August 2014, Volume 10, Issue 8, www.manhattan.org
A publication of the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce
Community Letter Writing Campaign
The Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce needs your help! With the federal Contact us: government looking to 501 Poyntz Avenue cut spending, particularly Manhattan, KS, 66502-6005 within the Department 785-776-8829 phone of Defense budget, it is 785-776-0679 fax up to our community to chamber@manhattan.org illustrate how www.manhattan.org Manhattan and the surTDD Kansas Relay Center: rounding areas ensure 800-766-3777 that Fort Riley is strong and viable both today Connect with the and in the future. We Manhattan Area are asking members of Chamber of the Chamber and the Commerce through community to write letSocial Media. ters (thousands of letters!) and emails in support of Fort Riley using Ways to GO GREEN the information listed AT WORK right now! below. Your comments Bring your lunch to work may be as long or short as you like, anything in reusable containers rather than plastic bags or from a few pages to a few sentences will do, aluminum foil. Don’t but please take a few forget regular silverware minutes and write by and reusable napkins. August 25th, it’s important.
Let’s focus on the positive and unique partnerships that are a hallmark of our community. Over and over our Military Liaison is told by our military neighbors and their families what a great place Manhattan is to live, work and raise a family, and how Fort Riley is the best kept secret in the Army. Let’s do all we can to keep Fort Riley open and mitigate the number of possible jobs lost.
Talking Points: • Fort Riley is a critical component of the region’s economy being the largest employer in the area. • The region and Fort Riley have benefited by forming strong partnerships in areas such as municipal and
emergency services, education (K-12, and post K-12), quality of life programs, and medical services. • The region and the state have improved access to Fort Riley by making safety and volume improvements to local highways, and by developing a regional transportation system that includes Fort Riley. • The state and the region have protected the future of Fort Riley by putting into place statutes and systems to ensure only compatible use projects are approved near the Fort. • The region has built adequate affordable housing and other facilities and infrastructure to support
Hug Your Customers Fall Seminar!
Hug Your Customers By Jack Mitchell CEO, Mitchells/Richards/Marshs/Wilkes Bashford
September 24, 2014 Hilton Garden Inn & Manhattan Conference Center 9:30-11:00 am or 1:00-2:30 pm (sessions are identical)
Chamber members and the general public are welcome to attend. Reservations required.
Chamber Members $45. General Public $60; payment due at time of registration.
For more information or to register for the seminar, contact the Chamber office by email at chamber@manhattan.org or call 785-776-8829.
Fort Riley’s current requirements, and has the ability to rapidly provide additional housing and infrastructure such as parks and recreation facilities, community centers, neighborhood organizations and childcare centers. • Kansas was the first state to sign the interstate compact for military children education. • The state and region continue to encourage military spouse employment and the transition- of veterans into local communities by recognizing professional licenses from other states and mili tary inclusive career transition programming
Public comments are due not later than August 25, 2014!
Email and regular mail addresses to use to send in public comments – note: post cards or letters are acceptable if using regular mail • Email: usarmy.jbsa.aec.nepa@m ail.mil. • Regular mail: U.S. Army Environmental Command, ATTN: SPEA Public Comments, 2450 Connell Road (Building 2264), Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, TX 782347664 • Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce website: www.manhattan.org (click on the Big Red One symbol at the bottom of the page)
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