Junction City Area Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours
January 2018 Still Available! 
It is down to the wire for January BAH and the chamber is allowing
ANY member who is interested to host!
  Business After Hours is an interactive way to showcase your business and feature your offered goods and services with Chamber members. BAH is held every third Thursday of the month, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the host business location. Host must meet the following requirements: Minimum capacity of 50 people, ability to provide food and non-alcoholic beverages at no cost
(alcoholic beverages may be provided with or without cost)
If you would like to host in January please contact the Chamber office at 785.762.2632 or EMAIL
To stay up to date on all upcoming events
 


Did you know?
You can become a Limestone Sponsor for only $500. Benefits include:
Recognition and logo on website homepage
Weekly recognition in Chamber Chat
Framed recognition in the Chamber Office
Two tickets to JCACC Annual Dinner (February,1st)
Two tickets to New Teachers Breakfast (August)


Upcoming Chamber Events
Annual Dinner
"Celebrating Junction City"
The Chamber's Annual Meeting is an opportunity for Chamber Members to review the past year and focus on goals for the upcoming year. Incoming Board Members are officially seated to their new positions, and awards are presented to the Ambassador of the Year, Business of The Year, Tourism Advocate of the Year, and the Eldon L. Hoyle Econimic Development Award.
--Standing Together, Building Together-- 
Register Here

Interested In Becoming a Sponsor?  
 Show your support for the Junction City Area Chamber of Commerce 2018 Annual Meeting/Dinner, and get great exposure in the Junction City business community. Sponsorship levels include:

Diamond Sponsorship Level $1000
Emerald Sponsorship Level $750
Ruby Sponsorship Level $500
Sapphire Sponsorship Level $250

For a full description of the sponsorships opportunities please click  HERE


Annual Dinner Award Nominations
Due: Thursday, January 4th by 5:00 p.m.
 
The Junction City Area Chamber of Commerce is taking nominations for awards to be presented at Annual Dinner
 "Celebrating Junction City" on February 1st, 2018.
 The Awards include: 
 

Business of the Year
Citizen of the Year
Tourism Advocate of he Year
Eldon L. Hoyle Economic Development Award
 
For a full description of the awards and submission process please click  HERE
Flint Hills Regional Leaders Retreat
Friday & Saturday, January 19 & 20
The Junction City, Manhattan and Wamego Chambers of Commerce will come together once again for the annual 2018 Regional Leaders Retreat on January 19-20, 2018. Join other business leaders at the Embassy Suites and Olathe Convention Center to discuss regional issues relating to Market Street Research findings; Our regions future; Fort Riley; K-State; workforce; regional economic development and community updates, roundtable discussions and numerous networking opportunities.

 

Register Here

Registration may also be completed by contacting the chamber via email or call 785.762.2632
Agenda
Jingle Mingle
Wednesday, December 20th, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Mark your calendars for the Junction City Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Jingle Mingle. Stop by for good food and good company as we celebrate the holidays with our amazing members and volunteers that made 2017 a successful year!


Upcoming Community Events
1st Infantry Division Band Concert
Friday & Saturday, December 15&16, 7:30 p.m.
The 1st Infantry Division Band performs a free holiday concert to celebrate the season in style! You will be captivated as they perform a variety of Christmas music. Join us for this holiday concert full of jolly classics and the traditional sounds of the Christmas season.
 
Wreaths Across America
Friday, December 15th, 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Please join us for National Wreaths Across America Day, as we remember and honor our fallen heroes. The wreath laying ceremony will be conducted by the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association. Representatives from the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion will also be in attendance. Wreaths will be placed at the Kansas Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Purple Heart Memorial, POW/MIA Memorial and the Law Enforcement Memorial.
 
Click Here for More Information
United Way of Junction City-Geary County
Often time we ask ourselves, what can I do? What difference can one person make? The truth is, one person can make a BIG difference. Click here to find out how.

Freddy's Fundraiser : Wednesday, December 13th, 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Coach's Fundraiser : Monday, December 18th, 5:00-8:00 p.m.

Christmas for Kids: Saint Francis Community Services
This Christmas, most of us will celebrate the birth of Lord with a family dinner, Christmas carols, and presents under the tree. For the children at Saint Francis Community Services, we want to make Christmas special. Help us give children a day to remember by granting their Christmas wishes.
 
Military Discounts
The Military Affairs Division of the Junction City Area Chamber of Commerce greets, on average, 100 new soldiers each week to Fort Riley. In order to educate newly relocating soldiers on the great business opportunities and services available in Junction City, the Chamber is trying to organize a list of military discounts offered by chamber member businesses for soldiers and their families. If you or your business offers a military discount, or if you know of a business who offers a military discount, please email the Chamber at [email protected]. We will follow-up with all businesses by telephone to confirm the discount before sharing the completed list with soldiers. If you have any questions, please contact the chamber at 785-762-2632 or email [email protected]
Available Billboard Advertising
Thomas Outdoor Signs
If interested please contact:
 
Thomas Outdoor Advertising
902 Fair Lane, Manhattan, KS
Call 785.537.2010 or Email here







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In This Issue
Quick Links
Economic Development Commission
KANSASWORKS.com
Employment Opportunities
Know someone who would benefit from AUSA Membership?
Small Business Consulting 
Available for Chamber Members
Junction City Area Chamber of Commerce Economic Development helps support the SBDC in providing assistance free of charge to new and existing businesses. Services for those starting a business include business plan review, research and marketing assistance, licensing information, advice on preparing to meet with a loan officer and bookkeeping strategies. Existing businesses can receive help with finding new marketing opportunities including social media, growth/expansion, local, state and federal tax laws and regulations, trade opportunities, human resources and succession planning. Check out ksbc.ecenterdirect.com or contact Laurie Pieper our Washburn University representative at 785-587-9917 or [email protected]
 to get started today! Laurie has office hours every other Tuesday in our office.
Kansas State University launches noncredit Executive Education Programs
In an effort to create a concentrated, unique learning environment for executives that helps build high-performing and effective organizations, Kansas State University will launch a noncredit Executive Education program in fall 2017.
 
In a unique collaboration between Kansas State University Global Campus and privately-owned Aspen Business Group, K-State's Executive Education programs are designed for a variety of business leaders, with unique programs for high-level executives, middle managers and emerging leaders. Each of the programs consist of 12 day-long sessions that meet quarterly over a three-year period in Manhattan, Kansas.
 
The first program to launch, The Executive Coach, will begin on Oct. 19 and is targeting high-level executives who wish to take their organizations - and themselves - to the next level through proven and innovative leadership methods.
 
"This is a rare opportunity to plan for the future, determine how best to get there, and strategize about what's most pressing in each participant's business right now," said Russell Disberger, owner of Aspen Business Group and facilitator of the program. "It's a chance to gain new insights from other executives in other industries and other parts of the country. Participants will come away with prioritized, concrete action steps, new tools and capabilities and a plan for the next 90 days."
 
Those accepted to the The Executive Coach are hand selected by the Executive Education staff to ensure a good fit with the program and to ensure a diverse group of executives are selected from a variety of disciplines and industries.
 
Each workshop features a subject-matter expert from private industry or K-State faculty. The program features round-table discussions with an opportunity to network with your group, but also to work with a dedicated coach who provides one-on-one follow-up accountability sessions between workshops. This allows the skills learned to be integrated directly into the business operations of each participant.
 
"The program is designed to use lectures, business simulations and small-group discussions to foster collaboration with peers from various functions, industries and backgrounds," Disberger said. "As a result, participants will develop relationships that continue long after the program ends."
 
Billboard Advertising Opportunity
Billboard Sublease through March 2018
Located East bound on I-70 right before exit 298.  Image of location below.  If you or anyone you know is interested in this opportunity please contact the Chamber at [email protected] or 785-762-2632.

2017 Board of Directors
 
| Stan Hambright | Maureen Gustafson | Ty Arneson | Ben Bennett | Mick McCallister | Theresa Bramlage | 
|Karen Jameson | Clint Junghans | James Jacobs | Dr. Corbin Witt | L. J. Baker | Rich Jankovich | Brad Johnson |
Cornerstone Members
 
      
Keystone Members
 
  
Limestone Member
 
  
Junction City Area Chamber of Commerce | [email protected] | http://www.junctioncitychamber.org
222 W. 6th Street
PO Box 26
Junction City, KS 66441