BUSINESS REVIEW LITTLE APPLE
May 2017, Volume 13, Issue 5, www.manhattan.org
Congratulations to the 2017 Leadership Manhattan graduates
Leadership Manhattan Class of 2017 concluded preparation with lessons on civic engagement. One day earlier, the class observed paradigm shift tips from Action Pact Development’s Steve Shields. The class go to hear what running for office is like from a panel that included Mayor Usha Reddi, former mayor Bruce Snead, former county commissioner Dave Lewis and Riley County Election Supervisor Rich Vargo. Former Kansas Governor John Carlin discussed civic engagement and participation. The 2017 class and alumni gathered at Manhattan Country Club for the awards upon the class’ successful completion of the program.
Among festivities at every graduation, the Distinguished Service recognition awards Leadership Manhattan alumni. Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce established the Distinguished Service award to reward pinnacle community service and high qualities of leadership achievement. 2017 winner Neil Horton joins the long list of talented members to earn the award. Horton is former Board Chair, Greater Manhattan Community Foundation; past Kiwanis president; and serves as Meadowlark Hills Foundation president. He is a Fort Riley Distinguished Trooper, has been on boards for Boys & Girls Club and Boy Scouts, and has earned Scouter of the Year. Horton is a founding member of the Guardians, former Chamber Board Chair with selection on the new Business Advocacy Committee, Economic Development Committee; and active on Advantage Manhattan Distinguished Service award recipient campaigns. Congratulations to the entire Leadership Neil Horton and Kristin Brighton, Manhattan Class of 2017! past board chair.
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Bruce McMillan’s role in the Manhattan community started humbly enough. He began his architecture profession, at least locally, with an office in the back bedroom of a Manhattan house.Years earlier, McMillian had been stationed at Fort Riley and returned for K-State graduate school courses. From day one upon opening his own architecture “shop”, McMillan has been a Chamber member and embraced its positive offerings. The year was 1983, and Jan Ray was the first female Chamber Board Chair. McMillan has valued the networking offerings the Chamber affords from his simple professional introduction. His architecture firm employs five persons with offices in Manhattan and Junction City. “The best thing I could do was have my name and face in front of as many people as possible. It’s all evolved from that,” he said. The evolution McMillan experienced stemmed from involvement on multiple regional projects. McMillan Architects has designed renovation work for Union Pacific Depot, Wamego City Hall, Riley and Geary County Courthouses, Columbian Theater and CL Hoover Opera House. McMillan is well versed on regionalism; he was referred to as “Godfather of Regionalism” at a Chamber-sanctioned meeting. McMillan served as chair for a steering committee that led to the formation of Flint Hills Regional Council, as Chamber networking and the Columbian project facilitated the process.
“That was a very high-profile project for us, and I knew people in all three communities. I was the ‘grand go-between’ because I knew everybody … sort of the evolution of Chamber involvement.” 2017 Leadership Manhattan class
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Over 50 Years Kansas Gas Service, A Division of ONE Gas, Inc. Sink, Gordon & Associates LLP Public Accountants 41 to 50 Years Brinker Tree Care, Inc. Wal-Mart 31 to 40 Years Borck Brothers Clothing Bruce McMillan AIA, Architects P.A. 21 to 30 Years Bluestem Financial Management Central Mechanical Construction Co., Inc. Complete Weddings + Events Flint Hills Area Builders Association Garrison Command GTM Sportswear Mrs. Powell’s N Zone Sportswear Stigge Vision Care 10 to 14 Years Alex’s Affordable Eyewear Beach Museum of Art The Carter Group Central National Bank Country Meadows Greater Manhattan Community Foundation Key Office Products, Inc. Kistner’s Flowers Maximum Performance Physical Therapy & Fitness Olsson Associates Seth Child Commons Star Lumber & Supply Co., Inc.
UPCOMING EVENTS May 2 May 2
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Young Professionals Group Lunch Noon
Success in 60: Successful Internships – A Win-Win for Your Business 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Chamber Boardroom
Military Relations Committee Luncheon 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Holiday Inn at the Campus
Women in Business Luncheon 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Liquid Art Winery & Estate
5 to 9 years Able Printing Company First United Methodist Church Gentsler Eye Center Graver & Johnson Law Group, LLC IHOP Imperial Garden Express Krispy Clean Laundromat Peoples State Bank Positive Air LLC Saint Francis Community Services
1 to 4 years Appletech Design & Construction, Inc. Candlewood Suites Chick-fil-A Electrical Concepts Inc. Dr. Roger Marshall Allison Penner Disbrow Restore of the Heartland, Inc. Rock Hills Church Sorell-Iversen Chiropractic Clinic Swims & Sweeps, Inc. Dan Yunk
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Night’s Eagle Security Jessie Batten, Owner PO Box 81, Dwight, KS 66849 785-482-3319 On site security for your business, home and events. Bonded and insured, armed and unarmed security.
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Business After Hours 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Kaw Valley Rodeo Association
Ribbon Cutting - Bank of the Flint Hills 9:30 a.m. 2005 Clock Tower Place, Suite 120
Ribbon Cutting - Paramour Coffee, LLC 10 a.m. 2005 Clock Tower Place, Suite 110
Manhattan Young Professionals: Co-event with Junction City and Wamego YP groups 6 p.m. Liquid Art Winery
McElroy’s Inc. Luke Dumler 3310 S.W. Topeka Blvd., Topeka 785-226-4870 Commercial and residential plumbing, heating, air conditioning and ventilation service provider. Mechanical contractor with engineering professionals on staff able to design complete mechanical systems for new construction and remodel projects. Building information modeling capabilities. Sheet metal prefabrication shop. Plumbing and pipe fitting prefabrication shop. Serving northeast Kansas. Established 1951. Frederickson Specialty Advertising Mitchell Frederickson, Owner 506 Brooklawn Dr 260-450-1761 Fredericksonadvertising.com Frederickson Specialty Advertising offers custom product printing: pens, hand sanitizers, golf balls, coolers, flash lights; higher end products like Bose, Samsung, Garmin, DeWalt, Dooney & Bourke. Screen print and embroider t-shirts, polos, sweatshirts, hats, jackets and many more garments. The Wareham Opera House Chris Downs 410 Poyntz Avenue 785-320-7989 thewareham.com The Wareham Opera House is Manhattan's most iconic event space. The Wareham hosts a variety of events such as weddings, fundraisers, community events, comedy and musical performances, corporate outings and much more.
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Good Morning Manhattan 7:15 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Manhattan Country Club
Ribbon Cutting – Vets First Choice 2 p.m. 512 Poyntz Avenue
Morning Schmingle 7:45 a.m. – 9 a.m. Chamber Boardroom
Ribbon Cutting – Willow Ridge Apartments 1 p.m. 5527 Stone Crest Court
Registration events.manhattan.org
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Bank of the Flint Hills Matt Bulk, Vice President 2005 Clock Tower Place, Suite 120 785-370-3643 Bankflinthills.com Bank of the Flint Hills long history spans 141 years of business in the Flint Hills. New branch (Grand Mere Village) continues proud tradition of being "community bank that acts like one;" branch combines love of technology, people and coffee, with in-bank coffee shop serving Paramour Artisan Coffee.
Alison Slifer Residential Design & Drafting Alison Slifer, Freelancer/Sole Proprietor PO Box 133, Manhattan, KS 66505 785-313-6324 Alison Slifer provides Design & Drafting services to the Manhattan area since 2006; focus on residential design and construction documents. Slifer works with contractors and homeowners on new construction, additions and remodels. Slifer has worked at architecture firms Gould Evans Associates (Lawrence) and Schwerdt Design Group (Topeka); she earned Interior Architecture degree from K-State's College of Architecture; post-grad at KU Masters of Architecture.
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May 2017
Upcoming in June: National Festival of Breads 2017 Kansas wheat is an essential component for bread-baking, and Manhattan plays an essential role in the national competition to determine the most accomplished amateur bread recipe for 2017. The hearty aroma of bread and wafting barbecue flavors will filter all around Blue Earth Plaza during National Festival of Breads events on June 17. Read more inside on big June events in The Little Apple®.
TOURISM TOPICS
Flint Hills Festival caps five-week celebration The Flint Hills make an indelible mark on outdoor-loving visitors who make the stirring sightseeing venture beyond the city borders of Manhattan.You can view bison, deer, eagles and salamanders. So, too, does Flint Hills Discovery Center deliver in its endeavor to educate visitors on the once vast prairie and importance of preservation for the last remaining prairie grass stand in North America. The center’s five-year celebration in April started a five-week stretch of regional celebrations and thematic programs.
The pinnacle of the 35-day salute is highlighted by Flint Hills Festival on May 20 at the Flint Hills Discovery Center. On May 6, attend the Military Appreciation Day with free entry for active-duty military members, families, veterans and gold-star families. K-State students receive reduced admission with student ID during May 12-14, and the week of May 15 culminates with Flint Hills Festival, Saturday, May 20. This will be quite a gathering in the heart of the Flint Hills, in Manhattan. This family-friendly festival offers live music, food trucks, beer and wine and lots of children’s activities. Booths in Blue Earth Plaza outside the Flint Hills Discovery Center will offer connective experiences with the Flint Hills.Visitors will encounter a big increase in activities and vendors … a bigger, better Flint Hills Festival than ever. Tickets on sale now for the Flint Hills Festival. Also, check the Flint Hills Discovery Center website for an exciting, themed social media contest. Follow the website direction for interactive Facebook postings to win prizes. Prize giveaways include Country Stampede and Symphony in the Flint Hills tickets. For more information, visit Flinthillsdiscovery.org/FestFive.
Upcoming at the Flint Hills Discovery Center
• Design Zone takes visitors behind the scenes to see creative problem solvers use math and science to do amazing things in this rapidly-evolving world. Brain Teasers accompanies Design Zone as a complementary exhibit, and also delves into math and geometric conundrums. • Go See It! lecture, May 18: Kansas’ experience with unprecedented seismic activity is the next topic for this monthly lecture series. Rex Buchanan is the retired director of Kansas Geological Survey, and he explores details of the renewed Midwestern phenomena.
Mayor Usha Reddi, City Manager Ron Fehr, Bruce Snead, Bob Workman and Susan Adams celebrate the Flint Hills Discovery Center’s five-year anniversary. Photo Credit: Flint Hills Discovery Center
Bike Month in Manhattan
Manhattan is in the developmental phase of incorporating additional city-wide bicycling amenities. The latter of dual five-year strategic plans has recently added bicycle wayfinding signage in multiple areas of the city, with implementation and improvement of bike routes and the addition of bike boulevards as more concrete signals of progress.
Bill Snyder Highway half-marathon
The buzz for the May 20 Bill Snyder Highway half-marathon gathers momentum at the outset of May for the third annual race. The course begins near Interstate 70 exit 313 and descends onto Pillsbury Drive past Wildwood Outdoor ziplines, across the Kansas River, through downtown Manhattan and Aggieville, to a final push on campus toward the football stadium and celebratory finish in front of the Bill Snyder statue. Last year’s race with nearly 1,100 participants saw a state record fall as Joe Moore blazed to a 64:08 finish. Moore’s mark was eclipsed by 40 seconds last October at Wichita’s Prairie Fire half-marathon, so Moore will again have his sights set on a state record mark. Carb-loading at della Voce, Harry’s, Little Apple Brewery and Tallgrass Taphouse will make perfect pre-race dinners on Friday night, then fill up in Aggieville for post-race lunches and wind-down. Make it a big weekend in The Little Apple®.
King of comedy hits Wareham
The Wichita King of Comedy has gone Hollywood big-time for the last decade. Brett Riley has brought down the house in multiple venues, and brings his comic observations to Wareham Opera House, May 19-20 for a two-night, four-show comedy showcase. Riley is part opinionated comic, and part missed-the-mark musician who attended Oklahoma City University to study music theater. Riley’s made his mark as a crowd favorite with occasional vocals about his multiple talents, among them impersonation. The Wareham makes a classic setting, as Riley returns to the site of hosting last fall’s Laughapalooza Comedy Festival in Manhattan. Grab a table for a special night of entertainment in Manhattan.
For five years, Manhattan has been bronze-level Bicycle Friendly Community (League of American Bicyclists). The celebration of Bike Month has numerous events, including Little Apple Pedal (May 7), Bike to School Day (May 10), Gravel Ride (May 13), Bike to Work (May 19), Women’s Ride (May 21) and Bike & Brunch (May 28). Manhattan is one of four bicycle-friendly Kansas communities registered by Bike League (with Lawrence, Shawnee, Topeka). All are bronze medal-level communities; as well as K-State, KU and Emporia State. Go to Cityofmhk.com/1532/Bike-Month for details and full list of events. • Green Apple Bikes continues to be a thriving part of the Manhattan biking scene. The GAB program envisions 500-600 bikes available for use, as each year more new bike orders target the population density. Nine GAB rack locations encircle Manhattan; more bikes would enable more visitors to use the bikes to reach Aggieville when staying in Blue Earth Plaza-located hotels. • Join the Manhattan Project Kandango Ride June 8-11 in and around Manhattan and the Flint Hills. More details in the June edition of Tourism Topics. Registration required for Little Apple Pedal ($10/$5 child): Cityofmhk.com/1532/Bike-Month. Find the best biking routes at the city website (Cityofmhk.com/maps).
Tickets on sale now for Wine in the Wild
Friends of Sunset Zoo’s Wine in the Wild has become a tremendous annual event on the Manhattan special event calendar. This year’s event is slated for Saturday, June 3, with tickets on sale May 1.Varying popular pre-event activities include a stop for drinks along Poyntz Avenue at Bourbon & Baker, Harry’s and della Voce. More Wild events include VIP Reception in the zoo’s Nature Exploration Center. Questions about the event can be directed to fosz@cityofmhk.com. Support a great cause, sip some great varieties of wine and sample heavy hors d’oeuvres. Plus live music and stretch your legs along the zoo trails. Make this the year you wine and dine at Wine in the Wild, or continue your Wild tradition! More information: Sunsetzoo.com/Wine
Call for NFOB volunteers:
Survey volunteers needed at June 17 event Visit Manhattan requests survey-taking volunteers to engage attendees at the June 17 National Festival of Breads event at Manhattan Conference Center; 2-hour shifts from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. are available, with an optimal number of 20 people to assist the effort. Contact Sydni Baker with Visit Manhattan, 785-776-8829 to express interest.
Cultural events
2017 Country Stampede main stage lineup Kicker Country Stampede is now less than 50 days away, and it’s yet another blockbuster group of musicians blazing a trail to Manhattan, to include Chris Stapleton, Alan Jackson, Thomas Rhett, Old Dominion, Brothers Osborne, Big & Rich and Maddie and Tae. June 22-24, Tuttle Creek State Park. Tickets at Countrystampede.com. Thursday, June 22 2:30 PM: Two Way Crossing 3:30 PM: Ryan Hurd 5:00 PM: Steve Moakler 6:30 PM: Tucker Beathard 8:00 PM: Big & Rich 10:00 PM: Thomas Rhett Friday, June 23 2:30 PM: Cody Johnson on Jacks 4:00 PM: William Michael Montgomery Alan 5:30 PM: A Thousand Horses 7:30 PM: Brothers Osborne 10:00 PM: Chris Stapleton Saturday, June 23 2:30 PM: Brandon Ray 4:00 PM: Aaron Watson Thom 5:30 PM: Maddie and Tae as Rh ett 7:30 PM: Old Dominion 9:30 PM: Alan Jackson
27th Annual Yard Art Car Show
In 2015, the Yard Art Car Show surpassed a quarter-century of great car displays in City Park. The tradition continues May 13 with the 27th annual event at 1101 Fremont Ave. Awards are presented at 3:30 p.m., and cars are on display in the park from 9 a.m. throughout the day. Antiques, classics, sports cars, hot rods, muscle, late-models and trucks … come check them out in City Park.
Flint Hills Discovery Center • To My Plate and Beyond. Explore world of healthy eating, plus science of how maize has evolved. Exhibits run through May 14. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (noon Sunday open; 8 p.m. Thursday close). • Go See It!: Earthquakes in Kansas, learn about induced seismic-ity from retired director of Kansas Geological Survey, 6:30 p.m. May 18. • Flint Hills Festival, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 20. Daylong events celebrate the Flint Hills • Design Zone exhibit opening. Upcoming exhibit takes visitors behind scenes to see how math and science help to solve complex problems. Opening day, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 27. FlintHillsDiscovery.org
Entertainment • Brett Riley comedy act, 7 p.m. & 9:30 p.m. May 19, Wareham Opera House. Stand-up comedian with gift for impersonation.
McCain Performance Series • 42nd Street, 7:30 p.m. May 8. Song and dance fable of Broadway with an American Dream story. • Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Broadway, 7:30 p.m. May 14. Dazzling cast of Broadway stars accompanied by all-star NY band. K-State.edu/mccain
Museums • Mapping the Early Career, John Steuart Curry, through May 13. Curry as student and early professional through more than 30 drawings, paintings, magazine illustrations. Beach Museum of Art. Beach.K-State.edu. • 100 Years of History and Heritage, through February 2018, Riley County Historical Museum. Rchs.com. • Kansas Veterinarian at Work: A Portrait by Tom Mohr, through June 17. Contemporary Kansas farm life. Beach.k-state.edu • Eisenhower and the Great War, through February 2018. Great War’s influence on Dwight Eisenhower (Eisenhower Presidential John Steuart Curry painting Library). Eisenhower.archives.com • Chisholm Trail 150th: The Cowtown that Raised a President, through May 2018. Rare artifacts and historic photographs of life along Chisholm Trail.
Music • Josh Abbott Band, 8:15 p.m. May 4. Thehatksu.com • Jimmy Lewin and the Kingtones, 8 p.m. May 4. Cocobolos.com • Dance Monkey Dance with Sky Smeed, 9 p.m. May 4. Auntiemaes.com
Running • Bill Snyder Highway Half-marathon/5K, 7 a.m. May 20. Third annual runs finish at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. Billsnyderhighwayhalf.com • Girls on the Run Spring 5K, 8 a.m. May 6, Memorial Stadium. Non-competitive run to inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident. • Walk Kansas 5K for the Fight, 9 a.m. May 6, Johnson Cancer Research Center. Statewide fitness initiative presented by K-State Research and Extension. cancer.k-state.edu/newsevents/WalkKansas5K.html
Theater • Monty Python’s Spamalot, 7:30 p.m. May 5-7 (2 p.m. May 7 matinee), Manhattan Arts Center. Lovingly ripped from 1975 film Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Manhattanarts.com • High School Musical, 7:30 p.m. May 5-7 (2 p.m. May 7 matinee), Columbian Theatre. Modern take on Grease. Columbiantheatre.com
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KSU Brass Ensemble Concert All Faiths Chapel 7:30PM 785-532-3816 2 K-State Baseball Tointon Family Stadium 6:30PM 2 Parallel Path Auntie Mae's Parlor 9PM 785-539-8508 2 Preschoolers in the Flint Hills: The Small Pond Flint Hills Discovery Center 10:30AM-11:30AM 785-587-2726 3 Canvas & Cork: Red Wine Straight Upp Creative Studio 6PM-8PM 785-473-7001 4 Dance Monkey Dance w/Sky Smeed Auntie Mae's Parlor 9PM 785-539-8508 4 Landshark Music Series: Jimmy Lewin and the Kingtones Coco Bolos 8PM-10PM 4 Josh Abbott Band The Hat 8:15PM 913-269-1404 4 Harry's Somm Series: All Things Agave Tasting Harry's Restaurant 7PM-8:30PM 785-537-1300 5 Madame Groove & The Manhattan Mob Auntie Mae's Parlor 8PM 785-539-8508 5-7 K-State Baseball Tointon Family Stadium 6:30PM 5-7 Monty Python's Spamalot Manhattan Arts Center 7:30PM 785-537-4420 5-7 High School Musical Columbian Theatre 7:30PM 800-899-1893 6 Walk Kansas 5K for the Fight Johnson Cancer Research Center 9AM - 10:30 AM 785-532-6705
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Military Appreciation Day Flint Hills Discovery Center 10AM-5PM 785-587-2726 7 Little Apple Pedal Plaza West Parking Lot 2PM-4:30PM 8 42nd Street McCain Auditorium 7:30PM 785-532-6428 10 Canvas & Cork: Bee Happy Straight Upp Creative Studio 6PM-8PM 785-473-7001 11 The Martial Adventures of Henry and Me Beach Museum of Art 5:30PM-7:30PM 785-532-7718 11 Cowgirl's Trainset Auntie Mae's Parlor 9PM 785-539-8508 13 Second Saturday Selections: Slow Art Day Beach Museum of Art 1PM-3:30PM 785-532-7718 11-13 Crafty Seniors Craft Show Manhattan Town Center 10AM-9PM 785-539-3500 13 KSU Jazz Combo Manhattan Arts Center 7:30PM 785-537-4420 13 KSU Graduation Bramlage Coliseum 8:30AM-7:30PM 13 27th Annual Yard Art Classics Car Club Manhattan City Park 9AM-4PM 785-317-0247 13 Couples Night: Romantic Beach Straight Upp Creative Studio 6PM-8PM 785-473-7001 13 Kids Imagination Destination Straight Upp Creative Studio 10AM-11AM 785-473-7001 14 Neil Berg's 100 Years of Broadway McCain Auditorium 7:30PM 785-532-6428 14 Mother's Day at Sunset Zoo Sunset Zoo 9:30AM-5PM 785-587-2737
Upcoming Conferences, Sports and Special Events in The Little Apple ÂŽ
14 McCain Conversation: A Brief History of the American Musical McCain Auditorium 6:30PM 785-532-6428 14 Iris Day K-State Gardens 1PM-4PM 16 Preschoolers in the Flint Hills: Little Owls Flint Hills Discovery Center 10:30AM-11:30AM 785-587-2726 16 Friends of Art Panel Discussion Beach Museum of Art 5:30PM-7PM 785-532-7718 18 Go See It!: Earthquakes in Kansas Flint Hills Discovery Center 6:30PM-7:30PM 785-587-2726 19 Daniel Dissmore & The Jazz Ambassadors Auntie Mae's Parlor 7PM 785-539-8508 19-20 Brett Riley: All Riled Up Wareham Opera House 7PM & 9:30 PM 20 Flint Hills Festival Flint Hills Discovery Center 10AM-5PM 785-587-2726 20 Bill Snyder Highway HalfMarathon/5K KS-177 7AM-10AM 785-320-6363 25-26 3A KSHSAA State Baseball and Softball Tournaments Tointon Family Stadium/Twin Oaks 9:30AM-9:30PM 27 Design Zone/ Brain Teasers Exhibit Opening Flint Hills Discovery Center 10AM-5PM 785-587-2726 27 Bayou Gator Craw Fest 2017 CiCo Park 10:30AM-8PM 29 Manhattan Municipal Band Sunset Cemetery 9:30AM 29 Manhattan Municipal Band Larry Norvell Band Shell 7:30PM
May Anticipated Attendance Numbers Conferences/Meetings/Reunions 02 Kansas County Clerks & Election Officials Association . . . .225 07 International Conference on Emerging Zoonoses . . . . . . . .200 08 School of Banking Fundamentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 15 Kansas Laboratory Education Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 18 50th Military Reunion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 19 Flint Hills Regional Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Sporting Events 06 Tuttle Creek Disc Golf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 05 USSSA MSP Manhattan Spring Slam Baseball . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 07 Colbert Classic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 13 Aggieville Classic- Adult Softball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 19 USSSA MSP Wildcat Classic 2017 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 20 Bill Snyder Highway Half and 5K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,500 25 3A State Baseball Tournament . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 25 3A State Softball Tournament . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Special Events 12 Kansas State University Graduation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7500 13 Yard Art Classics Car Club Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100 20 Flint Hills Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1000
Manhattan CVB Steering Committee
Evan Grier, Co-Chair, Dining Neal Farmer, Co-Chair Business Brad Everett, Hotel Jennifer Fritchen, Hotel Dennis Hulsing, Hotel Todd Holmberg, Entertainment Ben Sigle, Attraction Penny Senften, Entertainment Laird Veatch, Sports Kevin Pierce, Retail
Kevin Roberts, KSU Danielle Tegtmeier, Attractions Ex-Officio Members: Lyle Butler, Chamber President Eddie Eastes, City of Manhattan Karen Hibbard, Convention & Visitors Bureau Director Linda Morse, Mayor Pro Tem
Manhattan Convention & Visitors Bureau Staff Karen Hibbard, Director karen@manhattan.org
Marcia Rozell, Tourism Sales Manager marcia@manhattan.org
Luke Wiggins, Convention Sales Manager luke@manhattan.org
Sydni Baker,Administrative Assistant/Service Coordinator sydni@manhattan.org
Visit Manhattan 501 Poyntz Avenue • Manhattan, KS 66502 (785) 776-8829
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Thank You Small Business Owners
Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce Little Apple® Business Review Defying the Odds and Rebelling Against Convention The easier route is to work for someone else, to punch a clock and get a paycheck, even when you go on vacation.
But you didn’t take the easy way out and you’ve traded in today’s vacations for a future of them. Thank you for not listening to the laughs and the NOs you heard along the way.
© Can Stock Photo Inc. / bolsunova While I’m writing this on the eve of Small Business Week, the first full week of May, saying thanks to small business owners is important year round. Small business owners are a crucial part of our economy. According to a recent Forbes report over 120 million people are employed by small businesses. Small businesses create around 70 percent of the jobs each year in the U.S. according to a report released by the Small Business Administration. If you add in solopreneurs and the growing freelance movement, the numbers are even larger. But not everyone is cut out to be a small business owner. As we offer our thanks to these special folks, I also want to point out the kind of fortitude it takes to be a success. These exceptional individuals inspire us at the same time they are building our economy. Thank you small business owners for: Knowing That Following Your Dream is Priceless Following your dream is priceless but also expensive. Some small business owners mortgage their homes to follow their dreams. Kudos for having the fortitude to make it a reality, to go for it even when it seems impossible. Working 80 Hours to Avoid Working 40 for Someone Else Owning a small business often means working around the clock. Even when your business is closed, you’re working on ways to improve it, market it, and serve your customers better. You know hard work is the only way to be successful but when it’s your passion and livelihood, you don’t question work/life balance because you’re working to make your life better.
Setting an Example and Carrying on a Tradition Small business owners are often described as the backbone of our economy but they’re also the foundation. When driving down Main Street in a town where most of the windows are soaped and the storefronts are empty, that tells a dismal story of the town to residents and visitors. Small business owners, you keep the community’s dreams alive, as well as your own.You give us hope that our towns will continue to thrive. Having the Courage to Try Something New Small businesses are often able to be more agile than larger business who have to run everything through “corporate.” You wear many hats and are tasked with knowing a little about every aspect of your business. If you weren’t versed in marketing or sales before opening your business, you will be. If you knew nothing about social media, you’ll learn. Small businesses must always be learning to thrive. Stagnation is equal to starvation in a small business. Thank you for going outside of your comfort zone to experiment with things unknown. Small business owners, know that your efforts do not go unnoticed. We realize you work hard so you and your family can have better lives, but you also keep the dreams of future business owners burning bright, you maintain a quality of life for our communities just by your presence, and you set an example for our children. Let’s support one another to attain our dreams and make a purchase from a small business, not only this week, but throughout the year. Christina R. Green teaches small businesses, chambers and associations how to connect through content. Her articles have appeared in the Midwest Society of Association Executives’ Magazine, NTEN.org, AssociationTech, and Socialfish. She is a regular blogger at Frankjkenny.com and Memberclicks. She’s a bookish writer on a quest to bring great storytelling to organizations everywhere.
May 2017
Military Relations Committee (MRC)
K-state hosted many military related events including the dedication of Memorial Stadium (known as the Old Stadium). Originally built as a World War I memorial, the stadium was never dedicated; the Great Depression and World War II intervened. On the onehundredth anniversary year of the formation of the 1st Infantry Division (formed during the Great War), Memorial Stadium has finally been dedicated, and the 48 K-State students who gave their lives in World War I honored. K-State also had a Ribbon Cutting for their new Veteran’s Student Center at the Union. In conjunction with this event, the MRC partnered with K-State Military Affairs to host a Special Event Luncheon featuring Jared Lyon, President and CEO of Student Veterans of America (SVA); National Commander Brian Duffy of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW); and Jeff Cleland, Military Service Initiative Group at the President G.W. Bush Institute who spoke to a packed house about Making A Difference in Post 9-11 Veterans Transition. The first Change of Command of 2017 was held in April, as the Combat Aviation Brigade’s 601st Aviation Support Brigade changed hands from LTC Aaron McPeake to incoming commander LTC Anthony Hudson. The MRC wishes the best of luck to the McPeake Family in their future endeavors and welcome LTC Hudson and his family to Manhattan and the Flint Hills.
It was a beautiful day for the Combat Aviation Change of Command on Fort Riley.
Relationships formed by Petfood Forum attendance
Three days in which to network and represent Manhattan’s vital piece in the Animal Health Corridor equation were important facets of Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce’s involvement with the 25th annual Petfood Forum 2017 in Kansas City, Mo., held at the KC Convention Center. To put into scope the significance of this forum, nearly 3,000 pet food professionals from 38 countries were in attendance. Chamber Director of Economic Development Trent Armbrust attended the summit, largely focused to continually expand industry involvement for Knowledge Based Economic Development (KBED) partnership (City of Manhattan, Kansas State University, Manhattan Chamber consortium). “Attendance was very beneficial and resulted in five excellent company engagements,” Armbrust said. “Follow-up with each company is ongoing, with the anticipation of long-term partnerships that are beneficial to the Manhattan region.” Petfood Forum 2018 is scheduled for KC Convention Center (April 23-25, 2018). Kansas City is at the heart of the Animal Health Corridor, home to more than 300 animal health companies.
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Ribbon cuttings
May 2017
Thursday, May 18 7:15 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Manhattan Country Club
Start your day with early morning networking and highquality breakfast! Coffee, visiting table exhibitors and networking at 7:15 a.m. followed by breakfast buffet and three speakers who will share information about local topics of interests to the community. Speakers inlclude: • Kelley Paskow, Fort Riley Garrison Command - 2016 year-end review; 2017 update • Vern Henricks, Greater Manhattan Community Foundation - 2017 update; role in non-profit sector of the Manhattan area • Mike Dibbini, K-State Women's soccer coach - Introduction to Coach Dibbini with update on K-State women's soccer Reservations required! Reserve your spot online (events.manhattan.org) or 785-776-8829; $20/member, $35/non-members. Sponsored by:
Table exhibitors: Thrivent Financial
Coffee sponsor: Manhattan Stamp & Awards
Refresh Your Social Media for Marketing and Hiring Recruitment
Presented by: Sheila Ellis-Glasper, Owner, Sheila Ellis-Glasper Consulting, LLC; and Laurie Pieper, Business Advisor with America's SBDC Kansas Tuesday, June 6, 2017 • 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Manhattan Chamber Boardroom, 501 Poyntz Ave.
Members free; $20 non-members Bring your lunch, we'll provide beverages
Interested in sponsoring Success in 60? Contact Kendra Dekat in the Membership Division today!
Hibachi Hut Sande Williams, General Manager 429 Poyntz Avenue (785) 320-5757 www.hibachihut.com/
Perfection Builders The Courtyards at Lee Mill Heights 4608 Lichen Lane (off of Miller Pkwy) Kelly Niemczyk, Branch Broker (785) 375-8300 www.perfectionbuilders.com
Business After Hours May 10 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. RC McGraw’s 2317 Tuttle Creek Blvd.
Hosted by:
Reservations Online: events.manhattan.org Email: Chamber@manhattan.org Phone: 785-776-8829
Thanks to Kansas Regenerative Medicine Center, as it hosted 200plus at April Business After Hours. Members enjoyed an evening of great food, drinks and networking.
Thank you to the
following members of Chamber Champions and Chamber Diplomats who volunteered to help with registration at March Business After Hours: Jennifer Fritchen and Liz Block; Bluemont Hotel, Danielle Prockish; Navy Federal Credit Union and Sally Peterson; Peoples State Bank.