May 2009, Volume 5, Issue 5, www.manhattan.org A publication of the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce Congratulations Graduates! On April 22 at the Manhattan Country c) how strongly you believe in your ability to When asked how she balances work and Club, the Leadership Manhattan Class of reach that goal. family, Suzie answered that having a strong 2009 Graduation took place, with over support system and her time management 100 people in attendance. Sue Maes, with Coach Suzie Fritz also shared an inspiring skills have been the keys. Another question K-State Division of Continuing Education, quote: “Confidence is derived from demon- she received was, “how do you motivate received the Distinguished Service Alumni strated ability.” She also told that to be a Continued on page 10 Award. The Leadership Manhattan Scholar- leader you must: ship Award recipient was Rock Creek senior, a) manage conflict (the Contact us: Tyler Umscheid. Tyler plans to attend ability to influence and 501 Poyntz Avenue Kansas State University this fall and major motivate helps) Manhattan, KS, 66502-6005 in Mechanical Engineering. b) have knowledge 785-776-8829 phone (who you know gets 785-776-0679 fax K-State Head Volleyball Coach Suzie Fritz you there, who you are [email protected] was the featured speaker. She shared that keeps you there) www.manhattan.org leadership is “the ability to motivate to a c) have good character TDD Kansas Relay Center: common goal.” Suzie said you have to mold (must be fair, have 800-766-3777 people, develop them, and show them what genuine care and con- to do. She told of her favorite leadership cern. They don’t care book, “In Pursuit of Excellence” by Terry how much you know Orlick and gave some highlights from it; unless they know how excellence in any organization is based on: much you care) a) how well you know where you want to go, d) pay attention (evalu- b) how much you really want to get there ate and measure (you have to be willing to sacrifice, there is progress). K-State Head Volleyball Coach Suzie Fritz was the featured a fine line between good and great), and speaker at the Leadership Manhattan Graduation. Little Apple Dollars – Great Gift Ideas Easy to Get: Your Manhattan Area Cham- The Little Apple® Dollars program is ber of Commerce and its Retail Committee underwritten and guaranteed by the Man- are working hard to keep shopping dollars hattan Area Chamber of Commerce. Each Let’s Do Lunch will be held on Wednesday, May 13 in Manhattan. One program offered in this gift check includes a list of partner busi- at the Manhattan Country Club. area is Little Apple® Dollars. Little Apple® nesses – retailers, restaurants and service Dollars checks may be purchased at the providers – who will accept the checks – We are honored to have Dr. C. Clyde Jones as our event speaker. Clyde came to Chamber at no cost other than the face a total of 58 businesses in all. Manhattan in 1960 and became the first Dean of the College of Business Administra- dollar of the check. tion at Kansas State University; he in 1986 as Professor of Management. A native of Businesses That Accept Little Apple® Huntington, West Virginia, he graduated from Marshall College in 1944 and completed Little Apple® Dollars can be used for any Dollars: a PhD degree at Northwestern University in 1954. He served in the United States Navy occasion: 4 Olives Wine Bar in World War II. Clyde served as President (now entitled Chairman) of the Manhattan • Graduations Alliance Property Management, Inc. Area Chamber of Commerce in 1965 and has continued his membership and involve- • Mother's & Father's Day gifts Ann-A-Lee's ment with the Chamber since. • Weddings Baskin Robbins • Employee incentives Ben Franklin Crafts & Frame Shop Sponsor: • Achievement awards Best Buy • Holiday bonuses Blueville Nursery, Inc. ★ • Birthdays Borck Brothers Clothing • Anniversaries Brown's Shoe Fit Co Let's Do Lunch will begin at 11:30 am with a time to network followed by a hot, Burger King luncheon buffet at 11:45 am. In order to allow members plenty of time to arrive They are the perfect gift for that person Campus Hairstyling and/or network, the program will begin at 12:15 pm. The event is scheduled to who has everything. Carlos O'Kelly's end by 12:45 pm in order that our members may return to their businesses no later Copies 4 Less, Inc. than 1:00 pm. Cost is $15 for members; $30 for non members. To register call Continued on page 2 785-776-8829 Page 2 Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce Little Apple® Business Review May 2009 The mission of the Man h a ttan Area Cha m b er of Com m e r ce is to fos t er a changing envi ro n m e n t for business success that enhances the quality of life in our reg i o n . We market the re g i o n ,a dvocate for bu s i n e s s ,and provide servi c es to our members and custom e r s . Are you intere s t ed in being a member of the Man h a ttan Area Linda Weis, Chairperson of the Manhat- Cha m b er of Com m e r ce? Giv e Kim a call at 776-8829 for more in fo rm at i o n . tan Area Chamber of Commerce Board, presented Mark Hatesohl with a plaque This is a publication of the Man h a ttan Area Cha m b er of Com m e r ce – all adver tising is the res po n s i b i l i t y of The Man h a ttan Merc u r y. in appreciation of his service as To place an ad or for more inform at i o n , cont a c t Jemie Wataha at Mayor of Manhattan at a reception 77 6 - 2 2 0 0 , ext. 231 or classdisplay@ t h e m e rc u r y.co m . at the Chamber on April 21. The “Brown Bag Lunch Series” is a partnership between the Kansas Small Business Development Center and the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce. The workshops are designed to add skills and strategies to your tool box that will help you adapt to the ever-changing environment we are experiencing in 2009. Presenters will be: John Addessi, Scott Taddiken and Rick LeJuerrne, consultants from the Washburn University. The seminars are offered free of charge. May 6 June 3 Marketing on a Shoestring Retail Merchandising May 20 June 17 Harnessing the Power of E-Newsletters Considerations of Buying or Selling a Business You bring your lunch…..The Chamber will provide soft drinks and water. Time: 11:30am-1:00pm Presenters will begin promptly at 11:45am. Where: Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce Boardroom, 501 Poyntz Ave. Space is limited; reservations are required. Please call 776-8829 to register. Little Apple Dollars – Kansas Kollection RadioShack - Manhattan ★ K-State Superstore Ray's Apple Market - Down t own Great Gift Ideas KVC Behavioral HealthCare Ray's Apple Market - Westside Continued from page 1 Lady Borck Clothing The Pathfinder Country Stampede Little Apple Toyota Honda ★ Traig Consulting Danenberg Jewelers Little Caesars Pizza Tractor Supply Company Dry Clean City M&S Plumbing, Inc. 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