A publication of the Manhattan Area Chamber of CommerceFebruary 2013, Volume 9, Issue 2, www.manhattan.org

Contact us:501 Poyntz Avenue

Manhattan, KS, 66502-6005

785-776-8829 phone

785-776-0679 fax

chamber@manhattan.org

www.manhattan.org

TDD Kansas Relay Center:

800-766-3777

The Manhattan AreaChamber of Commerce ispleased to announce the

release of our new websitedeveloped in partnershipwith CivicPlus, the nation’s

leading government websiteprovider. The website andbrand identity features a

fresh new look,user-centric naviga-tion and cutting-edge functionality.

We've embarkedon a re-brandingcampaign to raiseawareness of ourbenefits and serv-ices that theChamber andcommunity have to

offer. Part of this effortincludes a brand new websitethat's been developed toserve as a center of commu-nication for the communityand a portal through whichour members will be able toaccess exclusive content,resources and information.

The website is the first stepin a new direction for theChamber of Commerce. Thewebsite will help encourageand promote engagementContinued on page 3

Manhattan Chamber of Commerce Launches New Website and New BrandNew Website and Brand Offers New Technologies, Features and Services to Residents and Visitors

The Class of 2013 met atMeadowlark Hills for Session Ion January 9th. ChamberPresident, Lyle Butler, andLeadership Manhattan BoardChairperson, Lucy Williams,spoke on the mission andimportance of cultivating theleaders in our community. TheLeadership Topic was TeamDevelopment/UnderstandingPersonality Type & Leadership

Effectiveness. The rest of theafternoon was spent on aMyers-Briggs Interpretation byDr. Dan Wilcox and a moviepresentation, The History ofManhattan.�There was greatdialogue throughout the after-noon and the introductoryexercises helped the Class of2013 grow into a cohesive,bonded team.

Leadership Manhattan Class of 2013

Recently, the Chamberdecided it was time todevelop a new logo thatbest represents andadvances the vision andmission of the organizationto foster a changing envi-ronment for business suc-cess that enhances the qual-ity of life in our region. Thegoal was to be extremelyrespectful of the area’s long

history as we continue tocelebrate tradition, but alsopromoting a surge towardthe future. The ManhattanArea Chamber ofCommerce representsstrength and integrity aswell as innovation and forward-thinking practices.

Our new logo exhibits thecommunity’s traits of a

progressive, energetic andinteractive community withmodern, small-town values.The new logo will continueto articulate the long-stand-ing personality of "TheLittle Apple" while invitingthe world to get wrappedup in the big opportunitiesthat exist the Manhattanarea.

The Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce isproud to present its new brand identity

Back row (l-r): Kevin Murdock, Aaron Apel, Brad Tajchman, Devin Wendt, BrianRempe, Todd Chyba, Scott French and Dan Strom. First row (l-r): Leslie Alford,Kelli Almes, Joni Woborny-Bunker, Junnae Campbel, Penny Peirce, Leah Fliter,Patricia Hudgins and Susan Morgan.

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Please join us forBusiness After Hours in

February!

Wednesday, February 13 5:30 – 7:00 pm

Leonardville State Bank2401 N. Seth Childs Road

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

Hosted by:

Leonardville State Bank was founded in 1897 in Leonard, KS(later renamed Leonardville, KS). They have a long history ofserving the agricultural industry, small business and consumerneeds. As the Manhattan area progresses towards the futureLSB will keep pace with the community banking needs. LSBBank has opened their newest branch on Seth Child Rd herein Manhattan.

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 forbusiness, 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 ofCommerce – all advertising is the responsibility of The ManhattanMercury. To place an ad or for more information, call Logan Kirk at776-2200, or classdisplay@themercury.com.

Page 2 Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce Little Apple® Business Review February 2013

In mid-January, over 220 people fromJunction City, Wamego, Manhattan, Geary,Pottawatomie and Riley counties cametogether for the annual Chamber LeadersRetreat. The purpose of the LeadersRetreat is to learn, discuss and plan thefuture of the region as well as individualcommunities. The focus of the 2013 retreatwas reacting and planning in response toobservations and comments made by theretreats facilitator, Jonathan Sangster, aprominent site selector from Atlanta,Georgia.

The Chamber would like to thank the following sponsors for their support: Sink,Gordon & Associates LLP, HI-TECHInteriors, Inc., Peoples ChoiceMortgage, and Sir Speedy/HawleyPrinting Service.

The retreat began with welcomes fromManhattan Chamber Board Chair, FrankBeer, Junction City Chamber Board Chair,Judd Leibau and Wamego ChamberPresident, Lance White. A review of lastyear’s retreat work was presented byShelia Shockey of Shockey Consulting,LLC. This year’s facilitator, JonathanSangster, then presented how site selec-tor professionals look at communitiesand narrow down finalists for potentialsites of corporate expansions or reloca-tions. Next Mr. Sangster presentedsome general information on communi-ties in neighboring states that might becompetitors of Manhattan. Lastly, hepresented his findings and impressionsof the region based on statisticalresearch and the community tours hewas given the day before. His com-ments stressed the importance of havinga strong and available workforce, a rea-sonable operating cost structure, acces-sibility to the region (roads and air travel),flexible economic incentives, a quality ofplace (schools and local amenities) and agreat infrastructure.

Mr. Sangster’s regional assessment listedstrengths of: low cost of living, low costof doing business, competitive incentivesthrough the state of Kansas, location incenter of US, Kansas State University,Fort Riley and potentially NBAF.Regional weaknesses included: low

industrial diversity, too much reliance onpublic sector, lack of growth driving industry,air accessibility, low unemployment, militaryspending cuts, stagnant population growth,low per capita income, and complacency.

Spread throughout the Friday and Saturdaysessions were opportunities for retreatattendees to participate in round table discussions and then report the results ofthose discussions out to the larger group.Many of the common themes resulting fromthe round table discussions included: greatertrust between the communities, better utilizing the Flint Hills Regional Council,regional transportation planning through thenewly create Metropolitan PlanningOrganization (MPO), regional support forindividual community projects, creation andfunding of a regional marketing plan, devel-opment of affordable housing and the needto personally spend time in your neighborscommunity.

Mr. Sangster concluded the meeting challenging the region to be bold, to haveleaders step forward and take risks, and to“walk the talk” with respect to regionalcooperation.

Leaders’ Retreat Wrap Up

2013 Business After Hours dates and hosts

February 13 Leonardville State Bank

March 13 Business to be announced

April 10 Four Points by Sheraton

May 8 Kansas Wheat Commission

June 12 Kaw Valley Rodeo

July 10 N Zone Sportswear

August 14 Business Showcase

September 11 KSU Athletics

October 9 Commerce Bank

November 13 Hy-Vee

December 11 Briggs Auto

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February 2013 Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce Little Apple® Business Review Page 3

Upcoming ChamberEventsTo make a reservation for an upcoming event,please call the Chamber at 776-8829. Please join

us as your time allows.

February 7 Ribbon Cutting - Thrivent Financial4:30 pm314 Tuttle Creek Boulevard, Suite D

February 13 Business After Hours5:30 – 7:00 pmLeonardville State Bank2401 N Seth Child Road

February 19 Manhattan Young Professionals5:30pmStrecker-Nelson Gallery

February 21 Good Morning Manhattan!7:15 – 8:30 amManhattan Country Club

February 26 Member Orientation: You Belong! What’s Next?7:45 – 9:30 amChamber Boardroom

March 1 Chamber 88th Annual Meeting6:00 – 9:30 pmManhattan Conference Center

March 13 Business After Hours5:30 – 7:00 pm

March 26 Morning Mingle7:45 – 9:00 amChamber Boardroom

*All dates and times are subject to change.

The Manhattan AreaChamber of Commerce88th Annual Meeting andBanquet will be held Friday,March 1, 2013 at theManhattan ConferenceCenter. The evening willbegin with a cocktail hour at6:00pm followed by dinnerand presentations at7:00pm.

Individual seating may bepurchased for $59 each andwill be available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

It’s not too late to sponsora table! Sponsoring a tableat the Annual Meeting willgain you significant exposureto hundreds of the area’stop business and communityleaders at the event. TheChamber will furnish alltable decorations again thisyear.

Gold Level TableSponsor - $825• Sponsor table (with signage) in preferred location including eight guaranteed, reserved seats

• Business listing on event programs and in the March edition of the “Little Apple Business Review” (approximately 1,500 impressions)

• Business listing and website link on event webpage for 1 year (prior to and after the event)

Silver Level TableSponsor - $425• Sponsor table (with signage) in preferred

location including four guaranteed, reserved seats

• Business listing on event programs and in the March edition of the “Little Apple Business Review” (approximately 1,500 impressions)

• Business listing and website link on event webpage for 1 year (prior to and after the event)

Contact Kathy Stevens atkathy@manhattan.org orcall the Chamber at 776-8829 for more information

Thank you to the followingevent sponsors:

Platinum SponsorsYour Business Logo Could

Be Here!

Entertainment Sponsors

Cocktail Sponsors

Gold Level Sponsors: BA designs, LLC Bartlett & West, Inc.Bayer Construction Company, Inc. BG ConsultantsCentral National BankCommunity First National BankCommerce Bank - ManhattanGTM SportswearHi-Tech Interiors, Inc.Holiday Inn at the CampusINTRUST BankKansas Gas Service, A Division of ONEOK, Inc.Kansas State BankLeonardville State BankMeadowlark Hills Picerne Military HousingScott Rice Office WorksThe Kansas Farm BureauThe Trust Company

Silver Level Sponsors:Blueville Nursery, Inc.Clarion HotelESB FinancialLandmark National BankK-State School of Leadership StudiesKSU FoundationManhattan Surgical HospitalOlsson AssociatesSchultz ConstructionServiceMaster Cleaning Services by AAA Sink, Gordon & Associates LLP Public AccountantsThe Phone Connection Voice NetworksUMB BankWells Fargo Home Mortgage

Individual seats now on sale for the Chamber’s 88th Annual Meeting & BanquetFriday, March 1, 2013 • 6:00pmManhattan Conference Center

Manhattan Chamber of CommerceLaunches New Website and New Brand

Continued from page 1

with those who share the same passion to foster positivegrowth and development within our community. With thisfocus in mind, the site will provide content that best servesthe interests of our members, residents and visitors withinthe Manhattan area.

In addition to the new website, a refreshed Chamber iden-tity and exciting initiatives are currently in the works to beput in place before the end of the year. Manhattan’s legacy,modern advancements, and home town values, are inher-ent in the eye-catching apple graphic and simplistic colorsplashes. The combination of these elements visually repre-sents the city’s modern progression and core values thecity holds for its rich history and community.

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Since our January newsletter,these businesses have reinvested their investments inthe Chamber. The Board ofDirectors and staff thank thesebusinesses for their continuingsupport of the Chamber.

Over 15 YearsAFLACAIB InternationalAl Langton Insurance, Inc.American Red CrossBarry’s Drug CenterBayer Construction Company,Inc.Best Pest Control of Manhattan,LLCBig Lakes Developmental CenterBlanton RealtyBlue Cross – Blue Shield ofKansasBlueville Nursery, Inc. Bowman Bowman Novick Inc.Brad SchoenBurger King OfficeBurnett AutomotiveC. Clyde JonesCandlewood Frame ShopCapitol Federal Savings BankCash Lumber & HardwareCardinal Insurance-ManhattanCarlos O'Kelly'sCarpet One of Manhattan, Inc.Charlson & Wilson BondedAbstracters, Inc.CivicPlusColdwell Banker Realty GroupOneCommerce Bank - ManhattanCountryside of Manhattan, Inc.Crown Distributing, LLC/CoorsD & R Construction, Inc. D.J. Carpenter Building SystemsDanenberg JewelersDental Health GroupDick Edwards Ford LincolnMercury, Inc.

Dillon Stores #15Dillon Stores #46Donald E. RathboneDowntown Manhattan, Inc. DPRA IncorporatedDr. Clark DannerDr. Kirk SchulzDunne’s PharmacyEagle CommunicationsEastside & Westside MarketsEnergy Center - Manhattan Poolep Print SourceFaith FurnitureFridge Wholesale LiquorFrontier Farm CreditG & A Real Estate, Inc.Garrison CommanderGriffith Lumber CompanyGross Insurance AgencyHeartland Works/ManhattanWorkforce CenterHi-Tech Interiors, Inc.Homecare and HospiceICE CorporationIrvin Parkview Funeral HomeIrvine Real Estate Inc. J.C. PenneyJoe Grantham FinancialAssociates of Manhattan, Inc. Jon Murdock, IncK-State AthleticsK-State Federal Credit UnionKansas Lumber HomestoreKansas State BankKansas State University Institutefor Commercialization Kellstrom PharmacyKnopp & Bannister P.A.K-State Student UnionKSU FoundationLana Oleen Consulting, LLCLandmark National BankLarson Construction, Inc. Lee Construction Co.LDF Food Group, Inc.Little Apple WoodenPuzzles/Accents & ImagesManhattan Area Technical CollegeManhattan Association of REAL-TORSManhattan Medical Center

Manhattan Public LibraryManhattan Town CenterManhattan Trenching, Inc. Manhattan Wrecker Service, Inc.Matheson TRIGAS MBI, Inc.McCullough Development, Inc.Meadowlark HillsMercy Regional Health CenterMike's Wrecker Service, Inc.Morrison, Frost, Olsen, Irvine &Schartz, LLPOrthopaedic & Sports MedicineCenterPawnee Mental Health ServicesPepsi Cola of ManhattanPizza HutPop's CollectablesRedbud EstatesRich VargoR. M. Baril General ContractorRyan & Sons RealtorsS & B MotelsSabatka Financial AdvisoryServices, Inc.Salina Media GroupSchram Chrysler Dodge Jeep, Inc.Schwab Eaton, PASeaton Publishing Co., Inc.Shear Dynamics Salon Shilling Construction Co., Inc.Shop Quik StoresSteel & Pipe Supply CompanyStifel, Nicolaus & CompanySunflower BankSusan PetersonThe EyeDoctors/Drs. Price,Young, Odle & HorschThe Kansas Farm BureauThe MASTER TeacherThe Phone Connection VoiceNetworksThe Simmons CompanyThe Wareham CompanyThierer Construction Inc. Thomas Sign CompanyUnited WayVarney & Associates, CPAs, LLCVia Christi Village Manhattan, Inc. Walnut Grove Mobile HomePark - Brensing Addn

Walters-Morgan Construction,Inc.Washington Dance Studio, Inc.Waste ManagementWaters RentalYorgensen-Meloan-LondeenFuneral Home

10 to 14 YearsAlternative Healthcare CenterFirestone Complete Auto CareFlint Hills Beverage, LLCGary T. Edwards CPA, Inc.John R. GrahamMarta’s Janitorial Service, Inc. Small Business DevelopmentCenterState Farm Insurance – JoshSalmansTom HawkUFM Community LearningCenter

5 to 9 YearsAshley Furniture HomeStoreBartlett & West, Inc. Capitol Federal Savings BankChristian & Associates RealEstateLoren Pepperd, CRS, CSP, GRIPlanet SubTractor Supply Co.Waters True Value

1 to 4 YearsCommercial Real Estate ServicesCragg’s Remodeling LLCEureka Drive StorageHartland Hearing Care CentersHuman Resource ManagementNetworkJNT Company, LLCKansas FFA Foundation, Inc. Rockhill Chiropractic &AcupuntureUnited Country Ruckert Realty& AuctionUniversity of PhoenixVonFeldt, Bauer & VonFeldt,CPA’s

Stowe Property, LLCGary Stowe, ManagerPh (785) 539-4044www.stowepropertyllc.comWe build real estate investmentportfolios and help othersacquire, rehab, and manage simi-lar investments.

John Ball, US Army Retired3107 Harahey Ridge Ph (785) 320-2271

Texas RoadhouseJeff Walters, ManagingPartner 200 Manhattan Town CenterPh (785) 537-7427www.texasroadhouse.com Legendary Food, LegendaryService®, and Legendary Fun! AtTexas Roadhouse, we take pridein everything we do from hand-cut steaks and fall-off-the-boneribs, to some pretty sweet mar-garitas. And we do it all with onegoal — to give your family aplace to go for great food andgood times at a fantastic price.

The Veldt LoungeMatt Hood, Owner 105 N 3rd StreetPh (785) 539-4499The Veldt Lounge is a great newlocally owned bar/restaurant inhistoric downtown Manhattan.Serving great food and handcrafted cocktails paired withexcellent service, a relaxingatmosphere and live piano per-formances. The Veldt Loungeencourages the mutual enjoy-ment of cuisine, conversation andpersonal connection.

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Tindal Orthotics and Prostheticsreceived a three-year accreditationaward in Orthotics, Prosthetics andPedorthics by the American Boardfor Certification in Orthotics,Prosthetics and Pedorthics, Inc.(ABC).

Tindal Orthotics and Prosthetics isrecognized for achievements in the

areas of organizational management,patient care standards, quality assur-ance, supplier compliance and facili-ty, and safety management. Theaward represents the highest levelof accreditation achievable in theprofession of orthotics and pros-thetics.

Beverage companies merge

Effective January 1, Mussatto Bros,Inc. in Osage City, merges with FlintHills Beverage, LLC in Manhattan.

After the merger, the company willbe called Flint Hills Beverage, namedafter the region it serves and con-tinue operations in both cities.

Flint Hills Beverage will be the lead-ing beverage wholesaler in the FlintHills region distributing a large vari-ety of high quality beverage prod-ucts representing Anheuser-BuschInbev, Monster Energy, Nestle,Tallgrass Brewing Company, NewBelgium Brewing Company, SierraNevada Brewing Company plus 40other beverage producers.

BKBSKS earns 2 awards

For the sixth consecutive year, BlueCross and Blue Shield of Kansas hasbeen awarded the HighestCustomer Service Award in thehealth care industry by the ServiceQuality Measurement Group. TheBCBSKS customer service centeralso was recertified as a WorldClass Certified Call Center. Thisindicates the company’s customerservice center performed at or sus-tained the World Class call level.

SQM is an independent third-partycompany which benchmarks morethan 450 call centers in 11 coun-tries each year to determine itsawards.

The awards are determined on thebasis of a statistically valid samplingof customers who called the callcenter and were surveyed withinone to three days of the call.

Noteworthy NewsNoteworthy News

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February 2013

Volume 13, Issue 2

A publication of the

Manhattan

Convention &

Visitors Bureau

With as much change as Manhattan hasbeen experiencing, we thought it prudentto dust off a bit and join the facelift. Visitwww.visitmanhattanks.org andbrowse around for yourself to see brandnew images, exciting new features andstate of the art technology!

Main features for the site will include aphoto gallery, the option to “submit anevent” to the calendar of events page, ablog, and a “book it now” hotel feature.The site will split into two overall sec-tions- Meet and Visit, with corresponding,streamlined menu options. We’ve shavedoff unnecessary extras to aide both visi-tors, and meeting planners.

“We are excited to share this new site withvisitors and planners alike! There have beenmonths of careful planning behind every fea-ture and every aspect of the new websiteand logo. Thank you for the continued sup-port and input that allows us to showcasemore effectively Manhattan with others.” –Karen Hibbard, Director, Conventionand Visitors Bureau.

The Convention and VisitorsBureau rolls out new WEBSITE!

Our People, Our Land, Our ImagesThe newest exhibit from the Flint Hills Discovery Center isnow open. View indigenous peoples through the eyes ofindigenous photographers. “This is an opportunity for thepeople of Kansas to gain a better understanding and apprecia-tion for indigenous peoples throughout the world. OurPeople, Our Land, Our Images is a professionally developedexhibit that celebrates the work of 26 native artists and canhelp us understand our cultural differences - locally, and glob-ally,” said Jared Bixby, curator of education, FHDC.

Three generations of photographers are featured from Northand South America, NewZealand, and the MiddleEast.This exhibit will remainopen in the temporarygallery until March 16. Call785-587-2726, or visitflinthillsdiscovery.org.

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K-State Sports

Women Managing the FarmManhattan is pleased to welcome the Women Managing the Farm Conference February 7-8.The Hilton Garden Inn & Manhattan Conference Center will host the group as they meet.The group is thrilled to move the conference to Manhattan in order to utilize the greatresources at Kansas State University and K-State Research and Extension.

The Conference is recommended for women who are land owners, farm or ranch managers, partners or employees, absentee landlords, or career women engaged in agricultural careers. Janet Barrows, a volunteer for the educational effort, says that “women new to production agriculture- by inheritance or marriage- find the conferenceto be informative and reassuring.”

For more information on the conference, or to register online, please visit womenmanagingthefarm.com. 200 attendees are expected at the conference.

Working for youSomething’s Brewing

A huge ‘Thank You!’ to Midwest Living, for including LittleApple Brewing Company in their latest issue! The maga-zine is running a story in the January/February issue thattours the best local breweries in the Midwest. We areproud to announce that LABCO is featured!

Visit their website to read the full story. To subscribe toMidwest Living so you can keep up-to-date on all theirgreatest finds go to www.midwestliving.com

There’s No Place Like Kansas!

This isn’t news to residents of the state, but as always, it is a pleasure to those of us inthe tourism industry to share with the world how incredible the area is that we callhome. The Division of Travel & Tourism, from the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parksand Tourism has released the results of an independent study, “There’s No Place LikeKansas.” This marketing campaign contributed $73.5 million to the Kansas economythrough 133,400 visitors to the state. Cost of the campaign fell at approximately$915,000, or, gave a return on investment of $80 for every dollar spent!

The campaign ran from July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012 and incorporated television, print,online and digital advertisements. Total reach was 1.84 million people throughout sevennearby states. The Manhattan Convention and Visitors Bureau was a partner in this proj-ect. “We believe it is essential to partner with statewide industry leaders to maximize the manyand varied programs of the Kansas Tourism Division,” said Becky Blake, Kansas TourismDirector. “Our advertising partners help stretch our limited funds, enabling all of us to createexcitement about Kansas far beyond the state’s borders.”The Kansas tourism industryemploys one of every nine Kansas citizens in jobs that stay in the state and can’t be sentto another state or oversees. Tourism is the third largest private sector employer inKansas.

Follow the state on Youtube and stay up to date with all the latest Kansas happenings.Go tourism! http://www.youtube.com/user/travelks.

Reminders and UpdatesThe Kansas Department of Wildlife Parks and Tourism isoffering a Parks Passport for $15 when purchased during yourvehicle registration process. Price is typically $25. This is a jointinitiative of the Revenue Department and the KDWPT.

You may now purchase gift cards in any amount through theManhattan Parks and Recreation Department (MPRD).Gift cards can be redeemed at Sunset Zoo, Flint Hills DiscoveryCenter, swimming, arts and crafts and all other MPRD programs.Call 785-587-2757.

Symphony in the Flint Hills has released the 2013 location.We are eager to have FORT RILEY serve as host this year. Asalways, it will be a beautifully put-together experience that youfind only in the Flint Hills. Follow them on Facebook, and visittheir website to grab your tickets as they become available onSaturday, March 23, www.symphonyintheflinthills.org

Men’s Basketball2-09 vs Iowa State at 5:00 pm on ESPN 22-16 vs Baylor at 6:00 pm on ESPNU2-18 vs West Virginia at 8:00 pm on ESPN2-25 vs Texas Tech at 6:00 pm on ESPNU3-5 vs TCU at 7:00 pm on Big 12 Network

Women’s Basketball2-02 vs Kansas at 7:00 pm on Cox 22/Metro2-06 vs Oklahoma at 7:00 pm on FOX Sports2-13 vs Texas at 7:00 pm on FOX Sports Kansas2-23 vs Iowa State at 2:00 pm on FCS Central3-02 vs Texas Tech at 12:30 pm on FCS Central

*home games only

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Barefoot Season

It might be frosty outside-but inside the ColumbianTheatre, it’s cozy and fun.Join the cast and productioncrew for “Barefoot in thePark.” Dates for the showare Feb 8,9,10,15,16,17.Friday and Saturday showshave dinner slated to beginat 6:00 pm and the show at7:30. Sunday has a 12:30 pmdinner and a 2:00 perform-ance. www.columbianthe-atre.com

Bengal Tiger at theBaghdad Zoo

The K-State Theatre will puton the Broadway play,“Bengal tiger at the BaghdadZoo,” February 7-9 and 14-16 at 7:30 pm, and a matineeon February 17 at 2:30 pm.Watch two AmericanMarines and an Iraqi transla-tor encounter a quick-wit-ted tiger in the streets ofwar-torn Baghdad. Their liveswere never the same. Theshow is in Nichols Theatreon campus.

Tickets for the Bengal Tigerproduction are $14, $12 forseniors and military, and $8for students. They can bepurchased at the McCainAuditorium box office, at785-532-6428, or online atwww.k-state.edu/theatre.Groups of 10 or more mayreceive a discount rate. Formore information or assis-tance in planning a theaterparty, contact Marci Maullarat 785-532-6878.

Three Keys to SolvingGlobal Hunger

Kansas State Universitypresents a Lou DouglasLecture Series event; RickMcNary will speak onFebruary 19 at 7:00 pm inthe Union Ballroom on glob-al hunger. McNary was apastor leading a mission tripin Central America when hecame face to face with adecision that led him to bean advocate for hunger, andtoday, the vice president ofStrategic PartnershipsRelationships for Outreach,Inc.

A community dialogue willtake place before the lecturefrom 1:00- 4:30 pm in the K-State Student Union, FlintHills Room. Emailocollins4662@gmail.comwith questions. This event isfree and open to the public.

The House of BlueLeaves

A satire on family, religionand politics will take youthrough joy, tragedy and sen-timent that won’t be easy toforget. The Manhattan ArtsCenter puts on the “Houseof Blue Leaves” February 22-24 and March 1-3. Artie isthe main character, and theaudience will follow thiszookeeper and strugglingsongwriter on the day thePope is to arrive in NewYork City, in 1965. Thursdaythrough Saturday shows are7:30 pm and Sunday at 2 pm.Tickets are $17, 12 andunder $12. www.manhat-tanarts.org

Nichols Theatre

“Jar the Floor” will runFebruary 28, March 1 and 2at 7:30 pm. The performanceis about a quartet of blackwomen spanning four gener-ations and the white friendof the youngest that is aloveable heart-warmingcomedy.

Call 785-532-6011 fordetails on the EbonyTheatre!

Gone Fishin’!

The Kansas State FishingTeam (yes, they really haveone of those!) wants you tojoin them May 4 at MilfordLake. Anyone over 18 quali-fies with a paid entry fee tothe 2013 Kansas State BassClassic. There is a pre-tour-nament meeting the nightbefore- time TBA. Land thelargest bass you can andspend the rest of the week-end relaxing and bragging inManhattan!

Contact Nathen Kowlowskito register ASAP. Officialentry forms need to be sub-mitted by 785-307-1779 ornathen10@ksu.edu

Stay tuned for this Juneactivity- Tuttle Creek Dam isapproaching its half-centurybirthday! There will begames, activities and all sortsof fun. Details to come aswe approach this event!

Upcoming Events Happy 150th! It’s celebration time! America’s first land-grant institutionturns 150 this month. Alumni, students, staff, faculty andfriends are invited to celebrate and honor the proud histo-ry of Kansas State University as they look to the future. Join the university February 14 for the kickoff and grandexhibition at Ahearn Fieldhouse from 1-7:00 pm! The eventis free and open to the public. Other events include a 150Gala on Friday evening, men’s basketball on Saturday, and aMcCain Performance on Sunday at 3:00 pm. K-State strives to become a top 50 public research univer-sity by 2025. Visit www.k-state.edu/150 for in-depthinformation on the history of the university, the sesquicen-tennial celebration and events, photos and much more.

We love our new look!

Our new logo exhibits the community’s traits of a progres-sive, energetic and interactive community with modern,small-town values. The new logo will continue to articulatethe long-standing personality of The Little Apple® whileinviting the world to get wrapped up in the big opportuni-ties that exist in the Manhattan area.

Sunset Zoo now offers the chance for virtually unlimit-ed distance learning! The Interactive Distance Learning(IDL) programs target elementary school-aged youth andlead hands-on exploration of animals. Programs are ideal forclassrooms, but must be scheduled in advance. IDL pro-grams may be scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to4:30 pm CST, pending on availability and users need 48hours to test internet connection. Call 785-587-2737 orvisit sunsetzoo.com.

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Karen Hibbard, Directorkaren@manhattan.org

Christy Chase, ConventionSales Manager

christy@manhattan.org

Marcia Rozell, Tourism SalesManager

marcia@manhattan.org

Autumn Shoemaker,Marketing Coordinatorautumn@manhattan.org

Kendra Dekat, AdministrativeAssistant/ Service Coordinator

kendra@manhattan.org

Manhattan Convention & Visitors Bureau Staff

February 2013

Vision Statement:Destination Manhattan!

Mission Statement:To expand the local area economy by

attracting visitors.

Chuck Scott, ChairmanBrad Everett, HotelJennifer Fritchen, HotelDave Lewis, Ex-OfficioCurt Loupe, Ex-OfficioJackie Murrell, HotelMiranda Lies, Hotel

Julie Powell, HotelWayne Rouse, EntertainmentEvan Tuttle, AttractionTodd Holmberg, K-StateBernie Haney, Ex-OfficioLynda Spire, Ex-Officio

Manhattan CVB Steering Committee

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

February . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Anticipated Attendance NumbersConferences6 Women Managing the Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2006 KS Assoc. of Public Information Officers Board Meeting . . .308 Women Managing the Farm Conference19 Kansas Farm Bureau Financial Services

Valentine's Day meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20024 National Association for Interpretation

Kansas Chapter - Region 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15026 Insurance and Financial Agents & Advisors CE Conference10028 Big XII Conference on Black Student Government

Annual Conference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7003/4 EPA Region 7 Radon Stakeholders Meetings and Events . .100

4 Grand Opening of "Righteous Among the Nations" ExhibitHale Library, K-State4:30-6:00pm

5 MCC Women's Basketball v. Grace UniversityCity Auditorium5:00pm

5 MCC Men's Basketball v. Grace UniversityCity Auditorium7:00pm

6 Behind the Scenes Tour of Special CollectionsHale Library, K-State5:00-6:30pm

6 K-State Womens Basketball vs.OklahomaBramlage Coliseum7:00pm

8 MCC Women's Basketball v. Hillsdale CollegeCity Auditorium5:30pm

8 MCC Men's Basketball v. Central Bible CollegeCity Auditorium7:30pm

8-10 Barefoot in the ParkColumbian Theatre, Museum &Art Center, WamegoFri.-Sat. 7:30pm Sun. 2:00

8 McCain Performance Series: Drum Line LiveMcCain Auditorium, K-State7:30 p.m.

9 MCC Men's Basketball v. Baptist Bible CollegeCity Auditorium4:00pm

9 K-State Mens Basketball vs. Iowa StateBramlage Coliseum5:00PM

10 Father Daughter Sweetheart DanceHouston Street Ballroom2-4pm

10 McCain Performance Series: McCain Student ShowcaseMcCain Auditorium, K-State4:00 pm

12-10/13 The Museum of Wonder: A Great Land Grant University Collects (Pelton & Hyle FamilyGalleries)Beach Museum of Art, K-State

12 McCain Performance Series: Shrek The MusicalMcCain Auditorium, K-State7:30 pm

13 K-State Womens Basketball vs.TexasBramlage Coliseum7:00pm

15-17 Barefoot in the ParkColumbian Theatre, Museum &Art Center, WamegoFri.-Sat. 7:30pm Sun. 2:00pm

15-17 The Miracle WorkerJunction City Little Theater

16 Konza Prairie New Docent and Master Naturalist OrientationKonza Prairie Biological Station9:00am

16-17 Manhattan Area Garden ShowPottorf Hall, CiCo ParkSat. 9am-5pm Sun. Noon-4

16 K-State Mens Basketball vs. BaylorBramlage Coliseum6:00PM

18 K-State Mens Basketball vs. West VirginiaBramlage Coliseum8:00PM

18 Kansas State University Wind Ensemble ConcertMcCain Auditorium, K-State7:30pm

21 Our People, our Land, Our Images Short Film SeriesFlint Hills Discovery Center6:00-8:00pm

21 PreK and Kindergarten Information NightManhattan Catholic Schools7:00pm

22-23 36th Annual Woman's World "Lean on Me"K-State Student UnionFriday 5:00pm - Saturday 3:00pm

22 14th Annual Boys and Girls Club Casino Night & Auction FundraiserK-State Alumni Center6:30-11:00pm

22 McCain Performance Series: Joe Goode Performance GroupMcCain Auditorium, K-State7:30 pm

22-3/3 The House of Blue LeavesManhattan Arts CenterFebruary 22-24 & March 1-3, Thurs-Sat, 7:30pm Sun, 2pm

23 K-State Womens Basketall vs. Iowa StateBramlage Coliseum2:00pm

23-24 2013 Flint Hills Home ShowNational Guard ArmorySat. 9am-6pm Sun. 10am-4pm

23 Unstock the Bar! (Reservations Required)Harry's Restaurant8:30-11:30pm

24 Our Natural World Children’s Program with Claudia McGeheeFlint Hills Discovery CenterTBA

25 K-State Mens Basketball vs. Texas TechBramlage Coliseum6:00PM

25 Flex Learning CASA TrainingManhattan Public Library5:30pm

28 Talk About Literature in Kansas 2Manhattan Public Library7:00pm

3/1-3/3 K-State Baseball v. OaklandTointon StadiumFri. 3pm Sat. 2pm Sun. 1pm

3/2 K-State Womens Basketball vs.Texas TechBramlage Coliseum12:30pm

3/5-3/6 K-State Baseball v. NiagaraTointon Stadium3pm

3/5 K-State Mens Basketball vs. TCUBramlage Coliseum7:00PM

Manhattan Convention & Visitors Bureau501 Poyntz Avenue Manhattan, KS 66502

(785) 776-8829 • (785) 776-0679 fax

The National Association for Interpretation, NAI, isdedicated to advancing the profession of heritage interpreta-tion and serves about 5,000 members in the United States,Canada, and more than 30 other nations. The regional work-shop is a gathering of more than 150 professionals in theinterpretive field from Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Arkansas,Texas and Louisiana.

This year’s workshop will take place February 24-27. Thetheme is Earth, Wind and Fire…Igniting the passion forInterpretation. The opening reception will be at the Flint HillsDiscovery Center with entertainment by the GoldOrchestra. The group can also choose to go on a ghost tourof Fort Riley, enjoy a chuckwagon dinner and cowboy poetry,a pub crawl in Aggieville, or share crafts in the Knit Witsgroup.

The group additionally will tour the Sunset Zoo, Insect Zoo,Birding at Milford Lake, historical sites nearby, Rolling HillsZoo in Salina, Fort Riley Museums and more.

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February 2013 Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce Little Apple® Business Review Page 9

NationJob, the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce’s partner for online job posting,has had 93,000 applicants to participating Chamber companies since 1995. NationJobhas 40 industry specific sites and partnerships with several other job boards includingIndeed, Beyond, Glassdoor and VetJobs.com. By posting on NationJob, listings are postedon partner sites at no extra cost.

Effective March 1, Chamber members with more than 30 employees that use NationJobwill pay for the service based on an annual investment schedule with dramaticallyreduced rates (see investment schedule below) Businesses with 30 employees or lessare able to use the service for free. The annual fee includes unlimited postings duringthe year (250 at any one time).

Minimum investment of $1,000 will enable your company logo to be displayed on theNationJob Manhattan community page. Companies interested in the NationJobWorkplace Diversity program are encouraged to contact NationJob directly.

NationJob also offers the “PJ Scout” program at no extra cost, allowing job seekers toget notified of job openings meeting certain criteria such as location or specific employ-ers. 87% of the over one million PJ Scout subscribers are passive job seekers, meaningthey are currently employed but are looking for the right opportunity.

The partnership between the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce and NationJob isan annual program supported by local employers and the Chamber of Commerce toprovide reduced cost job listing services.

For more information, to sign up for the program or to post a job, please contact ourNationJob community representative, Kim Turner at 888.294.6088 ormailto:KTurner@NationJob.com. See Manhattan’s site listing on NationJob atwww.nationjob.com/manhattan.

NationJob

Number of Employees Community Network Price0-30 $031-99 $500100-199 $1,000200-299 $2,000300-399 $3,000400-499 $4,000500-749 $5,000750-999 $7,0001000+ $10,000

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Changes SimplifyHome OfficeDeductionCalculations

The IRS has announced achange in the way peoplewho use their home as anoffice or place of businesscan calculate their taxdeduction. The new alterna-tive, or safe harbor method,allows for a deductioncapped at $1,500 based on

$5 per square foot up to300 square feet. Thismethod can be appliedstarting on 2013 returns.

As I wrote about in January2012, many small businessesand freelancers qualify forthe home office deduction.The requirements for writ-ing off the use of a home,rented or owned, for busi-ness are still the same.These include the require-ment that the portion ofthe residence is exclusivelyused on a regular basis forbusiness purposes or, if thetaxpayer is an employee,that the portion of the resi-dence is used only for theconvenience of the taxpay-er’s employer.

The new safe harbormethod is a simpler alter-native to calculating theactual expenses based on apercentage of the resi-

dence’s square footageusing Form 8829. Bothmethods are now allowableand taxpayers may electfrom year to year whichmethod to use.

There are some limitationsto using the new homeoffice deduction method,particularly related to grossincome minus other busi-ness expense deductions,carry-overs from previousyears and deduction ofhome depreciation.Remember to consult youraccounting professional foradditional guidance regard-ing how to best calculateyour home office deduc-tion.

Daryn Soldan501 Poyntz AvenueManhattan, KS 66502785-587-9917daryn@washburnsbdc.orgwww.washburn.edu/sbdc

Business BarometerNovember 2011 November 2012

BUILDING PERMITS - source: City of Manhattan

Total Issued 40 25

Residential $4,855,498 $2,808,389

Non-Residential $1,822,363 $1,258,616

Permit Fees Paid $38,454 $24,809

RETAIL SALES (Manhattan) - source: City of Manhattan

Retail Sales $89,550,500 $80,076,200

Sales Tax Collections $895,505 $800,762

MANHATTAN AIR PASSENGER TRAFFIC - MHK airport

Enplanement 5,399 5,335

Deplanement 4,825 4,606

The first meeting of the Small BusinessCouncil was held on January 9. JeffKoenig was elected Vice-Chair and thediscussion was focused on answering thequestion “What keeps you up at night as asmall business person in Manhattan, KS?”Topics mentioned included workforce,healthcare, property taxes, internet taxes,internet competition, and various topicsrelating to local, state and federal govern-ment.

We would like to thank the followingChamber members for serving on the2013 Small Business Council:

Therese Adams - Coldwell Banker Realty Group One

Blake DeBord – BD4 DistributingRoss Grynkiewicz – Little Apple Honda Toyota

Michael Hamler – Alternative HealthcareGloria Heiberger – Guest Haus Bed & Breakfast

Dan Hoffman – Pottberg, Gassman & Hoffman CPA’s

Tara Jackson – ScentsyStormy Lee Kennedy – Claflin Books & Copies

Jeff Koenig (Vice-Chair) – Big Poppi Bicycle Co.

Patrick Lee (Chair) – N Zone Sportswear

Jeff Levin – Premier Car and Dog WashRandy Martin – Hawley Printing ServiceDanielle Runnebaum – Manhattan Broadcasting

Karen Streeter – Vista Drive InMark Tindall – Tindall OrthodonticsTim White – Timberline Cabinetry & Millwork LLC

The next Small Business Council Meetingwill be held on February 13 at 7:15 am inthe Chamber Board room. Meetings areopen to all Chamber members. If you haveany questions regarding the Small BusinessCouncil, please contact Patrick Lee at NZone Sportswear (776-3234 ext. 201 or341-9177) or Trent Armbrust at theChamber (776-8829).

Small Business Council Update

Now that you belong, it's timeto learn more about the valuethe Chamber has to offer youand your business.

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

When: Tuesday, February 26th

Time: 7:45 am – Doors Open & Coffee Time8:00-9:00 am - Program

Where: Chamber Boardroom

Who Should Attend: The program is designed fornew members and newemployees of existing memberslooking to obtain a betterunderstanding of the ManhattanChamber and the many benefitsassociated with membership.

As an attendee you will havethe opportunity to:Meet and interact withMembership Division staff

Share information about yourbusiness with attendeesFind out how to begin utilizingyour Chamber membership;building on the reasons whyyou joined

RSVP online or by email tokim@manhattan.org.This members-only program islimited to 24 and free toattend.

The ball is in your court, yourchamber membership can beone of your greatest assets, butyou only get out what you putin. Stay involved, do not evergive up and use your chamberto help you win.

We look forward to having youjoin us on February 26th.

Sponsored by

Member Orientation: You Belong!What's Next?

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Military UpdateFebruary 2013 Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce Little Apple® Business Review Page 11

Our MRC has bounded into 2013.The Committee has defined itself in amore structured manner, has deter-mined the scope and mission of it’ssub-committees and has moved intothe New Year with many ideas andplans of action. Our programmingcontinues to grow and change as theneeds of our service members andtheir families adapt to the new mili-tary atmosphere.

Our Yellow Ribbon Socials continueto be the star of our MRC program-

ming. In January, we put together ourfirst ever “Proper Pin-ups” photoshoot. With the amazing donationsand partnering of Bellus AcademyLLC, Rockstar and Rogers,Gypsy’s on the Boulevard,Harry’s and our very own AutumnShoemaker. Yellow Ribbon Spouseswere treated to an evening of vintageglamour. We began the evening atBellus Academy, where each spousewas done up in vintage hair andmake-up, then dressed in vintage out-fits. We then travelled to Harry’s

where the group enjoyed wonderfulfood and drink as AutumnShoemaker photographed them in“Proper Pin-Up style.” The eveningwas showcased on WIBW andB104.7 and has received rave reviewsfrom the participants. Just anotherway for the Manhattan business com-munity to open itself in a unique wayto our military service members andtheir fami-lies.

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U.S. Senator Jerry Moran923 Westport Place, Suite 210

(785) 539-8973moran.senate.gov

Ribbon CuttingRibbon Cutting

Eggs andIssues

Sponsored by the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce

Saturday, March 27:30 a.m.

Union Pacific Train Depot

No admission chargeOpen to the public • Free coffee

In attendance will be Senator Hawk and Representatives Carlin and Phillips.

This event is partially underwritten for theChamber by:

at&t

Start your day off with breakfast and some early morning networking. Coffee and networkingwill begin at 7:15am followed by a breakfast buffet and speakers that will share informationabout local topics of interests to the community.

When you enter the event, be sure to shake hands with as many people as you can. The 15thperson to shake the hand of the “Mystery Member” will receive $50 cash!

Speakers for the event will include: • Frank Beer, 2013 Chamber Board of Directors Chair• Dave Lewis, Chair, Riley County Commission • Eric Cattell, Assistant Director for Planning for the City• Megan Umscheid, Sesquicentennial Coordinator for K-State’s 150th Celebration

This fast-paced, informative gathering is well attended so reservations are required and can bemade online at www.manhattanchamber.org or by calling 776-8829. The cost is $20 per member or $35 for non-members.

Sponsored by:

Thursday, February21st

7:15 – 8:30amat the Manhattan

Country Club

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