Little Apple Business Review - July 2014

A publication of the Manhattan Area Chamber of CommerceJuly 2014, Volume 10, Issue 7, www.manhattan.org

Contact us:501 Poyntz Avenue

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

[email protected] www.manhattan.org

TDD Kansas Relay Center: 800-766-3777

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The KansasDepartment ofCommerce designatesJune as BusinessAppreciation Month, acelebration of Kansasbusinesses and theircontributions to localcommunities and thestate economy.Businesses can benominated by any indi-vidual or organization.

Four Manhattan AreaChamber of Commercemember businesseswere recognized thisyear in one of four cat-egories: Manufacturing/Distribution, Service,Hospital/Non-Profit,and Retail.

Regional winnersincluded Environmental

Manufacturing, Inc. inManufacturing/Distribution and New BostonCreative in Service.Merit Award winnersincluded the GreaterManhattan CommunityFoundation inHospital/Non-Profitand Little AppleBrewing Company inRetail.

“The businesses honoredduring BusinessAppreciation Month havemade outstanding contri-butions to our economyand their communities,”Kansas CommerceSecretary Pat Georgesaid. “These businessesare investing and hiringin Kansas and as aresult our state isenjoying strong job

growth and avibrant econo-my.”

Lyle Peterson,NortheastRegion ProjectManager forthe KansasDepartment ofCommerce,said “it is niceto see talentedbusiness lead-ers honoredwith this awardin 2014.”

The Chamber ofCommerce con-gratulates thenominated businessesand thanks ALL of ourarea businesses fortheir hard work, timeand effort. Local busi-

nesses add life to ourcommunity. They cre-ate jobs, drive econom-ic growth and providethe goods and servicesthat we often take for

granted. THANK YOUarea businesses formaking the Manhattanarea a great place tolive and do business.

The Manhattan AreaChamber of Commerce hasjust received the neweststreet map of Manhattan. Thefull-color street map isdesigned to serve those visit-ing as well as those consider-ing relocation to the area.Local residents will also findthe map a useful tool, sincepoints of interest and variousbusiness locations will benoted.

10,000 copies of this publica-

tion will be distributedthroughout the region. This professional street mapis crafted with local input andrelevant highlights — such aslibraries, schools, governmen-tal buildings and other specialpoints of interest — and fea-tures an index ofarea resourcesand attractions.

Insets include theairport, the lakearea, Kansas

State University and FortRiley. The map is expected tohave a shelf life of two years.

The new maps are availablenow and are being distrib-uted at the Chamber office.

(L to R) Award recipients and Commerce staff: Kelly Loub, Little AppleBrewery; Russell Loub, Little Apple Brewery; Terry Wickham, EnvironmentalManufacturing, Inc.; Ben Brunner, Environmental Manufacturing, Inc.; LisaSisley, New Boston Creative Group; Susan Religa, New Boston CreativeGroup; Kristin Brighton, New Boston Creative Group; Vern Henricks,Greater Manhattan Community Foundation; Lyle Peterson, Business

Development, Kansas Department of Commerce.

Kansas Department of Commerce NamesBusiness Appreciation Month Winners

2014 Manhattan Street Maps Available Now

The Manhattan, Junction City and Salina Area Chambers ofCommerce present Treasures of Ireland featuring Dublin,Limerick & Killarney.

Travel dates are April 20-28, 2015.

$3,199*perperson/double. $650 single supplement

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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 of Commerce– all advertising is the responsibility of The Manhattan Mercury.To place an ad or for more information, call Samantha Fosha at776-2200, or [email protected].

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Travel with the Manhattan Chamber to Ireland inApril 2015Continued from page 1

Inclusions: • Roundtrip Airfare from Kansas City (KCI)• International Air Departure Taxes/Fuel• 11 Meals: 7 Breakfasts & 4 Dinners• Professional Tour Director• Motorcoach Transportation• Admissions per Itinerary• Comprehensive Sightseeing• Baggage Handling

What to learn more? Join us for an information session.Monday, July 28, 2014

5:30 pmChamber Boardroom, 501 Poyntz Avenue

This information session is open to Manhattan Chamber members, friends, family and thegeneral public. Travelers can live outside Manhattan and Riley County. All are welcome tojoin us on the trip.

To RSVP for the July 28th information session, please contact Kim Dahlsten at [email protected] or 785-776-8829.

NEW! Business Roundtable &Resources WorkshopAre you new to business ownership or looking for ways to grow your existing business?

Join us prior to the 2014 Business Showcase for the Business Roundtable andResources Workshop! This workshop will feature a panel of area business ownersready to answer your questions and share their keys to success. Attendees will alsolearn more about resources available from the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerceand the Kansas Small Business Development Center, including:

• Marketing, networking and educational opportunities• Chamber Existing Business program• Start-up assistance• Business planning for growth and expansion• Financial management and projection tools• Sales tax, employees, etc.

Who Should Attend: This workshop is open to anyone wanting to learn about startingor operating a business. You will have the opportunity at the end of the workshop toattend the Business Showcase free of charge.

To register for this workshop contact Daryn Soldan at the Chamber office at 785-776-8829 or by email to [email protected]. Limited seating.

Thursday, July 17th7:15 – 8:30am

at the Manhattan Country Club

Start your day off with breakfast and some early morning net-working. Coffee and networking will begin at 7:15am followed bya breakfast buffet and three speakers that will share informationabout local topics of interests to the community.

Speakers for the event will include:• Darcie White & Ben Herman, Manhattan Area 2035 Comprehensive Plan

• 2014-15 School Board President

This fast-paced, informative gathering is well attended so reserva-tions are required and can be made online at www.manhattan-chamber.org or by calling 776-8829. The cost is $20 per member or $35 for non-members.

Sponsored by:

Another excellent BusinessAfter Hours was held in Junecourtesy of the Kaw ValleyRodeo Association, B104.7and R.C. McGraw’s.Attendees enjoyed the coun-try music and great food fromR.C. McGraw’s while learningmore about the Kaw ValleyRodeo which will be held inconjunction with the RileyCounty Fair on July 24, 25and 26.

Door prize winners included:Vonda Copeland withCopeland Insurance Agency,Casey Culbertson withAction Pact Design, Dr.DeanDierksen with PremierChiropractic & Wellness,Grace Friedel with Varney& Associates, BradHartenstein with Flint HillsArea Builders Association, JoeMcGraw with Restore of theHeartland, Andie Metcalfwith McCullough

Development, Dr. BrianNiehoff with Kansas StateUniversity, and JenniferWilson with K-StateResearch and Extension.

The Chamber gave away aone-year pass to BusinessAfter Hours to LexiFarris with Farm BureauFinancial Services and $50

in Little Apple Dollars toChuck Lyman with TheTrust Company.

Please join us for BusinessAfter Hours in July!

Wednesday, July 9th5:30 – 7:00 pm

K-State Student UnionFree Parking in the

Parking Garage

Reservations can be made atonline at www.manhattan-chamber.org, by [email protected] orcall 776-8829.

Hosted by:

As the “host of the campus”,the K-State Student Unionprovides a gathering place andevent space for students, fac-ulty, staff, and the community.

The Union can accommodateyour meeting and cateringneeds with a large variety ofmeeting spaces, state-of-the-art conference technologyand front door parking. Thecommunity is always welcomeand can utilize our auditori-ums, ballrooms, bowling cen-ter and outdoor plazas forweddings, expos, conferencesand special events.

Sodexo provides food servicefor the Union, as well ascatering on and off-campus.The K-State Campus Store isfull of gifts and apparel toshow your purple pride!The upcoming $25 millionrenovation project for theUnion will touch multiplefacets of the Union, includingexpanded student organiza-tion space, dining facilities andretail options. Construction isexpected to begin July 2015.Please be our guest and letthe Union’s unique appeal bethe talk of your next event.

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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.

July 9 Business After Hours5:30 – 7:00 pmHost: K-State Student Union

July 15 Manhattan Young Professionals5:30-7:00 pmTour of K-State West Stadium

July 16 Brown Bag Lunch Series11:45am-1pmTopic: Cyber Security AwarenessChamber Boardroom

July 17 Good Morning Manhattan7:15 – 8:30 amManhattan Country Club

July 18 Ribbon Cutting – J & C Imaging, Inc.4:00 pm404 Poyntz Avenue

July 22 Mid-Day Mingle11:45am – 1:00 pmChamber Boardroom

July 30 Coffee and Conversation: Member/ Guest Program7:30am - 9:30amChamber Boardroom

August 9 Manhattan Young Professionals6:00 pmManhattan Arts Center

August 13 Business Showcase4:30-7:00 pmLocation: Four Points by Sheraton

August 19 Ribbon Cutting – K-State Superstore10:00 am519 McCall Road

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

*All dates and times are subject to change.

Thank you to the following members of the ChamberChampions and Chamber Diplomats for volunteering to helpwith registration at the June Business After Hours: LynneHartman with Advanced Property Management; Heather

Peterson with Action Pact Design and Michelle Taylor withFrontier Farm Credit.

Dan Oblinger, professionalnegotiator, presented to theManhattan YoungProfessionals on June 19. Afew things the group learnedabout good communicationskills and how to apply toeveryday life:

• Ask good questions - how could you walk out of here & feel success, let them seek authority

• Soften & rephrase - bring down the emotion and

move forward with the negotiations

• Identify and label emotions -what is the overriding emotion in play

• 5 powerful words of a negotiator1. A name2. If... If u walk out of here what would be successful for you3. Because... I would like you to because

4. Why ... Why is that important?

5. May I

This event was sponsored bythe K-State Student Unionand Sodexo.

The next MYP event will beJuly 15 - Cocktails and tourof the K-State West Stadium.

Manhattan Young Professionals

Since our June newsletter, these busi-nesses have reinvested their invest-ments in the Chamber. The Board ofDirectors and staff thank these busi-nesses for their continuing support ofthe Chamber.

31 to 40 YearsFamily and Implant Dentistry

21 to 30 YearsAlan Clark Body Shop, Inc.Alliance Property Management, Inc. Bank of the Flint HillsCurtin Property CompanyEconomy ElectricFrontier Financial Partners, Inc.Golf USAH & R BlockKSU Research FoundationManhattan MotorsMcKinzie, Inc.Mid-America Piano, LLCMidstate Mechanical, Inc.Paul BoschSMH ConsultantsThe Printery, Inc

15 to 20 YearsFoot LockerLittle Apple BreweryPBC, Inc.Pfeifley JewelersShear Dynamics Salon & Spa Above the Plaza

Strecker-Nelson GalleryV & V Electric Co., Inc.Weary Davis, L.C.

10 to 14 YearsCustom Wood ProductsKansas Secured TitleR.C. McGraw’sThe Women’s Health Group, PA

5 to 9 yearsAdvanced Dental ArtsAlex’s Affordable EyewearBig Poppi Bicycle Co.Debbie RegesterESB FinancialHeritage Wine & LiquorIHOPK-ScrubsLibrary Discount LiquorManhattan Magazine/Sunflower Publishing

Network Computer SolutionsNichols Chiropractic, PARiley County Clerk’s OfficeSarah Blair, REALTOR, ABR, GRI

1 to 4 years3C Carriage Service, LLCAssociation of the United States Army

Carpet CleanseDr. Jackie L. HartmanEdward Jones – Bill WolfExcel Linen SupplyGarden Grove ApartmentsGoodcents Deli Fresh SubsH.C.I. CateringHilton Garden Inn & Manhattan Conference Center

K-State Challenge CourseKeith EyestoneManhattan Family Chiropractic, P.A.Networks PlusParkwood Inn & SuitesServiceMaster RestoreStewart Advisory Services, LLCTindall OrthodonticsTommy Lee HolderTrusted Networking Solutions LLCVibe-It

Pizza RanchGreg Taylor, General Manager511 McCall RoadPh (785) 537-2200Fx (785) 537-7700www.pizzaranch.comSaddle up the family and head out toPizza Ranch for lunch or dinner. Ourmenu includes pizza, The Country'sBest Chicken, and a full buffet. LetsRide!

BizManhattan Morgan Chilson, Owner 3606 K4 Highway, TopekaPh (785) 633-6606bizmanhattan.bizBiz Manhattan will cover the vibrantbusiness community of Manhattan andsurrounding areas both online and in aprint magazine.

Mid-America Heart and VascularClinics, LLCTiffany Zachary, Office Manager 2900 Amherst Ave, Suite B Ph (785) 539-4644Fx (785) 539-8010Heart and Vascular Clinics is aCardiology Clinic within theManhattan community. We have twoInterventional Cardiologists as well astwo mid-level providers on staff. Weprovide a wide array of testing done inour facility. We make it a point to putour patients first and are able toschedule appointments in a timelymanner. We work in close contactwith our patients primary care physi-cians to provide continuity of care.

Goodcents Deli Fresh Subs James Jacobs, Owner 900 A Hayes Drive Ph (785) 320-6076Fx (785) 320-6188www.goodcentssubs.comMission Statement: “Goodcents will bethe sandwich option of choice inevery market that we operate by, pro-viding the freshest sandwiches avail-able, with outstanding hospitality.”

Viamedia 8001 Conser Street, OverlandParkRandy Wade, Sr. AccountExecutivePh (913) 322-9604Fx (913) 825-9445www.viamediatv.com We provide business solutions to helpour clients grow their businesses. Weprovide both internet and Cable TVadvertising.

Loving Arms Learning Center LaFarris L. Risby, ExecutiveDirector 1531 St Marys Road, Suite C,Junction CityPh (785) 238-6288Fx (610) 200-2767www.lovingarmscenter.orgLoving Arms™ Learning Center is anon-profit organization that offerstraining, professional development, andmentoring by providing learningopportunities for families to empowerfuture generations to meet the needsof an ever changing global society.

Manhattan Urgent Care, LLC Carolyn Herrera,Management/PA 1400 Beechwood TerracePh (785) 320-6770Fx (785) 320-6774http://urgentcaremanhattanks.com/

Manhattan Urgent Care is providingyou, your loved ones and the commu-nities we serve with the finest qualityeasily accessible urgent medical care.We are providing an alternate toemergency room visits when your pri-mary care is unavailable, and there isno appointment needed, walkins wel-come.

Jan Connizzo, RealtorRyan & Sons Realtors, LLC600 Humboldt Ph (785) 776-1213Fx (785) 776-0907www.ryanandsons.com

Logan Business MachinesChris Hobart, Solutions Specialist 1128 Hostetler Drive Ph (785) 539-5577loganbusinessmachines.com Business Solution Specialists. We offerMulti-function Printers, IndexingSoftware, and Postage Machines.

Historical and ArcheologicalSociety of Fort Riley Julie Martin, PresidentHASFR c/o US Cavalry Museum Ph (254) 231-9716www.FortRileyHistoricalSociety.orgThe Historical and ArchaeologicalSociety of Fort Riley (HASFR) wasformed with the specific intent to pre-serve, protect and maintain FortRiley’s heritage. Through our historic-focused events, HASFR increases thepublic’s awareness of Ft. Riley’s placein history, as well as generates fundsto support our local community.

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Tuesday, July 2211:45am – 1:00pm

Chamber Boardroom501 Poyntz Ave

The Mid-Day Mingle is a funand informal networkinggroup open to all membersof the Manhattan AreaChamber of Commerce.This is a fantastic opportunityto connect with fellowChamber members, makenew contacts, exchange business cards and createbusiness partnerships.

This unique networkingopportunity shines the spot-light on each attendee indi-vidually, allowing them tointroduce themselves andgive a short “commercial” fortheir business. Don’t forgetto bring business cards! Youcan place a stack on thebusiness card buffet to sharewith other attendees.

Registration and networkingstarts at 11:45am with intro-ductions beginning promptlyat 12:00pm. Attendees willeach have 30 seconds toaddress the group.

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

Contact Kathy with ques-tions and for sponsorshipopportunities, 785.776.8829or [email protected]

Sponsored by:

Make your plansnow to join the funin City Park onFriday, August 1stand Saturday,August 2nd forthe first Rhythmand Brews.

Bringingtogether

three events, Brew 2 Shoe, UPC’sLittle Apple Music Festival, and the

newest event, Hail the Ale, which willbring visitors to town to compete as well as enjoyour beautiful City Park.

Lace up your running shoes to be a part of theBrew 2 Shoe early on Saturday morning, August2nd. Pick up your runners packet at the GTMFamily Center on Friday evening, 7-9 PM. Stay for

the pasta feed (runners only – and you MUST pre-register for the meal with race registration) andstay for the Arts in the Park Music venue Fridaynight featuring the Band, “Run Boy Run.”

After you complete the 5K or 10K Brew 2 Shoeevent Saturday morning, shower and change andhead back to the GTM Family Center at City Parkto participate in the Home Brew Competition,Hail the Ale, and microbrewery sampling, fromaround the region. Workshops and sampling will beconducted from 1-4 PM.

$25 Day Pass - includes 4oz samples of micro-brews (limited to the first 300 tickets sold)$35 Night Pass - includes BBQ meal and three16oz brews$50 All day pass - includes 4oz samples of micro-brews, BBQ meal and three 16oz brews. (limitedto the first 250 tickets sold)Must be 21 or older.

Proceeds from the night pass ticket sales will benefit Arts in the Park 2015.

Saturday evening, beginning at 5 PM enjoy themusic festivities KSU’s – UPC Council has puttogether for the Little Apple Music Festival. Thelineup is great! 5-6 PM – Jazz Combo – Jazz Music 6-7 PM – Vineyard – Rock Music 7-8 PM – Noah Hoehn – New Blues 8-9 PM – Samantha Fish – Blues 9-10:30 PM The Steel Wheels – Acoustic AmericanRoots

Celebrate summer, celebrate good health, cele-brate music all at City Park on August 1st and 2nd.We can’t wait to see you there! For more infor-mation – go towww.RhythmAndBrewsMHK.org

July 2014Volume 14, Issue 7A publication of the

ManhattanConvention &Visitors Bureau

Rhythm and Brews

Rhythm

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August 1-2 • Manhattan, KS

Arts in the Park in JulyGrab your family and friends and relax to the sounds of music this July. Friday nightconcerts are held on the Larry Norvell Band Stage in City Park and are free to thepublic.

July 11- Randy McAllister, American singer-songwriter at 8:00 p.m. July 18- Manhattan Municipal Band at 7:30 p.m. July 25- Lights, a Journey tribute band at 8:00 p.m.

Ice Age Imperials Have you noticed things are getting cooler around here? Have you noticed the size ofcreatures that are enjoying these cooler temps? Make plans now to get to the FlintHills Discovery Center to see their new Temporary exhibit featuring the Ice AgeImperials. Learn about what life was like in this region during this time period millionsof years ago. Try your hand with the 3-D Mastodon puzzle – it is much more compli-cated than you think – but when completed – you will have a great idea as to how bigthe Mastodon’s were! Touch the fossils that are more than 500 million years old. Yes– this exhibit brings the Ice Age to live with the saber-toothed cats, giant sloth,Woolley mammoth and more! Hurry is at the ice completely melts and will be goneon September 14! Thanks to the Flint Hills Discovery Center and ESB for bringingthis exhibit to life! For more happenings at the Flint Hills Discovery Center go towww.flintshillsdiscovery.org

One of the Nation’s Best – Tuttle Creek LakeIt’s summer and millions of American’s flock to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lakes forfun on the water. Corps lakes offer boating, swimming, fishing, paddling, hunting, bicy-cling, hiking, birding, camping, picnicking and sightseeing. Corps lakes are popular forrecreation but they also provide water storage, flood control, hydroelectric power anddrinking water for cities nearby. Corps lakes offer history, scenery and activities youmay not expect.

Did you know? Tuttle Creek was recently selected as one of our Nation’s top 10 ArmyCorp lakes! Other lakes to receive this honor are located in Alaska, California, Georgia,Illinois, Iowa, Massachusetts, Oregon, Pennsylvania and Texas.

Go to www.recreation.gov for complete detail on this honor. Then grab your bike,tent, fishing pole, binoculars and get out and enjoy Kansas’ top lake!

For the Love of Sky – Flint Hills LandscapesThe Kansas skies are expansive – and Kansas artisans have captured our magnificent landscapesand skies. Plan now for a get away to Strecker-Nelson Art Gallery – Kansas’s oldest commer-cial gallery, to take in this show. Featuring artists Zak Barnes, James Borger, Clive Fullager,Kristin Goering, Lisa Grossman, Brian Hinkle, James Jones, Cally Krallman, Joseph Loganbill,Judith Mackey and Glenda Taylor’s porcelain bowls.

Just as our skies change quickly – so does this show! Make plans now – as this exhibit is onlyhere through August 20th.

Uncorked 2014Make plans now to enjoy this two day event to indulge in fine wine and culinary creations at Harry’s on July 23-24. Enjoy greatevenings at Harry’s with over 25 top-tier wines arranged by country of origin, food to match each table, along with passed horsd’oeuvres from Harry’s and Bourbon and Baker’s kitchen teams. A five course dinner will be served in the main dining room ofHarry’s featuring special guest Ronnie Sanders, President and Founder of Vine Street Imports. Tickets for this great event are avail-able at Harry’s bar or via email at [email protected]

Cally Krallman, "Glorious Sunrise"

Awarding Ribbons and Cowboy Thrills!

Thank you Stampede Volunteers!Manhattan has hosted Stampede for the past 19 years, put-ting Tuttle Creek State Park and The Little Apple® on themap for Country Artists and fans! This great event wouldnot take place without the help of countless volunteers.The Manhattan Convention and Visitors Bureau would liketo thank the Flint Hills Job Corps Student Governmentstudents and RSVP volunteers for their assistance in put-ting together over 3000 welcome bags that were distrib-uted to campers and hotel guests.

Many thanks to the following volunteers who helped manthe information booth and set up VIP chairs on the festivalgrounds. These volunteers welcomed fans and gatheredvaluable information for Stampede officials as they arealways looking for ways to make Stampede better and better each and every year. Zach Nemechek Zach TrujilloCurry SextonJake WatersLaton DowlingWeston HeibertKody CookCody SmallDayton ValentineCollin SextonMike MooreGlenn GronkowskiClyde ScottJudy RolandVicki McKiddy Tyann Cox

Linda JonesCharlene RedmanRon RaymondJudy LundbergRuth ScreenTrent, Laura, Bryan & Emily Armbrust

Dave & Jessica ArnoldDennis & Arlene IrvinKevin & Lisa IngramChuck & Kathie BartlettJennifer & Kaylee FritchenGrace GallagherDave DenningCorrine Martin

It’s July and time for the RileyCounty Fair and Kaw ValleyRodeo. Activities begin in onThursday, July 24th with theRiley Co. Fair Parade featur-ing 4-H clubs from across theCounty. Parade begins onPoyntz Ave at 6 p.m.

The Kaw Valley Rodeo opensthe gates to entertain withthrills and spills as profes-sional cowboys compete atWells Arena. Thursday nightis Military Appreciation nightas well as kid’s night. Rodeobegins at 8 p.m.

Friday, July 25th, join the BlueValley Pork ProducersBarbeque for a great meal!

Check out the 4-H projectsincluding clothing, arts andhandiwork and photographyinside Pottorf Hall; watch thelivestock shows in HurlbertBarn from 7-10 p.m., riderides, and hoot and holler forthe rodeo in Wells Arenafrom 7-10 p.m.

Saturday, July 26th’s scheduleis a full day of judging. Therabbit show begins at 8 a.m.,goats at 10 a.m., horticultureat 10 a.m., photography at 1p.m., swine at 7 p.m., and theusual rides and games runfrom 6-11 p.m. This is thefinal night of the rodeo, kick-ing off at 8 p.m.

Sunday the 27th brings morejudging throughout the day aswell as all your favorite carni-val rides and games from.

Monday, July 28th the fair funall comes to an end. Live-stock auction begins at 7p.m. Come out and supportthose 4-Hr’s as they haveworked hard on their live-stock projects. Carnival ridethrills for the final evening.

Check out www.rileycoun-tyfair.com for completedetailed information.

See you at the Fair!

Sporting events in Manhattan bring indollars to our community. ManhattanArea Sports Council (MASC) hasmembers representing every sportinggroup, Manhattan Parks & Rec, K-State Athletic Department, as well ass hoteliers serving together to pro-mote, acquire and support a diversityof sporting programs and events. Ifyou would like to become a MVP (Manhattan Volunteer Program) at a sports event, [email protected]

Take me out to the Ball Game…..

5A Baseball fans came to cheer on their teams in May. Eventhough the last out was called a couple of months ago andthe newly crowned Baseball Champs, St. Thomas Aquinas,and Softball Champs, Wichita Bishop Carroll, of the KansasState High School 5A Baseball and Softball Tournament arestill being recognized as champs in their hometown. Wecontinue to celebrate the efforts of our volunteers whomade this tournament spectacular.

The Manhattan CVB thanks the many volunteers who assist-ed in making the State Tournament a success on May 29-30.We especially send a huge shout –out of THANKS to RodFranz, his wife Karen, daughter and grandchildren who madeit a family affair to organize the tournament, welcome offi-cials and fans. Without their dedication to the youth ofKansas – this Championship tournament would be justanother game. To all of our volunteers – THANK YOU!

Karen Hibbard, [email protected]

Christy Chase, ConventionSales Manager

[email protected]

Marcia Rozell, Tourism SalesManager

[email protected]

Kendra Dekat, AdministrativeAssistant/ Service [email protected]

Manhattan Convention & Visitors Bureau Staff

July 2014Through July 12MAC Watercolor Studio ExhibitManhattan Arts Center785-537-4420

Through July 21MAC Oils Studio ExhibitManhattan Arts Center785-537-4420

Through September 14Ice Age Imperials ExhibitionFlint Hills Discovery Center785-587-2726

1 Adventure Camp (Grades K-2): The Worm Diaries, Half-Day or Full-Day,785-587-2726,Flint HillsDiscovery Center

1 Manhattan Municipal Band Concert, 7:30-8:30 PM,785-532-3816,Larry Norvell Band Shell, City Park

2 Adventure Camp (Grades K-2): Over Our Heads, Half-Day or Full-Day,785-587-2726,Flint Hills Discovery Center

3 Adventure Camp (Grades K-2): Ready for Dance Day, Half-Day orFull-Day,785-587-2726,Flint HillsDiscovery Center

4 Manhattan Municipal Band Concert, 6:30-7:30 PM,785-532-3816,Larry Norvell Band Shell, CityPark

6 Kids Free Day, 9:30 AM-5:00 PM,785-587-2730,Sunset Zoo

7 Adventure Camp (Grades 3-6): Cenozoic Animals, Half-Day or Full-Day,785-587-2726,Flint Hills Discovery Center

8-10 Artist in Residency, 785-532-7718,Beach Museum of Art, K-State,,

8 Adventure Camp (Grades 3-6): Wagons West, Half-Day or Full-Day, 785-587-2726,Flint Hills Discovery

9 Adventure Camp (Grades 3-6): Geocaching, Half-Day or Full-Day, 785-587-2726,Flint Hills Discovery

10 Kansas Water Vision Public Input Tour, 7:00-8:30 AM,785-296-3185,Manhattan Fire Department Headquarters

10 Adventure Camp (Grades 3-6): Rockin' Dances, Half-Day or Full-Day,785-587-2726,Flint HillsDiscovery Center

11 Adventure Camp (Grades 3-6): Settling Kansas, Half-Day or Full-Day,785-587-2726,Flint Hills Discovery Center

11 Arts in the Park: Randy McAllister, 8:00 PM,785-587-2757,Larry Norvell Band Shell, City Park

11 Young Artists Celebration and Reception, 3:00-5:00 PM,785-532-7718, Beach Museum of Art, K-State

12 Flint Hills Daylily Festival, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM, 785-539-3500, Manhattan Town Center

12 Relay for Life of Riley County, 5:00-11:00 PM, 785-341-3470, City Park

12 Daylily Bloom Display at the Mall, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM, Manhattan Town Center

15 Preschoolers in the Flint Hills (ages 4-5): Ice Age Mega Fauna,1:00-2:00 PM, 785-587-2726, FlintHills Discovery Center

17 Go See It! Lecture Series: Fossil Hunting, 7:00 PM, 785-587-2726, Flint Hills Discovery Center

18 Arts in the Park: Manhattan Municipal Band, 7:30 PM,785-587-2757, Larry Norvell Band Shell, City Park

19-Aug 16 Rock, Paper, Scissors,785-537-4420, Manhattan Arts Center

19 Kaw Valley Junior Rodeo, 12:00 PM,785-539-3500, Manhattan Town Center

19 Footsteps in the Flint Hills (ages 6-8): Flying Around the Ice Age, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM,785-587-2726, Flint Hills Discovery Center

22Preschoolers in the Flint Hills (ages 4-5): Animals Dances, 1:00-2:00 PM,785-587-2726,Flint Hills Discovery Center

24-28 Riley County Fair, 785-537-6350, Riley County Fair Grounds

24 Riley County Fair Parade, 6:00-8:00 PM, 785-537-6350, Downtown Manhattan

24-26 Kaw Valley Rodeo, 8:00 PM, 785-564-1385, Wells Arena, Cico Park

24-28 Ottaway Amusement Carnival, 6:00 PM, 785-537-6350,Riley County Fair Grounds

25 Arts in the Park: Lights, 8:00 PM,785-587-2757,Larry Norvell Band Shell, City Park

28 Adventure Camp (Grades K-2): Cowboys & Cowgirls, Half-Day or Full-Day, 785-587-2726, Flint Hills Discovery Center

29 Adventure Camp (Grades K-2): Here Fishy Fishy, Half-Day or Full-Day, 785-587-2726, Flint Hills Discovery Center

30 Adventure Camp (Grades K-2): Sunshine Gardens, Half-Day or Full-Day, 785-587-2726, Flint Hills Discovery Center

31 Adventure Camp (Grades K-2): Hungry, Hungry Insects, Half-Dayor Full-Day, 785-587-2726, Flint Hills Discovery Center

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

July Anticipated Attendance NumbersConferences/Meetings/Reunions18 Manhattan High School Class of 1994 ........................................20021 American Institute of Baking ........................................................20025 Manhattan High School Class of 1984 .......................................10025 Manhattan High School Class of 1979 ........................................10028 Kansas Association for Career and Technical Education .......350Sporting Events12 Manhattan Parks and Recreation Department .........................100

Women's Amateur & Open Championship15 Kansas Women's Golf Association ................................................6019 Kansas Optometric Association Golf Pro Tournament .............3021 Adams Golf Pro Tour/ Colbert's Charity Classic ......................90

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

Kelly Loub, Chair, DiningKara Cox, HotelEvan Grier, DiningBernie Haney, Youth/SportsTodd Holmberg, Entertainment/KSU

Gregg Joyal, HotelMeredith McKee, HotelTerry Olson, RetailWayne Rouse, Entertainment

Evan Tuttle, AttractionJeff Wolfe, Meeting Planner/ KSU

Ex-Officio MembersEddie Estes, City of Manhattan

Lyle Butler, Chamber President

Karen McCulloh, City Commissioner

Manhattan CVB Steering Committee

Colbert Charity ClassicPresented by Little Apple Toyota and the ManhattanConvention and Visitors Bureau, the Colbert Charity Classicwill take place July 23-26. Amateurs and pros are invited tosign up.

Entry deadline forthe tournament isJuly 8th. The 1stplace purse isguaranteed to beat least $20,000.Zack Fischer wonthe tournament in2013.

Dates to RememberManhattan Marlins July 18-20 the Manhattan Marlins will host theMVS District Championship meet here atManhattan City Park Pool. This eventrequires qualifying times. Come cheer on theMarlins!

Sunset Zoo – Water Safari Day – August 2nd

Tri-Athalon on August 17th – cut off for raceAug 3rd

Throw some Color on ME! Ready, set, RUN! The Color Run comes toManhattan on September 13.

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• 502 Media Group• Allure Surgical Arts• B.A. designs• BHS Construction• Baker University• Bank of the Flint Hills• Barton Community College• Bear Computer Systems• Bluemont Hotel• Blueville Nursery• Carpet Cleanse• Curtin Property Company• Excel Linen Supply• Express Employment Professionals

• Farmers Insurance - Sean Morgan

• Flint Hills Christian School• Flint Hills Discovery Center• Flint Hills Volunteer Center• Grandma Hoerner's• GTM Sportswear• Kansas Regenerative Medicine Center

• Katalyst Sign & Grafix• KCLY Radio 100.9 FM• Konza United Way• K-State Alumni Association• K-State Athletics• K-State Challenge Course• K-State Student Union

• LSB Bank• Manhattan Arts Center• Manhattan Carpet and Interiors• Manhattan Christian College• Manhattan Regional Airport• Meadowlark Hills• Meritrust Credit Union• Networks Plus• Nichols Chiropractic & Wellness

• NuSound Hearing Center• Pawnee Mental Health Services• Premier Chiropractic &Welllness• Restore of the Heartland • Scott Rice Office Works• Secured Payroll Partners• Stewart Advisory Services• Sunflower Bank• The Phone Connection• UMB Bank• U.S. Cellular• Via Christi Village•Wildcat Creek Golf & Fitness

Wednesday, August 13

4:30 – 7:00pm Four Points by

Sheraton530 Richards Drive

Event Sponsor:

The Business Showcase provides the perfect venue for allChamber members to highlight their products & services, buildrelationships with new & existing customers, and promote events& memberships.

Beverage Sponsors:

The following businesses will have exhibits at the Showcase:

Hug Your Customers Fall Seminar!Member exclusive early bird pricing of $30 per attendee ends July 14th.

Hug Your CustomersBy Jack MitchellCEO, Mitchells/Richards/Marshs/Wilkes BashfordSeptember 24, 2014Hilton Garden Inn & Manhattan Conference Center

9:30-11:00 am or 1:00-2:30 pm (sessions are identical)

Guests and non-members are welcome to register beginning July 15th.

For program details contact the Chamber office at 785-776-8829 or by email to KimDahlsten, [email protected] or Kathy Stevens, [email protected].

Presenting Sponsors:

Platinum Sponsors:

Premier Sponsors:

www.lsbbank.comMember FDIC

Welcome new staff membersMy name is Amanda Dempster and I am the new AdministrativeAssistant to Lyle Butler, CEO/President of the Chamber. I graduated in2013 with a bachelor’s degree in both History and Sociology from KansasState University, which is also where my husband, John, is studying. We livejust outside of Manhattan with our two dogs and have enjoyed being a partof the Manhattan community for the last 5-6 years. I’m very excited to getbehind the scenes and experience Manhattan in a new way through theChamber of Commerce.

Hello, my name is Laura Anderson and I am excited to be the newMembership Coordinator. My family and I moved here in June 2013. Myhusband Ron and I have two children, Brianna who is 18 and Gabriel whois 14. We are originally from Indiana but have moved for the past 18 yearswith the Army. In my free time I am usually traveling around to the kidsevents, reading, and just relaxing with the family. I look forward to helpingthe Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce continue on their path of success.

Business BarometerMay 2013 May 2014

BUILDING PERMITS - source: City of Manhattan

Total Issued 42 38

Residential $4,665,271 $9,995,611

Non-Residential $1,209,682 $535,512

Permit Fees Paid $37,014 $48,653

RETAIL SALES (Manhattan) - source: City of Manhattan

Retail Sales $87,595,600 $85,941,900

Sales Tax Collections $875,956 $859,419

MANHATTAN AIR PASSENGER TRAFFIC - MHK airport

Enplanement 5,643 6,136

Deplanement 5,203 5,574

Housing and CreditCounseling, Inc. (HCCI)announces TerryLeatherman assumed theposition of President/ CEOJune 2. Leatherman’s professionalexperience includes being alegislative strategist, fund rais-er, public speaker and mediarelations manager. Mostrecently, he was the ExecutiveVice President ofCommunities in Schools ofMid-America located inLawrence, Kansas. Terry hasworked with Communities inSchools since 2009 in varyingcapacities, initially as a consult-ant for the organization. Terryserved in multiple capacitieswith the Kansas Chamber ofCommerce and Industry fornearly 20 years. His final rolewith the Kansas Chamber wasas Vice President of PublicAffairs.

Bike Shop Makes the Top10 in AmericaBig Poppi Bicycle Companycomes in at number 6 on TheActive Times 50 best bikeshops in America.

Active Times is a website thathas information about living anactive lifestyle.

First National Bank ofWamego to change nameJune 2014First National Bank ofWamego (FNB) hasannounced it will be changingits name to Bank of the FlintHills in June 2014. For morethan 130 years, First NationalBank of Wamego has beenserving the communities ofthe Flint Hills with bank loca-tions in Wamego, Manhattan,and Alma. Lance White,President and CEO, shares,“Our new name better repre-sents who we are and wherewe are going.”

Sunflower Bank is honoredwith Telly AwardEvery year, the Telly Awardshonor the very best local andregional television commer-cials with a prestigious award.Winners are chosen fromover 12,000 entries from all50 states. This year, SunflowerBank’s commercials promotingtheir ABC Program featured asmart, engaging performanceby a young actor humorouslyspeaking to how Sunflower

Bank’s ABC Program supportscommunity schools and stu-dents. The commercials wonthe Bronze Telly Award.

The Telly Awards was foundedin 1979 and is the premieraward honoring outstandinglocal, regional and cable TVcommercials and programs,the finest video and film pro-ductions, and online commer-cials, video and films. A presti-gious judging panel of over500 accomplished industryprofessionals evaluated theentries against a high standardof merit.

Local United Way changesits name to Konza UnitedWayThe local United Way board ofdirectors announced its orga-nization’s new name — KonzaUnited Way. After manymonths of thoughtful consid-eration the board announcedits second name change in its

70-year history. The new nameis designed to incorporate theregional influence and servicearea that includes caring forpeople in Clay, Marshall,Pottawatomie, Riley,Wabaunsee and WashingtonCounties. Konza United Way is commit-ted to focusing on the buildingblocks for a good life: educa-tion, health and income.Advancing the common goodin the six-county region is lessabout helping one person at atime and more about changingsystems to help everyone.

AIB International’s All-Staff Conference comingto ManhattanThe 300-plus employees ofAIB International will convergeon Manhattan July 21-24 fortheorganization’s annual All-StaffConference. Not only will thisevent bring the global organi-zation together to Check in 4

Change, it will also impact thelocal economy.

AIB International (formerlyknown as the AmericanInstitute of Baking) is head-quartered in Manhattan,Kansas, and has regional officesin the UK, China and Mexico.The organization’s mission isto empower our clients toelevate their food safety andgrain-based production capa-bilities.

Noteworthy NewsNoteworthy News

Valuing Your Business –Income Multiple Models

As we continue the succes-sion planning series, let’sexplore another method forvaluing your business,Income Multiple Models.

First, a word of caution. Toooften we see assumptionsand shortcuts made in thename of this method. Justbecause another businesswith 200 clients sells for

$400,000 does not meanyour business is worth$2,000 per client. Similarly,another business with annu-al revenues of $100,000 sell-ing for $150,000 does notmean your business is worth1.5 times annual revenue.There are too many factorsat play that these assump-tions do not account for.

For small businesses, a bet-ter option is using anincome multiple modelbased on Seller’sDiscretionary Earnings(SDE). SDE is equal to abusiness’s Earnings BeforeInterest, Taxes, Depreciationand Amortization (EBITDA)plus any compensation theowner receives from thebusiness. Take the business’snet income from a taxreturn and add non-cashexpenses (interest, deprecia-tion and amortization), theowner’s salary and any perksor benefits the owner

receives. These may includepersonal use of a businessvehicle, cell phone, insur-ance, retirement, travel,memberships and entertain-ment.

SDE multiples vary depend-ing on the business size andtype. A fellow SBDC con-sultant recently ran a reportwith data from over 10,000actual business sales. Themedian sale was 1.9 timesSDE while the mean salewas 2.5 times SDE. You canwork with acertified/accredited businessvaluation expert to deter-mine a reasonable SDE mul-tiple for valuing your smallbusiness.

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

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Are you a retiree* and still want tobe involved and active?Consider joining the Chamber!

As a member of the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce,you will be part of an organization – and a community –that’s known for fellowship, history, hospitality and fun. You’llconnect with a wide variety of interesting and talented peo-ple, including many of Manhattan’s key decision-makers. You’llbe able to get involved in committees and events that let youcontribute your time and talent.

Would you like to learn more? Contact Kim Dahlsten,Membership Director, (785) 776-8829.* Retired individuals are defined as having no current business affiliation.

Our June Military Relations Committee (MRC)Luncheon started off with a bang, well lots ofbangs as the MRC was invited to the VictoryWeek Combined Arms Live Fire Exercise(CALFEX). The live fire demonstration show-cased the joint firepower capabilities and state-of-the-art training resources at Fort Riley includingAbrams tanks, Bradley fighting vehicles, Paladins,mortars, Kiowa helicopters, A10 "Warthogs" airsupport and much more. Following the CALFEX a joint MRC, Junction City Military Affairs Council(JC MAC) and Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Luncheon was held featuring guestspeaker and former Fort Riley Commander, LT General (ret) Michael Dodson and the announce-ment of the 2014 Distinguished Troopers.

Victory Week is a combined celebration of the Army and First Infantry Division Birthdays featuringmany exciting events and ceremonies, including the annual induction of the newest members of theDistinguished Troopers. The Fort Riley Distinguished Trooper Award is the most prestigious awardthat can be bestowed on a private citizen by Fort Riley and is given to recognize sustained, superiorpublic service and contributions to the Fort Riley military community by private citizens. Thisyear’s recipients are Manhattanites Fred Willich (MRC Board Member) and Neil Horton, andretired Col. John Seitz, Peggy Heldstab and Larry Paquette. Paquette's wife, Ligia Paquette, aDistinguished Trooper herself, accepted on behalf of her late husband. Congratulations to all the 2014 Distinguished Troopers!

The Kaw Valley Rodeo is fast approaching andMilitary Family Appreciation Night will once againopen the festivities! On Thursday, July 24th theManhattan Area Chamber of Commerce MilitaryRelations Committee and our sponsors Brigg’sAuto, Navy Federal Credit Union, CoxCommunications, Hi-Tech Interiors, ManhattanRegional Airport, Pepsi Cola of Manhattan, theAssociation of the United States Army and theRiley County Fair Board will host a pre rodeo pic-nic with live music for 400 and 1500 free tickets tothe Rodeo for soldiers and their families. Thankyou to all of our sponsors for their generous support, to the Kaw Valley Rodeo for the opportunityto showcase a first rate rodeo experience, and to the soldiers and families of Fort Riley for theirservice.

Current budgetary projections require the Army to analyze the reduction of active component endstrength from a wartime high of 570,000 soldiers to 420,000 soldiers. As such the Army is analyz-ing the potential environmental and socioeconomic impact of end strength reductions of 1,000 ormore soldiers and/or Army civilians at 30 installations, one of which is Fort Riley.

The Army has completed what is called a Supplemental Programmatic Environmental Assessment(SPEA) and is making a draft finding of no significant environmental impacts resulting from the pro-jected end strength reductions. They do expect, however, socioeconomic impacts at most installa-tions.

The SPEA notice was published in the Federal Register on June 26, 2014(https://federalregister.gov/a/2014-14733). There will be a 60-day public comment period ending onAugust 25, 2014. Additionally the Army intends to conduct community listening sessions to receivepublic input before making final force stationing decisions.Updates on the SPEA process and the opportunity for public input will be communicated in theChamber’s weekly electronic newsletter and posted on the Manhattan Area Chamber ofCommerce website (www.manhattan.org).

Please contact Janet Nichols, the Chamber’s Military/Community Liaison if you have any questions

Military Update

Topic: Cyber Security Awareness

Wednesday, July 16, 201411:30 am - 1:00 pm

Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce Boardroom501 Poyntz Ave

Presented by Ben Eckart, Trusted Networking Solutions

Ben will highlight the importance of empowering citizens, businesses, government, and schools to improve their cybersecurity preparedness. In this digital age, we are all connected:the actions of one can impact many. Thus, it is essential thateach of us understands our important role in securing cyber-space. Many aspects of our lives rely on the Internet and com-puters, including communications, transportation, government,finance, medicine and education. This workshop will consist ofa short presentation with opportunities to ask questions andhave some general or more specific discussion on the topic.

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

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

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

Reservations are required as space is limited to 46 attendeesand can be made on online at www.manhattanchamber.org orby calling 776-8829.

Sponsored by:

Chick-fil-A636 Tuttle Creek Blvd

(785) 250-5588www.chick-fil-a.com

Mike Bean Agency2308 Anderson Avenue

(785) 537-1718www.shelterinsurance.com/MBean

Pizza Ranch511 McCall Road(785) 537-2200

www.pizzaranch.com

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Shaw Family Chiropractic1325 Anderson Avenue

(785) 320-2318http://www.shawfca.com/

Taco Johns214 Leavenworth Street

(785) 675-1732http://tacojohns.com

Kansas Regenerative Medicine Center4809 Vue Du Lac, Suite 101

(785) 320-4700www.kansasrmc.com

Chamber Facts!Fact. Chamber communications,events, seminars and programs areopen to all employees of yourmember business. We encourageyou to add additional employeenames and email addresses thruthe Members Only Section toreceive our communications. Anyand all are welcome to make themost of your investment with theManhattan Chamber.

Fact. Thousands of referrals aremade though the Chamber web-site monthly. More and more con-sumers are using the Internet tofind businesses. Last year 48,150completed searches were made inthe business directory seekingmember business information.

Fact. When you shop locally,the sales tax dollars from yourpurchases go back into making ourcommunities greater. Those salestax dollars help fund our roads,parks, schools, fire departmentsand more. So shop here, buy hereand help us keep Manhattan great!

Did You Know?Chamber members can include allemployees in your membership foremail communications and eventnotifications.

As a member in good standing,everyone in your organization whocontributes to the success of yourbusiness also belongs to theManhattan Area Chamber ofCommerce. Encourage staffinvolvement in Chamber activities,and when the invitation arrives forone of our networking events oreducational programs, bring mem-bers of your staff with you so thatthe whole team benefits from yourChamber investment.

To add an employee to yourChamber membership today, contact the Membership Divisionat 785-776-8829.