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Did you know?
As a member of the Chamber of Commerce you apply for Affinity Partner Savings!
Affinity Partner Savings are tools to save your business money and the solutions to help you run it more efficiently.
FedEx: Save up to 70% on FedEx services, including shipping,
FedEx Office, and FedEx Freight.
Sam's Club: Receive an exclusive offer valued at $25 when you join or renew as a Business Plus Member.
www.uschamber.com/samsclub
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Wing It: Ribbon Cutting
Thursday, January 18th, 10:00 a.m.
Be sure to get there early. The first 100 individuals will get a $5 gift card!
Due to the size of the building, the ribbon cutting will be outdoors, so please dress accordingly.
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Joint MAC / MRC Breakfast
Thursday, January 25th, 7:30 a.m. at Riley's Conference Center
The deadline to register for the breakfast will be Friday, January 19th at 12p.m.
Cost of the breakfast is $12 per person or $10 for service members, payable by check or cash at the door, or online.
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Business After Hours : Junction City Bowl
Thursday, January 25th, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
The Hosts for the Chamber of Commerce's Business After Hours for January 2018 is Junction City Bowl! Join us to connect and learn with other businesses in the area.
Click Here For More Information
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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 Economic Development Award.
--Standing Together, Building Together--
Register Here
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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
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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 the Year
Eldon L. Hoyle Economic Development Award
For a full description of the awards and submission process please click
HERE
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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
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Upcoming Community Events
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Fort Riley Childcare Provider HIRING EVENT
Tuesday, January 9th, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
NOW HIRING ALL LEVELS OF CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANTS!
Pay: $12.14 with high school diploma or GED
Up to $15.00 PER HOUR depending on education and experience.
Interviews will be conducted during the event, so dress accordingly.
For detailed information click the link below.
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Jazz At The Junction
Friday, January 12th
Join us for Jazz at the Junction as Kathryn Allyn and Wayne Goins perform "Reaching for the Moon: The Songs of Irving Berlin." Kathryn Allyn is a native of the state of Kansas, and Wayne Goins is the Director of Jazz Studies at Kansas State University. Make your reservations early as seating is limited!
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Acoustic Junction
Saturday, January 27th
Come join us for an evening of Acoustic Guitar entertainment featuring some of the best local and regional singers and musicians! Come for awhile or spend the whole evening with us. Brought to you by people who like to listen to music.
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Darkness to Light : Stewards of Children Training
Monday, February 5th, 5:00p.m. - 7:00p.m.
Kansas Children's Service League is providing the Darkness to Light's Stewards of Children sexual abuse prevention training.
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This weeks highlighted job opportunity is
For more information on this job opportunity and many others, visit our website and search Job Postings.
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The Military Affairs Council is resurrecting the
"Serve and Save" Program.
Every month the MAC will work with two-four volunteer Chamber Member businesses who are willing to donate coupons and special promotions for new and relocating Soldiers. These promotions are not your typical everyday military discount.
These promotions are meant to be extra special and are for
NEW AND RELOCATING SOLDIERS ONLY.
This is an opportunity for new and positive exposure for your business and the Junction City Area.
Participating Chamber member businesses will be highlighted and promoted several days a week during the following:
Morning BRO welcomes- Several days a week, depends on the number of incoming Soldiers
(Audience: E5 and below)
Afternoon BRO welcomes- Every Wednesday afternoon
(Audience: all ranks, spouses attend as well)
MAC Minute- aired on JC 1420 KJCK on Friday mornings
(Audience: Junction City Area)
JCACC Website- participating business logos will be displayed monthly on the Serve and Save page
Social Media- Participating businesses will be recognized on all JCACC social media pages
If interested or have questions please contact Sean Flanagan by email or call 785.762.2632
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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]
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Available Billboard Advertising
Thomas Outdoor Signs
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If interested please contact:
Thomas Outdoor Advertising
902 Fair Lane, Manhattan, KS
Call 785.537.2010 or Email here
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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.
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| 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."
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