A publication of the Manhattan Area Chamber of CommerceApril 2015, Volume 11, Issue 4, www.manhattan.org

Contact us:501 Poyntz Avenue

Manhattan, KS, 66502-6005785-776-8829 phone785-776-0679 fax

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The Benefits of VolunteeringNational Volunteer Week –April 12-18, 2015 – is a time tocelebrate and thank the 62.8 million volunteers who choose to dedicatetheir time and talents to their communi-ties. Volunteers make a huge difference.Becoming a volunteer not only benefitsyour community but can also benefityou by:

• Building relationships. Being a volunteercan be a very social experience. You get to meet all sorts of different people,work with others and make new friends.

• Learning new skills. When volunteeringyou are often exposed to new experi-ences or asked to do things you might

not have done before. You get tolearn new things and maybe dis-cover something you really enjoy.

• Boosting your self-esteem. Helping others and know-ing that you’re making a difference canmake you feel good about yourself and brighten your mood.

• Developing hobbies or interests. If youhave a hobby or interest that you love, why not volunteer for somethingthat nurtures that hobby? You get to do something you enjoy and help others at the same time.

• Helping your career. Skills that you learn through volunteering can help you at your job. It can even influence employers to hire you since volunteerwork shows commitment and dedication.

• Inspiring others. When you volunteer you can inspire those around you to take initiative and make a difference.

Volunteering in the United States 2014*

• 62.8 million people volunteered through or for an organization at least once between Sept 2013 and Sept 2014

• Volunteer rate for men (22.0%)• Volunteer rate for women (28.3%)• By age, 35-44 year olds were most likely to volunteer (29.8%)

• Teenagers (16-19) had a volunteer rate of 26.2%• Married persons volunteered at a higher rate (30.0%)• Most volunteers were involved with either one or two organizations - 71.4% and 18.6% respectively

• Volunteers spent a median of 50 hours on volunteer activities during the period from Sept 2013 to Sept 2014

*Economic News Release; Volunteering in the United States, 2014 (bls.gov)

The data on volunteering was collected through a supplementto the September 2014 Current Population Survey (CPS). Thesupplement was sponsored by the Corporation for Nationaland Community Service. The CPS is a monthly survey of about60,000 households that obtains information on employmentand unemployment for the nation's civilian non institutionalpopulation age 16 and over. Volunteers are defined as personswho did unpaid work (except for expenses) through or for anorganization.

VolunteeringMattersVolunteering for my communitymeans a sense of belongingand commitment to thosearound me. ~Brad Hartenstein, FlintHills Area BuildersAssociation

I volunteer because I believewe are here to serve others.~DeAnn Waldron, CoxMedia

Volunteering for my communi-ty means making a differenceby showing you care thru gooddeeds, hospitality, and thepower of welcome.~ Josh Stockman, Pizza Hut

I volunteer because meeting,greeting and helping otherpeople and organizations ishelpful to them and our busi-ness.~Frank Connizzo, DankerRoofing

Volunteering for my communi-ty means involvement in thecommunity where I live, workand play.~ Lynne Hartman, AdvancedProperty Management, Inc.

I volunteer because my timeand talents can contribute tothe continued reinvention ofManhattan and the Flint HillsRegion. Together we grow!~ Scott Olesky, EagleCommunications

I volunteer because I lovewatching Manhattan grow.~ Doug Chapman, EagleCommunications

Volunteering for my communi-ty means stepping up to offerwhatever talents and gifts Ihave to help others.~ Linda Jones, AFLAC–Linda Jones

I volunteer because servingenables us to go beyond our-selves and find real joy!~ Genae Denver, ManhattanChristian College

I volunteer because I feel it isimportant to give back.~Lindsay Randall, Flint HillsRadio

Volunteering for my communi-ty means that both I and myneighbors have an enrichedlife.~ Anthony Gorman, Waddell& Reed

K+STAT Urgent Care West Jennifer Thelwell,Administrator 711 Commons Place Ph (785) 537-6264Fx (785) 537-6284http://kstaturgentcare.com/ Urgent care is a convenientalternative when your regularclinic is closed or you can't seeyour doctor as soon as youwould like. When you are facedwith a condition that is not life-threatening but requires imme-diate attention, turn to K+STATUrgent Care. We provide timely,walk-in treatment by licensedmedical professionals you cantrust. Seeing patients 3 monthsand older.

Mary Kay - Jana Strunk Jana Strunk, Senior CadillacDirector (785) 562-7060(785) 539-6691www.marykay.com/janas-trunkI provide skin care and cosmeticconsultations for individuals andgroups for special events, corpo-rate appearance training ses-sions and staff retreats. I alsooffer gift services, in all priceranges, with complimentarywrapping and deliver.

Success Vision Express Nate Hund, GeneralManager 809 N 3rd Street Ph (785) 776-2020Fx (844) 775-2020www.successvision.com Our large selection of frames,in-house lab and friendly staff

make buying glasses easy, afford-able and fun. Our store is locat-ed next door to an independenteye doctor, making it a one stopshop for nearly all of your eyecare needs.

Farm Bureau FinancialServices Andy Fischer, Agent Madison King, Agent 8200 South Port Drive,Suite 109Ph (785) 320-2295Fx (785) 320-6873We are a multiline insuranceagency that includes home, auto,life, commercial and healthinsurance. We also can helpwith investments and retirementneeds.

Arthritis FoundationWhitney Guin, Director ofSpecial Events 1900 W. 75th St., Suite 200,Prairie VillagePh (913) 262-2233Fx (913) 262-2288www.arthritis.orgOur goal is to chart a winningcourse, guiding families in devel-oping personalized plans for liv-ing a full life - and making eachday another stride towards acure. The Arthritis Foundation isthe largest and most trustednonprofit organization dedicatedto addressing the needs andchallenges of those living witharthritis, the nation's leadingcause of disability. Since 1948,the Foundation has remainedcommitted to leading ground-breaking research for bettertreatments and a cure; fightingfor patients' access to affordableand effective health care; andproviding trusted informationand resources to the more than

50 million adults and 300,000children living with the disease.

Dale Carnegie Training -Kansas Heartland Region Gordon Hibbard, President Ph (316) 712-9478http://wichita.dalecarnegie.comServing the Kansas HeartlandRegion (Wichita, Topeka,Manhattan, and WesternKansas), Dale Carnegie Trainingemphasizes practical principlesand processes by designing pro-grams that offer people theknowledge, skills and practicesthey need to add value to thebusiness. Connecting provensolutions with real-world chal-lenges, Dale Carnegie Training isrecognized internationally as theleader in bringing out the bestin people.

Barbara Morgan, RealtorRealty Executives Weis RealEstatePh (785) 539-9333Fx (785) 539-9151www.weisrealtyexecutives.com

Manhattan Healthworks Casey Ebert, Owner8200 South Port Drive,Suite 108Ph (785) 320-2101Certified massage therapistsoffering multiple types of thera-peutic services. All therapistsare certified and insured profes-sionals.

Breakaway Consulting Stephanie Coleman,Consultant/OwnerPh (785) 539-4446Breakaway Consulting partnerswith businesses, companies and

nonprofits to create and facili-tate learning and developmentexperiences that are engaging,relevant and impactful. Wedesign team building activities,onboarding programs, newprocess/system launches andcourses on topics such as cus-tomer service, manager devel-opment, communication andsales. In addition to contentdevelopment and facilitation, wealso offer performance coaching,event planning and project man-agement services.

Holiday Inn Express andSuitesBeth Lohman, GeneralManager115 Blue Earth PlacePh (785) 320-7454FX (785) 320-7458www.ihg.comManhattan KS newesthotel...The Holiday Inn Expressand Suites is located at the gate-way to Manhattan near localattractions including the FlintHills Discovery Center and theManhattan Conference Center.The hotel has 78 suites. Whileyou visit, take advantage of the24-hour Business Center or theboard room which is perfect forany small meeting. The hotel'samenities help make it the per-fect place to relax and enjoyyour stay. Enjoy the indoor pool,24-hour Fitness Center andeach morning delight in the freehot Express Start breakfast.Make reservations today toexperience everything theHoliday Inn Express and SuitesManhattan hotel has to offer.

Prairie Band Casino &Resort Michele Kuhn, SalesManager 12305 150 Road, MayettaPh (785) 966-7777www.pbpgaming.comPrairie Band Casino & Resort isowned and operated by thePrairie Band PotawatomiNation. Our property, locatednorth of Topeka, is a casinoresort offering a 34,000 squarefoot casino featuring over 1,100of the hottest slots and over 30table games including live Poker.Additional amenities includethree restaurants, 297 newlyremodeled hotel rooms sur-rounding a beautiful courtyard, a12,000 square foot conventioncenter and Firekeeper GolfCourse an award winning golfcourse.

PRN Home HealthcareChristian Dodge, Owner 1010 Lincoln St, WamegoPh (800) 222-6344PRN Home Health is locallyowned and operated for over22 years now. We offer SkilledNursing, Physical Therapy,Occupational Therapy, SpeechTherapy, Bath Aides and SocialWorkers for our Home Health.We serve 28 NE KS countiesfor Home Health.

Joe Plankinton, Jr, Agent Farm Bureau FinancialServices 8200 South Port Drive,Suite 109 Ph (785) 320-2295Fx (785) 320-6873josephplankinton.fbfs.com

Brad RobertsPh (785) 564-1954

The mission of the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce is tofoster a changing environment for business success that enhancesthe quality of life in our region. We market the region, advocate for business, and provide services to our members and customers.

Are you interested in being a member of the Manhattan AreaChamber of Commerce? Give Kim a call at 776-8829 for moreinformation.

This is a publication of the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce –all advertising is the responsibility of The Manhattan Mercury.To place an ad or for more information, call Samantha Fosha at776-2200, or classdisplay@themercury.com.

Page 2 Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce Little Apple® Business Review April 2015

Four Points by Sheraton hosted our MarchBusiness After Hours event and welcomed 200members into the hotel. Attendees enjoyedsocializing and were treated to a delicious variety of appetizers.

Door prizes were provided by Four Points bySheraton. Our lucky winners were: AlanParker with Borck Brothers, Steve Gray withRothwell Landscape, Inc., and Dr. CurtisHayden with Hayden Orthodontics.

Rose Chapman with Eagle Communicationsreceived $50 in Little Apple Dollars and ScottLake with Sink, Gordon & Associates LLP PublicAccountants won a year pass to Business AfterHours.

Please join us for Business AfterHours in April!

Wednesday, April 8th 5:30 – 7:00 pmSunset Zoo

2333 Oak Street

Reservations can be made online at www.manhattanchamber.org, by emailing chamber@manhattan.org or call 776-8829.

April 2015 Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce Little Apple® Business Review Page 3

Upcoming Chamber Events

To make a reservation for an upcoming event, pleasecall the Chamber at 776-8829. Please join us asyour time allows.

April 8 Business After Hours5:30 pm – 7:00 pmHost: Sunset Zoo & The Trust Company

April 10 Coffee & Conversations: Member/ Guest7:30 am – 9:30 amChamber Boardroom

April 13–17 National Volunteer Week

April 14 Member Orientation 7:45 – 9:30 amChamber Boardroom

April 24 Ground Breaking - Via Christi Hospital10:30 am1823 College Ave

April 25 Legislative Coffee7:30 amUnion Pacific Depot

May 13 Business After Hours5:30-7:00 pmHost: Bank of the Flint Hills

May 19 Morning Mingle7:45 – 9:00 amChamber Boardroom

May 21 Good Morning Manhattan7:15 – 8:30 amManhattan Country Club

May 22 Ribbon Cutting – Parkwood Inn & Suites3:00 pm505 S. 17th Street

May 29 Ribbon Cutting – Premier Employment Solutions3:00 pm227 Blue Earth Place, Suite 203C

*All dates and times are subject to change.

Thank you to the following members of theChamber Champions and Chamber

Diplomats for volunteering to help withregistration at the March Business AfterHours: Brad Hartenstein, Flint Hills AreaBuilders Association; Travis Say, Charlson-Wilson Insurance Agency, Inc.; Nancy

Hammerschmidt, Farm Bureau FinancialServices and Clint Sandmann, Stewart

Advisory Services, LLC.

Thank you to the following members of the ChamberChampions and Chamber Diplomats for volunteering to helpwith registration at the March Good Morning Manhattan: Clint Sandmann, Stewart Advisory Services, LLC and

Sean Morgan, Farmers Insurance.

Save the Date!Wednesday, August 12

4:30 – 7:00pm Four Points by Sheraton - 530 Richards Dr

The Business Showcase provides the perfect venuefor all Chamber members – large or small - to highlight their products & services, build relationships with new & existing customers, andpromote events & memberships. Don’t miss this excellent, affordable marketing opportunitydesigned for companies of all sizes.

Watch for the early bird registration in May!

For questions or sponsorship information, please call Laura at 776-8829 or by email to laura@manhattan.org

Hosted by:

Program Goals• Provide an avenue for business women of all ages, demographics and experiences to learn and share with each other.

• Provide an avenue for mentorship connections.• Provide events to develop and expand the network of contacts, peers and friends. • Provide programming to nurture, support, educate and expand the resources of business women in the Manhattan and surrounding region.

Since our March newsletter, these busi-nesses have reinvested their investmentsin the Chamber. The Board of Directorsand staff thank these businesses for theircontinuing support of the Chamber.

Over 50 yearsKansas Gas Service, A Division of ONE Gas, Inc.

41 to 50 YearsBrinker Tree Care, Inc.ICE Corporation

21 to 30 YearsAmerican Family Insurance Tim Engle Agency, Inc. Bluestem Financial ManagementCarlos O’Kelly’sCivicPlusEye Care Associates of Manhattan, P.A.Flint Hills Area Builders Association

Fridge Wholesale LiquorFriends of Sunset ZooInsights Eyecare, P.A.John T. PenceKansas KollectionLee Construction Co.Pat BoscoSherwin-Williams CompanySink, Gordon & Associates LLPStifel, Nicolaus & CompanyWildcat Creek Golf & Fitness

15 to 20 YearsMercy Community Health FoundationNew Vision – 27 News & Fox 43

10 to 14 YearsAmerican Legion Pearce-Keller Post #17Central National BankDanker Roofing, Inc.Everett (Bud) GillispieFarm Bureau Financial Services –Manhattan Regional OfficeFirst Command Financial ServicesGideon Excavating Inc.

Greater Manhattan Community FoundationHowe Landscape Inc.Nichols Chiropractic, P.A.

5 to 9 yearsComfort SuitesDiamond RoofingFirst Assembly of GodFirst United Methodist ChurchGraber & Johnson Law Group, LLCHeartland Plant Innovations Inc.Kelley Construction Co., Inc.LDB Landscape Architecture & Engineering, LLPLittle apple ChorusMidland ExteriorsNorth Central-Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging, Inc.Seth Child CommonsThe IDEA CenterTractor Supply Co.Weddle & Sons, Inc.

1 to 4 years 502 Media Group, LLCAdvanced Property Management, Inc.AdVantage Mobile Media, LLCAllison Penner DisbrowAt Home Assisted CareBlake A. Robinson Attorney at LawBluemont HotelChick-fil-AFlint Hills AppraisalsGenstler Eye CenterLSB BankManhattan Financial ServicesPremier Chiropractic & WellnessPrimeLendingRabo AgriFianceRonald McDonald House Charities of Northeast KS

ReinvestingReinvestingThank you forThank you forThank you forPage 4 Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce Little Apple® Business Review April 2015

Conversations:Roundtables forWomen in BusinessDuring the ManhattanChamber’s ‘Conversations’,professional women cancome together and discussimportant topics – includ-ing business and quality-of-life issues unique to womenin the workforce.

2015 Dates: April 2 - Keynote: Dr. Jackie L. Hartman June 18 - Keynote: Dr. Beth FunkSeptember 23 – Keynote TBADecember 3 - Keynote: Kristin Brighton

4 Women WorkshopsTargeted educational pro-gramming developed tomeet the needs of womenin business. Workshop con-tent developed & present-ed by four (4) volunteerpanelists per session.

2015 Dates: June 3August 4 October 1 December 16

Women in BusinessSummer SocialTargeted networking eventto expand the circle ofcontacts, friends and peers for women in business inthe Manhattan and sur-rounding region.

2015 Date:July 14

Reservations are requiredfor all events. Additionalinformation can be foundat www.manhattancham-ber.org / Events &Programs / Women inBusiness.

Members and general pub-lic are invited to attend. Toinclude your name on theprogramming communica-tion list or for questionsregarding the new Womenin Business programming,contact the MembershipDivision at 785-776-8829.

New Programming for 2015: Women in Business

NEWPROGRAM!

Ft. Riley – Home to the BigRed 1 – Home to brave menand women who fearlesslytrain to protect our freedom.Ft. Riley has a rich history totell the general public –offering great museums forall to enjoy. With the recentchanges now in place-to gainaccess to the Fort – it isimportant to know that visitors are still welcome –it just takes a bit longer toget onto post.

For those visitors that donot have a Department ofDefense ID card who wish toenter Fort Riley should con-tact the Fort Riley VisitorControl Center in person, orby phone (785) 239-2982 or

via email, usarmy.riley.imcom-central.mbx.des-vcc@mail.mil.

The Visitor Control Center(Bldg 885) is located justprior to the Henry GateAccess Control Point (Exit301, U.S. Interstate Highway70) and is open 24 hours aday, 7 days a week.

“DOD is directing everyone follow Army regulation in regardto installation access control,”said Mark Dombrowski, chief,Security Branch, Directorateof Emergency Services. “Atthe same time, we’re trying tostay as accessible as we can tothe public.”

Starting April 1 – the postreaches full compliance with

regulations – visitors will bedirected to the VisitorControl Center, Building 885,adjacent to Marshall ArmyAir Field, located near theHenry ACP. Visitors canapply for a pass or badge,depending on their purposefor visiting the installation.According to Dombrowski,the process takes an averageof five to 10 minutes.

“We are no longer going toallow personnel to comethrough all the gates, unlessthey have a DOD ID card,” hesaid. “The Visitor Control Centeris open 24/7.”

The pre-registration formand a list of frequently askedquestions in available here:www.riley.army.mil. Click onthe yellow button, “Accessing

Fort Riley” on the right sideof the page.

Issued passes are good fromone to 90 days and badgesare valid from 91 days to oneyear, depending upon thetype of access required.

For questions about FortRiley access control proce-dures, call the Directorate ofEmergency Services SecurityBranch / Visitor ControlCenter at 785-239-2982 or785-239-3138.

April 2015Volume 15, Issue 4A publication of the

ManhattanConvention &Visitors Bureau

Visit Ft. Riley

M5 Horse Gas Mask from World War 2 - exhibit at the U.S. Cavalry Museum.

Photo: www.kansastravel.org

KSU Spring GameKansas State Football in Kansas City???? Yes, The Kansas State Wildcats will be making history this year by moving the 2015Purple/White Spring Game to Kansas City Kansas Sporting Park. Kick off will be at 3 p.m.on Saturday, April 25th. In addition to Kansas City being painted purple, the day will befilled with numerous activities for fans and families of all ages, including pre-game hospitali-ty, interactive games for kids, autographs and appearances from Willie the Wildcat, K-Statecheerleaders and the Pride of Wildcat Land Marching Band.

The reason for this move is due to construction of the new Vanier Football Complex atBill Snyder Family Stadium. The decision tomake this move was not simple – as to holdthis contest in an outside venue and to hostprospective student-athletes, a one-time waiv-er from the NCAA had to be permitted.

Parking lots will open at 12 p.m. and tailgatingis permitted. For complete ticket informationon the spring game, visit www.k-statesports.com or call 800-221-CATS.

KSU Open House – Unfold your future!Saturday, April 11, 2015 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. prospective students and families will enjoyspring in The Little Apple® as well as food, fun and PURPLE during the K-State OpenHouse. Family is what K-State is all about – and you are sure to feel the love as over 250majors and options are available for future family members to explore!

This annual spring event can trace its roots back to nearly 90 years ago for events such asHome Economics Hospitality Day,Engineer’s Open House and Ag Day. Thefirst all-university Open House was held in1969 and today is one of the most popularevent traditions at K-State, bringing innearly 20,000 visitors.

For more information go to www.k-state.edu/openhouse/

Get Around 2 it!

Do you have good intentions? Do you often say “I’ll do thatwhen I Get Around to it?” Do we have a must attendevent planned for you! We will be looking for you at BlueEarth Park – right outside of the Flint Hills DiscoveryCenter on Thursday, April 30th from 5p.m. – 8 p.m.for the 7th Annual Get Around 2 It!. This fun event is filledwith information of all there is to do in Manhattan and sur-rounding area. It’s the perfect time to make your plans forsummer activities. This FREE event (did we say FREE)showcases Manhattan’s attractions and upcoming events,complete with vendors, prizes and fun activities.

Bill Snyder Family Stadium UpdateThe Vanier Football Complex will make a huge impact on the daily experience of all 16 K-State Sports. Here's a quick look at the space increases for various areas of the newbuilding compared to theexisting facility:• TOTAL SQ. FEET: 132,000ft2 (Existing: 64,000 ft2)• ACADEMIC CENTER:14,700 ft2 (Existing: 7,100 ft2)• LOCKER ROOM: 10,100 ft2

(Existing: 5,100 ft2)• STRENGTH CENTER:18,300 ft2 (Existing: 7,500 ft2)• EQUIPMENT ROOM:8,800 ft2 (Existing: 4,000 ft2)

Photo kstatesports.com

National Volunteer Week The Manhattan Convention & Visitors Bureau is alwaysmoving, and our success is complimented by the volun-teers that assist us with activities throughout the year.Little Apple Corps volunteers during 2014 worked 131hours, that’s the equivalent of 3.27 weeks! During the 2ABasketball tournament we depend on over 200 volunteersworking various jobs to host a successful event. WithCountry Stampede in town in June, over 52 volunteersassist us with the information booth.

National Volunteer Week will be celebrated April 12-18.This week is designed to recognize the inspiring andencouraging people that seek out imaginative ways toengage with their communities. By working together, wecan meet our challenges and accomplish our goals of having a welcoming community.

THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS!

You make the Manhattan CVB and our countless visitorsfeel welcomed!

Thank you 2A! For the past 26 years, Manhattan hasbeen the host community for thisgreat event, welcoming teams to TheLittle Apple®, along with thousands offans. Congratulations to the2015 2A State Champs: GirlsChampions – Claflin-CentralPlains and Boys Champions –St.John- Hudson.

Manhattan’s version of March Madnessdepends on hundreds of people andbusinesses giving of their time tomake this event a success. TheManhattan CVB says THANK YOUto each of you.

Sean Morgan and his daughter,Bryleigh Morgan were one of 16 fami-lies to be a team host, providing greathospitality to the Meade Girls team throughout the duration of the tournament. Teamhosts are responsible for being the team’s biggest, local fan. Hosts are asked to make theteams feel welcome, assisting with securing practice times, guiding them to dining andentertainment options, and most importantly, helping them focus on the task at hand –playing basketball! During the 4-day tournament, it is easy to bond with the team. TheMeade girls placed 3rd in the State Tournament and gained a forever family and fan!

Flint Hills Festival Be a part of the Flint Hills Festival on Sunday, April 26 from12-6 p.m. at the Flint Hills Discovery Center .

Music, food and fun will be in abundance as the Flint Hillsare celebrated and welcome Spring! Food vendors fromacross the Flint Hills Region will tempt your taste buds, andyour pocketbooks, with sweet treats and baked goods.

The Tallgrass Express String Band, featuring Annie Wilson,will be playing in the Atrium from noon – 3:45 pm. SteveKeck will be performing children’s music in the classroomand children will have a hands on activity to take homewith them.

You won’t want to miss the end of the Flint Hills Festivalcelebration with Kelley Hunt performing at the ManhattanConference Center at 4 p.m.

Kansas Sampler – May 2-3

Wamego is the host for the 26th annualKansas Sampler Festival, Saturday, May 2from 10-5 and Sunday, May 3 from 10–4.Wamego’s City Park, 406 E. 4th St. is theperfect location to host this KansasCelebration. Designed to provide the publica sample of what there is to see, do, hear, taste,buy and learn in Kansas, this festival is certain to inspireyou to get out and see for yourself all that Kansas has tooffer!

Over 150 Kansas communities will be represented fromevery corner of the state of Kansas, from rural to metroareas. Last year over 11, 700 attended. Help us break thatrecord attendance as we are positive there will be morethings to see this year! Enjoy tent after tent of exhibitorsthat will be placed in geographical regions. Enjoy surprisesof historical performers, Kansas stumping questions, artistsat work, a petting zoo, blacksmith demonstrations and whoknows what else!

For more information go to www.kansassamplerfesti-val.com.

Little Apple Soccer Club –Manhattan Invitational Tournament

Things are kicking in Manhattan! April24-26, Manhattan will host over 80teams, nearly 1,000 young soccer playerswill take over the soccer fields atAnnenberg Park. This soccer tourna-ment is hosted by Little Apple SoccerClub.

THANK YOU!VOLUNTEERS Jenn AlleyRichard & Tanya BachampD.Jay & Amy BlackwoodBecky BlakeAl BluebaughElaine BrownChristy ChaseFrank & Carol ConizzoMary CorahKim DahlstenBob & Jan DavisTerry DekatDan DekatCarol DodderidgeSamantha Ellison Cam FeltnerMelissa Filby-WalshGlen FogoKaren FranzSteve FreedJennifer FritchenLonnie & Hannah FunkLela GillispieSeth GordonJill GordonTed GrubbGary & Diana HargraveMike & Gloria HeibergerChuck HenryLiz HibbardDarrell & Pam Holaday

Dena HuffJim & Elva HynekJeff KellerGene KlinglerJan KlinkElias LeonIsaac LeonJohn LindholmTom & Peggy LinkMeredith LitchfieldJenny LoyaMarvin & Doris MarshRoberta MarstallMary McNabbBob & Mary MellgrenSean Morgan & Family Joseph OttPat PettyAlesia PittmanMyles PittsBeth Ann RileyColin RobinsonJudy RolandJosh & Jennifer SalmansChristy ShaheenBret ShawWarren & Phyllis SlocombeBob & Kathy StevensRandy StittTerry SwisherDean & Shirley TaylorK TaylorJay & Michelle Terrill

John & Gladys ThomasAlice WagnerJohn & Marlyn WaltersLaura WasingerStan WattTommy WesselDrew Wilkinson

HOSPITALITY ROOMSPONSORSAlesia & Terry PittmanBilly VanillyBourbon & BakerBuffalo Wild WingsCarlos O’Kelly’sChick-Fil-AChipotleColbert’s Four Points by Sheraton Freddy’s Frozen CustardGoodcent’s Deli Fresh SubsHilton Garden InnHoliday Inn at the CampusCoco Bolo’s/HCI Catering Little Apple Brewing Co.McAlister’s DeliPepsiPizza HutRock Springs 4-H CenterSubwayTexas Roadhouse

Karen Hibbard, Directorkaren@manhattan.org

Marcia Rozell, Tourism SalesManagermarcia@manhattan.org

Luke Wiggins, Convention SalesManagerluke@manhattan.org

Kendra Dekat, AdministrativeAssistant/ Service Coordinatorkendra@manhattan.org

Manhattan Convention & Visitors Bureau Staff

April 2015Through May 31

Stan Herd: Cairns on the BeachBeach Museum of Art, K-State785-532-7718

Through June 21Dean Mitchell: A Place, A Mental SpaceBeach Museum of Art, K-State785-532-7718

Through July 12Dinner and a Mid-Night Snack: Gifts of Contemporary Works on Paper from Donald J. Mrozek and R. Scott DormanBeach Museum of Art, K-State785-532-7718

Through August 12Save the Last Dance ExhibitFlint Hills Discovery Center785-587-2726

1 McCain Performance Series: DiavoloMcCain Auditorium, K-State7:30 PM785-532-6428

2 Healing Arts for Military FamiliesBeach Museum of Art, K-State6:30-8:00 PM785-532-7718

4 Easter Egg HuntCity Park10:00 AM

4 Royal Bunny Tracs 5K & Kids Rabbit Dash with Easter Egg Hunt8:30 AMNortheast Community Park785-776-9260

5 Easter BrunchColbert Hills Clubhouse785-776-6475

6 McCain Performance Series: Peter and the StarcatcherMcCain Auditorium, K-State7:30 PM785-532-6428

7-29 Spring Music FestivalManhattan Town Center6:00-7:00 PM785-539-3500

11 All-University Open House K-State

11 Little Apple Barbershop Chorus Spring ConcertMcCain Auditorium, K-State4:00 PM

11 McCain Performance Series: The Second City Hits HomeWareham Opera House7:00 and 10:00 PM785-532-6428

12 Manhattan Area Habitat for Humanity's Chocolate & Tea 2015Houston Street Ballroom2:00 PM785-539-9390

13 McCain Performance Series: Million Dollar QuartetMcCain Auditorium, K-State7:30 PM785-532-6428

13-17 Open A.I.RBeach Museum of Art, K-State785-532-7718

18 MAC's Birdhouse Series:John Reischman and the JaybirdsManhattan Arts Center7:30-9:30 PM785-537-4420

18 Earth Day - Party for the PlanetSunset Zoo12:00-4:30 PM785-587-2737

18 Victorian Tea PartyLiving Water Ranch3:30 PM785-468-3594

18 K-State Libraries GalaHale Library Great Room6:00-11:00 PM785-532-7442

19 McCain Performance Series: Spencers: Theater of IllusionMcCain Auditorium, K-State4:00 PM785-532-6428

21 K-State Orchestra ConcertMcCain Auditorium, K-State7:30-9:00 PM

24-26 FootlooseColumbian Theatre, Museum & Art Center, WamegoFri. & Sat. 7:30 PM; Sun. 2:00 PM785-456-2029

25 Explore with ReStore 2015ReStore - Habitat for Humanity10:00 AM-4:00 PM

26 McCain Performance Series: Don Quixote - Russian National Ballet TheatreMcCain Auditorium, K-State4:00 PM785-532-6428

30 Get Around 2 It!Blue Earth Plaza5:00-7:30 PM785-776-8829

Manhattan Convention & Visitors Bureau501 Poyntz Avenue Manhattan, KS 66502(785) 776-8829 • (785) 776-0679 fax

Upcoming Conferences, Sports and Special Events in The Little Apple®

Brad Everett, Chair, HotelNeal Farmer, BusinessJennifer Fritchen, HotelEvan Grier, DiningBernie Haney, Youth/SportsTodd Holmberg, Entertainment/KSUMeridith McKee, HotelTerry Olson, RetailPenny Senften, Entertainment

Ben Sigle, AttractionJeff Wolfe, Meeting Planner/ KSU

Ex-Officio MembersEddie Eastes, City of ManhattanLyle Butler, Chamber PresidentKaren McCulloh, City Commissioner

Manhattan CVB Steering Committee

April ......................................Anticipated Attendance NumbersConferences/Meetings/Reunions09 Gideon's International of Kansas Annual Convention .................30011 Kansas Professional Photographers Association Annual Meeting6016 Manhattan Christian College All School Reunion.........................10017 Delta Delta Delta 100th Anniversary ..............................................40022 Kansas Optometric Association Annual Conference ...................30023 Daughters of the American Revolution...........................................250

Fall Meeting/State Convention27 911 Dispatch Association Annual Meeting......................................20029 Kansas Department of Agriculture Animal Health

Spring Meeting .........................................................................................5030 National Association of Letter Carriers .........................................125Sporting Events11 Kansas State Men's Bowling Association State Tournament.......10011 WAM-SAG-MAN Trail Cabin Fever/Yellow Brick Road Ride ....10011 Kansas State Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow ...........200

Farm to Fork 5K18 Kansas State Men's Bowling Association State Tournament.......10024 Little Apple Soccer Club Soccer Tournament................................80025 Kansas State Men's Bowling Association State Tournament.......100

CVB Mission Statement: To increase the local area economy by attracting visitors.

The Flint Hills Discovery Center Foundation is pleased toannounce a major gift of support from Marty Vanier and BobKrause. The $750,000 gift fulfills a naming opportunity forthe Immersive Experience Theater. Over a five year period,$500,000 of the gift will be earmarked for the City ofManhattan, $220,000 will establish a semi-endowment fundfor upkeep of the Discovery Center’s Immersive ExperienceTheater, and $30,000 will support the Foundation infundraising efforts. The Flint Hills Discovery Center isdeeply appreciative of this generous gift!

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Wamego agency earns advertising awardWamego-based marketingagency Imagemakers, Inc.received awards for custom-built website design withinthe advertising industry fromthe American AdvertisingFederation of Topeka.Conducted annually, thAmerican AdvertisingAwards is the largest andmost representative compe-tition for the advertisingindustry.

Imagemakers receivedawards for creation of cus-tom- built websites for BackNine Development inManhattan and K7Watersports in Salina. Theagency was the only onerecognized for producingdigital advertising consumerwebsite designs.

The team also receivedawards for digital advertising,videography, photography,branding and special eventcollateral. Award winningprojects included a rebrand-ing campaign implementedfor Bank of the Flint Hillsalong with videos and pho-tographs produced for

Exline, Inc. in Salina and R-TECH in Wamego.Sunflower Bank contributes $62,000 toYellow Ribbon FundSunflower Bank partneredwith Yellow Ribbon Fund(YRF) for the last threemonths of 2014 to raisefunds and awareness forinjured service members andtheir families. Sunflower hada goal to raise $50,000 forYRF. The campaign was suc-cessful. Sunflower Bankexceeded their goal with thehelp of their customers whocontributed nearly $6,000.Sunflower Bank thenmatched their $6,000 contri-bution for a $62,000 dona-tion to YRF.

Cole Receives Award forService to KansasFamiliesRobbin Waldner Cole,Executive Director ofPawnee Mental HealthServices, received the KansasAssociation for Marriage andFamily Therapy (KSAMFT)Award for Service to KansasFamilies. Ms. Cole was pre-sented the award on March6, 2015 at the KSAMFTannual conference.

The Kansas Association forMarriage and Family TherapyAward for Service to KansasFamilies is presented to anindividual not within theprofession of marriage andfamily therapy who has dis-tinguished himself or herselfin serving the needs of fami-lies in the state of Kansas.

Local agent recognizedfor customer experienceClay Taylor, an AmericanFamily Insurance agent inManhattan, has been recog-nized by the American StarExcellence in CustomerExperience CertificationProgram.

The service excellence dis-tinction was determinedthrough an evaluationprocess conducted underguidelines establishedthrough the program.

The process consists of acustomer satisfaction surveywhich measures customers’overall experience with theircurrent American Familyagent.

Noteworthy NewsNoteworthy News Are you retiree* but still want to be involved and active?

The Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce invites you toconsider membership in 2015.

As a member of the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce,you will be part of an organization – and a community – that’sknown for fellowship, history, hospitality and fun.

You’ll connect with a wide variety of interesting and talentedpeople, including many of Manhattan’s key decision-makers.You’ll be able to get involved in committees and events that letyou contribute your time and talent.

Would you like to learn more? Contact Kim Dahlsten,Director of Membership Development, (785) 776-8829 orkim@manhattan.org .

* Retired individuals are defined as having no current businessaffiliation.

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 Laura Andersonat laura@manhattan.org or call the Chamber office at776-8829.

Did You Know?

• Breaking News forChamber Members!Consumers are 80% morelikely to buy from chambermembers! A national sur-vey of 2,000 adults revealsthat a business that is amember of a local chamberof commerce is enjoyingincreasing favorability. Inthe second such survey infive years, The SchapiroGroup found positive atti-

tudes among adults in the2012 have increased overthe very favorable findingsof the first study in 2007.

• The mission of theManhattan Area Chamberof Commerce is to foster achanging environment forbusiness success thatenhances the quality of lifein our region. We marketthe region, advocate forbusiness, and provide serv-ices to our members andcustomers.

• Thousands of referrals aremade through theChamber website monthly.More and more consumersare using the internet tofind businesses. Last year55,834 completed searcheswere made in the onlinebusiness directory seekingmember business informa-tion.

Individual commitment to agroup effort –that is what

makes a team work, acompany work, a societywork, a civilization work.

~ V. Lombardi

Business BarometerFebruary 2014 February 2015

BUILDING PERMITS - source: City of Manhattan

Total Issued 33 23

Residential $4,090,085 $1,713,659

Non-Residential $3,122,858 $2,440,393

Permit Fees Paid $40,858 $24,865

RETAIL SALES (Manhattan) - source: City of Manhattan

Retail Sales $95,332,800 $102,893,400

Sales Tax Collections $953,328 $1,028,934

MANHATTAN AIR PASSENGER TRAFFIC - MHK airport

Enplanement 4,929 4,195

Deplanement 4,945 4,142

Thank you to our Military Relations Committee (MRC), thetheme of our past few luncheon meetings has been giving andour members have come through with toys for Operation Santa,care packages for Division Headquarters deployed to Iraq andtoiletries to the USO for Single Soldier Welcome Home kits dis-tributed to soldiers returning home from deployment. Mostrecently the USO has handed out these kits to First Brigade(1ABCT), recently back from Kuwait and Jordan.

Our March MRC Luncheon speaker was COL Peter Minalga,Commander of the Fourth Infantry Brigade Combat Team(4IBCT). The 4IBCT has spent the past year on the continent ofAfrica in 21 countries, with large groups of soldiers to train hostnation forces in skills ranging from medical operations and logis-tics to basic soldiering skills in Nigeria, Senegal and Djibouti anda handful of soldiers in many other countries, all coordinatingwith the local U.S. embassy. Sadly, upon the Brigade’s return fromAfrica, Fourth Brigade will be deactivated, casing its colors forstorage in the Department of Heraldry roughly 8 years afterbeing reactivated. Within three months, there will no longer be aFourth Brigade on Fort Riley.

Fort Riley Access Control ChangesAccess to Fort Riley is changing. Beginning March 1st non DODID card holders have to apply for a Fort Riley Access Badge orVisitor Pass at the Visitor Control Center located at the Henrygate located off I-70 exit 301 at Marshall Air Field. For moreinformation on the Access Control Changes and frequently askedquestions go to the First Infantry Division/Fort Riley web page atwww.riley.army.mil and click on the YELLOW, “Accessing FortRiley Button,” on the right hand side of the page.

Military Update

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Upcoming QuickBooksClasses

The Small BusinessDevelopment Center will beholding two QuickBooksclasses on May 13th and14th. These are computer-based, interactive classestaught in-person by aQuickBooks Pro Advisor.Attendees will have accessto a computer with Quick-Books 2015 during the class

and will receive a coursebook with detailed instruc-tions and examples from theclass.

We will hold a Beginnerssession on Wednesday, May13th and an Advanced ses-sion on Thursday, May 14th.Sessions are from 9am-4pmand will be held at Varney &Associates in downtownManhattan. Lunch will beincluded. Cost to attend is$170 per class or $275 toattend both.

Beginners Class - Learn howto set up your company, nav-igate menus and lists, set upinventory, track bankaccounts and credit cards,invoice customers, processpayments, make deposits,enter and pay bills, and printbasic reports.

Advanced Class - Learnmore features, including

memorizing transactions,customizing forms, usingother QuickBooks accounts,creating reports and graphs,tracking and paying sales tax,setting up and managing pay-roll, using online banking,sharing files with an account-ant, writing letters, and esti-mating, time tracking and jobcosting.

Space for these classes islimited and registration isrequired. Please contactDaryn Soldan at 785-587-9917 ordaryn.soldan@washburn.eduwith questions and to regis-ter.

Daryn Soldan501 Poyntz AvenueManhattan, KS 66502785-587-9917daryn.soldan@washburn.eduwashburnsmallbusiness.com

Now that you belong, it's time to learnmore about the value the Chamber has tooffer you and your business.

What: Member Orientation: You Belong! What's Next?

When: Tuesday, April 14, 2015 Time: 7:45 am – Doors Open & Coffee

Time8:00-9:30 am - Program

Where: Chamber BoardroomWho Should Attend: The program isdesigned for new members and newemployees of existing members looking toobtain a better understanding of theManhattan Chamber and the many benefitsassociated with membership.

As an attendee you will have the opportunity to:• Meet and interact with Membership Division staff

• Share information about your business with attendees• Find out how to begin utilizing your Chamber membership; building on the reasons why you joined

This members-only program is limited to 24 and free to attend.

The ball is in your court, your chambermembership can be one of your greatestassets, but you only get out what you put in.Stay involved, do not ever give up and useyour chamber to help you win.

We look forward to having you join uson April 14th.

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Interested in becoming a member, butwould like to know more?Join us for a Coffee & Conversation: Member / Guest Program. Coffee & Conversation.

This program was created, designed and critiqued by members and non-members for areabusiness men and women. Attendees are provided the opportunity to learn about theManhattan Area Chamber of Commerce and its membership while sharing what makestheir business/organization special and unique.

“Would recommend highly.”~ Joel Salts, BlueDoor4 Property Management

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. 2015 Coffee & Conversation: Member/Guest Program dates:• Thursday, January 29th – Sold Out• Friday, April 10th – SOLD OUT• Thursday, July 23rd • Thursday, October 29th

Interested in becoming a member and attending an upcoming Coffee & Conversation program? Please contact Kim Dahlsten, Director of Membership Development, 776-8829or kim@manhattan.org for more information and available dates.

What is the Chamber?The Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit, voluntary organization of citizens working together to support the business development of Manhattan and make it a better place to work and live. Since incorporation in 1925, the Chamber and its many volunteers have invested their time and money to work together and accomplishobjectives that are impossible to do alone

Welcome Michael!Michael Goens joins the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce as CommunicationsCoordinator. Michael has more than 10 years as an experienced communica-tions professional, including undergraduate recruitment with UniversityPublications at K-State. He recently worked in the Junction City area in a posi-tion that featured frequent interactions with Fort Riley personnel. Michael is a

life-long Kansas resident, and attendedKansas State University, and received aBachelor’s degree in MassCommunications. He has worked in thenewspaper industry and with several largeorganizations in the Kansas City area.Michael returned to live in the Manhattanarea eight years ago to work at K-State.

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Sears Hometown Store 8055 E Highway 24(785) 539-9500

www.searshometownstores.com

Renberg Realty1600 Poyntz Avenue(785) 473-7230

www.renbergrealty.com

Ribbon CuttingsRibbon Cuttings

Manhattan Regional Airport5500 Skyway Drive,(785) 587-4560www.flymhk.com\

Accord Hospice of Manhattan3250 Kimball Avenue(785) 376-0346

www.accordhealthgroup.com

Upcoming Legislative CoffeeSponsored by the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce

Saturday, April 257:30 a.m.

Union Pacific Train DepotNo admission charge • Open to the public • Free coffee

April 22 is Earth Day - do something to help savethe earth that day and

everyday!

Ways to GO GREEN ATWORK right now!

Donate books and manuals tolocal workforce development groups and

charity organizations. This also applies to old laptops, printersand other office equipment.