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 cen- ter. 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.