Leadership Manhattan Graduation on April 16 at the K-State Alumni Center, Ingenuity

May 2008, Volume 4, Issue 5, www.manhattan.org A publication of the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce Leadership Manhattan Graduation On April 16 at the K-State Alumni Center, ingenuity. Treasurer Jenkins also shared sev- Class-elected speaker, Jeff Pfannenstiel the Leadership Manhattan Class of 2008 eral challenging quotes: spoke on his journey through Leadership Graduation took place, with over 110 people • The best executive is one who has sense Manhattan and the closeness of the class. present for the event. Brad Roberts, Leader- enough to pick good people to do what he Jeff ended with the Ernest Borgnine quote ship Manhattan course instructor, was recog- wants done, and self-restraint enough to from the Poseidon Adventure, “Take it easy nized for his 7 years of service to Leadership keep from meddling with them while they baby. I’ll be back.” Contact us: Manhattan. Wayne Sloan received the Dis- do it. –Theodore Continued on page 10 501 Poyntz Avenue tinguished Service Alumni Award. Roosevelt Manhattan, KS The Leadership Manhattan Scholarship • Do not go where the 66502-6005 Award recipient was Manhattan High School path may lead, go 785-776-8829 phone Senior Jacob Wagner. instead where there 785-776-0679 fax is no path and leave [email protected] Kansas State Treasurer Lynn Jenkins was a trail.—Ralph Waldo www.manhattan.org the featured speaker. She challenged the Emerson TDD Kansas Relay Center: class 1) that to learn you must look back at • Never tell people 800-766-3777 history; 2) that trust is the glue that holds a how to do things. group together; 3) to get different perspec- Tell them what to do tives when solving a problem; 4) that every- and they will surprise one has something to bring to the table; 5) to you with their reinvent, retool, revitalize; 6) take hold of ingenuity.—General opportunities; 7) to move, adapt, re-examine; George S. Patton and 8) that where freedom flows so does Leadership Manhattan class speaker Jeff Pfannenstiel wearing his “honor cord.” 2008 Manhattan Street Maps Available Now The Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce has just taken delivery of the newest street map of Manhattan. The full-color street map is designed to serve those visiting as well as Get the Buzz on Benefits: Attracting and Retaining those considering relocation to the area. Local Employees with Affordable Benefits residents will also find the map a useful tool, since points of interest and various business locations will be noted. Date: Tuesday, June 24, 2008 Time 8:30am-10:30am 15,000 copies of this publication will be Location: Manhattan Union Pacific Depot distributed throughout the region and there Fee: Free to members, $25 per person for non-members is an online version. This professional street map is crafted with local input and relevant Eight panel members with expert knowledge will speak and answer your ques- highlights — such as libraries, schools, tions regarding employee benefits for small businesses such as Retirement governmental buildings and other special Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Employee Rewards Programs, Supplemental points of interest — and features an index of Insurance, Disability Insurance, 401 K Accounts, Flex Spending Accounts, Group area resources and attractions. The online Health Insurance, Tax Advantages, Child Care Help, Keys to Write-Offs, and MagniMap™ counterpart gives the community Free Business Help. multiple platform marketing capabilities and In This Issue: makes Manhattan accessible to newcomers Sponsored by: on the Web. Mayor receives plaque ...... 2 Web Referrals ...... 2 This street map features the latest residen- The new maps are available now and are Member Service Committee ...... 2 tial developments in Manhattan including a being distributed at the Chamber office, the New Members ...... 4 new inset highlighting the Timber Creek addi- Manhattan Public Library, the USD 383 office, tion. Other insets include the airport, the lake Fort Riley’s Welcome Center at Marshall Field Effective Rewards ...... 9 area, Kansas State University and Fort Riley. and Mercy Regional Hospital. Noteworthy News ...... 12 The map is expected to have a shelf life of Manhattan Young Professionals . . . . .12 two years. Page 2 Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce Little Apple® Business Review May 2008

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 . Jeff Levine, Manhattan Area Are you intere s t ed in being a member of the Man h a ttan Area Chamber of Commerce Board Cha m b er of Com m e r ce? Giv e Kim a call at 776-8829 for more Chair, presented Tom Phillips in fo rm at i o n . with a plaque in appreciation for his service as Mayor of Manhattan 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. at a reception held at the To place an ad or for more inform at i o n , cont a c t Jemie Wataha at Chamber on April 15. 77 6 - 2 2 0 0 , ext. 231 or classdisplay@ t h e m e rc u r y.co m .

Is Your Business Promoting to Newcomers?

Thousands of people are coming into our community this year. One of the ﬁrst places newcomers look for information about their soon-to-be community is the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce website www.manhattanchamber.org.

9,965 referrals were made through the website in the past 30 days. Over 6,000 of them used a keyword, such as “bank,” “cleaners,” “apartment,” “home,” etc. to make a business connection. Chamber member businesses are automatically referred through the website.

Top categories for referrals this month were: Apartments Manufacturing Attorneys Organizations Banks & Banking Associations Printers & Publishers Construction Companies Real Estate Dental Specialties Restaurants Financial Planning Schools, Colleges & Education Furniture

You can take advantage of your Chamber membership by highlighting your listing. Contact Beverly Orr 776-8829 for details.

Spotlight: Member Services Committee

As a member in good standing, you are cordially invited to join the Member Services Committee.

The purpose of the Member Services Committee is to develop ideas, seminars and programs that will beneﬁt the members and promote better business.

Members identify member business needs and desires; evaluate current afﬁnity programs; foster new and innovative ideas; and make recommendations to the Board of Directors.

Current projects include an evaluation of the Business Showcase and member retention.

Members receive special invitations to ribbon cuttings, a better understanding of Chamber programs and services, and networking with members.

If you are interested in joining the committee, please contact Committee Chair Jennifer Hill of Farmers State Bank at 539-9002 or Beverly Orr at 776-8829. May 2008 Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce Little Apple® Business Review Page 3 You are invited to attend Another Chamber Beneﬁt: M2M – Business After Hours Wednesday, May 21 Member-2-Member Mailing Program 5:30pm-7:00pm This is a cooperative bulk mailing program designed to save Manhat- Clarion Hotel tan Area Chamber of Commerce members a great deal of the expense 530 Richards Drive of a direct mail program. The program is usually sold out one or more months ahead of the mailing.

It works like this: The Chamber receives each participating business’ promotional material, collates and mails in distinctive red envelopes to approximately 1800 representatives within the membership.

• The mailing dates are always the third Friday of March, May, The Clarion Hotel is Manhattan’s August and November. largest hotel and convention center. Owned and operated by K- • Participants’ materials must be received at the Chamber office State graduates, the hotel offers by the second Friday of March, May, August and November. 196 sleeping rooms, over 12,000 feet of renovated convention/ • Participants’ materials must fit inside a 6” x 9” envelope and meeting space and a professional must weigh no more than an 8 1/2” x 11” paper. and friendly staff. They provide free wireless internet in all of the • The mailer is limited to the first 12 participants. sleeping rooms, indoor swimming, hot tub, putt-putt golf, • Materials must maintain the quality consistent with the images ping-pong, and free, spacious and goals of the Chamber. Therefore, the Chamber reserves parking. The Clarion Hotel is the the right to reject any material it deems inappropriate. home of the Plum Tree Restau- rant, serving daily breakfast and • The cost is $175 and is available to members only. Paddy O’Quigley’s Pub & Grille covering lunch and dinner. Come This is an excellent opportunity to promote your new products, Special thanks to the exhibitors of Manhattan Day Care and services and menus. Participating businesses will save over the 2008 Business Showcase: Learning Center watch the game in Paddy’s and enjoy the action on one of their $400 in mailing costs alone and reach the perfect pool of Boeing Wichita Credit Union Manhattan Town Center prospective customers. Ca t holic Charities of Manhattan Pawnee Mental Health many big screens or on the TV at ★ your very own booth. Clarion pro- Central National Bank Services For more information, contact Beverly Orr 776-8829. Century Business Systems, Inc. Purple Wave Auction, Inc. vides a full catering service both Chiropractic Family Health RadioShack Manhattan ★ on property and off site anywhere Center Restore of the Heartland, Inc. in town. Come see the many CompetitivEdge Business Robel Graphics changes that have been made Solutions Simply Wireless and make the Clarion Hotel your Directorate of Morale, Welfare Sunflower Insurance Group ★ choice in Manhattan! & Recreation Sunflower Publishing Express Employment T2 Wireless, Inc. Professionals The Phone Connection EXPRESSTAX The Trust Company of The ★ denotes these businesses as Farmers State Bank ★ Manhattan ★ Investors in Advantage Manhattan 2. First National Bank of U.S. Cellular Wamego ★ UFM Community Learning Friends of Sunset Zoo Center GTM Sportswear ★ UMB Bank ★ Holiday Inn at the Campus Key Office Equipment Special thanks to our sponsors: KSU Division of Continuing Bockers II Catering Education Complete Music & Video KTMJ Fox 43 Heartland Beverage, Inc. Manhattan Broadcasting Page 4 Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce Little Apple® Business Review May 2008 5-9 Years Great Lakes Airlines Wellness Council of America Certified Angus Beef Program Mary Osborne, Regional Sales Rep Bill Kizer, Director of Marketing Manhattan Army Recruiting Company 1022 Airport Parkway 9802 Nichols Street, Suite 315 Chipotle Cheyenne, WY 82001 Omaha, NE 68114 KTKA TV 49 Great Lakes Airlines offers convenient Ph (402) 827-3590 Since our April newsl et te r , these busi- Gastro-Intestinal Consultants of and reliable service with daily flights to Fx (402) 827-3594 Steven W. Graber P.A. nesses have ren e wed the i r Manhattan, P.A. both Denver and Kansas City right from www.welcoa.org Steven W. Graber, Attorney in ves tments in the Chamber. The Riley County Farm Bureau Association the Manhattan Regional Airport. Why As North America’s premier resource for 714 Poyntz Avenue, Suite C Bo a r d of Direc to r s and staf f tha n k drive when you can fly? worksite wellness, the Wellness Council Ph (785) 565-0104 these businesses for their co n t i n u i n g 1-4 Years FlyGreatLakes.com. of America (WELCOA) is dedicated to Fx (785) 565-0294 su p p o r t of the Chamber. Central National Bank ★ helping organizations of all kinds build www.swgraber.com Country Meadows My Virtual Genie and sustain results-oriented wellness It is the goal of our firm to equip our 15 Yea r s and Over Little Apple Chorus Kenya Halliburton programs. ★ clients with the legal tools necessary to Endacott Lighting Tindal Orthotic & Prosthetic Associates 1948 Victory Lane create a firm foundation for the structure Brinker Tree Care, Inc. Kistners Flowers and Greenhouse Junction City, KS 66441 Baker University ★ and security of your family's estate or Bruce McMillan AIA, Architects P.A. Alex’s Affordable Eyewear Ph (785) 223-4292 School of Professional and Graduate ★ business, for generations to come. Our Midwest Concrete Materials M. Duane Nellis Fx (877) 834-1323 Studies firm is networked with other attorneys Stigge Vision Care Home Options Made Easy www.myvirtualgenie.com Amie Hoss, Program Representative who focus their practice in various areas Lee Construction Co. Prairie Wynds, Inc. My Virtual Genie is a Multi-Virtual Assis- 2641 SW Wanamaker Road, Topeka of estate and business planning. Pat Bosco Courtney Bolte tant firm, dedicated to providing offsite Ph (785) 272-6442 ★ Together, we provide a resource for our GTM Sportswear Reece & Nichols Corne r stone Rea l t y , LLC administrative support to small busi- Fx (785) 272-8196 clientele, as well as long-term stability. Borck Brothers Clothing KVC Behavioral Healthcare nesses and busy professionals. Our www.bakeru.edu ThyssenKrupp Elevator Star Lumber & Supply Co., Inc. Virtual Assistants work as independent Through the School of Professional and Positive Air LLC Flint Hills Area Builders Association Olsson Associates contractors from their home offices and Graduate Studies, Baker University Michael & Cindy Barnhart Ma n h a t t an Area Habitat for Humanity, Inc. communicate and complete projects via brings its respected undergraduate and 1312 Westloop Place 10-14 Years Paquette Chiropractic e-mail, instant messenger, cd-rom, graduate degree programs to people for Ph (785) 320-7622 Kansas Kollection diskette and US mail. whom attending college full-time is not Fx (785) 320-7624 Hittle Landscape Architects an option. Positive Air LLC specializes in Oxygen, Rock-A-Belly Bar & Deli, Inc. Manhattan Track Club CPAP/Bilevel, and durable medical Heartland Aviation, Inc. Jeremy Lehning, Head Coach 1st United Methodist Church equipment. This new business is owned N Zone Sportswear Darnell Vargo, Club President Kay Scarbrough, Senior Pastor by a board certified and state licensed 1228 Westloop Place #243 612 Poyntz Avenue respiratory therapist who is trained in www.manhattantrackclub.com Ph (785) 776-8821 polysomnography (sleep apnea). Posi- The Manhattan Track Club is a non-profit Fx (785) 776-3502 tive Air LLC also carries a variety of organization that offers a program of www.fumcmanhattan.com recliner/lift chairs and electric scooters. track and field instruction, training, and Special or custom order items are competition that is suited to all levels of always welcome. Military, veterans, law ability and experience. The club and enforcement, firefighters and EMT's coaches will encourage your athlete to receive discounts on cash sale items. set personal goals and develop discipline and techniques needed to reach those goals. MTC also believes in providing a positive, fun and supportive atmosphere. The ★ denotes these businesses as The Manhattan Track Club has been Investors in Advantage Manhattan 2. providing these services since 1963. Member-Get-A- Member As a Chamber member, you – more than anyone – can articulate how valuable chamber participation has been for you and your business. Help us extend that value to other businesses and professionals in the area and region. By relating your enthusiasm to your peers, you help spread the word about our services and benefits to others – and enlarge the circle of contacts for all of our members!

Bring in a new member and get your name listed in The Little Apple® Business Review each month and be entered in a year-end drawing for $270, to be applied towards all or a portion of your annual dues investment.

Congratulations to the following members who brought in a new member for 2008.

Therese Adams – Coldwell Bankers/Realty Group One ★ Susan Stitt – Community First National Bank ★ Tammy Bryant – Varney & Associates, CPAs, LLC ★ Amanda Eilders – First Command Financial Services Garett Roop – Aligned Roop Chiropractic. P.A. Blake Bauer – United Bank & Trust

Future members are everywhere: in your Rolodex, vendor ﬁle, ofﬁce building or neighborhood! Start prospect- ing now for your new member to sign up!

Help spread the word about the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce and make it a win-win for everyone! May 2008 • Volume 8, Issue 5 A publication of the Manhattan Convention & Visitors Bureau

Discovering Great Manhattan Traditions and National Tourism Week The Little Apple® features many The Little Apple® and show off humor in videos is encouraged, Look for more details on May great traditions and attractions. what attracts folks to our commu- but not required. 12 on the Manhattan CVB With all there is to see and do in nity. Web site. Contest entry forms Manhattan, it’s no surprise visi- Accepted photo entries will be and rules will be available at tors love coming to town. It’s a simple contest. Just sub- posted at the Manhattan CVB the Convention & Visitors mit a digital photo or a digital Web site, ww w. m a n h a t ta n c v b . o r g. Bureau at 501 Poyntz. A list The Manhattan Convention & video that promotes tourism to Accepted videos will be posted on of prizes will also be Visitors Bureau staff wants to Manhattan along with a a Manhattan CVB YouTube page announced at that time. know what you love best about completed entry form. The Man- and linked to the Manhattan CVB National Tourism Week, Manhattan and they want you to hattan CVB staff will pick out the Web site. Entries will be accepted which runs May 10-18, seeks put it in a picture. best photo and the best digital beginning on Monday, May 12 to promote travel to and video and award a package of when the entry form and contest within the United States. National For questions about the Discover As part of National Tourism prizes to the winner in each cate- rules will be posted online. The Tourism Week is sponsored by the Manhattan Photo and Video Con- Week, the Manhattan Convention gory. All photos and videos will be contest will run through Friday, Travel Industry Association, which test, be sure to contact the Man- & Visitors Bureau is hosting the judged on their originality, creativ- October 3, giving contestants 21 works to increase awareness of hattan CVB at (785) 776-8829 or 2008 Discover Manhattan ity, quality of image, and how well weeks to take their best shot or the travel and tourism industry's visit our Web site at www.manhat- Photo and Video Contest. This they promote a Manhattan event, create their best video. economic, social, and cultural tancvb.org. contest is designed to promote attraction, or tradition. Use of contributions to the United States. Discover Wildflowers of the Prairie at the Konza Springtime means wildflowers are blooming in the prairie. The Kansas taken, beginning Thursday, May 1, by leaving a message Flint Hills and the tallgrass prairie are home to hundreds of species of with the number in your party at (785) 587-0441. The native flowers and now is the perfect time to get outdoors and enjoy tour is free to members of the Friends of the Konza the show. Prairie.

On Sunday, June 8, the Konza Prairie Biological Station is offering For more information, visit the event’s Web page at the perfect opportunity to discover the natural beauty of the region at www.ksu.edu/konza/keep/visit/wildflower.htm or its annual Friends of the Konza Prairie Wildflower Walk, which will be send an e-mail to [email protected]. held from 6:30-9:00 p.m. along the Butterfly Hill Trail at the Konza Headquarters. Guided tours of this 1.2-mile trail – an area not often open to the public – will be offered by reservation.

“An evening walk in June on Konza may include a beautiful sunset,” said Dr. Valerie Wright, Education Director for the Konza Environmental Education Pro- gram. “For people with interest in prairie wildﬂowers we have expert guides who can answer your questions.”

Beginning at 6:30 p.m., the Friends of the Konza Prairie will also offer merchandise for sale, including Konza Prairie t-shirts, hats, posters, mugs, and other items. In This Issue Cost for the guided tour is $5 per person, with pro- Stampede Lineup ...... 2 ceeds going to support the Konza Environmental Arts in the Park Summer Education Program. Reservations for the tour will be Schedule ...... 3 Manhappenin’s ...... 4 Page 2 Manhattan Convention & Visitors Bureau Tourism Topics May 2008 Country Stampede Lineup Flint Hills Heritage Conference held at Rock Springs The hottest lineup of country The past, present, and future of respect for individual property Lawrence Convention and Visitors music stars is coming to the Kansas Flint Hills were the rights. Stakeholders enter into a Bureau shared how the the 2008 Country Stam- topics of interest at the second voluntary partnership to tell the Freedom’s Frontier National Her- pede, at Tuttle Creek State Flint Hills Heritage Conference, region’s story. itage Area came about. That her- Park on Thursday through which was held on Friday, April 18 itage area, which includes several Sunday, June 26-29. at Rock Springs 4-H Center. During the heritage conference, eastern Kansas counties and sev- Emporia State professor Dr. Jim eral western Missouri counties, is For information on tickets, see The conference focused on the Hoy shared what made the Flint focused on sharing the story of the Country Stampede Web site at www.countrystampede.com or possibility of pursuing a National Hills cattle ranching industry suc- bleeding Kansas, and the pre-Civil call (800) 795-8091. Heritage Area designation for the cessful and the unique methods War struggles in the two states Here’s a quick look at this year’s complete lineup. Kansas Flint Hills, much like the developed in the hills to raise cat- over the question of slavery and Thursday, June 26 Saturday, June 28 designation that has already been tle. John Cosgrove, executive abolition. 4:30 pm – 94.5 Country WIBW 12:00 pm – Ashton Sheperd 6:00 pm – Kellie Pickler 1:00 pm – Rio Grand obtained for the Freedom’s Fron- director of the Alliance of National 7:30 pm – 38 Special 3:00 pm – Bucky Covington tier National Heritage Area. In the Heritage Areas, then discussed The Flint Hills Heritage Task 9:30 pm – The Charlie Daniels Band 5:00 pm – Terri Clark case of the Flint Hills, the focus the heritage movement and how Force, which organized the con- Friday, June 27 7:15 pm – Taylor Swift would be on the heritage and across the country many groups ference with the sponsorship of 12:00 pm – Jason Brown 9:30 pm – Rascal Flatts landscape of the tallgrass prairie have found success by partnering several regional organizations 1:30 pm – Fisher Stevenson Sunday, June 29 as preserved in the Flint Hills. together for the economic viability including the Manhattan Conven- 3:00 pm – Phil Stacey 12:30 pm – Gayla Earlene A national heritage area is simply of their region through the preser- tion & Visitors Bureau, will build 5:00 pm – Little Big Town 2:00 pm – Western Underground a model for preserving a nation- vation and promotion that on the discussions held at the 7:15 pm – Randy Owen 4:00 pm – Williams and Ree ally-significant story of a particu- region’s stories. Cosgrove empha- conference as the possibility of 9:30 pm – Sugarland 6:00 pm – Rodney Atkins lar region. The Flint Hills tell a sized the local nature of these using a similar strategy in the 8:00 pm – Josh Turner story of the preservation of the partnerships and how the Kansas Flint Hills is considered. prairie landscape through a spe- heritage areas are managed from cific kind of cattle ranching that a grassroots level, with no man- KSAE Annual Conference developed in the region. Those in agement from higher organiza- attendance at the conference are tions. & Expo considering if the heritage area The Kansas Society of Association Executives will be holding its model would be beneficial for the Sue Pridemore, the National annual conference and expo and Association Appreciation Day this sum- region. Park Service’s Midwest coordi- mer. Join other representatives from Kansas associations on July 17 and nator of heritage areas, then 18 at the Topeka Capitol Plaza Hotel for educational seminars, an expo, Basically, the heritage model shared how local groups go and a golf tournament at the Lake Shawnee Golf Course. The schedule of seeks to develop local partner- about building partnerships events has yet to be announced. More details can be found at ships of those who are stakehold- and forming a grassroots www.kansas.gov/ksae/events.html or by calling (785) 234-0155. ers in the region, including resi- organization that wants to pro- dents, area attractions, mote the region. Tourism is not businesses, agencies, the goal, but a means to the June events at Sunset Zoo governmental organizations, and end of preserving local June is Zoo & Aquarium Month at Manhattan’s Sunset Zoo. To encour- any group who wants to see the heritage. Linda Craghead, the age visitors to come celebrate, Sunset Zoo will host Kids FREE Day on story of the Flint Hills preserved executive director of the Flint Saturday, June 7. Like the name implies, kids are free with an accompany- and promoted. The unique Hills Tourism Coalition, then ing adult from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. On Sunday, June 15, it’s dad’s turn approach of the heritage model is gave an update of the efforts of The Manhattan CVB’s Dennis Toll served when Sunset Zoo celebrates Fathers’ Day. All fathers are admitted free that every part of the region the coalition. Finally, Judy as emcee for the April Flint Hills from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a paying child. remains under local control, with Billings, the director of the Heritage Conference. Let’s Go Fishing State baseball, softball swings into Manhattan During May, diamonds are The The Manhattan Convention & last major events on the school Have you been itchn’ to go fishin’? Spring is here and we are all overdue Little Apple’s® best friends. Visitors Bureau is proud to part- calendar. If the weather cooper- for some much needed time outdoors. Be sure to check out the Kansas That is, the baseball and softball ner with the tournament organiz- ates, there will be plenty of other Department of Wildlife and Parks Web site www.kdwp.state.ks.us to gain diamonds. On Friday and Satur- ers. The Manhattan Parks and activities going on in The Little information on fishing ranging from length and creel limits to open waters. day, May 23-24, Manhattan will Recreation Department will run Apple® to entertain our guests You will even find a great section that will tell you where the fish are biting at across the state. Now that is something! be the location for the Class 3A the softball tournament, while when their team is not competing State High School Baseball Rod Franz will organize the base- on the playing field. If you like competition and you like to fish, you need to head out to Tuttle and Softball Championships. ball tournament. Several Creek. The Crappie Master Crappie Tournament was held on Satur- members of the Conven- day, May 3 (sorry, print time came before the tournament). On May 18 The eight best girls’ Class 3A tion & Visitors Bureau’s the Riley County Fish and Game Association will be hosting a four-species softball teams will converge for Little Apple Corps will tournament consisting of Crappie, White Bass, Walleye and Channel Cat. the two-day state tournament at help out at the softball More information can be obtained by checking out: Twin Oaks Softball Complex in tournament as www.weisbenderhomes.com Anneberg Park. At the same time, volunteers. the top eight boys’ Class 3A base- Congratulations to Ely Sprenkler. Ely has been selected to replace ball teams will take the field at The tournament will Chuck Bever as the Fisheries Biologist for Tuttle Creek. Ely is very famil- Wayne Norvell Field in the Eisen- bring families, school- iar with this area. Welcome! Chuck was promoted to Regions 2 Fisheries hower Baseball Complex. The mates, and fans from Regional Supervisor. state champion in each sport will each of the communities be crowned at the end of the sin- competing. For many Haven came to Manhattan in 2007 and took gle-elimination tournament on schools, the weekend tour- home the third-place trophy at the Saturday. nament is often one of the Class 3A state softball championship. May 2008 Manhattan Convention & Visitors Bureau Tourism Topics Page 3 Blue Jackets in Town Arts in the Park Coming ® May 27-30 there will be a lot of several of the events, the spon- and Protection in Columbus, to The Little Apple blue jackets in Manhattan. The sors, advi- Summertime in Manhattan brings music to City Park and summer Little Apple® is the site for the sors, 2008 will be no exception. Kansas Future Farmers of Amer- award win- ica Association 80th Annual State ners and The Manhattan Parks and Recreation Department recently Convention. The theme for this parents of released the summer 2008 schedule of Arts in the Park, the free con- year’s event is “Blue Jackets, winners cert series held at the Larry Norvell Band Shell in the City Park, near Bright Futures.” Attendance will are all the corner of Fremont and 11th Streets. include approximately 1,800 stu- invited to dents and faculty members from attend. This year’s schedule begins on Friday, June 6, with the Reggae group FFA chapters all around the state Muzizi and ends on Saturday, Aug. 2 with a Cajun group, the Beau of Kansas. This is an opportunity Shawn Harper, an MTV Made Ohio. Soleil. In between will be concerts and theatre performances for every for FFA members to be Coach will give the keynote taste. The schedule also includes the two-day Family Music Festival recognized for their successes address on Thursday. Shawn is a Becky Sullivan, the 2007-2008 on Friday and Saturday June 13-14 – in celebration of the 40th anniver- and accomplishments throughout speaker who motivates his audi- National FFA Secretary and a cur- sary of UFM – and the all-day Little Apple Jazz Festival on Saturday, the year. ence to develop themselves per- rent K-State student will be giving July 5. sonally and professionally. Shawn a keynote address on Friday. Included in the three-day confer- has overcome four learning dis- Becky grew up near Hillsdale, Here’s the schedule of Arts in the Park performances. All shows start ence will be a number of leader- abilities, poverty, speech Kansas and serves on the at 8 p.m., unless stated otherwise. All shows subject to change and or ship workshops, a public speaking challenges and the lowest GPA in national officer team with another cancellation due to weather or other circumstances. finals contest, a state band con- his senior class. He is a former K-State student, Morgan Parker. cert, multiple keynote speakers, professional football player for the June election of next years officers and Indianapolis Colts and is currently 6 Muzizi (Reggae) many awards ceremonies. For the CEO of American Services 7 Streetside (Doo-wop) 13 Family Music Festival Smithsonian Collection Of Artists' Letters 6:00 pm - Johnsmith (Folk) 8:00 pm - The Wailin’Jennys (Tradl/Roots) 14 Family Music Festival Arrives At K-State's Beach Museum 1:00 pm – Various activities Personal letters from some of the exhibition of illustrated letters by artists. Most of the letters include 6:30 pm – Hans Mayer (Folk/Kid’s Music) most important artists of the 19th well-known artists to the Beach drawings, caricatures, watercolors 8:00 pm – Robin and Linda Williams and Their Fine Band (Folk) and 20th centuries are now on dis- Museum of Art," said Lorne Ren- and collages that shed light on 19 1st Infantry Division Concert Band play at Kansas State University's der, museum director. each artist's individuality. 20 Juneteenth Gospel Fest Marianna Kistler Beach 21 Red State Blues Band (Blues) Museum of Art in the exhibition, "The personal letters in 'More For more information about K- 27-28 Children’s Theater “Dear Edwina” – 7:00 pm at Nichols Theatre "More Than Words: Illustrated Than Words' uncover new insights State's Beach Museum of Art, call (Tickets on Sale at MPRD office) Letters from the Smithsonian's into the personalities and creative (785) 532-7718 or drop by the Archives of American Art." processes of some of America's museum on the southeast corner July finest artists," said Liza Kirwin, of the K-State campus at 14th 5 Little Apple Jazz Festival (4:00 pm) The exhibition provides a different the curator of manuscripts at the Street and Anderson Avenue. 10 1st Infantry Division Rock Band perspective on such artists as Archives of American Art who Admission is free, and free visitor 11 Clearview (Classic Rock) Thomas Eakins, Frida Kahlo, Mar- organized the exhibition. "In this parking is available next to the 12 The Benders (Oldies) cel Duchamp, Dale Chihuly and age of modern technology, the building. Museum hours are 10 18-19 Youth Musical “The Pajama Game”- 8:00 pm at Nichols Theatre Andy Warhol through their hand- works are designed to inspire us to a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednes- (Tickets on sale at MPRD office) written letters to family members, communicate more thoughtfully days, Fridays and Saturdays; 10 24 Dan Rhoads Band (Blues) friends and business associates. and remind us to cherish handwrit- a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursdays; and 25 Shevy Smith (Country) The exhibit will remain on view ten, personal communications." noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. The 26 Scratch Track (Alternative) through July 13 before continuing a museum is closed Mondays. 31 1st Infantry Division Band 10-city national tour. Although some of the letters are August personal notes, others explore the 1 Watermelon Slim (Jazz/Blues) "We are pleased to bring this fine travels or business relations of the 2 Beau Soleil (Cajun) Run for the wall to overnight in Junction City Junction City will be a host overnight city for the Run For The Wall participants on May 18, 2008. On Manhattan Convention & Visitors Bureau Steering Committee Wednesday, May 14, 2008, veterans from all wars and their supporters will leave from the Victoria Gardens Mall in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, on their annual pilgrimage across the heartland of America. Most will be Barbara Nelson, Chairman - Strecker-Nelson Gallery riding motorcycles. Dave Lewis, Ex-Officio - All Star Midwest Entertainment Curt Loupe, Ex-Officio - Manhattan Parks & Recreation On May 18th, approximately 400 Run For The Wall riders will arrive in Junction City between 4:45 pm – Nancy Bartell - Holiday Inn at the Campus 5:00 pm at I-70 exit 296 and proceed to the Courtyard by Marriott Convention Center. A dinner will be pro- Lynda Spire, Ex-Officio - KSU Conference Office vided for the riders and Wounded Warriors from Fort Riley, and following dinner, a Memorial Service at Jennifer Fritchen - Clarion 7:30 pm will be held in front of the Kansas State Vietnam Veterans Memorial, located in Heritage Park. Bernie Haney - Kansas State Athletics “We are very excited to have these veterans overnight here. This will be the 20th Run For The Wall.” Brad Everett - Fairfield Inn stated Donald C. Melella, SFC, USA Retired, Vietnam 69-70. “A simple memorial service will be held with Teresa Morris - Hampton Inn a guest speaker, wreath laying and a POW/MIA balloon release with tags of those Kansas POW/MIA’s listed Diana Nickel - Scenic Valley Inn on them. For many Vietnam veterans this is a moving and healing experience.” he added. John Pence - KSU Housing & Dining Visit the CVB’s The Mission of the May 2-3, CRAPPIE •MERCY’S WILD RUN Manhattan •Through August 31, COPPER TRUCK, ELLIOTT MASTERS TOURNA- AT SUNSET ZOO, MENT, Tournament Sunset Zoo website for a Convention & PUJOL, Tue Wed Fri Sat 10-5, Thurs 10-8, 12-5, Stolzer Sculpture Gallery, Beach Museum of Art May 1-4 - THE FANTA- competition from 6 am-2:30 •SUMMER FASHION PREWIEW, Visitors Bureau is pm on Saturday, May 3, 1 pm, Manhattan Town Center current listing STICKS, Thurs-Sat 7:30 to expand the local Registration at the Clarion •THE FRIENDS OF THE KSU •Through October 26, TOUR THE PRAIRIE-BY BUS!, pm; Sun 2 pm, of local events - area economy Hotel from 5-7 pm on Friday, GARDENS SPRING CONSERVA- 11 am, 1 pm, 3 pm daily, Tall Grass Prairie National Manhattan Arts Center May 2, followed by the tour- TORY PLANT SALE & ANNUAL through increased Preserve ww w. m a n h a t ta n c v b . o r g nament seminar at 7, Tuttle FRIENDS DAY, 9 am-noon, visitor spending. Creek Reservoir KSU Gardens

•ADOBE PHOTO- •RHAPSODY RINGERS, •BIRDHOUSE ACOU ST I C 7:30 pm, Manhattan MUSIC SERIES: KANSAS SHOP CLASS, 5:30- Town Center HEART, 8 pm, Manhattan 8 pm, Manhattan Public •May 9-11, 16-18, 23-25- Arts Center K-STATE BASEBALL HOSTS Library GR E A TER TUNA, Thurs-Sat 7:30 pm; •FRIENDS OF THE SUNSET ZOO’S ARIZONA STATE, 6:30 pm, Sun 2 pm, Columbian Theatre WINE IN THE WILD, 7-9 pm, Sunset Tointon Family Stadium •May 10 - PI N E W OOD DERBY, 10 Zoo •May 8-10 - CRAFTY am-5 pm, Manhattan Town Center •YARD ART CLASSICS CAR CLUB SENIORS CRAFT SHOW, •May 10 - INTERNATIONAL PRESENTS: THE 18TH ANNUAL all day, Manhattan Town MIGRATORY BIRD COUNT, 7-11 DUAL CAR SHOW, 8 am-3:30 pm, am, Tall Grass Prairie National City Park Center Preserve

•IRIS DAY, 12-4 pm, KSU •K-State Graduation Gardens •K-STATE BASEBALL •MOTHER’S DAY AT SUN- HOSTS KANSAS (BIG XII SET ZOO, 9:30 am-5 pm, BASEBALL), 6:30 pm, Sunset Zoo Tointon Family Stadium

•K-STATE BASEBALL •HORSE-DRAWN HAY- HOSTS KANSAS (BIG ING AND RAKING XII BASEBALL), 6:30 DEMONSTRATION, 10 pm, Tointon Family Stadium am-3:30 pm, Tall Grass Prairie KAW VALLEY CENTER National Preserve •4 SPECIES TOU R NA M E N T , BEHAVIORAL HEALTH- check-in as early as 11 am, •May 24-25, LITTLE APPLE Tuttle Creek Lake CARE, INC. PRESENTS: CAT FANCIERS ACFA CHAMPI- •MHS Graduation, 2 pm, KVC OPEN HOUSE, ONSHIP AND HOUSEHOLD Bramlage Coliseum 4:30-6:30 pm, Strecker- PET CAT SHOW, 9 am-4 pm Nelson Gallery both days, Pottorf Hall-Cico Park •BIRDS OF PREY PROGRAM, 2-3 pm, Tall Grass Prairie CHILDREN’S DAY AT THE SCHOOL DAY, 10 am-1 pm, May 28-30 - 80TH National Preserve PRESERVE, 10 am-1 pm, Tall Grass Prairie National ANNUAL STATE FFA •May 31-June 1, Tall Grass Prairie Preserve CONVENTION, all day, BIRDING HIKES AT THE National Preserve McCain Auditorium PRESERVE, 8 am-3 pm, Tall Grass Prairie National Preserve

Manhattan 501 Poyntz Avenue Convention & Karen Hibbard Dennis Toll Summer Dierks Elizabeth Sieloff 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

PRESORTED STANDARD US POSTAGE PAID MANHATTAN KS PERMIT NO 359 Convention & Visitors Bureau 501 Poyntz Avenue Manhattan,KS 66502-6005 May 2008 Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce Little Apple® Business Review Page 9 Effective Rewards for Employees You Want to Keep Effective rewards will not only Copies 4-Less, Inc. Ray's Apple Market - Downtown motivate employees in the short Copy Co Corporation Ray's Apple Market - Westside term, but also may help engage Danenberg Jewelers Reed & Elliott Jewelers them for the long haul. Dara's Fast Lane Riddles Jewelry Dillard's Department Store Rod's Hallmark 59.1% of employers use cash Dillons Food Market - Eastside Scrappy Chicks, Inc. rewards and 65.5% use gift certifi- Dillons Food Market - Westside Select Comfort cates to motivate employees Doe's Eat Place Shear Dynamics Salon & Day Spa according to a survey of 235 Dry Clean City, Inc. Sirloin Stockade managers by the Forum for Peo- Dunne's Pharmacy Staples ple Performance Management Eastside & Westside Markets ★ Steve's Floral and Measurement. Endacott Lighting ★ Strecker-Nelson Gallery Faith Furniture The Buckle The Manhattan Area Chamber of Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que The Pathfinder Commerce has a program that Glass Impressions Valentino's of Manhattan combines the two: Little Apple Golf USA Varney's Book Store Dollars®. This program has the Griffith Lumber Company ★ Varney's K-State Place added benefit of keeping money GTM Sportswear - K-State Super Vista Drive-In circulating in Manhattan. Store ★ Wal-Mart Gymnastics Plus Waters True Value Little Apple Dollars may be Hair Experts Salon & Spa WestLink Communications redeemed by the bearer at most Harry's Westport Dry Cleaners, Inc. Manhattan area businesses for HB Stereo Whiskey Creek Woodfire Grill goods and services. For added Hey Baby! Wildcat BP convenience, retail and service Hibachi Hut/Texas Star Wildflower Yarns & Knitwear businesses who signed up specifi- Hobby Lobby cally to accept Little Apple Dollars J.C. Penney The check will be accepted at are listed and included with each Jimmy John's face value, the same as a check, check. Those members are: K-State Student Union - Bookstore and each genuine Little Apple Dol- 4 Olives Wine Bar Kansas Kollection lars check is guaranteed by the A Full House Kistners Flowers and Greenhouse Manhattan Area Chamber of Ann-A-Lees Kitchen Capers Commerce. Appleseed Art & Frame Little Caesars Barry's Drug Center Manhattan Town Center There is absolutely no cost to Baskin Robbins Customer Service Center this program – you will not pay Ben Franklin Crafts & Frame Mead Lumber Do It Center one penny more than the face Shop Merle Norman Cosmetics value of the check. Best Buy Mid-America Piano, LLC Blueville Nursery, Inc. ★ Nespor's Wine & Spirits For more information on the pro- Borck Brothers Clothing Orscheln Farm & Home gram or to order Little Apple® Dol- Brown's Shoe Fit Co. Pfeifley Jewelers lars, call 776-8829 or visit the Campus Hair Styling Planet Sub Chamber office at 501 Poyntz Carlos O'Kelly's Pop's Collectables Avenue in Manhattan. Catholic Charities Prime Time Fitness Club, Inc. Chili's Grill & Bar Purple Wave Auction, Inc. Claflin Books & Copies Quiznos Sub Cold Stone Creamery RadioShack - Manhattan ★ Page 10 Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce Little Apple® Business Review May 2008

purchases this year, and is commonly known as a “bonus depreciation.” Generally, assets that have a life of more than one year are depreciated Economic 2008 Economic Stimulus Act over their expected life to for Businesses account for wear and tear. For Development example, if you purchase a new April is behind us, our personal piece of machinery that should Institute Graduate tax returns have been filed and last seven years and costs John Pagen, Director of we happily await those economic $21,000, you may deduct 1/7 or Economic Development, graduated stimulus checks to arrive this $3,000 each year from your tax- from the University of Oklahoma’s month. The hope, of course, is able income. In 2008, the because of the bonus deprecia- Economic Development Institute that spending that money will deduction would be $10,500 and tion, but if your business is con- (OU/EDI) on April 3, 2008 at the have a ripple effect. Consumer this could mean significant tax sidering purchasing equipment, OU/EDI session held in Reno, NV. spending has long been the savings. The amount a business 2008 is a good year to buy. Begun in 1962, OU/EDI now has engine of our economy, account- over 3,500 graduates. may expense on new and used ing for two-thirds of the Gross equipment in 2008 has also Domestic Product; those $600+ Contact Information: OU/EDI is a three-session program, each one week long, which pro- been raised to $250,000, up checks are just a little extra John Addessi vides a broad spectrum of advanced education for the economic devel- from $128,000. Check with octane for that engine. your accountant for details or Business Consultant opment professional and is accredited by the International Economic Washburn University / Kansas Sm a l l Development Council. see: Business Development Center Businesses have incentives of ht t p : / / w w w. i rs . g ov / n e wsro o m Manhattan Chamber of their own this year, although per- OU/EDI classes focus on three major core areas of Business Reten- /a rt i c l e / 0 , , i d = 17 9 2 2 7,0 0 . h t m l Commerce haps not as much fun as receiv- tion and Expansion, Real Estate, and Finance as well as areas of con- 501 Poyntz Manhattan, KS 66502 ing a check in the mail. The [email protected] centration in Marketing, Strategic Planning, Managing Economic Devel- The Economic Stimulus Act business incentive is a tempo- doesn’t mean you should rush PH: (785) 587-9917 opment Organizations, and Entrepreneurial Development. Students FAX: (785) 776-0679 complete 117 hours of instruction selected from more than 50 semi- rary increase, to 50%, that busi- out to buy something just nars, workshops and discussion groups. nesses may depreciate certain Leadership Manhattan Session V Minimizing Misery Session V—Economic Development was held April 16 at Kansas Farm Featured in HR Magazine by work is simply to get to know 2) Amnesia-Managers often for- Bureau. The session’s leadership topic was The Attitudes and Actions Patrick Lencioni him or her.” get what it was like to be a You Need to Be Innovative and Visionary. Interesting points shared by junior employee. They’ve for- Brad Roberts, course instructor, were: 1) Nothing is more dangerous Three signs that employees are 2) Irrelevance-One of the most gotten the impact that than when you only have one idea; 2) If you hit the target every time, miserable on the job: important things a manager manager’s have on employee’s the target is either too close or too big and 3) You are what you are, can do is to help their sense of self-esteem, enthusi- you are what you think you are, you are what other people think you 1) Anonymity-Managers should employees see why their work asm and job fulfillment just by are. Steve Shields spoke on Changing the Senior Life Paradigm, Lyle get to know their employees. matters to someone. taking an interest in Butler and Don Wissman shared concerning Economic Development, As the article states, “People Managers need to help someone’s life outside of work, and Tom Roberts expounded on Attitudes Toward Vision and Innova- who see themselves as invisi- employees answer the ques- reminding them of the impact tion Based on Generational Differences. ble, generic or anonymous tion, “how am I helping?” they have on others and help- As it was Brad Roberts’ last time teaching Leadership Manhattan, this cannot love their jobs, no ing them set goals for them- session was a bit emotional and as always challenging. The day ended matter what they do.” 3) Non-measurement-People selves. with Brad imparting the fact that the class is all stars but their goal want ways to measure their now is to be star-builders. 2) Irrelevance-The articles states, work so they can get an intrin- 3) The human factor-The man- “All employees need to know sic sense of accomplishment. agers seem to forget that their The class chose Tanna Thompson and Mark Skochdopole to be on that their jobs matter, to employees are three-dimen- the Leadership Manhattan Board. Katie Van Vleet and Jeff Pfannen- someone.” As declared, “Ask most employ- sional humans and not robots. stiel will be the newest members of Friends of Leadership. ees whether their managers are 3) Non - m e a s u re m e n t - “ E mp l o yee s genuinely interested in them as So, managers must realize that Leadership •Trent Armbrust, •M a r k Skoch d o p o l e , need to be able to gauge their human beings, whether their jobs job misery at work is costly, Kansas Stat e Uni ve rs i t y Kansas State Bank★ progress and level of contribu- have relevance to someone other unnecessary and treatable. Mov- Manhattan •S h a r on Broo ks h i r e, •Gina Scrog g s , tion for themselves. Without a then themselves or whether they ing forward from there they can Kansas Stat e Uni ve rs i t y Pu r ple Wave Auc t i o n tangible means for assessing can measure the success of their then have a successfull work unit. success or failure, motivation jobs, and most will say ‘no.’” Graduation •Brady Childress, •Rick Smith, Com- Steel & Pipe Supply★ munity First National eventually deteriorates as What a wak e-up call for manager s. Continued from page 1 •An g ela Cunningham, Bank★ people see themselves as unable to control their own Reasons managers fail to give Congratulations Waddell & Reed •Tanna Thompson, Commerce Bank★ fate.” their people the basis for a mean- to the Leadership •Shilo Heger, Riley County •Katie Van Vleet, ingful career: Manhattan Class •Chad Jackson, GTM Sportswear★ Overcoming the three signs: of 2008! NISTAC •Sally Vonada, 1) Social convention-In the inter •Jeff Pfannenstiel, Manhattan Area Tech- 1) Anonymity-“The best way to view process, managers are •Tracy Anderson, KSU Foundation ★ nical College remove any sense of taught not to ask personal Anderson Knight •Cheryl Philippi, •Barry Wilkerson, anonymity or invisibility that que s tions; once hired empl o yee s Architects Peoples Choice Mort- Riley County surrounds an employee at are kept at arm’s length. gage May 2008 Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce Little Apple® Business Review Page 11

Military Update Business Barometer

Operation Welcome March 2007 March 2008 Home in Full Swing BUILDING PERMITS - source: City of Manhattan Total Issued 54 30 The 4th Brigade, 1st Infantry Divi- $ Amount $9,797,975 $4,034,994 sion unit returned over 3000 sol- Permit Fees $58,874 $21,150 diers to Fort Riley in April and members of various K-State sororities RETAIL SALES (Manhattan) - source: City of Manhattan and fraternities worked on a contin- Retail Sales $71,239,700 $77,021,100 uing program to welcome home Sales Tax Collections $712,397 $770,211 single soldiers. Operation Welcome Home is designed to ensure that LABOR - source: Kansas Labor Market Information Services soldiers who might not have family Manhattan or friends able to attend their rede- Civilian Work Force 27,136 27,423 ployment ceremony still have some- Employed 26,148 26,590 one to greet them. Many of the stu- Unemployed 988 883 dent volunteers had a parent or Rate 3.6% 3.0% K-State students pose with their welcome signs before a recent someone in their family in the mili- Riley County redeployment ceremony on Fort Riley. tary and they all feel a strong sense Civilian Work Force 34,920 35,283 of support for the program. Employed 33,609 34,177 Unemployed 1,311 1,106 Fort Riley Spouses Tour Rate 3.8% 3.1% Local Gallery Fort Riley Career Expo This spring Manhattan continued a long standing tradition of hosting a The April 17th Fort Riley Career Expo was a great opportunity to meet reception for Fort Riley command with area job seekers and to also help familiarize newcomers with the spouses. Around 45 Manhattan area. The majority of job seekers were military spouses. The 3-hour and Fort Riley ladies met at the event saw the largest amount of employers ever to be present (79). Strecker-Nelson Gallery on a beauti- Nearly 200 job seekers came and found an abundance of job opportu- ful Sunday in mid-April for an after- nities in the area. noon of art, food and fun. This is one of several events throughout the year that strives to promote the friendly interaction between Fort Riley and Manhattan residents. Keeps Tabs on Your

Janice Lee (Manhattan) and Theresa Piscal (Fort Riley) meet up at the refreshment table for a visit. Retirees – You May Be Able to Lure Them Back! Military Relations Committee Hosts A large percentage of managers within Kansas businesses are, or Fort Riley Luncheon soon will be, eligible for retirement. This fact adds yet another chal- lenge to the general workforce shortage being felt not only in Kansas, Manhattan representatives and Fort but across the U.S. and in other parts of the world. To address this Riley families met for lunch on April issue, your business may want to consider creating a database of your 2 at Riley’s Conference Center on retired employees. It is quite possible some may be interested in com- Fort Riley. Over 75 soldiers and ing back to work for you on a part-time or project-by-project contract family members were in attendance basis. at this first ever “State of the City” event. Mayor Tom Phillips shared The creation of this type of database would allow your business to with a packed room about the devel- maintain contact and background information regarding individual opment in Manhattan and presented retiree’s department and classification, skills and employment goals. an update on the city’s response to Of course, this strategy alone isn’t going to solve workforce shortage the growth of the Big Red One. issues, but it is one more idea to implement in addressing the talent shortage. Not only would this approach help grow more employees, After the MRC luncheon, Mayor Tom Phillips talks with but it could also save your business a lot of money in headhunter/ a soldier about his future in politics. recruitment company fees. An important benefit to keep in mind, too, is the savings in training time and dollars you would have by re-hiring your retirees who are already equipped with a wealth of knowledge about your business.

Often overlooked and untapped, the individuals retiring from your business are a valuable market of talent to keep tabs on. If you know where to ﬁnd them, you may just be able to lure them back! Page 12 Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce Little Apple® Business Review May 2008 Manhattan Business Have Great Expectations NNoot t e e w w o o r r thythy NNeew w s s The Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce invited the main contact of each business member to take the 2008 Business Outlook Survey, giving their views on business expectations this year. The survey received a 20% response rate – a very good response!

The Manhattan Vet Center hosted its Grand Opening on Tuesday, April 8th, at 9:00am. The Manhattan Vet Center, located at 205 S. 4th Street, Suite 1B, is a Readjustment Counseling Services Program of the Department of Veter- ans Affairs (VA). The Manhattan Vet Center provides readjustment counseling and outreach services to veterans who served in any combat zone and to veterans who have been sexually traumatized or harassed while serving on active duty. Services are also available for their family members for military related issues. Bereavement services are provided to families of service members who die on active duty status. Veterans have earned these beneﬁts through their service and all are provided at no cost to the veterans or families. The Manhattan Vet Center’s business hours are from 8am – 4:30pm, Monday through Friday, and by appointment. You may contact the Manhattan Vet Cen- ter at 785-587-8257.

Ray’s Apple Market Owners Honored Associated Wholesale Grocers of Kansas City, Kan., recently presented the Lou Fox Community Service Award to Mike and Nelda Floersch, who own and operate two Ray’s Apple Market stores. The Lou Fox Community Service is awarded to people within the grocery industry that work in the area of community service. Today the Floersch family support the Broken Arrow Blind Camp, match employee donations to Hometown Improvement Fund, support the American Cancer Society and serve as volunteers for the Meals on Wheels and Up With People.

The Trust Company Recognized by magazine The Trust Company of Manhattan was recognized by Financial Advisor magazine as being among the fastest growing independent, registered investment and financial advisors in the United States. The firm was named the 15th fastest growing among advisory firms managing between $300 million and one-half billion in client assets.

This survey is not scientiﬁc and reﬂects the opinions of only those Internet users who have chosen to participate. The results cannot be assumed to represent the opinions of the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce members in general, its Board of Directors, nor the membership as a whole. The results are Upcoming Events: disclosed to respondents and are studied by Chamber staff and Chamber committees for informational purposes only. No personal information is collected and all respondents remain anonymous. May 2008, 5:30 p.m. Aggieville Olympics

Thursday, June 26 , 2008, 11:30 a.m. “How to have a positive impact on your company, customers and colleagues” presented by the Cindy Kulp with CompetitivEdge Business Solutions