Little Apple Business Review - January 17

BUSINESS REVIEW LITTLE APPLE

January 2017, Volume 13, Issue 1, www.manhattan.org

A publication of the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce

Congratulations Leadership Manhattan Class of 2017

2017 Chamber Leadership

During its December Board meeting, the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors elected James Gordon, Partner at Sink, Gordon and Associates, as the 2017 Chair of the Board. Matt Crocker, President & COO, Steel & Pipe Supply Company was elected to the position of ChairElect. Kristin Brighton, Principle, New Boston Creative Group will now serve as immediate Past Chair; Wayne Sloan, President, BHS Construction was elected Treasurer; and Jackie Hartman, Chief of Staff, Kansas State University, as well as Larie Schoap,Vice President Mortgage Loans/Business Development, ESB Financial will both serve as Vice-Chairs to the Board.

James Gordon, 2017 Board Chair

The Manhattan Area Chamber Board of Director three-year appointments will be served by Mark Bachamp, Olsson Associates; Chris Eichman, Midwest Concrete Materials, Inc.; Cheryl Grice, Division of Human Capital Services at Kansas State University; Todd Knight, McCownGordon Construction; Harry Watts, The Kansas Farm Bureau and Gail Urban, Edward Jones.

One-year appointments will be served by S. Lee Taylor, Charlson & Wilson Bonded Abstracters, Inc; Neal Farmer, Community First National Bank and Craig Lauppe, Advanced Property Management, Inc.

As the new Chair of the Board, James Gordon appointed and received Board approval of the following chairs for several standing committees of the Chamber of Commerce: Randy Martin, Hawley Printing Service – Sir Speedy, Audit Committee; Mike Mores, Scott Rice Office Works, Chamber Champions; Evan Grier, Harry’s Restaurant and Neal Farmer, Community First Bank, CVB Steering Committee; Clint Sandmann, Stewart Advisory Services, Diplomats; Harry Watts, Kansas Farm Bureau, Economic Development Committee; Andy Ellis, Arthur-Green, LLP, Leadership Manhattan; Mark Healy, Century Business Systems, Member Services; Rich Jankovich, Sunflower Bank, Military Affairs; Lisa Sisley, New Boston Creative Group, Business Advocacy Committee; Carlin Murphy, Wells Fargo Advisors, Retire to the Flint Hills; Mark Bachamp, Olsson Associates, Transportation; Criss Mayfield, Workforce Center Advisory Board and Tara Grubb, Complete Wedding & Events,Young Professionals Steering Committee.

Thursday, Jan. 26 7:15 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

Manhattan Country Club

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

Speakers for the event will include: Jim Gordon, Chair, Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce Jesse Romo, Manhattan Regional Airport

Reservations are required and can be made online at events.manhattan.org or by calling 776-8829. The cost is $20 per member or $35 for non-members.

Sponsored by:

The Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce and the Leadership Manhattan Board is honored to announce the 2017 Class of Leadership Manhattan. The sixteenth class includes: Garric Baker, Bruce McMillan AIA, Architects P.A.; Jennifer Butler, Kansas Farm Bureau; Jamie Coones, Legacy Solutions Insurance; Allison Disbrow, ERA HighPointe Realty; Shawn Dryden, New Boston Creative Group; Pamela Erickson, K-State Global Campus; Chris Fox, Fox Home Innovations; Amber Hamilton,Varney & Associates; Josh Hicks, The Fellow; Ben Kearns, Coldwell Banker; Matthew Kohls, BG Consultants; Blade Mages, 502 Media Group; Shellee Maginness, Farmers State Bank; Kiley Moody, K-State IC; Deb Nauerth, USD 383; Tracy Robinson, KSU Foundation; Michelle Sink, Commerce Bank and Abby Stitt, Community First National Bank.

The first session of Leadership Manhattan is Jan. 12 and will be held at Meadowlark Hills. A welcome reception will be held that evening at the Staley School of Leadership Studies at K-State at 5:30 p.m. for the new class and alumni of Future Manhattan and Leadership Manhattan.

A total of five sessions will be culminating in the class graduation scheduled for April 6, 2017 at the Manhattan Country Club.

The mission of Leadership Manhattan is to ensure the vitality of our community by providing a continuous source of motivated leaders who are educated about the region, its challenges and opportunities, as well as trained and inspired to assume leadership roles in the Manhattan area at all levels.

More information about Leadership Manhattan, visit our website: www.manhattan.org/leadershipmanhattan.

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Over 50 Years Al Langton Insurance, Inc. Charlson & Wilson Bonded Abstracters, Inc. Danenberg Jewelers Griffith Lumber Company Landmark National Bank Schwab Eaton Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home 41 to 50 Years Burnett Automotive Richard B. Hayter Pop’s Collectables Ryan & Sons Realtors LLC 31 to 40 Years Big Lakes Development Center Blanton Realty Little Apple Wooden Puzzles/Accents & Images Murdock Chevrolet Cadillac Mitsubishi The Simmons Company Washington Dance Studio, Inc. 21 to 30 Years Aggieville Business Association American Red Cross R.M. Baril General Contractor Blue Cross – Blue Shield of Kansas Blueville Nursery, Inc. Claflin Books Coldwell Banker Realty Group One Dr. Clark Danner DK Specialties Downtown Manhattan, Inc. Fraternal Order of Police Riley Co. Lodge #17, Inc. Michael C. Holen K-State Athletics K-State Federal Credit Union Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters Serving Riley County Knopp & Biggs P.A. KS State Bank

UPCOMING EVENTS Jan. 6

1st Friday New Member Spotlight 7:15 a.m. – 9 a.m.

Chamber Boardroom

Manhattan Christian College Matheson TRIGAS MBI, Inc. Meadowlark Hills President Richard B. Myers Susan Peterson Shop Quick Stores Thermal Comfort Air, Inc. Thierer Construction, Inc.

15 to 20 Years Best Pest Control of Manhattan, LLC Capitol Federal Savings Bank Designed Business Interiors Marta’s Janitorial Service, Inc. The UPS Store Rich Vargo 10 to 14 Years Document Resources, a Division of Underground Vaults & Storage, Inc. Stagg Hill Transmissions 5 to 9 years Rockhill Wellness Center 1 to 4 years Consolidated Printing DoD STARBASE – Manhattan Interim Healthcare KDK Engineering LLC U.S. Senator Jerry Moran

WELCOME

new members

BA Designs, LLC Lee Kimsey, Director of Sales (785) 267-8100 4119 SW Southgate Drive, Topeka www.badesigns-ks.com BA Designs is your total solution provider offering commercial office furniture with product sales, design, installation, space planning, project management, ergonomic products, sound masking and more. Industries we serve include A&D, Corporate, Jan. 12

Manhattan Young Professionals - Trivia Night 5:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Colbert’s

Jan. 20-21 Leader’s Retreat Embassy Suites by Hilton Kansas City/Olathe & Olathe Conference Center

Education, Financial, Government, Healthcare and Institutional. State of Kansas Procurement Contract, GSA Contract.

Vets First Choice Darla Funk, Customer Support Manager (888) 280-2221 512 Poyntz Ave www.vetsfirstchoice.com Vets First Choice is committed to helping veterinarians use the latest technologies to better manage patient prescriptions, practice inventory, and overall client communications for improved patient care and financial results.

Carmike Cinemas Town Center 13 Marty Platz, Managing Director 103 Manhattan Town Center www.carmike.com The recently opened Carmike Town Center 13, an innovative, state-of-the-art movie complex from Carmike Cinemas, features: • Five auditoriums that feature reserved seating with plush, luxury recliners plus order food and drinks from the comfort of your recliner.

• Seven auditoriums that feature reserved seating with plush, luxury stadium seating.

• One auditorium with the IMAX experience, featuring a screen over 75 feet wide and four stories tall.

Twin Valley Telephone Josh Peterson, Sales and Marketing Manager (785) 427-7926 618 6th Street, Clay Center www.twinvalley.net Twin Valley is your full-service entertainment provider, offering the most advanced telephone, high-speed Internet, and digital/high-definition TV services. Since 1947, we have been family-owned, communityminded, and on the leading-edge.

Jan. 26

Good Morning Manhattan!

7:15 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

Manhattan Country Club

Jan. 31

Women Business Luncheon 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Liquid Art Winery & Estate

Registration events.manhattan.org * All dates and times are subject to change.

January 2017

K-State College of Human Ecology Dean’s Office Megan Umscheid, Instructor and Director of Professional Mentoring (785) 532-5500 119 Justin Hall 1324 Lovers Lane he.k-state.edu The mission of K-State's College of Human Ecology is to discover, disseminate and apply knowledge to meet basic human needs and improve the human condition.

This knowledge advances professions, human services, public policy, business and industry. The college enrolls more than 2,600 undergraduate and 400 graduate students while employing more than 80 faculty members in teaching, research and Extension positions.

Andrews and Associates Counseling Stephanie Wick, Owner/President (785) 539-5455 1506 Browning Place, Suite 107 www.andrewsinc.net Established in 1998, Andrews & Associates Counseling serves individuals of all ages through individual, couples/marital, premarital, family and group counseling and therapy. Psychological, drug and alcohol, and court-ordered evaluations are also provided.

Save the Date!

Leaders’ Retreat Jan. 20 & 21, 2017

Embassy Suites by Hilton Kansas City/ Olathe & Olathe Conference Center The mission of the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce is to foster a changing environment for business success that enhances the quality of life in our region. We market the region, advocate for business, and provide services to our members and customers.

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

Contact us:

501 Poyntz Avenue • Manhattan, KS 66502 785-776-8829 • chamber@manhattan.org www.manhattan.org TDD Kansas Relay Center: 800-766-3777

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Manhattan PUBLISHED BY THE MANHATTAN CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU

JANUARY 2017

2017 Awaits! Make your list of MHK happenings Let’s make an adjustment to New Year’s resolutions with the following proposition: Make yourself a list of MHK stops to make for each month in 2017. Have ideas of your own? Post them to our Facebook page,Visit Manhattan. Away we go …

Introducing the 2017 Manhattan Visitor’s Guide

It’s a new year, and a new approach to life as we ponder resolutions for 2017. For the Manhattan Convention and Visitors Bureau, tourism is key as Manhattan grows and city-wide amenities expand. Manhattan is a burgeoning community, and with the photos and stories in the 2017 Visitor’s Guide, the CVB presents a vibrant community to match the zeal and passion that makes Manhattan a special place to live and visit.

The Visitor’s Guide seeks to emphasize all of the positive enhancements we’ve experienced recently, and the facets of Manhattan we’ve loved for years: Flint Hills Discovery Center, Sunset Zoo, Kansas State University … Poyntz Avenue and Bluemont Hill.

TOURISM TOPICS

• January: To combat the usual January-chill, how about touring Manhattan’s art galleries, where you’re sure to find some rare treasures. Strecker-Nelson’s “Only the Best” continues through Jan. 14, and “You Gotta Have Art” is wrapping up a three-month odyssey at Beach Museum. New food-related exhibits make a debut at Flint Hills Discovery Center.

• February: You can start breaking out of hibernation from the winter chill, and head downtown for some great “eats” and become a “movie zombie” at Town Center IMAX 13. Phenomenal picture, sound and effects, with added dining experience. What’s not to like?

• March: Saint Patrick’s Day in Aggieville, March 18. Parade. 10K/5K races and carnival atmosphere! Make it a basketball-baseball doubleheader as the Wildcats put a wrap on the final home basketball game and the BatCats open with the first home series of the 2017 season.

• April: Check out Bobby McFerrin or STOMP at McCain Auditorium. Another great experience? Kansas State University Open House!

• May: Get in shape for the Bill Snyder Highway half-marathon … not a seasoned runner? Settle for the 5K, with a finish right in front of the legend’s statue at the stadium. Celebrate Memorial Day with the start of the Arts in the Park concert season. Of course, K-State graduation.

• June: Sample some baked products with a bakery tour around town … perfection, especially when you make a June 17 stop at the National Festival of Breads. Music? Yeah, we’ve got music.

Symphony in the Flint Hills just a short drive away (Geary County ranch) and Kicker Country Stampede! Year no. 22 for Stampede (June 22-24, Tuttle Creek)! Don’t miss the zoo’s Wine in the Wild.

• July: Tired yet? Good! Relax. Have a day in the park. Head out to the lake and set up a hammock. Of course, you’ve got to start with Fourth of July fireworks in Wamego. Hit the trails early to beat the heat.

• August: You may be on sensory overload by now, with Wildcat football right around the corner! Don’t let summer slip away without surfing at the City Pool. Take a deep breath and sip an ice-cold brew … Enjoy a few cold ones at Manhattan hangouts – Little Apple Brewery, Taphouse -- that’s the perfect tonic to combat summer heat.

• September: Heeeere Come the Cats! 2017 promises to be one of the most-anticipated seasons since Bill Snyder’s return to the sidelines. Purple Power Play kicks off the season in City Park.

Keep with the theme and head out to Colbert Hills/Stagg Hill for a few, relaxing rounds of golf.

• October: So much to do, so little time. It’s acceptable to ease back on the throttle and check out some hidden gems around the Manhattan dining scene. The Little Grill is always fantastic. Or dive back into one of your favorites, whether Taco Lucha or Harry’s. Enjoy K-State Homecoming as you watch K-State soccer or volleyball match, those players are hard-at-work year-round, too.

• November: Veterans Day holds special reverence in The Little Apple®, and rightfully so. Plan a day at Fort Riley’s post museums, and circle back to Flint Hills Discovery Center for an alwaysentertaining stop.

• December: We’re almost back where we started, geared up for the holidays and shop local efforts in MHK, with Little Apple New Year’s a can’t-miss activity in Aggieville. Is it December again already?

Fortunately, we’re just getting started! Make it a great and prosperous 2017, and be sure to invite friends and family to visit for a piece of the good life in Manhappiness USA. Happy New Year!

FHDC: To My Plate and Beyond

All Herald Harry’s

Manhattan’s very own Harry’s Restaurant always lands at the fore of elegant dining choices, and rightfully earns distinction among the Midwest’s finest in dining destinations. Harry’s has recently observed its Silver Anniversary with an ongoing series of well-received special evenings such as whiskey tasting, wine sampling and December’s Repeal Day celebration in partnership with Bourbon & Baker.

Harry’s, quite simply, is Manhattan’s treasured trademark of high-quality cuisine … and a landmark to Downtown Manhattan with tradition-soaked shops along Poyntz Avenue. The delectable Duroc pork chop is the stuff of legends, and Harry’s also features succulent hand-cut steaks and savory seafood.

Cadell Bynum is consistently listed among the best chefs in America, and Business Insider, Midwest Living and numerous publications consistently laud Harry’s as the best restaurant in Kansas. And the building itself is a national treasure, a monument to the exquisite tastes Harry Pratt Wareham.

“From the location to the dishes, everything about Harry’s Restaurant says glamour,” read LiveSmarter.com website in its recognition of Harry’s.

K-State Women’s home basketball schedule TIME 1 PM 7 PM 7 PM 7 PM 7 PM 3 PM 1 PM 7 PM 7 PM

DATE Sun, Jan. 1 Sat, Jan. 7 Wed, Jan. 11 Wed, Jan. 18 Wed, Jan. 25 Sat, Jan. 28 Sat, Feb. 11 Tue, Feb. 21 Mon, Feb. 27

OPPONENT West Virginia Texas Tech Kansas Texas Christian Univ.

Baylor Oklahoma State Iowa State Oklahoma Texas

We all have decisions to make about health dietary options when you eat, whether shopping for home-cooked meals or dining out. Take your children to Flint Hills Discovery Center in January, to set a positive trend for healthy eating with Max and his pal Munch. And for some exercise, Max and Munch try their turn on the "Hot Plate" to see what they've learned on their journey so far. Explore the world of healthy eating with Max and Munch.

Explore the science of how maize has evolved over thousands of years to become one of our most significant crops and discover why it continues to surprise us today through eye-popping graphics, hands-on interactives and much more! Jan. 21 exhibit open.

• April marks the Flint Hills Discovery Center’s fifth anniversary … cake, music, discounted admission and more! Mark it on the calendar, April 14, only in Manhattan!

Celebrate Kansas Day at FHDC

Celebrate the 116th anniversary of Kansas statehood at Flint Hills Discovery Center, noon to 5 p.m. Jan. 29. A few facts about our region of north-central Kansas in observance of Kansas Day on Jan. 29, 2017: 1. Largest expanse of prairie land in North America Four percent of North America’s tallgrass prairie remains in existence, and two-thirds of the remaining prairie is found within the Flint Hills.

Take your friends to Flint Hills Discovery Center to learn all about the ecology of the region.

U.S. Stone Industries

2. Manhattan is home to the state’s top-rated zoo Sunset Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, and is a real jewel for the city of Manhattan, with hundreds of animal species that inhabit the 26-acre park. Sunset welcomed 80,000 guests in 2014-2015.

3. Prairie chicken paradise Kansas has the largest population of wild grouse in North America, many of which call the Flint Hills home. The grouse is commonly called the prairie chicken, and you can check out booming grounds during booming season in April through trips arranged by FHDC. 4. Acres and acres of agua Milford Reservoir has 16,000 acres of water and is the state's largest lake, just ahead of Tuttle Creek Reservoir north of Manhattan (12,000 acres). Milford is located northwest of Junction City.

5. Steamboat central Between 1854 and 1866, three dozen steam boats paddled up the Kansas River. One made it as far west as Fort Riley, but the one that didn’t remains “embedded” in Manhattan lore. The Hartford got stuck on a sandbar here, and passengers aboard helped form our city in 1855.

The rest is our piece of history.

6. Ginormous Johnny A 30-foot tall statue of Johnny Kaw hovers high above City Park, and represents the pioneer spirit of Kansas as the Great Plains’ colossal, legendary agrarian. Go Johnny, Go!

Dance fever: It’s Air Supply & Mamma Mia at McCain

Air Supply, Jan. 19

Outstanding performances continue at McCain as Air Supply and Mamma Mia are the next scheduled shows in the Performance Series. Mamma Mia on Jan. 24 is the farewell tour for this Broadway spectacular, featuring music by the Swedish group ABBA. Eighteen performances remain from January through May, including Tower of Power in February. For tickets visit www.k-state.edu/mccain or call 785-532-6428.

Welcome Kansas Lions

The Mid-Winter rally of the Kansas Lions Club will be held Jan. 27-29 at Four Points by Sheraton. International Lions Club President Bob Corlew will inspire members as he delivers an address during the meetings, attended by 250 members. Lions Club has nearly 1.5 million members in 200 countries. Thank you Lions for choosing Manhattan!

During 2016 - Visit Manhattan worked with 235 conventions, welcomes nearly 50,000 conference attendees, using 16,744 room nights, generating $17,057,792 in estimated Economic Impact.

K-State Men’s home basketball schedule

2 PM 3:30 PM 3 PM 6:30 PM 8 PM 6 PM 8 PM Noon

Sat, Jan. 7 Sat, Jan. 14 Sat, Jan. 21 Wed, Feb. 1 Mon, Feb. 6 Wed, Feb. 15 Wed, Feb. 22 Sat, March 4

Oklahoma Baylor West Virginia Texas Christian Univ.

Kansas Iowa State Oklahoma State Texas Tech

Cultural events

Flint Hills Discovery Center • To My Plate and Beyond, explore the world of healthy eating, plus the science of how maize has evolved. Dual exhibits open Jan. 21 through May (this is the final week for Going Home, Hidden Histories of the Flint Hills). Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (noon Sunday open; 8 p.m. Thursday close).

• Go See It!: Fire as Land Management Tool in Flint Hills, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 19. Learn details behind role of fire along tallgrass prairie.

FlintHillsDiscovery.org

McCain Performance Series • Air Supply, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 19. Majestic love ballads transport audience members to early 1980s.

• Mamma Mia, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 24. Daughter’s quest to learn her father’s identity, musical accompanied by timeless ABBA hits.

• Cinderella, Russian National Ballet Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 28. Iconic tale of servant girl magically transformed with help of fairy godmother.

• Odd Squad Live!, 6 p.m. Jan. 30. Two feds use teamwork to solve unusual cases. Based on PBS Kids series, and intended for youth audience (4-8).

• Pippin, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 6. Extraordinary acrobatics and soaring songs from composer of “Wicked”.

K-State.edu/mccain Museums • Only the Best 2016, through Jan. 14. Annual holiday exhibit of artists, painters, ceramicists and sculptors. Strecker-Nelson Art Gallery www.strecker-nelsongallery.com/

• You Gotta Have Art, through Jan. 8. 20th anniversary theme how art was positive force for Elizabeth Layton. Beach Museum of Art. Beach.K-State.edu • 100 Years of History and Heritage, through February 2018, Riley County Historical Museum. Rchs.com

Joseph Loganbill-Hoping For Hot Cocoa, Only the Best at Strecker-Nelson Art Gallery

• Marlin Fitzwater papers, From Wheat Fields to White House, through March.

Highlights from the Special Collections section of the K-State Library on display in Hale Library’s fifth floor gallery.

Music • BirdHouse Fine Music Series: Luke Winslow-King, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 20, Manhattan Arts Center. Mississippi Delta blues from singer, composer, producer and songwriter. Manhattanarts.org • Topeka Symphony Orchestra, 2 p.m. Jan. 22, C.L. Hoover Opera House, Junction City.

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• Dueling Pianos, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 4, Columbian Theater, Wamego. Columbiantheatre.com Luke Winslow-King

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K-State WBB vs. West Virginia Bramlage Coliseum 1PM-5PM 800-221-2287 K-State MBB vs.

Oklahoma Bramlage Coliseum 2PM-4PM 800-221-2287 Winter Farmer's Market Pottorf Hall-Cico Park 9AM-1PM 785-341-7794 K-State WBB vs. Texas Tech Bramlage Coliseum 7PM-9PM 800-221-2287 Flint Hills Bridal Show Manhattan Conference Center 12PM-4PM 785-539-7111 K-State WBB vs. Kansas Bramlage Coliseum 7PM-9PM 800-221-2287 Live Music - Winter Series Liquid Art Winery 5:30PM-7:30PM 785-370-8025 K-State MBB vs. Baylor Bramlage Coliseum 3:30PM-5:30PM 800-221-2287 Harry's SommSeries: Wines of 2017 Harry's Restaurant 7PM-8:30PM 785-537-1300 K-State WBB vs. Texas Christian University Bramlage Coliseum 7PM-9PM 800-221-2287 Paint & Sip Liquid Art Winery 6PM-8:30PM 785-370-8025 Air Supply McCain Auditorium 7:30PM 785-532-6428 Go See It!: Fire as Land Management Tool in the Flint Hills Flint Hills Discovery Center 6:30PM-7:30PM 785-587-2726

January 2017 20 Crafts & Cocktails Straight Upp Creative Studio 6PM-8PM 785-473-7001 20 BirdHouse Fine Music Series: Luke Winslow-King Manhattan Arts Center 7:30PM-9:30PM 785-537-4420 21 Winter Farmer's Market Pottorf Hall-Cico Park 9AM-1PM 785-341-7794 21 K-State MBB vs. West Virginia Bramlage Coliseum 3PM-5PM 800-221-2287 21-5/14 To My Plate and Beyond Flint Hills Discovery Center 10AM-5PM 785-587-2726 21-5/14 Maize Flint Hills Discovery Center 10AM-5PM 785-587-2726 24 Mama Mia! McCain Auditorium 7:30PM 785-532-6428 25 Silent Book Club Arrow Coffee Co. 8PM-9:30PM 785-776-4741 Ext. 300 25 K-State WBB plays host to Baylor Bramlage Coliseum 7PM-9PM 800-221-2287 27 Music by Amy Cheney Beach Hemisphere Room in Hale Library at KSU 7:30PM 785-532-6266 28 Cinderella: Russian National Ballet Theatre McCain Auditorium 7:30PM 785-532-6428 28 K-State plays host to Oklahoma State Bramlage Coliseum 3PM-5PM 800-221-2287

29 Kansas Day at the Flint Hills Discovery Center Flint Hills Discovery Center 12PM-5PM 785-587-2726 30 Odd Squad LIVE! McCain Auditorium 6PM 785-532-6428 30 Dr. David Littrell Cello Recital All Faiths Chapel Auditorium 7:30PM 785-532-3800 February 1 K-State MBB vs. Texas Christian University Bramlage Coliseum 6:30PM-8:30PM 800-221-2287 2-4 Love and Information Purple Masque Theatre, West Memorial Stadium 7:30PM 785-236-8638 2 Harry Potter Book Night Manhattan Public Library 6PM-8PM 785-776-4741 Ext. 300 3 Crafts & Cocktails: Happily Ever After Straight Upp Creative Studio 6PM-8PM 785-473-7001 3 Live Music Series Liquid Art Winery 5:30PM-7:30PM 785-370-8025 4 Dueling Pianos Columbian Theatre 7:30PM-11PM 785-456-2029 4 Winter Farmer's Market Pottorf Hall-Cico Park 9AM-1PM 785-341-7794

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

January....................... Anticipated Attendance Numbers Conferences/Meetings/Reunions 8 Biosecurity Research Institute, BRI Winter Seminar.............. 20 13 K-INBRE Symposium.......................................................... 250

19 Kansas Auctioneers Association, Annual Convention.......... 200 23 Superpave Field Laboratory Technician Certification Training................................................................................... 20

27 Kansas Farm Bureau, Leaders Conference...........................600 27 Mid Winter Rally, KS Lions..................................................250 30 Kansas Recreation and Park Association, Annual Conference and Trade Show.................................................................... 375

Special Events 26 Kansas Dental Association, Kansas Mission of Mercy...... 3,000

Manhattan CVB Steering Committee

Evan Grier, Chair, Dining Meridith McKee, Hotel Jeff Wolfe, Meeting Planner/ KSU Jennifer Fritchen, Hotel Ben Sigle, Attraction Penny Senften, Entertainment Neal Farmer, Business Dennis Hulsing, Hotel Andrew Zender, Entertainment

Laird Veatch, Sports Kevin Pierce, Retail

Ex-Officio Members Eddie Eastes, City of Manhattan Lyle Butler, Chamber President Usha Reddi, City Commissioner

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

Emma Hubbell,Administrative Assistant/Service Coordinator emma@manhattan.org

Visit Manhattan 501 Poyntz Avenue • Manhattan, KS 66502 (785) 776-8829

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First Friday New Member Spotlight

Join Chamber members to learn about four new members to the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce. Meet the new members Jan. 6 and build budding business relationships at the First Friday New Member Spotlight. Bring your favorite mug and coffee will be ready at 7:15 a.m. Each new member presenter will get 10 minutes to deliver on their product, service, event or volunteer opportunity. Audience interaction is strongly encouraged during the presentations.

Chamber Boardroom 7:30 a.m., Jan. 6 Moderator: Genae Denver, Manhattan Christian College (Diplomat Committee volunteer)

Flint Hills Family Chiropractic, LLC Dr. Jessica Campbell & Dr. Lauren Palmer Flinthillsfamilychiropractic.com Frontier Property Management, LLC Tyler Holloman & Tanner Penry Frontiermhk.com Schendel Lawn and Landscape William Beteta Mycreativelawn.com

Register at events.manhattan.org, 785-776-8829. The event is free (seating limited to 42). Advanced registration requested. For questions or inquiries about this event, contact Aileen aileen@manhattan.org 785-776-8829.

Sponsored by:

First Friday New Member Spotlights: Aaron Schump Architect, LLC Aaronschump.com

MRC: Here’s to 2017!

It’s 2017! Here’s to the New Year! I’d like to take time this January to thank all of our Military Relations Committee (MRC) members, military and civilian alike.Your participation, whether attending events, donating items/time or sponsoring events is what makes the Manhattan MRC grow each and every year.

Our December MRC Luncheon at Manhattan Country Club featured guest speaker Briana Nelson Goff, Ph.D. Goff is Director of the Institute for Health and Security of Military Families, and a professor in the School of Family Studies and Human Services. Goff discussed her institute research, which focuses on traumatic stress symptoms in trauma survivor couples, families and children. Particular focus is given to military- and disasterrelated traumatic events.

On Fort Riley the first half of December, there was much going on. The Garrison Commander, Col. Lawrence, hosted the Fort Riley Christmas Tree Lighting at Ware Parade Field, Historical and Archeological Society of Fort Riley (HASFR) led the 33rd annual Tour of Homes on Old Main Post, and a Holiday Reception was held at Brig. Gen. Patrick Frank’s home for both Fort Riley and local communities. Operation Santa provided plenty of holiday cheer to military families, and Wreaths Across America decorated both Fort Riley Cemetery and Manhattan Veterans Cemetery.

Please join the MRC for our first event of the year at 7:30 a.m. Jan. 26. We once again partner with Junction City Military Affairs for a combined breakfast at Riley’s Conference Center.

Guest Speaker will be Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Perry Wiggins, Executive Director of the Governor’s Military Council. We hope to see you there!

Always a crowd favorite, the Commanding General’s Mounted Color Guard Thank you to all who support the Manhattan MRC. Hope you participates in the Mayor’s Spirit of the Holidays Parade. had a wonderful holiday season and have a healthy, happy New Photo courtesy Fort Riley Year! Most especially, we wish all our soldiers deployed far Public Affairs Office.

from home safe travels.

New Chamber Strategic Initiatives

January 2017

Key economic development components for workforce attraction have shifted in the last decade. Communities that have continued to show significant growth have displayed the capability to match workforce engagement with an ongoing quality of place/quality of life dichotomy.

The Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce is eager to remain at the forefront of commerce trends and as such, the existing Economic Development department will move into two parts, with one common direction and core philosophy.

“We felt within our organization, the Chamber needed two specific divisions,” Chamber president Lyle Butler said, “and the creation of a new division was the result.”

Economic development has been the widely-accepted term used as inclusive to reference community development, an overly-broad term. The continued dedication to Manhattan’s economic development – business retention and attraction – will be headed by Trent Armbrust, director of economic development. Armbrust transitions from director, business development and strategic initiatives.

John Pagen, at present VP Economic Development Director, becomes VP Community Development. In this role, Pagen will oversee more workforce initiatives to ensure Manhattan’s standards to attract workers charts a inclining course that meets or exceeds industry standards.

“By moving in this direction, our Chamber positions itself to continue our leadership role to develop a high-quality workforce, makes Manhattan a great place to live and places us in better position to retain and attract business,” Butler said.

More personnel changes will affect the Communications division as it relates to additional staff. The Communications division supports all three areas of Chamber operations:Visit Manhattan, Membership Division, Economic Development and Community Development.

Expanded procedures in each of these areas have placed increased demands to support each division through supplemental technologies. Moving forward, social media will continue to be one of the most powerful communication tools of the last five years.

At the outset of a new hire, the social media guru will focus on Visit Manhattan communication efforts. Over time, all of the communications staff will expand efforts to contribute for Economic Development, Community Development and Membership divisions.

“The Communications Division has done an excellent job using social media,” Butler said. “Because of this continuing emphasis, we felt the need to add an additional staff member whose primary focus will be to work on social media.

“We take this step to position the Manhattan Chamber, and expand this region’s brand as we communicate locally, regionally andnationally to our diverse audiences.”

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Networking on Purpose is your blueprint for building a powerful and profitable business network.You’ll instantly learn strategies and techniques that took Beth Bridges years to develop.

Luncheon

Thursday, March 2, 2017 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

Manhattan Country Club Early Bird: $30/member by Jan. 12 $45/member after

Workshop

Thursday, March 2, 2017 2:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.

Bluemont Hotel Early Bird: $40/member by Jan. 12 $55/member after

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Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce Little Apple® Business Review

SAVE THE DATE!

Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce 92nd Annual Meeting and Banquet Presented by Action Pact Design Friday, Feb. 17, 2017 Manhattan Conference Center Sponsorships are available now to members in good standing.

Contact Kendra Dekat, 785-776-8829 or Kendra@manhattan.org for information.

Platinum Sponsor:

As a reminder, there is no Business After Hours in January. We look forward to seeing you February! Please make note of the 2017 prices: $10 if you pre-register AND pay prior to noon day of the event; $15 walk-ins, paid at door, invoice and non-members.

Passports (Members Only!) are $60 and entitle the bearer 12 admissions to Business After Hours – that’s only $5 per event!

to the following members of the Chamber Champions and Diplomat committees for volunteering to help with registration: Jill Sherman, McCownGordon Construction; Peter Piland, Sir Speedy; Tami Cooprider, Eagle Communications; Nathan Bergman, Bartlett & West and Kirk Crabtree, Rainbow International of E. Central KS.

Thank you

Briggs Auto hosted Chamber members and guests at the December Business After Hours. Guests enjoyed great food and visiting in a holiday themed wonderland.

Bronze Sponsors:

Copper Sponsors:

Gold Level Table Sponsors:

Arthur-Green, LLP AT&T Bartlett & West, Inc. Bayer Construction Company, Inc. BG Consultants, Inc. BHS Construction, Inc. Central Mechanical Construction Company, Inc. Central National Bank Coldwell Banker Realty Group One Commerce Bank - Manhattan Commercial Real Estate Services Flint Hills Job Corps Center Florence Corporation Hi-Tech Interiors, Inc. INTRUST Bank KS StateBank K-State College of Business Administration K-State Foundation K-State Institute for Commercialization K-State Office of the President Landmark National Bank Manhattan Area Technical College Meadowlark Hills Midwest Concrete Materials, Inc. Olsson Associates Orazem & Scalora Engineering, P.A. Scott Rice Office Works Sink, Gordon & Associates LLP Public Accountants SMH Consultants Steel & Pipe Supply Company

January 2017

Thank You to our 2016 Sponsors

The Kansas Farm Bureau The Trust Company Trinium, Inc. Via Christi Hospital Wildcat Property Management

Silver Level Table Sponsors:

Advanced Property Management, Inc. Aggieville Business Association Bluemont Hotel Blueville Nursery, Inc. Community First National Bank Copeland Insurance Agency Edward Jones ESB Financial Four Points by Sheraton Frontier Property Management, Inc. Kansas Gas Service, A Division of ONE Gas, Inc. KBS Constructors, Inc. Opportunity Funding, LLC Phoenix Renovation & Restoration, Inc. ServiceMaster ReStore Short Stop Sir Speedy Stoneybrook Health & Rehab, Assisted Living The Phone Connection Voice Networks UMB Bank Varney & Associates, CPAs, LLC Westar Energy WTC, Inc.

The Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce Membership Division gratefully acknowledges the generosity and support of our 2016 event sponsors. Their commitment ensures the Chamber is able to continue offering high quality networking and educational events.

We graciously extend our appreciation to each of them.

Action Pact Design Aggieville Business Association AIB International Arthur-Green, LLP ATA AT&T Bank of the Flint Hills Bartlett & West, Inc. Bayer Construction Co., Inc. BHS Construction, Inc. Bluemont Hotel Blueville Nursery, Inc. Briggsauto.com Bruce McMillan AIA, Architects P.A. Capitol Federal Savings Central National Bank Charlson-Wilson Insurance Agency, Inc. Colbert Hills Golf Course Coldwell Banker Realty Group One Commerce Bank - Manhattan Commercial Real Estate Services, LLC Complete Weddings + Events Confetti & Cashmere Copeland Insurance Agency Cox Communications Danker Roofing Edward Jones - Gail Urban Equipoise Pilates Studio, LLC ESB Financial

Farmers State Bank Flint Hills Beverage LLC Flint Hills Discovery Center Flint Hills Job Corps Center Florence Corporation Foundation Realty Four Points by Sheraton Girl Scouts of NE Kansas & NW Missouri Greater Manhattan Community Foundation Hi-Tech Interiors, Inc. Hy-Vee Interim HealthCare INTRUST Bank Kansas Gas Service, A Division of ONE Gas, Inc. Kansas Regenerative Medicine Center Kansas State University Foundation Kansurance Kaw Valley Rodeo KBS Constructors, Inc. KS StateBank K-State Alumni Association K-State College of Business Administration K-State Federal Credit Union K-State Foundation K-State Office of the President KSU Institute for

Commercialization Landmark National Bank Little Apple Brewing Co. Manhattan Area Technical College Manhattan Broadcasting Manhattan Country Club Manhattan Surgical Hospital Manhattan Town Center McCownGordon Construction Meadowlark Hills Meritrust Credit Union Networks Plus New Boston Creative Group Olsson Associates Open 4 Business Opportunity Funding LLC Peoples State Bank Pepsi Cola of Manhattan Power Prep, Inc. Prairie Band Resort & Casino Premier Employment Solutions Purple Power Play Realty Executives Weis Real Estate Co. Redi Systems RF Benchmark Construction Schultz Construction, Inc. Scott Rice Office Works ServiceMaster Restore Short Stop

Sink, Gordon & Associates Sir Speedy SMH Consultants Steel and Pipe Supply Co. Steve's Floral Stoneybrook Health & Rehab Sunflower Bank Tallgrass Brewing Company The Kansas Farm Bureau The Phone Connection Voice Networks The Trust Company Thrivent Financial Tim Engle Agency, American Family Insurance Trinium, Inc. Ultra Electronics - ICE Inc. UMB Bank Varney & Associates, CPAs, LLC Vega Acosta Law Firm Via Christi Hospital Weddle & Sons Inc. Westar Energy Wildcat Property Management WTC, Inc.

Contact Kendra Dekat or Aileen Roudybush at 785-776-8829 to secure a program sponsorship today.