A Monthly Publication of the JUNE 2017 Volume 57, Number 6
AT A GLANCE... Business After Hours . . . . . . . . . . June 1 Presbyterian Manor 5-7pm, 2601 E. Crawford Smoky Hill River Festival . . . . June 8-11 Oakdale Park Business After Hours . . . . . . . . . June 15 Weis Fire & Safety 5-7pm, 111 E. Pacific Business After Hours . . . . . . . . . . July 6 Comfort Keepers 5-7pm, 121 E. Walnut Details inside!
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Downtown News By Penny Bettles, Salina Downtown, Inc. pbettles@salinadowntown.com • 825-0535
What is Friday Night Live!? 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 Debra Blomquist Accessible Home Care, LLC Brandon Ebert Waddell & Reed, Ebert-Stein Group Scott Eck Philips Lighting 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. Tina Bartlett Salina Housing Authority 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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Friday Night Live (FNL) is a wonderful collaboration of Salina Arts & Humanities, Salina Downtown, Inc. and downtown stakeholders. FNL is an arts and entertainment series designed to increase attendance and participation in arts-related events and to strengthen partnerships with local business owners in the downtown arts district. Each week, FNL will feature music and/or poetry events in restaurants, bars, outdoor plazas and other venues. The FNL series is a combination of free-admission events sponsored by FNL and covercharge events presented by local businesses and promoted through Friday Night Live stakeholders. On the FIRST Friday of every month is #artwalkedition. There is a visual art component which includes area businesses featuring local/regional artists until 7 pm. You can find all Friday Night Live activities on our Facebook page!
June 2nd Art at the Nook: “Flowerful You” is on display 4-7pm; awards for top 3 pieces presented at a party/mixer 7-8:30pm Peaceful Body Wellness Retreat: “Expectorations of an Eclectic Intellect” - Acrylic paintings and charcoal/pastel drawings by Wayne Keeler Santa Fe Window Gallery: Experiments in Theme & Variation by Pamela Harris Salina Art Center: Pulp as Portal: Socially Engaged Hand Papermaking
Save The Date! July 7th Salina Downtown’s first Wine Walk during First Friday Night Live #artwalkedition. Stay up to date on Salina Downtown’s Facebook page! Explore. Experience. Enjoy. Salina Downtown.
“Our Mission is to champion a healthy and vibrant downtown community”
CHAMBER NEWS
Ribbon Cuttings
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PB&J, 110 N. Santa Fe, and Cleary Building Corp, 237A Gold, celebrated their Grand Openings with official Chamber ribbon cutting ceremonies!
Interested in meeting with Chamber board members and staff to chat about your business? Email hmorrical@salinakansas.org or call Hayley at (785) 827-9301 to attend the next Twelve@12 session. At each monthly Twelve@12, 12 Chamber member business representatives have lunch, on us, with Chamber board and staff members to talk about the good, bad, and upcoming in their business and Salina. It is a great opportunity to tell the Chamber how we can better serve your business, as well as a chance to learn more about Chamber programs!
CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to Days Inn, 407 W. Diamond Dr., the winning hotel in the April prize drawing from submitted Room Pick-up Reports. Shown here are Visit Salina staff presenting a Staff Break Package to General Manager Charli Moore (center) and Jennifer Schmitt, Assistant General Manager. THANKS to the Days Inn staff for being a great Visit Salina partner!
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CHAMBER NEWS
Smoky Hill River Festival... best summer Road Trip! Contributed by Kay Quinn, Salina Arts & Humanities For unforgettable summertime memories, head to the Smoky Hill River Festival. From its rockin’ stage acts to good eats to the Artyopolis kids’ camp, the River Festival is your “gotta be there” summer road-trip destination. Many businesses and individuals lend a hand to help stage one of the Midwest’s bestloved community celebrations, all at one shady roadside stop.
Roadside Eats
Take a trip down Food Row to smell the funnel cakes, roasted meats and mouthwatering pizza. More than 30 Festival food vendors offer delectable treats ranging from Texas BBQ to Asian delights. Home-cooked bierocks, gumbo and homemade ice cream are a few of the other tantalizing treats to try.
Music Byways
From live music to rovers to kids’ performers, River Festival entertainment is definitely worth the trip. Four live stages rock Oakdale Park Friday through Sunday from 11am on, after the Thursday night Festival Jam. More than 20 professional touring acts take the stage to play rock ‘n’ roll, bluegrass, alt country, the blues and more. The Bravo Stage features emerging Kansas artists performing indie rock, folk, hip-hop and spoken word.
Camp Artyopolis
A colorful, kid-sized metropolis, Artyopolis challenges children and teens to express themselves in an affirming, experimental setting. Game Street, Lego Lane, free makeand-take crafts at Creation Crossing and the ever-popular face painting and button making are all within Artyopolis city limits. On nearby Arty’s Stage, jugglers, storytellers and balloon artists abound. 4
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The River Festival’s Fine Art and Four Rivers Craft Show invites summer travelers to pull off the road and relax. No rushing around—just a laid-back ambiance that fosters meaningful face-toface chats about art, life and more. The two 2017 art shows feature compelling work by 136 national artists. Mediums include ceramics, wood, sculpture, painting, jewelry, fiber and more. Eight Demonstration artists share and sell traditional to contemporary craft. Surrounding the shows are more than 20 set-innature Art Installations commissioned just for the Festival. Each installation artist reflects the River Festival’s spirit in a unique way. Works range from interactive murals to entrance bridge enhancements to balloon sculpture.
Added Attractions
Other River Festival highlights include a pre-Festival workshop, the Festival Fitness Five races and walks, and the Friday-night Big Band Dance.
VISIT SALINA As you plan your summer road trips, make Salina and the River Festival your “go to” destination. Whether you explore art and music, make new friends or catch up with old ones, this summertime party is for you. Set your sights on the Smoky Hill River Festival, Thursday through Sunday, June 8-11, in shady Oakdale Park.
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Festival Hours
• Thursday, 6-10 pm; Gates open at 4 pm; Festival Jam and food only. • Friday and Saturday, 10 am-10 pm; Gates open at 10 am; Live music begins 11am. • Sunday 10 am-5 pm; Gates open at 10am; Live music begins 11am.
Daily Highlights
• Food vendors – Thursday 4 pm through Sunday close • Friday, Saturday and Sunday Fine Art Show, Four Rivers Craft Show and Art/Craft Demonstrations “Artyopolis” children’s activities, art installations, entertainment and special events • Friday, 7pm Big Band Dance, Heritage Hall, Tony’s Pizza Events Center • Saturday Festival Fitness Five Run/Walk - morning “First Treasures” – Art for Young Collectors –10:30am-3:30pm
Admission Buttons
$10 in advance, $15 at the gate, with children 11 and under FREE. Admission buttons good for entire weekend. Advance admission buttons are available throughout Salina, in select regional cities, at riverfestival. com or by mail (include $2 handling), payable to Smoky Hill River Festival. Advance-price button sales cease at the close of business on Tuesday, June 6.
Location
Oakdale Park, 730 Oakdale Drive, adjacent to the Tony’s Pizza Events Center. Bring your lawn chair; coolers are welcome; NO glass bottles; Pets are NOT allowed. FREE PARKING. For more information, go to www.riverfestival.com, call 785-309-5770 or email: sah@salina.org.
June 2-3
KS State Square Dance 65th Convention
June 14-18
American Dexter Cattle Assoc.
June 14-17
Little Big Horn Assoc.
June 14-16
PIA
June 16-18
Dunbar School Alumni Reunion
June 16-18
Salina Comic Con
June 24-25
KS ASA 8U-16U Fastpitch Softball
June 24
KBCA All Star Game
Dollars Sense Recent groups Visit Salina worked with and the estimated visitors’ spending they created in the community:
KS Assoc of Conservation Districts $16,328 KS County Highway Assoc $46,434 KS State of Wellness $60,264 KSHSAA 4A Div 1 State Baseball/Softball $327,260 KS Disc Golf Assoc $11,235 5
MEMBERSHIP NEWS
In The News
SALINA FAMILY HEALTHCARE CENTER, 651 E. Prescott, recently welcomed five new residents to the Smoky Hill Family Medicine Residency Program: Theresia Neill, MD, from Severy, KS; Cooper Nickel, MD, from Lindsborg, KS; Kent Niss, MD, Pawnee City, NE; Miranda McKellar, MD, Sycamore, KS; and Allison Haynes, MD, Clay Center, KS. We welcome the residents and their families to Salina! The center also congratulates Dr. Rob Freelove for being awarded the Kansas Humanitarian Award and Dr. M. Chantel Long for being awarded the Kansas Exemplary Teaching Award by the Kansas Academy of Family Physicians. 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. Jeffery Thompson, president and CEO of SALINA VORTEX CORPORATION, 1725 Vortex Avenue, was recently elected to the Blue Cross Blue Shield board of directors. Robert Justus, first vice president-investment officer of WELLS FARGO, 118 W. Iron, was a member of a select group of financial advisers who attended the “2017 Client Experience Symposium” in St. Louis. The theme of the symposium was “Putting Clients. First. Always.” SAINT FRANCIS COMMUNITY SERVICES, 509 E. Elm, announces that Susan Henry has been named chief financial officer. Henry brings 30 years of experience in accounting and financial services to the organization. UMB BANK, 100 S. Santa Fe, announces the hiring of Steve Johnson as senior vice president, commercial banking. Johnson has more than 35 years of experience in the financial services industry. He will be responsible for managing and developing client relationships. KANSAS WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY, 100 E. Claflin, announces several faculty and staff changes: Janeane Houchin was named director of nursing education; Carl Rowles has been selected as director of bands;
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Jenni Showman is now the head cheer coach; Kelsey Kieborz is head dance coach; and Cindy Fry, admin. assistant of nursing education is now also asst. director of human resources.
New Members UMAMI BOWL 1000 E. Crawford Tony Dong, Brandon Beikmann umamibowl@yahoo.com GOURMET TO GO 1402 E. Iron • Blake Barrett (785) 820-8888 • loftcatering@yahoo.com BE YOU TIFUL 232 S. Santa Fe • Marcia Storer (785) 452-5776 • storer@carrollsweb.com COMPLETE NUTRITION 2629 Market Place Suite A Andrew Fangmeier • (785) 404-3215 afangmeier@completenutrition.com YOUR BUSINESS MEDIC 537 E. Shipton Road • Merrilee Maddigan (727) 408-0225 • msppmrc@gmail.com LAUCK INSURANCE AGENCY 155 A S. Seventh Christopher Lauck, Brittany Riffel (785) 827-2906 • lauckinnsurance@gmail.com NEWTON CONSULTING 2118 Edgehill • Danny Newton Newton (785) 820-0020 dan.newton@newtonconsulting.net CLEARY BUILDING CORPORATION 237A Gold • Cord Gwennap (785) 515-5800 cgwennap@clearybuilding.com
Meet Chamber Members Rebecca Pauley, Owner and Corey Moye, Co-Owner of Dreadlock Escape Room as you read excerpts from our 5-minute/5-question interview. Can you please give us a three sentence summary of your personal background? I am a full time nurse with Angels Care Home Health, full time mom to two boys and still hold my insurance license in the state of Kansas. Corey works full time at St. Francis Boys home for 15 years and is a father to two children and a grandfather to six beautiful grandkids. What is it about your business that is unique or special? What separates you from your competitors? We are currently the only escape room with a 45 mile radius. We offer team building and can hold up to 20 people in one of our rooms. You are locked in for one hour and must solve puzzles and clues to escape! 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!
Ambassador of the Month
Dana Frederking
Dana Frederking, Assurance Partners, is the Chamber’s “Ambassador of the Month” for May. Dana is in her second year as an Ambassador. She has secured two new members this year. Chamber President/CEO Don Weiser said, “Dana has been a great addition to our Ambassador team. We appreciate her efforts!” Dana will receive a $25 Smoky Hill Silver gift certificate. Congratulations Dana!
MEMBERSHIP NEWS
The Kansas State Square Dance Association will host its 65th Annual Convention at Tony’s Pizza Events Center on June 2 and 3. Over 350 dancers representing several states will be in attendance. Special guest caller for the event is Mike Bramlett from Garland, TX and wellknown cuers Peter & Chama Gomez from Berthoud, CO, will be cueing the round dancing. 2017 American Dexter Cattle Association National Show, Sale and General Meeting will return June 15-17, to the Saline County Livestock and Expo Center. This nationally known show is drawing attendees and families to Salina from all corners of the U.S. Salina’s central location has proven to create larger than normal registration numbers. More than 150 cattle are registered with 300 human attendees expected. This year the National Herdsman Award will be given, along with many educational sessions, and a youth show and sale. The 44th Annual Convention of the Little Big Horn Association will meet in Salina from June 14-17. This group of history buffs continues their mission to promote and exchange knowledge on the life and times of George Armstrong Custer and the Battle of Little Big Horn. More than 100 enthusiasts will travel to Salina and meet up at Quality Inn and Suites for book signings and an educational symposium. They will also travel via bus to locations where Custer had associations, including the sites of the raids along the Solomon and Saline Rivers, the Minneapolis /Lincoln area, Fort Harker, and Fort Hays. Salina welcomes CDFA Oklahoma/Kansas Financing Roundtable on June 8, for a special one-day conference hosted at Kansas State University Polytechnic. This event will feature a number of economic development finance experts from around the state discussing development finance tools, authorities, resources and approaches, and how these can affect the Oklahoma/Kansas economy going forward. The lunch session from Noon-1:15pm is “Financing the Applied Aviation Research Center at Kansas State”. Kansas State Polytechnic is one of the first, and still one of the few, universities in the country to offer a bachelor’s degree in unmanned aircraft systems. The UAS program is the principle initiative of the University’s Applied Aviation Research Center. This special luncheon session will feature the story of how the AARC was financed through an innovated public-private partnership between the University, the City, and their partners. Speakers include Kurt Barnhart, Associate Dean of Research, Kansas State University; Jason A. Gage, City Manager, City of Salina; and Tim Rogers, Executive Director, Salina Airport Authority.
Updates for Salina Comic Con fans!! This new event premiers at the Tony’s Pizza Events Center, June 17 and 18. Update: There will be a Cosplay Contest on Saturday, June 17 at 4pm. Individuals and groups need to sign up by 3pm to participate. There is no age limit and all contestants will be judged in one contest. Family friendly costumes only please! Prizes: 1st place - $200, 2nd Place - $100 and 3rd place - $50! Update: Artists Cullen Bunn and Jimmy Johnston will be in attendance, signing autographs. Bunn is best known for his work on comic books including X-Men and Deadpool miniseries for Marvel Comics. Jimmy Johnston is a comic book writer best known for the IDW series Micronauts. Tickets on sale NOW at the Tony’s Pizza Events Center, $7 in advance, $10 at the door. Kids eight & under FREE! Show is 10am-6pm each day.
Looking for the latest, relevant social media marketing information? Type in “Salina Area Chamber of Commerce: Social Media Club” in the Facebook search bar to join 80+ Chamber members in a free, continuous information share. For more information contact Hayley at 827-9301 or hmorrical@salinakansas.org.
2017 “Business After Hours” Fast Pass is on sale now! For $30, the pass will gain you admittance to all Chamber After Hour events throughout the year. To order your 2017 Fast Pass, contact Delta at the Chamber office, 827-9301 or email dbryant@salinakansas.org
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BUSINESS HOURS REFRESHMENTS • TOURS • DOOR PRIZES
Presbyterian Manor
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!
2601 E. Crawford
Thursday, June 1 5-7pm • $5 per person or Fast Pass Presbyterian Manor is the only nonprofit, senior living community offering assisted living, long-term care/skilled nursing, rehabilitation, home health care and memory care on-site in Salina. This gives their residents peace of mind through priority access and a variety of care, all in the privacy of their own room(s). You’ll meet residents who’ve shaped their senior lifestyle to live the way they want to live and realize why they often tell Salina Presbyterian Manor staff they wish they’d moved there sooner.
Weis Fire & Safety 111 E. Pacific
Thursday, June 15 5-7pm • $5 per person or Fast Pass Weis Fire & Safety have been doing business in Salina since 1963. Weis Fire manufactures, sells, and services products to America’s heroes, Firefighters and First responders. Their products made here are sold internationally. Come tour their facility, watch demos and discover why they are one of America’s leading fire equipment companies!
Comfort Keepers 121 E. Walnut St
Thursday, July 6 5-7pm • $5 per person or Fast Pass Comfort Keepers is a leading provider of in-home care services. Their expert caregivers provide customized care plans that may include personal care and companionship-homemaker services. They help seniors and other adults live an independent, quality life. Already this year we’ve given $2,300 away! It pays to attend!! Come on out, network with fellow Chamber members and discover all that Salina Presbyterian Manor, Weis Fire & Safety and Comfort Keepers 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
Salina…Something to Smile About! Several months ago, Visit Salina contracted with a marketing firm to conduct a ‘Destination Scan’ of our Salina hospitality industry. A family came to Salina and spent a long weekend, staying in two hotels, eating in several restaurants, and taking advantage of nearly every attraction in the community. We shared the results of their subsequent report with the participating businesses. Nearly all was quite positive. One negative comment in the report was a big eyeopener for us – that in general there weren’t many people smiling! Starting with our National Travel and Tourism campaign in May, we have taken on the challenge to remind our hospitality staffers that there is a LOT to smile about in Salina… beautiful public art, a wonderful zoo, excellent museums, great entertainment from concerts and theatre to golf and wine walks! So, come on Salina…SMILE!