October 2015, Volume 11, Issue 10, www.manhattan.org
A publication of the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce
Leadership Manhattan seeks nominees
Contact us:
501 Poyntz Avenue Manhattan, KS, 66502-6005 785-776-8829 phone 785-776-0679 fax chamber@manhattan.org www.manhattan.org TDD Kansas Relay Center: 800-766-3777 Connect with the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce through Social Media.
The best ways to contribute within a community are as simple as finding the best match to your skillset and interests. You want to get involved, but need guidance. Maybe it’s just time to reboot and refine those leadership skills. Your professional skills are enhanced if you’ve experienced a well-established leadership development program like Leadership Manhattan.
The program is dedicated to these objectives: • Ensure the vitality of our community • Provide a continuous source of motivated leaders, educated about the community, its challenges and opportunities • Promote trained, inspired leaders to assume roles in the community at all levels
Goals of Leadership Manhattan: • Identify and motivate potential business and community leaders • Expand and sharpen leadership skills and techniques • Develop a forum for ongoing communication among emerging and established leaders • Encourage leaders to increase their awareness and involvement in community affairs by matching skills and interests to existing needs
Benefits of the program • Access to quality leadership training that benefits participants, employers and community • Leadership development to focus on matching skills and interests with community needs • Improved communications network among civic, business, social and educational leaders • Expand knowledge and broaden perspective to more effectively guide the community into future
Those interested in participating in Leadership Manhattan must submit an application with approval from the organization they represent. Candidates must have lived or worked in Manhattan for a minimum of six months prior to application deadline. A selection committee will review the applications and select a potential class of between 12 and 20.
On behalf of Foot Locker, Vice President of Logistics John Matta presented the Fort Riley Army Ten Miler Team a donation of footwear for this year’s Army Ten Miler to be held Sunday, October 11 in Washington, D.C. Also in attendance are AUSA Chapter President Phil Mattox, AUSA Chapter Secretary Christine Benne, Junction City AUSA Representative COL (Ret) John Seitz and Manhattan AUSA Representative Janet Nichols. Go Big Red One! Photo courtesy Fort Riley Public Affairs.
Class selection is based on past and present community involvement, and willingness to serve in future leadership roles.
Participants will represent a cross section of the community, and attendance at all sessions is required.
Application process: Begins with submission of a nomination form (self-nominated or by another). Nomination forms avail-
able at Manhattan.org/leadershipmanhattan. Upon nomination, application forms for the 2016 Leadership Manhattan program may be obtained at the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce (501 Poyntz Avenue) or call 785–776–8829. Apply online at the Leadership Manhattan website.
Tuition, Leadership Manhattan: $550 each participant (non-refundable, non-transferable, due Dec. 11). Checks payable to Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce.
One-hour informational meeting: 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, Chamber of Commerce boardroom (501 Poyntz Ave). Details of the Leadership Manhattan program will be reviewed. Recent Leadership Manhattan graduates and board members will be on hand to answer questions. Nomination and application forms available at Manhattan.org/leadershipmanhattan Email: leadership@manhattan.org. Session I (half day) - Jan 14, 2016 Theme: Orientation and Goals Leadership topic: Team development/ StrengthsQuest
Session II (full day) - Jan 15, 2016 Theme: Fort Riley/Change Leadership Leadership topic: Change Leadership and Transition
Session III (overnight trip) - Feb 17-18, 2016 Theme: State and Local Government Leadership topic: The Art and Practice of Leadership
Session IV (full day) - March 10, 2016 Theme: Quality of Life in Manhattan Leadership topic: Leadership in the Age of Social Media Session V (full day) - April 7, 2016
Theme: Economic Development and Civic Leadership Leadership Topic: Civic Leadership
Leadership Manhattan is a program of ADVANTAGE MANHATTAN. *Dates/topics subject to change
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Thank you for Reinvesting
Since our August newsletter, these businesses have reinvested in the Chamber. The Board of Directors and staff thank these businesses for their continuing support of the Chamber.
31 to 40 Years Tom Fryer
21 to 30 Years Environmental Manufacturing, Inc. Hayden Orthodontics Kaw Valley Rodeo Association Stoneybrook Health & Rehab, Assisted Living
15 to 20 Years Aero-Mod, Inc. Cheney Construction, Inc. Edward Jones - Matt Paquette Fox Business Systems Little Apple Veterinary Hospital Merry Maids Real Estate My Way Reese & Novelly, CPA's, PA Steve's Floral, Inc. Wildcat Property Management Williams Decorating Showcase
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Classic Wine and Spirits, LLC Corvias Military Living Flint Hills Breadbasket Honey-Do Handyman, Inc. Key Office Tarkio CD Disposal, LLC United Bank & Trust
5 to 9 years Budget Blinds of Manhattan Cat Cans Portable Services of Manhattan, LLC & Septic Pumping Edward Jones - Gail Urban K-State Challenge Course K-State Theatre and Dance Kansurance McCownGordon Construction Secured Payroll Partners, Inc. WIBW-TV
1 to 4 years Bear Computer Systems Blue Valley Tele-Communications/ Networks Plus Chili's Grill & Bar Fort Riley Spouses Club Manhattan Carpet & Interiors, Inc. Powercat Sports Grill Qdoba Mexican Grill Vanguard Home Designs LLC Wick Buildings
10 to 14 Years Baskin Robbins Braley Construction CE Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning
Old Chicago Pizza and Taproom Amro Samy, Owner/Franchisee Grand Mere Village, 2001 Clock Tower Pl (785) 537-3322 Oldchicago.com The new Manhattan Old Chicago is committed to being the best place to bring family and friends together and enjoy a made-from-scratch pizza or great craft beer. True to tradition, 36 taps greet you at the bar, and 110 different beer selections are available, so be sure to become a member of the World Beer Tour. Can't stay or don't have time to gather around? Take Old Chicago home with you and use the convenient separate car side to go, no hassle, entrance. Central Michigan University Suzy Baker, Program Administrator 215 Custer Avenue (785) 784-4402 global.cmich.edu CMU has been an important part of the educational services provided to the Total Army Family of the Central Flint Hills Region since 1988. The CMU
offices are located on Main Post, offering four master's degree programs and many other opportunities for graduate and undergraduate degrees online.
Strictly Social Media Jana Thomas, Director 4207 McMillin Lane (913) 244-4516 Strictlysocialmedia.com Strictly Social Media is dedicated to provide businesses and their employees with the confidence and clarity to run a successful social media program. Choose from one of our entry or advanced-level courses to gain a better understanding of the social landscape and how it can work for business. Don't have the time and resources necessary to constantly and effectively manage your network? Let our experienced team of strategists and content developers do the work. Quantum Health and Wellness Center Teresa Caricato, Office Manager 227 Blue Earth Pl, Suite 209 (785) 236-1693 Quantumhealthmhk.com/ home.html Full service health and wellness center of experienced clinicians who believe in working with
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patients to maintain and improve their health. Team of physicians, nurse practitioners, therapists and nutritionists work together to provide comprehensive health and wellness services to patients in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. We believe in educating our patients to achieve your best possible physical state. Bio identical hormone is a safe and effective way to restore and maintain your natural hormone balances. ACME Truck and Auto Dean "Ogre" Garcia, General Manager 414 S. 5th Street, 66502 (785) 537-1212 acmeks.com ACME Truck and Auto is a locally owned commercial vehicle dealership and sells all types of commercial vehicles. Specialty (not limited to) trucks and vans of all shapes and sizes, cargo, utility, box and flat beds. Here for all your business needs. Need a personal vehicle? We don't mind getting cars, pickup trucks, SUV's or motorcycles. Give Dean "Ogre" Garcia a call, 785-537-1212.
Thank you to the following members of the Chamber Champions and Diplomats for volunteering to help with registration at the September Business After Hours: Jeff Sutton with Manhattan Town Center, Jill Sherman with McCownGordon Construction, Dr. Greg Postier with Postier Chiropractic, and Jennifer Fritchen with Bluemont Hotel.
Thank you to the following Chamber Champion and Chamber Diplomat for volunteering to help with registration at the September Good Morning Manhattan breakfast: Linda Jones with AFLAC.
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.
This is a publication of the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce – all advertising is the responsibility of The Manhattan Mercury. To place an ad or for more information, call Samantha Fosha at 776-2200, or classdisplay@themercury.com.
A few of our members enjoying after hours at McCain.
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Chamber Nominates 2016 Board Candidates
The Nominating Committee for the 2016 Chamber Board of Directors presented its list of candidates at the regular September 2015 board meeting of the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce. Kristin Brighton, New Boston Creative Group, and Chamber Chair-Elect chaired the seven-member committee, which included two current Chamber board members, three Chamber officers, and two representatives from the Chamber’s general membership.
The Chamber Board unanimously approved presenting to the entire membership the following six candidates to serve three-year terms, to replace the board members whose regular terms expire December 2015:
Aaron Apel, Big Poppi Bicycle Co.; Lonnie Baker, Meadowlark Hills; Summer Dierks, Law Office of Seaton, Seaton and Dierks, LLP; Bill Lansdowne, The Simmons Company; Tom Orazem, Orazem & Scalora Engineering, P.A.; and Cherilyn White-Conklin, Bank of the Flint Hills.
According to the by-laws of the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce, Article IV, Section 2, paragraph C, "Additional names of candidates for Directors can be nominated by petition bearing the genuine signatures of at least twenty (20) members of the Chamber. Such a petition shall be filed with the Nominating Committee within ten (10) days after notice has been given of the names of those nominated. The determination of the Nominating Committee as to the legality of the petition(s) shall be final." If there are no petitions filed within the designated waiting period, the nominations shall be closed and the nominated slate of six candidates shall be declared elected by the Board of Directors at their regular December 2015 board meeting.
Should any Chamber member have questions about the board election and its process please contact Lyle Butler, President/ CEO of the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce at 776-8829 or by email lyle@manhattan.org.
The McCain Auditorium hosted over 200 Chamber members at the September Business After Hours.
Door prize winners included: Jessica Parr with H.C.I. Catering, Jodie Jung with Hayden Orthodontics, David Renberg with Renberg Realty, and Karen Grant with Hayden Orthodontics.
The Chamber gave away a one-year pass to Business After Hours to Becky McDonald with Realty Executives and $50 in Little Apple Dollars to Missi Finley with Express Employment Professionals. Please join us for Business After Hours in October!
Wednesday, October 14 5:30 – 7 p.m. Body First 3615 Claflin Road
Reservations can be made at online at www.manhattanchamber.org, by emailing chamber@manhattan.org or call 776-8829.
Upcoming Chamber Events
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To make a reservation for an upcoming event, please call the Chamber at 776-8829. Please join us as your time allows.
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Oct 30 Nov 11
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Nov 17 Nov 19 Nov 24
Business After Hours 5:30 – 7 p.m. Host: Body First
Ribbon Cutting - Hartland Hearing Care Centers 2 p.m. 473 E. Poyntz
Leadership for Business Success Luncheon by David K. Aaker 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Manhattan Country Club
Turning Service Into Sales by David K. Aaker 9 – 11 a.m. OR 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Manhattan Conference Center Member Orientation 7:45 – 9:30 a.m. Chamber Boardroom Reservations Required
Coffee & Conversation: Member/Guest 7:30 – 9:30 a.m. Chamber Boardroom Reservations Required
Ribbon Cutting - Prairie View Eye Care, LLC 1:30 p.m. 2900 Amherst Avenue, Suite B Business After Hours 5:30 – 7 p.m. Host: Hy-Vee Held at The Bluemont Hotel, 1212 Bluemont Ave. Open Source! 3:30 – 5 p.m. Chamber Boardroom Limit of 30 attendees
Manhattan Young Professionals 11:30 a.m. Good Morning Manhattan! 7:15 – 8:30 a.m. Manhattan Country Club Morning Mingle 7:45 – 9 a.m. Chamber Boardroom
*All dates and times are subject to change.
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Annual Member Appreciation Week / Volunteer Delivery Blitz 4th Annual Volunteer Delivery Blitz
A few of our volunteers from the delivery blitz.
37,400 member promotional pieces in 850 HOOPLA bags 8 volunteers from the Flint Hills Volunteer Center stuffed HOOPLA bags Filled 100+ boxes 72 volunteers gave of their time 850 packages of M&Ms Delivered in 14 hours 33 geographical locations around Manhattan to 850 member businesses/organizations Mailed 92 PO Box and Out of Town members
A HUGE Thank You to our delivery blitz volunteers:
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Alice Wagner, Community First National Bank Amber Atchison, Leave It To Me Angie Fobes, Meritrust Credit Union Anthony Gorman, Waddell & Reed Arien Stalder, Central National Bank Beverly Olson, Shepherd's Crossing Bill Wolf, Edward Jones Bridget Rainey, Crossroads Real Estate and Auction, LLC Carrie Lewis, AAA Allied Group Chad Hiltgen, Blue Valley Tele-Communications / Networks Plus Christy Chase, 502 Media Group, LLC Chylene Nicholson, Plexus Worldwide Codi Thurness, Stoneybrook Health & Rehab, Assisted Living Devi Rathod-Wilbur, Ultra Electronics - ICE Inc. Devlynn Bittner, Meritrust Credit Union Doug (Chappie) Chapman, Eagle Communications Douglas Haverkamp, Central National Bank Dr. Greg Postier, Postier Chiropractic Dustin Taylor, Kansurance Eddie Marroquin, INTRUST Bank Elaine Dhuyvetter, Greater Manhattan Community Foundation Frank Connizzo, Danker Roofing Inge Seiler, Colbert Hills Golf Course Jackie Schlup, Commerce Bank – Manhattan Jared Bixby, Friends of Sunset Zoo Jason Curtis, Express Employment Professionals Jeannie Johnson, Living Water Ranch Jenny Birk, Sylvan Learning Center Jenny Garcia, AAA Allied Group John Emert, Scott Rice Office Works Josh Stockman, LongHorn Steakhouse Judy Shilling, Commerce Bank – Manhattan Julie Suellentrop, Hy-Vee Kate Ryan, Kansas State University Foundation Kathleen Hein, Premier Employment Solutions KayLee Proctor, Little Apple Doulas Kelsey Gibson, Frontier Farm Credit
Kim Neustadt, Angels Care Home Health Kyle Powers, Realty Executives Weis Real Estate Co. Leah Braet, Boys & Girls Club of Manhattan Marcus Fischer, Hy-Vee Marcy Cantrell- Akin, Commerce Bank – Manhattan Mark Healy, Century Business Systems, Inc. Matt Martin, Central National Bank Matt Walters, Commerce Bank – Manhattan Melanie Kaldor, Candlewood Suites Michelle Fell, Blue Cross - Blue Shield of Kansas Michelle Mansel, Eureka Drive Storage Michelle Taylor, Frontier Farm Credit Mike Mores, Scott Rice Office Works Misty Vinduska, Meritrust Credit Union Nathan Brooks, First Command Financial Services Nicole Springer, INTRUST Bank Nita Wiley, Leave It To Me, LLC Rich Jankovich, Commerce Bank – Manhattan Ricky Marquez, Meritrust Credit Union Rob Riforgiate, LeaderOne Financial Corp. Rod Kalivoda, UMB Bank Samantha Ellison, Four Points by Sheraton Scott Hallock, Jr, First Command Financial Services Sean Morgan, Legacy Solutions of Kansas Sladana Hudson, Eagle Communications Tayler Aguilar, Four Points by Sheraton Ted Grubb, Sunflower Bank Tim Weddle, Keating & Associates Tom Fryer Tracy Jackson, Candlewood Suites Tray Schmidt, Sunflower Bank
October 2015 Volume 15, Issue 10 A publication of the Manhattan Convention & Visitors Bureau
Schedule of events for Homecoming week Oct. 11-17 Sunday, Oct. 11 10 a.m. Philanthropy 5K run/ walk, Alumni Center Noon-2 p.m. Spirit signs & student organization sidewalk chalk contest 5:30 p.m. Crazy Cat Kickoff, Memorial Stadium 8 p.m. Pant the Chant, Bramlage Coliseum
Tuesday, Oct. 13 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Paint the ’Ville, Aggieville 8 p.m. Wildcat Request Live, Bramlage Coliseum
Wednesday, Oct. 14 7-8 p.m. Wes Moore Lecture, McCain Auditorium
Thursday, Oct. 15 8 a.m.-5 p.m. K-State student ambassador elections 6-8 p.m. Children’s carnival, KState Student Union
Friday, Oct. 16 3-5:30 p.m. Trick-or-treat in Aggieville 5 p.m. Homecoming parade 6:30 p.m. Homecoming pep rally, Larry Norvell Band Shell, City Park (following the parade)
Saturday, Oct. 17 Pregame party, Cat Town at BSFS K-State vs. Oklahoma football game
Game time and associated events for Oct. 17 have not been announced as of press time.
Photo courtesy K-State Athletics
Locked Manhattan: Logic adrenaline You gather in a room with acquaintances, tasked to investigate an important town matter. The decision you reach could trigger a mob mindset … or permanently isolate you from the community. No, this isn’t the midst of a sweat-inducing nightmare. Instead, you’re huddled with friends to determine the fate of a fellow citizen.
Huddled, that is, in the safety of Downtown Manhattan. Welcome to the world of escape rooms. Welcome to Locked Manhattan.
Located at 116 S. 4th Street across from Four Olives restaurant, Locked is an
escape room. The concept of escape rooms began years ago in the online gaming society. The wave of enthusiasm for true-to-life games as opposed to virtual gaming began in the Orient about seven years ago, and then was swept up in a wave of momentum on the West Coast five years ago.
More important to Manhattan: this adds another attraction to a list that has steadily grown since redevelopment of the downtown corridor.
Attracting visitors is vitally important to the city’s longterm growth, and multiple entertainment draws are
required for any region quickly approaching 60,000 population. The owners of Locked Manhattan, brothers Mat and Zach Droge, are banking the novelty will produce more than a mini cultlike following. Continued on Page 2
Take caution for escaped SPOOKtacular and more Kids, break out the costume for ogre, last seen at MAC a pre-Halloween trial run with Brace yourself, Manhattan. There’s an ogre named Shrek on the loose, and Shrek tends to wreak havoc in his midst wherever he travels. There is a soft side to this gruffacting ogre (he’s big and green, you can’t miss him!). It’s seldom seen, but he has a tender heart when it comes to Princess Fiona. And Donkey, yes, a donkey cleverly named Donkey … well, he brings out the best and worst in Shrek with his wise-cracking antics.
Shrek the Musical debuted at Manhattan Arts Center in September, and continues for three more performances at MAC on Oct. 9, Oct. 10, Oct. 11 (7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday shows; 2 p.m. Sunday matinee). Shrek encounters a feisty prince and more fairy-tale misfits on his unlikely journey. Shrek the Musical is a Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks animation film. manhattanarts.org
McCain Performance Series
• An evening with Shirley MacLaine, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 11. The night will include behind-thescenes stories and exclusive film screening. This exclusive showing takes audiences on a thrilling journey through MacLaine’s remarkable career. • Bram Stoker's Dracula, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 13. Stoker's Dracula was like nothing the world had seen, and became a true classic.
Upcoming Flint Hills Masters programs
trick-or-treating and watching zoo animals from an up-close perspective at SPOOKtacular. Wear your costume and travel toward different stops for treats at Sunset Zoo on Oct. 24-25. Plenty of family activities and a holiday-themed Nature Exploration Center … watch out for spider webs and sneaky tricks to go with your treats. Be ready for a contest to select the best costumes! Noon to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 24-25 at Sunset Zoo. Sponsored by Murdock Chevrolet.
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• Bring your pre-school aged child to Flint Hills Discovery Center at 10:30 a.m. Oct. 20 and celebrate Halloween with a paper-bag explorer costume (and make some bat slime, too!). Enrollment limited to 10-child maximum, please register. • Trick-or-treat in Aggieville. 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Oct. 16 along Moro Street in Aggieville.
• It’s All Treats Day from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 31 at participating Downtown Manhattan stores. The fun of going door for treats within the confines of downtown. A bright orange pumpkin will be displayed on all participating store windows. Then slip into Manhattan Town Center starting at 5:30 p.m. for a big-time Boo Party and trick-ortreats at the mall. Please bring a non-perishable food item for Flint Hills Breadbasket, and receive a free trick-or-treat bag. • Bewitching in Westloop, 4 - 6:30 p.m Oct 30, Westloop Shopping Center.
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An Evening with Shirley MacLaine
The Flint Hills Masters exhibit will feature exquisite paintings and sculptures that depict the Flint Hills Region. An added enticement to this exhibit at Flint Hills Discovery Center is the amount of participatory offerings with workshops, tours and lectures. Flint Hills Master artist Matthew Richter and Strecker-Nelson Gallery owner Jay Nelson held a recent luncheon to launch the inaugural event, additionally with weekend bus tour and workshop that featured awardwinning Kansas artist Louis Copt.
Mat predicts the Locked room to be a tremendous complement to the incoming movie theater, and envisions the game itself as a cinematic experience. Problem-solving abilities among your group will prove paramount to success in achieving the goal: escape.
Don’t worry, the only consequence of failure is just that … not claiming victory.
“It’s not just one kind of puzzle, you’ll want to rely on your fellow players,” Mat Droge said. “We want people to come up with a conclusion of their own. It’s very story driven and centers around the player.” As for the “Locked” concept reaching Manhattan, it took a random visit to Reno, Nevada, to initiate the process. An escape room in Reno persuaded Zach Droge to make a phone call to Mat – the brothers are Manhattan natives -- with this declaration: “We can do one of these!”
Head to the Locked Manhattan website for information on the first room: The Witching Hour. You’re tasked by the mayor to determine if a female resident is in fact, a witch. Pricing for Locked is based on a three-person minimum ($69), and $23/person charge. Check the website for details and hours (open Wed-Sat), LockedManhattan.com.
Cultural and local events
Flint Hills Discovery Center • Flint Hills Masters series through Jan. 17. Paintings and sculptures by more than 50 premier artists from around the world and give rise to multiple senses of feeling for the Flint Hills. The Center opens at 10 a.m., 5 p.m. close (later Thursday closing hours 8 p.m.). • Go See It! lecture, Volland, Kansas. Learn a fascinating story of this ghost town with a series of historic photographs. 6:30 p.m. Oct. 15. • Flint Hills Masters programs, Oct. 10-11, Oct. 17-18, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Meet at Konza Prairie Biological Station nature trail kiosk. • Flint Hills Masters, 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 24, student workshop with Diane Werts. Open to students in grades 4-6. No prior experience required. All course materials included with program fee. • Of Earth and Sky: Plein Air Painting with John Hulsey, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 10-11 Always wanted to try painting outdoors? Don’t know where to start? This workshop has all the information you need. On-location demos with individual attention. Pre-registration required. FlintHillsDiscovery.org K-State Sports • Football vs. TCU, Oct. 10, Bill Snyder Family Stadium • Football vs. Oklahoma, Oct. 17, Bill Snyder Family Stadium (kickoff times had not been announced by press time for this publication) • Volleyball vs. Texas, 6 p.m. Oct. 21, Ahearn Field House • Volleyball vs. TCU, 7 p.m. Oct. 31, Ahearn Field House K-Statesports.com Museums • Jacqueline Bishop: Songs for the Earth, materials related to Bishop’s creative process, on display until Dec. 20. Beach.K-State.edu • Stan Herd’s "Cairns on the Beach" highlights the natural beauty to the region's geology, honors the history of stone structures in Kansas. Beach.K-State.edu • Art for Every Home: Associated American Artists. Traveling exhibition and accompanying publications provide the first comprehensive overview of AAA (1934-2000) by Thomas Hart Benton and more.
Exhibition of 136 objects from 25 museums and private collections. Through Jan. 31. Beach.K-State.edu • Sky Above, Earth Below, unique beauty of the Flint Hills of Kansas featuring artworks by 45 artists. Through Oct. 31. Strecker-nelsongallery.com
McCain Performance Series • The Hot Sardines: Speakeasy Nights, hot jazz from an era when live music gripped the U.S. 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. Oct. 23, Wareham Opera House. K-State.edu/McCain
Outdoor events • Purple PAWS 2nd annual Trail for Tails 5K, 8 a. m. Oct. 10 traces a path through Washington Marlatt Park and benefits Purple Power Animal Welfare Society. Starting location is Kansas Farm Bureau building at 2627 KFB Plaza. register.chronotrack.com/r/16081
Music • Kansas State University Orchestra, under the leadership of Dr. David Littrell. First performance in Junction City in 15 years. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16, C.L. Hoover Opera House. JCOperahouse.org • KC native Kelley Hunt, steeped in blues/ roots/gospel traditions and a refreshing originality. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23, C.L. Hoover Opera House. JCOperahouse.org • Miranda Dawn & Chris Hawkes, Austin based indie-folk duo at BirdHouse Concert Series. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 24, Manhattan Arts Center. Manhattanarts.org • Hillbilly Casino, Rockabilly band and Nashville natives created a name for as small, independent, totally out of the ordinary band.7:30 p.m. Oct. 24, Columbian Theatre, Wamego. Columbiantheatre.com
The Hot Sardines. Picture by LeAnn Mueller
Stan Herd’s “Cairns on the Beach”
Kristin Goering, Low Water
Lights On After-School Blue Earth Plaza 6:00-8:00 PM 785-539-1947 1 Associated American Artists: The Print Club Beach Museum of Art, K-State 5:30 PM 785-532-7718 2 Safari EdVenture Day at Sunset Zoo Sunset Zoo 10:00 AM-2:00 PM 785-287-2737 2 McCain Performance Series: An Evening with Kristin Chenoweth McCain Auditorium, K-State 7:30 PM 785-532-6428 2-4 Legally Blonde the Musical Columbian Theatre, Museum & Art Center, Wamego Fri. & Sat. 7:30 PM; Sun. 2:00 PM 785-456-2029 2-4 Shrek the Musical Manhattan Arts Center Fri. & Sat. 7:30 PM; Sun. 2:00 PM
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C. Clyde Run/Fun Run/ Walk Kansas State University 8:00 AM 785-532-7227 3-1/17 Flint Hills Masters Flint Hills Discovery Center 785-587-2726
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2015 Arts in the Park Sunday Afternoon in the Park Larry Norvell Band Shell, City Park 1:00-8:00 PM 785-587-2757 8 11th Annual Promenade on Poyntz Downtown Manhattan 5:30-8:30 PM 785-237-0688 8-11 Manhattan Town Center Fall Sidewalk Sales Manhattan Town Center 785-539-3500
October 2015 9-11 Shrek the Musical Manhattan Arts Center Fri. & Sat. 7:30 PM; Sun. 2:00 PM 785-537-4420
9-11 Legally Blonde the Musical Columbian Theatre, Museum & Art Center, Wamego Fri. & Sat. 7:30 PM; Sun. 2:00 PM 785-456-2029 10 2nd Annual Purple P.A.W.S. Trail for Tails 5K Run Washington Marlatt Park 8:00 AM 10 K-State Football v. TCU Bill Snyder Family Stadium 800-221-2287 10 K-State Volleyball v. West Virginia Ahearn Field House, K-State 800-221-2287 11 McCain Performance Series: An Evening with Shirley MacLaine McCain Auditorium, K-State 7:30 PM 785-532-6428 11-17 K-State Homecoming Week Kansas State University 785-532-6260 13 McCain Performance Series: Bram Stoker's Dracula McCain Auditorium, K-State 7:30 PM 785-532-6428 16-18 Legally Blonde the Musical Columbian Theatre, Museum & Art Center, Wamego Fri. & Sat. 7:30 PM; Sun. 2:00 PM 785-456-2029 16 Trick-or-Treat in the 'Ville Aggieville 3:00-5:30 PM
Upcoming Conferences, Sports and Special Events in The Little Apple ÂŽ
16 K-State Homecoming Parade & Pep Rally Manhattan City Park 5:00 - 7:00 PM 785-532-6260 17 K-State Football v. Oklahoma Bill Snyder Family Stadium 800-221-2287 21 K-State Volleyball v. Texas Ahearn Field House, K-State 6:00 PM 800-221-2287 23 McCain Performance Series: The Hot Sardines - Speakeasy Nights Wareham Opera House 7 and 10 PM 785-532-6428 24-25 SPOOKtacular at Sunset Zoo Sunset Zoo 12:00-4:30 PM 785-587-2737 24 Dawn & Hawkes Manhattan Arts Center 7:30 PM 785-537-4420
24 Hillbilly Casino Columbian Theatre, Museum & Art Center, Wamego 7:30 PM 785-456-2029 29 Thomas Hart Benton: The Perils of War Beach Museum of Art, K-State 5:30 PM 785-532-7718 30 BOO Party & Trick-OrTreat Manhattan Town Center 5:30-7:30 PM 785-539-3500 31 K-State Volleyball v. TCU Ahearn Field House, K-State 7:00 PM 800-221-2287
October ................................Anticipated Attendance Numbers Conferences/Meetings/Reunions 04 Kansas Reading Association State Conference..............................300 05 Kansas Association of Community Action Programs Board Retreat ..........................................................................................20 07 Kansas Preservation Alliance Symposium .........................................80 11 Central Association of Physical Plant Administrators Annual .......... Conference.............................................................................................250 20 Kansas Corporation Commission Pipeline Safety Conference .300 21 Kansas Association of Court Services Officers Fall Conference....200 21 Kansas Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals Fall State Workshop .............................................................................120 22 Kansas Humanities Council Board meetings....................................75 23 Kansas Business and Professional Women Fall Meeting ................50 23 Kansas Association for the Education of the Young Child Annual .. Conference.............................................................................................300 26 Kansas Agricultural Aviation Association Annual Conference....200 Sporting Events 03 Flint Hills Soccer Club Tournament .................................................500 03 C Clyde Jones 5K Race.......................................................................100 09 Walking Group from Merriam Because It's There To Do BITTD.....50 10 Manhattan Running Company Purple PAWS 5K Trail Race with pets ...................................................................................................50 31 Manhattan Marlins Monster Splash Swim Meet ............................200 Special Events 03 Heartland Corvette Club Riley Fun Fest ..........................................30 30 Faith & Favor Ministry ...........................................................................50
Manhattan CVB Steering Committee
Brad Everett, Chair, Hotel Neal Farmer, Business Jennifer Fritchen, Hotel Evan Grier, Dining Bernie Haney, Youth/Sports Todd Holmberg, Entertainment/KSU Meridith McKee, Hotel Terry Olson, Retail Penny Senften, Entertainment
Ben Sigle, Attraction Jeff Wolfe, Meeting Planner/ KSU Ex-Officio Members Eddie Eastes, City of Manhattan Lyle Butler, Chamber President Usha Reddi, City Commissioner
CVB Mission Statement: To increase the local area economy by attracting visitors. Manhattan Convention & Visitors Bureau 501 Poyntz Avenue Manhattan, KS 66502 (785) 776-8829 • (785) 776-0679 fax
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
Kendra Dekat, Administrative Assistant/ Service Coordinator kendra@manhattan.org
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Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce Little Apple® Business Review
Military Update
Outgoing Command Sargent Major of the First Infantry Division Michael A. “Tony” Grinston spoke to a packed house at September’s MRC Luncheon. It was standing room only as CSM Grinston spoke of his time as the highest ranking noncommissioned officer on Fort Riley. Joking that he’s, “the guy following the CG [Commanding General] around,” and “Alexandra’s husband,” CSM Grinston entertained the room with photos and stories of the amazing accomplishments of his tenure at Fort Riley. From visiting Normandy, France as the1ID representative at the 70th Anniversary of D-Day, to accepting a posthumously awarded Medal of Honor on behalf of the family of former 1ID Soldier SGT Candelario Garcia at the White House to deploying with Division Headquarters to Iraq, CSM Grinston’s time with the First Infantry Division was interesting, entertaining and fascinating. CSM Grinston and his family will be missed as they head to their new assignment as Corps CSM for I Corps at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington.
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Travel with the Manhattan Chamber in May 2016 The Manhattan and Salina Area Chambers of Commerce present Alpine countries to feature Munich, Salzburg & seven nights at one hotel in Innsbruck, Austria.
May 10-18, 2016 travel dates $3,895* per person/double. $650 single supplement
1ID CSM Tony Grinston addresses the room at the September MRC Luncheon. Photo courtesy Fort Riley Public Affairs.
MG Wayne Grigsby and CSM Tony Grinston at the September MRC Luncheon. Photo courtesy Fort Riley Events at Fort Riley included a ceremony Public Affairs.
to recognize the Soldier and Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter and induction to the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club. Fall Apple Days brought community members from all over the Flint Hills to enjoy helicopter and tank displays, historical reenactments, cavalry horse and military dog demonstrations, and of course, the opportunity to purchase the famous Lizzie Custer recipe apple pies!
The next MRC Luncheon is Wednesday, Octber 7 at Holiday Inn at the Campus at 11:30am. Lt. Col. Shawnn Martin and LTC Ryan Miedema, Professors of Air & Military Science, will discuss the Reserve Officer Training Program at Kansas State University. Contact Janet at janet@manhattan.org to register.
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Information session 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19 Chamber Boardroom, 501 Poyntz Ave. RSVP to Kim Dahlsten, 776-8829 kim@manhattan.org
Inclusions: • Roundtrip air from Kansas City (KCI) • International air departure taxes/fuel • 10 Meals: 7 breakfast, 3 dinners • Professional tour director • Motor coach transportation • Admissions per itinerary • Comprehensive sightseeing • Baggage handling Trip open to Manhattan Chamber members, friends, family and general public. Travelers may live outside Manhattan/Riley County. All are welcome to join the trip. Contact Kim Dahlsten, kim@manhattan.org, or call 785-776-8829 with questions or for additional information.
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Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce Little Apple® Business Review
Business Barometer August 2014
August 2015
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oping and commercializing your food product, join us on Nov 12 from 3:30 p.m.- 5 p.m. at the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce. Come learn from resources and successful food entrepreneurs at this fast-paced seminar. This is a free session but registration is required.
BUILDING PERMITS - source: City of Manhattan
Total Issued Residential
Non-Residential
Permit Fees Paid
$4,028,976
$6,641,209
$40,744
$44,963
$3,258,324
$735,760
RETAIL SALES (Manhattan) - source: City of Manhattan
Retail Sales
Sales Tax Collections
$89,413,600 $894,136
$90,447,200 $904,472
MANHATTAN AIR PASSENGER TRAFFIC - MHK airport
Enplanement
Deplanement
4,691 5,043
5,446 5,947
Interested in becoming a member, but would like to know more? This program was created, designed and critiqued by members and non-members for area business men and women. Attendees are provided the opportunity to learn about the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce and its membership while sharing what makes their business/ organization special and unique.
Take the opportunity to: • Network with other business professionals from the community – members & guests • Learn about the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce • Share about your business or organization The program is limited to eight members and eight guests to attend and is free to all.
2015 Coffee & Conversation: Member/Guest Program date: • Thursday, October 29
Interested in becoming a member and attending an upcoming Coffee & Conversation program? Please contact Kim Dahlsten, at 776-8829 or kim@manhattan.org for more information and available dates.
What is the Chamber?
The Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit, voluntary organization of citizens working together to support the business development of Manhattan and make it a better place to work and live. Since incorporation in 1925, the Chamber and its many volunteers have invested their time and money to work together and accomplish objectives that are impossible to do alone.
Upcoming Seminars and Trainings
The time is now to register for these great upcoming seminars and trainings. Please contact me at 785-587-9917 or daryn.soldan@washburn.edu with questions and to register for these events.
Open Source – Starting and Growing Your Food Business – November 12 If you’d like assistance devel-
QuickBooks Training – November 18 and 19 Beginners QuickBooks will be held on Nov 18 and the Advanced QuickBooks session will be on Nov 19. The classes are held at Varney & Associates (120 N. Juliette Ave.) and run from 9 a.m.4 p.m. each day. Lunch included, and attendees will have access to computers with QuickBooks 2015 during the classes. Cost to attend is $170 per class or $275 to attend both days.
HR 101 Topics
Wednesday, November 4 8:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Registration/Breakfast: 7:45 a.m.
The Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to again partner with the Manhattan Human Resource Management Network to present another outstanding and affordable seminar.
This year’s seminar will feature a two part presentation focusing on “HR 101 Topics.” Join us on Nov 4 from 8:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at Four Points by Sheraton.
Information presented will benefit business owners, managers, supervisors and human resource professionals.
Proceeds from this event will benefit HRMN’s scholarship and financial assistance programs. Click here to register and pay online, or print the registration form found on HRMN’s website, hrmn.shrm.org and mail to HRMN.
October 2015
Small Business Sales Tax Workshops – November 19 We will be hosting a tax specialist from the Kansas Department of Revenue for two Small Business Tax on Nov 19. Topics to be covered include; Kansas Withholding,Estimated Taxes, Sales Taxes, Sales Tax Exemptions, Compensating Use Taxes and Tax Filings. The first session is for retailers, service providers and manufacturers from 9 a.m. - Noon. The second session is for construction contractors from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. The workshops will be held at the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce. Cost is $20 per session to attend.
Daryn Soldan 501 Poyntz Avenue Manhattan, KS 66502 785-587-9917 daryn.soldan@washburn.edu washburnsmallbusiness.com
Early Bird Deadline Oct 16 $60 Non Member $50 HRMN or Chamber Member
After Oct 16 and at the door $70 Non-Member $60 HRMN or Chamber Member
Learning Objectives: • The importance of leadership and communication • Recruitment and developing employees • Accountability & Ethics • Benefits • Reporting • Compliance Guest Speakers: Jim Genandt President, MATC
Mark Isley President, Group Benefit Specialists
Please visit hrmn.shrm.org more information.
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Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce Little Apple® Business Review
Manhattan Chamber Legacy Circle
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Commerce Bank • Opened as Union National Bank in 1889 at 3rd & Poyntz • Main branch opened at 727 Poyntz in 1970 (Manhattan population half what it is now) • Tom Giller has served as bank president since 2001
Griffith Lumber • Celebrated 100 years of operations in 2011 • Originally located on S. 4th Street by Evan Griffith • Moved from 231 Pierre St. to current location on Levee Drive in 1984 • Neal Helmick, President, merged his company with Griffith in 1989
Legacy recipients in attendance at honoree lunch. Back row, left to right Tom Giller, Commerce Bank; Mike Widman, Charlson-Wilson Insurance; Justin Campbell, Westar Energy; Dirk Daveline, Steel & Pipe Supply Co; Bill Bahr, Arthur-Green; Jeff Oliphant, Landmark National Bank; Gary Nolte, Thomas Sign Co; John Broberg, Via Christi Hospital; Brad Fagen, Schwab Eaton; Jake Wassenberg, Pepsi Cola; Ned Seaton, Manhattan Mercury; Neal Helmick, Griffith Lumber Co; Roger Sink, Sink, Gordon & Assoc & The Wareham Co; Doug Meloan, Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home & Dave Gross. Front row Tara Hake, Manhattan Eyecare; Lee Taylor, Charlson & Wilson Bonded Abstracters; Sarah Jacobson, KS Gas Service; Robbie Langton, Al Langton Insurance; C. Clyde Jones; Jon Levin, Varney’s Book Store; Barry Sarvis, Dunne’s Pharmacy; David Urban, UMB Bank; Cathy Dawes, Manhattan Broadcasting.
The Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce celebrates the contribution of long-time members and the steady contributions made on behalf of the community. The Little Apple Business Review will recognize these 28 Chamber members in the coming months, as part of the Chamber’s observance of its 90th anniversary.
Commerce Bank Predecessors to Commerce Bank and its entities have served Manhattan in some capacity for 126 years. Back in 1889, Union National Bank was a two-story brick building accessed by horseback. Teller islands were fully accommodated with one of the basic necessities of the day: spittoons. “We’ve come a long way from dirt roads and tying up your horse and a coal furnace in the middle with spittoons to where we are today,” Commerce Bank President Tom Giller said with a grin.
Giller points to the lengthy familial relationship between UNB and Manhattan which has continued since a merger with Commerce Bank nearly 25 years ago. A big part of community pride is derived from the bank staff, which Giller calls dedicated and arrives daily to improve upon services to the community. “Think about how many businesses after 150 years are still around. That tells me how well they’re managed. That says a lot about the Commerce organization. “When the community grows and the economy grows, there’s a high-parallel correlation that the bank grows and we grow successfully because it’s a vibrant community. We look at all the Chamber does to nourish and promote positive growth in the community to bring new businesses in and continue to nurture and do the little things for existing
business, we see that as a win-win partnership. “
Griffith Lumber Griffith Lumber president Neal Helmick focuses on building a culture where providing great service is tantamount to another day at the office. Amazingly, Griffith Lumber has had just four managers in 100 years of service to the Manhattan area, and according to Helmick, the majority of the company’s 40 employees have worked there for 15 years or more.
The lumber business has changed substantially in the 25 years since Helmick has been with Griffith, in large part due to the advent of big box stores. As that has developed, Helmick indicates a greater focus on fully-contingent customer experiences has been essential to grow the lumber business, expressly as specialization has increased.
“We look out for our customers and we try to do the right thing,” Helmick said. “We have one special quality and that’s the quality of our employees, it’s that simple. Your business is only as good as the quality and the commitment of your employees. We’re fortunate to have wonderful employees that are dedicated to great service and providing quality products.”
“You have a culture that wants to provide the right service at the right price, and that’s the only thing that allows a company to last 100 years. We try to provide the best products and the very best service in town. It’s a relationship business.
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Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce Little Apple® Business Review
Ribbon Cutting
Build customers for life
October 2015
Two hours of hard-charging, high-energy focus on what makes businesses operate successfully. That is, how do you value customers with sufficient urgency to generate repeat business? David K. Aaker has the answers. And as one of the most-sought public speakers in the U.S., the Oct. 22 customer service forum with David Aaker at Manhattan Conference Center is a can’t-miss dialogue on quality communication skills. Turning Service into Sales (two sessions) • Thursday, Oct. 22 • Manhattan Conference Center • 9 a.m. or 1:30 p.m.
PrairieStone, Inc. 3266 Kimball Avenue (785) 776-1697 www.prairiestone.net
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Open Source!
“Everybody has a success story in terms of customer relations, so I like to hear from audience members and get participation,” Aaker said. “This is a seminar that is enthusiastic and participatory with each audience.”
These sessions are ideal for any individual in customer service-related positions or professions. Aaker predicts clear, vivid and realistic solutions to be shared from audience perspectives and participation. Aaker refers to high-quality business interactions as building customers for life, an opportunity that is presented with each phone call or visit to a business. Ethics are another topic covered in this program.
Registration/refund deadline Oct. 14 (no refunds after this date). The Turning Service into Sales sessions are $45 for Chamber members; $60 for non-members.
Peer to peer program offers practical, day-to-day information on business operations.
Starting & Growing your food business For entrepreneurs who want to develop and commercialize their food product.
Date: Thursday, Nov. 12, 2015 Time: 3:30 – 5 p.m. After 5 p.m.: Optional social time follows at local restaurant Location: Chamber boardroom, 501 Poyntz Ave.
Speakers to include: Dr. Fadi Aramouni, Kansas State University; Kansas Department of Agriculture representative and a Specialty Food Business Owner
Register at 785-776-8829 or email chamber@manhattan.org. Chamber members and general public are welcome. Registration is limited to 30 attendees and free to attend.
For program questions please contact Daryn Soldan, Trent Armbrust or Kim Dahlsten, 785-776-8829. A partnership program of:
Women in Business Programming Series Year-end events
Program goals • Provide an avenue for business women of all ages, demographics and experiences to learn and share with each other. • Provide an avenue for mentorship connections. • Provide events to develop and expand the network of contacts, peers and friends. • Provide programming to nurture, support, educate and expand the resources of business women in the Manhattan and surrounding region.
Conversations: Roundtables for Women in Business During the Manhattan Chamber’s Conversations, professional women can come together and discuss important topics, including business and quality-of-life issues unique to women in the workforce.
Date: Dec. 3 Keynote: Kristin Brighton, New Boston Creative Group Location: Manhattan Country Club Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Reservations due by Nov. 25
4 Women Workshops Targeted educational programming developed to meet the needs of women in business. Workshop content developed & presented by four volunteer panelists per session. Date: Dec. 16 Topic: From faux pas to intentional action Location: Chamber boardroom Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Bring lunch (beverages provided) Reservations encouraged (attendance limited to 54) Additional information can be found at Manhattanchamber.org/Events & Programs/Women in Business.
Members and general public are invited to attend. To include your name on the programming communication list or questions regarding the new Women in Business programming, contact the Membership Division at 785-776-8829.