BUSINESS REVIEW LITTLE APPLE
May 2018, Volume 14, Issue 5, www.manhattan.org
A publication of the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce
Congratulations 2018 Leadership Manhattan graduates
2018’s Leadership Manhattan class and alumni gathered at Manhattan Country Club for awards upon the class’ successful completion of the program. Among festivities at every graduation, the Distinguished Service award recognizes Leadership Manhattan alumni. Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce established the Distinguished Service award to reward pinnacle community service and high qualities of leadership achievement. 2018 winner Mary Vanier joins the long list of talented members to earn the award.Vanier is the president at Grand Mere Development, where she has served for nearly 20 years.
Leadership Manhattan Class of 2018 concluded its preparation with lessons on civic leadership at Kansas Farm Bureau. The class observed an economic development presentation on local business leadership. Earlier sessions included leadership through local and state government; plus an adaptive leadership section. Congratulations to the entire Leadership Manhattan Class of 2018!
Polish your message for B2B Connection event
A polished 90-second elevator pitch can do wonders to put your company on the map and in high regard among business peers. Polish off your 90-second presentation for Business 2 Business Connection, sponsored by Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce. On May 23 at 11:30 a.m. at the Holiday Inn at the Campus, disseminate your business information to nearly 100 contacts in a single afternoon. Contributors to the forum rotate among eight-person tables, and each offers a 1½-minute delivery to increase your business connections. Here’s your opportunity to back-up that hand-delivered business card in a fastmoving setting, like speed dating for business-minded individuals. A pre-event VIP luncheon is designed for networking and exclusive to table sponsors, who can each appropriately decorate their table. Table sponsors double as table moderators and receive complimentary event entry. Access includes event participation ($30) and drink ticket for post-event networking. Sponsorships are still available; registration required.Visit the Chamber website (Manhattan.org) or call Sharla Meisenheimer (785-776-8829). Holiday Inn (Campus) is located at 1641 Anderson Ave. Table sponsors: WTC, Bluemont Hotel, Harvesters, Frederickson Specialty Advertising