A Monthly Publication of the NOVEMBER 2017 Volume 57, Number 11
AT A GLANCE... Election Day . . . . . . . . . . . November 7 Business After Hours . . . . . November 9 Hilton Garden Inn Hotel and Convention Center, 5-7pm 3320 S. Ninth Street Leadership Salina Graduation . . . . . . . . . . . . November 15 Salina Country Club, 5:30-7pm 2101 E. Country Club Road Business After Hours . . . . . December 7 Catholic Charities of Northern Kansas, 5-7pm 1500 S. Ninth Street Details inside!
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Downtown News By Penny Bettles, Salina Downtown, Inc. pbettles@salinadowntown.com • 825-0535
Get your Salina Downtown Holiday Passport stamped for your chance to win! 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 Guy Walker Blue Beacon International VICE CHAIRMAN Dr. Matt Thompson Kansas Wesleyan University CHAIR-ELECT Mark Ritter Crown Distributors, LLC TREASURER Joyce Volk Joyce Volk Insurance Agency, Inc. PAST CHAIRMAN Brian Richardson Occupational Performance Corporation PRESIDENT/CEO Don L. Weiser Salina Area Chamber of Commerce Tina Bartlett Salina Housing Authority Debra Blomquist Accessible Home Care, LLC Jennifer Brantley Schwan’s Global Supply Brandon Ebert Waddell & Reed, Ebert-Stein Group Dr. Verna Fitzsimmons Kansas State University Polytechnic M. Olaf Frandsen Salina Journal Julie Goetz Salina Regional Health Center Dave Hiechel Eagle Technologies Brandon Hughes Harbin Construction Peter Johnston Clark, Mize & Linville, Chtd. Dahx Marrs Marymount Properties, Techniqol Consulting, Kansas Bankers Technologies LuAnn Puvogel Salina Surgical Hospital Michael Spicer Salina Community Theatre Ron Stratman Accurate Electric, Inc. Barb Young Triad Manufacturing Mark Zimmerman Salina Supply Company
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Start your holidays off in downtown Salina and reward yourself with the Downtown Holiday Passport Program! Pick up your holiday passport at any of the 34 participating businesses from the first Holiday Open House on Sunday, November 5th through the second Holiday Open House on Saturday, December 2nd and start collecting stamps! Get your passport stamped at: • ALL 34 businesses - your name will be entered in the drawing 3 times. • 20 businesses - your name will be entered in the drawing 2 times. • 10 businesses - your name will be entered in the drawing 1 time. PRIZES: 3 Grand Prize is $600*, plus extra goodies from downtown merchants! 3 2nd Place is $400* 3 3rd Place is $200* Winner will be announced during the Friday Night Live Holiday Concert on December 8th at the Masonic Center! *All prizes will be awarded in “Downtown Dollars” and must be spent at the 34 participating businesses. Not redeemable for cash.
Meet Spencer Griffin!
Participating Businesses: Ad Astra Books and Coffee House Auld Lang Syne AVON Store Be.YOU.tiful Blushe Boutique Connected-A Fair Trade Store Corkie’s Diner Dagney’s Ice Cream Downtown Overstocks Eccentricity Flipping Fabulous Framing Matters Hays Academy of Hair Design Heart of Dixie Iron Street Coffee Roaster Laura’s Antiques Martinelli’s Little Italy Midwest Music On The Pot Peaceful Body Wellness Retreat Penny Layne Prairieland Market Rebecca Jane’s Salina Blueprint Santa Cruz Burritos Smoky Hill Museum Gift Shop State Farm Insurance Stick it with Streit Sandblasting Storypuncture at Peaceful Body Wellness Retreat The Flower Nook The Market Shop The Wild Hair True Betty Boutique Whiskey Road Antiques and Collectibles
Salina Downtown, Inc. Business Improvement District is excited to welcome Spencer Griffin to the team! Spencer is our new (first ever) Downtown Aesthetic Specialist (DAS). The DAS is an outside visible face of our organization. This role will deliver an important level of service that property owners, business tenants, residents and visitors will come to love. As the eyes, ears and caretaker of downtown Salina, the DAS in uniform is a roving concierge, hands-on helper and a goodwill ambassador for the Business Improvement District. Spencer will create a clean and welcoming Spencer Griffin environment and ensure that the downtown experience is a remarkable one for all. The DAS position was established upon the mission of Salina Downtown Inc. “to champion a healthy and vibrant downtown community.” Be sure to welcome Spencer when you see him out in the downtown community!
CHAMBER NEWS
Ribbon Cuttings
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Heineken Electric Co., Inc. celebrated their new facility at 1627 Sunflower Lane with a Chamber ribbon cutting during their recent Business After Hours!
Aaron & Michelle Peck, new owners of BEL Tree Farm, LLC, 401 S. Holmes Road, celebrate their new venture with a Chamber ribbon cutting!
Chamber to Elect 2018 Board Members
This month, members will receive their ballot to elect four new members to the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Those who are on the ballot include: m Kristy Balthazor, Assurance Partners, LLC m James Lambert, Kansas Gas Service m Scott Owings, MD, KU School of Medicine m Bob Protzman, Rocking M Media m Maria Rapp, DC, Chiropractic Wellness Center m Amber Renfro, Coldwell Banker Antrim-Piper, Wenger Realtors m Brian Schwarz, First Bank Kansas m Father Bobby Smith, Saint Francis Community Services Members are asked to vote for a maximum of FOUR candidates from the slate of eight. Completed ballots must be returned by 5pm on Monday, November 13. 3
CHAMBER NEWS
Chamber Announces a Royal Speaker for Annual Meeting! Dayton Moore, Senior Vice President-Baseball Operations/ General Manager of the Kansas City Royals, will be the featured speaker at the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet and Membership Meeting, Tuesday, January 30, 2018. The banquet will be held in the Arena of the Tony’s Pizza Events Center beginning at 6:30pm. A membership networking reception will be held from 5-6:15pm in Heritage Hall. A silent auction featuring Kansas City Royals memorabilia will be held during the Membership Reception. Also, autographed copies of Mr. Moore’s recent book, “More than a Season,” will be sold in the Events Center lobby. All proceeds from Dayton’s speaking engagement, book sales, and auction will go to his “C” You in the Major Leagues Foundation. The Foundation was created to support youth baseball, education, families in crisis and faithbased programs and organizations. “We are extremely excited to have Dayton Moore as the featured speaker for our Annual Banquet,” stated Guy Walker, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Chamber. “He is a tremendous speaker with a great message. We are looking
Use your voice. VOTE!
The Chamber encourages everyone to exercise their right to vote on Election Day, Tuesday, November 7. This year, three seats on the Salina City Commission and four seats for the USD 305 School Board are on the ballot. To support voters being prepared and informed, the Chamber has posted Candidate Profiles on our website at www.salinakansas.org. If you have questions about voting, contact the Saline County Elections Office at 785-309-5820. 4
forward to a fun and entertaining evening.” The banquet will be held in the arena of the Events Center, at tables of eight which includes dinner. Tickets for Chamber members are $60 per person for the banquet. Tickets for non-members are $85 per person for the banquet. Reservations can be made by Chamber members now through November 30 by calling the Chamber office ticket hotline at 785-827-9310, ext. 123, stopping by the Chamber office, 120 W. Ash, or via email to Sandy Cole at scole@salinakansas.org. Tickets will go on sale to the general public beginning December 1. Tickets will be reserved on a first-come, firstserve basis. A limited number of sponsorships are available. For details regarding the cost and amenities of the sponsorships, contact the Chamber office. The evening will consist of remarks by outgoing Chairman Guy Walker and incoming Chairman Mark Ritter, a brief review of the Chamber’s accomplishments in 2017, and the address by Dayton Moore. For more information on the banquet and Dayton Moore, people can go to the Chamber’s website at www.salinakansas.org.
Visit Salina congratulates the Hilton Garden Inn Hotel and Convention Center, 3320 S. Ninth, on their recent opening! The new facility features 10,000 square feet of meeting space and 97 sleeping rooms. “We are very excited to have this beautiful, new ‘under one roof’ facility to attract new meeting and event planners,” said Jo Ann McClure, convention sales manager for Visit Salina. The Kansas Society of Association Executives (KSAE) featured the sales team from the new property, Director of Sales Dana Bronson and Sales Manager Gala Bloyd, along with McClure on the cover of their new magazine for association executives and planners. “The opening of the Hilton Garden Inn and Convention Center significantly enhances Salina’s ability to attract state and regional groups,” said Sylvia Rice, Visit Salina Director. The hotel is an S&B Motels property, Stanley & Ursula Weilert, owners. S&B also owns the Courtyard by Marriott and Hampton Inn in Salina. Michelle Jensen is the General Manager. Be sure to RSVP for their Business After Hours on November 9 to take a look at this beautiful facility!
VISIT SALINA
Good Sports!
Visit Salina is excited to host the KSHSAA 4A DII State Football Championship, November 25 (the Saturday after Thanksgiving Day) at Salina Stadium. Volunteers for this event are vital to our success. We need volunteers to sell tickets, programs and t-shirts, take tickets, secure the pass gate, and a few other tasks. Kickoff is at 1:00 p.m. and gates will open two hours prior to kickoff at 11:00 a.m. If you are interested in volunteering please contact Tiffany or Kyle at the Chamber office Phone: (785) 827-9301 or e-mail: tbenien@salinakansas.org or kylew@salinakansas.org.
MarqueeWelcomes November 2
ECO MEET State Finals
November 18 Downtown Christmas Festival and Parade of Lights 51st Annual See ‘N Sell Holiday Market Heart Land Toy Show Frosty 5K & Snow Glow Runs November 25 KSHSAA 4A Div II State Football Championship Hunters
A Picture is Worth a Dollars Thousand Words…and Social Engagement, Too! Sense CrowdRiff is a program that brings great visuals to life! With CrowdRiff, Visit Salina is able to gather and showcase user-generated photos and videos on our website. The galleries we have featured are created from travelers, visitors or locals using a specific hashtag, location or keyword pulled from Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. We are then able to grab those photos, pick out which ones best fit that specific gallery, and feature those photos on our website. CrowdRiff also provides an opportunity for us to engage the photographer who posted, thank them, and encourage them to bring their social friends to our galleries. Our first three galleries were created in May of this year and we have seen an increase in followers and engagement. Check out our galleries on www.VisitSalina. org – “#VisitSalina Fan Photos” gallery and the Visit Salina header; www. SalinaKansas.org – “In the Middle of it All” gallery. Use #VisitSalina to be featured on our website and social media pages. And don’t forget to stop by our Social Media pages @VisitSalina and give us a follow! Visit Salina staff Jo Ann McClure and Kyle Weiser present General Manager Jessica Robison and her staff from La Quinta Inn & Suites with a spooky staff snack break! Thanks for being a great Visit Salina partner and submitting room pick up data!
Recent groups Visit Salina worked with and the estimated visitors’ spending they created in the community:
KS Assoc Family and Community $21,557 SJMS Parents Weekend $96,600 KAMU
$12,325
KS/NE Southern Baptist Convention $46,140 Careers and Jobs for America’s Graduates $60,746 Salina Soccer Club Challenger $178,600 KS American Planning Assoc $43,745 KS Land Title Assoc Board
$7,477
KHSAA 4A Div I & II State Volleyball
$220,910 5
MEMBERSHIP NEWS
In The News
SALINA ART CENTER, 242 S. Santa Fe, has named Misty Serene to the position of director of institutional advancement. In her role, she oversees public relations, communications, marketing, memberships, and fundraising for the organization. Most recently Serene served as director of advancement for Prairie View, Inc., a mental health and addiction treatment facility in Newton, KS. In 2005, she completed her bachelor of science degree in leadership studies at Fort Hays State University. She also completed courses in fundraising management, planned giving, major gifts, and fund development sustainability at Indiana University-Purdue University’s School of Philanthropy in Indianapolis. 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. Sixteen service provider partners of Continuum® were recognized at an awards ceremony on October 3 held in Las Vegas. The event was part of the annual users conference, called Navigate 2017. NEXTECH was named Rookie of the Year as the partner with the highest revenue growth since coming onboard in the previous 12 months. Nex-Tech has a Salina location at 104 N. Santa Fe, Suite B. SUMMIT TRUCK GROUP has upgraded their used truck program. The Summit Certified process — which includes a used vehicle inspection, DPF cleaning, PM service, DOT inspection, and detailing for used trucks — has been updated to include medium-duty used trucks as well as heavy, providing coverage for all makes and models in classes 3-8. Customers interested in used trucks that Summit has available or their Summit Certified/Summit Ultimate Truck Warranty, should stop in at 1944A N. Ninth, or visit their website at www.summittruckgroup.com. A Bachelor of Science in secondary education with a technology education endorsement is being launched at KANSAS STATE POLYTECHNIC in fall 2018. The degree option is a collaboration with the University’s
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College of Education and is designed to help address state and national needs for more science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM, educators. Enrolled students will study mechanical, electronic and computer systems curriculum through Kansas State Polytechnic’s engineering technology program while the education pedagogy will be supported by the College of Education. Enrollment in the technology education degree option is now open. For more information about how to apply, contact Kansas State Polytechnic’s admissions office at 785-826-2640 or polytechnic@k-state. edu or Kansas State University’s Center for Student and Professional Services at 785-532-5524 or csps@k-state.edu. STUJO’S has had a great reputation for quality service and customer care for many years in Salina. The new owners, Melissa and Craig Piercy, are committed to carrying on that same great service that you have come to enjoy and count on. There are two locations: 120 N. Broadway with six selfserve bays, seven vacuum stations and turbo dry and under carriage wash; 2200 Planet Ave. provides one automatic and five self-serve bays with eight vacuum stations, two with turbo dry. Credit cards and debit cards accepted, and for extra value you can purchase wash cards at www.Stujos.com or the Planet location. NEX-TECH is pleased to announce that CEO/ General Manager Jimmy Todd was elected to the Board of WTA - Advocates for Rural Broadband. Todd is excited to help WTA fulfill its mission and is looking forward to serving the best interests of the Association and its membership. Todd also serves as a member of WTA’s Public Policy Committee. Nex-Tech is located at 104 N. Santa Fe, Suite B in Salina. Dr. James Hamilton has joined LIVING WELL CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC, 1003 Albert Avenue. He recently graduated with honors from Parker University in Dallas, TX. He has learned how to effectively treat the spine and extremities with the gentle advanced Pulstar Computer. He is also trained to treat children and pregnant patients. He has a Webster certification by the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association. Contact Dr. Hamilton at 785-826-9911.
New Members SALINA INNOVATION FOUNDATION 336 S. Santa Fe • Mary Landes (785) 201-3132 mlandes@salinainnovation.com STUJO’S CAR WASH 2200 Planet Ave., 120 N. Broadway Craig and Melissa Piercy (785) 787-2198 • piercycraig@gmail.com COUNTRY SEASON’S BOUTIQUE 201 S. Fifth Tanya McCall-Cramer and Kimberly Collier (785) 309-6029 MAY CONSTRUCTION 1616 E. Beloit Ave. • Wayne May (785) 452-0280 • maybe620@yahoo.com DEXYP 2200 W. Airfield Drive • Chad Peck (972) 453-3778 beth.gammelggard@dexyp.com SAINT FRANCIS COMMUNITY SERVICES 509 E. Elm • Fr. Robert Smith (785) 825-0541 • robert.smith@st-francis.org INNOVATIVE EXTERIORS 703 E. Eighth Street • Minneapolis, KS Jason Brown • (785) 392-0696 jasrocket@yahoo.com KANSAS BUFFET COMPANY 2351 S. Ninth • David Breiby (785) 823-2787 salina@kellyrestaurantgroup.com SPENCER CLEANING SERVICE PO Box 354 • Ellsworth, KS 67439 Adali Spencer • (785) 259-1164 adalispencer@gmail.com
International Trips 2018
It’s time for the next step in planning our international trips to Greece (March 13-21) and the French Riviera (March 20-28). Those interested in going on one or both trips should contact Sandy Cole at the Chamber – scole@ salinakansas.org or 785-827-9301, ext. 123. Don’t delay!
MEMBERSHIP NEWS
Leadership Salina Class to Graduate
Meet Chamber Member Rachel Dix, Owner of Lamone’s LLC as you read excerpts from our 5-minute/5-question interview. What is it about your business that is unique or special? What separates you from your competitors? Our customers come to Lamone’s to “let their hair down, destress & have fun!” Lamone’s LLC is a rental facility for gatherings. We like to say “You plan the event. We have the place.” We have hosted family reunions, birthday parties, weddings, graduation receptions, baby showers, and more. Additionally, Lamone’s hosts a variety of classes (craft, painting, yoga, jewelry making, and much more!) that has been well received. Friends keep coming back with friends. 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!
Graduation for the Leadership Salina Class of 2017 will be November 15 from 5:30-7pm at the Salina Country Club. The class members will present the group projects developed by this year’s Leadership teams. Graduates receiving their Leadership Salina certificates are:
Gilda Alvarez, City of Salina; Karie Bogart, Greater Salina Community Foundation; Rex Boley, USD 305; Kelly Brown, Smoky Hill, LLC; Jason Bruce, Philips Lighting Company; Julie Carlson, Central National Bank; Chaz Coberly, K•Coe Isom; Rita Cooper, Accounts Receivable Services; Shay Cox, Bennington State Bank; Susan Trafton-Evers, Tony’s Pizza Events Center; Ellen Fixsen, Kansas State University Polytechnic; Josiah Frost, Woods and Durham Chartered; Charlotte Garrett, Kansas Wesleyan University; Kim Gilbertson, First Bank Kansas; Eric Hawk, Waddell & Reed; Linda Henderson, Rolling Hills Zoo; Sheila Jacobo, Salina Regional Health Center; Alisha Jester, Salina Area Technical College; Taylor Knopf, Kansas Banker’s Technologies; Madison Miles, The Mortgage Company; Steve Murrison, The Murrison Group; Jessie Putman, Great Plains Manufacturing; Julia Ramos, City of Salina; Mitch Robinson, Salina Community Economic Dev. Organization; Holly Rook, Allen, Gibbs & Houlik, LC; April Russell, ServiceMaster of Salina; Jennifer Russell, First Bank Kansas; Whitney Vogan, Long McArthur Ford Lincoln; Kyle Weiser, Salina Area Chamber of Commerce/Visit Salina; and Amanda Weishaar, Salina Family YMCA. Congratulation graduates!
Ambassador of the Month Steve Murrison, owner of The Murrison Group and the Steve Murrison Agency Farmers Insurance Group, does it again by being named the Chamber’s Steve Murrison “Ambassador of the Month” for October. “Steve continues as our leading Ambassador, with three new members and a total of 18 for the year! He is doing just great in his first year with us,” said Don Weiser, President/CEO of the Chamber. For his efforts, Steve will receive a $25 Smoky Hill Silver gift certificate. Congratulations Steve! 7
BUSINESS HOURS REFRESHMENTS • TOURS • DOOR PRIZES
Hilton Garden Inn Hotel and Convention Center
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!
3320 S. Ninth Street
Thursday, November 9 5-7pm • $5 per person or Fast Pass The Hilton Garden Inn Hotel and Convention Center is Central Kansas’ newest and most modern hotel and convention center. With nearly 11,000 square feet of space, state of the art AV equipment, an award winning chef and 97 elegantly designed guest rooms, they welcome you to come on out and discover why they are the perfect place for your next party, reception, corporate event or banquet.
Catholic Charities of Northern Kansas 1500 S. Ninth Street
Thursday, December 7 5-7pm • $5 per person or Fast Pass Catholic Charities of Northern Kansas has been serving families in poverty and crisis for nearly 50 years. They offer mental health counseling, pregnancy and adoption support, homeless prevention services, and assistance with food, water, clothing, diapers, hygiene items, and blankets. The staff invites you to hear about additional assistance programs they offer, plus tour their newly renovated offices and check out their thrift store.
Already this year we’ve given away $3,600!
$ It Pays to Attend $ Come on out, network with fellow Chamber members and discover all that Hilton Garden Inn Hotel and Convention Center and Catholic Charities of Northern Kansas have to offer. For reservations, call (785) 827-9301 or email dsmith@salinakansas.org.
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
Check it out at http://www.salinakansasyp.com 11.10.17 • “TOTALLY RAD 80’S PROM GONE BAD” MURDER MYSTERY DINNER 6-9 PM • SALINA COUNTRY CLUB
Start growing out your mullets and break out your hair crimpers for a night of mystery and mayhem! Limited tickets are still available for this fun event! For details, go to: http://web.salinakansas.org/events/SAYP-Murder-Mystery-Totally-Rad-80s-Prom-GoneBad-9540/details
11.16.17 • LUNCH CLUB 12-1PM • CHICK-FIL-A
Join friends and new faces for a delicious lunch at one of Salina’s great eateries!
11.16.17 • THIRSTY THURSDAY 5:30-7:30PM • BLUE SKYE BREWERY AND EATS
Join us as we tour the Brewery, learn about the brewing process and sample some beers! While you are in voting mode…head downtown, grab a SculptureTour Salina brochure/ballot at a crosswalk or business, take the tour and VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE! Everyone, every age, Salinan or visitor, is encouraged to vote. All ballots cast by December 31, 2017 will be counted toward choosing the People’s Choice Award winner! So, share your opinion and VOTE!
Salina Area Chamber of Commerce Presents:
“The New Keys to Retaining Employees” Learning Workshop with
Mike Henke Date: Wednesday, December 6th Time: 8:00 am—10:00 am Where: The Visit Salina Annex What employees are looking for is changing fast, and how to retain employees long term is a moving target! Hear solutions for increasing employee engagement and retention! Through this interactive workshop you will learn: * What are the new 3 Keys to Retention? * How much does pay really matter? * What are proven solutions for any organization?
$40-Chamber of Commerce members $80-non Chamber members RSVP by December 4th to: lbrightbill@salinakansas.org Or call the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce at 785-827-9301 Mike Henke Inc. partners with companies throughout the Midwest in the areas of Training and Development. For more information please call: (308) 379-7775 or visit: mikehenkeinc.com.
Next mailing is December 1st ChamberNET is an inexpensive, direct mail marketing service provided by the Chamber. It is a very cost effective vehicle to promote your product or service. Don’t miss this opportunity to reach a large market with your powerful message. Here are the details to participate: Provide 1350 8.5’’ x 11’’ flyers (not folded) to the Chamber office, 120 W. Ash. The Chamber reserves the right to refuse information, if necessary. Cost is $125 per first page, $50 per additional attached page, and $60 per separate additional pages. New members get their first ChamberNET mailing free.
Your Chamber will collate the flyers and mail them to the entire Chamber membership. The deadline to have your flyers to the Chamber office is 5pm, Wednesday, November 15th!