Campaign Mark Your Calendars!! the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce Is Excited to Bring You “Understanding Generational Differences,” Presented Academy by David J

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. entire complex with the golf course being built in 1997 and the fitness center was added in 2004. The Those winning door prizes were Mark Bachamp master plan calls for 2 more miniature golf courses with Schultz Construction ★, Lori Bishop with and expansion to the fitness center. WCGF not only RSVP, Terri Eddy with the K-State Student Union, has full time and part time employees but proudly Pat Istas with Landmark Real Estate, Dave Lewis participates in the Kinesiology and Golf Course Man- with Dave Lewis Entertainment and Chuck Lyman agement internship programs at K-State. As two with The Trust Company ★. term past president of the Kansas Turfgrass Founda- tion and current president of the Kansas Golf Course The Chamber gave away a one-year pass to Busi- Superintendents Association, Kevin takes great pride ness After Hours to Ron Wilson of the Huck Boyd in the those who have interned at WCGF while National Institute for Rural Development and a $50 attending K-State. Kevin is a graduate of K-State and Little Apple Dollar to Martha Payne with Realty Beth is a graduate of MATC. Their daughter Rebecca Executives Weis Real Estate ★. attends Highland and Nolan is attending K-State (3rd generation)! Kevin and Beth take great pride in their decision to stay in Manhattan to start up Kanscapes and Kangolf. They invite you to stop by to see how they provide fun and fitness to the Manhattan community.

Thank you to the following members of the Chamber Champions and Chamber Diplomats for volunteering to help with registration at the September Business After Hours: Genae Denver with Manhattan Christian College, Angela Gordon with MWA Employee Beneﬁts, Andie Metcalf with Human Resource Management Network, Jackie Patton with Al Langton Insurance, Rich Powers with Covan World-Wide Moving and Jordan Sedlacek with United Bank & Trust. 12 Qualities for Outstanding Customer Service

1. COURTESY: Treat everyone with kindness and respect. Remember to smile. 2. ENTHUSIASM: Greet customers cheerfully and stay upbeat throughout each interaction. 3. HELPFULNESS: Go the extra mile to find solutions and leave customers happy. 4. KNOWLEDGE: Become an expert on company policies, products and special offers. 5. EFFICIENCY: Keep your work are organized and your resources handy. 6. FOCUS: Give your full attention to customers. 7. PATIENCE: Be patient even when dealing with tough customers. 8. RELIABILITY: Set an example by maintaining a great attendance record. 9. INTEGRITY: Let your good character show. 10. COOPERATION: Do your part to help your team get along, and offer to lend a hand if needed. 11. EMPATHY: Connect with customers by showing you understand their feelings. 12. DEDICATION: Strive to do the best you can. Always aim for excellence. Page 4 Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce Little Apple® Business Review October 2010 Tom Fryer 5 to 9 Years Community Bank. Our long term Varney’s K-State Place Braley Construction growth plan includes moving into the Westloop Merchants Association CBS Construction Co. Manhattan market, starting with an Classic Wine and Spirits, LLC ATM going online in Aggieville this fall. 10 to 14 Years Edward Jones ★ Our experienced friendly staff is ready Since our September newsletter, to help with all your financial needs. Aero-Mod, Inc. Emerald Property Management, LLC Cat Cans Portable Services of these businesses have renewed We offer a wide range of financial American Family Insurance – Gymnastics Plus Manhattan, LLC their investments in the Chamber. products, competitive rates, lending Jim Feeney Agency, Inc. J & C Imaging, Inc. Matt & Arrica Wallace, Owner The Board of Directors and staff solutions for all funding needs. Parent Boys & Girls Clubs of Manhattan Jim Rezac Ph (785) 539-9700 Holding Compa n y “Big Mac Bancshares ” . thank these businesses for their Cambridge Square Apartment Homes Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio Fx (785) 323-1455 continuing support of the Chamber. Edward Jones ★ Picerne Military Housing Cat Cans is a locally owned and oper- Aspen Business Group, Inc. Express Employment Professionals Standard Plumbing, Inc. ated portable toilet business. All of Russell Disberger, Senior 15 Years and Over Farrar Corporation ★ The Mortgage Company our equipment is NEW Satellite Brand Consultant units, which is the industry leader in Big Brothers Big Sisters of Manhattan, Grand Mere Realty ★ The Wiring Guy, Inc. 439 State Coach Lane, quality products. You can rest assured Inc. Guest Haus Bed & Breakfast New Castle, CO Candlewood Frame Shop that you will have a clean and sani- Ph (785) 236-8008 Heuertz & Associates, Inc. Public 1 to 4 Years tized unit at your job site or your spe- Candlewood Veterinary Clinic Accountants Chiropractic Natural Health Care Fx (303) 600-0652 Career & Employment Services cial event! Please call us for a quote Aspen Business Group is a business Morning Star Bed & Breakfast CompetitivEdge Business Solutions for your next construction job or spe- Edward Jones ★ consulting, coaching, training and R.C. McGraw’s Edward Jones cial event! You will receive the local Environmental Manufacturing, Inc. ★ development firm. We help organiza- Real Estate My Way Flint Hills Landscape Supply customer service that you deserve! Fox Business Systems tions achieve their Visions by working Reese & Novelly, CPA’s, P.A. Kieu’s Inc. with them to improve their bottom line. Hayden Orthodontics Wayne Converse KSU Theater and Dance Leonardville State Bank HWS Consulting Group Inc. ★ We utilize The Growth Coach system, Williams Decorating Showcase MW Builders Anita Bassett, Executive Vice Leadership Management Institute, and Kaw Valley Rodeo Association Ray’s Apple Market President Professional DynaMetric Programs. Midstate Mechanical, Inc. WIBW-TV 102 W Barton, Leonardville Need help solving business problems, Pottberg, Gassman & Hoffman, CPA’s Ph (785) 293-5221 growing your organization, or making Leonardville State Bank – Banking higher profits, then contact Russell 86th Annual Meeting with all the qualities of a small town Disberger locally at (785) 236-8008 Friday, February 4, 2011 K-State Student Union Ballroom

The Annual Meeting is the preferred location largest event hosted by the • Have their business logo and/ Chamber, and historically, has or name included in all • Business logo on event entry been one of the most popular marketing pieces including signage A very successful event was held at Cat Town prior to gatherings of business and com- entertainment information • Business listing in event the Wildcats win over Missouri State on September 11. munity leaders. • Have their business logo on program We appreciate all who attended and all of our great 400+ distributed to event • Business listing in “Little Apple sponsors: We celebrate the successes of attendees Business Review” the previous year and then pass • Have their business logo and • Business listing on website the gavel from the 2010 chair of website link on the event web the Chamber board to the 2011 page Silver Level Table Sponsor* - chair. The highlight of the evening • Complimentary parking for up $395 will be the surprise announce- to two vehicles • Four seats (one or all seats ments of the 2010 Volunteer of may be reserved at the table) ★ the Year and Lud Fiser Citizen Cocktail Hour Sponsor - in a preferred location of the Year. $1,000 (three available) • Business listing on event entry ★ The Cocktail Sponsor under- signage Sponsorship opportunities are writes the cost of each attendee’s • Business listing in event available at various levels. This is ﬁrst beverage. This sponsor will: program an excellent way to place your • Rec e i v e a sponsor table including • Business listing in “Little Apple business in the spotlight. Contact two complimentary seats in a Business Review” Kristin Holt at kristin@manhat- preferred location • Business listing on website tan.org or call the Chamber at • Have their business logo on Travis Redeker and his wife 776-8829 for more information. 400+ drink tickets distributed *The Chamber will furnish all Maureen sport their to event attendees table decorations. YP event day t-shirts Entertainment Sponsor - • Have their business logo and and the koozies provided by $1,500 (two available) website link on the event web Platinum Sponsors: Curtin Property Co. The Entertainment Sponsor page un d e rw ri t es the cost of the musical • Complimentary parking for entertainment and video. one vehicle ★ This sponsor will: Next event: October 26 - Ghost Tour of Manhattan • Be acknowledged by the Gold Level Table Sponsor* - emcee – Lyle Butler, Pres i d e n t / $795 Please contact Dena Huff for more information on this group, CEO of the Chamber • Eight seats (any or all seats 776-8829. •Rec e i v e a sponsor table including may be reserved at the table) four complimentary seats in a in a preferred location Follow us on Facebook! October 2010 • Volume 10, Issue 10 A publication of the Manhattan Convention & Visitors Bureau

A Big Slice of The Little Apple® Homecoming week 2010 will be The week kicks off Sunday begin in Downtown Manhattan a unique celebration of purple- morning, October 24 at 10 a.m. at Manhattan Town Center, Powercat traditions mixed with the with the Homecoming 5K Philan- travel along Poyntz Avenue, pass local adventures of The Little thropy Race, to benefit the Man- through Aggieville, and end at Apple®. hattan Emergency Shelter. The Manhattan City Park. day also marks the beginning of Be a part of it all, October 24- the “Slice of The Little Apple®” Following the parade, K-State 30, during Homecoming Week. Coloring Contest display in fans of all ages will gather in City This years theme is, “A Big Slice Manhattan Town Center. Park at the Larry Norvell Band- of The Little Apple®.” Beginning shell, where the K-State Pep with a road race to benefit the No Homecoming celebration is Band, Cheerleaders, Classy K-State Student Union, and Trick- For more information on Home- community and ending with the complete without a parade, and Cats, and Willie the Wildcat will or-Treating in Aggieville on Friday, coming activities and a schedule K-State football Wildcats hosting this year’s Homecoming Parade be on hand to pump up the crowd Oct 29 from 3:30-5:30 p.m. of events, visit the K-State Alumni Oklahoma State in Bill Snyder will be one of the week’s major with a Wildcat Homecoming Pep Association Web page at www.K- Family Stadium, Homecoming highlights. K-State basketball Rally. Wildcat fans from across the State.com. week will bring together K-State coach Frank Martin and his fam- state will gather to cheer the students and Manhattan residents ily will serve as Grand Marshals of Other community-oriented ‘Cats to Victory against Oklahoma in a family celebration. the 2010 parade, which will begin events during the week include State on Saturday, Oct. 30. Game at 5 p.m. on Friday, October 29. the Children’s Carnival on Thurs- time will be announced later in Parade entries and floats will day, Oct. 28 from 6-8 p.m. at the October. Name That Chimp! Ghost’s of the Past at Fort Riley There is a side to Fort Riley you probably have not seen and cannot Chimpanzee in an AZA-accredited Apple®. While you are there, swing see. Your chance to discover the mysterious and spooky past of Fort Zoo surprised her handlers when by the chimps’ exhibit and vote! Riley is on Sunday, Oct. 24 during the 15th Annual Ghost Tour, organ- she became pregnant and gave Vote early, vote often. birth to a healthy baby. ized and sponsored by the Historical and Archaeological Society of Fort SPOOKtacular Riley. Sunset Zoo wants your help in This two-hour walking tour of the spooky corners of Fort Riley intro- naming the precious baby. You can Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 23-24, duces visitors to the stories about the current and past residents – not vote for your choice of names now which is the deadline for voting, is always living – of the many historical homes on post. Maybe you will through Sunday, Oct. 24, with all also part of Sunset Zoo’s annual even see a ghost or two! proceeds going to the Pan African SPOOKtacular. This great event is Sanctuary which focuses on the when children dress up in conservation of African primates. Halloween costumes and go trick- The first tour leaves at 4 p.m. with the last tour departing at 7. Visitors or-treating at Sunset Zoo. should arrive on the south side of the Artillery Parade Field, near the Each time you visit the Ballard intersection of Pershing Court and Holbrook Avenue. The tours, which gallery along the African Forest Trail Manhattan’s Sunset Zoo is hosting For more information on Susie, will take place rain or shine, are free to (where you see the chimpanzees a naming contest for Susie's baby. her baby, the naming contest, and the public, however, donations will be and colobus monkeys), drop your This newborn chimpanzee, born on SPOOKtacular, visit Sunset Zoo’s accepted. pocket change into the “name box” August 18 to Susie, a 56-year old Web page at www.sunsetzoo.com. that represents your favorite option. chimp at Sunset Zoo, has attracted Organizers of the tour stress this is a The name choices and their Swahili national media attention, with tele- family friendly, ghost-related historic tour translations include: Adia (gift), vision reports from CNN and Good and no malicious events will take place Kanzi (treasure), Siri (secret), and Morning America. during the tour. For more information, Amali (hope). contact the tour’s “ghostess” Kim All this attention is because Susie Wagenblast at (785) 223-1513 or by e- Get outside and play at Sunset was believed to be too old to have a Zoo, the perfect destination to enjoy mail at [email protected]. baby. However, the third-oldest a spectacular fall in The Little Page 2 Manhattan Convention & Visitors Bureau Tourism Topics October 2010 Fall Fun, and a Bit of Fear Welcome to the CVB World Riley, Kansas, is the place to be this fall for fun Attracting meetings to The Little Leadership minor. Christy is very Dick Edwards Ford. In their spare and even some fear. The folks of Riley will Apple® is the number one goal of familiar with the area, as she was time together, they enjoy their offer tours of a Haunted House, located at the Manhattan Convention and born and raised right here in Riley Brittney Spaniel dog, Lizzie, and 116 Kansas Avenue, in downtown Riley. Visitors Bureau. In order to County. Working with the public the great outdoors. The house will be open October 22-23 accomplish this goal, the CVB is second nature for Christy. Dur- and October 26-30. Each night, the house must have a Convention Sales ing her college experience, she will be open from 6-8:30 p.m. for ages Manager. worked at Harry’s Fine Dining, 6-and-up. Beginning at 9 each providing the guest with delightful evening, the house will be limited Please join us as we welcome dining experiences. Showing hos- to visitors aged 10-and-up and to the CVB team, Christy Chase, pitality, meeting people, and open until 11 pm on October 26- as the Convention Sales Manager. assisting folks to enjoy Manhattan 28 and midnight on October 22- Christy joined the CVB staff in are second nature to Christy. 23 and 29-30. Downtown Riley September. She is a May 2010 will also be the place for Fall fun KSU graduate, holding a degree Christy is married to Rob on Oct. 26-30, with hayrack rides, vendors, a costume parade and in Electronic Journalism and a Chase, who is employed with prize drawings. Come to Riley for everything Fall!

For more information, call (785) 340-6997 or send an e-mail to [email protected]. Fabulous Fall Fun at Lazy T When fabulous fall weather brings out your urge for an awesome autumn adventure, you can find it all at Get Lost in Corn, Find a Pumpkin the Lazy T Ranch located east of Manhattan, along Zeandale Road. A&H Pumpkin Patch's Fall Festival is a great place to create family memories. Every Saturday and Sunday in October come visit the Valley View Pumpkin Patch, hike through a native tall- They offer a full line of fall farm products grass meadow, enjoy a scenic Flint Hills hayrack ride, visit the including pumpkins, gourds, specialty ranch animals, explore the ranch on the Purple Powercat train, pumpkins, corn stalks, and farm fresh pro- play in a corn “bin,” ride a pony, explore the newly enlarged hay- duce. Each weekend in October, they have bale maze, or take a tour of an historic barn. Whew! And that’s lots of kids' activities including a hayrack just a few of the many great activities! Treats will be available at ride, a pumpkin patch, petting zoo, train the concession stand, including cider, apples, popcorn, and rides, picture areas and much, much more. other autumn snacks. Whether you only have a few hours or want to spend all day, A&H Pumpkin Patch is a Cost for the visit is $5 per person – free to ages 2-and-under – great Manhattan destination for your family. and groups are welcome by appointment. Hours are Saturdays A&H is located off South Manhattan Ave at 1516 Collins Lane. Call from 10-6 p.m. and Sundays from 1-5 p.m. Call (785) 539-7899 (785) 341-7794 for more information. for information, or visit www.lazyTranch.com. BeWitching in Westloop Enjoy Treat Trail and Fun night in the Westloop Shopping Center, on Friday, Oct. 29, from 4-7 p.m. Check in and pick treat trail map in The Manhattan Arts Center courtyard next to Little Apple Brewing has a new look to the outside! Company. The evening includes prize give- Make plans to attend Birdhouse aways, refreshments, and a cos- Friday Oct. 9 at 8 p.m. with tume contest for the kids. Krista Detor and check out it out. Boo Party in Manhattan ® Town Center Hunts are Fun in The Little Apple On Friday, Oct 29, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., enjoy a Boo Party at It’s October, the morning air the forefront. Public hunting lands Manhattan Town Center. It’s all for free! The evening includes turns crisp, new colors appear on around Manhattan are home to indoor trick-or-treating in a fun, climate-controlled atmosphere. the leaves, and hunters’ thoughts these species in large numbers, turn to the great outdoors. With which attracts many hunters to Do you love a good half time approximately 12,000 acres in The Little Apple®. the Public Wildlife Area north of performance? Tuttle Creek Reservoir near Man- For information on hunting sea- hattan, this part of Kansas is son dates for various species, or Then you’ll love watching & listen- widely known as a hunter’s para- to see maps of where to hunt in ing to the Central States High dise. our area, visit School Marching Festival. For 5 www.kdwp.state.ks.us/news/H bucks, you can enjoy a day of half During October, the focus of unting. You can also see a full time performances on Oct. 23 at Bill hunters’ attention goes to turkeys, list of hunting regulations and Snyder Family Stadium. This event with preparations for duck season purchase your licenses and per- starts at noon and ends with our very beginning at the end of the mits online at own K-State Marching Band. month. The calendar turns www.kdwp.state.ks.us/news/H quickly, with deer hunting soon on unting/Applications-and-Fees. October 2010 Manhattan Convention & Visitors Bureau Tourism Topics Page 3 production in Nichols Theatre? The Little Apple® Champions Possibly you will be inspired by a visit to Fort Riley’s Calvary Kansas Tourism Museum or First Infantry Museum. You can also discover The staff of the Manhattan Convention & Visitors Bureau will be in something new by seeing some- Kansas City, Kansas, on October 10-12 attending the Kansas Tourism thing old at the Wolf House Conference. Museum in Manhattan, managed by the Riley County Historical Organized by the Kansas Department of Commerce Travel & Tourism Society. An AHA! moment awaits Division and the Travel Industry Association of Kansas, this conference at a dance recital by the Wash- focuses on topics of interest to anyone related to tourism in Kansas. ington Dance Studio or in the Dr. Lowell Catlett, Dean of the College of Agricultural, Consumer, and pages of a new book from Claflin Environmental Sciences of New Mexico State, will be the keynote Books, the Manhattan Public speaker, sharing his knowledge of technologies and tourism. Library, or K-State’s Hale Library. Those working in a tourism-related business or organization are encouraged to attend. To register, visit www.tiak.org. To start your search for that magical AHA! moment, visit the Celebrating October as National Thousands of visitors and Man- Promenade on Poyntz association’s Web page at Arts & Humanities Month is only hattan residents find their AHA! www.ahamanhattan.org. You In the South of France in Nice, they have La Prome- natural in The Little Apple®. moment here each year. can view the Manhattan Conven- nade des Anglais, translated the Promenade of the Especially when you have AHA! tion & Visitors Bureau’s commu- English. It’s a wonderful place to stroll along the sea. Manhattan – otherwise known Possibly your AHA! moment will nity calendar to see what AHA! While we can’t boast of having Mediterranean Sea, as Arts and Humanities Associa- be found at the Manhattan Area events are coming up. You can we can boast of having great restaurants and busi- tion of Manhattan – around to Photographer’s Exhibit, currently also visit each individual mem- ness along Poyntz Ave in Downtown Manhattan. On help with the celebration! showing at the Manhattan Arts ber’s Web site to see how the arts Oct 6, come have a stroll along Poyntz for a great cause at the 6th Center, or the exhibit of Neo- can affect you. Annual Promenade on Poyntz. Sample various wines and hors With over 30 members strong, Regionalist Artists on display at d’oeuvres. Tickets are $30 and proceeds go to Homecare & Hospice you can find your own AHA! the Strecker-Nelson Gallery. It When you visit Manhattan, you Foundation. moment in Manhattan. Whether it might be the works of Yoonmi say, “AHA!” involves a stroll through one of Nam, the 2010 Friends of the Manhattan’s public art galleries, a Beach Museum of Art Gift Print Country Stampede turns Sweet 16 performance at McCain Audito- Artist, that will bring you to your Country Stampede is Sweet 16 this 2011. To celebrate being 16, the rium or the Manhattan Arts moment. Affiliated Foods Midwest Country Stampede is slated for June 23- Center, or listening to live music 26, 2011. The featured country music recording artist and mega-star from one of the Manhattan How about a performance of Brad Paisley will headline. Music Coalition bands in The Wizard of Oz at the Aggieville, you can be inspired by Columbian Theatre in More stars will be headed to the Stampede Tradition, with the com- the arts in The Little Apple®. Wamego, or a K-State theatre plete lineup announced in December. Stampede is a great way to see your favorite Country Star with past entertainers including Keith Urban, Miranda Lambert, Sugarland, Blake Shelton, Tim McGraw, Darius Rucker, Taylor Swift, Toby Keith, and many others.

For the latest information on promotions, special offers, ticket purchases, and lineup information, check out the Country Stampede Web page at www.countrystampede.com.

Keith Urban performs at the 2010 Country Stampede.

Manhattan Convention & Visitors Bureau Steering Committee Barbara Nelson, Chairwomans - Strecker-Nelson Gallery Dave Lewis, Dave Lewis Entertainment Curt Loupe, Ex-Officio - Manhattan Parks & Recreation Janet Paxton - Holiday Inn at the Campus Lynda Spire, Ex-Officio - KSU Conference Office Jennifer Fritchen - Clarion Bernie Haney - KSU Golf Course Management & Res e a r ch Fou n d a t i o n Brad Everett - Fairfield Inn Teresa Morris - Hampton Inn Diana Nickel - Scenic Valley Inn John Pence - KSU Housing & Dining •Yellow Brick Road Ride, •10/8/2010 - Feb 2011 Material Evidence, Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art, K-State •Sumi Brush Painting Workshop, Marianna Kistler Visit the CVB’s Web Wed-Sat 10-5pm; Sun 12-5pm Beach Museum of Art, K-State, 1-2:30pm Wamego High School, •through 10/23 The Manhattan Area Photographer's Exhibit, Manhattan Arts Center, M-F 10-5pm ; •Jack Hanna's "Into the Wild Life", McCain Audito- 7-2:30pm site for a current listing Sat 1-4pm •Manhattan Cross Country •through 10/28 Free Fit Club, Peace Lutheran Church, 7pm every Thursday rium, K-State, 7:30pm •1-2 37th Annual Pumpkin Patch Arts and Crafts Fair, Pottorf Festival and School Fitness Chal- of local events - •through 10/30 Strecker-Nelson Gallery Exhibit: Neo-Regionalists, Strecker-Nelson Gallery, lenge, Warner Park, 7:45am M- Sat 10-6 pm Hall, CiCo Park, Fri 10-8; Sat 10-4 •Wicked Wheels Car Show, vi s i t m a n h a t ta n ks . o r g •through 10/31 Prairie Bus Tours, Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, 11am •1-3 Aggiefest 2010, Aggieville, 6pm •through 12/19 Yoonmi Nam: 2010 Friends of the Beach Museum of Art Gift Print Artist, Marianna •1-3 "I Do I Do,”Manhattan Arts Center, 7:30pm; 2pm Wamego City Park, 10-3pm Kistler Beach Museum of Art, K-State, Wed-Sat 10-5pm; Sun 12-5pm •2-3 OZtoberFest, Wamego, City- •through 12/31 READ to a dog! Reading Education Assistance Dogs!, Manhattan Public Library, •1-3 The Wizard of OZ, Columbian Theatre, Museum & Art Center, Wamego, 7:30pm, Fri-Sat; 2pm Sun Wide Locations, Sat 10-4pm: Sun 1-3pm on Sundays 11-1pm 6h Annual Prome- •K-State Football vs •Gallery Talk, Mari- •FREE Community- Wide Shred and Recy- nade on Poyntz, Nebraska, Bill Snyder anna Kistler Beach Downtown Manhattan, Family Stadium, cle Day, ESB Financial, Museum of Art, K- 9-noon Candidate Forums for Sumi Brush Painting, 5:30-8:30pm 6:30pm State, 2:30-3:30pm •K-State Volleyball hosts County Commission Marianna Kistler Beach •7-10 The Wizard of OZ, Columbian Theatre, Wamego, •Janis Ian, McCain Audito- Texas, Ahearn Field House, District 1 and House Museum of Art, K-State, K-State Volleyball hosts 7:30pm Fri-Sat; 2pm Sun rium, K-State, 7:30pm K-State, 7pm Districts 66 & 67, Manhat- 1-2:30pm Oklahoma, Ahearn Field •7-16 Antigone, Nichols •8-9 Oktoberfest, Fort •Birdhouse Acoustic Music: tan Fire Station, 2-4:30pm House, K-State, 7pm Theatre, K-State, Oct 7-9 and Riley, noon to midnight Krista Detor, Manhattan Arts 13-16 at 7:30pm Center, 8pm •Screening of William •Prairie Harvest Fes- Kentridge, Marianna 15-16 MCC Family tival & Barn Dance, Kistler Beach Museum of Art, K-State, 11:30am Weekend, Manhat- Tallgrass Prairie Cooking Demonstration, "A Christmas Carol" •Cooking Demonstration, "A Christmas Carol" tan Christian College National Preserve, 10-4pm Emerald City Market, Auditions, Manhattan Emerald City Market, 6-8pm Auditions, Manhattan Campus Center, Fri noon - 6-8pm Arts Center, 4-6pm •Kansas State University Con- Arts Center, 4-6pm Sat. Afternoon •K-State Volleyball hosts cert Band and Wind Ensemble Nebraska, Ahearn Field Concert, McCain Auditorium, K-State, 7:30pm House, K-State, 7pm

•The Seasons Pro- •Shimmy Spectacu- ject, McCain Audito- lar, Manhattan Arts Cooking Demonstration, rium, K-State, 7:30pm Kansas State University Crafty Seniors, Manhattan Center, 7pm Emerald City Market, Orchestra, McCain Town Center, M-Sat 10-9; 6-8pm •Cooking Demonstration, Auditorium, K-State, Sun 12-6 •23-24 SPOOKtacular Emerald City Market, 7:30pm "Wild, Wild, West", 6-8pm Sunset Zoo, 9:30-5pm

Cooking Demonstration, •All Treats Day, Down- town Manhattan, 4-6pm Emerald City Market, 25-27 Edwards Lec- •Cooking Demon- Children Workshop 6-8pm tureship at Manhat- stration, Emerald •Bewitching in West- for Educators and loop, 4-7 •Fiddler on the Roof, McCain tan Christian College, City Market, 6-8pm K-State Football vs Auditorium, K-State, 7:30pm Parents: Understanding •Boo Party at Manhattan MCC Campus Center, Media and Message, Town Center, 5:30-7:30 Oklahoma State, Bill T&TH 11am; W 7pm •K-State Volleyball hosts Marianna Kistler Beach •K-State Homecoming Snyder Family Stadium, Iowa State, Ahearn Field Museum of Art, K-State, Parade and Pep Rally, Man- TBA House, K-State, 7pm hattan Town Center 6:30-8pm •Concert Series, Hale Library 2nd Floor, K-State, 7:30pm Manhattan 501 Poyntz Avenue Christy Chase Convention & Karen Hibbard Dennis Toll Marcia Rozell 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

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PRESORTED September Dates Convention Name Attendance Headquarters STANDARD 6-8 American Planning Association 100 Holiday Inn at the Campus US POSTAGE PAID MANHATTAN KS Statewide Chapter Meeting PERMIT NO 359 8-9 Western Fellowship of Professors and Scholars 100 Manhattan Christian Convention & Visitors Bureau College Campus Center 501 Poyntz Avenue 14-16 Kansas Art Education 250 Holiday Inn at the Campus Manhattan, KS 66502-6005 Association Annual Convention 15-17 Kansas Council of Deliberation 130 Clarion Annual Conference 20-22 Kansas Electric Cooperatives 35 Clarion Kansas Member Services Meeting 20-22 Child and Adult Food Care 375 Clarion Program Fall Workshok 29-31 Kansas Business and 50 Clarion Professional Women Fall Conference

Vision Statement: Mission Statement: Destination Manhattan! To expand the local area economy by attracting visitors. October 2010 Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce Little Apple® Business Review Page 9 October Events NNoot t e e w w o o r r thythy NNeew w s s To make a reservation for an upcoming event, please call the Chamber at 776-8829. Please join us as your time allows. Still going strong after 35 years! People’s Grocery continues to be Business After Hours 13 5:30 – 7:00 pm Manhattan’s community owned destina- Host: Wildcat Creek Golf & Fitness tion for local, organic, and natural food Location: 800 Anneberg Circle options. With a full deli and smoothie menu we are Manhattan’s place to Brown Bag Lunch Series come for people who are looking for 19 11:30 am – 1:00 pm that healthy alternative to fast food Topic: Ethics and Etiquette in Social Media options. Come visit the new location Presenter: Cyndi Danner-Kuhn, Faculty/Education at 1620 Fort Riley Boulevard. Technology Integration Coordinator, K-State College of Education Sponsored by: McElroy’s, Inc.

Manhattan Young Professionals 26 7:00 – 9:00 pm Ghost Tour of Manhattan Limited seating available

Let’s Do Lunch 27 11:30 am – 1:00 pm Speaker: Dan Yunk Sponsor: Hy-Vee Location: Manhattan Country Club November Events

Understanding Generational Differences 3 8:30 – 11:30 am or 1:30 – 4:30 pm Presenter: David Rebein, Dodge City Attorney Ea r ly bird pricing for members only thr ough October 13t h

Business After Hours 10 5:30 – 7:00 pm Host: Holiday Inn at the Campus Location: 1641 Anderson Avenue

Chamber 101 12 11:30 am – 1:00 pm K-State Student Union Food Service and K-State’s Hale Library welcomed the nation’s largest opera- Location: Chamber Boardroom tor of bagel bakeries with a ribbon cutting ceremony September 15. “Bringing Einstein Brothers Attendance limited to 30; Reservations required into Hale Library furthers our goal of being a one-stop destination for busy K-Staters. The libraries' vision includes the idea of anticipating and creatively ﬁlling the needs of our user community,” said Brown Bag Lunch Series 16 11:30 am – 1:00 pm Lori Goetsch, Dean of Libraries. Available for take-out, dine-in and catering, Einstein Bros.’ innova- Topic: NBAF Update tive menu features fresh breakfast and lunch sandwiches, salads and premium coffees served all Presenter: Lyle Butler, President/CEO and day. Breakfast and lunch sandwiches are available on a variety of freshly baked breads, rolls or John Pagen, VP for Economic Development, Manhattan wraps and, of course, a huge selection of tasty, freshly-baked bagels. Einstein Bros. welcomes the Area Chamber of Commerce public and community along with the K-State family. Menus, business hours and more information Sponsored by: Little Apple Toyota Honda ★ are available on the Union’s website at union.k-state.edu/eat. Good Morning Manhattan! 18 7:15 am – 8:30 am Congratulations to: Sponsor: Stoneybrook Retirement Community & •GTM Sportswear ★ for being named to the Inc. 5,000 list for the 4th year in a row. GTM Assisted Living ranked number 2,270. The Inc. 5,000 list recognizes the fastest growing private companies in Location: Manhattan Country Club the U.S. and is ranked according to percentage revenue growth. Manhattan Young Professionals Luncheon • Jackie Patton with Al Langton Insurance Inc. has been awarded the Kansas Association of 18 11:30 am – 1:00 pm Professional Insurance Agent’s Customer Service Representative of the Year Award! Speaker: Jason Rothwell •Purple Wave Auction Company was also named to the Inc. magazine 500/5000. This list Location: Valentino's of Manhattan reﬂects the growth that Purple Wave has been experiencing, recognizing the online auction service as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States. Purple Wave *All dates and times are subject to change. now boasts the largest community of registered buyers in the equipment auction business. Page 10 Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce Little Apple® Business Review October 2010

Business Barometer Here Comes the opportunities for your customers. Open houses, August 2009 August 2010 Holiday Season BUILDING PERMITS - source: City of Manhattan invitation only events, and after hour’s promotions are all good Total Issued 52 77 That’s right, it’s just around ways to start. $ Amount $7,752,821 $48,587,770 the corner and will be here Permit Fees $42,990 $162,829 banks and community centers. before you know it. If you are a One big advantage local busi- Build loyalty based on commu- RETAIL SALES (Manhattan) - source: City of Manhattan retail owner, restaurateur, nesses have is a constant pres- nity service. People do notice. Retail Sales $69,147,800 $79,476,500 caterer, travel agent, etc., this ence in their community that Sales Tax Collections $691,478 $794,765 can be the busiest and most can be used to their advantage • Sponsorship of educational challenging time of the year. during the holidays by: LABOR - source: Kansas Labor Market Information Services demonstrations and events For many small businesses, can build credibility and carve Manhattan the holiday season is critical to • Providing a resonating Civilian Work Force 28,567 29,939 out a niche for your business, profitability and provides sus- theme or localizing a promo- as the expert for information Employed 27,301 28,593 taining income for the first Unemployed 1,266 1,346 tion. By doing more than just on a particular product or Rate 4.4% 4.5% quarter of the next year. promoting your products, you service. Riley County can highlight a local cause or Civilian Work Force 36,771 38,537 Here are a few tips and sug- something of relevance in your The preparation for a success- Employed 35,091 36,751 gestions that could help maxi- community. For example: ful holiday season is typically a Unemployed 1,680 1,786 mize sales and profits during Building a theme around a yearlong affair, but it’s never to Rate 4.6% 4.6% this critical period. First, get return to more traditional fam- late to get started. If you started by leveraging the cus- ily oriented things and how you haven’t already, start planning tomer loyalty that you have can help achieve this for the on how you will be carving out developed with your current customer. your holiday niches this season. customer base. According to the NRF (National Retail Feder- • Reaching out with access to Karl Klein ation), 40 percent of shoppers school, community, and 501 Poyntz Avenue do some Holiday shopping church groups. This can be Manhattan, KS 66502 before Halloween. So start accomplished with partnership (785) 587-9917 planning those lead in events promotions that support local Fax (785) 776-0679 early, and capitalize on the charity organizations and fund [email protected] trend of changing cyclical pur- raisers. A great example is ht t p : / / w w w. wa s h b u rn . e d u / s b d c chasing habits by providing food collection for local food Job Fairs

On August 26, Myranda attended K-State’s Part Time Opportuni- ties Fair and spoke with hundreds of students seeking jobs. Three of the students left their resumes and Myranda is working to help them ﬁnd part time jobs.

To help ﬁnd jobs for Alorica’s displaced workers, Myranda attended their September 1 Job Fair. The three-hour event resulted in the Chamber gathering 15 resumes and talking with dozens of job seekers. Myranda will work to help the employees ﬁnd other employment.

Washburn University held their Fall Career Fair, September 8. Myranda represented the Chamber member’s open positions at the event. Three resumes were brought back from individuals interested in jobs in Manhattan.

The Flint Hills Job Corps Fall Job Fair was September 9. Many students expressed a desire to stay in Manhattan after they complete their programs. Myranda visited with dozens of students at the event and returned with 3 resumes. October 2010 Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce Little Apple® Business Review Page 11

by Bevin Landrum Military Update Military-Community Liaison Twelve members of the Central Flint Hills Region recently travelled to Fort Polk, LA to observe 2nd Brigade, 1st Infantry Divi- sion during their Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC) rotation. This is a ﬁnal mission exercise to test the readiness of the unit prior to their upcoming deployment to Iraq. Community members from Manhattan, K-State, Chapman, and Dickinson County toured the training area known as "the box" and visited with Soldiers and Commanders as they began their force-on-force part of the rotation.

The trip also included a social with BG Yarbrough, Commanding General Fort Polk. BG Yarbrough formerly served as a Deputy Commanding General of the Big Red One before assuming his current position. He and wife, Kathy, hosted the Fort Riley delegation along with key local Fort Polk leaders and elected ofﬁcials.

Tours and brieﬁngs about the JRTC program rounded out the visit. JRTC is one of three premier training centers for the Army and thousands of Soldiers rotate through each year. The scenario they encounter during their training is as realistic as possible, short of being boots on the ground in the Middle East.

Many of the 2nd BDE units have active partnerships with Kansas communities in the Central Flint Hills Region. The Adopt-a-Community program at Fort Riley is one of the only ones to take local leaders to visit our units during training. The opportunity to see our troops in action solidiﬁes the partnerships and cre- ates a bond which will further the deployment support back home.

The Flint Hills Veterans Coalition continued their recognition of long standing members of the organization on Septem- ber 8 by awarding Medallions of Excellence to Tom Fryer and Lori Bishop.

COL (R) Tom Fryer has been the FHVC Treasurer since its inception and served 21 years in the US Air Force. He also Commanded the K-State Air Force ROTC Detachment prior to his retirement and worked at Commerce Bank as a Certiﬁed Financial Planner before also retiring there. He is an active community volunteer and devoted supporter of all things military.

Lori Bishop is the Director for RSVP of the Flint Hills which involves volunteers 55 years and over in area activities. Their partnership with the FHVC includes Lori’s work to bring veteran volunteers together to mentor local school children. Her work to oversee the annual Veterans Day essay and poster contest for students ensures we bring all generations together in support of honoring our veterans. Page 12 Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce Little Apple® Business Review October 2010

6,328 referrals were made with keywords. A member’s keywords include any word in made through the website in their name, address, business the past 30 days. Sponsored by: Did type, etc. Additional words that direct a prospective client to your Top 5 Categorical Web Searches Campaign you business can be added. For last month were: example, Joe’s Fishery might Academy 1. Restaurants want to add the words “shrimp,” 2. Real Estate know? “tuna” and “seasonings” to their 3. Hotels/Motels list of keywords. Continued from page 1 Thousands of people are com- 4. Banks ing into our community this year. 5. Organizations – Social Servi c e s The League of Women Voters is Only you know the magic words elective office by providing practi- One of the first places visitors a non-partisan political organiza- to draw customers to you. Simply cal information needed to and newcomers look for informa- Want your business in the Top 5 tion that encourages citizens to email a list of those words to the become a successful candidate or tion about our community is the Category List? Try adding key- take an informed and active role Chamber and watch your refer- to encourage others to support Manhattan Area Chamber of words. in government. rals grow! those individuals who decide to Commerce website www.manhat- run. tanchamber.org. Keywords Option - Free! Contact Kristin Holt at 776-8829 The majority of searches are to add your FREE keywords today. Some of you may already be experienced campaigners; others may be just “testing the waters”; November 16th – NBAF Update and still others may be planning December 7th – Tips for Effective Networking to manage or be active in another The Manhattan Area Chamber candidate’s elective campaign. of Commerce is a non-profit, vol- You bring your lunch………the Chamber will provide Everyone is welcome and indeed untary organization of citizens soft drinks and water. will add to the resources of infor- working together to support the Time: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm mation available today. business development of Man- Presenters will begin promptly at 11:45 am hattan and make Manhattan a Join us for these FREE and informative Location: Manhattan Chamber Boardroom Each participant will receive a better place to work and live. workshops notebook filled with valuable The seminars are offered FREE of charge to Cham- resources and practical informa- Contact Kristin Holt for more Upcoming Seminars include: ber members and $20 for guests. Space is limited; tion. information, 785-776-8829. October 19 – Ethics and Etiquette in Social reservations are required. Please call 776-8829 to Media register.