Little Apple Business Review - November 2014

A publication of the Manhattan Area Chamber of CommerceNovember 2014, Volume 10, Issue 11, 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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Mark your calendars!The Manhattan Area

Chamber ofCommerce presents

Health CareReform Update

Presented byJames L. Gordon, CertifiedPublic Accountant withSink, Gordon & AssociatesLLP Public Accountants

An update will be provided inthese related areas:

Update on EmployerNotices to all employees

2015 Open Enrollment1. How have the plans andrates changed?2. Dates for enrollment3. Additional open dates dueto Triggering Events

Individual Mandate1. Subsidy update2. Required income reporting3. Required repayment ifincome is higher (how itworks)

Employer Mandate1. Will it be delayed again2. Update – who is requiredto offer coverage?3. Update – penalty calcula-tions

Small Business TaxCredits – Update

If you have any questionsabout the reform, then youshould attend this seminar!Jim will help you betterunderstand the key compo-nents of how health carereform will affect not justyour company, but youremployees as well.

Date: Thursday,November 13, 2014

Time: 10:30am – noonOR 1:30 - 3:00pm(sessions will be identical)

Location: ChamberBoardroom

The seminar is being offeredFREE of charge to Chambermembers.

There is a $20 fee for non-members.

For more information and to register for the seminar,contact the Chamber officeby email at [email protected] orcall 785-776-8829.

Space is limited so make yourreservation today!

Thursday, November 207:15 – 8:30am

at the Manhattan Country Club

Start your day off with breakfast andsome early morning networking.Coffee and networking will begin at7:15am followed by a breakfast buffetand three speakers that will shareinformation about local topics ofinterests to the community.

Speakers for the event will include:•Andre Biane, President & CEO,American Institute of Baking, What isAIB International Inc.

• Col. Cole, Garrison CommanderFort Riley•Ben Herman, Clarion Associates,Update on the Manhattan Area 2035Project

Register online at www.manhattan-chamber.org or by calling 776-8829.The cost is $20 per member or $35for non-members.

Sponsored by:

Did You Know? Select a committee of interest, attend a meeting and share your ideas.

Become a volunteer. Committee involvement offers members an excellentopportunity to take an active role in planning and implementing programsand strategies to achieve the Chamber's goals. While participating on com-mittees, you will be networking with other members, increasing the visibili-ty of your company name, and ultimately enhancing the effectiveness ofyour Chamber membership.

In 2013, 877 members volunteered their time for Chamber committees.Your volunteer involvement assures you a role in leading the future ofManhattan and the surrounding region.

Always keep in mind that your Chamber membership is a company-widemembership, so feel free to share the committee list with others in yourcompany. Once the Chamber receives your completed form, you will beginto receive meeting notices and other information on the chosen commit-tee(s).

Sign up for a committee any time of the year by calling 785-776-8829.New members are always welcome!

Thank you to the Kansas Department of Agriculturefor hosting over 300 Chamber members for theOctober Business After Hours on a beautiful eveningfeaturing Kansas food and items.

Door prize winners included: Robin Blume withFrontier Farm Credit, Casey Culbertson withAction Pact Design, Ted Grubb with SunflowerBank, Dr. Mark Hatesohl with Chiropractic Family

Health Center, Martin Heger with K-State and Karen Streeter with VistaDrive In.

The Chamber gave away a one-year passto Business After Hours to Jan Beerwith RadioShack and $50 in Little AppleDollars to Brad Hartenstein with FlintHills Area Builders Association.

Please join us for BusinessAfter Hours in November!

Wednesday, November 12 5:30 – 7:00 pm

Hosted by Civic Plus302 S. 4th Street

Reservations can be made at online atwww.manhattanchamber.org, by emailing

[email protected] or call 776-8829.

Since 2001, CivicPlus has been a force for positive change in the local government arena– especially in the areas of communication, emergency management, and humanresources. We are a leading solution provider for city and county governments, withclients located across the United States, Canada, and Australia.

CivicPlus isn’t content to rest on past success, but instead committed to forward-think-ing. We strive to get better every day. We listen to what people need, then take action.When clients call us a “trusted partner” and thank us for helping them reach their goals,we know we’re on the right track.

Our growing portfolio of solutions and services, designed specifically for local govern-ments, includes:• Citizen-centered web design, backed by a robust, one-of-a-kind content management system

• An array of customizable software solutions to meet specific needs and budgets• Goal development, process, and workflow consultation and skills training• Unparalleled customer service and 24/7/365 support

The work CivicPlus does is purposeful and collaborative. We come alongside local gov-ernments. We bring people together. We do everything we can to help them realize acollective vision of strong, vibrant, connected communities.

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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Thank you to the following members of the Chamber Champions andChamber Diplomats for volunteering to help with registration at theOctober Business After Hours: Gavin Garman with PremierEmployment Solutions, Jocelyn Guilfoyle with Manhattan TownCenter, Lynne Hartman with Advanced Property Management

and Brad Tajchman with ESB Financial.

Prepay for Business After Hoursand save $$$

These laminated passports are great for businesses that regularly sendrepresentatives to Business After Hours. Monthly checks or expensereimbursements are eliminated. And, best of all, at $48 each you save upto $72 annually over the usual $5-10 donation.

Passports are not specific to one person, so multiple people may enteron one passport. An RSVP is still requested. Interested? Please contactLaura Anderson at [email protected] or call the Chamber office at776-8829.

The facts behind the fictionabout the Manhattan AreaChamber of Commerce.1. The Chamber OnlyGives Incentives to Outof Town BusinessesWhile this may be the per-ception, it is not even closeto reality. The Chamber sup-ports giving local economicincentives to local businessesfar more frequently than out-of-town businesses.

Over the past six years, yourChamber has supported onlyone out-of-town businessthat received local incentives.All of the other six compa-nies that received localincentives were businessesthat were already here andwanted to expand their facili-ty and employment.

Local Companies Create JobsA national statistic that alsoholds true in our regionshows that 80% of all newjobs created each year comefrom local companies in ourown community.

Does that mean we won’tsupport recruiting out-of-town businesses? No. Wework hard to find and recruitgood companies to our com-munity and will continue todo so, but our priority willalways be helping local busi-nesses expand and to sup-port them in obtaining localand state economic incen-tives.

2. The Chamber RecruitsRetail BusinessesThe Manhattan AreaChamber of Commerce hashad a long-standing policy ofnot recruiting individualretailers of any size to ourarea. The Chamber willrespond to inquiries of retail-ers who ask about our mar-

ket or who want to be put intouch with local developersor realtors to help them findretail space, but theChamber does not activelyrecruit retailers.

Following Their OwnDirectives - Retailers arefairly sophisticated these daysand monitor demographics,market changes, and productdemand on a monthly orquarterly basis. They maketheir decisions to come toManhattan-based on the sizeand growth of a communityand what other competitionis in the marketplace.

As retailers will tell you, theylike to find those places thathave lots of “new roof tops.”That means the population isgrowing and there is oppor-tunity for their retail busi-ness to succeed.

Retailers are coming toManhattan – not because ofChamber recruitment effortsbut because of populationgrowth.

3. The Chamber CatersTo, and is Made Up of, BigBusinessesOn the contrary, the vastmajority of members, aresmall businesses! As the oldsaying goes, “America wasbuilt on the back of smallbusinesses.” The ManhattanArea Chamber of Commercestrives to provide a diversegroup of programs and serv-ices to meet our small busi-nesses’ needs.

Your ChamberThe Chamber’s 811 mem-bers represent 17,573employees and include alltypes and sizes of companiesthroughout the region andthe Midwest.

• 92% of our members havefewer than 50 FTE • 84% of our members havefewer than 25 FTE • 71% of our members havefewer than 10 FTE • 53% of our members havefewer than five FTE

4. The Chamber is a CityDepartment or Part ofthe City of ManhattanMany people identify theChamber as part of, or underthe control or supervisionof, the City of Manhattan,Riley, and/or PottawatomieCounties, and sometimeseven the State of Kansas.

The truth is that theManhattan Area Chamber ofCommerce, Inc. is a Kansasnot-for-profit corporationfounded in 1925. It is operat-ed by its own board of direc-tors, has a set of bylaws, andits own staff. Neither the citynor the counties have anydirect control, legal owner-ship, or management overthe Chamber.

Contractual Agreements The Chamber does have acontractual agreement withboth the City of Manhattanand Riley County to performsome specified services. Wehave a contract with the Cityof Manhattan to provideassistance in the area of eco-nomic development and con-vention and visitors recruit-ment. Though approved inadvance by the CityCommission, the city carriesno ownership or manage-ment control.

The Chamber has a similarcontract with Riley Countyto perform certain economicdevelopment functions, butagain, there is no ownershipor management control.

5. The Chamber Endorsesand/or OpposesCandidates for PublicOfficeThe Manhattan AreaChamber of CommerceBoard of Directors has had along-standing policy to nei-ther support nor oppose anylocal, state, or federal candi-dates for office. On occasion,the Chamber does supportor oppose local, state, ornational ballot issues, espe-cially if it impacts business.

Endorsements by State &National OrganizationsThe Manhattan AreaChamber of Commerce is amember of the KansasChamber of Commerce andthe U.S. Chamber of

Commerce. Both of theseentities, through their sepa-rate Political ActionCommittees (PAC), do occa-sionally endorse political can-didates. Our membershipdues to these entities, by law,cannot be used in any partby either PAC. OurChamber, is an independentKansas Corporation, gov-erned by our own set of by-laws and a board of direc-tors, and we are not boundin any way by the actions orendorsements of the KansasChamber of Commerce orthe U.S. Chamber ofCommerce and/or theirrespective PAC’s.

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Debunking Chamber Myths Upcoming Chamber Events

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

November 12 Ribbon Cutting- CivicPlus10:00 am302 S. 4th Street

November 12 Business After Hours5:30 – 7:00 pmCivicPlus

November 13 Health Care Reform Seminar10:30am – noon OR 1:30 - 3:00pm(sessions will be identical) Chamber Boardroom

November 14 Manhattan Young Professionals5:30 – 7:30 pmLazy T Ranch

November 19 Ribbon Cutting- Via Christie Post-Acute Care Clinic11:30 am2800 Willow Grove Road

November 20 Good Morning Manhattan!7:15 – 8:30 amManhattan Country Club

November 25 Morning Mingle7:45 – 9:00 amChamber Boardroom

*All dates and times are subject to change.

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

Over 50 yearsCharlson-Wilson Insurance Agency, Inc.

21 to 30 YearsEileen KingKaw Valley Rodeo AssociationOrscheln Farm & Home

15 to 20 YearsA Brush of ColorCity of ManhattanCoCo Bolos, Inc.Dean Ali R. Malekzadeh, Ph.D.Dean TaylorEnvironmental Manufacturing, Inc.Farrar CorporationGlass ImpressionsManhattan Regional AirportMosier & Mosier Family Physicians, LLPPlaza West Apartments, LLCRC Auto BodySpirit Street Publishing Inc.Steve’s Floral, Inc.

Wayne ConverseWells Fargo Advisors

10 to 14 YearsBraley ConstructionCopeland Insurance AgencyCountry MeadowsEmerald Property Management, LLCFarmers State BankFlorence ManufacturingHousing & Credit Counseling, Inc.J & C Imaging, Inc.Purple Wave, Inc.The Morning Star Bed & Breakfast, LLCThe Wiring Guy, Inc.Timberline Cabinetry & Millwork LLC

5 to 9 yearsCentral National BankCriss MayfieldHy-VeeJames M. SchottlerK-State Sports PropertiesManhattan Vet CenterMiltonvale Development CorporationPeoples Choice Mortgage/ Peoples Exchange Bank LPO

1 to 4 years14-19 Mercantile LLCAspen Business Group, LLCHartford Sand & Gravel, LLCKansas Wheat Commission

Kern Marketing Group Inc.Lease End Carpet Cleaning, Inc.Manhattan Computer HospitalModern Business InteriorsPanera BreadPower Prep, Inc.SportClips HaircutsState Farm- Ron Lemon AgencyThe BoutiqueThrivent FinancialU.S. Senator Jerry MoranWheat State Pizza

Creed Construction, Inc. Jerald L. Creed, President P.O. Box 909, 66505Ph (785) 776-1272Fx (785) 776-1272Creed Construction, Inc. is asubcontracting firm which spe-cializes in concrete foundations,flat work concrete, and framing.Originally a concrete companywe partnered with and sub-sequentially bought out a fram-ing outfit. We now hold multiplecrews in each of these special-ized fields. Headquartered inManhattan, KS most of our con-tracting is done in Kansas, wedo however contract in sur-rounding states.

Bandura+ Lonny Geiman, Director ofBusiness Dev6300 N. Madison St,HutchinsonPh (620) 960-8322www.banduraplus.com Bandura+ is a consulting busi-ness which helps organizationswith strategic planning and cre-ating a healthy employee envi-ronment. They assist theirclients on-site to createimproved employee processes, abetter roadmap, developingsupervisors, engaging employeesand recruiting better for thefuture.

doTerra Essential Oils Ebba Robb, WellnessAdvocate3945 Windmill Run Dr,WamegoPh (205) 826-8350mydoterra.com/ebbarobb We are committed to sharingthe life-enhancing benefits oftherapeutic-grad essential oilswith the world through provid-ing the highest grade oils avail-able on the market today andproviding education andresearch to the new and sea-soned oil user alike.

AsterHouse Design LLCAmanda Purdom, OwnerEryn Smith, Owner7300 Anderson Avenue Ph (785) 587-0202www.asterhousedesign.comAsterHouse Design is a full-service design firm and show-room located in Manhattan,Kansas. We specialize in bothresidential and commercialdesign. We collaborate with ourclients to create spaces that aretangible representations of theclient's lifestyles, tastes andvisions.

Brown & Bigelow Robert Lipson, AccountExecutive Ph (785) 539-6677www.brownandbigelow.com Brown & Bigelow is a nationalpromotional products distribu-tor founded in 1896. We sellpromotional products through anetwork of 250 employee salesexecutives located throughoutthe country who are supportedby 18 full service offices.

Short Stop Alison Bridges 8207 Southport Drive Ph (785) 320-7476www.leiszler.com The convenience that you needand the service you deserve.Come visit us at any of ourmany locations for exceptionalservice. Check out our specialsavailable at all locations.

Which Wich SuperiorSandwich Alison Bridges 8207 Southport Drive Ph (785) 320-7474www.whichwich.com Grab a bag, our signature redSharpie, and create your ownmasterpiece! Choose frommore than 50 superior sand-wiches, custom-crafted with thefreshest meats, cheeses, andmore than 60 toppings! It's yourwich - any way you want it!

Qdoba Mexican Grill Katlyn Stratman, MarketingDir & Catering Coord.320 N 3rd Street Ph (785) 537-2444Fx (785) 537-2448www.qdoba.com Qdoba Mexican Grill is aMexican kitchen where anyonecan come to enjoy a fresh, hand-crafted meal prepared right infront of them. Our restaurantsfeature fresh, flavorful burritos,tacos, nachos, salads, quesadillas,Mexican Gumbo, and more.

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Come Mingle with us!

The Morning Mingle is a fun and informal net-working group open to all members of theManhattan Area Chamber of Commerce. This isa fantastic opportunity to connect with fellowChamber members, make new contacts,exchange business cards and create businesspartnerships.

This unique networking opportunity shines thespotlight on each attendee individually, allowingthem to introduce themselves and give a short“commercial” for their business. Don’t forget tobring business cards! You can place a stack on

the business card buffet to share with otherattendees.

Registration and networking starts at 7:45amwith introductions beginning promptly at 8:00.Attendees will each have 30 seconds to addressthe group.

Admission is a buck and a business card (payableat the door). Reservations are required as seat-ing is limited. You may register online atwww.manhattanchamber.org, by emailing [email protected] or call the Chamber officeat 785-776-8829.

Tuesday, November 257:45 – 9:00am

Chamber Boardroom501 Poyntz Ave

Ways to GO GREEN ATWORK right now!

Keep used coffee groundsand later use them to “feed”your indoor and outdoorplants. They add nutrients tothe soil. They’re also a greataddition to your compost

pile.

This year at the 2014 Kansas Tourism Conference,Country Stampede was awarded the prestigiousGovernor’s Tourism Award for their contributionsto the tourism industry in Kansas. The CountryStampede Music Festival has been held annually atTuttle Creek State Park for the past 19 years andWayne Rouse has served as the General Managerall 19 years.

Country Stampede is the largest country musicfestival in Kansas, with attendance exceeding40,000 people over the four day period. The largeattendance is a tribute to the top notch perform-ers that are brought to the stage each year. Pastperformers include Toby Keith, Luke Bryan, KennyChesney, Taylor Swift and MANY more. BlakeShelton and Florida Georgia Line are set to head-line the 2015 event.

Economic impact on Manhattan businesses hasbeen tremendous with this event. Average out-of-

town spending on lodging, retail and food/beverageis over $1.3 million per year. Campers spend over$4.8 million per year on camping, retail andfood/beverage. The local market on averagespends over $3.0 million on retail and food/bever-age per year. All othersingle day retail andfood/beverage expensestotal nearly $1.0 million.Overall, this has an annualeconomic impact of nearly$10 million on theManhattan market.

The Governor’s TourismAward was established in1983 to recognize aKansan for outstandingcontributions to the traveland tourism industry inKansas and to encourage

others, in the tourism industry, to strive for excel-lence in their respective endeavors. CountryStampede is very deserving of this recognition, andManhattan is proud to be home of this signatureevent.

November 2014Volume 14, Issue 11A publication of the

ManhattanConvention &Visitors Bureau

Country Stampede Wins Governor’s Tourism Award

Picture left to right: Linda Craghead -Asst. Sec. of KDWPT, Adrienne Hayes, Wayne Rouse, Marla & Jeff Copper- Country Stampede, and Karen Hibbard-

Manhattan Convention & Visitors Bureau Director

Light It Up!Tis’ the season to light up the town! Downtown’sBlue Earth Plaza will soon become a twinkling won-derland and proud home to the tallest Christmastree in Kansas. The 2nd Annual Festival of Lights willtake place at Blue Earth Plaza on November 28th at7:00 PM. Thousands of lights will sparkle on a tree60 feet tall, welcoming people to share in the holi-day spirit.

The Festival of Lights began with an idea by localbusiness owners. Colin Noble, longtime local busi-nessman, had a vision to bring a grand holiday treeto the downtown area. He shared this vision withBrad Everett, Gwyn Riffel, Wade Radina and WardMorgan, who also agreed with this idea. This groupof leaders joined together as Whoville, Inc. to bringthe vision to life. It is a magical event where chil-dren may sit on Santa’s lap, play games and listen tolocal groups perform holiday music. With contribu-tions from the Whoville group, this holiday kick offtradition is quickly becoming a town favorite. It’sthe founders hope that this event will encourageothers to raise money for local charities. 2014 cashdonations received on site will benefit the Manhattan Emergency Shelter.

Come out for the 2014 Festival and bring your friends. It will be a grand time of fun and celebration! For more information, visit www.mhkfestivaloflights.com or call 785-776-8829.

Holiday EventsThe countdown to Christmas has begun! Manhattan is a magical place to celebrate theholiday season. Check out these events to join in on the fun.

Ice Rink OpensLace your skates and bring some friends!November 1, City Park

Community Thanksgiving DinnerTraditional Thanksgiving dinner is free, donations appreciatedNovember 27, 11:00 AM-2:00 PM @ Old Chicago

Santa at Manhattan Town CenterMeet Santa Claus at Manhattan Town Center! November 28-December 24 in Center Court

Holiday Music FestivalEnjoy sights and sounds of the Holiday Music Festival!November 30-December 20 at Manhattan Town Center in the Picnic Place

Carriage RidesFree carriage rides with donation of non-perishable food itemEvery Friday, Saturday, Sunday from December 6th-21st, 5:00 PM-8:00 PMPick up/Drop off at 3rd and Poyntz

Little Apple Ball DropVisit our website www.visitmanhattanks.org for more details.More information will be available in December Tourism Topics

Wildcats SportsK-State fall sports are in full swing! Check out the schedule below. For ticket information,visit www.kstatesports.com or call 1-800-221-CATS. For complete schedules, visitwww.kstatesports.com.

2014 Kansas TourismConferenceThe Manhattan Convention & Visitor’s Bureau was proud tohost the 2014 Kansas Tourism Conference at the ManhattanConference Center this past October. The TourismConference is a joint effort between the Tourism IndustryAssociation of Kansas (TIAK) and the Kansas Departmentof Wildlife, Parks and Tourism bringing together individuals inthe Kansas tourism industry to learn and celebrate accom-plishments throughout the year.

The Conference was three days and included a welcome andtour at Kansas State West Stadium, knowledgeable keyspeakers, and a reception at the Flint Hills Discovery Center.Key speakers discussed essential marketing strategies fordestination tourism as well as leading through adversity.Over 180 attendees enjoyed The Little Apple®; our redevel-oped community.

The 2015 Kansas Tourism Conference will be hosted inEmporia.

Date Opponent / Event Location11/08/14 at TCU * Fort Worth, Texas11/20/14 at West Virginia * Morgantown, W.Va. 6:00 PM11/29/14 vs. Kansas * Manhattan, Kan.12/06/14 at Baylor *

K-State Football Schedule

Date Opponent / Event Location11/09/14 vs. Washburn Bramlage Coliseum 2:00 PMCT11/14/14 vs. Southern Utah Bramlage Coliseum 8:00 PMCT11/17/14 vs. UMKC Bramlage Coliseum 7:00 PMCT12/02/14 vs. Nebraska-Omaha Bramlage Coliseum 7:00 PMCT12/09/14 vs. Bradley Bramlage Coliseum 7:00 PMCT12/14/14 vs. Savannah State Bramlage Coliseum 5:00 PMCT

K-State Men’s Home Basketball Schedule

Date Opponent / Event Location11/18/14 vs. UMKC Bramlage Coliseum 7:00 p.m. CT11/21/14 vs. Hampton University Bramlage Coliseum 7:00 p.m. CT

2014 Hardwood Tournament of Hope11/25/14 vs. UTEP Puerto Vallarta, Mexico 5:00 p.m. CT11/26/14 vs. Santa Clara Puerto Vallarta, Mexico 5:00 p.m. CT11/27/14 vs. LSU Puerto Vallarta, Mexico 5:00 p.m. CT12/04/14 vs. UT Arlington Bramlage Coliseum 7:00 p.m. CT12/12/14 at Wichita State Wichita, Kan. 7:05 p.m. CT12/14/14 vs. Oral Roberts Bramlage Coliseum 1:00 p.m. CT12/20/14 vs. Grambling St. Bramlage Coliseum 1:00 p.m. CT12/22/14 vs. Abilene Christian Bramlage Coliseum 7:00 p.m. CT12/30/14 vs. Samford Bramlage Coliseum 7:00 p.m. CT

K-State Women’s Home Basketball Schedule

McCainPerformancesThe 2014-2015 McCain Performance Series offersan outstanding lineup with 30 Broadway perform-ances, world renowned artists and attractions tak-ing the stage. Don’t delay in planning a date nightor two, as we anticipate many of these perform-ances being a sell-out this year.

Moscow State Symphony OrchestraOne of the five oldest concert orchestras inRussia November 5, 8:00 PM

Lakota Sioux Dance TheatreTraditional dance and historic narrativesNovember 9, 4:00 PM

Sweeney ToddMusical thriller about 19th century London barberon a murderous rampageNovember 13, 7:30 PM

ELFHilarious tale of Buddy the elfNovember 14, 8:00 PM

Sybarite5Grammy nominated string quintet November 16, 3:00 PM and 7:30 PM

Yo-Yo MaClassical music’s most celebrated artistDecember 3, 7:30 PM

Tickets for these performances are still availableand can be purchased by phone at 785-532-6428, online at http://www.k-state.edu/mccain/tickets/ or by person at thebox office located in the lobby of McCainAuditorium open from 11:30 AM- 4:30 PM week-days.

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Karen Hibbard, [email protected]

Marcia Rozell, Tourism SalesManager

[email protected]

Kendra Dekat, AdministrativeAssistant/ Service [email protected]

Emily Wehling, MarketingCoordinator

[email protected]

Manhattan Convention & Visitors Bureau Staff

November 20143 K-State Women's Basketball v.

Emporia StateBramlage Coliseum800-221-2287

4-12/7 Making: ProgressBeach Museum of Art, K-State785-532-7718

5 McCain Performance Series: Moscow State Symphony OrchestraMcCain Auditorium, K-State8:00 PM785-532-6428

6 Making: Progress Opening ReceptionBeach Museum of Art, K-State5:00-7:00 PM785-532-7718

6 Forces II: The Nuremberg Trials and the Development of International LawFlint Hills Discovery Center7:00 PM785-587-2726

7-8 19th Annual Manhattan Area Weavers and Spinners Open House and SaleRiley County Senior CenterFri 5:00-8:00 PM; Sat 9:00 AM-3:00 PM785-537-4040

7-9 Much Ado About NothingManhattan Arts CenterFri & Sat 7:30 PM; Sun 2:00 PM785-537-4420

8 Buttons ‘n BowsSeven Dolors Catholic School8:30 AM - 4:30 PM785-565-5050

8 Forces II: Atomic Views: Inside Kansas State’s Nuclear ReactorFlint Hills Discovery Center2:00 PM785-587-2726

9 K-State Men's Basketball v. WashburnBramlage Coliseum800-221-2287

9 Military Appreciation DaySunset Zoo12:00-5:00 PM785-587-2730

10 K-State Women's Basketball v. NewmanBramlage Coliseum800-221-2287

11 Preschoolers in the Flint Hills (ages 3-5): Army TimeFlint Hills Discovery Center10:30-11:30 AM785-587-2726

11 Veterans Day Biscuit & Gravey BreakfastVFW Post 17867:00 AM

11 Veterans Day ParadeDowntown Manhattan9:30 AM785-341-6394

11 Veterans Day Post Parade CeremonyWareham Opera House11:00 AM

12 K-State Volleyball v. KansasAhearn Field House, K-State7:00 PM800-221-2287

13 An Evolving Relationship: Native American Artists and Collectors in the American SouthwestBeach Museum of Art, K-State6:00 PM785-532-7718

14 McCain Performance Series: ELFMcCain Auditorium, K-State8:00 PM785-532-6428

14 K-State Men's Basketball v. Southern UtahBramlage Coliseum800-221-2287

14 K-State Women's Basketball v. SIUEBramlage Coliseum800-221-2287

14-16 Much Ado About NothingManhattan Arts CenterFri & Sat 7:30 PM; Sun 2:00 PM785-537-4420

16 McCain Performance Series: SYBARITE5Kirmser Hall, McCain Auditorium3:00 and 7:30 PM785-532-6428

17 K-State Men's Basketball v. UMKCBramlage Coliseum800-221-2287

18 K-State Women's Basketball v. UMKCBramlage Coliseum800-221-2287

19 McCain Performance Series: Lakota Sioux Dance TheaterMcCain Auditorium, K-State4:00 PM785-532-6428

20 Healing ArtsBeach Museum of Art, K-State6:30-8:00 PM785-532-7718

21 K-State Women's Basketball v. Hampton UniversityBramlage Coliseum800-221-2287

21 Adventure Camp (grades K-2): Who Found It?Flint Hills Discovery CenterAll Day OR Half Day785-587-2726

21 K-State Men's Basketball v. Long Beach StateBramlage Coliseum800-221-2287

21 The Appleseed CollectiveManhattan Arts Center7:30 PM785-537-4420

21 Adventure Camp (grades 3-6): Zoo TechnologySunset ZooAll Day OR Half Day785-587-2726

22 K-State Volleyball v. TCUAhearn Field House, K-State7:00 PM800-221-2287

25 Preschoolers in the Flint Hills (ages 3-5): Explorers & NaturalistsFlint Hills Discovery Center10:30-11:30 AM785-587-2726

26 Adventure Camp (grades 3-6): Enriching AnimalsSunset ZooAll Day OR Half Day785-587-2726

26 Adventure Camp (grades K-2): Flint Hills PioneerFlint Hills Discovery CenterAll Day OR Half Day785-587-2726

27 Thanksgiving DinnerOld Chicago11:00 AM-2:00 PM785-537-0730

28-12/24 Visit Santa at the Manhattan Town CenterManhattan Town Center785-539-3500

28 Festival of LightsBlue Earth Plaza7:00 PM785-539-3800

29 KSU Football v. KansasBill Snyder Family Stadium800-221-2287

29 K-State Volleyball v. West VirginiaAhearn Field House, K-State800-221-2287

30 Kansas State University Marching Band ConcertAhearn Field House, K-State3:00-4:30 PM785-532-3816

30- 12/20 Holiday Music FestivalManhattan Town Center785-539-3500 Manhattan Convention & Visitors Bureau

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

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

Kelly Loub, Chair, DiningBrad Everett, Four Points by SheratonEvan Grier, DiningBernie Haney, Youth/SportsTodd Holmberg, Entertainment/KSUGregg Joyal, HotelMeredith McKee, HotelTerry Olson, RetailWayne Rouse, Entertainment

AggievilleJeff Wolfe, Meeting Planner/ KSU

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

Manhattan CVB Steering Committee

November.............................Anticipated Attendance NumbersConferences/Meetings/Reunions03 The Conservation Fund Meeting ........................................................7005 Kansas Association of American Educators ......................................5007 Kansas Rural Center Farm & Food Conference...........................20012 Kansas Water Office Governor's Conference on the Future of ....

Water in Kansas....................................................................................50014 Westar Energy Leadership Summit ..................................................30015 Kansas Bass Nation Fall Annual Meeting.........................................10028 Manhattan High School Class of 1999 Reunion............................10030 Kansas Farm Bureau Annual Meeting ...........................................1,000

Sporting Events08 K-State Inline Hockey Club Tournament ........................................100

Special Events02 Make It With Wool State Competition..............................................40

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Meadowlark Hills coun-selor receives advocateawardRita Harsch of Manhattanreceived the 2014 'Advocate ofthe Year' award on Oct. 1 forher advocacy leadership withMeadowlark Hills, a nonprofitorganization and continuing-care retirement community.

She received this award fromLeading Age Kansas, astatewide association of 160not-for-profit aging servicesproviders dedicated to servingthe needs of over 20,000 sen-iors in Kansas each day.

This annual award is presentedto an individual or group whois a champion for elders andhas provided outstanding advo-cacy leadership on behalf ofolder Kansans.

Harsch's level of expertise withMedicaid and insurance allowsher to advocate for residentsand their families to ensuretheir benefits.

Harsch helps older adults asthey wade through the processof insurance and medical assis-tance programs.

Xpanxion makes Inc. mag-azine listInc. magazine ranked Xpanxionon its eighth annual Inc. 500/5000, a ranking of America’sfastest-growing private compa-nies.

Xpanxion is a software servic-es company with an office inManhattan.

“We are humbled, being rec-ognized in Inc. Magazine’s top5000 growing companies for

the second consecutive year,”said Xpanxion president PaulEurek.

Xpanxion made the Inc.500/5000 list for the fiscal yearof 2013.

Since that time, UST Global, aninformation technology solu-tions and services company forGlobal 1000 enterprises,acquired Xpanxion in May of2014.

Xpanxion will maintain itsname and, as a UST Globalsubsidiary, will continue tooperate as a key player in theindustry. This acquisition willexpand service offerings avail-able to clients.

Noteworthy NewsNoteworthy News

Are you retiree* but still wantto be involved and active? The Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to consid-er membership in 2014.

As a member of the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce, youwill be part of an organization – and a community – that’s knownfor fellowship, history, hospitality and fun.

You’ll connect with a wide variety of interesting and talented people, including many of Manhattan’s key decision-makers. You’ll be able to get involved in committees and events that let you contribute your time and talent.

Would you like to learn more? Contact Kim Dahlsten, MembershipDevelopment Manager, (785) 776-8829 or [email protected] .

* Retired individuals are defined as having no current business affiliation.

Save theDate!

Leaders’ RetreatJanuary 16-17, 2015

Sheraton Overland Park Hotelat the Convention Center

Manhattan Area Chamber ofCommerce 90th AnnualMeeting and Banquet

Friday, February 20, 2015

Manhattan Conference Center

Newsletter is onlineDid you know you canread our newsletteronline? The LittleApple BusinessReview is postedonline after comingout in print on thefirst Monday ofthe month in theManhattanMercury. We usea great online digitalpublishing platform called Issuu. Thisinteractive technology lets you turn the page andfollow links within the text. Go to www.issuu.comand search for Little Apple Business Review. Besure and check out the advertisers as well. Theymake the newsletter possible!

Business BarometerSeptember 2013 September 2014

BUILDING PERMITS - source: City of Manhattan

Total Issued 33 32

Residential $2,706,085 $3,555,932

Non-Residential $2,307,198 $803,809

Permit Fees Paid $28,559 $27,164

RETAIL SALES (Manhattan) - source: City of Manhattan

Retail Sales $82,703,700 $83,264,500

Sales Tax Collections $827,037 $832,645

MANHATTAN AIR PASSENGER TRAFFIC - MHK airport

Enplanement 5,223 4,843

Deplanement 5,312 4,933

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Upcoming Seminar –Become an InstagramStar

We’ve all heard that “a pic-ture is worth a thousandwords.” In today’s socialmedia driven world a pic-ture may also be worth athousand followers, likes orreposts. Instagram is anincreasingly vital socialmedia channel that smallbusiness owners can’t affordto overlook. The upcomingBrown Bag Lunch seminarwill help you take your

Instagram efforts to thenext level.

Become an Instagram StarThursday, December 4th11:30am – 1:00pmManhattan Area Chamber ofCommerce Boardroom

You don’t have to be a pro-fessional photographer or asocial media wiz to createan impactful Instagram cam-paign. This seminar will pro-vide the tips, tricks andtools you need to be anInstagram star. The seminarpresenter, Sheila Ellis-Glasper, is the Social MediaSpecialist at K-State and hasbuilt her own business’sbrand on social media. Herjewelry business has morethan 5,000 Instagram fol-lowers and has gainedcelebrity endorsements as aresult of efforts onInstagram.

Topics to be coveredinclude; setting up a busi-ness Instagram account,

developing and schedulingcontent, Instagram photog-raphy 101, Apps of thetrade, effectively using hash-tags and reaching out topotential customers, blog-gers and celebrities.

This seminar is offered freeof charge to Chambermembers, non-membersmay attend for $20. Bringyour lunch and theChamber will provide softdrinks and water.Registration is required andcan be completed online atwww.manhattan.org, viaemail at [email protected] or by calling 776-8829.

Daryn Soldan501 Poyntz AvenueManhattan, KS 66502785-587-9917daryn.soldan@wash-burn.eduwashburnsmallbusiness.com

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Sponsored by Dental Associates of Manhattan and Moore House Bed and Breakfast

CongratulationsFort Riley!If you are a member of theAssociation of the United StatesArmy (AUSA) October is AnnualMeeting month and once againthe MRC planned and attendedthe AUSA Annual Meeting with acontingent of Chamber, City andCounty Commissioners fromboth Manhattan and JunctionCity. This year, as part of theArmy 10 Miler event held in con-junction with the AUSA AnnualMeeting two Fort Riley teamsplaced in competitive categories.The Fort Riley Team placedSecond overall and theCommand Sargent Majors Teamplaced first!

Photos are courtesy Fort Riley PublicAffairs Office

November 2014 Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce Little Apple® Business Review Page 11

October is the Military Relations Committee’s (MRC) busy season and this October proved justas busy as ever! October began with our monthly MRC Luncheon featuring K-State’s Curatorof Manuscripts, Tony Crawford, presenting on the history and interconnectedness of Manhattan,Fort Riley and K-State. The day went on with a book lecture from National Book Award semi-finalist for Fiction Phil Klay at the KSU Alumni Center. Over 200 people listened to Mr. Klayread from and discuss his book, Redeployment.

Saturday, October 4th was the best KSU Football game of the year, Military Appreciation Day!The K-State Wildcats took on and beat the Texas Tech Red Raiders on a beautiful sunny after-noon. Our Military Appreciation Day Tailgate was filled with Fort Riley Soldiers and their fami-lies enjoying delicious food and drink, great music and K-State football. We could not have sucha successful event without the support of the community, thanks to all who sponsored, donatedor volunteered!

THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS FOR MAKING FORT RILEY DAYAT K-STATE A HUGE SUCCESS!

Briggs Auto, Brett and Candi Allison and Continental Mills, Manhattan AreaChamber of Commerce Military Relations Committee, Junction City Area Chamberof Commerce Military Affairs Committee, Association of the United States ArmyFort Riley – Central Kansas Chapter, Corvias Military Life, Dealer’s FinancialServices, Hi-Tech Interiors, Meritrust Credit Union, Navy Federal Credit Union, TheSociety of the First Infantry Division, Pepsi Cola of Manhattan, Armor-Eckrich, andRambler’s Steakhouse

Thank you to our generous Fort Riley Day at K-State donors for their contribu-tions!Bank of the Flint Hills, Bartlett & West, Big Poppi Bicycle Company, BluevilleNursery, Candlewood Suites, Commerce Bank, Corvias Military Life, Dress Barn,Flint Hills Discovery Center, Frontier Farm Credit, Harry's, Hilton Garden Inn,Holiday Inn at the Campus, Houlihan's, Institute for the Health and Security ofMilitary Families, Leonardville State Bank, Manhattan Arts Center, ManhattanRunning Company, Manhattan Town Center, Max Fitness, Manzanita, McAlister'sDeli, Panera, Pfeifley's, Pizza Hut, Planet Beach, Platinum & Co., and USAFRecruiting.

On October 18th the MRC Liaison participat-ed in Senator Moran’s Service AcademySelection Board, meeting and interviewingover 20 potential Midshipmen aspiring toattend the United States Naval Academy.Good luck to all these worthy candidates in alltheir future endeavors!

The annual Home and Home Golf Outingtook place on October 21st with Manhattanhosting many of our golfing neighbors fromFort Riley for an afternoon of camaraderieand fun at the Manhattan Country Club.

Our November MRC Luncheon is at theHoliday Inn at the Campus and features COLMatthew Lewis, Commander of the CombatAviation Brigade recently back fromAfghanistan.

Military Update

Photo courtesy Fort Riley Public Affairs Office

Photo courtesy Fort Riley Public Affairs Office

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Law Offices of Seaton, Seaton, and Dierks LLP410 Humboldt Street (785) 776-4788

www.seatonlawoffices.com

StoneHouse at Prairiewood5020 Anderson Avenue

(785) 537-9999www.prairiewood.com

Meritrust Credit Union104 McCall Road (785) 579-5700

www.Meritrustcu.org

Rockhill Real Estate Group1105 Hylton Heights Rd

(785) 539-7890www.rockhillrealestategroup.com