A Monthly Publication of the OCTOBER 2016 Volume 56, Number 10
AT A GLANCE... Candidates Forum . . . . . . . . October 6 Visit Salina Annex 120 W. Ash, 6-9pm Business After Hours . . . . . October 13 Scouting Museum Economic Outlook Conference . . . . . . . . . . . . October 28 Salina Country Club Business Hall of Fame . . . November 2 Salina Country Club, Noon-1:30pm Details inside!
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Downtown News By Penny Bettles, Salina Downtown, Inc. pbettles@salinadowntown.com • 825-0535
Salina Downtown welcomes Paul Roberts as the newest SDI Board Member OFFICIAL PUBLICATION The Salina Area Chamber of Commerce Chamber Connection (USPS 478-100) is published monthly by the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce, 120 W. Ash, Salina, Kansas 67401. Periodical Postage paid at Salina, Kansas. Subscription rate to members is $1.25 per year. Sylvia A. Rice, Editor. Consolidated Printing, layout and design. Postmaster: Send address changes to: Chamber Connection, PO Box 586, Salina, KS 67402-0586.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHAIRMAN Brian Richardson Occupational Performance Corporation VICE CHAIRMAN Mark Ritter Crown Distributors, LLC CHAIR-ELECT Guy Walker Blue Beacon International TREASURER Trey Mowery Central National Bank PAST CHAIRMAN Frank Hampton Hampton Financial, LLC PRESIDENT/CEO Don L. Weiser Salina Area Chamber of Commerce Debra Blomquist Accessible Home Care, LLC Brandon Ebert Waddell & Reed, Ebert-Stein Group Dr. Verna Fitzsimmons Kansas State University Salina M. Olaf Frandsen Salina Journal Julie Goetz Salina Regional Health Center Greg Goode Stuart Hieger Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Peter Johnston Clark, Mize & Linville, Chtd. Tina Lewis Salina Housing Authority Ashley McArthur Long McArthur Ford Michael Spicer Salina Community Theatre, Inc. Ron Stratman Accurate Electric, Inc. Matt Thompson Kansas Wesleyan University Joyce Volk Joyce Volk Insurance Agency, Inc. Frieda Mai Weis PKM Steel Service Mark Zimmerman Salina Supply Company
Salina Downtown, Inc./Business Improvement District #1Board of Directors is an all-volunteer organization that consists of thirteen downtown enthusiasts, business owners and downtown property owners. In September of 2016, Mayor Crawford appointed new member Paul Roberts, Assurance Partners to the Salina Downtown, Inc./ Business Improvement District #1 Board of Directors. During the same appointment, Larry Bunker, Peaceful Body Wellness Retreat; and Monte Shadwick were also re-appointed to run another term. “I’m excited to lend my time and talents to Salina Downtown Inc. so that I may play a small part in some of the major changes coming to our downtown area. I think as a community we are at the forefront of some very special projects for our downtown area and can’t wait to see the impact it will have on our city. I started my career with Assurance Paul Roberts Partners almost 9 years ago when our office was downtown and when I heard the news we were moving back downtown in a new building I could not have been happier.” ~Paul Roberts, Assurance Partners Salina Downtown, Inc. / Business Improvement District #1 Board of Directors Monte Shadwick, Blue Skye Brewery & Eats, Board President; Lee Legleiter, Hampton & Royce, Vice-President; Wayne DeBey, The Flower Nook, Treasurer; Larry Bunker, Peaceful Body Wellness Retreat, Secretary; Dan Martin, ISG Technology, Past-President; Brian Richardson, Occupational Performance Corporation; Laura Underwood, Laura’s Antiques & Internet Sales; Monty Gilliam, Prime Property; Mindi Davidson, First Bank Kansas; Tyler Paulson, Hays Academy of Hair Design; Paul Roberts, Assurance Partners; Chad Koehn, United Capital Management; Pat Beatty, Overland Property Group
We’re back…and deader than ever!
Zombie Pub Crawl, Part III...Return of the Deadeye!! How does it look when the dead walk the streets? Join us October 29th from 4:00-8:00 P.M. when zombies awake from a fitful slumber to crawl in Salina Downtown’s third annual Zombie Pub Crawl! Registration is NOW open! Visit Salina Downtown’s Facebook event page to register and for more details! Early registration closes October 14th!
Bring those little ghosts and goblins to Salina Downtown’s Annual Big BooRama! Monday, October 31st merchants will be ready to treat your tricksters from 4:00-5:30 P.M.!
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CHAMBER NEWS
SAYP News
Connecting Salina’s young talent to volunteering is the focus of the Salina Area Young Professional’s (SAYP) Board Training on November 2 at 5:30pm in the Visit Salina Annex. The evening kicks off with attorney John Mize of Clark, Mize & Linville, Chtd. giving a presentation about the duties of serving on a board. Shortly after, all attendees are invited to network with the non-profits in attendance. In the past, non-profits have used this time to recruit new board members, committee members, and volunteers. If you and your organization are interested in attending, please contact Hayley Morrical at 785-8279301 or hmorrical@salinakansas.org.
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App-ropriate Marketing Tool! Since September 1, the brand-new Salina Chamber App has put the spotlight on Chamber member businesses. Through directories in categories such as Stay, Shop, Dine, Transportation, and Things To Do, all member businesses have their address, contact information, and social media links (if applicable) available by category in the App’s directory. In addition to the connection to local businesses, users have the ability to access the most recent Visit Salina Guide, find local news outlets, discounts to local businesses, the Salina Bicentennial Center calendar, and an up-to-date Chamber event calendar. Coming soon…a comprehensive Community Calendar! The app serves as a one-stop-shop for Salina’s many visitors, especially those in town for an event, conference, or convention. The app will allow meeting planners to access a custom, secure conference function to present their attendees, with information about local attractions, speaker bios, event schedule, venue maps, and more! Download the Salina Chamber App in the Google Play Store and the App Store. For questions regarding the App, please contact Hayley Morrical at the Chamber of, 785-827-9301 or hmorrical@salinakansas.org.
OCCK to host 26th Annual Employment Expo at Central Mall The 26th Annual Employment Expo is scheduled for Thursday, October 6th from Noon-6pm at Salina’s Central Mall. The event is jointly sponsored by a partnership between The Salina Area Chamber of Commerce, Central Mall, Rocking M Radio, Eagle Communications, Salina Human Resource Management Association (SHRMA), Salina Regional Health Center, Project Search, KansasWorks, and Workforce Solutions of OCCK, Inc. This year’s event will feature regional employers looking to hire employees to fill their open positions. Area employers have the opportunity to set up a booth to talk about hiring needs both now and in the future at their business. They are encouraged to bring applications and conduct on-site interviews. Job applicants are expected to come from all over the area. Rocking M Radio will have a live remote on site and employers will have the opportunity to voice their hiring needs live during the event. Prospective employees are encouraged to attend to learn more about the hiring needs of business, brush up on their job search skills, and network with others. KansasWorks will also have their mobile unit available for this event. This event is an incredible opportunity for hiring businesses to reach multiple job seekers at one time and booths are now available. To reserve a booth, please contact Shanna Sowers at 785-827-9383 ext 176, or ssowers@occk.com. 3
CHAMBER NEWS
Fiorina to Speak at Chamber Annual Meeting Carly Fiorina, Chairman and CEO, Hewlett-Packard Company which includes dinner). Tickets for Chamber members are $60 (1999-2005), best-selling author, and challenger for the 2016 per person for the banquet. Tickets for non-members are $85 per Republican Presidential Nomination, will be the featured person for the banquet. Reservations can be made by Chamber speaker at the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce Annual members now through November 30 by calling the Chamber office Banquet and Membership Meeting, ticket hotline at 1-785-827-9310, ext. 123, Chamber Annual Wednesday, February 8, 2017. The banquet stopping by the Chamber office, 120 W. Ash, Meeting will be held in the Arena of the Salina or email Sandy Cole at scole@salinakansas. Bicentennial Center beginning at 6:30pm. Wednesday, February 8 org. Tickets will go on sale to the general A membership networking reception will be public beginning December 1. Tickets will be Salina Bicentennial held from 5-6:15pm in Heritage Hall of the reserved on a first-come, first-serve basis. Center Bicentennial Center. A limited number of sponsorships are “We are extremely excited to have Carly available. For details regarding the cost and Membership Reception Fiorina as the featured speaker for our Annual amenities of the sponsorships, persons can 5-6:15pm Banquet,” stated Brian Richardson, Chairman contact the Chamber office. Banquet & Program of the Board of Directors of the Chamber. The evening will consist of remarks by “Not only is she one of the top female outgoing Chairman Brian Richardson and 6:30pm executives in the United States, she has a great incoming Chairman Guy Walker, a brief message regarding how human potential is a limitless and a review of the Chamber’s accomplishments in 2016, and the uniquely powerful resource that can be unlocked. We are looking address by Carly Fiorina. forward to an enlightening and entertaining evening.” For more information on the banquet and Carly Fiorina, people The banquet will be held on the floor of the arena (tables of eight can go to the Chamber’s website at www.salinakansas.org.
Three to be Inducted to Salina Business Hall of Fame Henry H. Sudendorf
Robert J. Laubengayer
Sidney Reitz
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Three prominent Salina business persons have been selected to be inducted into the 2016 class of the Salina Business Hall of Fame. They are: Henry H. Sudendorf, businessman and one of the founders of Wesleyan University in Salina (Pioneer Category, 1858-1925); Robert J. Laubengayer, prominent Kansas newspaper publisher, entrepreneur, businessman, former publisher and owner of The Salina Journal, and founder of KSAL Radio (Historic Category, 1926-1975); and Sidney Reitz, Partner in the law firm of Hampton & Royce, LC (Contemporary Category 1976-present). The induction ceremony will be held Wednesday, November 2, noon-1:30pm, at the Salina Country Club. Robert D. Simari, M.D., Executive Dean, University of Kansas School of Medicine, will be the featured speaker. The Salina Business Hall of Fame was established by the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce in 2005. Its purpose is to recognize and honor Salina business leaders, both past and present, who have made extraordinary contributions to Salina, earned the respect of the local community and called attention to the Free Enterprise system and its value to our country and citizens in shaping Salina’s way of life. Each inductee will be recognized with a commemorative plaque. In addition, plaques honoring each inductee will be displayed at the Chamber office, 120 W. Ash. A biography of each inductee will be printed and distributed at the luncheon. Tickets for the induction ceremony are $20 per person and can be purchased by calling the Chamber office, 827-9301, emailing scole@salinakansas.org, or purchasing online at the Chamber’s home page, www.salinakansas.org.
VISIT SALINA
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The KSHSAA 4A DI and DII State Volleyball Tournaments will be held at the Bicentennial Center, October 28-29. This event will bring 16 teams, plus officials, fans and spectators to the Salina Bicentennial Center for quality competition. The tournaments are estimated to provide more than $218,000 in direct visitor spending over the 2-day event. On Friday morning, 8 teams in the 4A DII class will begin with opening ceremonies followed by pool play. Game times are scheduled for 8:30, 9:30, 10:30, 11:30am, 12:30 and 1:30pm. Friday afternoon, 8 teams in the 4A DI class will begin with opening ceremonies followed by pool play. Game times are scheduled for 3:30, 4:30, 5:30, 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30pm. Semifinal, Consolation and Championship games will be played on Saturday in both divisions with 4A DII game times scheduled at 10am and 11:30am, and 4A DI games times set for 2pm and 3:30pm. Ticket prices are $9 for Adults and $7 for Students K-12. Tickets can be purchased on-line after October 10 at www.BicentennialCenter.com or at the Salina Bicentennial Center box office throughout the event. Interested in volunteering at the event? Visit Salina is currently recruiting team hosts that would be willing to assist with directing the teams at opening ceremonies introductions and awards. If you would like to volunteer please contact Tiffany at the Chamber office Phone: (785) 827-9310x130 or E-mail: tbenien@salinakansas.org Once teams qualify, brackets will be posted at www.kshsaa.org. CONGRATULATIONS to the Comfort Suites, winner of our September Room Pickup Report drawing. Tiffany Benien and Kyle Weiser of the Visit Salina Sports staff, present $100 in Smoky Hill Silver to Shelley Donaldson, General Manager of Comfort Suites.
Sep 30-10/1 United Methodist Lay Servant School October 1
Salina District of UM Women
Oct 14-16
Midwest Kansas Soccer Cup
Oct 19-21
KS Assoc of Nutrition & Food Service Professionals
Oct 21-23
66th Annual Saline CO Bridge Tournament
Oct 28-29
KSHSAA 4A Div I & II Volleyball Tournament
Dollars Sense Recent groups Visit Salina worked with and the estimated visitors’ spending they created in the community:
Charity Horse Show $19,298 KS Animal Control Assn $17,017 KS Horseshoe Tourn $26,780 NC Sunflower Fair $58,554 KDOT Aviation Air Tour $6,205 Class Reunions
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The Kansas Association of Nutrition and Food Service Professionals will have their annual conference in Salina at the Saline County Expo Center October 19-21. Over 150 people are expected to attend programming that includes FDA Food Codes, food safety and active shooter training. The convention delegates will be bringing items to donate to a local Salina charity and enjoy activities hosted by Visit Salina during free time. 5
MEMBERSHIP NEWS
In The News The Salina Kennel Club (SKC) will be hosting “FUR & FUN DAY IN THE PARK,” on Saturday, October 22, 2016, from 10am to 2pm in Oakdale Park. The event will provide members of the Salina community with music, food, and activities for pets and pet parents. We are encouraging participation from all area veterinarians, businesses that deal with pet products, groomers, care facilities, crafters of pet accessories and all pet lovers in general. SKC wants to raise awareness of the Salina Kennel Club and the education and training opportunities it has to offer. Sponsorships are available. For more info contact Carol Roker at 785-820-7050 or roker.carol@gmail.com. GOT NEWS? Do you have news to share about your business or organization? Email srice@salinakansas.org and we’ll publish it in an upcoming issue of Chamber Connection. WORLD TRAVEL BUCKET LIST announces Last Free Travel Seminar in 2016, River Cruising-Part 2. Learn about options for river cruising in the U.S., as well as overseas. There is a presentation at the Salina Public Library, Community Learning Room, October 18, 5:30-6:30 pm. Light snacks provided. Guest Speaker from Avalon Waterways, recently featured on HGTV. Ask how you can get a $200 discount per person on 2016 Avalon cruises. RSVP before October 18 by phone (785477-1559) or email (mike@worldtravelbucketlist. com) and attend to be entered for $100 gift card. KC&G BUSINESS APPRAISAL ASSOCIATES, INC. was a sponsor of the 17th annual Fall ESOP Conference presented by the Heart of America Chapter of The ESOP Association. An ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) is an employeeowner program that provides a company’s workforce with an ownership interest in the company. KC&G owners, Stephanie Carlin and Melissa Goetz, were attendees at the conference, where companies and their employee-owners learned various strategies to create a successful employee-owner culture, while ESOP professionals studied the more technical aspects of ESOPs such as trustee requirements, valuation of shares, distributions and financing alternatives. The conference was held September 1, 2016 in Overland Park, KS. For more information about ESOPs and their role as a business owner exit strategy, contact Stephanie Carlin (scarlin@kcgvalue.com) or Melissa Goetz (mgoetz@kcgvalue.com).
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SALINA REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER welcomes Kraig Bertram II, D.O. to Salina Pediatric Care. Dr. Bertram earned his medical degree from the Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences in KC, MO, and completed his residency at Children’s Mercy Hospital. Welcome Dr. Bertram! The professional education and outreach department on KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY’S POLYTECHNIC CAMPUS is officially home. The OUTREACH CENTER, a new facility dedicated to the department’s community and professional development services, opened its doors Sept. 8 following a ribbon-cutting ceremony on the north corridor of the Polytechnic Campus. For years, professional education and outreach has been offering a multitude of diverse training programs, professional development resources, K-12 collaborations and civic engagement opportunities. The Outreach Center is in the north corridor of the campus, which is an area Kansas State Polytechnic plans on redeveloping, starting with the addition of K-State Research and Extension. Details about building renovations and a timeline are forthcoming. For questions about the Outreach Center or to learn more about the program offerings of professional education and outreach, contact Danielle Brown at 785-826-2633 or profed@k-state.edu.
Economic Outlook Conference to be held October 28 The Salina Area Chamber of Commerce and the Center for Economic Development and Business Research at Wichita State University, invite you to attend the 2016 Annual Salina Economic Outlook Conference on Friday, October 28 at the Salina Country Club (2101 E Country Club Road, Salina, KS 67401).Cost is $75 per person and includes lunch. The conference will provide insights into the current economy by addressing economic topics that impact the community, region and state including real estate forecast and the new Fair Labor Standards Act’s wage and hour regulations. For more information, or to register for the event, visit the conference website at www.salina.cedbr.org.
New Members MAYER’S ORNAMENTAL IRONWORK 318 E. Ellsworth • Kevin Mayer (785) 643-5029 ironman_mayer@hotmail.com THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE BY FONTELLA 239 N. Santa Fe • Fontella Knowlton (817) 771-9790 fontellaknowlton@yahoo.com SMOKY HILL QUILTING 2200 Brookefield Drive • Becky Peterson (620) 680-1790 bredhead52@sbcglobal.net THE HIDEAWAY 640 Willis Ave. • Matthew Stewart (785) 502-5322 hideawaysalina@gmail.com CRUISE PLANNERS 617 Starlight Drive Cindi and Lonnie Morris (785) 484-2050 cmorris@cruiseplanners.com JENSEN’S LIQUOR, LLC 2015 S. Ohio Bonnie Jensen, Arlan Jensen (785) 825-0134 jensenbonnie@sbcglobal.net
Ambassador of the Month Dana Frederking, Finance Administrator for Assurance Partners, has been named “Ambassador of Dana Frederking the Month” for September. Dana is one of our newest Ambassadors, and has already secured three new members. “Dana has been a great addition to the Ambassador team, and is doing a really fine job for the Chamber,” commented Don Weiser, Chamber President/CEO. For her efforts, Dana will receive a $25 Smoky Hill Silver Gift Certificate. Congratulations Dana!
MEMBERSHIP NEWS
Ribbon Cuttings
These Chamber member businesses recently celebrated milestones with an official Chamber ribbon cutting!
Meet Chamber Members Karie Bogart, Lisa Holmes & misty Affholder, Owners of Flipping Fabulous as you read excerpts from our 5-minute/ 5-question interview. Can you please give us a three sentence summary of your personal background?
New Outreach Center at Kansas State University Polytechnic, 2310 Centennial Rd
Flipping Fabulous is a three person team, made up of Karie Bogart, Lisa Holmes and Misty Affholder. We are all three longtime residents of Salina, have chosen to raise our families here, and now have a flourishing business in downtown Salina. What is it about your business that is unique or special? What separates you from your competitors? Because there are three of us, we can appeal to a very wide audience, which perhaps separates us a bit from similar businesses. We are also very supportive of like-minded stores, which cultivate a positive market for our industry. We also offer custom work.
Little Lambs Preschool, Christ the King Lutheran Church, 111 W. Magnolia
In general, how is demand for your product or service? We have been extremely busy; Lisa & Karie consistently have a wait list for custom work and we have seen a steady increase in consistent traffic and sales since we moved on up to the north side of Santa Fe, as well as joining the Chamber! What are some of the plans you have for the future of your business?
Re-opening of Laura’s Antiques, 109 S. Santa Fe
We held our first workshop September 14 using Saltwash, and it was fantastic - you can see our workshop photos on Facebook, and stay tuned for the next workshop. We hope our business continues to bloom, expanding to creative vendors, workshops, and festivals. We are very blessed and grateful that the community & surrounding areas have embraced our creativity! See the entire interview, and others, posted at www.salinakansas.org/chamber/take_5.aspx Want to be interviewed about your business? Contact info@salinakansas.org!
Opening of Salina Regional Orthopedic Clinic, 520 S. Santa Fe, Ste 240
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BUSINESS HOURS REFRESHMENTS • TOURS • DOOR PRIZES
Museum of Scouting
PERIODICAL POSTAGE PAID SALINA, KS 67401 120 W. Ash, P.O. Box 586 • Salina, KS 67402-0586 785-827-9301 • fx 785-827-9758 • www.salinakansas.org HELP US KEEP YOUR ADDRESS CORRECT If address is wrong in any respect, please correct directly on the label and return to Chamber of Commerce. Thank You!
1100 W. Diamond Drive CKF Yesteryear Campus
Thursday, October 13 5-7pm • $5 per person or Fast Pass The Museum of Scouting collects, preserves, and memorializes artifacts of the history of Boys and Girls scouting in North Central Kansas. The Museum of Scouting would like to welcome you to take a walk through the facility to learn more about your local scouts. In addition, traditional scouting food, cooked in cast iron cookware will be served. They look forward to meeting you! Come out, network with fellow Chamber members and truly experience what the Scouting Museum is all about!
For reservations call 827-9301 or email dsmith@salinakansas.org DOOR PRIZES (MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN) $100 CASH ATTENDANCE DRAWING $500, $500, $1,000 MEMBERSHIP DRAWINGS
So far this year, $4,500 has been given away. It Pays to Attend!!
REMINDER! The sales tax rate in Salina will change from 8.4% to 8.75%, effective October 1, 2016. Businesses are reminded to update their point of sale systems accordingly. For more information, visit www.salina-ks.gov/salestax
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Let’s Get Social! This year, a reported 78% of Americans have/had a social media profile on at least one platform. The steady increase of consumers flocking to Google to find information on businesses and social media to interact with local business has caused companies to increase their marketing strategy to include online promotions and advertising. Are you one of them? The Salina Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a three part series to assist members in learning about and creating an online marketing strategy. Each session will be held in the Visit Salina Annex from 9-11am. Kicking off the series on October 26 is “Gaining Customers Through Social Media”, a session on utilizing social platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and et cetera, to reach potential customers with a consistent, brandaccurate message. The following sessions are “Free Marketing/Design Tools you Should be Using”- November 16 and “Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Analytics” - December 14. To attend any of the sessions register at http://bit.ly/chambersocialmedia. Each session is $20 or $50 for all three.
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