August 2013, Volume 9, Issue 8, www.manhattan.org
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Kansas Department of Commerce Names Business Appreciation Month Winners The Kansas Department of Commerce designates June as Business Appreciation Month, a celebration of Kansas businesses and their contributions to local communities and the state economy. Businesses can be nominated by any individual or organization.
Four Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce member businesses were recognized this year in one of four categories: Service, Hospital/Non-Profit, Manufacturing/Distribution and Retail.
Regional winners included The Trust Company in Service and RSVP of the Flint Hills, Inc. in Hospital/Non-Profit. Merit Award winners included Five Star Vending Co. in Manufacturing/Distribution and Kistner’s Flowers in Retail.
“It is fantastic that we are able to honor these outstanding businesses,” Kansas Commerce Secretary Pat George said. “Our businesses are job creators and
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engines of economic growth. Business Appreciation Month is a great way to recognize the tremendous contributions that they make to their communities and to (L to R) Award recipients: Matt Douglas, Kistner’s Flowers; Bronwyn Douglas, Kansas.” Kistner’s Flowers; Mark Knackendoffel, The Trust Company; Lori Bishop, RSVP
of the Flint Hills, Inc.; Chuck Lyman, The Trust Company; Pat Hudgins, RSVP of
Lyle Peterson, the Flint Hills, Inc.; Terry Francis, Five Star Vending Co. Northeast businesses add life to our community. Region Project Manager for the Kansas They create jobs, drive economic Department of Commerce, said “it is a pleasure to serve a region with so many growth and provide the goods and services that we often take for granted. talented business leaders like the ones THANK YOU area businesses for makreceiving this award in 2013.” ing the Manhattan area a great place to live and do business. The Chamber of Commerce congratulates the nominated businesses and thanks ALL of our area businesses for their hard work, time and effort. Local
Little Apple® Dollars for Back-to-School Shopping
What Are Little Apple Dollars? Little Apple Dollars are legal tender checks, guaranteed by the Chamber, that can be redeemed at over 100 Manhattan Chamber businesses for whatever the recipient desires. Each check includes a list of all businesses accepting Little Apple Dollars.
Besides using them for back-toschool shopping, they can be given for any occasion. Such as
birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, employee incentives, or achievement awards.
Why Should I Buy Little Apple Dollars? Your Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce is working hard to keep shopping dollars in Manhattan. Little Apple Dollars encourage people to shop locally which, in turn, strengthens our economy and supports business growth.
Where Do I Get Little Apple Dollars? Little Apple Dollars can be purchased in denominations of $5 $100 at no cost other than the face value of the check. They are available at the Chamber office, 501 Poyntz Ave, between 8:00am – 5:00pm on weekdays. Please call ahead for orders of five or more checks to ensure timely completion.
Can My Business Participate in the Little Apple Dollar
Program? All Chamber members can be a part of this program. There is no cost to be included! Participating businesses will be listed on the Chamber’s website, the card included with each check purchased, and included in other
Little Apple Dollar marketing materials.
That’s FREE advertising! Contact the Chamber office at 785-7768829 to sign up.
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