Little Apple Business Review January 2013

A publication of the Manhattan Area Chamber of CommerceJanuary 2013, Volume 9, Issue 1, www.manhattan.org

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The Manhattan AreaChamber of Commerce andthe Leadership ManhattanBoard is honored toannounce the 2013 Class ofLeadership Manhattan. Thetwelfth class includes: LeslieAlford, Realty Executives,Leah Fliter, Kansas Farm

Bureau, Junnae Campbell,Boys and Girls Club ofManhattan, Dan Strom,Kansas Farm Bureau, DevinWendt, Crestview ChristianChurch, Scott French, Cityof Manhattan, Penny Peirce,Sunflower CASA Project,Inc., Kelli Almes, Kansas

State UniversityCollege ofVeterinaryMedicine, JoniWoborny-Bunker, Aflac,Aaron Apel, BigPoppi Bicycle Co.,PatriciaHudgins, StudentPublications, Inc.,Todd Chyba, The

Trust Company, KevinMurdock, Jon Murdock, Inc.,Brian Rempe, CivicPlus,Brad Tajchman, ESBFinancial, Susan Morgan,Mercy Regional HealthCenter

The first session ofLeadership Manhattan isJanuary 9th and will be heldat Meadowlark Hills. AWelcome Reception will beheld January 9th at the BlueHills Room at 5:30 p.m. forthe new class and alumni ofFuture Manhattan andLeadership Manhattan. A totalof five sessions will be culmi-nating in the class graduationscheduled for April 17, 2013

at the Manhattan Country Club.

The mission of LeadershipManhattan is to ensure thevitality of our community byproviding a continuoussource of motivated leaderswho are educated about thecommunity, its challenges andopportunities, as well astrained and inspired toassume leadership roles inthe Manhattan community atall levels.

More information aboutLeadership Manhattan, visitour website: www.manhat-tan.org/leadershipman-hattan.

Congratulations Leadership Manhattan Class of 2013

The Manhattan Area Chamberof Commerce Board ofDirectors, during its regularDecember Board meeting,elected Frank Beer, Owner,RadioShack Manhattan (pictured above) as the 2013Chair of the Board. During thepast three years Frank hasbeen very active in the

Chamber serving on theExecutive Committee, Boardof Directors and the Retailand Public Affairs Committees.

In other elections by theBoard, Terry Harts, SeniorVice President, CommunityFirst National Bank , waselected to the position ofChair-elect; Dan Yunk,Executive Director/CEO,Kansas Farm Bureau will nowserve as Immediate Past Chair;Lucy Williams, VicePresident/Trust Officer waselected Treasurer;

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2013 Chamber LeadershipDid you know that 92% ofthe Chambers members arebusinesses with 50 employ-ees or less? To better servethe Chamber members andin support of the small busi-ness community, theManhattan Area Chamber ofCommerce is excited toannounce the creation ofthe Small Business Council.

The purpose of the SmallBusiness Council is to main-tain and continually improvethe business climate in theManhattan area. TheCouncil serves as an advo-cate and sounding board forsmall business owners; pro-vides educational opportu-

nities and training on issuesspecifically affecting smallbusinesses; acts as a voicefor small business and offersopportunities for develop-ment through networkingand Chamber programs.

Goals & Objectives• Conduit for issues and concerns of small business to the ChamberBoard of Directors, City of Manhattan, Riley County and Pottawatomie County

• Gather input about the needs and concerns of the community’s small businesses to help the Chamber make informed

decisions about policies, regulations and member services.

• To better represent the needs and concerns of the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce membership, 92% of which have 50 or fewer employees.

• Create and review a webpage with helpful information/resources forsmall businesses.

• Develop marketing opportunities for small, locally owned businesses

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Chamber Forms Small Business Council

The staff at Briggs AutoGroup did an excellent job ofsetting a festive atmosphere forthe December Business AfterHours. Over 336 Chambermembers were treated to awonderful selection of horsd'oeuvre and dessert bars.

Members winning door prizes were Joe Lyon with RothwellLandscape, Inc.; Darcie Brayton with Hartland Hearing CareCenter; Norval Spielman with Copeland Insurance Agency,Inc.; Julie Koenig with A Brush of Color; and JasonSchumacher with Farmers Insurance Group.

The Chamber gave away a one-year pass to Business AfterHours to Jim Ryan with Ryan and Sons and $50 in LittleApple Dollars to Carrie Johnson with Cox Business.

There will not be a Business After Hours held in January. See you in February at Leonardville State Bank!

The mission of the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce is tofoster a changing environment for business success that enhancesthe quality of life in our region. We market the region, advocate forbusiness, and provide services to our members 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 The ManhattanMercury. To place an ad or for more information, call Jenny Whalenat 776-2200, or [email protected].

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Thank you to the following members of the ChamberChampions and Chamber Diplomats for volunteering to helpwith registration at the December Business After Hours:

Jordan Sedlacek, United Bank & Trust; Lindsay Randall,Flint Hills Radio; Nathan Bergman, Bartlett & West, Inc;

Brian Whitesell, Landmark National Bank; and Beverly Olson, Manhattan Christian College.

The Manhattan AreaChamber of Commercegratefully acknowledges thegenerosity and support ofour 2012 event sponsors.Their commitment ensuresthe Chamber is able tocontinue offering high quali-ty networking and educa-tional events.

We graciously extend ourappreciation to each ofthem.

Chamber 101KansuranceVerizon Wireless

EducationalWorkshop &SeminarsBlueville NurseryKansas Small Business Development Center

Mercy Regional Health Center

Manhattan YoungProfessionalsNex-Tech Inc.

Business After Hours B104.7Bellus AcademyBriggs Auto Colbert Hills Grand Mere Realty Kaw Valley Rodeo Association

K-State Athletics Manhattan Area Technical College

Manhattan BroadcastingManhattan Convention & Visitors Bureau

Meadowlark HillsMercy Regional Health Center

RC McGraw’sWIBWBusiness ShowcaseAmerican Airlines/ American Eagle

Flint Hills BeverageManhattan Regional Airport

Morning MingleKansurance

Good MorningManhattanAT&TBA designs, LLCHi-Tech Interiors, Inc. Kansas Gas ServiceKey OfficeManhattan Country Club

Sponsorship opportunitiesfor are available for our2013 programs and events.

Let us advertise your business to over 2,000Chamber members and10,000 Manhattan house-holds. Sponsors receiveextensive logo recognitionon the Chamber website,email invitations and in ourmonthly newsletter.

Sponsorships are beginningto fill up! Contact KathyStevens or Kim Dahlsten at785-776-8829 to secure aprogram sponsorship today.

2012 Sponsor Thank You

2013 ChamberLeadership

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and Jackie Hartman,Director of CommunityRelations-Kansas StateUniversity and KristinBrighton, Principal, NewBoston Creative Group willserve as Vice-Chairs to theBoard.

As the new Chair of theBoard, Frank Beer appointedand the Board approved thefollowing 2013 Chairs forseveral standing committeesof the Chamber of

Commerce. They include:Derrick Roberson, Arthur-Green, LLP, AuditCommittee; Dick Hayter,Transportation Committee;Kate Ryan, CurtinProperty Company MemberServices; Patrick Lee, NZone Sportswear, SmallBusiness Council; RandyAnderes, INTRUST Bank,Economic Development;Chuck Scott, SunflowerBank, Convention & VisitorsBureau Steering Committee;Mark Hatesohl,Chiropractic Family HealthCenter, Military Affairs;Carlin Murphy, WellsFargo Advisors, Retire to theFlint Hills; Genae Denver,

Manhattan ChristianCollege, Diplomats; WayneSloan, BHS Construction,Ambassadors; LucyWilliams, The TrustCompany, LeadershipManhattan; Lisa Sisley,New Boston CreativeGroup, Public Affairs;Cheryl Grice, Kansas StateUniversity Dept. of HumanResources, WorkforceCenter Advisory Board;Natalie Lackey, ManhattanBroadcasting, ChamberChampions; and BradWaller, Alfred Benesch &Company, YoungProfessionals SteeringCommittee.

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Upcoming ChamberEventsTo make a reservation for an upcoming event,please call the Chamber at 776-8829. Please join

us as your time allows.

January 18-19 Leaders’ RetreatSheraton Overland Park Hotel at the Convention Center

January 29 Morning Mingle7:45 – 9:00 amLocation: Chamber Boardroom

February 13 Business After Hours5:30 – 7:00 pmLeonardville State Bank

February 21 Good Morning Manhattan!7:15 – 8:30 amManhattan Country Club

February 26 Member Orientation: You Belong! What’s Next?7:45 – 9:30 amChamber Boardroom

March 1 Chamber 88th Annual Meeting6:00 – 9:30 pmManhattan Conference Center

March 13 Business After Hours5:30 – 7:00 pm

March 26 Morning Mingle7:45 – 9:00 amChamber Boardroom

*All dates and times are subject to change.

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, bestof 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.

The Manhattan AreaChamber of Commerce88th Annual Meeting andBanquet will be heldFriday, March 1, 2013 inthe ManhattanConference Center. Theevening will begin with acocktail hour at 6:00pmfollowed by dinner andpresentations at 7:00pm.

Let us promote yourbusiness! Sponsoring atable at the AnnualMeeting will gain you sig-nificant exposure tohundreds of the area’stop business and com-munity leaders with bysponsoring a table at theevent.

Table sponsorships maybe reserved through February 1, 2013. TheChamber will furnish alltable decorations againthis year. Please reserveyour table immediately –tables and seats are lim-ited and will be availableon a first-come, first-serve basis.

Gold Level TableSponsor - $825• Sponsor table (with signage) in preferred location including eightguaranteed, reserved seats• Business listing on event programs and in the March edition of the “Little Apple Business Review” (approximately 1,500 impressions)• Business listing and website link on event webpage for 1 year (prior to and after the event)

Silver Level TableSponsor - $425• Sponsor table (with signage) in preferred location including four guaranteed, reserved seats• Business listing on event programs and in the March edition of the “Little Apple Business Review” (approximately 1,500 impressions)• Business listing and website link on event webpage for 1 year

(prior to and after theevent)

Contact Kathy Stevensat [email protected] call the Chamber at776-8829 for moreinformation

Thank you to the follow-ing event sponsors:

Platinum SponsorsYour Business Logo

Could Be Here!

EntertainmentSponsors

Cocktail Sponsors

Plan to attend the Chamber’s 88th Annual Meeting & BanquetFriday, March 1, 2013 • 6:00pmManhattan Conference Center

Chamber Forms Small Business CouncilContinued from page 1• Encourage and educate the Manhattan community of theimportance of patronizing local retail businesses.

• Start positive initiatives that influence the growth and success of small businesses.

CompositionThe Small Business Council will be comprised of 15 votingmembers who are members of good standing in theManhattan Area Chamber of Commerce and represent asmall business of 50 or fewer employees. All chambermembers are welcome to attend the meetings and provideinput.

The Small Business Council will meet on the secondWednesday of each month at 7:15 am in the ChamberBoard room. For more information contact the chair ofthe council, Patrick Lee, of N Zone Sportswear, or TrentArmbrust at the Chamber.

Since our December newslet-ter, these businesses have reinvested their investments inthe Chamber. The Board ofDirectors and staff thank thesebusinesses for their continuingsupport of the Chamber.

Over 15 YearsA Brush of ColorACEware Systems, Inc.ERA The Conderman GroupFairfield Inn by MarriottFeldkamp’s Furniture MartFox Business SystemsHayden OrthodonticsManhattan Arts CenterMichael HolenSchultz Construction, Inc.Sydney Carlin The Trust CompanyThermal Comfort Air, Inc.Yellow Book USA

10 to 14 YearsCandlewood Health Mart PharmacyCopy KatsDesigned Business InteriorsJ & C Imaging, Inc. Manhattan Advertising Agency, Inc. McDonald Construction, Inc.

5 to 9 YearsAppletech Construction, Inc. Maberry RFD Inc.Planet Beach Contempo Spa

1 to 4 YearsChristian Books & Gifts, Inc. CoreFirst Bank & TrustGaia SalonSpaKieu’s Inc. K-State Communications and MarketingManhattan Computer HospitalMTS Custom Coating, Inc.Schurle Signs Inc.The Salvation ArmyTom Phillips

State Farm Insurance -Karl Kunz Agency Karl Kunz, Owner - Agent 210 N 4th Street, Suite BPh (785) 776-3800Fx (785) 537-5080We're excited to announceState Farm Insurance - KarlKunz. With more than 50years of experience on ourteam, we're ready to coveryour insurance and financialneeds. Take time to visit us atour new location 210 N 4thStreet, Suite B. We look for-ward to meeting you.

Frank Witt, Real EstateAgent Realty Executives WeisReal Estate 2316 Anderson Avenue Ph (785) 539-9333Ph (785) 313-7122Fx (785) 539-9151www.weisrealtyexecutives.comwww.gitwittit.com

Consolidated Printing Bryson Robbins, SalesExecutive 319 S. 5th Street, SalinaPh (785) 825-5426Fx (785) 825-6536www.consolidatedprinting.com Consolidated Printing is a fullline printer with an advancedart department for yourdesign. Consolidated haspress capabilities from simple1-color work to 5-color withcoating capabilities. In thebindery area, we can completeyour job with mailing services.Call Bryson Robbins for assis-tance. Consolidated is also afull line Konica Minolta dealercovering the Manhattan area –complete with knowledgeablesales staff and a well-trainedservice staff. Call Phil Hatfieldfor information on your officeequipment. 785-825-5426 or1-800-532-0266.

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

2013 Sponsorship OpportunitiesLet the Chamber promote your business! Sponsorship opportunities are availablefor our 2013 programs and events. We will advertise your business to over 2,000Chamber members and 10,000 Manhattan households. Sponsors receive extensivelogo recognition on the Chamber website, email invitations and in our monthlynewsletter.

Sponsorships available for the following programs: • Chamber 101• Good Morning Manhattan• Member Orientation: You Belong! What’s Next?• Morning Mingle

Sponsorships are beginning to fill up! Contact Kathy Stevens or Kim Dahlsten at785-776-8829 to secure a program sponsorship today.

Come Mingle with us!

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 networkingopportunity shines the spot-

light on each attendee individ-ually, allowing them to intro-duce themselves and give ashort “commercial” for theirbusiness. Don’t forget tobring business cards! You canplace a stack on the businesscard buffet to share withother attendees.

Registration and networkingstarts at 7:45am with intro-ductions beginning promptly at8:00. Attendees will each have30 seconds to address thegroup.

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 [email protected] or call the Chamberoffice at 785-776-8829.

Contact Kathy with questionsand for sponsorship opportu-nities, 785.776.8829 [email protected]

Tuesday, January 29 7:45 – 9:00am

Chamber Boardroom501 Poyntz Ave

January 2013

Volume 13, Issue 1

A publication of the

Manhattan

Convention &

Visitors Bureau

The Manhattan Convention & Visitors Bureau wantsYOU to Keep It Local--- and that’s why we areunveiling how you can become a Local Champion.

You work hard. You go above and beyond. You’vedone it before and you’ll do it again. We agree. Let usrecognize you.

Manhattan is growing in leaps and bounds and weknow it is a result of people like you, vital connec-tors planning into the future to bring others toManhattan.

The Manhattan Convention and Visitors Bureaustrive to bring meetings to the community; we wantto seek others who help promote The Little Apple®

as a meeting and event location, behind the scenes.Manhattan’s Local Champions are the connectorswho identify future conventions, meetings, events andsports in Manhattan. We couldn’t do it without

you—you are the true champion for Manhattan!So why should you become a Local Champion? Did you know that hosting a group of 100 can add$15,700 to the local economy per day? Hosting asporting event of 100 can add $10,000 to the localeconomy.

There is a great increase in: retail sales, gasoline anddining all due to your meeting coming to Manhattan

But we want to go even further and thank you. Onceyou submit a meeting you will automatically beentered to win $200 in Little Apple Dollars to spendat area businesses in Manhattan. We will also shareyour information on the Local Champion Profilepage on our website.

So keep an eye out in January as we roll out theLocal Champion Program and start thinking abouthow YOU can be a local champion!

Coming soon: LOCAL CHAMPIONS!

Hard At Workpage 2

Can’t Miss Eventspage 3

Park Permit Updatepage 3

* Does not include Country Stampede

K-State SportsMen’s Basketball1-19 vs. Oklahoma at 3:00 pm – Big 12 Network1-22 vs. Kansas at 7:00 pm – Big 12 Network1-30 vs. Texas at 8:00 pm – ESPN2

Women’s Basketball1-12 vs. West Virginia at 3:00 pm – FOX Sports1-16 vs. Baylor at 7:00 pm – FOX Sports1-23 vs. Oklahoma State at 7:00 pm – FCS Central2-2 vs. Kansas at 2:00 pm – Cox 22/Metro

Mark your calendars as the 2013 K-State Footballschedule has been announced.

Hard At WorkThe Manhattan Convention & Visitors Bureau works tirelessly throughout the year tobring conferences, visitors, group tours and special events to Manhattan.

Our Convention Sales Manager, Christy Chase, works with the many groups who willmeet in Manhattan in 2013. The New Year kicks off right with not just one, but threegroups who haven’t met in Manhattan before, or haven’t for a very long time. Welcometo The Little Apple®, Kansas Idea Network of Biomedical Research ExcellenceConference Jan 18-20, Kansas Parks and Recreation Annual Conference Jan 28-31, andthe Kansas Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers Leaders Conference Jan 25-27!

“Our members are excited for the opportunity to return our state conference to Manhattan,”said KRPA Executive Director Doug Vance. “We want to make this a regular state conference stop in our rotation of this annual event. The new Hilton Garden Inn/ManhattanConference Center along with the Flint Hills Discovery Center is a great destination that ourmembers look forward to experiencing in 2013.”

“Throughout the process of organizing our symposium we have been amazed and grateful forall the time the CVB has put into working with us to provide a memorable experience for ourattendees coming to Manhattan. Their connection to and networking within the community hasgiven our group a way to experience Manhattan in the best possible way.” Janette Lyon, K-INBRE

The Kansas Society of AssociationExecutives The KSAE functions to promote professionalexcellence in Association Management. TheCVB, Clarion, Hilton Garden Inn, ManhattanConference Center, K-State Student Union,Candlewood Suites and the Holiday Inn at theCampus presented to the KSAE trade show inDecember. Over 100 associations were presentat the annual conference.

Kansas Press AssociationKPA hasn’t met here since 1999. Due to Manhattan’s growth and larger meeting facilities,the KPA will be returning to meet in Manhattan in 2014. Kansas Press Associationserves, improves and promotes the newspaper industry. More than 235 member newspapers throughout Kansas are represented in the KPA.

Contact Christy Chase, Convention Sales Manager, at [email protected] to find outhow you can bring your group or organization to meet in Manhattan!

Barn Quilt GrowsOur Tourism Sales Manager, Marcia Rozell, con-tinues to assist the Flint Hills Tourism Coalitionin the development of barn quilt squares. Thesequilt squares are painted on wood boards andaffixed to barns for visitors to view. Often, theyare one in a series on a barn quilt trail that spansseveral counties.

Rozell will attend some of these barn additions,and the FHTC will have a solid inventory by theend of February as to how many of thesesquares exist in the surrounding areas.

For more information, visit barnquiltinfo.com

Dirty KanzaAvid biker? This is an event youcan’t miss. The Dirty Kanza 200is a pre-registration only, 200-mile bike race throughthe Flint Hills.Registration is openJanuary 12th, beginning at8:00 am Central Timethrough bikereg.com. In 2012 registration filled upin 2 ½ hours!

Field limit is set at 800 participants, and this yeara “half-pint” option is available as well. This is a100-mile option. Field limit for the half pint is setat 200 participants. The race itself takes place onJune 1 in the Flint Hills.

Martin Luther King Jr. DayManhattan has a host of activitiesand recognitions for MLK day.Below are many of the eventsthat will take place in honor ofMartin Luther King Jr. The day iscelebrated January 21.

HandsOn K-State has partnered with the MLKCommittee of Manhattan for more than tenyears. They offer a day of service- “a day on, not aday off.” They call for Americans from all walks oflife to work together on national problems.January 21 is the recognized day of service in2013. Martin Luther King Jr. will be honored, alonewith belief in equality and justice. Visit www.hand-son.ksu.edu to find out how to participate- youcan sign up as an individual, or team.

The Manahttan Public Library will host a story-time on January 21 from 3-3:30 pm that helps

young people understand the importance of theCivil Rights Movement and of Martin Luther KingJr. Recommended for ages 3-7. Call 785-776-4741with questions.

The Mariana Kistler Beach Museum of Art willoffer a special viewing from the permanent collec-tion that “expresses themes of cultural identity.”The event is free- but food donations to the FlintHills Breadbasket are requested. The viewing isopen January 21, from 10:00 am to noon. Additionally- “The Rosa Parks Story,” an emmy-nominated movie will be shown at the BeachMuseum on January 26th from 1-3:00 pm. Thisevent honors the 100th anniversary of the birth-day of this American Civil Rights pioneer.

A Chorus LineIt’s one, singular sensation at McCain Auditorium!On January 29, 17 dancers will audition for AChorus Line, the musical for “everyone who’sever had a dream and put it all on the line.” Theshow starts at 7:30 pm, and some costumes, danc-ing and language may not be appropriate for chil-dren under the age of 14.

BRRR!Sign up now to attend the Polar Plunge® at TuttleCreek Lake! This event raises funds for SpecialOlympics of Kansas. Manhattan’s event will takeplace on February 2. Plungers get to participatewith a minimum donation of $75- but you get agreat Polar Plunge® sweatshirt to warm up inafter the dive. There are plenty of other volunteerand fund-raising opportunities to get involved in iffrigid waters aren’t for you!Visit ksso.org/plunge to watch videos, register andfind more information.

Annual Valentines WorkshopThe BeachMuseum of Artis hosting theirannual work-shop forValentine’s Day!February 3rdfrom 1:30-3pm,lace, ribbon,sparkles andbling will be flying through the air. Create hand-made valentines, spend quality time with the fami-ly and then put your creations to good use. $5per child, $3 per member- reservations notrequired. Call 785- 532-7718 with questions.

Can’t Miss Events

We are excited to roll out the brand new Visitor’s Guide for 2013!Submit a request for your copy of the latest information on where todine, shop, meet and play in Manhattan.

The Manhattan Visitors Guide is our number one resource for visitors, and groups meeting in Manhattan. We distribute 125,000guides in the calendar year through welcome packets, mailings, andarea distributions.

A big thank you goes out to all our advertising partners- this guidewouldn’t exist otherwise.

The 2013 Kansas State Visitor Guide is out as well. You can pick these up atthe Manhattan Town Center, or from our office located at 501 Poyntz Ave.

Tourism Ad CampaignTouts Kansas“Some people think Kansas is a well-kept secret,but the Division of Tourism of the KansasDepartment of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism(KDWPT) doesn’t keep quiet about trumpetingthe virtues of our state. According to an inde-pendent study, the state’s “There’s No PlaceLike Kansas” marketing campaign generated133,400 additional visitors to Kansas and con-tributed $73.5 million to the Kansas economy,yet cost only $915,400 – a return on invest-ment of $80 for every dollar spent. TheKDWPT Division of Tourism directed the cam-paign, and an independent research company,H2R Market Research, conducted the study.”

Karen Hibbard, [email protected]

Christy Chase, Convention Sales [email protected]

Marcia Rozell, Tourism Sales [email protected]

Autumn Shoemaker, MarketingCoordinator

[email protected]

Kendra Dekat, Administrative Assistant/Service Coordinator

[email protected]

Manhattan Convention &Visitors Bureau Staff

January 2013

Vision Statement:Destination Manhattan!

Mission Statement:To expand the local area economy by

attracting visitors.

Chuck Scott, ChairmanBrad Everett, HotelJennifer Fritchen, HotelGregg Joyal, HotelDave Lewis, Ex-OfficioKelly Loub, RestaurantCurt Loupe, Ex-OfficioMeridith McKee, HotelTeresa Morris, Hotel

Wayne Rouse,EntertainmentEvan Tuttle, AttractionJohn Pence, K-StateBernie Haney, Ex-OfficioLynda Spire, Ex-OfficioBob Workman, Ex-Officio

Manhattan CVB Steering Committee

Upcoming Conferences, Sports andSpecial Events in The Little Apple®

November . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Anticipated Attendance NumbersConferences10-13 Kansas Auctioneers Association Annual Convention . . . . .20018-20 K-INBRE Symposium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25025-27 Young Farmers and Ranchers of Kansas Annual

Convention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50026-28 Kansas Land Improvement Contractors Association Annual .

Convention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15028-31 Kansas Recreation and Park Association Annual Conference .

and Trade Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .375

Sporting Events12-13 Little Apple Basketball Tournament Boys Basketball

Tournament . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30012-13 Little Apple Basketball Tournament Girls Tournament . . . .30019 Manhattan Optimist Kids Wrestling Club Little Apple

Classic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .700

Park Permit UpdateThe goal is to attract more park visitors. The RevenueDepartment along with the Department of Wildlife, Parksand Tourism now let residents buy annual park permits whenthey register their vehicles in 2013.

Prior to 2013, these have been separate transactions. Thenew regulations will allow for the Parks Passport to costabout $15 if bought during the vehicle registration process.Regular price is $25. Funding for state parks has decreasedin recent years- posing challenges to operations and maintenance. This effort will hopefully incursome growth in visitors to state parks.

The Manhattan Convention and Visitors Bureau works close-ly with neighboring Tuttle Creek State Park. Events fromsmall to large are held there, including Country Stampede,the Polar Plunge, and the I Love Manhattan Sprint Traithlon.Attendees of these events bring major revenue toManhattan, staying in our hotels and shopping in our stores,and purchasing park passes if they don’t already have them.Interested in volunteering at these events, or any others? Email [email protected] or call 785-776-8829.

2 Free Kids' Movie, Manhattan Public Library, 2pm,785-776-4741

2-22 Little Apple to the Big Apple through the USO Fort Riley Collection Drive, Manhattan, On-going, 785-776-7787

3 Free Kids' Movie, ManhattanPublic Library, 10am, 785-776-4741

4 Mad Libs Party, Manhattan Public Library, 2pm, 785-776-4741

5 K-State Mens Basketball vs. Oklahoma State, Bramlage Coliseum, 12:30PM, 800-221-2287

5 K-State Womens Basketball vs. TCU, Bramlage Coliseum, 6pm, 800-221-2287

5 Tuttle Creek Eagle Days, Tuttle Creek State Park, 9am-12:30pm, 785-539-8511

6 eReader Workshop, Manhattan Public Library, 10-11:30am, 785-776-4741

6 Keepers in Action: Happy Zoo Year!, Sunset Zoo Nature Exploration Center, Noon-4pm, 785-587-2737

6 Flint Hills Bridal Show, Manhattan Conference Center,12-5pm, 785-539-7111

7 First Monday Gaming for Teens, Manhattan Public Library, 4-6pm, 785-776-4741

11 MCC Women's Basketball vs. Presentation College, City Auditorium, 5:30pm, 877-246-4622

11 MCC Men's Basketball v. Presentation College, City Auditorium, 7pm, 877-246-4622

12 K-State Womens Basketball vs. West Virginia, Bramlage Coliseum, 3pm, 800-221-2287

12 Yu-Gi-Oh Tournament, Manhattan Public Library, 2-4pm, 785-776-4741

16 K-State Womens Basketball vs. Baylor, Bramlage Coliseum, 7pm, 800-221-2287

19 K-State Mens Basketball vs. Oklahoma, Bramlage Coliseum, 3pm, 800-221-2287

20 Sunset Zoo Presents: Marina Petrovic, Sunset ZooNature Exploration Center, 3pm, 785-587-2737

22 K-State Mens Basketball vs. Kansas, Bramlage Coliseum, 7pm, 800-221-2287

22 MCC Women's Basketball vs. Rhema College, City Auditorium, 6pm,877-246-4622

23 K-State Womens Basketball vs. Oklahoma State, Bramlage Coliseum, 7pm, 800-221-2287

25 MCC Men's Basketball v. Central Christian College of the Bible, City Auditorium,7:30pm, 877-246-4622

25-27 Kansas State University 20th Concert Band Clinic, McCain Auditorium, K-State, All Day, 785-532-3816

26 MCC Men's Basketball v. St. Louis Christian College, City Auditorium, 4pm, 877-246-4622

26 Local Area Cinderella Scholarship Pageant, Manhattan Arts Center, 12pm-4pm, 785-341-7334

26 Unstock the Bar!(Reservation Required), Harry's Restaurant, 8:30-11:30pm, 785-537-1300

27 Kansas State University 20th Concert Band Clinic Concert, McCain Auditorium,K-State, 1pm, 785-532-3816

29 McCain Performance Series: A Chorus Line, McCain Auditorium, K-State, 7:30pm, 785-532-6428

30 K-State Mens Basketball vs. Texas, Bramlage Coliseum, 8pm, 800-221-2287

February1 MCC Women's Basketball

vs. Central Christian College of the Bible, City Auditorium, 5:30pm, 877-246-4622

1 McCain Performance Series: Sweet Honey in theRock, McCain Auditorium, K-State, 7:30pm, 785-532-6428

1 MCC Men's Basketball vs. Ozark Christian College, City Auditorium, 7:30pm, 877-246-4622

2 MCC Men's Basketball vs. Calvary Bible College, City Auditorium, 4pm, 877-246-4622

2 MCC Women's Basketball vs. Calvary Bible College, City Auditorium, 2pm, 877-246-4622

2 K-State Womens Basketball vs. Kansas, Bramlage Coliseum, 2pm, 800-221-2287

2 2013 Polar Plunge, Tuttle Creek State Park, 10:30AM, 913-236-9290

Tuttle Creek State Park- pick up your pass when you register your vehicle in 2013. Photo by Mike Marish.

501 Poyntz Avenue Manhattan, KS 66502(785) 776-8829 • (785) 776-0679 fax

Become a volunteer! While participatingon committees, you will be networkingwith other members, increasing the visibili-ty of your company name and ultimatelyenhancing the effectiveness of yourChamber membership.

In 2012, 865 members volunteered theirtime for Chamber committees. Your volun-teer involvement assures you a role in lead-ing the future of Manhattan and the sur-rounding region.

Sign up any time of the year! New mem-bers are always welcome! For committeespecifics, contact the Chamber today at776-8829.

Chamber ChampionsThe public relations arm of the Chamber;attend ribbon cuttings and ground breakings.Staff liaison: Kim Dahlsten, [email protected] or 785-776-8829

DiplomatsLead new member retention efforts toincrease member involvement.Staff liaison: Kim Dahlsten, [email protected] or 785-776-8829

Little Apple® CorpsAssist with visitor tours and conventions.Staff liaison: Kendra Dekat, [email protected] or 785-776-8829

Manhattan Young ProfessionalsHelps establish social and professionalopportunities for professionals between the ages of 21-40. Staff liaison: Dena Huff,[email protected] or 785-776-8829

Member ServicesDevelop new programs and services for the membership.Staff liaison: Kathy Stevens, [email protected] or 785-776-8829

Military RelationsFoster good relations between Fort Rileypersonnel and the Manhattan businesscommunity.Staff liaison: Alison Pulcher, [email protected] or 785-776-8829

Public PolicyMonitor legislative and specific issues affecting the business community.Staff liaison: Lyle Butler, [email protected] or 785-776-8829

Retire to the Flint HillsCommitteeIdentify, attract and retain retirees to reside in the Manhattan area.Staff liaison: John Pagen, [email protected] or 785-776-8829

Small Business CouncilThe Council serves as an advocate andsounding board for small business owners;provides educational opportunities andtraining on issues specifically affecting smallbusinesses; acts as a voice for small businessand offers opportunities for developmentthrough networking and Chamber programs. Staff liaison: Trent Armbrust, [email protected] or 785-776-8829

Workforce Advisory BoardEstablish and maintain partnerships withemployers and agencies to encourage utilization of services available at areaworkforce centers. Staff liaison: John Pagen, [email protected] or 785-776-8829

Why join a committee?Most importantly, the Chamber is people.People just like you. People who realizethat through the Chamber, they can accom-plish collectively what no one can do indi-vidually. The strength of the Chamber lies inattracting the greatest number of members,creating a pool of resources from whichcan be drawn ideas, energy and finances.

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Business PlanningSeminar

Are you thinking aboutstarting a business in theNew Year? Do you own abusiness and need aroadmap for the future?Will you need bank financingfor your business’s growth?If your answer is yes to anyof these questions, we have

an upcoming free seminarthat can help you.

Business PlanningSeminarTuesday, January 293:00 – 5:00pmManhattan AreaChamber of CommerceBoardroom501 Poyntz Avenue

(please call 785-587-9917or email [email protected] to register)

This seminar has informa-tion for both startups andexisting businesses. Many ofour clients are establishedbusinesses planning forgrowth or pursuing financ-ing for an expansion.Resources will be providedto assist with researchingand structuring your plan.We will also look at devel-oping financial projections

that can be used for budg-eting and to illustrate thebusiness’s ability to cash flow.

In addition to businessplanning and financial pro-jection resources, attendeeswill receive a series ofchecklists and worksheetsgeared toward assistingstartups through the initialphases of their existence.These resources covereverything from researchinga business idea to hiringemployees.

Please contact me with anyquestions and to registerfor this free business plan-ning seminar.

Daryn Soldan501 Poyntz AvenueManhattan, KS [email protected]/sbdc

Business BarometerNovember 2011 November 2012

BUILDING PERMITS - source: City of Manhattan

Total Issued 31 33

Residential $2,100,392 $5,871,123

Non-Residential $3,311,430 $6,265,907

Permit Fees Paid $26,124 $32,586

RETAIL SALES (Manhattan) - source: City of Manhattan

Retail Sales $93,690,600 $103,525,800,558,900

Sales Tax Collections $936,900 $1,035,258

MANHATTAN AIR PASSENGER TRAFFIC - MHK airport

Enplanement 5,068 5,224

Deplanement 5,139 5,269

Box Lab offers new productlines

The retail division of Box Lab offerstwo new product lines – LEGOArchitecture and HABA toys at thedowntown showroom and designstudio.

The LEGO Architecture product lineis a collaboration between LEGOand architectural artist Adam ReedTucker. Tucker is a Kansas StateUniversity alumnus earning hisdegree in architecture in 1996.

The showroom and design studiois located in downtown Manhattanat 407 Poyntz Avenue.

Harry’s receives Diners’Choice Award

Harry’s has been named a winnerof OpenTable Diners’ ChoiceAwards for the top 100 restaurantsin the U.S. that specialize inAmerican food for the secondstraight year. This list of winners isderived from more than 10 millionreviews submitted by Open Tablediners for more than 15,000restaurants in all 50 states and theDistrict of Columbia.

Harry’s is located at 418 Poyntz indowntown Manhattan. For moreinformation see Harry’s website,www.harrysmanhattan.com

New market president forManhattan bank

Douglas Haverkamp will be CentralNational Bank’s new ManhattanMarket President and Chief LendingOfficer. Haverkamp joins the bankwith more than 25 years of bankingrelated experience in governmentaland private sector financing.

Founded in 1884, Central NationalBank has locations in21 communitiesacross Kansas and Nebraska.

Dental group expands, remodels

The Downtown Dental Groupremodeled their office and hired anew dentist. Dr. Owen Poulson hasrecently joined the team.

Poulson comes from Sacramento,CA, where he practiced dentistry formore than 15 years. Poulson earneda bachelor’s degree in zoology fromBrigham Young University in 1994,and earned his dentistry degree fromCase Western Reserve School ofDentistry in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1998.

The expansion and remodel includesfour new treatment rooms, a newwaiting room, and installation ofadvanced radiographic technology.

Noteworthy NewsNoteworthy News

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

2012 has been a year of transition-both in Manhattan and on Ft. Riley.The years accomplishments andaccolades for the Military RelationsCommittee have been numerous. Wecontinue our hallmark programs- ourmonthly MRC luncheons which havehighlighted the new Irwin ArmyCommunity Hospital, the KansasState University ROTC program,community partnerships with FortRiley and its entities as well as show-casing military support organizationssuch as AUSA (The Association ofthe United States Army).

Another hallmark program, ourYellow Ribbon Socials- continue tobe a resounding success. Averaging 15spouses twice monthly, we are ableto showcase our Manhattan businessto a group of military spouses eagerfor new experiences and newfavorites and new friends while theirspouses are deployed or displaced

with the United States Army. In theyear 2012, we have reached over 300spouses and have introduced some ofour Manhattan businesses to a newaspect of military family support.Many of the businesses now look foradditional ways to support and assistour military service members andtheir families.

Elaborating on our support for mili-tary organizations, we once againmade a trip with a 16 member con-tingency to Washington D.C. for theAssociation of the United StatesArmy annual meeting. We wereimmersed in the very best of theArmy. We engaged in discussions ofsoldier mental health, of transitioningsoldier success and failures, interact-ed on how we as a community canbest support our military servicemembers and their families, withoutbuilding a dependency of the servicesand perks that we offer. We learned

about how to best support the Armyin creating successful, independentmilitary families who can and will playintegral roles in the civilian communi-ties in which they reside. We werehonored to socialize with TheSergeant Major of the US Army-CSM Raymond F. Chandler III as wellas many other top Army leaders dur-ing our time in the District ofColumbia.

AUSA continues to be a major areaof investment for our MilitaryCommunity Liaison. The organizationis the professional association for theprofessional soldier and Manhattanrepresentation as an integral part ofour local chapter is key to the suc-cess of both AUSA and theManhattan community.

We executed another successful KawValley Rodeo Association MilitaryFamily Appreciation Night. In thanks

to major sponsors, we were able toprovide 1,500 free tickets to theThursday evening performance of theKVRA rodeo during the Riley CountyFair. This opportunity sh0owcases theRiley County Fair and the rodeo cul-ture to many of our service mem-bers and their families who wouldotherwise be unaware of such anamazing opportunity. Our sponsorsallow us to now annually hold a pre-rodeo picnic which feeds over 700attendees. Gunpowder and Lead, Ft. Riley’s country band, performedand door prizes were the hits of theafternoon.

2013 will involve ever-changingatmospheres on Ft. Riley and theMCL is determined to be involved inthat change and make that changebeneficial to our military communitymembers, our Manhattan businessesand our larger community as awhole.

By being a part of theManhattan Area Chamberof Commerce, you unitewith more than 790 busi-nesses, more than 2200representatives and morethan 16,000 employees toprovide strength, enthusi-asm, imagination, and workcollectively to grow theeconomy of Manhattan.

We are interested to knowwhy you chose to invest

with the Manhattan AreaChamber of Commerce,what your business suc-cesses are as well as whatchallenges may be in yourfuture.

Watch for your ChamberCheck Up survey in thecoming months via email.Please take a few minutesto complete the ChamberCheck Up survey. Yourinput will help us deter-

mine what services,resources or support fromthe Chamber or otherresource partner may ben-efit your business or organ-ization as well as tailor theChamber's programs andactivities to fit the needs toour members.

Thank you in advance foryour Chamber Check Upinput. It is valued andappreciated.

Chamber Check Up Surveys – Watch For Yours!

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Save the Date!Leaders’ Retreat

January 18-19, 2013 Sheraton Overland Park Hotel

at the Convention Center

AT&T100 E Bluemont Avenue, Suite B

(785) 539-2003www.att.com

Ribbon CuttingsRibbon Cuttings

AFLAC Regional Office2505 Anderson Avenue, Suite 102

(785) 323-1444www.aflac.com

Health Care Reform “Update” SeminarWrap UpThe Chamber held its annual FallSeminar on December 4th. Jim Gordonwith Sink, Gordon & Associates present-ed Health Care Reform “Update”. Weheard many positive comments from theattendees who learned about the keycomponents of the new health carereform legislation. Mercy RegionalHealth Center was the main sponsorof the seminar, and Keith Westerveltwith Blueville Nursery was a partnersponsor.