November 2009, Volume 5, Issue 11, www.manhattan.org A publication of the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce Are you taking advantage of your Chamber Membership?

Share the benefits of chamber membership with your employees. Little Apple® Dollars - FREE As a Chamber member, you and all* of your employees are invited Your Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce and its Retail Commit- to attend Chamber functions and take advantage of member serv- tee are working hard to keep shopping dollars in Manhattan. Little ices. Apple® Dollar checks may be purchased at the Chamber at no cost other than the face dollar of the check. Support our local retailers Be sure to share ‘The Chamber Weekly’ communication, emails by purchasing Little Apple® Dollars. They are the perfect gift for and special invitations with your employees. If you have employees that person who has everything. that you would like to add to our email list, please let us know. If you have questions regarding any of these services or need addi- Member Mailing List Contact us: tional information, please contact the Membership Division at the One of the greatest assets available to members of the Manhattan 501 Poyntz Avenue Chamber office, 776-8829. Area Chamber of Commerce is access to the membership list. The list can be custom-filtered to fit your needs, may only be used once Manhattan, KS, 66502-6005 Business After Hours per purchase and is unavailable to non-members. 785-776-8829 phone Network with fellow Chamber members at these monthly, informal events at various locations in Manhattan. Referrals - FREE 785-776-0679 fax Chamber members are referred daily as the Chamber acts as an [email protected] Event Calendar – FREE information center for Manhattan. If you or your organization has an event that could be of interest to www.manhattan.org people living in or visiting Manhattan, please fill out the Submit an Workforce Development TDD Kansas Relay Center: Event form found on our Convention & Visitors Bureau website. Your Chamber members have access to our in-house Workforce Develop- submission will be reviewed by a staff member before it is made ment Coordinator for job fair information, FREE job postings on 800-766-3777 available on the Calendar of Events. www.manhattancvb.org www.NationJob.com/Manhattan and many other workforce related services. First Impressions Everyone who contacts the Chamber for relocation packets has two *Some business types may have additional policies regarding all things in common: A desire to make the Manhattan area their employees. Call the Chamber office at 776-8829 for questions you home and a need to make new business connections. First Impres- may have. sions is a campaign designed to help you market to Manhattan newcomers. It is the only Chamber program that gives you access to those who request relocation packets. Monday Morning Leadership Seminar

The Chamber held its annual Fall Seminar on October 21. Monte Farrar with Express Employment Professionals presented Monday Morning Leadership. Participants shared examples and learned best KSBDC Brown Bag Lunch Seminar Series The seminars are offered FREE of charge to practices of successful leadership qualities. Chamber members and $20 for guests. The FINAL Brown Bag Lunch Series seminar for 2009 will be held on Friday, November 6. Bring your lunch and the Chamber will provide We would like to thank Express Employment Professionals for spon- soft drinks and water. soring this seminar and to Alorica for providing the refreshments! Calling all home based businesses! As owner of many home based businesses and over 25 years as Space is limited; reservations are required. a consultant with the Kansas Small Business Devel- Please call 776-8829 to register. opment Center, Les Streit, will share his expertise on topics such as advertising options, legal & tax The “Brown Bag Lunch Series” is a partnership issues, and individual marketing skills. between the Kansas Small Business Development Center and the Manhattan Area Chamber of Com- Date: Friday, November 6, 2009 merce. These workshops are designed to add skills Time: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm and strategies to your tool box that will help you (presentation will begin at 11:45) adapt to the ever-changing business environment. Topic: Marketing Your Home Based Business Presenter: Les Streit, Kansas Small Business Development Center Consultant Location: Manhattan Chamber Boardroom, 501 Poyntz Ave Page 2 Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce Little Apple® Business Review November 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 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 . Thursday, November 19, 2009 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. 7:15 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. To place an ad or for more inform at i o n , cont a c t Jemie Wataha at Manhattan Country Club 77 6 - 2 2 0 0 , ext. 231 or classdisplay@ t h e m e rc u r y.co m . Start your day off with breakfast and some early morning networking. Good Morning Manhattan! will once again be held at the Manhattan Country Club. Coffee will be served at 7:15 a.m., a buffet breakfast at 7:30 a.m. followed by four speakers that will share information about local topics of interests to the community. They will each have the floor for five minutes in order to complete the program by 8:30 a.m.

Confirmed speakers include: • John Broberg, President & CEO of Mercy Regional Health Center ★ • Natascha Phillips, Executive Director of the Flint Hills Breadbasket • Bob Workman, Director of the Flint Hills Discovery Center

This fast-paced, informative gathering is well attended so reservations are required and can be made online at www.manhattan.org or by calling 776-8829. The cost is $15 per member or $30 for non-members.

Shaking hands with everyone you see could net you $50 if you are the 15th person to shake the hand of our “mystery member”. Business cards will serve you two-fold when you use them for networking and to register for the door prize drawing.

Special thanks to

for sponsoring this event!

Thank you to the following members of the Chamber Champions and Chamber Diplomats for volunteering to help with September’s Good Morning Manhattan registration: Jackie Patton with Al Langton Insurance, Howlette Kleiner with Meritrust Credit Union, Michael Webb with Farm Bureau Financial Services and Keith Westervelt with Blueville Nursery★.

Thanks to Ned Seaton, Seaton Publishing, for presenting to the Manhattan Young Professionals on October 22. Next event: Tuesday, December 1, 2009 5:30 p.m. Zuckey Bowl

If you or someone you know is interested in the Manhattan Young Professionals, please call Dena Huff at the Chamber, 776-8829. November 2009 Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce Little Apple® Business Review Page 3 Thank you to the following members of the Chamber Champions and Chamber Diplomats for volunteering to help with registration at the Passports Available for September Business After Hours: Linda Jones with AFLAC, Garett Roop with Aligned Roop Chiropractic, Jay Terrill with Community First National Bank★, Kyle Walters with Waddell & Reed Business After Hours and Keith Westervelt with Blueville Nursery★. These laminated passports are great for businesses that regularly You are invited to ter, complimentary USA Today, send representatives to Business After Hours. Monthly checks or expense reimbursements are eliminated. attend outdoor pool (in season), wonder- fully comfortable pillow-topped And, best of all, at $48 each you save Business After Hours bedding, a "pillow menu" and up to $72 annually over the usual October Business After Hours $5-10 donation. Business After Hours got scary in Wednesday, complimentary high-speed inter- October at the Briggs & Broom- November 11, 2009 net access throughout the hotel. Our hotel is 100% smoke free and Passports are not specific to one sticks Halloween Bash. Briggs 5:30 – 7:00 pm person, so multiple people may Auto★ generously hosted over welcomes small pets. Great place Hosted by Holiday Inn to also hold your social gatherings enter on one passport. An 275 Chamber members and RSVP is still requested. Inter- guests to hors duevers, drinks at the Campus or business meetings with our outstanding meeting facilities ested? Please contact and live music. Guest were Kristin Holt at encouraged to wear costumes, which accommodate up to 350 people. So don’t delay – come [email protected] and many took ad v a n ta g e of the or call the Chamber event to dress up. and check out the Holiday Inn at the Campus today! office at 776-8829. Door prize winners included: Judy Houdeshell with North Cen- tral Flint Hills Area Agency on Reservations are Aging, Tom Koenig with A Brush Our newly re- l a u n c hed Manhattan , requested of Color, Jody Portuese with Kansas hotel with new signage Bluestem Financial Management, and awesome lighting, landscap- Cost is $5 in advance Todd Remmereid with CYC Con- ing and design features that cre- struction Co., Kevin Robel with ate an energized and branded Robel Graphics and Noreen sense of welcome is located $7 at the door with a Stowe with Heartland Works. directly across the street from reservation Kansas State University and just The Chamber gave away a one- down the block from Manhattan year pass to Business After Hours Christian College. Lunch and din- $10 at the door without to Candice McIntosh with the ner are served daily at Houlihan's a reservation. United Way. The member whose located just off the hotel's lobby. name was drawn for the cash Holiday Inn at the Campus is the prize was not present, so the perfect choice for both corporate The ★ denotes these businesses as Investors in Advantage Manhattan 2. prize will roll to $200 at the and leisure travelers. Guests November Business After Hours. enjoy a convenient business cen

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Phase 5 of the Manhattan 24/7 Advertising Campaign kicked off on October 1st. The Chamber has con- tracted with Geek Fire Marketing and Orange151.com to create a campaign revolving around a large web presence and including pieces of direct mail, social media, newspaper, radio and television advertising.

The purpose of the campaign is to reinforce the habits of people who already conduct business in Manhat- tan, while encouraging them to broaden the scope of businesses they patronize and to inspire people new to our region to choose Manhattan for their shopping, business and entertainment needs. The campaign is funded by the City of Manhattan and the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce. Follow us on Facebook

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Find our page by logging into your Facebook account and doing a search for Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce. Be sure to click on the link to become a fan of the page. Then share the link with all your Facebook friends and ask them to become a fan too. November 2009 • Volume 9, Issue 11 A publication of the Manhattan Convention & Visitors Bureau Manhattan Wins! Manhattan’s 2009 Visitors “We are delighted to receive hattan CVB along with Carl Ger- Guide is more than a guide, it this recognition of our Visitors lach, Mayor of Overland Park has just been named the Best Guide”, said Karen Hibbard, and Jerry Cook, President of In-House Designed Visitors Director of the Manhattan CVB. Overland Park CVB presented a Guide in the State of Kansas! “Dena Huff, Communications panel on Community Engage- Manager of the Manhattan ment-Relevance and Economic This honor was bestowed on Chamber, does a great job of Impact of Tourism. Summer the Manhattan CVB during the designing our guide. The Visi- Dierks, Convention Sales Man- annual State Tourism Confer- tors Guide is a great tool that is ager facilitated a breakout ses- ence. “Together, Engineering used to market Manhattan to sion on Meetings & Conventions. Fresh Beginnings” was the our visitors. We appreciate our theme for the Tourism Confer- advertising partners who make it Be sure to pick up your copy of ence hosted jointly by the Travel possible to produce this award Manhattan’s Visitors Guide at Industry Association of Kansas winning guide”. our office, located at 501 Poyntz (TIAK) and Kansas Travel and or order your Visitors Guide Marcia Rozell, Karen Hibbard, Summer Dierks & Dennis Toll receive TIAK Award. Tourism. This annual confer- Manhattan was well on line at ence was hosted by the Over- represented during the state www.manhattancvb.org. land Park Convention and Visi- convention. Ron Fehr, City tors Bureau, October 18-21. Manager of Manhattan and Karen Hibbard, Director of Man- Honoring our Veterans Five-hundred faithful fans Manhattan will honor America’s military forces and on Facebook remember the nation’s veterans with its annual Veter- Are you following us on Facebook? If you are not yet a fan, then find ans Day Parade on Nov. 11 beginning at 9:30 a.m. After creating a Visit Manhattan us on Facebook by going to Kansas page on the top networking www.facebook.com/visitmanhat- The parade will feature Major General Vincent K. Web site, the Manhattan Conven- tankansas and become a fan. You Brooks, the commanding general, 1st Infantry Division tion & Visitors Bureau has zoomed might be a big winner at our next at Fort Riley, as the parade Grand Marshal. The 1st past 500 fans and is pushing the big milestone! Infantry Brigade of Fort Riley will march in the parade, 600-fan mark. while the Combat Aviation Brigade will provide a flyover To celebrate the 500-fan of two Apache attack helicopters and two Blackhawks. milestone, the Manhattan CVB held a drawing. Picking The parade will travel west along Poyntz Avenue, a name at random beginning at Manhattan Town Center and concluding at from the list of our Manhattan’s City Hall. A patriotic ceremony is sched- first 500 fans, the uled after the parade in the City Auditorium of City Hall Manhattan CVB beginning at approximately 11 a.m. chose Toby Mills and gave the lucky As in previous years, the parade will also feature the winner two tickets participation of many elementary and middle school to see Rain: A Trib- classes from Manhattan and the region. ute to the Beatles, which was part of The day will begin with a breakfast from 7-9 a.m. at the McCain Military Honor Guard is carry the flags. American Legion Post No. 17. A $4 donation for each Performance breakfast meal is appreciated. Series. Page 2 Manhattan Convention & Visitors Bureau Tourism Topics November 2009 Prepare for the holidays Discover the Flint Hills Visitors to the Kansas Flint Hills located just south of Manhattan For more information about the at Buttons ‘n Bows are captivated by the beauty of the Town Center. When completed, the Discovery Center or Downtown hills and the tallgrass prairie pre- Flint Hills Discovery Center will be Redevelopment, visit the City’s Web Before you know it, the holiday season served in this enthralling the ideal place for visitors to learn site at www.ci.manhattan.ks.us/ will be here. Get an early start on your landscape. about the significance and beauty discoverycenter. Questions should holiday decorating and gift shopping of the Kansas Flint Hills as well as a be directed to Lauren Palmer by by attending Buttons ‘n Bows, which That scenic Flint Hills beauty was community gath e r ing place. e-mail: [email protected] . ks . u s , will be held on Saturday, Nov. on display for two weeks in October or (785) 587-2404. 14 from 8:30-4:30 p.m. at Man- as the Manhattan Convention & hattan Catholic Schools. Visitors Bureau and the City of Manhattan teamed up to bring the This arts and crafts fair will Flint Hills photo exhibit of National bring in vendors from sev- Geographic photographer Jim eral states selling their origi- Richardson to Manhattan Town nal hand-crafted works, Center. including jewelry and dec- orative items in wood, pot- The City of Manhattan used the tery, fabric, weavings, and occasion to introduce Robert more. This year’s fair will be Workman, the newly-named Direc- so large, it will take three build- tor of the Flint Hills Discovery Cen- ings to contain it all! ter, to the community during a wel- coming ceremony amid the stun- ning photographs of the region. The The day will include the Manhattan ceremony also featured remarks by Catholic Schools PTO Bake Sale. A concession stand Manhattan Mayor Bob Strawn, with cinnamon rolls and sloppy joes will also be open during the fair. Assistant City Manager Lauren The $1 admission fee makes you eligible for the handmade quilt Palmer, and Manhattan CVB Direc- With Jim Richardson’s photo of the Konza Prairie in the background, drawing. tor Karen Hibbard, who emceed Flint Hills Discovery Center Director Robert Workman talks about the event. his vision for the Discovery Center. For more information, call (785) 565-5050 or visit the Manhattan Catholic Schools Web site at www.mcscardinals.org. As when Jim Richardson’s photo exhibit was on display in Manhattan in 2007, visitors were given the Apple Days winner opportunity to leave comments about the photos. Words like “beau- Fort Riley hosts the annual Fall Apple Days Festival on post. The Man- tiful,” “stunning,” “gorgeous,” and hattan Convention & Visitors Bureau participates with a booth to pro- “magnificent,” were left frequently moting the many great attractions in and around The Little Apple®. It is on the comments pages. Visitors a great opportunity to show our support for our men and women in from as far away as Alaska and uniform and to showcase the great community we have. Maine left appreciative comments and remarked at how surprised We asked those visiting our booth to sign up for Manhappenin’s, our they were at Kansas’ natural tourism newsletter. From the hundreds of new registrations, we beauty. selected a name at random to win two tickets to the McCain Perfor- mance Series production, Shaolin Warriors. Congratulations to Tina The exhibit also gave Manhattan Swicegood, who won the tickets and plans to attend with her daugh- residents a chance to study the ter. The Manhattan Convention & Visitors Bureau is pleased to give this proposed plans for the new Flint military family a chance to see a world-class performance at McCain Hills Discovery Center, which will During the welcoming reception for the Flint Hills photo exhibit, Auditorium. be constructed in the South End Downtown Redevelopment project many attendees discuss the importance of the Flint Hills amid Jim Richardson’s stunning photographs. If you would like to sign up for Manhappenin’s, go to the CVB Web site at www.visitmanhattanks.org and click on the “Offers” button in Guys and Dolls At K-State Theatre the lower left corner. Kansas State University’s Theatre and Dance, in association with the Department of Music, will present Guys and Dolls on Nov. 12-14 at 7:30 p.m. with a Sunday matinee at 2:30 p.m. in Nichols Theatre.

In this flashy re-telling being presented by K-State Theatre, all bets are on the table when Nathan Detroit bets Sky Masterson that he can’t get a girl to travel with him to Cuba. Meanwhile, Nathan stays behind to face his own relationship trouble. Guys and Dolls is set in the Big Apple in the mid 20th century.

The source material for the script is taken from “Broadway Storied” written by Manhattan Kansas native, Damon Runyon.

Tickets are $15 for the general public, $13 for seniors and military, and $10 for students and children. They can be purchased at the McCain Auditorium Box Office from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or at the Little Theatre Box Office in the K-State Student Union from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Call (785) 532-6428 during McCain Box Office hours to order by phone.

Groups of 10 or more may receive a discount rate. For more information or assistance in planning a theatre party contact Marci Maullar at (785) 532-6878. November 2009 Manhattan Convention & Visitors Bureau Tourism Topics Page 3 Best Western Receives Director’s Award for Quality Spar Wars The Best Western Manhattan Jacqueline Murrell, General Man- No, that is not a reference to a long, long time ago, in a galaxy far, far Inn has received the Best Western ager. “This award confirms the away. Spar Wars: Trial of Champions is a taekwondo tournament and expo, Director’s Award for outstanding Best Western Manhattan Inn’s com- scheduled to be held at Manhattan’s National Guard Armory on Saturday, quality and standards. The Direc- mitment to providing quality accom- Nov. 21. tor’s Award recognizes Best West- modations for our guests. Our ern International hotels scoring in housekeeping and maintenance This ATA-sanctioned tournament, organized by Hackerott’s Leadership the top 20 percent of all 2,400 departments have worked hard to Academy of Manhattan, will feature competition at a variety of ages and North American properties in clean- achieve this level of excellence.” skill levels. The day will also be filled with family-friendly activities and liness and maintenance. Hotels demonstrations. must also meet Best Western’s Jacqueline has been the General requirements for design and high Manager of the Best Western Man- All proceeds from the tournament will go to the Sidekick Foundation, a customer service scores to qualify hattan Inn since May 2007. She is scholarship program designed to aid at-risk youth in attaining martial arts for the distinction. a Manhattan High School graduate space to offer. Reservations and training. The event is open to spectators, who can purchase tickets from and a 50 year resident of Manhat- meeting arrangements can be the Hackerott’s Leadership Academy. “The Director’s Award is an tan. The property has 45 sleeping made by calling (785) 537-8300. important symbol of success,” says rooms and a brand new meeting For more information, contact the Hackerott’s Leadership Academy at McCain celebrates anniversary (785) 539-0909 or visit the event Web site at www.sparwars.net. On Tuesday, tion, the Shaolin Warriors will bring Nov. 10, attend their remarkable skill, stunning the performance movement and spectacular imagery by the Brasil of Kung Fu to the McCain stage. Guitar Duo in K-State’s All- Get an early jump on the holiday Faiths Chapel at spirit by attending the cool swing 7:30. With a full band performance of Big Bad touring schedule Voodoo Daddy on Friday, Dec. 4 at on two 7:30. This group will amaze specta- continents and tors with its dynamic blend of high- critically energy and old-school “suit and Kansas State University's McCain acclaimed recordings, this ensem- fedora wearin’ jive” with influences Auditorium will celebrate its 39th ble has quickly emerged as one of from swing, blues, rock, and New Shoot - It’s Basketball anniversary in November. the preeminent guitar duos of this Orleans jazz. The Flint Hills Christian School will start the high school basketball sea- generation. son off with a bang. Each season, the local private school hosts the Shea To help commemorate the birth- For more information on events at Basketball Tournament in Manhattan, bringing several boys’ and girls’ day of this important Manhattan On Thursday, Nov. 19, watch the McCain Auditorium, see teams to The Little Apple® from around the state. landmark and attraction, make amazing performance of the www.k-state.edu/mccain or call plans now to attend an evening at Shaolin Warriors, beginning at (785) 532-6428. This year’s tournament will be held December 3-5, with as many as 16 one of the McCain Performance 7:30 at McCain. In a beautifully teams playing games in the Flint Hills Christian School gymnasium and Series events. choreographed theatrical produc- Manhattan City Auditorium gym. Teams involved in the tournament will come from as far away as Chanute, Derby, and the Wichita area. The Man- Duck, it is hunting season! hattan Convention & Visitors Bureau is assisting visiting teams November is hunting season for ducks, geese and For more information find hotel accommodations for the turkey around Tuttle Creek Reservoir and from all indi- about the hunting opportu- three-day tournament. cations, this will be a great season. nities around Tuttle Creek, call the state park offices The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks man- at (785) 539-7941, or call ages over 12,000 acres of public hunting land north of the Tuttle Creek Wildlife Tuttle Creek, including nearly 500 acres of marshland, Area management office designed to attract migrating waterfowl. With plenty of at (785) 363-7316. rainfall this summer, the marshes are expected to attract large numbers of ducks and geese, giving a per- Kansas turkey. fect opportunity for hunting enthusiasts. Wrap it Up at ing Gene Ernst, Ralph Fontenot, public weekdays from 10-5 p.m., Manhattan Convention & Visitors Bureau Steering Committee Lorie Bowman, Albo Glass, Tom Saturdays from 10-4 p.m., and Sun- Barbara Nelson, Chairman - Strecker-Nelson Gallery the MAC Parrish and others. There will be a days from noon to 4 p.m. There will large selection of original artwork be extended hours in the evenings Dave Lewis, Ex-Officio - All Star Midwest Entertainment It’s time for the Manhattan Arts priced under $100. Featured media in the week of Christmas. The Man- Curt Loupe, Ex-Officio - Manhattan Parks & Recreation Center’s eleventh annual Wrap It will include pottery, jewelry, paint- hattan Arts Center is located at Nancy Bartell - Holiday Inn at the Campus Up art exhibit and sale! The exhibit ings, photography, fiber art, glass, 1520 Poyntz Ave, is handicapped- Lynda Spire, Ex-Officio - KSU Conference Office will open with a public reception woodwork and more. Thirty percent accessible and parking is free. Jennifer Fritchen - Clarion from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 5 of “Wrap It Up” sales will benefit Bernie Haney - Kansas State Athletics and will remain open until Decem- the Manhattan Arts Center. For more information, including Brad Everett - Fairfield Inn ber 24. discounts for members, please visit Wrap It Up is the perfect place to the MAC Web site at www.manhat- Teresa Morris - Hampton Inn Wrap It Up will feature work from fill your holiday shopping list. The tan a rt s . o r g or call (785) 537- 44 2 0 . Diana Nickel - Scenic Valley Inn 85 new and returning artists includ- exhibit and sale will be open to the John Pence - KSU Housing & Dining •Senior Fall Festival, 11:45am, City Audito- rium K-State Football hosts The Great Manhattan Landon Lecture: Sheila K-State Women's Basket- First Thursday Art Walk in •Percussion Ensemble Kansas, TBA, Bill Snyder K-State Volleyball, 7pm, Concert, 7:30pm, All Faiths Mystery Conclave, 10am, Bair, Chair of the FDIC, ball host Fort Hays State, Wamego, 6-9pm, Wamego, Family Stadium Ahearn Field House, K-State Chapel Auditorium, K-State Holiday Inn at the Campus 10:30am, McCain 7pm, Bramlage Coliseum City-Wide Locations Auditorium, K-State •Birdhouse: Small Potatoes, Art Auction, 4-7pm, 8pm, Manhattan Arts Center Willard Hall

•Through Nov 15, •Manhattan Veterans •Emerging Technolo- •Twilight Party, 6pm, •K-State Football hosts "Bye, Bye, Birdie,” Day Breakfast, 7am, gies and Tools in Art, Manhattan Public Missouri, TBA, Bill Snyder •Military Apprecia- VFW on 4th Street Family Stadium MHS Fall Musical, 4:30pm, Marianna Library tion Day, 12-5 pm, K-State Women's Basket- •Manhattan Veterans Day •K-State Libraries Gala, •29th Annual Buttons 'n Bows, 7pm, Manhattan High Parade, 9:30am, Poyntz Kistler Beach Museum of Art, 8:30-4:30pm, Manhattan Sunset Zoo ball host Pittsburg State, 6:30pm, Hale Library, K-State School West Campus Avenue, Downtown Manhattan K-State Catholic Schools 7pm, Bramlage Coliseum •K-State Volleyball, 12:30pm, •K-State Men's Basketball host •Brasil Guitar Duo, •Manhattan Veterans Day Post •K-State Women's Basketball •K-State Men's Basketball Parade Ceremony, 11am, City Ahearn Field House, K-State Loyola ILL, 7pm, Bramlage host Indiana State, TBA, Bram- 7:30pm, McCain Audito- Coliseum host Pittsburg State, 3pm, Auditorium •12-14, Guys and Dolls, lage Coliseum rium, K-State •K-State Sticks and Strings, 7:30pm, Nichols Theatre, •13-15 The Dinner Party at the •K-State Volleyball hosts Iowa Bramlage Coliseum 7:30pm, All Faiths Chapel K-State MAC, 7:30pm, Manhattan Arts State, TBD, Ahearn Field House, Auditorium, K-State Center K-State •Make It With Wool - •Ladies Night - Holi- •20-22, Oasis Youth •Give Thanks. Walk., State Competition, day Origami Folding, Conference, Fri 8:45-11:45am, 2pm, Manhattan 7-8:30pm, Marianna Evening through Sun Sunset Zoo Town Center K-State Women's Basketball Kistler Beach Museum of Lunch, Manhattan Christian •SPAR WARS, 8-3pm, •K-State Men's Basketball host Arkansas State, 7pm, Art, K-State College Manhattan National Guard host Western Illinois, 3pm, Bramlage Coliseum •Shaolin Warriors, •K-State Women's Basketball Armory Bramlage Coliseum 7:30pm, McCain Audito- host Washington State, 7pm, •K-State Volleyball, 7pm, •Guys and Dolls, 2:30pm, Bramlage Coliseum rium, K-State Ahearn Field House, Nichols Theatre, K-State •2009 Festival of Trees Gala, K-State" 6pm, KSU Alumni Center

K-State Volleyball, 7pm, Santa's Arrival at Manhat- Homemade for the Ahearn Field House, tan Town Center, 11am, Holidays, 9-4pm, Pottorf K-State Manhattan Town Center Hall, CiCo Park

•Nov 5-Dec 24,11th Annual Wrap It Up Art Exhibit and Sale, M-F 10-5: Sat 10-4; Sun 12-4, Manhattan Arts Center •Nov 27-Dec 21,Celebrate The Season in Downtown Manhattan •Nov 27-Dec 24, Santa at Manhattan Town Center Visit the CVB’s website •Nov 28-Dec 19 Holiday Music Festival, Manhattan Town Center •Nov 28-Dec 31, Holiday Ranch House, 10-4, Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve for a current listing •Through Dec 24, Robert Lang, Insect Origami,T-Sat 10-5; Sun 12-5, Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art, K-State of local events - •Through Dec 24, Rewnewal: K-State Art Department Faculty Biennial, T-Sat 10-5; Sun 12-5, Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art, K-State •Through Dec 31, Mayors Holiday Food Drive, noon-5, Sunset Zoo ww w. m a n h a t ta n c v b . o r g •Through Jan 1, 2010, Recreating Oz in Comics,T-Sat 10-5; Sun 12-5, Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art, K-State •Through Jan 3, KSU Art Faculty Biennial,T- Sat 10-5; Sun 12-5, Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art, K-State 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

Nov. Dates Convention Name Attendance Headquarters 6-8 Kansas Dental Association 45 Holiday Inn at the Campus 12-13 Kansas Association of Code Enforcement 50 Holiday Inn at the Campus 14 Buttons & Bows Manhattan Catholic School 18-21 Kansas Farm Bureau 1,000 Clarion 21 Hackerott’s Leadership Academy 300 Comfort Suites and Kickskool Fitness

The Mission of the Manhattan Convention & Visitors Bureau is to expand the local area economy through increased visitor spending. November 2009 Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce Little Apple® Business Review Page 9 NNoot t e e w w o o r r thythy NNeew w s s

After 18 months of renovations, Manhattan Christian College reopened Jolliffe Hall at McElroy’s, Inc. celebrated the grand opening of their Manhattan office with a ribbon cut- the corner of 14th and Anderson on September 24. The rehabilitated building includes a ting on September 29th, 2009 at their new location at 312 Fremont Street. As a Kansas- 300-seat auditorium, two classrooms, a permanent home for the college library and col- based business, McElroy’s has been providing outstanding service for plumbing, electri- lege archives, and a 3-story atrium with elevator. This new facility will help MCC enhance cal, heating and air conditioning needs to both residential and commercial customers in the team-based learning environments and interactive space on campus. Kansas for nearly 60 years. Three generations of the McElroy family have guided the company from a small heating and cooling business to a much diversified one that spans many areas of the industry, including engineering, building automation, energy conserva- tion and more. For more information, call 785-539-4870 or visit mcelroys.com.

Alliance Property Management, Inc. celebrated its relocation to 206 Southwind Place Suite 1A with a ribbon cutting ceremony. APM is locally owned by Roger E. Luthi and Brice S. Ebert and has been operating since 1980. Alliance Property Management, Inc. takes great pride in our management team and in our rental Picerne Military Housing hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony at Fort Riley’s first homes and communities. We look forward to carrying on business at our new and family housing Neighborhood Center on Sept. 25. Residents can use the 13,000 welcoming location. Visit www.RentFromAPM.com for more information on the serv- square foot facility for meetings, contact neighborhood staff or utilize its many fea- ices we provide. tures which include a basketball court gymnasium, fitness room, media room, club room and swimming pool that will open in 2010. Page 10 Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce Little Apple® Business Review November 2009 Attention: WE WANT YOU… …to be a part of thriving leadership development program dedicated “to ensuring the vitality of our community by providing a continuous source of motivated leaders who are educated about the com- Business Barometer munity, its challenges and opportunities, as well as trained and inspired to assume leadership roles in September 2008 September 2009 the Manhattan community at all levels.” BUILDING PERMITS - source: City of Manhattan Total Issued 41 38 $ Amount $5,065,497 $3,134,288 Leadership Manhattan Details… Permit Fees $17,528 $20,507 Goals RETAIL SALES (Manhattan) - source: City of Manhattan • To identify and motivate potential business and community leaders Retail Sales $75,777,300 $76,340,500 • To provide these potential leaders with an awar eness of the issues and opportunities facing the community Sales Tax Collections $757,773 $763,405 • To expand and sharpen their leadership skills and techniques • To develop a forum for ongoing communication among emerging and established leaders LABOR - source: Kansas Labor Market Information Services • To encourage these trained and informed leaders to increase their involvement in local community affairs Manhattan by matching skills and interests to existing needs Civilian Work Force 28,979 34,945 Employed 28,033 33,874 Benefits Unemployed 946 1,071 • An increasing source of quality leaders for the Manhattan area Rate 3.3% 3.1% • Access to a quality leadership training program that benefits the participants, their employers, Riley County and the community Civilian Work Force 37,287 44,960 • Assistance to potential leaders in their development, matching their skills and interests with the needs Employed 36,031 43,539 of the community Unemployed 1,256 1,421 • An improved communications network among civic, business, social and educational leaders in the Rate 3.4% 3.2% Manhattan area • A leadership base with a broadened perspective to more effectively guide the community into its future

Candidates Job Fair Recap Each individual interested in participating in Leadership Manhattan must submit an application with the approval of the organization they represent. Candidates must live or work in Manhattan. A selection commit- On September 24, Myranda and Bevin attended a job fair in Fort tee will review the information received and select 16 individuals to participate based on past and present Benning, Georgia. They talked with numerous job seekers and community involvement and willingness to serve in future leadership roles. The participants will represent a collected 27 resumes at the 6-hour event. Many were open to cross section of the community. Attendance at all sessions is required by all participants. relocating and interested in the jobs here in Manhattan. Myranda has followed up with these candidates in hope of helping them find Applications promising positions here. Application forms for the 2010 Leadership Manhattan program may be obtained from the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce, 501 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502–6005, phone 785–776–8829, fax Myranda and Bevin trekked to North Carolina for the Fort Bragg Job 785–776–0679 or you may apply online at www.manhattaned.org/leadershipmanhattan Fair on September 30. It was a busy event; Myranda and Bevin talked to 250+ job seekers and accumulated 53 resumes at the 5-hour event. Tuition With 4% unemployment, Manhattan remains a viable option for those Tuition for Leadership Manhattan is $475 for each participant. Tuition is non-refundable, non-transferable seeking a job. Myranda will work with these contacts to find them a and is due December 4th, 2009. Checks should be made payable to Leadership Manhattan. new job here! The Program Year Informational Meeting November 3, 5:30pm at the Manhattan Chamber Boardroom Application Deadline November 10 Notification of Selection November 16 Tuition Due December 4 Class Announcement December 16

Participants MUST ATTEND each class session to graduate Session I (half day): January 13, 2010

Session II (full day): January 14, 2010

Session III (overnight trip): February 10-11, 2010

Session IV (full day): March 17, 2010 (this is during the week of spring break)

Session V (full day): April 21, 2010

Special thanks to our ADVANTAGE MANHATTAN investors for their support with this program.

For more information e-mail Myranda Kimble at [email protected]. November 2009 Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce Little Apple® Business Review Page 11 Military Update

Shown above: Riley County Commission Mike Kearns had a chance to visit with GEN Carter Ham, former Commanding General of Fort Riley during the President’s Reception at the October AUSA Annual Meeting. GEN Ham is now the Commanding General US Army Europe. Members of the Manhattan and Riley County delegation to the AUSA Annual Meeting also spent time on Capitol Hill meeting with our legislative officials about military related issues. Meetings were held with Senator Roberts, Senator Brownback, Congresswoman Jenkins and Congressman Moran. Shown above: (L-R back) Dick Wertzberger, Lyle Butler, Fred Willich, Ron Fehr, Bob Strawn, Mike Kearns, Loren Pepperd, Mike Shilling; (L-R front) Bevin Landrum, Linda Weis, Senator Pat Roberts, Diane Gaede, Mark Hatesohl.

The Big Red One’s own, SPC Clancy Henderson, was recently named as the 2009 Soldier of the year at the AUSA Annual Meeting in Washington DC.

Twenty-four warriors representing 12 U.S. Army major commands competed in the Army's Best Warrior Compe- tition at Fort Lee. The competition tested the Soldiers' skills, qualities and abilities through sergeants major boards, tasks and battle drills, combatives, written examinations, M-4 rifle qualification and day and night Urban Warfare Orientation courses.

SPC Henderson serves as an all-source intelligence analyst with the 193rd Brigade Support Battalion, 4th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, at Fort Leonard Wood. A native of Longmont, Colo., he has been in the Army for two years and is currently attending the American Military University, pursuing a degree in intelligence analysis.

Shown above: SPC Clancy Henderson getting some well deserved congratulations from his Fort Riley mentor SSG Justin Puls. Page 12 Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce Little Apple® Business Review November 2009 Thousands of Referrals at Your Fingertips! November Thousands of referrals are Keywords Option - Free! “tuna” and “seasonings” to Events made through the Chamber The majority of searches are their list of keywords. website monthly. You can mag- made with keywords. A mem- To make a reservation for an upcoming nify your listing by using ‘Key- ber’s keywords include any Only you know the magic event, please call the Chamber at 776- words’. word in their name, address, words to draw customers to 8829. Please join us as your time allows. business type, etc. you. Simply email a list of 6,480 referrals were those words to the Chamber Friday, November 6, 2009 made through the Additional words that direct a and watch your referrals grow! Brown Bag Workshop prospective client to your busi- 11:30 am Chamber’s website in ness can be added. For exam- Contact Kristin Holt at Topic: Marketing for the Home Based Business the past 30 days. ple, Joe’s Fishery might want 776-8829 to add your FREE Location: Chamber Boardroom to add the words “shrimp,” keywords today. Space is limited; reservations are required

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Thursday, November 19, 2009 Good Morning Manhattan! 7:15 – 8:30 am Location: Manhattan Country Club As a member in good standing, you have access to This is a great tool available to you – our members the Members Only section of the Chamber’s website - that can assure your contact information is always December Events – www.manhattanchamber.org. up to date and accurate. No need waiting for our The Members Only area can be used for: annual member data request for information Tuesday, December 1, 2009 • Event Registration changes. It’s all available at your fingertips anytime Manhattan Young Professionals Social • View SBA Web Referrals of day or night. 5:30 pm • Edit Business Info Location: Zuckey Bowl • Add Keywords To obtain your Username and Password, contact Watch for more details • Edit Individuals the Membership Division (Kim or Kristin) at 776-8829 the Manhattan Chamber today. Wednesday, December 9, 2009 Business After Hours 5:30 – 7:00 pm Host: Little Apple Toyota Honda All dates and times are subject to change.