Campaign Mark Your Calendars!! the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce Is Excited to Bring You “Understanding Generational Differences,” Presented Academy by David J
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October 2010, Volume 6, Issue 10, www.manhattan.org A publication of the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce Little Apple Express Be a part of the 2010 Little Apple Express! of $2,000 (made up of gift certificates from participating businesses). This creative 3-day promotion was designed by the Chamber’s Retail Commit- Benefits of participating tee to encourage people to shop locally this •Your business will rec e i v e rec o g n i t i o n holiday season. The promotion dates are as a Little Apple Express participant Friday, December 10 through Sunday, in the many marketing pieces, Contact us: December 12 and is open to all Chamber advertisements and live radio 501 Poyntz Avenue retail businesses and restaurants. broadcasts. Manhattan, KS, 66502-6005 •Your business name, address, 785-776-8829 phone How the Little Apple Express works phone number and hours will •Your entry fee and gift certificate MUST 785-776-0679 fax Manhattan will be divided into eight shop- appear on at least 1,200 maps and be received at the Chamber office (501 [email protected] ping regions on a special map showing all 40 posters Poyntz) no later than November 10th www.manhattan.org participating businesses. On the bottom of •A LOT of advertising at a very little cost! TDD Kansas Relay Center: the map, there will be a “train ticket” show- The Little Apple Express is an excellent 800-766-3777 ing each of the shopping regions. What we need from you way to advertise your business to a very Customers will pick up a map at any partici- •A GREAT OFFER to get people into your large audience for a very minimal expense. pating business and then have three days to business during the weekend of You will also be helping your community by visit at least one business in each of the December 10-12 encouraging people to stay in town and regions to get a stamp/sticker/punch on •$100 entry fee (to cover marketing & shop local this holiday season. their “ticket”. Once they have their “ticket” help with printing costs) filled, they will turn it in to any participating •$50 gift certificate to your business to put Please contact Kristin Holt at business or the Chamber for a chance to toward the shopping spree for the [email protected] or 776-8829 to sign win a shopping spree valued at a minimum winner up or for additional information. Understanding Generational Differences Each generation has distinct attitudes, behaviors, expectations, habits and motivators. How can we all work together? Campaign Mark your calendars!! The Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to bring you “Understanding Generational Differences,” presented Academy by David J. Rebein. A nuts & bolts training on running or For the first time since the Industrial Revolution supporting a successful political campaign. there are four different generations with four different approaches in the workforce. These Date: November 3, 2010 variations can be of value to the organization Date: November 11, 2010 Time: 8:30am – 11:30am OR 1:30pm – 4:30pm OR it can create great conflict within the Time: 6:00 – 8:30pm (sessions will be identical) workplace. Place: Manhattan Public Library, Location: Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art, Understanding these differences will help 629 Poyntz Ave 701 Beach Lane leverage strengths, improve productivity, Fee: $15 avoid disagreements, maximize teamwork Fee: $49 for Chamber members and bring out the best in each other. (after October 13th) You may not have stepped into the political spotlight, but you’ve been concerned about After this seminar, participants will be better able to: Register Early: A Special early bird rate of $39 is and active in the community in some way. • Understand where each generation is coming from available for Chamber members registering by Friends may be encouraging you to run for and where they are going. October 13th. • Communicate and work more effectively with elective office. Or, maybe you want to help those of other generations. For more information and to register for the someone with a campaign. Here is your • Build stronger working relationships with all generations. seminar, contact the Chamber office by email at chance to learn what it tak es to run for office ! • Appreciate the attitudes and behaviors of everyone in your organization. [email protected] or call 785-776-8829. Sponsored by: Space is limited to 80 attendees in each session, The Chamber and the League hope to so get your reservations in today. encourage capable individuals to run for Continued on back page Page 2 Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce Little Apple® Business Review October 2010 The mission of the Man h a ttan Area Cha m b er of Com m e r ce is to Chamber Nominates 2011 Board Candidates fos t er a changing envi ro n m e n t for business success that enhances The Nominating Committee for Jo Bowers - General Manager - filed with the Nominating Com- 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 . the 2011 Chamber Board of Briggs Auto Group, Inc mittee within ten (10) days after Directors presented its list of can- notice has been given of the Are you intere s t ed in being a member of the Man h a ttan Area didates at the regular September Kristin Brighton - Partner - names of those nominated. The Cha m b er of Com m e r ce? Giv e Kim a call at 776-8829 for more 2010 board meeting of the Man- New Boston Creative Group determination of the Nominating in fo rm at i o n . hattan Area Chamber of Committee as to the legality of the This is a publication of the Man h a ttan Area Cha m b er of Com m e r ce – Commerce. Fred Willich, Presi- Kevin Ingram - President - petition(s) shall be final." If there 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. dent, Hi-Tech Interiors, Inc., Manhattan Christian College are no petitions filed within the To place an ad or for more inform at i o n , cont a c t Regina Stat t on at chaired the seven-member nomi- designated waiting period, the 77 6 - 2 2 0 0 , ext. 231 or classdisplay@ t h e m e rc u r y.co m . nating committee, which included Lowell Kohlmeier - Executive nominations shall be closed and two current Chamber board mem- Vice President - Kansas State the nominated slate of six candi- bers, three Chamber officers and Bank★ dates shall be declared elected by two representatives from the gen- the Board of Directors at their reg- eral membership. Lucy Williams - Vice President/ ular December board meeting. Trust Officer - The Trust Company Should any member have ques- The Chamber board unani- of Manhattan ★ tions about the board election and mously approved presenting to its process please contact Lyle the entire membership the follow- According to the by-laws of the Butler, President/ CEO of the ing six candidates to serve three- Manhattan Area Chamber of Manhattan Area Chamber of year terms, to replace the board Commerce, Article IV, Section 2, Commerce at 776-8829 or email members whose regular terms paragraph C, "Additional names at [email protected]. are expiring in December 2010: of candidates for Directors can be nominated by petition bearing the Therese Adams - CRS, ABR, GRI, genuine signatures of at least USAA Broker/owner - Coldwell twenty (20) members of the Banker Realty/Group One ★ Chamber. Such a petition shall be Wednesday, October 27 11:30 am – 12:45 pm Manhattan Country Club 1531 North 10th Street Join us for Let’s Do Lunch on October 27! This event has been successful in meeting the needs of our members who have difficulty attending early morning or evening events and offer a great networking and educational opportunity for all our membership. Registration and networking begin at 11:30am with a hot lunch buffet. The program begins at noon and is scheduled to end at 12:45pm to allow everyone to return to work in a timely manner. Dan Yunk, CEO of Kansas Farm Bureau and past superintendent of Manhattan-Ogden USD 383, will be our event speaker. (still waiting on confirmation) Reservations are required and can be made online at www.manhattanchamber.org, by calling 776-8829 or by emailing [email protected]. Cost is $15 for members and $30 for non-members. This event is sponsored by: Are you a Marketing, Advertising or Graphic Design company interested in receiving a request for proposal for the 2010-2011 Manhattan 24/7 campaign? Contact Kristin Holt, 776-8829. October 2010 Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce Little Apple® Business Review Page 3 Please join us for Business After Hours in October Wednesday, October 13 5:30 – 7:00 pm Wildcat Creek Golf & Fitness 800 Anneberg Circle Hosted by Kevin and The K-State Athletic Department hosted over Beth Fateley 250 Chamber members at the September Business started Wildcat After Hours to celebrate the kick off of the new sea- Creek Golf & son. Attendees were greeted by Willie the Wildcat, Fitness in 1994. the K-State Cheerleaders, Pep Band and numer- There other start ous members of the coaching staffs. Guests up business, enjoyed networking and a wide variety of foods and Kanscapes beverages that were located throughout the (1985), built the concourse of Bramlage Coliseum.