July 2014, Volume 10, Issue 7, 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: Manufacturing/ Distribution, Service, Hospital/Non-Profit, and Retail. Regional winners included Environmental
Manufacturing, Inc. in Manufacturing/Distribut ion and New Boston Creative in Service. Merit Award winners included the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation in Hospital/Non-Profit and Little Apple Brewing Company in Retail.
“The businesses honored during Business Appreciation Month have made outstanding contributions to our economy and their communities,” Kansas Commerce Secretary Pat George said. “These businesses are investing and hiring in Kansas and as a result our state is enjoying strong job
growth and a vibrant economy.”
Lyle Peterson, Northeast Region Project Manager for the Kansas Department of Commerce, said “it is nice to see talented business lead(L to R) Award recipients and Commerce staff: Kelly Loub, Little Apple ers honored Brewery; Russell Loub, Little Apple Brewery; Terry Wickham, Environmental with this award Manufacturing, Inc.; Ben Brunner, Environmental Manufacturing, Inc.; Lisa in 2014.” Sisley, New Boston Creative Group; Susan Religa, New Boston Creative
2014 Manhattan Street Maps Available Now The Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce has just received the newest street map of Manhattan. The full-color street map is designed to serve those visiting as well as those considering relocation to the area. Local residents will also find the map a useful tool, since points of interest and various business locations will be noted. 10,000 copies of this publica-
tion will be distributed throughout the region. This professional street map is crafted with local input and relevant highlights — such as libraries, schools, governmental buildings and other special points of interest — and features an index of area resources and attractions. Insets include the airport, the lake area, Kansas
Group; Kristin Brighton, New Boston Creative Group; Vern Henricks,
Greater Manhattan Community Foundation; Lyle Peterson, Business The Chamber of Development, Kansas Department of Commerce. Commerce congratulates the granted. THANK YOU nesses add life to our nominated businesses area businesses for community. They creand thanks ALL of our ate jobs, drive econom- making the Manhattan area businesses for ic growth and provide area a great place to their hard work, time the goods and services live and do business. and effort. Local busithat we often take for
State University and Fort Riley. The map is expected to have a shelf life of two years. The new maps are available now and are being distributed at the Chamber office.
Travel with the Manhattan Chamber to Ireland in April 2015
The Manhattan, Junction City and Salina Area Chambers of Commerce present Treasures of Ireland featuring Dublin, Limerick & Killarney. Travel dates are April 20-28, 2015.
$3,199*per person/double. $650 single supplement
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