Little Apple Business Review - September 2015

A publication of the Manhattan Area Chamber of CommerceSeptember 2015, Volume 11, Issue 9, 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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David K. Aaker brings a stirring brand ofcustomer service attentiveness and leadership qualities, along with a healthydose of experience in those areas, to hisengaged audiences. Be prepared for greatinteraction and a high-energy manner ofdelivery with his Turning Service IntoSales address on Oct. 22. The customerservice sessions at 9 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.are low on narratives and high onengagement.

Aaker is a graduate of the U.S. Chamberof Commerce Institute for OrganizationManagement, and a highly-sought publicspeaker. The morning and afternoon sessions are both at ManhattanConference Center ($45 chamber members/$60 general public).

For more information and registration(785-776-8829) email [email protected] or visit Manhattan.org, under theEvents & Programs link, click on TurningService into Sales.

Turning Service into SalesTwo 2-hour sessions (morning/afternoon)Thursday, Oct. 229 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.Manhattan Conference Center (Hilton Garden Inn)$45 member/$60 non-memberRegister via email at [email protected]

Registration/refund deadline Oct. 14 (no refunds after this date)

Presenting Sponsor:

Platinum Sponsors:

Contributing Sponsor: Express Employment Professionals

Supporting Sponsors: Chiropractic Family Health CenterVarney & Associates, CPAs, LLC

Aaker customer service forum Oct. 22

Thursday,September 177:15 – 8:30amManhattan Country

Club

Start your day off with breakfast and some early morning networking.Coffee and networking will begin at 7:15 am followed by a breakfastbuffet and three speakers that will share information about local topics of interests to the community.

Speakers for the event will include:• James Genandt, President/CEO, Manhattan Area Technical College• Marcia Rozell, President, USD 383 School Board• Gabe Romo, Assistant Coach, K-State Women’s Soccer

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

Sponsored by:

Wednesday, September 2311:00 am – 1:00 pm

Manhattan Country Club1531 North 10th Street

11:00 am Registration and Networking 11:20 am Lunch Buffet 11:45 am Welcome11:50 am Keynote Speaker: Regina McCoy,

Grandma Hoerner’s Foods Inc. 12:10 am Roundtable Discussions Begin 12:50 pm Survey & Upcoming Events 1:00 pm Program Concludes

Members and guests are welcome toattend. Reservations required. Members $22; General Public $30

Reservation, cancelation and refund deadline is Wednesday, Sept 16.

To register, inquire about sponsorship optionsor for additional program details, contact KimDahlsten at [email protected] or 785-776-8829.

Guiding Sponsor:

Contributing Sponsors:

Supporting Sponsors:

Conversations: Roundtables for Womenin Business - Networking with a purpose

During the Manhattan Chamber’s ‘Conversations’, professional women come together and discuss important topics – including business and quality-of-lifeissues unique to women in the workforce.

The mission of the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce is to foster achanging environment for business success that enhances the quality of lifein our region. We market the region, advocate for business, and provideservices to our members and customers.

Are you interested in being a member of the Manhattan Area Chamber ofCommerce? Give Kim a call at 776-8829 for more information.

This is a publication of the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce – alladvertising is the responsibility of The Manhattan Mercury. To place an ador for more information, call Samantha Fosha at 776-2200, [email protected].

Since our August newsletter,these businesses have reinvestedin the Chamber. The Board ofDirectors and staff thank thesebusinesses for their continuingsupport of the Chamber.

31 to 40 YearsSirloin Stockade

21 to 30 YearsArt Craft Printers & DesignCareer & Employment ServicesDara's Fast Lane Inc. Furniture Warehouse Ka-Comm., Inc.Midstate Mechanical, Inc. Pottawatomie County Econ. Dev't CorpThe Printery, Inc U.S. Cellular Vision Source/Optical Perspectives

15 to 20 YearsAlfred Benesch & Company Boys & Girls Club of Manhattan Colbert Hills Golf CourseHolmes Cleaning Services Inc.Legacy Realty of Kansas Little Apple Toyota HondaManhattan Monuments McDonald's Rod Franz Tuttle Creek State Park

10 to 14 YearsAdult Learning Center, USD 383 Central National BankCountry Meadows The Home Depot K-State Staley School of Leadership Studies Modern Electronics, Inc.Robert K. Larsen Waddell & Reed

5 to 9 yearsCopies-4-Less, Inc.Cox Bros BBQ Farm Bureau Financial Services Flint Hills Community ClinicFrontier Farm Credit Garden Grove Apartments Hy-Vee Konza Prairie Community Health Center Leonardville State Bank LTC (Ret.) Art DeGroat Manhattan Running Company Motel 6New Century Bank Stasyx Computer Solutions

1 to 4 years Alexander Open Systems AOS American Family Insurance - Clay Taylor Agency Anderson Bed & Breakfast Candlewood Suites Creche Flint Hills Christian School Flint Hills Discovery Center Heineken Electric Co Inc. Howie's Trash and Recycling Kansas Department of AgricultureKatalyst - Sign & GrafixKrispy Clean Laundromat Leslie Alford Loving Arms Childcare and Preschool Manzanita Art and Antiques LLC Mid-America Heart and Vascular Clinics, LLC Paradoxx DesignPremier Employment Solutions Purple Power Play, Inc. Rockhill Real Estate Group Shepherd's Crossing Shilo Heger Travis Hecht U.S. Cellular Wainwright Eye Care, P.A.

Books-A-Million Christine Corbitt, MarketingEvents Coordinator100 Manhattan Town Center#225(785) 537-0512www.booksamillion.com Books-A-Million, Inc. is one ofthe nation's leading book retail-ers and sells on the Internet atBooksamillion.com. The compa-ny presently operates 257stores in 32 states. BAM fea-tures a wide selection of best-selling books with magazines,pop culture gift items, t-shirtsand accessories. The children'ssection features a learning sec-tion, kid's books, toys andgames.

Dannatt Rentals Marion Mahone, PropertyManager PO Box 2016(785) 539-1554Has served the Manhattan areawith residential and commercialneeds for 40-plus years.

Highland CommunityCollege, Wamego Center Diane Hinrichs, A.B.D.,Director 500 Miller Drive, Wamego(785) 456-6006highlandcc.edu/pages/wamegoFor more than two decadesHCC-Wamego has provided theeducational framework thatallows students to completeacademic endeavors and see thefuture begin to unfold. A wel-coming environment offers a fullrange of courses, ranging fromthe arts to physical sciences,wine making and vineyard man-agement. All courses are taughtby qualified instructors who

bring high educational creden-tials and real world experience.No class sizes larger than 20.Students are guaranteed thepersonal attention necessary tobe successful.

US Bank Hollie Area, BranchManager 443 Main, Rossville(785) 584-5000www.usbank.com U.S. Bancorp (NYSE: USB) with$419 billion in assets, is the par-ent company of U.S. BankNational Association, the fifth-largest commercial bank in theU.S. The company operates3,164 banking offices in 25states with 5,000 ATMs, andprovides a comprehensive lineof banking, brokerage, insurance,investment, mortgage, trust andpayment service products toconsumers, businesses and insti-tutions.

Jake Graff Family HeritageJake Graff, Licensed Agent 864 Church (719) 342-2824www.familyheritagelife.comThe money back company, withunlimited benefits and awardwinning service. Everyone lovesthat if you don't use it and stayhealthy you get 100 percent ofpremiums returned.

Girl Scouts of NE Kansas &NW Missouri Margaret Moore, Director 215 Southwind Place, Suite 101 (785) 776-1488www.gsksmo.orgThe largest organization for girlsin the world! Girl Scouts’ mis-sion is to build girls of courage,confidence and character, whomake the world a better place.Activities in science/technology,

business/economic literacy andoutdoor/environmental aware-ness. Girl Scouts provides girlsopportunities for fun and friend-ship, while fostering develop-ment of leadership skills andself-esteem. Girl Scouts serves2.3 million members fromkindergarten through 12thgrade.

Plexus WorldwideChylene Nicholson, PlexusIndependent Ambassador11204 Briar Lane(785) 275-3613cnicholson.myplexusprod-ucts.com Plexus Worldwide is committedto providing life-changing healthand wellness products and aunique and rewarding businessopportunity that allows you tobe your own boss. The compa-ny’s core beliefs are simple: Behonest, Be reliable, Be trustwor-thy. Be responsible. These beliefsencompass everything the com-pany does. Real people. Realresults. Hundreds of thousandsof lives are affected by Plexus ina positive way, every day. Livehealthy, love life, be Plexus.

Prairie Land InsuranceJim Adams (785) 340-2720www.prairielandgroup.com A 40-year independent insur-ance agency that offers business,home, auto, life and farm insur-ance, including crop and live-stock insurance. Offices inManhattan, Lawrence, Winona,Selden and Derby. Prairie Landprovides exceptional customerservice for clients in every situa-tion. Independent agent that isable to select the best productfrom multiple well-known andnational insurance carriers.

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Upcoming Chamber Events

To make a reservation for an upcoming event, please callthe Chamber at 776-8829. Please join us as your timeallows.

Sept 7-11 Member Appreciation Week

Sept 9 Business After Hours5:30 – 7:00 pmHost: McCain Auditorium

Sept 10-11 Annual Volunteer Delivery Blitz

Sept 15 Manhattan Young Professionals5:30 pm, Harry’s

Sept 16 Brown Bag Lunch Series - Topic: EMV (Chip) Credit Cards: What should you know by October 1?11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Chamber Boardroom

Sept 17 Good Morning Manhattan!7:15 – 8:30 amManhattan Country Club

Sept 22 Morning Mingle7:45 – 9:00 am, Chamber Boardroom

Sept 23 Conversations: Roundtables for Women in Business11:00 am – 1:00 pmManhattan Country Club

Sept 25 Ribbon Cutting - Wildwood Outdoor Adventure Park4:00 pm281 Johnson Road

Oct 1 4 Women Workshop11:45 am – 1:00 pm

Oct 14 Business After Hours5:30 – 7:00 pmHost: Body First

Oct 16 Ribbon Cutting - Hartland Hearing Care Centers2:00 pm473 E. Poyntz

Oct 21 Leadership for Business Success Luncheon by David K. Aaker11:30 am – 1:00 pmManhattan Country Club

Oct 22 Turning Service Into Sales by David K. Aaker9:00 – 11:00 am OR 1:30 – 3:30 PMManhattan Conference Center

Oct 27 Member Orientation7:45 – 9:30 am, Chamber Boardroom

Oct 29 Coffee & Conversation: Member/Guest7:30 – 9:30 am, Chamber Boardroom

*All dates and times are subject to change.

Thank you to the following members of the Chamber Champions, Member Services andDiplomat committees for volunteering to help with registration and assisting exhibitors at theAugust Business Showcase: Angie Reed with K-State Federal Credit Union, JocelynGuilfoyle with Curtin Property, Ted Grubb with Sunflower Bank, Rob Riforgiate withLeaderOne Financial, Annie Mosier Eslit with Prairie View Eye Care, Michelle Taylor withFrontier Farm Credit, Craig Lauppe with Advanced Property Management, NancyHammerschmidt with Farm Bureau Financial Services, Sara Myers with Vision Source,Justin Buessing with FedEx, Lynne Hartman with Advanced Property Management,Jennifer Fritchen with Bluemont Hotel, Lindsay Randall with Flint Hills Radio, DustinTaylor with Kansurance, Angie Sutton with the City of Manhattan, Greg Postier withPostier Chiropractic, Mark Healy with Century Business Systems, Nicole Springer withINTRUST Bank, Jared Bixby with Friends of Sunset Zoo, and Criss Mayfield.

Please join us for Business After Hours in September

Wednesday, September 9 5:30 – 7:00 pm

Hosted by: McCain Auditorium

Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce presents

4 Women Workshops – Developing Women Business Leaders

Topic: Make a Difference in Your Community – Get InvolvedThursday, October 1, Chamber Boardroom

If you’re seeking volunteer opportunities in thecommunity, this Get Involved panel will shareideas and tips on how to start. Panel conversa-tions will cover board, committee and civic possibilities. BONUS: Following the 20-minuteQ&A session, the discussion opens (15-20 second format) for attendees to share a volunteer opportunity available within theirorganization.

Panelists: 1. Linda Teener, UFM Community Learning Center

2. Lee Ann Smith Desper, Konza United Way 3. Lori Bishop, Flint Hills Volunteer Center4. TBA

Volunteer emcee and moderator: Gail Urban,Edward Jones

Attendees invited to bring their own lunch.Beverages provided. This seminar offered FREEto Chamber members. General public mayattend for $20.

Reservations required (event limited to 54attendees).

************************Agenda11:30 am Doors open, registration/networking11:45 am Welcome/Sponsor thank you11:50 am Panel covers selected topics with

individual expertise and stories12:20 pm Open for audience Q&A12:40 pm BONUS: Attendees share a

volunteer opportunity available 12:55 pm Closing remarks

Register online at Manhattanchamber.org;email [email protected] or call 785-776-8829

Sponsor appreciation:

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Over 350 chamber members and guests attended the2015 Business Showcase. Exhibitors from 50 memberbusinesses were able to display their goods and services while visiting with attendees.

Thank you to Prairie Band Casino & Resort forsponsoring the event and Flint Hills Beverage andPepsi Cola of Manhattan for sponsoring the beverages.

Jeff Oliphant with Landmark National Bank won a$500 Gift Certificate from the ManhattanRegional Airport; Bill Wolf with EdwardJones was the recipient of a mini iPad andAllie Webb with Parkwood Inn & Suitesreceived $500 in cash.

The following businesseswill have exhibits at theShowcase:

AAA Allied Group Inc.Angels Care Home Health Aspen Business Group, LLC Bella CountertopsBlue Cross Blue Shield of KansasBlueville Nursery, Inc.BriggsAuto.com Carpet Cleanse Colbert Hills Golf CourseComfort Suites Cox BusinessDocument Resources, a Division of Underground Vaults & Storage Eagle CommunicationsEdward Jones - Gail UrbanERA High Pointe Realty Express Employment ProfessionalsFlint Hills Christian School Flint Hills Volunteer Center

Genstler Eye CenterGrandma Hoerner's Foods Inc. GTM Sportswear Hartland Hearing Care Centers Interim HealthCare J & C Imaging, Inc.Kansas Regenerative Medicine Center Kansas State University Foundation KBS Constructors, Inc. Konza United WayK-State AthleticsK-State Federal Credit UnionK-State Global CampusLiving Water RanchManhattan Regional Airport McCullough Development, Inc. Networks Plus/Blue Valley Tele-CommunicationsNichols Chiropractic, PA Pawnee Mental Health ServicesThe Phone Connection Voice Networks

The Positive Link, LLCQdoba Mexican Grill RadioShack- ManhattanRolloverUScott Rice Office Works Secured Payroll Partners, Inc. Sierra Pacific MortgageThrivent FinancialUMB Bank United Bank & Trust Western Extralite Co.

NEW!! 2015 BusinessShowcase Street SignSponsors:

ERA High Pointe RealtyInterim HealthCareJuice Plus+K-State Federal Credit UnionLegacy Solutions of KansasQdoba Mexican Grill Renberg Realty

Sponsored by The Brown Bag Lunch Series workshops provideresources to assist and educate small business membersthrough informative seminars covering issues affectingbusiness.

EMV (Chip) Credit Cards: What should you know by October 1st?

Wednesday, September 16, 201511:30 am - 1:00 pm

Manhattan Area Chamber of CommerceBoardroom, 501 Poyntz Ave

As a business and a consumer what should you know?This seminar will address some of the misconceptionswith the new chip cards (EMV) and card acceptance.

• What EMV is and why it is important.• History & statistics of EMV--‐ fraud rate with & without in other countries.• What chip cards & EMV capable devices look like.- EMV & face to face transactions- EMV & MOTO or Internet transactions• October 1st liability shift for U.S. merchants, what is itand what they need to do (or know) to protect them-selves and their business.

Presented by: Danielle Runnebaum with HeartlandPayment Systems and Kim Parks with ESB Financial

Attendees are invited to bring their own lunch and theChamber will provide beverages.

This seminar is being offered FREE of charge toChamber members Non-members may attend for $20.

Reservations are required as space is limited to 54 attendees.

Register online at www.manhattanchamber.org, by emailing [email protected] or call 785-776-8829.

It should come as no surprise that even “idle” time these days takes on an extreme quality.No, building your Clash of Clans fortress doesn’t count. Life’s frenzied nature begs for equallyintense activities that fit a new definition of relaxation. This revised human quality gives riseto an increase in extreme sports.

Add zip lining to the list. And Manhattan, we’ve got our very own zip line area. WildwoodOutdoor Adventure Park fits with the exciting recent additions to Manhattan’s growing list ofentertainment options. And wow, what a thrilling ride visitors will experience.

Seven amazing zip line rides: some short, though no less exhilarating; some longer … oh, andwhat a sight to behold. Dizzying runs among wooded regions of the Flint Hills, the groundfloor breezes past as you sail along among the tree tops. If zipping from tree to tree in semi-dizzying fashion is your notion of a thrill ride, then Wildwood Outdoor Adventure Park is where you’remeant to be. And the finish: a 30-foot freefall drop!

Invite visitors to experience the thrilling adventure at Wildwood. Let’s get wild, Manhattan!

Wildwood is located just a mile east from the Kansas River and McDowell Creek Road at 375 JohnsonRoad near Alan Clark Body Shop off K-177 Highway. More information atWildwoodoutdooradventurepark.com.

September 2015Volume 15, Issue 9A publication of the

ManhattanConvention &Visitors Bureau

Take a thrill ride via zip line

The McCain Performance Series schedulefor 2015-16 got off to a rousing start with asmashing performance by the Charlie DanielsBand. Next up at McCain (Sept. 8): the diverserenderings of m-pact, an award-winning con-temporary a cappella ensemble. The McCainSeries made a tremendous booking in Jay Leno(Sept. 11), not far removed from his dominationof the late-night television ratings. Take in theLeno show and find a favorite spot to watchthe Wildcats play in San Antonio on Sept. 12.

Back to the concert series as theopening month winds down,Robert Cray Band (Sept. 22), long-time blues band and national fanfavorite, will leave fans begging formore. Andrew Lloyd Webberfavorite Joseph and the AmazingTechnicolor Dreamcoat (Sept. 26)closes the curtain on the openingmonth of the season. An Eveningwith Kristin Chenoweth (Oct. 2)begins the October list of shows,and an Evening with ShirleyMacLaine (Oct. 11) lingers not farbehind as the 2015-16 season kicksinto high gear.

Bram Stoker’s Dracula and K-State singersare additional parts of the October sched-ule. Get your tickets online and the low-down on all the shows at K-State.edu/mccain.

• Coming off sterling reviews of RENT: TheMusical, Manhattan Arts Center presentsShrek The Musical, with nine performances that debutSept. 25 and stretch into two October weekends. Shrekpresents a big cast of fairy-tale misfits that combine tocreate a mess begging for a hero. Ticket information atManhattanarts.org.

• The Honey Dewdrops start aMidwest swing in September, andgrab the spotlight Sept. 11 atManhattan Arts Center(7:30 p.m., 1520 Poyntz Ave.) The duo’s music ensembles trend to banjo, mandolin and guitars fortop-level folk music as part of theMAC’s Birdhouse Series.

New theater at ManhattanTown Center further bolsters downtownManhattan’s bid to become an entertainment odysseygains further traction with the announcement by CarmikeCinema for a $20-million, 13-screen theater project adja-cent to Manhattan Town Center. Manhattan has quite thecoordination of entertainment options in the downtownarea, with Harry’s stellar dining among a mix of AJ’sPizzeria, Bourbon & Baker, della voce, Four Olives, HibachiHut, Pigins BBQ, Tallgrass Tap House and The Chef.

The new movie theater project will feature a 575-seatIMAX theater, and five auditoriums that feature dine-inoptions. The nearest IMAX screens presently are in KansasCity-area AMC Studios (Leawood, Olathe), a third inWichita and another at the Kansas Cosmosphere andSpace Center (Hutchinson).

Upon completion of construction at the mall’s south end,the theaters will be in close proximity to Manhattan’sHistoric Downtown, the redeveloped area north of themall and the four hotels that surround Blue Earth Plaza.Quite the extravaganza for visitors, and all walkable forhotel guests!

Completion of the Carmike Cinemas is expected by nextyear. Exciting times for Manhattan!

Leno laughs, Cray crackles onMcCain stage

Joseph and the AmazingTechnicolor Dreamcoat

Honey Dewdrops

An Evening with Kristin Chenoweth

An Evening with Shirley MacLaine

CVB Director works towardmarketing certification

Manhattan Convention and Visitors Bureau DirectorKaren Hibbard recently completed one portion of athree-year professional development program. This pro-gram would lead to certification as a Tourism MarketingProfessional. Hibbard was among 263 tourism profes-sionals enrolled at the Southeast Tourism SocietyMarketing College, a week-long program held at theUniversity of North Georgia in Dahlonega, Ga.

Cultural and local eventsFlint Hills Discovery Center• Go See It! lecture: photographing Kansas night skies, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 17

• Meet the Author: Marci Penner (8 Wonders of Kansas), 1-3 p.m.Sept. 12

• Family Day, noon to 5 p.m. Sept. 13• In The Dark exhibit features the magical mysteries of the cavernous depths of darkness, and continues through Sept. 20. The Center opens at 10 a.m., 5 p.m. close (later Thursday closing hours 8 p.m.).

FlintHillsDiscovery.orgK-State Sports• Football vs. Louisiana Tech, 2 p.m. Sept. 19 (K-State Family Day), Bill Snyder Family Stadium.

• Volleyball vs. Baylor, 7 p.m. Sept. 26, Ahearn Field HouseK-Statesports.com

Museums• Jacqueline Bishop: Songs for the Earth, materials related to Bishop’s creative process, on display until Dec. 20. Beach.K-State.edu

• Stan Herd’s "Cairns on the Beach" highlights the natural beauty to the region's geology,honors the history of stone structures in Kansas. Beach.K-State.edu

Music -- Arts in the Park• Sunday Afternoon in the Park, 1:30 to 7 p.m. Oct. 4. 3 p.m. Kansans Celts; 4:30 p.m. MHS Pops Choir; 6 p.m. Cherokee Maidens & Sycamore swing.

Cityofmhk.com/2459/Arts-in-the-ParkMcCain Performance Series• impact, cutting edge trailblazers in the realm of a cappella vocals. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 8• Jay Leno took the reins from Johnny Carson on “The Tonight Show” set and stayed atop the ratings for 20 years. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11

• Robert Cray Band, five-time Grammy Award winner plays blues favorites. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 22

• Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Andrew Lloyd Webber favorite musical. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 26.

• Evening with Kristin Chenoweth, Emmy and Tony Award-winning actress and singer. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2.

• Evening with Shirley MacLaine, behind-the-scenes stories and an exclusive film screening takes audiences on a thrilling journey through her career. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 11.

K-State.edu/McCainOutdoor events• The Color Run, a unique multi-paint race celebrates healthiness, happiness and individuality. 9 a.m. Sept. 20. Bill Snyder Family Stadium

• C. Clyde Run, fourth annual 5K race to honor the first dean of the College of BusinessAdministration, Clyde Jones. Run benefits Shepherd’s Cross charity. 9 a.m. Oct. 3, K-State campus.

Be happy, be fast! The Color Run

The Color Run has taken off in popularity worldwide,and is one of several outdoor events this month inManhattan. Also known as the Shine Tour and the Happiest5K on the Planet, The Color Run on Sept. 12 raises moneyfor Manhattan Special Olympics. More than 300 eventswere hosted (50-plus countries) in 2014. The start line haspre-race music with four points where runners are show-ered with “color”, fitting for a festive atmosphere.

• This is the third year for Konquer the Konza(Sept. 27), a pair of grueling 25K and 10K races that are not for the faint of heart. The races are sponsored by Manhattan Running Company, with the courses laid out at the Konza Prairie hiking area. With a200-runner cap on the 25K and 100 runners for the 10K, limited spots (less than 50) were available as of late August. Anyone who Konquers the Konza receives a finishers medal. Race information at Manhattanrunningco.com/konquer-the-konza-25k-2.

• The C. Clyde Run 5K on Oct. 3 benefits Shepherd’s Crossing. Now in its fourth year, the C. Clyde Run originatedas a 50th anniversary celebra-tion of K-State’s College of Business Administration and honors the school’s first dean, C. Clyde Jones. Like the CClydeRun Facebook page, and get details at cba.k-state.edu/about/cclyderun.html

Three excellent races to jot onthe calendar, and plan around fora visit to Manhattan. For up-to-date info: visitmanhattanks.org

Karen Hibbard, [email protected]

Marcia Rozell, Tourism [email protected]

Luke Wiggins, Convention [email protected]

Kendra Dekat, AdministrativeAssistant/ Service [email protected]

Manhattan Convention & Visitors Bureau Staff

September 2015Through September 20

In the Dark, Flint Hills Discovery Center, 785-587-2726

10 Movies on the Grass: In Football we TrustCoffman Commons, Hale Library8:00 PM

11 McCain Performance Series: Jay LenoMcCain Auditorium, K-State7:30 PM785-532-6428

11 The Honey DewdropsManhattan Arts Center7:30 PM785-537-4420

12 Mini Maker FaireAggieville10:00 AM-4:00 PM

12 Meet the Author: Marci PennerFlint Hills Discovery Center1:00-3:00 PM785-587-2726

12 The Color RunBill Snyder Family Stadium9:00 AM

13 Family Day at the FHDCFlint Hills Discovery CenterNoon-5:00 PM785-587-2726

15 K-State Orchestra ConcertMcCain Auditorium, K-State7:30-8:30 PM785-532-6428

17 Go See It! Lecture Series: Photographing Dark KansasSkiesFlint Hills Discovery Center6:30-7:30 PM785-587-2726

17 Art for Every Home Exhibition OpeningBeach Museum of Art, K-State5:30 PM785-532-7718

17 Movies on the Grass: Ivory TowerCoffman Commons, Hale Library8:00 PM

18 CASA Comedy ClubWareham Opera House5:30-11:30 PM785-537-6367

19 Flint Hills Masters Lunch & Lecture with Matthew Richter and Jay NelsonFlint Hills Discovery CenterNoon-1:30 PM785-587-2726

19 A Walk through the Native Prairie with Matthew RichterFlint Hills Discovery Center2:00-4:00 PM785-587-2726

19 K-State Family DayKansas State University785-532-2222

19 K-State Band Day ParadeAggieville9:00 AM

19 KSU Family Day at the BeachBeach Museum of Art, K-State10:00 AM-5:00 PM785-532-7718

19 K-State Football v. Lousiana TechBill Snyder Family Stadium2:00 PM800-221-2287

22 McCain Performance Series:The Robert Cray BandMcCain Auditorium, K-State7:30 PM785-532-6428

24 Movies on the Grass: Winters BoneCoffman Commons, Hale Library8:00 PM

25 Art for Every Home - Recalling Earlier ErasBeach Museum of Art, K-State6:00-9:00 PM785-532-7718

25-26 42nd Annual Pumpkin Patch Arts and Crafts FairPottorf Hall, CiCo Park9:00 AM-4:00 PM

25-27 Shrek the MusicalManhattan Arts CenterFri. & Sat. 7:30 PM; Sun. 2:00 PM785-537-4420

26 K-State Volleyball v. BaylorAhearn Field House, K-State7:00 PM800-221-2287

26 OztoberfestDowntown Wamego785-456-7849

26 Yellow Brick Road Bike RideWamego High School785-456-7849

26 McCain Performance Series: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor DreamcoatMcCain Auditorium, K-State7:30 PM785-532-6428

26 OktoberfestLittle Apple Brewing Company4:00-9:00 PM785-539-5500

26 Optimist Chili CrawlAggieville3:30-6:30 PM785-564-2121

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

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

Brad Everett, Chair, HotelNeal Farmer, BusinessJennifer Fritchen, HotelEvan Grier, DiningBernie Haney, Youth/SportsTodd Holmberg, Entertainment/KSU

Meridith McKee, HotelTerry Olson, RetailPenny Senften, Entertainment

Ben Sigle, AttractionJeff Wolfe, Meeting Planner/ KSU

Ex-Officio MembersEddie Eastes, City of Manhattan

Lyle Butler, Chamber President

Usha Reddi, City Commissioner

Manhattan CVB Steering Committee

September............................Anticipated Attendance NumbersConferences/Meetings/Reunions01 Sorghum Improvement Convention of North America

Annual Meeting .....................................................................................15006 Konza Reptile Breeders Expo ........................................................1,50009 Kansas Bankers Association Young Bank Officers Conference..10010 Kansas Occupational Therapists' Association (KOTA)

Annual Meeting .....................................................................................30012 Kansas Academy of Family Physicians Quarterly Board Meetings3514 Kansas Center for Safe & Prepared Schools Fall Conference ...45016 Kansas Public Health Association Annual Convention20 Petroleum Marketers & Convenience Store Association

of Kansas Annual Convention............................................................12022 Kansas Manufactured Housing Association Annual Conference..3022 Kansas Healthcare Engineers Association Fall Conference ........10022 Kansas Child Care Training Opportunities

Code of Ethical Conduct--Train the Trainer Event .........................5023 Gilkison Family Reunion........................................................................2025 Kansas Jewelers Association Annual Convention ............................5025 Kansas State University Math Department

Prairie Analysis Seminar.........................................................................3027 KSU Division of Continuing Education - Global Campus

International Phytotechnology Society............................................200Sporting Events12 Special Olympics of Manhattan The Color Run.........................2,00013 Kansas Livestock Association Fall Seminar/

Annual Golf tournament.....................................................................18027 Manhattan Running Company Konquer the Konza 25K .............200Special Events24 Arkansas Baptist College Grant Writing Workshop ......................6025 CHVA Contemporary Historical Vehicle Association

Victory Highway Group Tour...............................................................8026 Flint Hills Praise Fest ...........................................................................500

CVB Mission Statement: To increase the local area economy by attracting visitors.

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The First Infantry Division summer of transition culminated on August 6 with the DivisionChange of Command from MG Paul E. Funk, II to MG Wayne W. Grigsby, Jr. The Brigades ofthe First Infantry Division stood in formation while the 1ID Band played and the incomingand outgoing generals and III Corps Commander LG Sean B. MacFarland reviewed thetroops. A military Change of Command ceremony is symbolized by the passing of the unit’sguidon; Division CSM Tony Grinstontakes the guidon from the color guard,handing it to outgoing DivisionCommander MG Funk, who then handsthe guidon to Corps Commander LGMacFarland, relinquishing command.LG MacFarland then hands the guidonto MG Grigsby, who by accepting the1ID Guidon, accepts command. Fromthe firing of cannons to the pass andreview, speeches, the singing of, “the BigRed One Song,” and “The Army Song,”and the always anticipated CavalryCharge by the Commanding General’sMounted Color Guard, the pomp andcircumstance of this Division Change ofCommand was a sight to behold forthe hundreds who attended.

After taking the month off in July, ourAugust Military Relations Committee(MRC) Luncheon got off to a greatstart for the fall with guest speakerJohn Armbrust, Executive Director ofthe Governor’s Military Council.Speaking to a packed house of over110 luncheon guests, Mr. Armbrust dis-cussed the recently released resultsfrom past February’s Fort RileyListening Session and how Fort Rileyand the Flint Hills community can bestprepare for possible future cuts. TheDepartment of Defense spending cutsalong with sequestration – a conse-quence of the Budget Control Act thatbecame law in 2011 – has put thefuture of the Armed Forces in jeopardy.As part of the internal Army process toprepare for force reductions, leaderswere sent to military installations andtowns across the country to collectcommunity views as a part of a"Listening Session" tour. Consideredsuccessful and effective, the FebruaryListening Session in support of FortRiley hosted over 4,000 residents ofthe Flint Hills. This local show of sup-port and Fort Riley’s illustrated value tothe nation resulted in a cut of only 615 troop positions of the 40,000 total expected cutsbetween fiscal years 2015 and 2017.

Military Update

Tuesday, September 22 7:45 – 9:00am

Chamber Boardroom501 Poyntz Ave

Come Mingle with us!

The Morning Mingle is a fun and informal networking groupopen to all members of the Manhattan Area Chamber ofCommerce. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow Chamber members, make new contacts, exchange business cards and create business partnerships.

This unique networking opportunity shines the spotlight oneach attendee individually, allowing them to introduce them-selves and give a short “commercial” for their business. Don’tforget to bring business cards! You can place a stack on thebusiness card buffet to share with other attendees.

Registration and networking starts at 7:45 am with introduc-tions beginning promptly at 8:00. Attendees will each have 45 seconds to address the group.

Admission is a buck and a business card (payable at the door).Reservations are required as seating is limited. You may register online at www.manhattanchamber.org, by [email protected] or call the Chamber office at 785-776-8829.

Contact Laura with questions, 785.776.8829 or [email protected].

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CAV Charge: The Commanding General’s Mounted ColorGuard’s Cavalry Charge. Photo courtesy Fort Riley PublicAffairs.

Grigsby Receives Guidon: MG Grigsby receives the 1IDGuidon form III Corps Commander LG MacFarland.Photo courtesy Fort Riley Public Affairs.

Funk and Grigsby: MG Paul E. Funk, II welcomes MGWayne W. Grigsby, Jr. to the 1st Infantry Division. Photocourtesy Fort Riley Public Affairs.

Business BarometerJuly 2014 July 2015

BUILDING PERMITS - source: City of Manhattan

Total Issued 41 33

Residential $2,411,507 $2,731,518

Non-Residential $2,533,129 $1,497,780

Permit Fees Paid $30,359 $25,237

RETAIL SALES (Manhattan) - source: City of Manhattan

Retail Sales $90,524,100 $89,531,500

Sales Tax Collections $905,241 $895,315

MANHATTAN AIR PASSENGER TRAFFIC - MHK airport

Enplanement 5,267 5,150

Deplanement 5,518 5,528

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QuickBooks Training –Reserve Your Spot Now

The Small BusinessDevelopment Center will beholding QuickBooks trainingclasses November 18-19.Space is limited and registra-tion is required for theseclasses… so reserve yourspot now! These computer-based, interactive classes willbe held at Varney &Associates in downtownManhattan and are taught in-

person by a QuickBooks ProAdvisor. Attendees will haveaccess to a computer withQuickBooks 2015 during theclass and will receive acourse book with detailedinstructions and examples.

The classes run from 9am-4pm each day and lunch willbe included. Cost to attendis $170 per class or $275 toattend both days. Please con-tact Daryn Soldan at 785-587-9917 or [email protected] withquestions and to register.

Beginners QuickBooksProWednesday, November 18Learn how to set up yourcompany, navigate menus andlists, set up inventory, trackbank accounts and creditcards, invoice customers,process payments, makedeposits, enter and pay bills,and print basic reports.

Advanced QuickBooksProThursday, November 19Learn more features, includ-ing memorizing transactions,customizing forms, usingother QuickBooks accounts,creating reports and graphs,tracking and paying sales tax,setting up and managing pay-roll, using online banking,sharing files with an account-ant, writing letters, and esti-mating, time tracking and jobcosting.

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

This program was created,designed and critiqued bymembers and non-membersfor area business men andwomen. Attendees are provid-ed the opportunity to learnabout the Manhattan AreaChamber of Commerce andits membership while sharingwhat makes their business/organization special andunique.

Take the opportunity to: • Network with other businessprofessionals from the com-munity – members & guests

• Learn about the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce

• Share about your business or organization

The program is limited toeight members and eightguests to attend and is free to all.

2015 Coffee & Conversation:Member/Guest Program date:• Thursday, October 29

Interested in becoming amember and attending anupcoming Coffee &Conversation program?Please contact Kim Dahlsten,at 776-8829 or [email protected] for more informationand available dates.

What is the Chamber?The Manhattan AreaChamber of Commerce is anonprofit, voluntary organization of citizens work-ing together to support thebusiness development ofManhattan and make it a better place to work and live.Since incorporation in 1925,the Chamber and its manyvolunteers have invested theirtime and money to worktogether and accomplishobjectives that are impossibleto do alone.

Interested in becoming a member,but would like to know more?

Peer to peer program offering practical, day to day information onbusiness operations.

Starting and growing your food business. For entrepreneurswho want to develop and commercialize their food product.

Date: Thursday, Nov 12Time: 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

After 5 p.m.: Social time follows at local restaurant

Location: Chamber boardroom, 501 Poyntz Avenue

Speakers:Session 1: Dr. Fadi Aramouni, Kansas State UniversitySession #2: TBASession #3 TBA

Registration: 785-776-8829; email [email protected] to 30 attendees (free to attend).Chamber members and general public are welcome.

For program questions please contact Daryn Soldan, TrentArmbrust or Kim Dahlsten at 785-776-8829.

SAVE THE DATE!Open Source!

The Manhattan Area Chamberof Commerce celebrates thecontribution of long-timemembers and the steady con-tributions made on behalf ofthe community. The LittleApple Business Review willrecognize these 27 Chambermembers in the comingmonths, as part of theChamber’s observance of its90th anniversary.

To Jim Wareham, the reasonthe Wareham Corp. has hadlong-term success is a com-mitment to the city ofManhattan and its residents.Jim Wareham was one of fourbrothers, the sons of RalphWareham. The family share-holders of Wareham Corp., allgrew up in Manhattan, and soJim with brothers Bill, RalphWareham II and Harry Blake,along with their sister JudyLyon, have a firm commitmentto do what’s right for the resi-dents of Manhattan, and tomake the dwellings a positivereflection of their community.

“We always wanted to provide a good tenant basetoward which the next generation can build,” Jim

Wareham said. “We wanted tomake downtown a viable enti-ty again. Jim McCullough wasimportant in pushing me todevelop the properties wehave.

“The commitment toManhattan is reason we aresuccessful.”

The Wareham Corp. still hasseveral commercial real estateholdings in Aggieville with theWareham apartments andHarry’s.

Barry Sarvis has a passionfor service, and Manhattancustomers have enjoyed bene-fits of that first-rate servicefor 50 years at Dunne’sPharmacy at 2429 ClaflinRoad. Dunne’s has a long-standing relationship with citi-zens of Manhattan, as it wasestablished by Eddie “Pat”Dunne as the Aggieville collegedrug store, and then occupiedthe Gillett hotel on South 4thStreet. Barry Sarvis is prideful

to have a top-notch staff toprovide personable service.

“I’d say our service is unique.A lot of our unique services,I’ll boldly say that others havecopied … the drive-through(window) is one. We’ve triedto retain some old-fashionedqualities. We like to think ofourselves as a link in thehealth-care chain more sothan the box stores. We haveall of the modern conven-iences that other storeshave. We have fought offsome of the things thatmake it impersonal.”

Sarvis has employed 72 K-State students who arenow licensed pharmacists,with another seven cur-rently in pharmacy school.“That’s pretty rewarding,”he said. The dedication ofthe staff is what we’reproud of as much as any-thing.”

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Manhattan Chamber Legacy Circle

Are you retired* but still want to be involved and active?

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

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

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

502 Media works on trail marketing502 Media Group, a local marketing agency, andWashington D.C. firm, Pigment Communications,have been awarded a contract to work with theLewis and Clark National Historic Trail to devel-op a strategic communications plan.

The goal will be to evaluate current communica-tion efforts among stakeholders to analyze andassess the effectiveness of current efforts whileproviding a comprehensive communication planfor the trail to guide future communication.

Downtown Dental Group featured in ADANewsThe Manhattan Downtown Dental Group was featured in the ADA News publication for thehigh attendance and value they received from theADA 2014 annual meeting last fall.

“It was overall a good experience,” Dr. Winter stated. “We have a pretty discerning staff when itcomes to their continuing education experience.”

Noteworthy NewsNoteworthy News

Dunne Pharmacy• Dunne’s Pharmacy opened in 1951 with Aggieville store• Original proprietor was Eddie “Pat” Dunne• Moved to current location on Claflin in 1965Wareham• Wareham Opera House originally opened as The Coliseum in 1884

• H.P. Wareham renovated the building 105 years ago (movie house)

• Brothers Everett, Harry, Ralph, William the “original” Wareham bros.

• In 1981, the Wareham Corp. was formed

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Birchwood Villas5428 Ledge Stone Drive

(785) 539-4114www.wilhoitproperties.com

Books-A-Million100 Manhattan Town Center #225

(785) 537-0512www.booksamillion.com

Ribbon CuttingRibbon Cutting

A recognition program of the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce in celebration of 90 years of service to the community.

Celebrating and honoring our member businesses who have been part of our organization and the business community for 50 years or more.

2015 Legacy Circle Honorees:

Al Langton Insurance Inc.

Arthur-Green, LLP

C. Clyde Jones

Charlson & Wilson Bonded Abstracters, Inc.

Charlson-Wilson Insurance Agency, Inc.

Commerce Bank – Manhattan

Dave Gross

Dunne’s Pharmacy

Griffith Lumber Company

Irvin Parkview Funeral Home

Kansas Gas Service – A Division ofONE Gas, Inc.

Kellstrom Pharmacy

Landmark National Bank

Manhattan Broadcasting

Manhattan Eyecare, LLC

Manhattan Mercury

Pepsi Cola of Manhattan

Reed & Elliott Jewelers

Schwab Eaton

Sink, Gordon & Associates LLPPublic Accountants

Steel & Pipe Supply Company

The Wareham Company

Thomas Sign Company

UMB Bank

Varney’s Book Store

Westar Energy

Via Christi Hospital

Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home

The Winged Lion300 Poyntz Avenue (785) 341-3718www.wingedlioninspired-home.com