special Events3 595th Engineer Company (LE) (Vietnam) Military Reunion10 Kansas Association of Arboreta and Botanical Gardens Group .

Tours......................................................................................................5011 Yard Art Classics Car Show ..........................................................25018 Heartland Corvette Club Annual Poker Run ............................12519 Flint Hills Invitational Steam Car Tour...........................................6024 Taste of Home Cooking Demonstration ...................................500

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

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!

Fort Housing Group Earns TopRanking In Satisfaction Picerne Military Housing, a divisionof Corvias Group, a privately-owned, vertically-integrated realestate solutions group, announced ithas earned the highest resident sat-isfaction score among companieswith portfolios larger than 10,000units for the fifth year in a rowaccording to the 2012 Satis-FactsAnnual Resident Survey.

Out of a possible 5.00 score,Picerne Military Housing residentsgave the company a 4.25 in the2012 survey, placing them in thesuperior resident satisfaction scorecategory. Picerne’s property man-agement teams were also rated asproviding exceptional service atfour neighborhoods and superiorservice at 30 neighborhoods in themilitary communities it managesthroughout the U.S.

Investment manager receivesaccreditationEli Sallman CFP and portfolio man-ager at The Trust Company, based inManhattan, has successfully complet-ed the curriculum and examinationto be certified as an accredited fidu-ciary investment manager. Sallmanjoined The Trust Company in 2006and is responsible for investmentmanagement securities trading andportfolio modeling. He is a 2006graduate of Manhattan ChristianCollege with a bachelor’s degree inmanagement and ethics. Sallman andhis family live in Chapman.

Certification is awarded by theCenter for Fiduciary Studies locatedin Athens, Georgia. The TrustCompany is the area’s only inde-pendent investment advisory andtrust administration firm.

Local Insurance Agency Top 10in GrowthCharlson-Wilson Insurance Agencyof Manhattan has been named oneof the Top 10 growth agencies forAuto-Owners Insurance in theMissouri region for 2012.

The Charlson-Wilson InsuranceAgency has represented Auto-Owners since 2011. Auto-OwnersInsurance was founded in 1916 andhas served Kansas since 1996. It is aFortune 500 company and is the18th largest property/casualty insur-ance company in the nation, basedon written premium.

Realtor Earns Salesperson ofthe Year AwardPhil Ryan, of Ryan and SonsRealtors, LLC, was recently recog-nized as the “2012 Salesperson ofthe Year” by the ManhattanAssociation of Realtors as well asjoining the “Master’s Circle” for

having over $5,000,000 in sales in2012.

Phil joined Ryan and Sons in April of2010 becoming the third generationof Ryans at Ryan and Sons Realtors.Ryan and Sons Realtors was found-ed by Jim Ryan, Sr. in 1972 and wasjoined by his sons Jim Ryan, Jr. andJack Ryan shortly thereafter. Philintends to continue the legacy ofthe family business by providing thesame great service that his grandfa-ther established over 40 years ago.

VP Earns Designation Chad Chase, vice president andtrust officer of The Trust Company,was recently awarded the CertifiedTrust and Financial Advisor designa-tion from the Institute of CertifiedBankers, a subsidiary of the

American Bankers Association, inWashington, D.C.

The designation is awarded to indi-viduals who demonstrate excellencein the field of wealth managementand trust. To qualify for the certifica-tion, individuals must have certainlevels of experience and educationin the trust profession, pass anexam, and agree to abide by a codeof ethics. The exam covers manyareas including fiduciary and trustactivities, financial planning, tax lawand planning, investment manage-ment and ethics.

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Upcoming Seminarsand Workshops

Business planning plays avital role in successfullystarting a new business andcan be a great tool forexisting businesses workingto grow. Next month’s busi-ness planning workshopprovides resources andtools for entrepreneurs atall stages of business devel-opment.

Business PlanningSeminarWednesday, June 12th3:00 – 5:00pmManhattan AreaChamber of Commerce501 Poyntz Avenue

(please call 785-587-9917or email daryn@wash-burnsbdc.org to register)

Resources will be providedto assist with researchingand structuring your plan.We will also develop finan-cial projections that can beused for budgeting and toillustrate the business’s abil-ity to cash flow. Attendeeswill receive a series ofchecklists and worksheetsgeared toward assistingentrepreneurs from ideadevelopment thru businessstartup and hiring employ-ees.

We will also be hostingCarl York, a Tax Specialist

with the KansasDepartment of Commerce,on July 17th for twoinformative workshops. Themorning session (9am-noon) will cover sales anduse tax for retail business-es. The afternoon session(1pm-3:30pm) will focus onsales tax issues for con-struction contractors andsubcontractors. Both ofthese sessions will be heldat the Manhattan AreaChamber of Commerce.Stay tuned for more infor-mation on these Kansas taxworkshops.

Please contact me withquestions and to registerfor any of these upcomingeducational opportunities.

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

Business BarometerMarch 2012 March 2013

BUILDING PERMITS - source: City of Manhattan

Total Issued 59 36

Residential $5,107,177 $2,607,567

Non-Residential $3,701,113 $8,843,877

Permit Fees Paid $41,025 $45,941

RETAIL SALES (Manhattan) - source: City of Manhattan

Retail Sales $89,208,700 $87,440,000

Sales Tax Collections $892,087 $874,400

MANHATTAN AIR PASSENGER TRAFFIC - MHK airport

Enplanement 5,227 5,223

Deplanement 5,460 5,312

The Small Business Council guests in Aprilwere City of Manhattan Building Official,Brad Claussen, Manhattan Fire Chief, ScottFrench and Representative Tom Phillips.

Mr. Claussen reported he had visited withseveral small businesses in the past monthto discuss their concerns and learn howthe Codes department can play more of arole as a teammate to business. Their goalis not only to enforce the codes but bepart of the solution. One area the Codesdepartment is working on is consistency ofinspections between the different inspec-tors.

Fire Chief Scott French expressed hisappreciation for the opportunity to visitwith small businesses and learn from them.Mr. French said his goal is to build relation-ships with business owners so they canwork together. The fire department wouldlike to do their part in giving back a senseof ownership to business owners by the

fire department being less intrusive whilekeeping safety at the forefront.

Representative Phillips asked for feedbackfrom business owners as too when theyfeel the state is overly burdensome. Onearea of concern for Representative Phillipsis the repercussions of the state incometax cuts and how shifting the tax burdento local governments and property taxeswill affect small business.

The next Small Business Council meeting isMay 8th at 7:15 am in the Chamberboard room. Greg McHenry, RileyCounty Appraiser will be the guest. Allchamber members are welcome to attend.If you have any questions regarding theSmall Business Council, please contactPatrick Lee at N Zone Sportswear (776-3234 ext. 201 or 341-9177) or TrentArmbrust at the Chamber (776-8829).

Small Business Council Update

Military Community LiaisonWe would like to introduce ournewest staff addition, Janet Nichols.Janet is committed to building andexpanding the relationship betweenManhattan and Fort Riley to thebenefit of both the local and military communities and area businesses.

After living in downtown Manhattanas an active duty military family thepast five years, Janet, her husband,

Tony, and their two daughters, are making Manhattan their forever home and look forward to starting this new chapter as true Manhattanites.

Welcome Janet!

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Easy as 1, 2, 3. The followingsteps can help maximize yourbenefits as a Manhattan AreaChamber of Commercemember and increase yourvisibility.

Step 1:Market Your Businesswith New Member PerksYour new membershipincludes a ‘perks packet’ con-taining free advertising, net-working and marketingopportunities, valued at over$600. Incorporate the perksinto your marketing plan andput the Chamber to workfor you. New members areencouraged to take fulladvantage of the ‘perks pack-et’ within the first 12 monthsof membership.

Diplomat CommitteeVolunteer That’s the Chamber volun-teer that will be contactingyou in the next 30 days. Thisvolunteer knows how to getyour membership off to agood start and will reviewwhat’s included in your NewMember Perks packet. Letthem help you meet othermembers and explain waysto maximize the Chamber’sresources.

Weekly Update Members of the ManhattanArea Chamber of Commerce

receive a weekly update withthe very latest in businessand industry news, and mem-ber opportunities. Theupdate also features theweek’s community calendar.

Attend an EventAll new and renewing mem-bers will be invited to aMember Orientation: YouBelong! What’s Next? andChamber 101 educationalprogram during the calendaryear. These programs assistin making the most of yourChamber membership.

Step 2:Be Involved Join a committee. What agreat way to be involved inthe community while net-working with other mem-bers. Becoming an activemember maximizes yourinvestment in the Chamberof Commerce. Your involve-ment assures you a role inleading the future ofManhattan and the surround-ing region.

Helpful TidbitChamber communications,events, seminars and pro-grams are open to allemployees of your business.We encourage you to addadditional employee namesand email addresses thru theMembers Only Section to

receive our communications.Any and all are welcome tomake the most of yourinvestment with theManhattan Chamber.

Business Directory As a new member, you’ll beon the Chamber’s onlineBusiness Directory the dayyou join and included in theannual MembershipDirectory publication. Theonline directory can befound at www.manhattan-chamber.org. Looking for aproduct or service? Dobusiness with other mem-bers! Developing business tobusiness relationships withinthe membership strengthenseveryone’s bottom line.

Take advantage of LittleApple® Dollars A shop local program avail-able for purchase only at theChamber office. This specialfree membership benefitallows businesses to havetheir name listed as one whoaccepts the checks. Whenyou shop locally, the sales taxdollars from your purchasesgo back into making ourcommunity greater. Thosesales tax dollars help fundour roads, parks, schools,fire departments andmore. So shop here, buyhere and help us keepManhattan great!

Step 3: Update Your ChamberInformation Online –AnytimeAs a member in good stand-ing, your user name andpassword will allow access tothe Login section of theChamber’s website –www.manhattanchamber.org.This area can be used forevent registration, view refer-rals, edit business informa-tion, add keywords and/oredit individuals. This is a greattool available to you – ourmembers - that can assureyour information is always upto date and accurate. It’s allavailable at your fingertipsany time of day or night.

Chamber Logo Availableto MembersMembers of the Chamberare encouraged to displaythe Chamber logo on theirwebsite home page, otheraspects of their marketingmaterial, and tag radio adver-tising by saying “a proudmember of the ManhattanArea Chamber ofCommerce.”

ReferralsChamber staff refer memberbusinesses to callers eachday without requiring directaction on your part.Thousands of referrals aremade though the Chamberwebsite monthly as well.Last year 58,649 completedsearches were made in thebusiness directory seekingmember business informa-tion.

We’re here to Help Being a Chamber memberoffers you access to our pro-fessional staff. Use our staffas an extension of your busi-ness to help solve your busi-ness problems and addressyour business needs. Call usat 785-776-8829. We’re hereto help.

"I am a new member. What do I do now?"

Networking for Business and Life: The Power of Seven.

The minimum number of cards to carry at all times is seven.Most business functions have tables set for eight – you will have acard for everyone at your table. But bring more. Remember, youcan never have too many cards, only too few. If you forget your

cards? Go back and get them – they are that important!

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Local Impact ofDepartment of Defense Reduction

The presenter will coverthree primary areas: 1)Potential local impact resulting from the Department of Defense budget reductions being requested in addition to the sequestration impact.

2)Army reductions and particularly at Ft. Riley.

3)Possibility of another round of Base Realignmentand Closure (BRAC).

Key dates for importantDepartment of Defense andArmy decisions will be high-lighted and the need forgood business planning willbe discussed.Presented by John Armbrust,Executive Director of theGovernor’s Military Council.Attendees are invited tobring their own lunch andthe Chamber will providesoft drinks and water.

Presenter will begin promptlyat 11:45 am to cover materi-al in the time allowed.This seminar is being offered

FREE of charge to Chambermembers. There is a $20 feefor non-members.

Reservations are required asspace is limited to 46 atten-dees and can be made ononline atwww.manhattanchamber.orgor by calling 776-8829.

For questions or sponsorshipinformation, please call Kimor Kathy.

Wednesday, May 15, 201311:30 am - 1:00 pm

Manhattan Area Chamber ofCommerce

501 Poyntz Ave

Unlock your business potential – Join Today!Continued from page 1

Why should I join?Your Chamber membership provides direct benefits to you, and benefits to the business community as a whole.

What about after I join?Chamber membership provides the opportunity for you to participate in shaping our community. The more you put into it, the larger the benefit to you and your business.However, the Chamber remains an excellent investment if your financial support is all that you contribute.

The Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce does the work that many people think just happens. Success is no accident – to join today, contact the Chamber Office at (785) 776-8829and ask for Kim Dahlsten, Membership Development Manager.