2011 Volunteer and Citizen of the Year Named at Chamber Annual

March 2012, Volume 8, Issue 3, www.manhattan.org A publication of the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce 2011 Volunteer and Citizen of the Year named at Chamber Annual Meeting The 87th Annual Meeting and Banquet of tions in the community including Chair of the Manhattan Area Chamber of the Board of the newly formed Flint Hills Commerce was held on February 24th at Discovery Center Foundation. the new Manhattan Conference Center. Over 520 guests attended the special C. Clyde Jones received the 2011 Volun- event. teer of the Year award for an incredible 52 years of outstanding commitment to the Chairman of the Board for 2011, Fred Chamber of Commerce and Manhattan Willich, celebrated the successes of the Community. This award originated in past year and recognized the volunteer 1990 to express appreciation for the hard leadership including these retiring Board work and dedication given by a Chamber of members: Dave Dreiling, Neil Horton, Commerce member. Richard Jankovich, Barbara Nelson, Dr. Joe Philipp, Rich Seidler and Jake Jones is a tireless advocate for children, Wassenberg. The following outgoing education, health, business, social services Committee Chairs were also and poverty alleviation. He served as acknowledged: Blake Bauer, Lynne Hin- Chamber President (now entitled Chair of Fred Willich presents Bruce Snead with the Fred Willich presents C. Clyde Jones with the richsen, Richard Jankovich, Steve the Board) in 1965, is a long time member Lud Fiser Citizen of the Year award. Volunteer of the Year award. Levin, Barbara Nelson, Mike Shilling, of the Manhattan Rotary Club, has volun- Jay Terrill, Tanna Thompson, Dick teered with the United Way of Riley County Gold Table Sponsors Manhattan Broadcasting Wertzberger and Marilee Whelan. since the mid-1960s and is a Board mem- BA Designs Manhattan Surgical Hospital ber of Shepherds Crossing, just to name a Bayer Construction Max Fitness Guests were treated to a video production few of his involvements. Clyde is only the BG Consultants Merry Maids of the Chamber's 2011 accomplishments second person in the history of this recog- Briggsauto.com Olsson Associates and a performance by the K-State a cap- nition to have received both the Citizen and Commerce Bank Peoples Choice Mortgage / Peoples pella group, Cadence. Volunteer of the Year awards. Community First National Bank Exchange Bank Dick Edwards The Phone Connection Voice Networks A change in leadership also took place as The Chamber would like to thank the GTM Sportswear Regional Development Associates Dan Yunk stepped into the position of following sponsors who made the evening Hilton Garden Inn Schultz Construction 2012 Chamber Board Chairman. such a success: Hi-Tech Interiors Scott Rice Ofﬁce Works ICE Corporation ServiceMaster Cleaning Services by AAA The highlight of the evening, as in the past, Platinum Sponsor The Kansas Farm Bureau SMH Consultants was the surprise announcement of the Kansas Gas Service Standard Plumbing 2011 Lud Fiser Citizen of the Year and the Kansas State Bank Sunﬂower Bank 2011 Volunteer of the Year award winners. K-State President Kirk Schulz & K-State UMB Bank Alumni Association Varney & Associates, CPAs Recognized for his leadership, vision and K-State Student Union Wildcat Property Management dedication to the region, Bruce Snead was Dean Ali Malekzadeh, K-State College of named the 2011 Lud Fiser Citizen of the Business Administration Year. This award recognizes individuals Mercy Regional Health Center who have made outstanding and repeated The Trust Company of Manhattan contributions to the progress of our com- Entertainment Sponsors munity over several years. Silver Table Sponsors Bayer Construction Snead‘s passion to “work with people and Blueville Nursery help solve problems” led him to be elected Chiropractic Family Health Center to a city record of four consecutive four- Clarion Hotel year terms to the Manhattan City Commis- Cocktail Sponsors Cragg's Remodeling, LLC sion, serving as mayor four times. Among Curtin Property Company Contact us: his many accomplishments, he was recog- ESB Financial 501 Poyntz Avenue nized for recruitment of the National Bio Flint Hills Landscape Manhattan, KS, 66502-6005 and Agro-Defense Facility, the formation of Holiday Inn at the Campus 785-776-8829 phone the seven-county regional planning organi- Hy-Vee 785-776-0679 fax zation, continued support of Fort Riley, and INTRUST Bank [email protected] leadership in the $200 million Manhattan K-State School of Leadership Studies www.manhattan.org downtown redevelopment project. Bruce KSU Foundation TDD Kansas Relay Center: continues to hold many leadership posi- Landmark National Bank 800-766-3777 Page 2 Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce Little Apple® Business Review March 2012

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 Tuesday, March 27 bu s i n e s s ,and provide servi c es to our members and custom e r s . 7:45 – 9:00am Are you intere s t ed in being a member of the Man h a ttan Area Cha m b er of Com m e r ce? Giv e Kim a call at 776-8829 for more Chamber Boardroom in fo rm at i o n . 501 Poyntz Ave 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. To place an ad or for more inform at i o n , cont a c t Regina Stat t on at If you are a morning person who and give a short “commercial” Admission is a buck and a 77 6 - 2 2 0 0 , ext. 231 or classdisplay@ t h e m e rc u r y.co m . enjoys business success, this for their business. Don’t forget to business card (payable at the event is for you! bring business cards! You can door). Reservations are required place a stack on the business as seating is limited. You may The Morning Mingle is a fun and card buffet to share with other register online at www.manhat- informal networking group open attendees. tanchamber.org, by emailing to all members of the Manhattan [email protected] or call Area Chamber of Commerce. Registration and networking starts the Chamber ofﬁce at This is a fantastic opportunity to at 7:45am with introductions 785-776-8829. connect with fellow Chamber beginning promptly at 8:00. members, make new contacts, Attendees will each have 30 Contact Kristin with questions exchange business cards and seconds to address the group. and for sponsorship opportu n i t i e s , create business partnerships. 785-776-8829 or kristin@manhattan.org. This unique netwo r king opportu n i t y shines the spotlight on each Sponsored by: attendee individually, allowing them to introduce themselves

Make the Most of Your Membership!

Chamber 101 is a quick, 60-minute, to-the-point, how-to guide for making the most of your Chamber membership.

Friday, March 30, 2012 11:30 am – 1:00 pm 11:45 am Helpful Program Tips Chamber Boardroom

Give us 60 minutes of your time and we’ll provide concise overviews of: •Member networking opportunities •Member exposure / advertising •Getting involved •Many other member beneﬁts

In addition, each business attending is given a 30-second commercial during the Chamber 101 program to showcase what they have to offer the Manhattan community.

We won’t guarantee this program will answer all of the questions you may have about the Chamber, but we do promise you’ll take away something new.

Note: If you have attended Chamber 101 in the past, perhaps a new empl o yee or an additional rep re s e n ta t i v e of your business would like to attend to learn more about their Manhattan Chamber and how to make the most of your investment.

Chamber 101 is limited to 30 members (one per business please). Both new and renewing are welcome to attend. Reservations are required no later than Friday, March 23rd.

Sponsored by: March 2012 Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce Little Apple® Business Review Page 3 Please join us for Business After Hours in March! Prepay for Business After Hours Wednesday, March 14, 2012 and save $$$ 5:30 – 7:00 pm Meadowlark Hills These laminated passports are great for businesses that 2121 Meadowlark Road regularly send representatives to Business After Hours. Monthly checks or expense reimbursements are eliminated. Reservations can be made at online at www.man- And, best of all, at $48 each you save up to $72 annually hattanchamber.org, by emailing chamber@man- over the usual $5-10 donation. hattan.org or call 776-8829. Passports are not specific to one person, so multiple people February Business After Hours may enter on one passport. An RSVP is still requested. Please contact Kristin Holt at [email protected] or Over 250 Chamber members and guests attended call the Chamber office at 776-8829. a wonderful Business After Hours in February at the Manhattan Area Technical College. In addition to great networking, guests participated in a ribbon Meadowlark Hills is a not-for-profit continuing care cutting to celebrate many new additions, program retirement community. In 1974, a group of citizens expansions & campus-wide renovations at MATC. noticed that the city’s retired population was growing Attendees also enjoyed student-led tours of the smaller and smaller, due to a lack of living options. school. In an effort to help keep Manhattan’s community thriving and to give older adults more choice in the Door prize winners included Christine Benne with matter of where they live during retirement, these Hayden Orthodontics, Tom Boller with The Phone citizens partnered with six local churches to create Connection Voice Networks, Joel Brinker with Meadowlark Hills. Built on the concepts of contin- Brinker Tree Care, Michael Brownell with Katalyst uum care, respect and compassion, Meadowlark Dzine & Grafix, Chappie with Eagle Communica- Hills opened in 1980. tions, Neal Farmer with Community 1st National Bank, Larry Fox with the KSU Foundation, Diane Since its opening, the organization has undergone Gaede with Shilling Construction, Dr. Frankie great transformations to encompass and honor the Hutchinson with Manhattan Family Chiropractic, household model. Meadowlark Hills is each resi- John Johannes, David Kreller with Document dent’s home. Staff, residents and board members Resources, Erin Lenahan with the Hilton Garden are committed to enhancing quality of life by nurtur- Inn, Criss Mayfield, Clint Sandmann with Stewart ing individuality and independence. Meadowlark Advisory Services and Mike Wilson. Hills is growing a value-driven community while lead- ing the way in honoring inherent senior rights and Bill Schroeder with Emerald Property Management building strong and meaningful relationships with all received a $50 Little Apple Dollar and Ed Krieger whose lives are touched. The organization is not won a year pass to Business After Hours. only serving its own residents, but we are helping others around the world to change the culture of long-term care. 2012 Sponsorship Opportunities

Let the Chamber promote your business! Sponsorship opportunities for are available for our 2012 programs and events. We will advertise your business to over 2,000 Chamber members and 10,000 Manhattan households. Sponsors receive extensive logo recognition on the Chamber website, email invitations and in our monthly newsletter.

Sponsorships are beginning to ﬁll up! Contact Kristin Holt or Kim Dahlsten at 785-776-8829 to secure a program sponsorship today. Eggs and Issues

Sponsored by the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce Saturday, April 7 • 7:30 a.m. Union Paciﬁc Train Depot

No admission charge • Open to the public • Free coffee

This event is partially underwritten for the Chamber by: at&t Page 4 Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce Little Apple® Business Review March 2012 5 to 9 Years Ph (785) 532-5930 Fx (785) 776-2257 uling services, Budgeting and Esti- Allstar Services, Inc. Fx (785) 532-7185 www.thecenterfordentalsleepmed- mating, and U.S. Army Corps of Engi- Barbara Bonzer Hayter www.oeie.ksu.edu/personnel.html icine.com neers QAQC support. We offer proj- Diamond Roofing The Office of Educational Innovation The Center for Dental Sleep Medicine ect Owners independent third-party Famous Dave’s Bar-B-Que and Evaluation (OEIE) is affiliated specializes in the treatment of Sleep guidance and Contractors focused, Since our February newsletter, these New Boston Creative Group with Kansas State University (KSU) Disordered Breathing with Oral Appli- experienced, professional and results businesses have reinvested their The Carter Group and the College of Education. We ance Therapy. Patients with condi- oriented support. All of these serv- investments in the Chamber. The work with state and federal agencies, tions such as Obstructive Sleep ices are offered as-needed, on an Board of Directors and staff thank 1 to 4 Years school districts, universities, and Apnea, Excessive Snoring, and the hourly or project basis, offering flexi- these businesses for their Ebert Construction Co., Inc. foundations to provide comprehen- inability to use a CPAP machine can bility and economy to our clients. continuing support of the Chamber. Enterprise Rent-A-Car sive and collaborative project devel- benefit from this form of treatment. First Assembly of God opment, strategic planning, and eval- Dr. Winter has two board certifica- dress barn 15 Years and Over Gilliland & Hayes, P.A. uation services for local, national and tions in Oral Appliance Therapy. If Lydia French, Store Manager American Pest Management, Inc. 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Manhattan Broadcasting Manhattan High School Booster Club Imagemakers Salisbury Supply founded in 1944 is dressbarn is now operating 838 Manhattan Country Club Mercy Regional Home Medical Services Mary Foster, Project Manager a General line retail distributor of stores in 47 states. The dressbarn Master Landscape Inc. Premier Car and Dog Wash 417B Lincoln Avenue, Wamego Construction & Industrial Supplies. brand targets consumers such as Morrison, Frost, Olsen, Irvine & Schartz, Scott Rice Office Works Ph (785) 260-0146 Our product categories include: budget-conscious career women and LLP The IDEA Center Fx (785) 380-2556 Safety equipment,Power tools, Hand offers her the very latest in designer Realty Executives Weis Real Estate Co. Trent Armbrust www.imagemakers-inc.com tools, Rigging & sling styles. This new Manhattan location RSVP of the Flint Hills, Inc. Turner Construction Company Imagemakers has been in business supplies,Anchors & fasteners,Dia- will be a combination store, offering Sabatka Financial Advisory Services, Inc. Wolfe’s Camera Shops, Inc. for over 10 years, and has a com- mond wheels, & Concrete tools. a Misses shop (sizes 4-16) and a Shear Dynamics Salon & Day Spa bined 50 years of experience in the Brands repesented include Women's shop (sizes 14-24). We Sherwin-Williams Company kind of web development, graphic DeWalt,Milwaukee,Powers offer a full service shopping experi- Stoecklein Financial Services design, and advertising efforts that Anchors,Target-Husqvarna,Kraft, ence, VIP shopping parties, fashion The Kansas Farm Bureau get results. The Imagemakers team Klein, DBI Sala, Lift-All. Locations in shows, and more! The Pathfinder brings an incredible level of technical Topeka, Wichita, Manhattan. UMB Bank understanding and know-how to the LTG (Ret) Michael Dodson Please join the Chamber staff in table. We have the knowledge and LEEDing Edge Consulting, LLC Ph (785) 537-7577 10 to 14 Years welcoming these firms and organiza- expertise to make sure your market- Chan Rhodes, President Carpet Plus tions to Chamber membership and ing efforts not only work, 3652 Crystal Horse Road, Keith Eyestone, Realtor® Community First National Bank support them by buying from your but work for you—and with the high- Wamego Alliance Realty Everett (Bud) Gillispie Chamber colleagues! est degree of usability possible. Ph (785) 477-7112 206 Southwind Place, Suite 1A Mead Lumber Do It Center www.leedingedgeconsulting.com Ph (785) 539-2300 Robert N. Haines Office of Educational Innovation & Center for Dental Sleep Medicine LEC provides professional construc- Fx (785) 539-8095 Restore of the Heartland, Inc. Evaluation Er ica Scha r dein, Sleep Coordi n a to r tion services to Contractors and proj- Security Solutions Dr. Jan Middendorf, Director 428 Houston Street ect Owners. These include LEED 2323 Anderson Avenue, Suite 220 Ph (785) 776-0760 Planning and Documentation, Sched- What does my Chamber do for me? What does my Chamber do for me is without putting something into the participation provides an opportunity a question asked many times - most organization. for leadership development while often at renewal time or when being being active in your community. You invited to join. Your Manhattan Area Chamber offers can always find something at the all sorts of opportunities to get Chamber in which to get involved - The Manhattan Young Professionals learned yard These are tough times, and these are involved - to market yourself and/or and that will make both your business care do’s and don’t’s from the staff at Blueville tough questions. However, there are your business. How about joining our and the Chamber better organizations! Nursery in February. good answers and solid reasons to join Chamber Champions, who preside “It was interesting to learn that you can’t go buy and participate in your Manhattan over ribbon cutting celebrations of The mission of the Manhattan Area just any type of grass seed and expect it to do well. Area Chamber of Commerce - expanding or new businesses to town? Chamber of Commerce is to foster a What grows well in Kansas City might not grow well especially in these times. How about attending a Morning changing environment for business in Manhattan,” said YP member Ca s e y Culberts o n . Mingle, a great networking opportunity success that enhances the quality Have you ever heard someone say on the fourth Tuesday of each month? of life in our region. We market the "I joined a gym last year and it hasn't Good Morning Manhattan is another region, advocate for business, and done a thing for me"? You have to ask great way to learn about your community. provide services to our members and "have they actually gone to a class, These are held on six times a year on customers. learned about the equipment or asked the third Thursday at the Manhattan for help from a professional trainer?" Country Club. Come let us work together! When the person says "no", then you wonder how they expected to get Committees are another positive way something out of the membership to become involved, Committee Culture page 2

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March 2012 Volume 12, Issue 3 A publication of the Manhattan Convention & Visitors Bureau March Madness PLANET will be in Manhattan!

Kansas State University, specifically, the Department of Anyone who was fortunate enough to attend a high school state bas- Horticulture, Forestry, and Recreation Resources will be hosting ketball game knows the thrill of the crowd, the intensity of a moment, the 36th annual PLANET Student Career Days. PLANET, and the passion of school spirit at its finest. Those lucky enough to be otherwise known as the Professional Landcare Network, the on the team, or play the entire season feel the weight of their basket- largest green industry in the country sponsors this amazing four ball sports career hanging on each game through tournament play. day event, which will be held over KSU’s spring break, March The entire process is an event, from start to finish; the camaraderie, the 22-25. Students enrolled in horticultural programs from across driving, the hotel stays, the team meetings and the excitement of play- the country will compete in events designed to experience ing in a huge, new venue. and practice skills necessary for a career in “the green industry”. There are 28 competitive events that students will For the 23rd year Manhattan will host the state 2A high school basket- compete in such as, irrigation assembly, plant and pest identifi- ball tournament. This monumental event is aided by the convention cation, tree climbing skills, leadership, sales presentation, skid and visitors bureau, and instrumentally, by volunteers. Between t-shirts, steer operation, computer-aided design, and personnel man- programs, pass gates, and hospitality rooms there are more than agement. enough areas to keep workers busy, and our loyal volunteers help put on a fabulous tournament every single year. We hope to continue the In addition to fun challenges and networking, the event expectation of support and excitement from the Manhattan commu- includes a career fair allowing students the opportunity to nity as you help us welcome 2A state tournament goers March 8-11! meet potential employers and discover employment and Let the March madness begin! in t e r nship opportunities specifically related to the green industry.

Each year a different college or university hosts the event, last year at Joliet Community College nearly 900 students from 68 different colleges attended. This unique opportunity will be a great chance for K-State to be involved in a future-focused industry.

The Manhattan Convention and Visitors Bureau have assisted the PLANET group with site visits, and accommodation needs. Once the group has arrived in Manhattan, they will be provided with welcome packets and city information. Culture Sports in The Little Apple® The McCain Performance Series is reaching the end Spring Activities of its 2011-2012 season! Sunday March 11, brings viewers “An Evening of Romance” by Jim Brickman Cabin Fever Bike at 7:30 pm. Challenge registration is now open! Saturday, April March 30 and 31 guests can enjoy Springdance 14, the race takes off from (live music and lively dancing) on the McCain stage Wamego Middle School. at 7:30 pm. There are three new routes available this year of 17, March 8-10 in Nichols Theatre, The Crucible is 29, and 64 miles. Pre-regis- showing at 7:30 pm, and March 11 there will be tration must be received a matinee showing at 2:30 pm. by March 26! Call McCain at 532-6428 or visit k-state.com/theatre for ticket information.

Strike! Sixpack! Split!

The Kansas Women’s Bowling Association Tournament starts March 3 and runs until May 4. Bowling is more than just a past- time and these women will prove it on a smattering of dates in the coming weeks. Little Apple Lanes will host the more than 2,200 bowlers in total attendance throughout the dates of this tournament.

The last time that Manhattan saw this tournament was 2005, and we are excited to be the hosts of this event again! There are 476 registered teams from across the state. The event registration is closed- but if you’re interested Jim Brickman to perform at McCain in watching for ways to improve your own game, guests are allowed to enjoy the event and cheer on their favorite teams, or chat about joining the league. Cornfield Edition

Feast of the Fields combines rich history with a rustic 2012 K-State Football Schedule setting and, of course, great food! September 1 Missouri State Manhattan, Kan. The Cornfield Edition is June 2, 2012 and they are September 8 Miami (Fla.) Manhattan, Kan. taking reservations now. Visit feastofthefields.yola- September 15 North Texas Manhattan, Kan. site.com, or e mail at [email protected]. Check September 22 at Oklahoma* Norman, Okla. out what last year’s attendees had to say about the September 29 BYE event. October 6 Kansas* Manhattan, Kan. October 13 at Iowa State* Ames, Iowa “This delightful gathering was a pleasure for all the October 20 at West Virginia* Morgantown, W.V. senses! We look forward to many more such events October 27 Texas Tech* Manhattan, Kan. in years to come.” Susanne Siepl-Coates November 3 Oklahoma State* Manhattan, Kan. November 10 at TCU* Fort Worth, Texas “We certainly look forward to the next Feast of the November 17 at Baylor* Waco, Texas Fields experience...what a great way to celebrate November 24 BYE local farmers, products and chefs!” Valerie & Brad December 1 Texas* Manhattan, Kan. Olson

“It was an amazing evening, fantastic food, great Just a reminder: Construction along Ft. Riley blvd. will be picking back service...all exceeded our expectations.” Tami up early March as the weather allows. Drivers are encouraged to consider Keasling and Mike Nevels. alternate routes and keep in mind the additional time required for travel during Manhattan Convention & Visitors Bureau Steering Committee high-traffic hours.

Chuck Scott, Sports Wayne Rouse, Entertainment At the current time, March 18 is the date that Miller Pkwy will be closed at its Dottie Burgess, Hotel Evan Tuttle, Attraction junction with Ft. Riley Blvd. Inclement weather may slow down this time table. Brad Everett, Hotel John Pence, Meeting Facility Drivers seeking alternate routes via McDowell Creek Rd. are also encouraged Jennifer Fritchen, Hotel Bernie Haney, Ex - O f ficio - to keep in mind that turning west from McDowell Creek Rd onto Pillsbury Dr. may Gregg Joyal, Hotel Sports be a challenge due to substantial traffic, as this is a non-lighted intersection. Dave Lewis, Entertainment Lynda Spire, Ex-Officio - Kelly Loub, Restaurant Meeting Facility Traffic along K-18/ Ft. Riley Blvd., will be reduced to one lane in each direction Curt Loupe, Attraction Bob Workman, Ex - O f ficio - and access to Fort Riley, Manhattan Regional Airport, Eureka Drive and Business Meredith McKee, Hotel Attraction District will be affected, but maintained throughout the duration of construction. To stay up to date, visit ksdot.org, and/or rileycountyks.gov. Teresa Morris, Hotel Community Info Upcoming Events Tuttle Creek State Park Presents KSU Gardens Luncheon Series

Free Vehicle admission day! March 31 you Robin Macy, an original Dixie Chick band member can pack up the family and head out to will entertain guests Wednesday, March 28 at the Tuttle Creek State Park to check out their Manhattan Country Club for the Friends of the KSU facilities, a cabin, and enjoy some nature. Gardens Luncheon Series. Macy is the current Camping fees will still apply for those want- steward of the historic Bartlett Arboretum in Belle ing to utilize the grounds overnight. Both Plaine, KS, and will share the story of the arboretum children and adults can head to the and share her music as well. archery range where a Park staffer will be available to those wanting to try out their The Lunch is $30 per person, and RSVP’s are bow arm. Contact the State Park Office at Photo by Mike Marish required. Send to Anne Springer at [email protected]. 785-539-7941 with questions.

Horse Drawn Carriage Rides in Student Union Passport Center the Spring

The K-State Student Union now accepts passport applications! On behalf of the The horse drawn carriage that many Manhattan US Department of State, US citizens who plan to travel internationally can apply denizens see in December will be seen again, for passports at the ID center on the first floor of the Union. Forms available at participating in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade! On union.k-state.edu, or in person and appointments are not necessary. March 17, after the parade, the carriage will be available for approximately two hours offering rides to the public. Pickup/drop off points will be CONGRATULATIONS! Triangle Park in Aggieville and City Park.

We congratulate Tallgrass Brewing Co. on their recent awards! A recent poll from craftcans.com proves that Tallgrass fans are loyal, and vocal. Looking Good in Green Eight of Tallgrass’s brews made their way into podium rankings, including winner of the St. Patrick’s day is “Best New Beer” category. You can view all fun for all and the the contenders, other winners and see Tallgrass in annual St. Patty’s all their glory on the craftcans.com web site. day race takes off March 17, Saturday. The 2-mile fun run Introducing Local Champions! starts at 10:00 am and at 10:45 am the 10K begins. Register Christy Chase, Convention Sales Manager works hard every day to bring soon, if you haven’t already, and find something meetings, conventions, events and more to Manhattan for the good of the green to wear in the race! More than 1,200 have economy and the growth of our community. On a smaller scale, there are participated in past years (a record) and this year others who do this job every day through the organizations, clubs and marks the 34th anniversary for this event. committees that they belong to. These are the local champions that we want to help showcase. Visit our web site and search “local champions” to find Walkers are, of course, welcome too! Visit out more! universityextras.com/letsgorun.com or visitmanhattanks.org for registrations. A portion of race profits go to Special Olympics. From Kenya to the Little Apple®

Manhattan recently hosted a group of 8 students from Kenya, Africa due to a grant from the 4-H program. These students were hand-selected after applying via a written essay and verbal interview process. None of them had ever been on a plane before their trip to the United States.

While in Manhattan, the group learned leadership tac- tics and strategies, discussing problem-solving and problem identification. They will take these lessons home and implement them into their own communities.

The group of talented and excited young people had a lot to take in- but were so excited to be in Kansas, and the United States. Some of their favorite foods since arriving were french fries and candy, and when they landed in Washington D.C., they experienced snow for the first time in their lives. Each student stayed with a host-family to experience Manhattan Kansas living; the consensus was sincere Nature Exploration Center continues to make appreciation for how kind and helpful people in Manhattan are. exciting progress towards its completion. March 2012 Upcoming Conferences 6 Tuesday Talks in the Gardens- 11 K-State Women's Tennis vs Creighton, Tointon Family Community Gardening in Oklahoma, Washburn Tennis Stadium, 6:30pm, 800-221-2287 and Sports to be held in Manhattan, K-State Gardens, Complex, 12pm, 800-221-2287 22 TALK Book Discussion Series, 12:15-12:45pm, 785-532-3271 KSU Women's Tennis vs. Manhattan Public Library, ® Reinterpreting the Human- Wichita State, Washburn 7pm, 785-565-6490 The Little Apple Made Landscape, Beach Tennis Complex, 1pm, 23 K-State Women's Tennis vs Museum of Art, K-State, 800-221-CATS Texas Tech, Washburn Tennis 4:30am, 785-532-7718 K-State Baseball vs. Hartford, Complex, 1pm, 800-221-2287 March ...... Anticipated Attendance Numbers K-State Orchestra concert, Tointon Family Stadium, K-State Baseball vs. Texas, • 1-2 Mid-America Association for Computers & K-State Auditorium, 7:30pm, 1pm, 800-221-2287 Tointon Family Stadium, 785-532-3804 The 1940 Census, Manhattan 6:30pm, 800-221-2287 Education (MACE) Annual Convention . .550 7 Meet the Art: Carol Haerer, Public Library, 2pm, 24 Community Appreciation • 1-2 Kansas Hospital Association: Rural Health Beach Museum of Art, K- 785-485-2158 Day, Sunset Zoo, Noon-5pm, State, 10:30am, 785-532-7718 McCain presents: "An Evening 785-587-2737 Symposium ...... 120 Meet the Art, Robert Sudlow, of Romance" Jim Brickman, K-State Baseball vs. Texas, • 2-4 Kansas Women’s Bowling Association 200 Beach Museum of Art, K-State McCain Auditorium, K-State, Tointon Family Stadium, 2pm, 6:30-8pm, 785-532-7718 7:30pm, 785-532-6428 800-221-2287 • 3-5 Kansas Professional Photographers Custer in Kansas, Manhattan 12 KSU Wind Ensemble Graduate 25 K-State Women's Tennis vs Association ...... 100 Public Library, 7pm, Student Concert, McCain Baylor, Washburn Tennis 785-776-4741 Auditorium, K-State, 7:30pm, Complex, Noon, 800-221-2287 • 7-10 Kansas State High School Activities 7-10 2A State Basketball Champi- 785-532-3816 K-State Baseball vs. Texas, Association 2A State High School onship, Bramlage Coliseum, 13 Vernon Larson International Tointon Family Stadium, 1pm, 1:30-9:00pm, 785-776-8829 Lecture: Dr. John Unruh, 800-221-2287 Basketball ...... 10,000 8 Robert Storr, Beach Museum Department of Animal Sci- 27 Last Tuesday Gaming, • 9-11 Kansas Women's Bowling Association200 of Art, K-State, 5:30pm, ence, K-State, Holiday Inn at Manhattan Public Library, 785-532-7718 the Campus, 12:15pm, 4pm, 785-565-6490 • 14-15 Kansas Bankers Association ...... 150 8-11 The Crucible (opera), Nichols 785-532-5990 27 "Spring Music Festival", • 16-18 Kansas Women's Bowling Theatre, K-State, 7:30pm 11th KSU University Band and Manhattan Town Center, is at 2:30pm, 785-532-6878 Concert Band, McCain 6-7pm, 785-539-3500 Association ...... 200 9 K-State Women's Tennis vs Auditorium, K-State, 7:30pm, 29 Tallgrass TV: Tuning into the • 18-25 PLANET ...... 1,000 Oklahoma State, Washburn 785-532-3816 New Natural History Museum, Tennis Complex, 11am, 14 Artist Talk: Mike McMann, Beach Museum of Art, • 23-25 Kansas Women's Bowling 800-221-2287 Beach Museum of Art, K-State, 5:30pm, 785-532-7718 Association ...... 200 Nancy Drew & Hardy Boys K-State, 4:30pm, 785-532-7718 30 ZOOfari Tails, Manhattan Party, Manhattan Public KSU Jazz Ensemble Concert, Public Library, 10am, • 26-28 Hutchinson/Mayrath ...... 150 Library, 2pm, 785-565-6490 Forum Hall, K-State Student 785-565-6490 • 30-Apr 1 Gamma Phi Beta Mom's Club . .200 K-State Baseball vs. Hartford, Union, 7:30pm, 785-532-3816 Easter Bunny Arrival, Manhattan Tointon Family Stadium, 15 KSU Jazz Combo Concert, Town Center, 785-539-3500 • 30-Apr 1 Kansas Women's Bowling 3pm, 800-221-2287 Union Station, K-State Student Rebecca Makkai, fiction Association ...... 200 Ronaldo V. Wilson, poet, Union, 7:30pm, 785-532-3816 writer, K-State Student Union, K-State Student Union, 16-18Don't Dress For Dinner, 3:30pm, 785-532-6716 Total Ecomonic Impact: $6,025,430 3:30pm, 785-532-6716 Columbian Theatre, Museum KSU Equestrian vs. Big 12 KELLY IRISH BAND, C.L. Hoover & Art Center, Wamego, Fri & Championships, Timbercreek Opera House, 7:30pm, Sat. 7:30pm Sun.2pm, Stables, TBA, 800-221- CATS Manhattan Convention & Visitors Bureau Staff 785-238-3906 785-456-2029 30-31SpringDance, McCain Audito- 9-11 Don't Dress For Dinner, 17 MAC presents: Blarney Break- rium, K-State, 7:30pm, Karen Hibbard Megan Ferguson Columbian Theatre, Museum fast/Brunch, Manhattan Arts 785-532-6878 Director Service Coordinator & Art Center, Wamego, Fri & Center, 8am, 785-537-4420 31 Free Entrance Day, Tuttle [email protected] [email protected] Sat. 7:30pm Sun.2pm, Aggieville St. Patrick's Day Creek State Park, All Day, 785-456-2029 Parade & Road Races, 785-539-8511 Christy Chase Autumn Shoemaker 10 Bassoon Afternoon, McCain Aggieville, 10am, 785-776-8050 Great Escapes Expo, Fort Auditorium, K-State, 10am- Paul Mesner Puppets pres- Riley's Conference Center, Convention Sales Manager Marketing Coordinator 4pm, 785-532-5740 ents: Anansi the Spider, 10-6 pm, 785-239-6398 [email protected] [email protected] K-State Baseball vs. Hartford, Manhattan Arts Center, 4pm, Joel Sartore, National Geo Tointon Family Stadium, 785-537-4420 graphic Photographer, Beach Marcia Rozell 501 Poyntz Avenue 12pm, 800-221-2287 KSU Equestrian vs. Oklahoma Museum of Art, K-State, 2pm, Tourism Sales Manager KSU Women's Tennis vs. State, Timbercreek Stables, 785-587-2737 Manhattan, KS 66502 Memphis, Washburn Tennis TBA, 800-221- CATS [email protected] (785) 776-8829 Complex, 1pm, 800-221- CATS 20 How Does Your Garden (785) 776-0679 fax Hallows and Horcruxes Ball Grow?, Manhattan Public 2012, K-State Alumni Center, Library, 2pm, 785-565-6490 7-11:30pm, 785-532-2171 K-State Baseball vs.

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NNoot t e e w w o o r r thythy NNeew w s s Little Apple Brewing Company wins National Food Service Award Little Apple Brewing Company in Manhattan recently earned a 2011 National Food service Beef Backer Award in the Independent Operator category.

The family-owned steak house was one of three restaurants selected from the nation for the award. Winners were announced at the 2012 Cattle Industry Annual Convention and National Cattleman’s Beef Association (NCBA) Trade Show in Nashville, Tenn. Each year, the Beef Checkoff Program honors food service establishments for their efforts in menuing and marketing beef.

“We’re thrilled to receive this award and be named a National Food service Beef Backer” Russ Loub, owner and manager of Little Apple Brewing Company, said. “We’ve always known that our beef plates are very high quality and delicious, but this award is validation that we’ve truly created an extraordinary beef program for our guests, bar none to other establishments in the nation.”

Weis Real Estate Company celebrates 20th Anniversary Realty Executives Weis Real Estate Company held an open house to celebrate its 20th anniversary in business. Broker-Owner Linda B. Weis purchased the rights to five Kansas counties and opened the agency in 1992 with the assistance of her daughter, Stephanie Weis Grynkiewicz. She and her husband, Jerry Weis, have operated the agency since then. Page 10 Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce Little Apple® Business Review March 2012 and running a financial analysis cooling, insulation and pump to determine the true impact of improvements, among others. potential energy savings. Grant applications for 2012 must As I work with more businesses be submitted by March 30th. exploring financing for their Also, due to population changes energy efficient investments, I see from the latest Census, 2012 will many opportunities for application likely be the last year that some of the United States Department of the Manhattan area qualifies Business Barometer of Agriculture’s (USDA) Renew- for Rural Development programs able Energy for America Program like REAP. January 2011 January 2012 (REAP). REAP is run through BUILDING PERMITS - source: City of Manhattan USDA Rural Development and More information on REAP and its provides financial assistance to eligibility requirements can be Total Issued 32 20 small businesses and agricultural found on the USDA Rural Devel- Residential $5,705,087 $2,705,077 producers to purchase, install, opment website at Non-Residential $1,740,921 $1,682,495 and construct renewable energy www.rurdev.usda.gov/BCP_Re Permit Fees Paid $42,330 $22,594 systems; make energy efficiency ap.html. Please contact our improvements to non-residential office if you are interested in addi- RETAIL SALES (Manhattan) - source: City of Manhattan buildings and facilities; use tional resources and assistance Retail Sales $84,335,000 $96,939,100 Renewable Energy for renewable technologies that with applying for a REAP grant or Sales Tax Collections $843,350 $969,391 America Program reduce energy consumption; and loan. MANHATTAN AIR PASSENGER TRAFFIC - MHK airport participate in energy audits, renewable energy development Daryn Soldan I wrote last year about the key Enplanement 3,734 4,836 assistance, and feasibility studies. 501 Poyntz Avenue components of planning energy Deplanement 4,172 5,518 Manhattan, KS 66502 efficient solutions for small busi- REAP includes a competitive 785-587-9917 nesses. Chief among these were grant and low-interest loan pro- [email protected] incorporating any changes as part gram that can be applied to proj- www.washburn.edu/sbdc of a comprehensive business plan Chamber Facts - ects including lighting, heating, Did You Know? Hire a Veteran Today The Kansas Department of employment problems. If you have any questions or Commerce is pleased to The Veterans Workforce Invest- would like to team up with the DYK? Thousands of referrals are made though the announce that the Veterans ment Program would like to build Veterans Workforce Investment Chamber website monthly. More and more Workforce Investment Program a strong relationship with busi- Program, do not hesitate to ask (VWIP) is currently able to partially nesses and help them train your Local Veteran Employment consumers are using the Internet to find fund employer on-the-job training employees to perform the job Representative, Herman Simmons businesses. Last year 67,687 completed programs. They can also help duties to the best of their ability. Jr., Lupe Montes or Dawn Van searches were made in the business directory eligible Veterans with assistance The process is streamlined & easy Horn. Call Herman and Dawn seeking member business information. for educational training and job to get started. Monday – Friday and Lupe on placement. Monday, Wednesday and Additionally, “The VOW- Hire Fridays at 785-762-8870 or The intent of the VWIP program Heroes Act of 2011” provides Lupe on Tuesdays and DYK? When you shop locally, the sales tax dollars is to provide support for employ- employers a payroll tax credit, Thursdays at 785-587-8257. We from your purchases go back into making our ment and training services between $2,600 & $9,600 for hope we can build a great rela- through grants and contracts that 2012 for any new veteran hire that tionship with your communities greater. Those sales tax dollars assist eligible veterans with reinte- meets certain criteria. You may organization. help fund our roads, parks, schools, fire gration into meaningful employ- find out more at:: departments and more. So shop here, buy ment within the labor force and http://www.whitehouse.gov/the stimulates the development of -press-office/2011/11/21/ here and help us keep Manhattan great! effective service delivery systems fact-sheet-returning-heroes- that will address their complex an d - wo u n d e d - wa r rio r- ta x - c re d i t s

DYK? 70 = Number of legislative policies and positions your Chamber is focused on. As the Hiring Success Stories strongest voice for Manhattan’s business community since 1925, the Manhattan Area In early December, Desaree e-mailed her resume to Myranda for help in finding employment. Desaree had Chamber of Commerce represents the experience as a Dental Assistant, so Myranda sent her resume to oral surgeons. Three and a half weeks later, Desaree reported back that she’d been offered a position. As Desaree stated, “after months of looking, concerns and interests of member with Myranda’s help, I landed a great job opportunity as an oral surgeon assistant. Thanks for all your help.” businesses before local, state and federal Congrats, Desaree! government, while providing information, communications of facts and coordinating Myranda met Bethany at a K-State job fair. Myranda sent Bethany’s resume to agencies in her field. Bethany now has a part time job at one of those, North Central Area Agency on Aging. Bethany says, “It was wonder- action on behalf of our members. ful to have Myranda's help connecting me with opportunities and openings in my field. This made networking much easier and I found that once I was using Myranda's help I was able to receive more interviews for jobs.” Congrats on the job, Bethany! March 2012 Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce Little Apple® Business Review Page 11 Military Update

LTC Kidd and CSM McDwyer uncase 2nd Battalion, 34th Armor colors; 2-34 AR had been deployed to Afghanistan since March 2011 and came home during November 2011.

Cavalry Troopers march into the ceremony with the American Flag and 5-4 Cavalry colors.

Soldiers with 2-34AR uncased their colors in a ceremony celebrating their return from Afghanistan.

Outgoing CSM Tompkins passes the colors to outgoing Commander, LTC Moore. COL Calvert speaks to the soldiers and guests at the Change of Command and Change of Responsibility Ceremony for 299th BSB.

Troops with 5th Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment start the ceremony. Page 12 Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce Little Apple® Business Review March 2012 March Events April Events To make a reservation for an upcoming 11 Business After Hours Chamber Makes 4,844 event, please call the Chamber at 11 5:30 – 7:00 pm 776-8829. Please join us as your time allows. Host: Colbert Hills & Grand Mere Referrals This Month! 5 Campaign Academy 5 19 Good Morning Manhattan 6:00 – 8:30 pm 19 When you’re looking for a business, service or product Location: Kansas Farm Bureau 7:15 – 8:30 am Location: Manhattan Country Club search the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce website. 8 Ribbon Cutting – Cox Communications 8 Retail Store 25 New Member Orientation: 25 You Belong! What’s Next? 2:00 pm 4,844 referrals were made through the website in 900 Hayes Drive, Suite B 7:45 – 9:00 am Location: Chamber Boardroom the past 30 days. 14 Business After Hours *All dates and times are subject to change. 14 5:30 – 7:00 pm 67,113 referrals were made through the website in Host: Meadowlark Hills the last 12 months. 27 Morning Mingle 27 7:45 – 9:00 am Of these, 41,728 used a keyword to search for a member Location: Chamber Boardroom and 3,898 searches clicked through to the business’ own website. 30 Chamber 101 30 11:30 am – 1:00 pm Location: Chamber Boardroom Business Advantage Goes to Chamber of Commerce Members The following are excerpts from a (e.g., sits on the board), likely to purchase goods or you're showing that you have a The following are the results of research study conducted by consumers are 12% more likely services from the company in good reputation respondents from small Market Street, a part of The to think that its products stack the future. •70% of consumers say that businesses when asked the Schapiro Group Inc., Atlanta GA. up better than its competition. you're showing that you use impact of having a chamber •When a consumer thinks that a What a Local good business practices membership: Advocates of chambers of company's products stack up Chamber of •Overall 44% said it increases commerce have long believed that better against the competition Impact on Small Consumer Favorability Commerce Member- •Overall 51% said it increases when a company is active in its because the company is highly Businesses local chamber, it is doing the right involved in its local chamber of ship Shows Consumers Consumer Awareness thing not only for the community commerce, it is because he or Small business represents the •Overall 57% say it increases the •59% of consumers say that but for its own success as well. she infers that the company is largest segment by number of Local Reputation you're showing people about While there is plenty of evidence trustworthy, involved in the most chamber membership rolls, •Overall 63% say it increases the your company to show the impact of chambers community, and is an industry so it is important to quantify the Likelihood of Future Patronage •63% of consumers say that of commerce on their communities, leader. im pact that a chamber membersh i p you're showing you are involved it is much harder to ﬁnd data that •When consumers know that a has on them. The results indicate With all that the survey results tell in the community quantify the impact of belonging small business is a member of that the impact of a local cha m b e r us, what the results really show •64% of consumers say that to a chamber. This study, the chamber of commerce, they membership on small businesses us is there is real VALUE in you're showing that you care commissioned by the American are 44% more likely to think can be powerful. BELONGING to your LOCAL about consumers Chamber of Commerce Exec u t i ve s favorably of it and 63% more CHAMBER of COMMERCE. •69% of consumers say that Be chamber proud! with support from Small Business Network Inc., is designed to do just that: determine the real value to companies in terms of consumer outcomes of joining and being active in their local chamber of commerce. Do consumers really support businesses because they are chamber members? •Most consumers (59%) think that being active in the local chamber of commerce is an ef fec t i v e business str a t egy over a l l . It is 29% more effec t i v e, however , for communicating to consumers that a company uses good business practices and 26% more effective for communicating that a business is reputable. •If a company shows that it is hi g h l y invol v ed in its local cha m b e r