October issue of The Little Apple Business Review

A publication of the Manhattan Area Chamber of CommerceOctober 2012, Volume 8, Issue 10, www.manhattan.org

Contact us:501 Poyntz Avenue

Manhattan, KS, 66502-6005

785-776-8829 phone

785-776-0679 fax

[email protected]

www.manhattan.org

TDD Kansas Relay Center:

800-766-3777

WE WANT YOU…

…to be a part of thrivingleadership development pro-gram dedicated “to ensuringthe vitality of our communityby providing a continuoussource of motivated leaderswho are educated about thecommunity, its challenges andopportunities, as well astrained and inspired toassume leadership roles in theManhattan community at alllevels.”

Program Details

Goals• To identify and motivate

potential business and community leaders

• To provide these potential leaders with an awareness of the issues and opportu-nities facing the community

• To expand and sharpen their leadership skills and techniques

• To develop a forum for ongoing communication among emerging and established leaders

• To encourage these trainedand informed leaders to increase their involvement in local community affairs by matching skills and interests to existing needs

Benefits• Access to a quality

leadership training programthat benefits the participants, their employers, and the community

• Assistance to potential leaders in their develop-ment, matching their skills and interests with the needs of the community

• An improved communica-tions network among civic, business, social and educational leaders in the Manhattan area

• A leadership base with a broadened perspective to more effectively guide the community into its future

CandidatesEach individual interested inparticipating in LeadershipManhattan must submit anapplication with the approvalof the organization they represent. Candidates mustlive or work in Manhattan. A selection committee willreview the informationreceived and select 16 individuals to participatebased on past and presentcommunity involvement andwillingness to serve in futureleadership roles. The partici-pants will represent a crosssection of the community.Attendance at all sessions isrequired by all participants.

ApplicationsApplication forms for the2013 Leadership Manhattanprogram may be obtained atthe Manhattan Area Chamberof Commerce, 501 PoyntzAvenue, by calling785–776–8829 or you mayapply online at www.man-

hattaned.org/leadership-manhattan

If you know one or morepeople with leadership skillsand interests, please nominatethem by completing the nomination form available atthe Leadership Manhattanwebsite listed above.

TuitionTuition for LeadershipManhattan is $475 for eachparticipant. Tuition is non-refundable, non-transferableand due December 3, 2012.Checks should be madepayable to the ManhattanArea Chamber of Commerce.

Informational MeetingAn information meeting willbe held on Tuesday, October30th from 5:00-6:30pm in the Chamber Boardroom, 501

Poyntz Ave. Details of the Leadership Manhattanprogram will be reviewed and graduates and Boardmembers will be on hand to answer questions.

Nomination and applicationforms are available atwww.manhattaned.org/leadershipmanhattan or [email protected]

Leadership Manhattan Seeks Nominees

Scan this QR code to download the Chamber’s

mobile app!

Hosted by the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce

Monday, October 85:00 - 9:00pm

Manhattan Arts Center

Free to attend • Open to the public • Come & go event

More information on page 2

Important dates for 2013 Leadership Manhattan Program

Nomination Deadline: October 24

Informational Meeting: October 30

Application Deadline: November 7

Class Announcement: December 7

Candidate Forum

Connect with theManhattan Area

Chamber ofCommerce through

Social Media.

Thank you to K-StateAthletics for hosting over300 Chamber members to an outstanding Business AfterHours in September.

Door prize winners included:Carol Connizzo withDanker Roofing,Deanna Likes withFlint Hills ChristianSchool and JackThoman with the K-State Student Union.

The Chamber gaveaway a one-year pass

to Business After Hours toJessica Miner with theClarion Hotel and $50 inLittle Apple Dollars toGareth Rohr of TheSimmons Company.

The mission of the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce is tofoster a changing environment for business success that enhancesthe quality of life in our region. We market the region, advocate forbusiness, and provide services to our members and customers.

Are you interested in being a member of the Manhattan AreaChamber of Commerce? Give Kim a call at 776-8829 for moreinformation.

This is a publication of the Manhattan Area Chamber ofCommerce – all advertising is the responsibility of The ManhattanMercury. To place an ad or for more information, call Jenny Whalenat 776-2200, or [email protected].

Monday, October 8 • 5:00 - 9:00pm Manhattan Arts Center

People interested in attending may stay forthe entire event, or chose to come only forthe race(s) they are interested in learningmore about.

Forum Schedule: (times subject tochange)

5:00 Meet & Greet opportunity with all

candidates

6:00 County Commission Candidates

(Districts 2 & 3)

7:00 Kansas House Candidates

(Districts 51, 64, 66 & 67)

8:30 Senate Candidates (District 22)

The League of Women Voters Manhattan/Riley County will be hosting two candidateforums in the lecture hall of the FireStation Headquarters (Denison & KimballAvenues). These events are free to attendand open to the public.

Sunday, October 14 • 7:00–8:30pmRiley County Commission Districts 2 & 3

Sunday, October 21 • 1:30-4:30 pmKansas Senate District 22 and KansasHouse Districts 51, 66 & 67

The forums are co-sponsored by theManhattan Area Chamber of Commerce,American Association of UniversityWomen, Manhattan Area RetiredEducators Association and the AmericanAssociation of Retired Persons.

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Upcoming Candidate Forums

Thank you to the followingmembers of the ChamberChampions and Chamber

Diplomats for volunteering tohelp with registration at theSeptember Business AfterHours: Brad Hartensteinwith United Rentals and Clint Sandmann with

Stewart Advisory Services.

Please join us forBusiness After Hours

in October!Wednesday, October 10

5:30 – 7:00 pmManhattan Broadcasting

2414 Casement Rd

Reservations can be made atonline at www.manhattan-chamber.org, by emailing [email protected] or call 776-8829.Hosted by: Manhattan Broadcasting has

been serving the ManhattanCommunity for over 62years. KMAN came on theair in 1950 and serves as theanchor station of ManhattanBroadcasting's four stationradio group providing news,weather and information. In addition, ManhattanBroadcasting also owns three music intensive stationsincluding, 101.5 K-Rock,which came on air in 1970,B104.7 in 1994, and Z96.3 in2002. ManhattanBroadcasting has recentlyadded 4,000 square feet totheir existing building which

now includes an on-line andvideo department.

Manhattan Broadcasting isthe flagship stations for theK-State Radio Network andcarries more K-State sportsthan any other station withinthe state of Kansas. KMANhas been recognized as sta-tion of the year on severaloccasions in recent years bythe Kansas Association ofBroadcasters. ManhattanBroadcasting employs 22 fulltime and an additional 25part time employees.

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Upcoming ChamberEvents

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

join us as your time allows.

Oct 8 Candidate Forum5:00 pmManhattan Arts Center

Oct 10 Business After Hours5:30 – 7:00 pmHost: Manhattan Broadcasting

Oct 16 Manhattan Young Professionals11:30am

Oct 18 Good Morning Manhattan7:15 – 8:30 amManhattan Country Club

Oct 18 Ribbon Cutting – Leonardville State Bank4:00 pm2401 N Seth Child Road

Oct 23 Member Orientation: You Belong! What’s Next?7:45 – 9:00 amChamber BoardroomReservations requested

Oct 29 Ground Breaking – Manhattan Area Housing Partnership Inc.1:00 pmScenic Pointe Apartments at Stone Crest Court

Nov 8 Ribbon Cutting – Capstone3D11:00 am330 Poyntz Avenue

Nov 14 Business After Hours5:30 – 7:00 pmHost: Mercy Regional Health Center

Nov 27 Morning Mingle7:45 – 9:00 amLocation: Chamber Boardroom

Nov 30 Chamber 10111:30 am – 1:00 pmLocation: Chamber BoardroomReservations required

*All dates and times are subject to change.

Start your day off withbreakfast and some earlymorning networking.Coffee and networking willbegin at 7:15am followed bya breakfast buffet and speak-ers that will share informa-tion about local topics ofinterests to the community.

When you enter the event,be sure to shake hands withas many people as you can. The 15th person to shake

the hand of the “MysteryMember” will receive $50cash!

Speakers for the event willinclude: • Riley County Commissioners

Alvan Johnson, Dave Lewis & Karen McCulloh

• Richard Potter, K-State Director of Corporate Engagement

• Lucy Williams, Leadership Manhattan Board Chair

This fast-paced, informativegathering is well attended soreservations are requiredand can be made online atwww.manhattanchamber.orgor by calling 776-8829. Thecost is $15 per member or$30 for non-members.

Sponsored by:

Thursday, October 18 7:15 – 8:30amat the Manhattan

Country Club

The Nominating Committeefor the 2013 Chamber Boardof Directors presented its listof candidates at the regularSeptember 2012 boardmeeting of the ManhattanArea Chamber ofCommerce. Frank Beer,Owner, Radio ShackManhattan, chaired the seven-member nominating commit-tee, which included two current Chamber boardmembers, three Chamberofficers and two representa-tives from the general membership.

The Chamber board unani-mously approved presentingto the entire membership thefollowing six candidates toserve three-year terms, toreplace the board memberswhose regular terms areexpiring in December2012:

Mark Bachamp, OfficeManager, Olsson Associates;

John Broberg, President &CEO, Mercy Regional HealthCenter; Scott Chapman,Administrator, ManhattanSurgical Hospital; MarkHatesohl, Owner,Chiropractic Family HealthCenter; Randy O'Boyle,President & CEO, ICECorporation; DerrickRoberson, Partner, Arthur-Green, LLP

According to the by-laws ofthe Manhattan Area Chamberof Commerce, Article IV,Section 2, paragraph C,"Additional names of candi-dates for Directors can benominated by petition bear-ing the genuine signatures ofat least twenty (20) membersof the Chamber. Such a peti-tion shall be filed with theNominating Committee with-in ten (10) days after noticehas been given of the namesof those nominated. Thedetermination of theNominating Committee as to

the legality of the petition(s)shall be final." If there areno petitions filed within thedesignated waiting period, thenominations shall be closedand the nominated slate ofsix candidates shall bedeclared elected by theBoard of Directors at theirregular December boardmeeting. Should any memberhave questions about theboard election and itsprocess please contact LyleButler, President/ CEO ofthe Manhattan Area Chamberof Commerce at 776-8829 oremail him at [email protected].

Chamber Nominates 2013 Board Candidates

Thank you to the following Chamber Diplomats for volunteering to help with registration at the August Good Morning Manhattanbreakfast: Harmony Kistler with Frontier Farm Credit and

Alice Wagner with UMB Bank.

Since our September newsletter,these businesses have reinvestedtheir investments in the Chamber.The Board of Directors and staffthank these businesses for theircontinuing support of theChamber.

Over 15 YearsAlfred Benesch & CompanyAmerican Family Insurance – Jim Fenney Agency, Inc.

Bell Memorials, LLCBig Brothers Big Sisters of Manhattan, Inc.

Kaw Valley Rodeo AssociationOrscheln Farm & HomePottberg, Gassman & Hoffman, CPA’s

(Ret.) Ed KriegerSteve’s FloralTom Fryer

10 to 14 YearsClassic Wine and Spirits, LLCColbert Hills Golf CourseGuest Haus Bed & BreakfastReal Estate My WayReese & Novelly, CPA’s, P.A.The Executive’s Tailor, Inc. Tom HawkWells Fargo Advisors

5 to 9 YearsBest Western Manhattan InnBraley ConstructionCentral National BankFlint Hills Community ClinicNew Century Bank

1 to 4 Years13seventy-nineAmerican Airlines/American EagleAngels Care Home HealthBA designs, LLCBudget Blinds of ManhattanChiropractic Natural Health CareDave Lewis EntertainmentKonza Prairie Community Dental Center

Leonardville State BankMcCown Gordon ConstructionSecured Payroll Partners, Inc.

Manhattan Area HousingPartnership Inc. Jill Jacoby, Executive Director 103 S. 4th Street, Suite 215 Ph (785) 587-0613Fx (785) 587-0618MAHP Inc. is a non-profit certifiedCommunity HousingDevelopment Organization(CHDO) dedicated to quality, safeand affordable rental housingdevelopment in the Manhattancommunity. Low Income HousingTax Credits and HOME fundshave been awarded for develop-ments that include single familyhomes, duplexes and apartmentunits. Applicants must meet theprogram requirements. MAHP,Inc.’s Financial Assurance Programassists Social Security,Supplemental Security Income(SSI) and Veteran’s Administration(VA) benefit recipients with budg-

ets and money management. Staffis available as “RepresentativePayee” for recipients experiencingchallenges managing their financialaffairs. The program was startedwith a generous grant award fromthe Caroline Peine Foundation.

Z Wireless - Verizon WirelessJustin Blecha, Store Manager 711 Commons PlacePh (785) 537-8034Z Wireless, Verizon PremiumWireless Retailer, is where youwant to go for so much morethan a cell phone store. Let ourcertified wireless experts knockyour socks off with our superiorlevel of customer service evenAFTER the sale. In addition, tothe mobile devices, we also offername-brand accessories, the bestprotection plans known to man,home phone service, wirelessinternet, and DirecTV.

His Name Korean BaptistChurchSung Yong Jonathan Lee,Senior Pastor2320 Anderson AvenuePh (785) 307-8337We are a Korean-Americanchurch, but we serve people of allnations. For this reason, we holda bilingual service on Sunday at12:30 pm, where Pastor JonathanLee preaches in both Korean andEnglish. Worship with us, thenjoin us for great food and fellow-ship afterwards. For those whospeak Korean, Bible Study is held

on Thursday at 10 am. For any-one who just wants to pray, joinus at 6 am every Tuesday –Saturday.

Wainwright Eye Care, P.A. Dr. Kyle Wainwright, Owner 101 E Bluemont AvenuePh (785) 539-8019Fx (785) 587-0676Wainwright Eye Care providescomprehensive eye examinationsand contact lens fitting includingcontacts for astigmatism and evenmultifocal contacts. Other servic-es include diagnosis and manage-ment of conditions such as dryeyes, eye allergies, eye infections,diabetic and hypertensive eye dis-ease, glaucoma, macular degenera-tion. We are also a provider forthe Infant See program whichoffers free vision and eye healthscreenings for infants in the firstyear of life. Come see us today!

Tax Pros Plus LtdBradley J. Becker, CPA ,Director/Consultant 2630 Farm Bureau RoadPh (785) 477-2083Tax Pros Plus Ltd offers incometax preparation services for indi-viduals, small businesses, corpora-tions, trusts, partnership and non-profits. They also offer bookkeep-ing services for all of the aboveentities.

Wahoo Fire & Ice Grill Darin Eible and AustinSchuldt, Owners1101 Moro Street, Suite 111 Ph (785) 320-7242Fx (785) 320-7267 Wahoo Fire and Ice Grill infusesflavors of the Pacific Rim withTraditional and AmericanContemporary Cuisine. Theybring a unique experience toManhattan through of one-of-a-kind dining experience and sensational service! They offer anexceptional Sunday Brunch andcatering to any event size andneeds. Owners are AustinSchuldt and Darin Eible who have over 30 years of combinedexperience in the food serviceindustry.

Farmers Insurance - JasonSchumacherJason Schumacher, InsuranceConsultant1132 Garden WayPh (785) 410-0484Fx (785) 776-9624www.farmers.com Auto, Home, Life and BusinessInsurance Consultation.

Rockstar & Rogers Rebecca Schumacher, OwnerRebecca Craig, Owner1120 Moro Street, Suite B Ph (785) 587-1819www.rockstarandrogers.comServing Manhattan, KS since2001,Rockstar and Rogers offersan eclectic variety of new andused clothing, accessories, homedécor items, gifts, costumes, andcostume Accessories. Our flag-ship store is located at 1120BMoro Street in Manhattan. Co-owned by local entrepreneursRebecca Schumacher and RebeccaCraig this store is packed full ofname brand used clothing, vintageclothing, fun and funky acces-sories, home décor items, cos-tumes, and costume accessories.

Southwestern CollegeProfessional StudiesStephen Ferguson,Admissions Counselor Building 215 Custer Avenue Ph (785) 784-9930Fx (785) 239-6739www.southwesterncollege.orgSouthwestern CollegeProfessional Studies offers flexibledegree options for all types oflearners. We provide options thatare specifically tailored to meetthe fast-paced and diverse needsof todays adults. All programs atSouthwestern College aredesigned with the learner in mind.We offer flexible and convenientsix week courses online and inthe classroom. Degree programareas include (masters, bachelors,and certificate programs) inhuman resources, business, man-agement, leadership, computers,education, nursing, security, andministry.

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Celebrate FallJoin Prairiewood Retreat at the Blue Sage Barn on Thursday, October 25 from6-10:00 pm for the Harvest Moon Dance! This celebration of fall in the FlintHills kicks off with dinner, available from 6-8:00 pm. It’s a Chuck Wagon Mealwith trimmings provided by Cox Bros BBQ.

Guests are invited to explore the property, sit around the campfire, roastmarshmallows, listen to Dave Zerfas play cowboy guitar and enjoy a beautifulevening. Tickets are $50 per person on a first come first served basis. Allevents plus 2 free drinks at the cash bar are included in ticket price. [email protected], or call 785-537-9999 to reserve your tickets!

It’s Fall Festival Time with the Lazy T Ranch - every Saturday and Sunday inOctober, Ron and Chris Wilson invite you to attend their Fall Festival, full ofpumpkins, hay rack and pony rides, a Flint Hills fun slide and more! Admissionis $5 per person (over 2 years) and group tours, schools and day cares arewelcome by appt. The events begin at 2:00 pm. Call 785-539-7899, or visitlazytfallfestival.com.

October 2012

Volume 12, Issue 10

A publication of

the Manhattan

Convention &

Visitors Bureau

Showspage 2

Updatespage 2

Upcoming Eventspage 3

SportsThe Monster Splash is Here!

It’s the Manhattan Marlin’s home meet and all swimmers areexpected to participate! Registration deadline is Oct. 5, andthe event is Oct. 20-21. Go cheer on your favorite Marlin!

Basketball Begins

We will see just the beginning of basketball season at the endof this month! K-State Men’s basketball plays their seasonopener vs. Washburn at Bramlage Coliseum on Oct. 30. TimeTBA. Their next game will be vs. Emporia State, also atBramlage Coliseum and time TBA.

The K-State Women’s basketball team opens Nov. 1 vs. FortHays State at Bramlage Coliseum, time TBA. Their secondgame will be vs. Washburn on Nov. 5 at Bramlage. Time TBA.www.kstatesports.com.

October Football

10/06 vs. Kansas at Bill Snyder Family Stadium, time TBA10/13 at Iowa State, time TBA10/20 at West Virginia, time TBA10/27 vs. Texas Tech at Bill Snyder Family Stadium, time TBA11/03 vs. Oklahoma State at Bill Snyder Family Stadium, timeTBA

October Volleyball(only home games listed)

10/03: vs. Iowa State at 7:00 pm10/06: vs. Texas, time TBA10/20: vs. Texas Tech, time TBA10/27: vs. Baylor, time TBA

UpdatesSunset Zoo Updates

Sunset Zoo visiting hours are aboutto adjust for the colder weather.After Oct. 31 hours will be noon-

5 until March. The Zoo is open 360 days a year.

Also, SPOOKtacular is coming up! It’severyone’s favorite holiday at the zoo- grab the kiddos in their

costumes and get ready for someserious trick or treating! The event is

Oct. 20-21, from noon-4:30 pm. There will be fun activitiesand ghosty ghouls on every corner. Say hello to all the localbusinesses and non-profits that sponsor candy booths whileyou’re there!

ShowsK-State Orchestra Performs

Dr. David Littrell will conduct the K-State Orchestra on Tuesday, October 16 at 7:30 pm.Concerts are held in McCain Auditorium, and the October performance will include move-ments from Hindemith and Brahams. Call 785-532-3804 with questions.

McCain Performance Series: October

Oct 5: Bill Engvall performs two shows! The famous comedian from the BlueCollar Comedy Tour will leave a stich in your side. Catch him at 7:00 pm andagain at 9:00 pm at McCain.

Oct 11: The National Circus of the People’s Republic of China, “CirqueChinois” is one of the oldest running circuses from Bejing. Their acrobatics are stunning, to say the least, and this is a show you won’t want to miss! It starts at 7:30 pm.

Oct 19: Dr. John and the Blind Boys of Alabama take the stage at 7:30 pm with their show, “Spirituals to Funk.” This is a first-time partnership between two musical legacies that explores connections between jazz, blues and gospel.

Oct 24-26: Nichols Hall will host Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice. These actors from the London Stage will move youthrough love, betrayal, compassion, anger and everything inbetween. Showtimes are 7:30 pm Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

The Kansas Water Office is excited toannounce the first Governor’s WaterConference to be held Tues., Oct. 30 andWed., Oct. 31, 2012 at the Hilton Garden Inn& Manhattan Conference Center.

The Governor’s Conference on the Future ofWater in Kansas will highlight the latest policyand research developments of water issues inKansas.

The conference topics include: • New ideas to conserve and extend the Ogallala Aquifer

• An evaluation of Kansas’ water infrastructure• Opportunities to improve Kansas’ water quality

• Meeting water demands for energy and agriculture

“Legislators, state, federal, city and county officials, organizations and citizens who sharean interest in our state’s water resources areencouraged to attend,” said Tracy StreeterKansas Water Office Director: “With record-breaking drought the last two years as well asa record flood last year, there is no bettertime to focus attention to Kansas’ waterneeds.”

Registration is now available online atwww.kwo.org. Registration deadline isOctober 15. Conference details, brochure,speakers and sponsors can be found online aswell.

The Manhattan Convention & Visitors Bureauwelcomes the Governor’s Conference on theFuture of Water in Kansas!

First Governor’s Water Conference to be held in Manhattan

Go See It!

Another Go See It! lecture is com-ing up at the Flint Hills DiscoveryCenter! Join Michael Stubbs as hepresents on the Mt. MitchellHeritage Prairie. This lecture is freeand open to the public. Find them inthe FHDC classroom on the secondfloor, Thursday, Sept. 20 at 7:00 pm.

Flint Hills DiscoveryCenter - FORCES

What: The new temporary exhibit at the FHDC

Where: The second floor, temporaryexhibit gallery

When: Open now through January, 2013

Who: Efforts were coordinated bythe FHDC staff; the Conservation Division, DPW, Fort Riley; the U.S. Calvary Museum, Fort Riley; The Riley County HistoricalMuseum; Historic Costume and Textile Museum of K-State; and the Morse Department of Special Collections, K-State Libraries.

Why: This exhibit showcases the history of Fort Riley, Manhattan, and K-State and their collaborative growth. Area history is explored from 1853-1917 with some very rare, and unique piecesfound in the exhibit.

Exhibit open during normal hoursand available with normal paidadmission. www.flinthillsdiscov-ery.org, or, 785-587-2726.

Homecoming 2012

It’s homecoming week for K-State!This funfilled week is always packedwith activities for students and alum-ni as well as the community. Thereare favorites that are brought backyear over year and new excitingevents to look forward to! This year,Homecoming week is Oct. 21-27,and activities include Pant the Chantin Bramlage Coliseum, Paint the ‘VilleContest in Aggieville, and aHomecoming Tailgate in Cat Town.

For the full schedule, and moredetail on activities and times, visit

www.k-state.com and find “home-coming” under the programs andevents sidebar tab.

Time to Promenade

It’s the 8th annual Promenade onPoyntz! Only 250 tickets will besold, so grab yours while you can.This event features downtown busi-nesses as “stops” along thePromenade Path for wine and foodsampling.

Call the Homecare & Hospice officeat 785-537-0688 to reserve yourticket! $35 apiece.

Trick or Treat!

• Aggieville: a traffic-free Morostreet invites ghosts and ghouls tocome enjoy trick or treating inAggieville at 3:00 pm on October26. This is also the day of K-State’sHomecoming Parade, so be readyfor fun at 5:00 pm!

Have an outfit for your furry kidstoo? Many merchants will have dog-gie treats along the route!

• Manhattan Town Center: theannual “Boo Party” runs from 5:30-7:30 pm inside the mall! It’s climatecontrolled, well-lit and the perfectplace to enjoy a little Halloweenfamily fun! Children 12 and under areinvited to participate in the trick-or-treating festivities- and if you bring acan of food for the Flint HillsBreadbasket, you get a free trick-or-treat bag while supplies last!

Wrap It Up is Back!

The annual holiday hot spot for giftsis back on October 25, forManhattan Arts Center membersonly, and officially on the 26th for apublic reception. Hours are from5:30-8 pm for both nights. Theexhibit will run through Monday,December 24.

Sponsored by Hittle LandscapeArchitects and David and KarenSeay, the exhibit features local artistsfrom Manhattan and surroundingareas. Many of the items make fabu-lous holiday gifts, and are changedout as they are purchased- so if youhave your eye on something- grab itquick!

Mon-Fri: noon-5:00 pmSat: 10:00 am- 4:00 pmSun: noon-4:00 pm

Upcoming Events

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with “McCain” in the subject line!

CongratulationsEvan Grier & Ian Hulon have completed their sommelier certification.They are now 2 of 6 certified som’s in the State of KS!

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1 Landon Lecture Series: CHAIRMAN OF THE JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF, 11:30am, McCain Auditorium, K-State, 785-532-6221

1-2 K-State Men's Golf - Jim ColbertIntercollegiate, All Day, Colbert Hills Golf Course

2 Beyond Cold Blood: The KBI from Ma Barker to BTK, 7-9pm, Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community, 785-539-8763

3 Promenade on Poyntz, benefiting Homecare & Hospice, 5:30-8:30pm, Poyntz Ave, 785-537-0688

3 K-State Volleyball vs. Iowa State, 7pm, Ahearn Field House, K-State

5 McCain Performance Series: An Evening with Bill Engvall, 7pm & 9pm, McCain Auditorium, K-State, 785-532-6428

6 Fiber & Farm Day, 9-5pm, Alpacas of Wildcat Hollow, 785-449-2206

6 K-State Football vs Kansas, 11am,Bill Snyder Family Stadium, 785-532-7606

6 K-State Volleyball vs. Texas, 7pm, Ahearn Field House, K-State

8 Elementary School Vacation Workshop, 10:30am-12pm, Beach Museum of Art, K-State, 785-532-7718

9 Around the World in 20 Bottles,6-8pm, della Voce, 785-532-9000

11 McCain Performance Series: National Circus of China, 7:30pm, McCain Auditorium, K-State, 785-532-6428

11-13 Time Stands Still, 7:30pm, Nichols Theatre, K-State, 785-532-6876

11-14 Fall Sidewalk Sales and Gift with Purchase, Manhattan Town Center, 785-539-3500

11-25 Prisoners of War in Kansas During WWII, 10/11, 10/18 & 10/25, 2-4pm, Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community, 785-539-8763

12 Flinthills Fibers Class - Beginning Basket Weaving, 9am-4pm, 785-770-7205

12 K-State Libraries Gala, Hale Sousa, 6pm, Hale Library Great Room, 785-532-7442

13 Central States Marching Festival, 2pm-9pm, Bill Snyder Family Stadium, 785-532-3816

13 29th Annual Benefit Auction "Moonlight Masquerade", 5:30-10pm,St. Thomas More Church, 785-565-5060

14 Walking Tours- Manhattan and Ft. Riley Cemetery, 785-587-2726

14 Lost Towns of Kansas, 2pm, Manhattan Public Library, 785-485-2158

14 K-State Sousa Concert, 3pm, McCain Auditorium, K-State, 785-532-3816

14 Discovery Lectures, Flint Hills Discovery Center, 785-587-2726

16 Lou Douglas Lecture Series: Ross Feingold, 7pm, Forum Hall, 785-539-8763

16 K-State Orchestra Concert, 7:30pm, McCain Auditorium, K-State, 785-532-3804

18 Go See It! Lecture Series- WinterSites in the Flint Hills, 7pm, Flint Hills Discovery Center, 785-587-2726

18-21 Time Stands Still, 18-20 at 7:30pm; 21 at 2:30pm, Nichols Theatre, K-State,785-532-6876

19 Middle/High School vacation workshop, 1-2:30pm, Beach Museum of Art, K-State, 785-532-7718

19 McCain Performance Series: Dr. John & The Blind Boys of Alabama, 7:30pm, McCain Auditorium, K-State, 785-532-6428

20 Toys for Manhattan, 11:30am-8pm, Eagles Lodge, 785-313-2013

20 Astronomy Night @ the Beach, 6:30-8pm, Beach Museum of Art, K-State, 785-532-7718

20 K-State Volleyball vs. Texas Tech, TBA, Ahearn Field House, K-State

21-27 K-State Homecoming 2012, 785-532-5056

23-30 Introduction to the Tasting of Wines, 10/23 & 10/30 at 6-8:30pm, Harry's Uptown, 785-539-8763

25 Harvest Moon Dance, 6-10pm, Blue Sage Barn at Prairiewood, 785-587-9999

25-27 Crafty Seniors, Manhattan Town Center, 785-539-3500

25-27 McCain Performance Series: The Merchant of Venice, Oct. 25, 26 & 27 at 7:30pm, McCain Auditorium, K-State, 785-532-6428

26 Wrap It Up 2012 Opening, 5:30-8pm,Manhattan Arts Center, 785-537-4420

26 Aggieville's Trick-or-Treat & K-State Homecoming Parade, 3-6:30pm, Aggieville, 785-477-0673

27 K-State Football vs Texas Tech, TBA,Bill Snyder Family Stadium, 785-532-7606

27 K-State Volleyball vs. Baylor, TBA, Ahearn Field House, K-State

27 Art Beyond Sight Open House, 1:30-3pm, Beach Museum of Art, K-State, 785-532-7718

27-12/24 Wrap It Up 2012: Art Exhibit and Sale, Mon-Fri: Noon-5pm & Sat: 1-4pm, Manhattan Arts Center, 785-537-4420

27 Flinthills Fibers Class - Weed BasketClass, 10am-2pm, 785-770-7205

28 Ride Life Giant Tour sponsored by Big Poppi Bicycle Co, 10am-3pm, Linear Trail, 301-869-4685

28 Discovery Lectures- Kevin Olson, Flint Hills Discovery Center, 785-587-2726

28 KSU SWIPE Out Hunger 2012, Kansas National Guard Armory, 620-249-2695

30 K-State Mens Basketball vs. Washburn, 11am, Bramlage Coliseum

31 Bluemont Specialty Buffet, 11am- 1:30pm, K-State Student Union, 785-532-3957

31 Boo Party, 5:30-7:30pm, Manhattan Town Center, 785-539-3500

Every weekend in October - Lazy T Fall Festival on the Farm, Sat: 10am-6pm, Sun: 1-5pm, 785-539-7899

October 2012

Vision Statement:Destination Manhattan!

Mission Statement:To expand the local area economy by

attracting visitors.

Upcoming Conferences, Sports andSpecial Events in The Little Apple®

October . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Anticipated Attendance NumbersConferences2-4 Telecom Accounting Service Klub (TASK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Annual Meeting3-5 Kansas Bankers Association Trust Conference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .807-9 Kansas Lutheran Church Fall Educators Conference . . . . . . . . . . .1509-12 Kansas Association of District Court Clerks and Administrators .130

Annual Meeting14-16 Kansas Lutheran Church Pastor's Conference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14018 Sunflower Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10022-24 Kansas Agricultural Aviation Annual Conference . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20024-25 Kansas Recreation and Park Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200

Built Environment and Outdoor Summit26 Kansas Dental Association Annual Meeting/Board Meeting . . . . . . .5028-31 Governor’s Conference on the Future of Water in Kansas . . . . . .500

Sports8 Boy Scout Benefit Golf Tournament . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5020 Monster Splash Swim Meet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200

Special Events18 Kansas City Plaza Country Club Bank Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

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

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

Manhattan CVB Steering Committee

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Hartland Hearing Care Center celebrates 25 years

Hartland Hearing Care Center’s celebrated their 25th Anniversaryon August 11, 2012, at theirManhattan location. Everyone wonprizes playing Plinko and was giventhe opportunity to also win variousdoor prizes! Hartland hearing performed video otoscopy exams,gave tours of their facilities, offeredfree demonstrations, live speech-mapping, and a live broadcast byOldies 98.5.

Simmons Company addsappraiser

The Simmons Company announcesthe hiring of Gage Bredfeldt. Hewill join the company as a commercialappraiser. He will be pursuing hisCertified General Appraisal Licensefrom the state of Kansas while per-forming commercial and industrialappraisal work in the region.

The Simmons Company, theregion’s largest commercial appraisal firm, is co-owned byFletcher Simmons, MAI, and BillLandsdowne, and specializes inappraising all types of real estate including commercial, industrial, apartments and special purpose properties.

CivicPlus Named in "50 MostEngaging Workplaces Awards"

CivicPlus, the leading provider of comprehensive local government websites and community engage-ment software, is proud toannounce that it has been namedone of the most 50 EngagedWorkplaces, as awarded byAchievers.com. The awards will be presented at a ceremony inOctober.

The award is based on the conceptof employee engagement, which isthe willingness of an employee tostrive to do their best work on adaily basis. The award is given basedon the Eight Elements of EmployeeEngagement, as defined byAchievers.com. They are: leadership,communication, culture, rewardsand recognition, professional andpersonal growth, accountability andperformance, vision and values andcorporate social responsibility.

Based in Manhattan, KS, CivicPlushas designed more than 1,100 localgovernment websites serving 43million citizens throughout NorthAmerica. A recipient of the Centerfor Digital Government’s Best FitIntegrator Award for deliveringextraordinary digital solutions topublic IT projects, CivicPlus transforms municipal websites intopowerful two-way communicationplatforms that let citizens talk toand participate in local government.Find out where your communityfalls on the digital communityengagement scale developed byCivicPlus eGov experts. In 2012,CivicPlus will invest more than $2million in products, research anddevelopment. The innovativeCivicPlus Government ContentManagement tem GCMS™ nowoffers more than 60 applicationsincluding Citizen Request Tracker,MuniMobile, Facebook and economic development tools.Founded in 2001, CivicPlus wasselected by Inc. Magazine as “Oneof the Fastest-Growing PrivatelyHeld Companies in the U.S.” in2011. For more information visitwww.civicplus.com.

American Institute of CPA’sand Kansas Society of CPA’sAnnounce 2012 “Women toWatch” Award

The Kansas Society of CPAs inconjunction with the AmericanInstitute of CPAS is proud toannounce the 2012 “Women toWatch” award winners.

Awards are given in two categories,Experienced Leaders & EmergingLeaders. An experienced leader isdefined as a KSCPA / AICPA member who is in a higher level or leadership position within herorganization, such as partner,owner, member, executive, electedofficial or appointee, etc. Anemerging leader is defined as aKSCPA / AICPA member who isnot yet in her highest level ofadvancement; however, she makescontributions to the profession andher community.

The winners of the ExperiencedLeader award are: Shelly Hammond,Vice President, Allen Gibbs &Houlik, L.C., Wichita and ChristinaRicke, Member, Kennedy and Coe,LLC, Wichita.

The winners of the EmergingLeader award are: StephanieBowen, Tax Director, Flint HillsResources, Wichita and TammyBryant, Owner, Varney &Associates CPAs, LLC,Manhattan.

Tommye Barie, CPA, a member ofthe AICPA board of directors andpast president of the FloridaInstitute of CPAs, will present theawards to the winners during aluncheon on September 21, 2012 atthe Ritz Charles in Overland Park,Kan.

The Kansas Society of CertifiedPublic Accountants is a 2600+member, voluntary association dedicated to implementing strategies that enhance the well-being of its members, theaccounting profession and the general public.

Big Poppi Bicycle Co. Namedto 2012 Nation’s Top 100Bicycle Retailer List

Bicycle Retailer & Industry Newshas selected the Top 100 and GoldStar retailers for 2012 and invitedthis elite group to a special reception in their honor which washeld the first evening of Interbike.

The Top 100 and Gold Star retailers were selected through anomination process that includedmany of the industry’s top suppliersand distributors. They were askedto submit their selections takinginto consideration sales volume,professionalism, operational excellence, business practices, community involvement, advocacywork, innovation/creativity and customer service. In addition, themagazine received more than 75self-nomination forms submitted by individual retailers.

This year 158 retailers made thecut — 100 Top retailers and 58Gold Star shops. The Gold Star listis made up of retailers that havebeen nominated as a Top 100 forseveral consecutive years in a row.

Noteworthy NewsNoteworthy News

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Military Update

Upcoming VeteranSmall BusinessSeminar

The Small BusinessDevelopment Centerworks with numerous mili-

tary veterans throughoutKansas. We are hosting anexciting event at ourTopeka office that focuseson veteran-specific businessresources for both existingbusiness owners and newentrepreneurs. This VeteranSmall Business Seminar isfree to attend for Veteransand lunch will be provided.

Veterans Small BusinessSeminarTuesday, October 9, 201212:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.Washburn Small BusinessDevelopment Center120 SE 6th Avenue, Suite 100Topeka, KS 66603

If you are a veteran lookingto grow your business orstart a business, this semi-

nar is for you. Join us tolearn about and discuss thefollowing opportunities:• SBA Patriot Express LoanProgram

• Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Program

• Three tiers of business opportunity

• Service-connected disability rating

Please register for theSeminar by calling theWashburn SBDC office at785-234-3235.

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

Business BarometerAugust 2011 August 2012

BUILDING PERMITS - source: City of Manhattan

Total Issued 45 28

Residential $6,908,513 $3,575,387

Non-Residential $2,225,445 $905,576

Permit Fees Paid $49,570 $27,366

RETAIL SALES (Manhattan) - source: City of Manhattan

Retail Sales $76,881,700 $88,023,300

Sales Tax Collections $768,817 $880,233

MANHATTAN AIR PASSENGER TRAFFIC - MHK airport

Enplanement 4,630 5,157

Deplanement 4,727 5,739

The Military Relations Committee has spent September getting YOU excited about getting involved with the MRC! Our goal is to bring more structure, fresh faces and new ideas into the Military Relations Committee. To achieve this goal, we are standing upthree sub-committees: Programming, Membership and Events/Sponsorships. We havebeen reaching out to Chamber members who have a desire to be more connected withmilitary support and information to become involved in these sub-committees. Thesesub-committees will have quarterly lunch meetings to devise plans and begin to shape thenew direction of the MRC. If you would like to be a part of this mission, please contactour Military Community Liaison, Alison Pulcher at (785) 776-8829 or via email, [email protected].

Our Yellow Ribbon Socials continue to grow in popularity. During September we visitedFamous Dave’s BBQ and McAllister’s. Our group has a strong core and helps determinewhere we should explore in the community! We have been so grateful to the gracious-ness and enthusiasm of participating businesses and attendees!

October 2012 Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce Little Apple® Business Review Page 11

Now that you belong, it's time to learn more about the value the Chamber has to offeryou and your business.

What: Member Orientation: You Belong! What's Next?

When: Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Time: 7:45 am – Doors Open & Coffee Time8:00-9:00 am - Program

Where: Chamber Boardroom

Who Should Attend: The program is designed for new members and new employees ofexisting members looking to obtain a better understanding of the Manhattan Chamber and the many benefits associated with membership.

As an attendee you will have the opportunity to:• Meet and interact with Membership Division staff• Share information about your business with attendees• Find out how to begin utilizing your Chamber membership; building on the reasons why you joined

RSVP online or by email to [email protected].

This members-only program is limited to 24 and free to attend.

The ball is in your court, your chamber membership can be one of your greatest assets,but you only get out what you put in. Stay involved, do not ever give up and use yourchamber to help you win.

We look forward to having you join us on October 23rd.

Member Orientation: You Belong! What's Next?

The Manhattan Young Professionals were given a tour of the Flint HillsBreadbasket on September 18.Breadbasket staff told the history andstory of this fantastic communityresource. They are alway in need ofvolunteers, food and financial dona-tions. Follow the Breadbasket onFacebook for updates. On October 16the Young Professionals will meet at11:30 for a presentation on theRenewal of the 1/2 cent sales tax.

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No time? Did you realize you can derive

significant benefits from your Manhattan Area Chamberof Commerce membership in little or no time?

In Less Than One Hour, You Can…• Stop by Business After Hours networking event and

make some new business contacts.• Get weekly info from the Chamber’s Weekly Update –

quick, easy read – less than ten minutes!• Sign up for your promotional flyer to be included in

the Chamber’s Relocation Program. • Submit information to highlight your business in the

online ‘Members in the News’ section.• Sign up and participate in the Little Apple® Dollars

Shop Local Program. • ‘Get your name out there’ through marketing or

sponsorship opportunities.

In Less Than Two Hours, You Can…• Attend Good Morning Manhattan, network and get

updated on current community issues.• Participate in a Chamber committee while

expanding your community knowledge and leadership skills.

• Attend New Member Orientation: You Belong! What’s Next?, meet other members learning the ropes, just like you.

And Even If You Have NO Time To Get Involved,

The Chamber Still Offers You…• Business referrals from the Chamber’s website,

Membership Directory (print and online) and from the Chamber staff members in response to inquiriesreceived at the office.

• Information and advocacy on legislative and govern-mental issues of importance to your business.

• Members-Only services and benefits such as membership mailing lists and inclusion in the Mobile Chamber App.

• Assistance with special events such as ribbon cuttings and ground breakings.

• Use our staff as extension of your business to help solve your business problems and address your business needs.

Our core functions of promoting the community, providing networking opportunities, representing business interests and strengthening our economy simply would not happen if a significant number of businesses chose not to be a member because theywere too busy to attend. Interested in becoming amember? Contact Kim Dahlsten at the Chamber and start the process today!

With input from investors in the recent“Advantage Manhattan – Fuel the Momentum”campaign, the Manhattan Area Chamber ofCommerce is pleased to announce that TrentArmbrust will fill the newly created position ofExisting Business Manager.

Trent is a long-time Manhattan resident whobrings a significant background in business consulting, university instruction and projectcoordinator skills to the position. This includesextensive work with the College of VeterinaryMedicine at K-State.

The goal will be toassist all area businesses,including those that arenot Chamber members. The position will befunded with private dollars, and theChamber is grateful tothe more than 135 area businesses whose Advantage Manhattaninvestments have made this new position possible.

Manhattan Area Chamber Hires anExisting Business Manager