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.

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The person whose cise, uncluttered on-air announce- Davis, LC ★, Dean Garcia of name was drawn for $400 cash ments to an educated and afflu- Briggs Auto Group, Inc. ★, Jay was not present, so the cash will ent listenership that businesses Terrill of Community First roll to $450 at the May Business are looking to reach. Every cham- National Bank ★, Rich Powers of After Hours event. ber member has a message to Covan World-Wide Moving, Inc., deliver, and KPR listeners look Merry Crough of Flint Hills You are invited favorably on companies that sup- Radio, Joanne Hercules of port their favorite radio station. Bartlett & West, Inc., Diane to attend Freeby of Waddell & Reed, Deb- Business After Hours Individual supporters and busi- bie Regester, Andrea Zeiber of Wednesday, May 20 ness partners account for nearly Tastefully Simple, Sheri Holt of two-thirds KPR's budget, truly put- the Manhattan Mercury, Laura 5:30 – 7:00 pm ting the public in "public radio." 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The Co n s u l ta n t / Ad ve r tising Exec u t i v e The Cary Company of Manhattan Bo a r d of Direc to r s and staf f tha n k 900 Hayes Drive, Suite E-1 was established in 1951. As a jani- these businesses for their co n t i n u i n g Ph (785) 587-8422 torial and cleaning supply su p p o r t of the Chamber. Fx (785) 587-8542 company, service to our customers America’s Mattress is a family has always been our main focus. 15 Yea r s and Over owned business representing the We supply paper products, trash well-known brand, Serta. Our Bl u e s tem Financial Managem e n t liners, mops, brooms and chemi- desire is to outfit you with the mat- Bo r ck Brothe r s Clothi n g cals for all kind of cleaning. We tress that meets your budget and have also taken on a line of "Green Bri n k er Tree Care, Inc. comfort needs. With our friendly ★ Products". 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It offers a flexi- Ba k er Uni ve rs i t y Ph (785) 770-3360 ble schedule, business incentives Fx (785) 770-3353 della Voc e and delicious foods for everyone. www.t-mobile.com Fir st Uni t ed Metho d i s t Church As a consultant, I provide serving T-Mobile’s values drive each and Ki st n e r s Flower s and Gree n h o u s e suggestions, recipes and entertain- every employee to ensure "Cus- La r ry Cooper ing tips. Our parties can be tomer Delight" with personalized Little Apple Chorus intimate or large, day or evening, service. Great local, nationwide and M. Duane Nel l i s and they offer you a chance to international coverage helps you Olsson Associates sample prepared products before stay connected where you live, you purchase them. Plus, they are Star Lumber & Supply Co., Inc. work and play. (G3 coverage for the all backed by a personal guarantee Star b u c ks Manhattan area is coming in the of satisfaction. Tindal Ortho tic & Pros the tic Associates 3rd quarter of this year!) And we Tra c t or Supply So. have the lowest priced calling rates among national carriers. T-Mobile is a great value for the whole family. Stop by your neighborhood T-Mobile store for de tails, or visit: The ★ denotes these businesses as Investors in Advantage Manhattan 2. ww w. t - m o b i l e . c o m . May 2009 • Volume 9, Issue 5 A publication of the Manhattan Convention & Visitors Bureau Get Around 2It! Thursday, May 14 will be your That’s the idea behind the Man- of Manhattan’s great attractions tions’ booths, you can chance to finally get a round 2it in hattan Convention & Visitors will congregate at Anneberg Park. ask what they have The Little Apple®. Bureau’s event, Get Around to The evening will feature live to offer. Not only Manhattan, which will be held music, a live remote radio broad- will you get an Perhaps you remember those on May 14 at Anneberg Park in cast, free train rides, free answer, but those wooden tokens with a big “2 it” celebration of National Travel and popcorn, and several prize give- at each booth will printed on one side. When some- Tourism Week. aways. Make plans now to attend offer you a round, one said they would finish a job, and join the fun. wooden get- “when they get around to it,” you The Manhattan CVB, in partner- around-2it token. could hand them the token and ship with the Manhattan Parks Many of Manhattan’s attractions For each token you say, “here is your round 2 it, so and Recreation Department and and visitor-friendly businesses will collect, you can turn it week- now you can finish the job.” Manhattan Broadcasting, is host- be on hand to talk about what in to receive a ticket for end in a ing “Get Around to Manhattan” as they offer. If you have ever the many prize-package draw- cabin at Tuttle a way to show off the many activi- planned to visit one of Manhat- ings that will be offered through- Creek State Park, and many more ties and attractions that make our tan’s many great attractions, and out the evening. The more tokens prizes. To win, all you need to do community a great place to live or never made the time, here is your you collect, the more chances you is come to the event and find out visit. chance to get a round 2 it, liter- will have to win! how to “get around to Manhat- ally. tan.” Mark your calendar for Thurs- Prizes include a new Nikon digi- day, May 14, from 5-8 pm, many As you visit each of the attrac- tal camera, a bicycle, or a free

Welcome to Manhattan! Go wild with mom Each month, the Manhattan Convention & Visitors A HUGE thanks goes out to the amazing RSVP Bureau helps welcome visitors to The Little Apple®. volunteers who offer invaluable support each at the zoo When these visitors show up in our community for a month by putting these welcome packets together. conference or a softball tournament, the Manhattan No, we are not talking about taking your mom to the zoo to live, just CVB helps put a welcome packet in their hands. If you have a conference or event that brings visi- for a visit. These boxes (pictured) represent a small portion of tors to town and you would like to offer them a wel- the Manhattan welcome packets that go out of our come packet, contact the Manhattan Convention & The perfect opportunity is coming up on Sunday, May 10, which is doors each month. Each Manhattan welcome packet Visitors Bureau at (785) 776-8829. Mothers’ Day. Manhattan’s Sunset Zoo is celebrating Mothers’ Day with contains the Manhattan Visitors Guide; the Manhap- a special offer. penin’s, our calendar of Manhattan events; a coupon for 5 area business: Eastside & Westside Markets, On Mothers’ Day, all moms can visit the Sunset Zoo free with a pay- Time Out Corner, Houlihan’s, Colbert Hills, and ing child. So here is your chance to treat mom to a special day and Super 8; a pen and a pad of paper. Each packet entertain the whole family. then provides the visitor with valuable information about Manhattan… where to eat, where to stay, Zoo hours that day will be where to go on their free time, where to shop... 9:30am – 5pm For more informa- basically, where to enjoy themselves in our wonder- tion, visit the zoo’s website at ful community. www.SunsetZoo.com or call (785) 587-2737. Page 2 Manhattan Convention & Visitors Bureau Tourism Topics May 2009 During National Tourism Week on Wednesday, Arts in the Park moves to Sunset Zoo May 13, 2009, the Conven- The City of Manhattan Parks and Robin and Linda Williams and tion & Visitors Bureau in Recreation Department recently their Fine Group will perform partnership with the K-State announced the lineup for the 2009 August 14. This group has traveled Director of Sustainability and Arts in the Park concert series. the country for more than 30 years, the Sunset Zoo will be host- Ongoing renovations at City Park performing a combination of blue- ing a Green Initiatives confer- Pavilion have changed the location grass, folk, old-time, and acoustic ence from 9:30am–3:30 pm. of the first four concerts to the country. They debuted on A Prairie The event will be held at the Chautauqua Stage at Sunset Zoo, Home Companion in 1975, and fire station at 2000 Denison Avenue. The conference includes a variety with the final two concerts at the continue to make regular appear- of speakers that will discuss topics of going green for the business, Larry Norvell Band Shell in City ances on the popular public radio The final group, performing hotel, interior design and personal initiative. Park. show. August 22, is BeauSoleil, a Grammy-winning Cajun group The day will begin with a panel discussion with Ben Champion, First in the concert series is the Dougie MacLean is one of Scot- Terry Quiett Band on Friday, land’s most successful musicians. formed in 1975. BeauSoleil is Director of Sustainability at K-State, Jeff Denney, Owner of Auntie known as the most esteemed Mae’s, Justin Brower, Go Green Officer at Auntie Mae’s and David July 31. Their music has been The singer-songwriter also plays guitar and fiddle. MacLean tours Cajun group in music, and takes Yocum, Owner and College Director of the American Academy of Cos- described as “power-folk” or “roots- the world with a blend of lyrical, the traditions of Louisiana and metology & Massage Therapy. This will be followed by our keynote pop.” Quiett is recognized through- out the Midwest for high-energy 'roots based' songwriting and blends elements of zydeco, New speaker, Patricia Griffin, President and CEO of the Green Hotels Asso- performances and powerful vocals. instrumental composition. Orleans jazz, Tex-Mex, country, and ciation. Lunch will be a discussion by Ben Champion, Sharon Brook- MacLean will perform at Sunset blues. shire & Rhonda Janke in regards to local food alliances. The after- On August 1, Kelly Jo Phelps will Zoo on August 15. noon sessions will include Jennifer Miller, Interior Designer with BA take the stage. Phelps has traveled All Arts in the Park performances Designs LLC and Jared Bixby, Sunset Zoo Curator of Education. the world for over a decade, per- Arts in the Park veterans already are free to the public, and the forming solo and with the accompa- know Heather Masse from the schedule is subject to change. For Seating is limited at the conference so pre-registration is required. If niment of his band. His music is Juno-award winning Canadian band more information about Arts in the you would like to attend, please contact Summer Dierks, described as a combination of "The Wailin' Jennys", who were Park, visit the Parks and Recreation su m m e r @ m a n h a t ta n . o r g or (785) 776-8829. Cost for admission is $10. blues and folk, and he recently featured at Arts in the Park con- website at www.ci.manhattan.- released his eighth full-length certs in 2007 and 2008. Masse, ks.us/parksandrec, or call album, Western Bell. who holds a degree in Jazz Voice 587-2757. from the New England Conserva- Visit the tory of Music, will perform solo this year on August 21. Bloomin’ Nature photographer David Seibel to Prairie! speak at Kansas Birding Festival Springtime in the tallgrass Nature photographer and noted Seibel is an expert in field identifi- the Milford Wetlands, the Kansas prairie of the Kansas Flint ornithologist David Seibel will cation of birds based on sight and Landscape Arboretum, the Milford Hills means lots of flowers serve as the keynote speaker of the sound and has viewed nearly 400 Nature Center, and the Konza and plenty of color. For a Kansas Birding Festival, which will species of birds in Kansas alone. Prairie Biological Station. chance to see over 50 native be held in Wakefield, Kansas on He has also traveled to three conti- plants in bloom, make plans April 23-25, 2010, festival organiz- nents, five countries, and most of With a diverse offering of bird- now to attend the Friends of ers announced. the lower 48 states in his pursuit of watching locations, attendees will Konza Prairie Native Wild- bird photography. have the opportunity to view migrat- flower Walk on Sunday, Seibel, who holds a Ph.D. in ing and resident birds in wetlands, June 7, from 6:30pm to sunset. ornithology from the University of wooded areas, and the tallgrass Kansas and is widely hailed for prairie environment. During the This 1.5 mile guided hike his work as author, poet, and 2008 Kansas Birding Festival, over Butterfly Hill Trail comes popular lecturer with a pas- bird watchers sighted over 160 at the peak of wildflower season and allows participants an up-close look sion for bird watching, will species, including birds as at more than 50 species of native tallgrass prairie plants blooming along share a presentation of his diverse as snowy egrets, the trail. This portion of Konza Prairie Biological Station is generally not avian photography at the American kestrels, upland open to the public, so be sure to take advantage of this unique opportu- festival’s banquet, sched- sandpipers, ospreys, bald nity. uled for Saturday, eagles, scissor-tailed flycatch- April 24 2010. ers, clay-colored sparrows, and The cost for the hike is $7 per person with reservations required by call- rose-breasted grosbeaks. The ing (785) 587-0441 and leaving a voice message on how many in your “I have known David Seibel for festival will also feature a variety of group will be participating in the walk. The event will benefit the Friends of over 15 years and never cease to seminars, covering topics such as Konza Prairie, members of which will be on hand beginning at 6:30 to be impressed by his knowledge of Kansas raptors and the Flint Hills offer merchandise for sale, including Konza Prairie t-shirts, hats, posters, birds and his photographs,” said Seibel’s presentation is part of a ecosystem. mugs, and other items. The hike is free for Friends of Konza Prairie mem- Geary County extension agent three-day birding festival that also For more information on the 2010 bers and their immediate family. Chuck Otte, who serves as one of features field trips to the many Kansas Birding Festival, visit the the festival organizers. “David locations for bird watching in the event’s Web site at www.kansas- Konza Prairie is located six miles south of Manhattan along McDowell brings a keen sense of humor and northern Kansas Flint Hills. Atten- birdingfestival.org. For more infor- Creek Road. Enter along Prairie Konza Lane and drive past the nature trail a rare insight of his avian photo- dees will have the opportunity to mation on keynote speaker David kiosk, continuing to the parking areas around the station headquarters. graphic subjects to the podium view prairie chickens as they per- Seibel, visit his Web site at For more information, visit http://keep.konza.ksu.edu/visit/- when he makes a presentation.” form their mating rituals in their www.davidseibel.com. wildflower.htm or call (785) 587-0441. breeding grounds, called leks. Other field trips will include visits to May 2009 Manhattan Convention & Visitors Bureau Tourism Topics Page 3 Hibachi Hut an 8 Wonders Car lovers to gather of Kansas Cuisine Finalist in Manhattan Since 1959, The Hibachi Hut has to Kansas on a parachute and went For those who love cars, including been a one-of-a-kind restaurant des- to every one of these 24 restau- everything from classic antiques to tination in Manhattan's Aggieville. rants, they would know our history modern collectibles, Manhattan’s No visit to The Little Apple® is com- and people pretty well by the time plete without a meal at the Hibachi they waddled back home. This list Yard Art Classics Car Club has Hut! has everything on it from steaks to the perfect event to satisfy all Vietnamese food, fine dining to ribs automobile aficionados. Because the restaurant has been served on newspaper." an Aggieville mainstay for so many On Saturday, May 9 in City Park, years, the Kansas Sampler Founda- You can see the list of all 24 final- the Yard Art Classics Car Club of tion has selected The Hibachi Hut ists and then vote for your top eight Manhattan will hold its 19th Annual Car as one of 24 finalists for its 8 Won- online at The Kansas Sampler Show, featuring cars on display, judging, and The contest purpose is to educate ders of Kansas Cuisine. Foundation Web site at www.8won- awards in several categories. If you would like to see cars of all types, the world about Kansas and ders.org or by paper ballot. Paper makes, models, and years, make plans to attend. encourage travel. The cuisine con- The criteria for selection was that ballots can be picked up at The The first three places in each class will be awarded trophies, while awards test is one in a series organized by the restaurant had to originate in Manhattan Convention & Visitors will be offered for Best of Show, Best Ford, Best GM, Best Mopar, Best the Inman-based Kansas Sampler Kansas, be in operation for ten Bureau, at 501 Poyntz Avenue, or Foundation. Other, Best Original, Best Interior, and Best Paint. years or more, be a non-national at the Hibachi Hut, which is located franchise, and be iconic beyond its at 608 N. 12th Street in Aggieville. Be sure and visit the Hibachi Hut Registration for entries will be held from 8am-Noon, while judging will be home region. One e-mail address may be used Web site at www.hibachihut.com. from 10am–2pm, and awards will be given at 2:30pm. For more informa- three times to vote online. tion about the club and the event, visit Foundation director Marci Pen- http://clubs.hemmings.com/yaccc or call Fred Caldwell at ner said, "If someone dropped in (785) 532-0145 or Doug Meloan at (785) 539-2189. Kansas Mission of Mercy Wraps Up Take aim, fire! The Kansas Mission of Mercy is a Kansas Mission of Mercy by work- who donated time and effort to free dental clinic that was held in ing endless hours and helping with make this event a success. Without On Saturday, May 9, the Friends of Fancy Creek Range, Inc., will conduct Manhattan on February 20-21, outdoor security and parking in your support, it would not have a National Rifle Association Women On Target program, a shooting event 2009. Thousands of patients were frigid weather. The Kansas Dental been possible to put so many for women ages 16 and older. The treated with dental care and even Charitable Foundation, Kansas smiles on patient’s faces. event will be held from 8am - more lives were touched. Dental Association and the Manhat- 4:30pm at the Fancy Creek Range tan Convention & Visitors Bureau in Tuttle Creek State Park, near Randolph. The local committee is sad to see would like the event come to a close in Man- to thank This is not a competitive event, and no experience hattan. This past month, the com- the guard is required. Shooters of all levels are welcome. mittee met to wrap up and discuss for their Firearms and ammunition will be provided, but par- how the event may learn from best assistance ticipants may bring their own firearms. Certified practices for the next year where it in making instructors and range safety officers will be on duty. will be held in Independence, KS this event Participants will be divided into five groups, and on April 16-17, 2010. The group one of the each will rotate through the pistol, rifle, also treated the U.S. National best muzzleloader, archery, and shotgun courses. Guard to a thank you dinner on KMOM’s April 1. yet! A parental consent form is required for those parti- pants younger than 18. Space is limited to 45 par- The guard in Manhattan helped We also ticipants, so early registration is encouraged. For during the event by providing a would like more information call Lisa Moore at 785-485-5527 location and security. The guards- to thank or email [email protected]. men and woman truly went above the local Sergeant Edd Savage and Dr. Jon Tilton smile after a The fee is $30, but two friends may register and beyond their call of duty for the businesses successful Kansas Mission of Mercy in Manhattan. together for $40. The registration fee includes lunch, eye and ear protec- tion, equipment, ammunition, and personal instruction by certified instruc- Congratulations, Tuttle Creek Lake Association tors, NRA range safety officers, and volunteers. The Kansas Wildlife Federation recently announced the Tuttle Creek Lake Association was selected as the Con- servation Organization of the Year. The announcement honoring the Tuttle Creek Lake Association came during Manhattan Convention & Visitors Bureau Steering Committee the Kansas Wildlife Federations annual meeting and awards banquet, held at the Clarion in Manhattan Barbara Nelson, Chairman - Strecker-Nelson Gallery The award came as a result of conservation efforts by the Tuttle Creek Lake Association in helping with creating Dave Lewis, Ex-Officio - All Star Midwest Entertainment fish habitats at Tuttle Creek Reservoir. The Tuttle Creek Curt Loupe, Ex-Officio - Manhattan Parks & Recreation Lake Association has also provided assistance to the Nancy Bartell - Holiday Inn at the Campus Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks in creating fish cleaning stations in River Pond State Park and at the out- Lynda Spire, Ex-Officio - KSU Conference Office let tubes of Tuttle Creek Dam. The Lake Association also Jennifer Fritchen - Clarion holds an annual Youth Fishing Clinic in Anneberg Park. Bernie Haney - Kansas State Athletics Brad Everett - Fairfield Inn With Spring well underway and Summer on the horizon, Teresa Morris - Hampton Inn make plans to visit Tuttle Creek State Park soon and enjoy the great Kansas outdoors. Diana Nickel - Scenic Valley Inn John Pence - KSU Housing & Dining The Mission of the •Town and Country Garden Visit the CVB’s •Through May 31 Pizza & Jazz, 6-8pm, dellaVoce •MCC Pre-Enrollment, Club Plant Sale, 8-11am, Manhattan 9-3pm, Manhattan 116 South Dartmouth Convention & website for a •Through May 31 The American Soldier- A Photographic Christian College Campus •Sunset Zoo-Mercy Wild Run,9:30- 5pm,Sunset Zoo Center Visitors Bureau is current listing Tribute to Soldiers and Marines, T,W,F,Sat 10-5pm; Th 10-8pm; •Spring K-State Football Game, to expand the local Sun 12-5pm, Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art, K-State 3pm, Bill Snyder Family Stadium •1- Oct. 31 House Tours, •African Nite 2009, 6-10pm, City area economy of local events - •May 2-June 28 Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve: Lower 9:30-3:30pm, Tallgrass Prairie Auditorium through increased Fox Creek School, 12-4pm, Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve National Preserve •2-3 ASA Youth Softball Tourna- ww w. m a n h a t ta n c v b . o r g ment, all day, Twin Oaks Complex, visitor spending. Anneberg Park •Rhapsody Ringers, •Women on Target, 7:45am-4:15pm, Fancy •KSU Concert Band •KSU Phi Mu Alpha 7:30pm, Manhattan American Music Arts Center Creek Range, Tuttle Creek Concert, 7:30pm, State Park 7-9 Crafty Seniors Craft Show, •8-10 K-State Baseball hosts McCain Auditorium, K-State Recital, 7:30pm, All Faiths •19th Annual Yard Art Classic Car Family Open House for "The KSU University Band & Choir Chapel Auditorium, K-State M-Sat 10-9; Sun 12-6, Manhat- Texas Tech, 6:30pm; 2pm; Show, 8-4pm, Manhattan City Park American Soldier", 2-4pm, •4-5 K-State Baseball hosts Concert, 7:30pm, McCain tan Town Center 1pm, Tointon Stadium Shelter Marianna Kistler Beach BYU, 6:30pm, Tointon Sta- Auditorium, K-State •6-8 MLA Book Sale, •8-24 Steel Magnolias, •MCC Commencement, 2pm, Museum of Art, K-State dium Manhattan Public Library 7:30pm Fri-Sat; 2pm Sun, Forum Hall, K-State Student Union Columbian Theatre, Museum & •KSU Saxophone Ensembles, Art Center, Wamego 7:30pm, Manhattan Arts Center

•K-State Graduate Com- •Sunset Zoo-Mother's •Little Apple Brigade mencement, TBA, K-State •K-State Undergraduate Day, 9:30-5pm, Sunset Lunch Bunch, 11:30- Campus Commencement, TBA, Zoo •K-State Veterinary Medicine Com- Bramlage Coliseum 1pm, McAlister's Deli Flint Hills Masterworks mencement, TBA, Bramlage Coli- •Mother's Day Champagne Chorale, 7:30pm, First United Get Around 2 Manhattan, seum Brunch, 10-2pm, Riley Confer- •Flint Hills Breadbasket Golf Methodist Church 5-8pm, Anneberg Park •K-State Baseball hosts Kansas, •Golf Demo Day, 11-3pm, ence Center Tournament, Manhattan Coun- 6:30pm, Tointon Stadium Custer Hill Golf Course, Fort •Pinewood Derby, 10-5pm, try Club •15-17 Manhattan Area Joiners Riley Manhattan Town Center Model Train Display, M-Sat 10-9pm; Sun 12-6pm, Manhattan Town Center •Children's Ranch Day, 10-1pm, Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve •23-24 Youth Leadership Founda- tion Tournament of Champions - USSSA baseball tournament, all day, Twin Oaks Complex, Anneberg Park •23-Oct 18 Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve: Ranching Week- ends, 10-4pm, Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve

Children's Fishing Day, •Memorial Day 1-3pm, Tallgrass Prairie •School Day, 10-1pm, Salute at Sunset National Preserve Tallgrass Prairie National Pre- Cemetary, 9:30am, Sunset serve Cemetery Garrison Spring Open, 10am, Cycle CASA, 7am-8pm, Custer Hill Golf Course, FortRi- Anneberg Park •Memorial Day, 10-6pm, Man- •Memorial Day Concert at ley hattan Town Center City Park, 7:30pm, Manhat- tan City Park

Manhattan 501 Poyntz Avenue Marcia Rozell Convention & Karen Hibbard Dennis Toll Summer Dierks Manhattan, KS 66502 Director Tourism Sales Manager Convention Sales Manager Service Coordinator (785) 776-8829 Visitors Bureau Staff [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] (785) 776-0679 fax

Convention Calendar Date Convention Name Attendance Headquarters 1-3 Ma n h a t t an Par ks and Rec r eation Departm e n t 300 Clarion ASA girls fastpitch softball tournament 2 United Commercial Travelers Grand Session 30 2-6 National Association of Postmasters 200 Clarion Kansas Chapter Annual Convention 4-5 Kansas Laboratory Education 100 Holiday Inn at the Association Annual Conference Campus 9-10 Manhattan Baseball Association 1,500 Clarion MBA Classic Tournament 9 Yard Art Classics Little Apple Show and Shine 150 11 Flinthills Breadbasket Golf Tournament 100 13-15 Kansas Chamber of Commerce Executives/ 50 Clarion KS Industrial Developers Assn Fall Conf 15-17 Little Apple Soccer Club Soccer Tournament 300 Clarion 22-24 Manhattan Baseball Association 750 Clarion Tournament of Chamber 22-23 595th Engineer Company (LE) 150 (Vietnam) Military Reunion 26-29 Kansas Future Farmers of America 1,800 Association Annual Convention 27-30 International Symposium of 200 K-State Union Beef Cattle Welfare Convention 28-29 Public Accountants Association 90 Clarion of Kansas Annual Meeting 29-31 State Fraternal Order of Police Annual Meeting 100 Clarion 29-30 Kansas State High School Activities Association 3A State Softball & Baseball Tournaments May 2009 Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce Little Apple® Business Review Page 9 Welcome Kristin Hosting Opportunities Available

Kristin Holt has joined the Manhattan Area Chamber of Chamber staff as Members in good standing with the Manhattan Area Chamber of Com- the new Member Services Manager. She is a lifelong Manhattan resident merce are given the unique opportunity to host one of the organization’s and graduate of K-State with a degree in Marketing and International Busi- networking events. Well received and well attended, these events offer a ness. Prior to her current position, Kristin was employed by the KSU Foun- dation. business the occasion to showcase your company to the Manhattan busi- ness community. Kristin will be handling various Member Services and Programs within the Chamber such as Business After Hours, First Impressions Program, Good Morning Manhattan amongst others and she invites you to become an active Sponsorship opportunities available: member. Let's Do Lunch - August 26, 2009 Kristin is excited to be working with and for our Chamber members and to start actively promoting and providing services to them. If you have any questions or needs regarding Member Services at the Chamber, please feel Let's Do Lunch - October 28, 2009 free to contact her at [email protected].

Please contact the Chamber at 776-8829 if you would like more informa- Not e w o r thy New s tion on these marketing opportunities or would like to reserve your spon- Not e w o r thy New s sorship date today.

Thursday, May 14, 2009 - 5:30-7:00 p.m. After Hours hosted by Curtin Property Company Hors de’ oeuvres, drinks and door prizes at the Georgetown Apartment Homes Clubhouse 1401 Monticello Drive

Friday, June 12, 2009 K-Scrubs hosted its ribbon cutting ceremony on April 10, 2009. K-Scrubs is pleased to be the new home for all of your medical uniform and accessories needs. Visit us at 321 Fort Riley Blvd, Manhattan, KS which Co-event with the Junction City YP group is located in the Time Square Plaza on the corner of 4th and Fort Riley Boulevard. Contact us at (785) 320- at a Junction City Generals game. 7244, fax (785) 320-7245, [email protected], or www.kscrubs.com. Our hours of operation are Monday- Friday from 10-7pm and Saturdays from 10-4pm. More info to come TALLGRASS BREWING COMPANY BEERS TO BE DISTRIBUTED BY KANSAS ANHEUSER-BUSCH WHOLESALER NETWORK

Tallgrass Brewing Company and Anheuser-Busch recently signed a state-wide distribution agreement to deliver the Manhattan brewery’s craft beers through Anheuser-Busch’s local distributors.

“We look forward to working with each local wholesaler,” said Tallgrass owner Jeff Gill. “This means our beer will arrive even fresher and will be distributed more widely.”

The deal includes the distribution of Tallgrass’s signature beers —Ale, Wheat and IPA — on tap, in kegs and in bottles across the state.

This marks the first time the Anheuser-Busch distribution network has worked with a craft beer outside of its alliance of products. According to the Brewers Association, estimated sales of craft beers from 2007 to 2008 jumped 5.8% by volume and 10.5% in value, propelled by support for local breweries and a growing taste for craft beers.

“We are now within the best beer wholesale system in the state,” Gill said. “They are the industry leaders, and we’re very excited to have them distributing our beers.”

An Anheuser-Busch wholesaler recently began distributing Tallgrass beers in the Omaha market as well, marking the brewery’s first distribution outside of Kansas.

For more information, visit tallgrassbeer.com. Page 10 Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce Little Apple® Business Review May 2009 McConnell Air Force Base hosted a job fair on March 25, which Myranda Kimble, Workforce Development Coordinator, attended. At the Wichita event, Myranda touted the Manhattan Chamber member’s open posi- tions listed on: Business Barometer ww w. n a t i o n j o b . c o m / m a n h a t ta n to those departing from the Air March 2008 March 2009 Force. A follow-up has been made BUILDING PERMITS - source: City of Manhattan with the contacts from the job fair. Total Issued 30 41 $ Amount $4,034,994 $5,956,753 Permit Fees $21,150 $34,716 RETAIL SALES (Manhattan) - source: City of Manhattan Co n g rat u l a t i o n s Retail Sales $77,021,100 $84,448,300 Sales Tax Collections $770,211 $844,483 Graduates! LABOR - source: Kansas Labor Market Information Services Manhattan Continued from page 1 Civilian Work Force 27,423 34,775 leadership.” Her reply was that Employed 26,590 33,624 you must hold people account- Unemployed 833 1,151 able, put them in situations that Rate 3.0% 3.3% call for leadership, enable them, Riley County and force them out of their com- Civilian Work Force 35,283 44,746 fort zones. Suzie ended her talk Employed 34,177 43,218 on leadership with her favorite Unemployed 1,106 1,528 quote from Calvin Coolidge: Rate 3.1% 3.4% “Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common Stan Hambright presents Tyler Umscheid, Rock Creek senior with the than unsuccessful people with Leadership Manhattan Scholarship Award. talent. Genius will not; The Class of 2009 voted Kristin Er in Dunlap, Varn e y & Associates , unrewarded genius is almost a Brighton and Jason Hilgers to CPAs, LLC proverb.” join the Leadership Manhattan Peggy Frazier, Capitol Federal Board. Donna Logback and Savings Bank Class speaker, Monica Cheryl Grice were chosen to join Cheryl Grice, Kansas State Cameron spoke about the key to the Friends of Leadership Board. University, Division of Human sustainability; she said it was pas- Resources sion, the passion of those Congratulations to the Leadership Jason Hilgers, City of Manhattan involved in Leadership Manhat- Manhattan Class of 2009! Donna Logback, Florence tan. The Class of 2009, for their Therese Adams, Coldwell Manufacturing service project will each pick their Banker, Realty Group One Thaniel Monaco, BG Consultan t s favorite leadership book to donate Blake Bauer, INTRUST Bank Janelle Reichert, McCullough to the Manhattan Public Library to Mary Bowen, Kansas State Development, Inc. help the future leaders of Manhat- Uni ve rs i t y , Master s of Agrib u s i n e s s Penny Senften, Manhattan Arts tan. Monica also shared an Kristin Brighton, New Boston Center excerpt from Thomas Friedman’s Creative Group Melinda Sinn, K-State Division of book, “Hot, Flat, and Crowded.” Monica Cameron, Diamond Continuing Education Monica was grateful for her expe- Solar Solutions, LLC Brad Sonner, Olsson Associates rience in Leadership Manhattan. Alice Wagner, UMB Bank Hiring Heroes Career Fair

April 21st was the Hiring Heroes Career Fair for wounded Soldiers and their families. The six-hour event brought in employers from all over the country and over 400 job seekers. Sev- eral Soldiers were able to find jobs at the event. Myranda represented the Manhattan Cham- ber at the event and gathered resumes. We hope to keep as many of these great people in our area as possible! May 2009 Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce Little Apple® Business Review Page 11 Leadership Manhattan Session IV

Session IV was held in the Leadership Room of Mercy Regional Health Center on March 18. The session title was Quality of Life and the leadership topic was Inclusive Leadership.

Dr. Ata Karim spent the morning tackling inclusive leadership; he challenged the group with outside-of-the-box questions to get them thinking and applying the topic to their personal and professional lives. He talked about framing issues, saying “it’s all how you frame it.”

John Broberg, Interim CEO of Mercy Regional Health Center spoke on the Role of Health Care in Local Quality of Life. He talked about the shortage of nurses and physicians. Broberg shared several leadership books that he and his management team cover in their “book club.” Those books were: Hard Learning, Hardwiring Excellence, What You Accept is What You Teach, Zapp!, QBQ – Personal Accountability, Cru- cial Conversations, Crucial Confrontations, What You Need to Quit Doing, and What Got You Here Won’t Get You There. He told the group, “Train your leaders. You’re only as good as your weakest link.” John 1 ID Signal Ball held at KSU Alumni Center emphasized the importance of getting to know your employees, employee recognition, and employee interviews. On April 9 the KSU Alumni Center played host to its very first 1 ID unit ball when all the Division Signaleers converged for the annual Signal Ball. With guest dignitaries from as far away as Fort Gordon, GA, the evening was a chance to showcase the strong community partnerships that exist between Fort Riley and the Pete Paukstelis, President of the Manhattan-Ogden School Board surrounding area. The Little Apple Brigade and AUSA helped sponsor the event by providing free tickets gave an update on the progress since the school bond issue passed. to enlisted soldiers and spouses and commemorative photo frames for the evening. Catering was provided They’re currently looking for a program manager. Construction by Bockers II Catering. Pictured above: Soldiers receive the Order of Mercury award for demonstrating estimates for the west campus are for $33-$35 million. There’s cur- the highest standards of integrity, moral character, professional competence and selflessness, and contribut- rently not a shortage of teachers. If in November, teachers tell the ing significantly to the promotion of the Signal Corps and the Signal Regimental Association. school district they’re planning on retiring in May, they’re receive a $200 bonus, because that gives the district enough time to recruit a office, notes that “Febru- but what are the trends and com- replacement. For more information on the bond issue, go to ary of 2009 we guaran- petitors in your industry? Are www.usd383.org. teed 14 loans for there enough likely customers? $1,708,400 but in March Steve Shields with Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community we jumped to 26 loans for Collateral: If the business cannot $5,028,600.” repay the loan, what will secure discussed Changing the Senior Lifestyle Paradigm. He shared personal it? Collateral could be the busi- experiences that changed the way he wanted to run Meadowlark. Most What are banks looking for in a ness’ inventory, equipment, build- residents in nursing homes don’t get to decide when they wake up or business loan application? ings and real estate, but may what they eat, but Steve wanted to give residents more freedom Besides a thoughtful and well- include your personal assets. If instead of making them feel like they lived in a human filing cabinet. written business plan, they also there is insufficient collateral, So, he’s designed Meadowlark to be more like a home-setting, look at the 5 C’s of credit: many banks turn to the Small residents decide when they get up, what they eat, etc. Nursing homes Business Administration to guar- are the second most regulated industry. Character: This centers on your antee the loan, something akin to personal or business credit his- having Uncle Sam act as a co- The class appreciated all the great information. tory, of course, but may also signer. include your experience, educa- Read what the class did during Session V on Page 12. tion and references. You may Banks are once again making check your credit at www.annual- business loans, but only to appli- creditreport.com. cants who dot their I’s, cross their T’s and mind the 5 C’s. Credit Flowing Once More Capacity (or Cash Flow): Will the business generate enough Contact Information: Spring is here, the grass is grow- cash to repay the debt? John Addessi, Business Consul- ing, trees are budding and, thank- tant fully, credit markets are thawing! Capital (also known as Owner Washburn University / Kansas Tri-county Small Business Devel- Injection): How much cash is the Small Business Development Center opment Center clients borrowed owner putting into the business? Manhattan Chamber of $1.7 million last year, but have Banks like you to have some Commerce been finding loans difficult to get “skin in the game” to show that 501 Poyntz Manhattan, KS 66502 so far in 2009. We’re seeing that you’re confident and committed. [email protected] trend reverse. Pat Carney, PH: (785) 587-9917 Director of the Small Business Conditions: This area is blessed FAX: (785) 776-0679 Administration’s Wichita district with a strong and growing market, Page 12 Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce Little Apple® Business Review May 2009 Getting Involved May Events Become a Volunteer: Becoming an • Military Relations It is our hope that each member Wednesday, May 6, 2009 active member maximizes your Foster good relations between sees the opportunity to use services KSBDC Seminar**: Marketing on a investment in the Chamber of Com- Fort Riley personnel and the offered by our Chamber and partici- Shoestring merce. Volunteer to serve on one Manhattan business community. pate in the vision. As a member, 11:30 am of the committees & task forces you are given a unique opportunity Chamber Boardroom described below. • Public Affairs to shape Manhattan’s business Space is limited; reservations are required Monitor legislative and specific environment through your involve- Friday, May 8, 2009 • Chamber Champions issues affecting the business ment in the Chamber’s programs Chamber 101 The public relations arm of the community. and activities. 11:30 am – 1:00 pm Chamber; attend ribbon By taking advantage you can help Chamber Boardroom cuttings and ground breakings. • Retail Committee create your own success. Space is limited; reservations are required Build a stronger bond between • Diplomats retailers and business To volunteer for one (or more) of Wednesday, May 13, 2009 Mentor new members through- associations. these committees, please contact Let’s Do Lunch out their first year. the Chamber at 776-8829. You will 11:30 am • Retirement Committee be directed to the staff person asso- Manhattan Country Club • Little Apple® Corps Identify, attract and retain retirees ciated with the group. Assist with visitor tours and to reside in the Manhattan area. Thursday, May 14, 2009 conventions. Manhattan Young Professionals Social • Workforce Development 5:30 pm • Member Services Assessing and addressing Host: Curtin Properties Develop new programs and business’ workforce needs. Georgetown Apartments Clubhouse services for the membership. Wednesday, May 20, 2009 KSBDC Seminar**: Harnessing the Power of E-Newsletters 11:30 am Leadership Manhattan Session V Chamber Boardroom Space is limited; reservations are required Leadership Manhattan Session V, their final session was held April 22, at Farm Bureau. The session topic was economic development and the leadership topic was the Leader of your own life: Strategies for staying engaged Wednesday, May 20, 2009 and renewed amidst the challenges of community leadership. Business After Hours 5:30 – 7:00 pm Host: Kansas Public Radio Julia Fabris McBride helped the group look deeper at the leadership topic. They did some reflecting, had a Location: Wareham Opera House discussion on integrity, and painted and decorated masks. The outside of the mask was to represent who you are on the inside and the inside represented who you are on the inside. June Events

Dr. Ron Trewyn spoke on NBAF coming to Manhattan. NBAF is needed to safeguard U.S. livestock and food; Wednesday June 3, 2009 ag-economy. It will bring a $600 million, 500,000 square foot biocontainment facility. The project will take one to KSBDC Seminar**: Retail Merchandising two years to complete and will employ 1,500-1,600 during the construction phase. 11:30 am Chamber Boardroom Space is limited; reservations are required Steve and Jeff Levin brought information on the Campus Edge, working to build a stronger relationship between Aggieville, Manhattan, and K-State. They’re looking into parking garages and developing the area more. Wednesday, June 10, 2009 Business After Hours The Governor’s Military Council’s John Armbrust and Fort Riley’s Larry McGee informed the class of Fort 5:30 – 7:00 pm Host: Kaw Valley Rodeo Riley’s Impact on the Region. Fort Riley is growing and has many construction projects lined up. Construction R.C. McGraw’s of their new hospital is bringing a need for those with construction skills. They’ve revamped a marina on Milford for Soldiers and their families Also, they completed new barracks where single Soldiers have their own rooms; Friday, June 12, 2009 they enjoy having some private space. They’ve added more family housing on Custer Hill and recently opened Young Professionals Social with Junction City Young Professionals at a Junction City Generals Game a new PX. Wednesday, June 17, 2009 Dr. Dick Hayter talked to the group about transportation. Currently, the traffic count for K-18 is 20,800 Good Morning Manhattan! cars/day, which is significantly more than the 13,600 cars/day that travel on I-70. The traffic count for Highway 7:15 – 8:30 am Location: Manhattan Country Club 24 is 20,000 cars/day. At the Manhattan airport, 1,500 to 2,000 planes take-off and land at the airport monthly. Recently, American Eagle, which is part of American Airlines, decided to fly a route from Manhattan to Dallas Wednesday, June 17, 2009 starting the end of August. The flight to Dallas will take two hours and will fly a 50 passenger, twin engine plane. KSBDC Seminar**: Considerations of Buying or Selling Great Lake Aviation has flights to Denver and Kansas City. To accommodate more passengers, the airport will a Business 11:30 am enlarge the pre-boarding security waiting area by using the space where the eatery currently is. That area will be Chamber Boardroom ready by August. Space is limited; reservations are required

Session V was a great conclusion to the class! *All dates and times are subject to change. **John Addessi, Scott Taddiken and Rick LeJuerne from the Washburn University Small Business Development Center will be presenters.