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A publication of the Manhattan Area Chamber of CommerceDecember 2013, Volume 9, Issue 12, www.manhattan.org
Contact us:501 Poyntz Avenue
Manhattan, KS, 66502-6005
785-776-8829 phone
785-776-0679 fax
www.manhattan.org
TDD Kansas Relay Center:
800-766-3777
Connect with theManhattan Area
Chamber ofCommerce through
Social Media.
A Great Gift Idea!For the holidays Little Apple Dollars make the perfect gift and are a great way to keep your dollars local!
Spendable at over 100 area businesses, these checks areeasy to use and are spent exclusively with Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce merchantsadding to the local economy.
If you are a Chamber member and are not currently on the list of accepting merchants andwould like to be, please contact Kathy at the Chamber office at 785-776-8829.
• 14-19 Mercantile, LLC • 3C Carriage Service, LLC • Al Langton Insurance, Inc. • Alliance Property Management, Inc • American Pest Management, Inc. • Bartlett & West, Inc. • Bear Computer Systems • Best Buy • Big Poppi Bicycle Co.
• Black Car LLC • Blueville Nursery, Inc. • Borck Brothers Clothing • The Boutique • Box Lab • Boys & Girls Club of Manhattan • Brown's Shoe Fit Co. • The Buckle • Burger King • Campus Hairstyling
• Candlewood Frame Shop • Carlos O'Kelly's • Cash Lumber & Hardware, Inc. • Chili's Grill & Bar • Claflin Books & Copies • Copeland Insurance Agency • Copies 4 Less, Inc. • Country Stampede • Cox Bros BBQ
• Danenberg Jewelers • Dara's Fast Lane • Dry Clean City • Eastside Market • Endacott Lighting • Faith Furniture • Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que • Flint Hills Christian School • G. Thomas Jewelers
Continued on page 3
The Manhattan AreaChamber of Commerce andthe Leadership ManhattanBoard is honored toannounce the 2014 Class ofLeadership Manhattan. The thirteenth classincludes: Crystal Bryant-Kearns,Mercy Regional HealthCenter; Randy DeWitt,City of Manhattan; ElaineDhuyvetter, ManhattanCommunity Foundation;Shaney Dillon, FirstNational Bank; MichelleElkins, Kansas StateUniversity; Andrew Ellis,Arthur-Green, LLP; MaryFoster, Imagemakers; BrianHowells, Mercy RegionalHealth Center; CallieMarks, Charlson & WilsonBonded Abstracters, Inc;Tony Parker, UMB Bank;Sean Ruth, Redi Systems,Inc.; Laura Skiles, Central National Bank;Kerry Spencer, KansasFarm Bureau; AaronVonFeldt, VonFeldt, Bauer &VonFeldt, CPA’s; TheresaWestphal, Varney andAssociates, CPA’s, LLC; Dr.William Witt, Witt EyeCenter, PA
The first session ofLeadership Manhattan isJanuary 15th and will beheld at Meadowlark Hills. AWelcome Reception will beheld January 15th at theLegends Room in BramlageColiseum at 5:30 p.m. forthe new class and alumni ofFuture Manhattan andLeadership Manhattan. Atotal of five sessions will beculminating in the class grad-uation scheduled for April16, 2014 at the ManhattanCountry Club.
The mission of LeadershipManhattan is to ensure thevitality of our community byproviding a continuoussource of motivated leaderswho are educated about thecommunity, its challengesand opportunities, as well astrained and inspired toassume leadership roles inthe Manhattan community atall levels.
More information aboutLeadership Manhattan, visitour website: www.manhat-tan.org/leadershipman-hattan.
CongratulationsLeadershipManhattanClass of 2014
Happy Holidays from theManhattan Area
Chamber of Commerce
The mission of the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerceis to foster a changing environment for business success thatenhances the quality of life in our region. We market theregion, advocate for business, and provide services to ourmembers and customers.
Are you interested in being a member of the ManhattanArea Chamber of Commerce? Give Kim a call at 776-8829for more information.
This is a publication of the Manhattan Area Chamber ofCommerce – all advertising is the responsibility of TheManhattan Mercury. To place an ad or for more information,call David Van Ommen at 776-2200, or [email protected].
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Annual Meeting – Save the Date!Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce 89th Annual Meeting and BanquetFriday, February 21, 2014, Manhattan Conference Center.
As the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce's most popular event, the Annual Meeting andBanquet regularly attracts over 500 of the area's top business and community leaders.
The Annual Meeting serves to bring together the leadership and membership of the ManhattanChamber to celebrate the accomplishments of the past year and launch new Chamber initiatives.At the dinner, we will also honor the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, inaugurate thenew Board Chairman and recognize many of our outstanding and dedicated committee membersand volunteers for their time and efforts in support of our mission. The highlight of the eveningwill be the surprise announcements of the 2013 Volunteer of the Year and Lud Fiser Citizen ofthe Year.
Sponsoring this event will garner significant exposure foryour business. Sponsorship opportunities are available atvarious levels.
Thank you to the following event sponsors:
Platinum SponsorsYour Business Logo Could Be Here!
Bronze Sponsors(only one left)
Copper Sponsors(only three left)
• Gold Level Table SponsorKansas Farm BureauMeadowlark Hills
• Silver Level Table Sponsor
Contact Kathy Stevens at [email protected] or 785-776-8829 for more information and to secure your sponsorship today.
Thank you toHy-Vee forhosting over250 Chambermembers to alovelyBusiness AfterHours inNovember.
The room looked like the Christmas holidayswith food from around-the-world. Hy-Veegraciously gave away 20 gift certificates worth$50 each.
The Chamber gave away a one-year pass toBusiness After Hours to Rahila Andrews withMercy Regional Health Center and $50 inLittle Apple Dollars to Vera Hintz with Varney& Associates.
Please join us for Business After Hoursin December!
Wednesday, December 11 5:30 – 7:00 pm
Briggs Auto Group2312 Stagg Hill Road
Reservations can be made online atwww.manhattanchamber.org, by [email protected] or call 776-8829.
Hosted by:
From one
small used car center in Manhattan to today’seight new and pre-owned showrooms inJunction City, Manhattan, Topeka andLawrence, Briggs Automotive Group is proudto be known for taking excellent care of ourcustomers before and after the sale for thepast 31 years.
There’s a lot that goes into providing theBriggs Advantage, but the real strength of ourorganization lies in our commitment to supe-rior customer service – a commitment youwon’t find anywhere else. From our shuttledrivers and service technicians to our salesprofessionals and administrative staff, we’repassionate about providing a positive experi-ence.
We understand owning a vehicle is a big com-mitment. We believe it should be exciting toown a car – not excruciating – so we take thehassle out of shopping and financing, purchas-ing parts and accessories, having your vehicleserviced or getting it repaired after an acci-dent.
Thank you for making Briggs Auto the leaderin automotive sales and service in northeastKansas!
December 2013 Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce Little Apple® Business Review Page 3
Upcoming Chamber Events
To make a reservation for an upcoming event,please call the Chamber at 776-8829. Please joinus as your time allows.
December 3 Health Care Exchange, The Good, The Bad and The Ugly11:30am - 1:00 or 2:00-3:30pmChamber Boardroom
December 6 Ribbon Cutting – Manhattan Carpet &Interiors, Inc. 4:30 pm2613 Anderson Avenue
December 9 Ribbon Cutting – Xpanxion4:30 pm2627 KFB Plaza, Suite 103W
December 11 Business After Hours5:30 – 7:00 pmHost: Briggs Auto
December 12 Brown Bag Lunch Series11:45 am – 1:00 pmTopic: Getting Started - Social Media and Your BusinessChamber Boardroom
December 12 Ribbon Cutting – Frontier Farm Credit3:00 pm2009 Vanesta Place
December 13 Manhattan Young Professionals5:30 pmUgly Christmas Sweater party
December 17 Ribbon Cutting - Clarkston Law Firm11:30am555 Poynyz Ave., Suite 118
January 17-18 Leaders’ RetreatOverland Park Sheraton
*All dates and times are subject to change.
Thank you to the following members of theChamber Champions and Chamber Diplomats forvolunteering to help with registration at theNovember Business After Hours: Nancy
Hammerschmidt, Farm Bureau Financial Service;Clint Sandmann, Stewart Advisory Services;
Alice Wagner, Community First National Bank;and Brian Whitesell, Landmark National Bank.
Prepay for Business AfterHours and save $$$
These laminated passports are great for businessesthat regularly send representatives to Business AfterHours. Monthly checks or expense reimbursementsare eliminated. And, best of all, at $48 each you saveup to $72 annually over the usual $5-10 donation.
Passports are not specific to one person, so multiplepeople may enter on one passport. An RSVP is stillrequested. Interested? Please contact Kathy Stevensat [email protected] or call the Chamber officeat 776-8829.
A Great GiftIdea!Continued from page 1• Glass Impressions • Golf USA • Griffith Lumber • Guest Haus Bed & Breakfast • Gymnastics Plus • Harry's • Hazel Hill Chocolate Traditions • Hobby Lobby • Holiday Inn at the Campus • Homecare and Hospice • Hy-Vee • Jon Murdock, Inc. • Kansas Kollection • Katalyst - Sign & Grafix • The Key Element • The Key Office • K-Scrubs • K-State Superstore • Little Apple Toyota Honda • Little Caesars Pizza • Longhorn Steakhouse
• M&S Plumbing, Inc. • Manhattan Appliance & Sleep Source • Manhattan Area Technical College • Manhattan Arts Center • Manhattan Computer Hospital • Manhattan Country Club • Manhattan Running Co. • Manhattan Town Center Customer Service Center • Max Bodyworks • Max Fitness East • Max Fitness West • Maximum Performance Physical Therapy & Fitness • Mead Lumber Do It Center • Merle Norman • The Morning Star Bed & Breakfast • Mr. K's Cafe & Bar • Orscheln Farm & Home • Papa Murphy's Pizza • The Pathfinder • Pfeifley Jewelers • The Phone Connection Voice Networks • Planet Beach • Positive Air, LLC • Purple Swirl Frozen Yogurt
• RadioShack-Manhattan • Ray's Apple Market - Downtown • Ray's Apple Market - Westside • Redi Systems, Inc. • Rockhill Chiropractic & Acupuncture • Scenic Valley Inn and the Wooden Nickel Event Center • Shear Dynamics Salon & Spa Above the Plaza • Showcase Diamond Jewelers • Staples • Stewart Advisory Services • Strecker-Nelson Gallery • Tallgrass Brewing Company • Tractor Supply Company • UFM Community Learning Center • Vista Drive-In • VonFeldt, Bauer & VonFeldt, CPAs • Wahoo Fire & Ice Grill • Wal-Mart • Waste Management • Waters True Value • Weddle and Sons, Inc. Roofing & Construction • Westside Market • Wolfe's Camera Shops • Women's Health Group
Since our September newsletter,these businesses have reinvestedtheir investments in the Chamber.The Board of Directors and staffthank these businesses for their con-tinuing support of the Chamber.
Over 15 YearsA Brush of ColorACEware Systems, Inc.Candlewood Health Mart PharmacyDean TaylorEileen KingERA The Conderman GroupGlass ImpressionsIrvine Real Estate Inc.Michael C. HolenRothwell Landscape, Inc.Schultz Construction, Inc.Steve’s Floral, Inc.Thermal Comfort Air, Inc.Willie’s Car Wash
10 to 14 YearsAAA Allied Group Inc.Directorate of Morale, Welfare, & RecreationFlorence ManufacturingFoley Equipment CompanyMosier & Mosier Family Physicians, LLPSuperior Roofing, M & M, Inc. Quality Inn & SuitesWells Fargo Advisors
5 to 9 YearsCoreFirst Bank & TrustDocument Resources, Inc.Larry FryPlanet Beach Contempo SpaRedi Systems, Inc. Sky Harbor Enterprises, Inc.
1 to 4 YearsAngels Care Home HealthdressbarnFranchise Select 360Gaia SalonSpaIcon InvestmentsK-State Communications and MarketingLiving Water RanchThrivent Financial for LutheransTom Phillips
Grace's Asian Fusion Cafe, LLC Keith Eyestone, Chief FinancialOfficer 1319 Anderson AvenuePh (785) 537-4444www.gracesasiancafe.com Grace's Asian Fusion Cafe offers afresh, innovative menu combiningthe best of east and west. Freshfruit icees, Asian tacos, cold sesamenoodles, Taiwanese pastries, andorganic cookies. We source locallyand organic when possible. Teasfrom Taiwan and coffee fromRwanda and Kenya.
Kansas StrongJL White, Director 100 S Main, Suite 120, WichitaPh (316) 771-7167Fx (316) 425-8657www.kansasstrong.comOur mission is to educate the pub-lic and our students in order tostrengthen the vital role of theindustry in reducing our dependen-cy on foreign energy and deliveringthe resources we count on today.
Edward Jones - Joel Phipps Joel Phipps, Financial Advisor 1419 Westport Landing Place Ph (785) 539-6777Fx (888) 677-3762www.edwardjones.com We focus on helping long terminvestors find tailored solutions toreach their financial goals. Whetherit's the investments we offer, theservices we provide, the officeswhere we work or the tools weuse, all were developed with individ-uals in mind.
UniFirst Corporation1309 NW Western, TopekaAshley Moyer, Sales Manager Ph (785) 233-1556Fx (785) 233-1556www.unifirst.comUniFirst, a leading supplier of uni-forms, workwear and related prod-ucts to businesses big and smallsince 1936, provides a wide range ofapparel from traditional uniforms,industrial wear, specialty and protec-tive clothing to corporate casualand executive attire. We also offerfloorcare and restroom servicesproducts, including a range of mats,mops, soaps, air fresheners, andpaper items.
Xpanxion 2627 KFB Plaza, Suite 103WMason Wambolt, Director Ph (877) 867-0770Fx (308) 338-0121www.xpanxion.com In 2006, Xpanxion established itsfirst rural center, pioneering the useof rural sourcing in globally distrib-uted software development andtesting teams. Today, with a 95%customer satisfaction rate,
Xpanxion delivers custom softwareservices to start-up and enterprisesize clients from five rural offices inthe Midwest, company headquartersin Atlanta, and a software engineer-ing center in Pune, India. Xpanxionhas proven that by using the rightgeographic blend of resources, thestrengths of each location can beemphasized, allowing companies tocontrol costs, improve quality, andstrengthen communication, whilesimultaneously supporting smalltowns and the US economy.
Power Prep, Inc. Carolyn Devane, Director Ph (785) 341-1363I teach ACT test prep classes tostudents in high schools acrossKansas and I also present teacherin-services on the ACT test. In addi-tion to high schools, my classes arealso offered at community collegesand universities, such as KansasState University, to high school stu-dents.
Michael V. Rogers CPA, LLC Michael V. Rogers, CPAPh (785) 565-2780Around September 1970, I movedmy family to Manhattan so that Icould begin my public accountingcareer with Bill Varney and Joe Mills.The Manhattan community was verysupportive and generous to us aswe prospered in this environment.After I completed all the legal regis-trations of my company, the firstinvestment I made was to join theManhattan Area Chamber ofCommerce. I believe all businessesprosper by participating in thisorganization. We are grateful forthe support of my partners, staff
and competitors. Karen and I havegiven back to the community byparticipating in various communityorganizations. I was an owner inthe accounting firm of Varney andAssociates, CPAs until January 2011.At the request of the new owners, Istayed around to help out. I amnow opening an independent con-sulting practice. Call me to find out how I can help.
Opportunity Funding LLC Jerry Hinson, CEO Ph (803) 379-6006Community and EconomicDevelopment consultants workingwith organizations across Americato define their vision and put intoplace a fully funded strategic plan.
Andy Dimmitt, BusinessValuations Andy Dimmitt, Owner Ph (785) 477-2401Business valuations and assetinspection for business sales, part-nership agreements, trusts, operat-ing loans, situation reports etc. Alltypes of businesses including farm,ranch and agribusiness. Kansas andadjacent states.
ReinvestingReinvestingThank you forThank you forThank you for
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Hello, My name is MeganStevens and I am so excitedto be the new MembershipCoordinator here at theManhattan Chamber ofCommerce. I am originallyfrom Southern California,but enjoy how beautifulManhattan is. My husband,Robert, is in the Army andwe moved to Manhattan inFebruary of this year, aftera short stay in 2011. Wehave a three year old sonand a one year old rescuedSchnoodle, Tonto. On myoff time you can find mespending time with my fam-ily, reading, baking, andenjoying movies! I cannotwait to get started andreally help the ManhattanChamber of Commerce.
425 Poyntz Avenue, Downtown Manhattan, 776-7821
Services Offered:
Happy Holidays
One of the biggest annual events of the year is right around the corner! The Little Apple® Ball Drop doesthings up right on Dec 31st. Moro St. in Aggieville will be shut down for the evening and ceremoniallychanged into “Broadway” St. in honor of the Big Apple. More than 10,000 people will bundle up and startfilling the streets as coverage begins at 10 p.m. Enjoy live music and a laser light show until the main event.Don’t miss the suspenseful countdown to midnight when the little apple drops, and fireworks explode toring in the new year! Can’t watch it live? Catch the coverage on WIBW TV, and visitlittleapplenewyears.com for updates and sponsor information.
It’s December! December inManhattan brings unique ways toenjoy the season and your downtime.
Bundle up and take a tour with us,of the great events coming up inDecember and some of the high-lights from 2013 as well! December 2013
Volume 13, Issue 12A publication of the ManhattanConvention & Visitors Bureau
Feature Events SpotlightThe Festival of Lights, located in the Blue Earth Plaza by the Flint Hills DiscoveryCenter, is filled with holiday spirit! Featuring one of the tallest holiday trees inKansas, the lights were turned onFriday, November 29th at 7pm bySanta, helped by the Mayor Matta.Donations are accepted for the bene-fit of the Women's Crisis Center andGirls on the Run.
Enjoy a horse-drawn carriage rideevery Friday, Saturday, and Sunday,Dec. 7th to 22nd from 5-8 pm. Ridesare free with a non-perishable fooddonation benefiting the ManhattanEmergency Shelter. Make an excitingnew holiday tradition and bring thefamily, cozy up to the fireplace in BlueEarth Plaza, take a stroll down PoyntzAvenue, and enjoy the newly remod-eled downtown. Lights will twinklethrough Jan. 1st. For more informa-tion, visit http://downtownmanhattanks.com.
Santa Is Here! Santa is at the Manhattan TownCenter until December 24th! Visit him inCenter Court to get your picture taken, andshare your wish-list! Mall hours are Mon-Sat10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sun 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
The annual fundraiser for RSVP of the FlintHills volunteer center, Festival of Trees, opensfor public viewing and voting Dec. 2nd – Dec.5th from 9 a.m. to 8p.m., and Dec. 6th from 9a.m. to noon. The trees are hosted in the K-State Alumni Center. The public can view uniquelydesigned and decorated trees donated by local merchants and vote on their favorites. The eventwraps up on Dec. 6th starting at 6 p.m. with a Festival of Trees Gala, featuring a silent and live auc-tion of the trees. Call 785-776-7787 about tickets to the Gala.
Bring on the holiday spirit with the Mayor’s Christmas Spirit of the Holidays Lighted Parade! It takesplace Dec. 6th from 6-8 p.m. The parade will start in downtown Manhattan on Poyntz Ave. andfinish in Aggieville at Triangle Park for the tree lighting ceremony. Bundle up the whole familyand bring them out for twinkling lights, good spirits and parade entertainment.
A highlight of every winter season is the McCain Holiday Home Tour. The Friends of McCainAuditorium hold this biennial fundraiser to support the McCain Performance Series. Thisyear’s tour is Dec. 8th from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. featuring homes like the Kappa Delta House andJim and Bonnie Lynn-Sherow’s bed and breakfast home which will be fully decked-out for theholiday season. Tickets are $20 advance, $25 at the door. Call 785-532-6425 for informationon this year’s tour!
Yet another new event this time of year involves Herbie, the MHK Trolley. Reserve your spacefor trolley tours to view the beautiful holiday lights around Manhattan. Tours run from 6-7:30p.m. beginning and ending at Mr. K’s in Grand Mere shopping district. Prices are individual -$18 couple - $29 family - $72 (up to 6 people). Questions, call 785-539-8763.
Shout OutCheck out Aggieville! We are extremely excited to see Aggieville featured in KANSAS!Magazine! If you’re a subscriber, look for thisin the “20 Reasons We Love Kansas” articlestarting on pg. 6. Keep up the great workAggieville!
Grab your copy of KANSAS! Magazine at any
Dillons, Hyvee, Wal-mart, or Walgreens0.
McCain Holiday Home Tour
McCain Holiday Home Tour
Mayor’s Christmas Spirit Parade
Festival of Trees
Horse-drawn carriage rides
The downtown Poyntz redevelopment is nearlycomplete! Stay tuned as new trees and planter components go in, but in the meantime, enjoy beautiful crosswalks, overhead lights, and new intersection stoplights, all festive for the season!
It’s been a busy year at the Convention and Visitors Bureau! Beginning with the launch of ourbrand new website, to summertime with Kicker Country Stampede, to the Fall and the annualtourism conference, the year is quickly drawing to a close.
According to the HIS Global Insight Report Tourism inRiley County reflects $188.2 Million. Shopping is #1for visitors.
Over 43 first time groups met in Manhattan during2013. These groups reflect meetings/events thatworked specifically with the Manhattan CVB.
Our hotel inventory continues to grow. In2013 Manhattan offers 1263 hotel rooms. In2014 – 189 additional rooms will be addedwith the Bluemont Hotel and Holiday InnExpress coming to life.
Travel shows were attended, sales blitzesoccurred, conferences were held and futuremeetings booked. There are new events inthe works for 2014.
One of the new features of the web-site is Jackrabbit’s Book Direct fea-ture. This allows users to comparerates among Manhattan propertiesand book rooms directly from thewebsite. This feature has generatedmore than 2,100 referrals, and as ofSept. 30th, the website had received20,000 more pageviews than the entire2012 calendar year.
The CVB partnered with K-StateAthletics “Little Apple, Willie Style.” Thiscampaign welcomes Wildcat fans toManhattan to enjoy The Little Apple®like Willie!
Throughout the year, Manhattan hosted 19 travelwriters. Travel writers are crucial to sharing thestory of Manhattan to readers across the country,and around the world. Travel writers see every-thing from the Flint Hills Discovery Center, K-State, the Tuttle Creek and local dining.
Year in Review
You can find us on YouTube (youtube.com/manhattancvb), Pinterest (pinterest.com/manhattancvb),
Facebook (facebook.com/visitmanhattankansas), and Twitter (twitter.com/meetnmanhattan)!
Enjoy our December Minute in Manhattan videoon our YouTube channel --we’d love for you to
check it out. Don’t miss it!
It’s Hoop TimeDon’t miss the K-State women’s and men’s December bas-ketball games, and McCain Performance Series shows! Findthe details on our calendar at visitmanhattanks.org.
183 Groups
45,015 Attendees
Estimated Economic Impact$14,432,338
Renovated downtown Manhattan
Karen Hibbard, [email protected]
Christy Chase, ConventionSales Manager
Marcia Rozell, Tourism SalesManager
Autumn Shoemaker,Marketing [email protected]
Kendra Dekat, AdministrativeAssistant/ Service [email protected]
Manhattan Convention & Visitors Bureau Staff
December 2013
Chuck Scott, ChairmanBrad Everett, HotelJennifer Fritchen, HotelKelly Loub, RestaurantDave Lewis, Ex-OfficioMiranda Lies, HotelTeresa Morris, Hotel
Julie Powell, HotelWayne Rouse, EntertainmentEvan Tuttle, AttractionTodd Holmberg, K-StateBernie Haney, Ex-OfficioLynda Spire, Ex-Officio
Manhattan CVB Steering Committee
12/2-5 Festival of Trees: Tour of TreesK-State Alumni Center9:00 AM-5:00 PM785-116-7787
12/3 Kansas State Concert Band/ Brass EnsembleMcCain Auditorium, K-State7:30 PM785-532-3816
12/3 Tech Tuesdays: DIY Holiday GiftsManhattan Public Library2:00-4:00 PM785-776-4741
12/3 Bill Nye the Science GuyBramlage Coliseum7:00 PM785-532-6571
12/4 Kansas State Wind Ensemble/ Wind SymphonyMcCain Auditorium, K-State7:30 PM785-532-3816
12/5 Meet the MusicBeach Museum of Art, K-State5:30-6:30 PM785-532-7718
12/5 Guest Lecture: Space and Light - A Painter's View of the PrairieFlint Hills Discovery Center7:00-8:00 PM785-587-2726
12/5 K-State Mens Basketball v. Ole MissBramlage Coliseum8:00 PM800-221-2287
12/5 Kaw Mission Holiday Open HouseKaw Mission State Historic Site6:30-8:00 PM620-767-5410
12/5-7 K-State Theatre & Dance: WinterdanceNichols Theatre, K-StateThurs.-Fri. 7:30; Sat. 2:30 & 7:30 PM785-532-6428
12/6 Festival of Trees: GalaK-State Alumni Center6:00 PM785-776-7787
12/6-8 "A Wonderful Life" The MusicalC.L. Hoover Opera HouseFri. & Sat. 7:30 PM, Sun. 2:30 PM785-238-3871
12/6 Mayor’s Christmas Spirit of the Holidays Lighted ParadeDowntown Manhattan6:00 PM785-537-0730
12/6-8 Miracle on 34th StreetColumbian Theatre, Museum & Art Center, WamegoFri. & Sat. 7:30 PM; Sun. 2:00 PM785-456-2029
12/7 K-State Womens Basketball v. Grambling St.Bramlage Coliseum2:00 PM800-221-2287
12/7-22 Horse Drawn Carriage RidesFlint Hills Discovery CenterFriday-Sunday 5:00-8:00 PM785-537-9683
12/7 30th Annual Historic Tour of Homes Fort Riley12:00-4:00 PM
12/8 2013 McCain Holiday Home Tour11:00 AM-5:00 PM785-532-6425
12/8 Flint Hills Human Rights Project Fundraising ART SHOWK-State Alumni Center5:30-8:30 PM605-695-5842
12/8 Read with DogsManhattan Public Library2:00-4:00 PM785-776-4741
12/10 Winter Puppet ShowManhattan Public Library1:30-2:15 PM785-776-4741
12/10 K-State Mens Basketball v. South DakotaBramlage Coliseum7:00 PM800-221-2287
12/10 Christmas StorytimeManhattan Public Library6:30-7:00 PM785-776-4741
12/10 Gold Orchestra appearing with KSU OrchestraMcCain Auditorium, K-State7:30 PM785-532-3804
12/11 Christmas StorytimeManhattan Public Library11:00-11:30 AM785-776-4741
12/11 Print Making Early Release WorkshopBeach Museum of Art, K-State2:00-3:30 PM785-532-7718
12/11 Free Kids MovieManhattan Public Library2:00-4:00 PM785-776-4741
12/11 McCain Performance Series: The Brian Setzer Orchestra Christmas Rocks!McCain Auditorium, K-State7:00 PM785-532-6428
12/13 Graduate School CommencementKansas State University Campus785-532-6011
12/13-15 Miracle on 34th StreetColumbian Theatre, Museum & Art Center, WamegoFri. & Sat. 7:30 PM; Sun. 2:00 PM785-456-2029
12/14-15 3rd Annual Manhattan Juneteenth Black & White Scholarship BallHilton Garden Inn8:00 PM-1:00 AM907-378-2303
12/14-15 Operation Yellow RibbonManhattan Town Center785-539-3500
12/14 Cupcake WarsManhattan Public Library10:00-11:30 AM785-776-4741
12/14 Undergraduate CommencementKansas State University Campus785-532-6011
12/14 Santa's Peppermint FactoryDouglass Center Annex2:00-4:00 PM662-392-2820
12/15 K-State Womens Basketball v. UC Santa BarbaraBramlage Coliseum1:00 PM800-221-2287
12/15 K-State Mens Basketball v. TroyBramlage Coliseum5:00 PM800-221-2287
12/15 Read with DogsManhattan Public Library2:00-4:00 PM785-776-4741
12/17 Holiday Lights Trolley TourMr. K's Cafe6:00-7:30 PM785-539-8763
12/17 Tech Tuesdays: Intro to MPL Website and CatalogManhattan Public Library2:00-4:00 PM785-776-4741
12/18 Homeschool AfternoonManhattan Public Library3:00-4:00 PM785-776-4741
12/19 Pajama Storytime with Parents As TeachersManhattan Public Library7:00-7:30 PM785-776-4741
12/20-22 Miracle on 34th StreetColumbian Theatre, Museum & Art Center, WamegoFri. & Sat. 7:30 PM; Sun. 2:00 PM785-456-2029
12/22 Read with DogsManhattan Public Library2:00-4:00 PM785-776-4741
12/23 Adventure Camp: Geography of KansasFlint Hills Discovery Center8AM-5PM OR 8AM-Noon785-587-2726
12/23 Adventure Camp: Presents for AnimalsSunset Zoo8AM-5PM OR 8AM-Noon785-587-2726
12/26 Adventure Camp: What's in a NameFlint Hills Discovery Center8AM-5PM OR 8AM-Noon785-587-2726
12/27 ZOOfari TailsManhattan Public Library10:00-10:30 AM785-776-4741
12/27 Adventure Camp: The Ranching StoryFlint Hills Discovery Center8AM-5PM OR 8AM-Noon785-587-2726
12/27 Adventure Camp: Polar OppositesSunset Zoo8AM-5PM OR 8AM-Noon785-587-2726
12/29 Read with DogsManhattan Public Library2:00-4:00 PM785-776-4741
12/30 Adventure Camp: Cold Climate AnimalsSunset Zoo8AM-5PM OR 8AM-Noon785-587-2726
12/30 Adventure Camp: Strong WeatherFlint Hills Discovery Center8AM-5PM OR 8AM-Noon785-587-2726
12/31 Adventure Camp: Up All NightSunset Zoo8AM-5PM OR 8AM-Noon785-587-2726
12/31 K-State Mens Basketball v. George WashingtonBramlage Coliseum2:00 PM800-221-2287
12/31 Adventure Camp: Rivers, Streams & LakesFlint Hills Discovery Center8AM-5PM OR 8AM-Noon785-587-2726
12/31 Little Apple New Year's Eve CelebrationAggieville10:00 PM785-776-8050
1/2/2014 Adventure Camp: Polar Food WebsSunset Zoo8AM-5PM OR 8AM-Noon785-587-2726
1/2/2014 K-State Womens Basketball v. BaylorBramlage Coliseum7:00 PM800-221-2287
1/2/2014 Adventure Camp: Good-to-Know-StoryFlint Hills Discovery Center8AM-5PM OR 8AM-Noon785-587-2726
Manhattan Convention & Visitors Bureau501 Poyntz Avenue Manhattan, KS 66502(785) 776-8829 • (785) 776-0679 fax
December.............................Anticipated Attendance NumbersConferences/Meetings/Reunions2 Kansas Farm Bureau Annual Meeting.......................................1,0007 S&S Tours Group Tours .....................................................................50
Sports5 Flint Hills Christian School Shea Basketball Tournament........200
Upcoming Conferences, Sports and Special Events in The Little Apple®
Vision Statement:Destination Manhattan!
Mission Statement:To expand the local area economy by attracting visitors.
Updates and RemindersWelcome to Manhattan, Kansas Farm Bureau Conference! One of Manhattan’s largest conventions returns to conductbusiness. This will be their 3rd annual conference of 1,000people at the Conference Center. Enjoy Manhattan!
Bourbon and Baker and Karnivore BBQ restaurants arenow open. 4 Cakes and 4 Olives are expected to open early2014, as well as Hibachi Hut. Dining throughout all ofManhattan is delightful.
December is the last month to see “Through Artist’s Eyes”at the Flint Hills Discovery Center! Depictions of the tallgrass prairie in the visions of artists from around the worldrun through January 5th.
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January 17-18 Leaders’ Retreat in Kansas City
January 23 Good Morning Manhattan – ManhattanCountry Club
January 28 Morning Mingle – Chamber Boardroom
January 29 Member/Guest - Chamber Boardroom
February 12 Business After Hours -Leonardville State Bank
February 21 Annual Meeting at theManhattan ConferenceCenter
February 25 Member Orientation –Chamber Boardroom
March 12 Business After Hours –Manhattan Country Club
March 20 Good Morning Manhattan – ManhattanCountry Club
March 25 Morning Mingle – Chamber Boardroom
April 9 Business After Hours -Meadowlark Hills
April 17 Member/Guest – Chamber Boardroom
April 22 Member Orientation –Chamber Boardroom
May 14 Business After Hours –Action Pact Design
May 15 Good Morning Manhattan – ManhattanCountry Club
May 20 Morning Mingle – Chamber Boardroom
June 11 Business After Hours -Kaw Valley Rodeo Association
June 17 Member Orientation –Chamber Boardroom
July 9 Business After Hours –K-State Student Union
July 17 Good Morning Manhattan! – Manhattan Country Club
July 22 Morning Mingle – Chamber Boardroom
July 30 Member/Guest – Chamber Boardroom
August 13 Business Showcase at Four Points by Sheraton
August 26 Member Orientation –Chamber Boardroom
September 10 Business After Hours –McCain Auditorium
September 18 Good Morning Manhattan! – Manhattan Country Club
September 23 Morning Mingle – Chamber Boardroom
October 8 Business After Hours –Kansas Department of Agriculture
October 21 Member/Guest – Chamber Boardroom
October 28 Member Orientation –Chamber Boardroom
November 12 Business After Hours –Civic Plus
November 20 Good Morning Manhattan! – Manhattan Country Club
November 25 Morning Mingle – Chamber Boardroom
December 10 Business After Hours –Little Apple Honda Toyota
Contact the Membership Division formore details at (785) 776-8829.
* All dates and locations are subject to change.
2014 Calendar of Events* Interested in becoming a member,but would like to know more?Join us for a Coffee & Conversation: Member / Guest Program, a new program in the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce calendar of events for 2014.
This program was created, designed and critiqued by members and non-members for area business men and women. Attendees are provided theopportunity to learn about the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerceand its membership while sharing what makes their business/organizationspecial and unique. Take the opportunity to: • Network with other business professionals from the community – members & guests• Learn about the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce• Share about your business or organization
The program is limited to 8 members and 8 guests to attend and is free to all.
2014 Coffee & Conversation: Member/Guest Program dates:• Wednesday, January 29th • Thursday, April 17th • Wednesday, July 30th • Tuesday, October 21st
Interested in becoming a member and attending an upcoming Coffee &Conversation program? Please contact Kim Dahlsten, MembershipDevelopment Manager, 776-8829 or [email protected] for more information and available dates.
What is the Chamber?The Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit, voluntaryorganization of citizens working together to support the business develop-ment of Manhattan and make it a better place to work and live. Sinceincorporation in 1925, the Chamber and its many volunteers have investedtheir time and money to work together and accomplish objectives that areimpossible to do alone
Small BusinessCouncil Update
The November meeting ofthe Small Business Councilfocused on the impor-tance of local commerce.With a variety of shoppingoptions available to thecitizens of Manhattan, it isimportant to know thatwhere you shop, local, out
of town or the internet,has a big impact on thequality of a community.When consumers choosetheir local retailers, moneystays in the communityand enhances our infra-structure, parks and serv-ices through increased taxrevenue and helps createjobs and inspires entre-preneurial innovation.
The Small BusinessCouncil will promote “TryLocal First” as a way tocommunicate shopping orsourcing locally. This slo-gan does not just apply toManhattan consumers andretail shopping but to allbusinesses as they look toprocure goods and servic-es. The Small BusinessCouncil is putting togeth-er educational talks and
materials focused on thebusiness community tohelp them understand theimportance of “Try LocalFirst” as each businessconducts their daily activity.
If you have any questionsregarding the Small BusinessCouncil, please contact PatrickLee at N Zone Sportswear776-3234 ext. 201 or 341-9177 or Trent Armbrust atthe Chamber 776-8829.
MilitaryUpdateby Janet Nichols
November is a busy time forthe Military RelationsCommittee (MRC), Veteran’sDay is always big inManhattan and along withhonoring our military onNovember 11th, MRC spentthe month in many otherworthwhile endeavors.
MRC started off the monthwith Fort Riley Day at K-State. What a success! Thesun shone, the Wildcats beatIowa State, and our tailgatewas filled with Fort Riley soldiers and their familiesenjoying delicious food anddrink, great music and K-State football.
Our MRC Luncheon thismonth featured MikeVanCampen, President ofKansas Honor Flight. Mr.VanCampen shared his expe-riences with Honor Flightwith a touching speech andtwo short videos. The MRCalso listened to GuardianMarsha Jarvis and 95 year oldWWII Veteran Bob Leonardrelate their Honor Flight sto-ries. The touching and mov-ing presentation was a per-fect fit with Veteran’s Day.
This year’s Veteran’s DayParade went off without ahitch, the weather was per-fect, Poyntz Avenue lookedgreat, the marching bandswere precise and the streetsfilled with school childrensinging patriotic songs alldown the parade route. OurGrand Marshall Senator JerryMoran and special guestsCongressman TimHuelskamp, State Senator
Tom Hawk, StateRepresentatives SydneyCarlin and Tom Phillips, BGSean Swindell , CSM MichaelGrinston, Mayor John Matta,City Manager Ron Fehr,County Commissioners DaveLewis and Ron Wells, MayorPro Tem Wynn Butler, andCity Commissioners RichJankovich and KarenMcCulloh all enjoyed theparade and Ceremony at theWareham Opera House.
MRC sponsored the oneman show Beyond Glory fea-turing actor Stephen Lang.Lang, an award-winning play-wright and renowned star ofthe screen and stage, por-trays the personas of eightdifferent American recipientsof the Medal of Honor fromWorld War II, the KoreanWar and the Vietnam War. Inaddition to the play itself,many other activities wereplanned including a communitypreshow reception formallyrecognizing and thanking thevolunteer leaders of the 10veterans and military serviceorganizations that serveManhattan's veteran-inclusivecommunity.
Our next MRC Luncheonwill feature Jennifer Dixon,Blair Benz, and Stormy Jonesof Military the ChildEducation Coalition Parentto Parent Team Fort Riley asthey discuss the lives of mili-tary children and their fami-lies at the Holiday Inn at theCampus, Wednesday,December 4th from 11:30amto 1:00pm. Please bring anunwrapped toy forOperation Santa, a programof Fort Riley and theAssociation of the UnitedStates Army assisting familiesfacing financial difficulties thisholiday season.
THANK YOU TO OUR
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Briggs AutoBrett and Candi Allison, Continental Mills Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce - Military Relations CommitteeJunction City Area Chamber of Commerce - Military Affairs CommitteeAssociation of the United States Army, Fort Riley – Central KansasChapterDealer’s Financial ServicesHi-Tech InteriorsMeritrust Credit UnionNavy Federal Credit UnionPepsi Cola of ManhattanArmor-EckrichRambler’s SteakhouseRay’s Apple Market
Thank you toour generousFort Riley Day
at K-Statedonors for
their contributions!
American Red CrossBig Poppi Bicycle CompanyBlueville NurseryCandlewood SuitesCapitol FederalCommerce BankCorvias Military LifeDillon’s Food Market– Store 46Flint Hills Discovery Center
Frontier Farm CreditGolf USAHarry'sDr. Mark HatesohlHilton Garden InnHoliday Inn at the CampusHoulihan'sInstitute for the Health and Security of Military FamiliesK-State Superstore (GTM)
Katalyst Dezine and GraphicsLeonardville State BankManhattan RunningManhattan Town Center MallMax FitnessManzanitaMcAlister's DeliPanera,Pfeifley'sPlanet Beach
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Business BarometerOctober 2012 October 2013
BUILDING PERMITS - source: City of Manhattan
Total Issued 40 49
Residential $4,232,239 $8,433,518
Non-Residential $1,936,307 $3,746,867
Permit Fees Paid $36,933 $62,345
RETAIL SALES (Manhattan) - source: City of Manhattan
Retail Sales $90,558,900 $101,086,500
Sales Tax Collections $905,589 $1,010,865
MANHATTAN AIR PASSENGER TRAFFIC - MHK airport
Enplanement 5,112 5,173
Deplanement 5,192 5,355
Pictures provided by Fort Riley PAO
December 2013 Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce Little Apple® Business Review Page 11
Holiday Social Media Tips
Has the holiday season snuckup on you this year? The goodnews is that it’s not too late toengage potential customers.More consumers than ever arerelying on social media to getkey information that influencestheir purchasing decisions. Usethese tips to quickly and effec-tively engage on social mediathis holiday season.
Get the Picture – Let yourfollowers know you’re gearedup for the holidays by updatingyour Facebook cover photo toa seasonally themed graphic.This is a great way to connectwith your audience and sharea message that can’t be missed.
Engage with Spirit – Callyour followers to action withposts or tweets that communi-cate activity or ask questions.You don’t have to do out-landish promotions or giveaway product. Just show yourspirit with simple, inexpensiveactions like cookies and ciderfor in-store customers andthen share your good deedwith followers on social media.
Don’t forget Twitter – Arecent survey (DB5) foundthat over half of Twitter userssurveyed discuss gift ideas onTwitter, use Twitter to deter-mine what stores to visit and
tweet about their purchases.Be sure to monitor your “@mentions” during the holidays,respond quickly to any ques-tions and share positive feed-back that you receive.
Don’t have social mediaaccounts for your business?Contact the Chamber to regis-ter for the December BrownBag Lunch – Social Media andYour Business, on December12th. This will be an introduc-tory seminar on setting upsocial media accounts for busi-nesses.
Daryn Soldan501 Poyntz AvenueManhattan, KS [email protected]/sbdc
WorkforceEmployers can use KANSASWORKS for posting jobopportunities at no cost. Create an employeraccount at www.kansasworks.com and then enter jobopenings, or search for resumes of job candidates byexperience, keyword, and other search criteria. If theemployer needs assistance with posting job openings,they can call (877) 509-6757 and ask WorkforceCenter staff for assistance.
Please contact Kansas Department of CommerceWorkforce Response Coordinators for further assistance: Debra Rodenbaugh-Schaub at [email protected] or phone # 785-224-6664; or Phyllis LaShell at [email protected] or phone # 785-577-4610.
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Save the Date!Leaders’ Retreat • January 17-18, 2014 • Sheraton Overland Park Hotel at the Convention Center
Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce 89th Annual Meeting and BanquetFriday, February 21, 2014 • Manhattan Conference Center
Getting Started -Social Media and Your Business
Thursday, December 1211:30 am – 1:00 pmManhattan Area Chamberof Commerce Boardroom501 Poyntz Avenue
Presenter will begin promptlyat 11:45 am to cover the material in the time allowed.
Presented by Daryn Soldanwith the Kansas Small Business
Development Center.
Knowing where tostart when it comes tosocial media and yourbusiness can be diffi-
cult. Daryn will demonstratethe basics for setting up yourbusiness's social mediaaccounts, including Facebook,Twitter and LinkedIn. He willalso present examples of suc-cessful social media marketingefforts by small businesses.
This is an introductory seminar.Future Brown Bag Lunch Seriessessions will highlight more in-depth social media best prac-tices and analytics tools.
Attendees are invited to bringtheir own lunch and theChamber will provide softdrinks and water.
This seminar is being offeredFREE of charge to Chambermembers. Non-members mayattend for $20.
Reservations are required asspace is limited to 46 atten-dees. Register online atwww.manhattanchamber.orgby emailing [email protected] or call 776-8829.For questions or sponsorshipinformation, contact Kathy [email protected]
