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At a glance...Business After Hours . . . . . . . May 10Holiday Resort Adult Care and Rehabilitation2825 Resort Drive, 5-7pmRSVP dsmith@salinakansas.org or call 827-9301

Legislative Issues Meeting . . . May 12Chamber Visit Salina Annex120 W. Ash, 8:30-10am

Guns & Golfun (Guns Day). . . May 18Guns Day, May 18, 4:30-7:30pm, Kansas Training Center Simulation Building, 2929 Arnold Guns & Golfun (Golf Day). . . . . . . May 19Golf, Great Life Golf & Fitness 1800 Marymount Road, 8am Register: rhinde@salinakansas.org or call 827-9301

SculptureTour Salina 2012 Unveiling and Block Party. . . . May 19Salina’s Historic Downtown Lee District, 3-6pm

Business After Hours . . . . . . . May 24Holiday Inn Express 755 W. Diamond Drive, 5-7pm RSVP dsmith@salinakansas.org or call 827-9301

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OFFICIAL PUBLICATIONThe Salina Area Chamber of Commerce salinakansas.org (USPS 478-100) is published monthly by the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce, 120 W. Ash, Salina, Kansas 67401. Periodical Postage paid at Salina, Kansas. Subscription rate to members is $1.25 per year. Don L. Weiser, Editor. Consolidated Printing, layout and design. Postmaster: Send address changes to: salinakansas.org, PO Box 586, Salina, KS 67402-0586.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHAIRMAN Dan Mendicina, Philips Lighting Company VICE CHAIRMAN Todd Smith, K-Tron Salina CHAIRMAN-ELECT Clark Renfro, Bennington State Bank TREASURER Lisa McDowell, Central Mall PAST CHAIRMAN Todd Davidson, Hampton & Royce, LC PRESIDENT/CEO Dennis Lauver, Salina Area Chamber of Commerce Sherril Bieberly, Quilting Bee Stephanie Klingzell Carlin, KC&G Business Appraisal Associates E. Andrew England, St John’s Military School Robert Freelove, MD, Salina Family Healthcare Center Frank Hampton, Hampton Financial, LLC Dale Heuszel, Kennedy & Coe, LLC Mike Junk, Crestwood, Inc. Mel Kejr, Geoprobe Systems Derek Lee, Long McArthur Ford Trey Mowery, SunflowerBank Brian Richardson, Occupational Performance Corporation Jeff Thompson, Salina Vortex Betsy Wearing, Greater Salina Community Foundation Mike Weis, Weis Fire & Safety Jason Wells, DDS, Dental Care of Salina

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Lee District NewsBy Phyll Klima, Executive Director, Salina Downtown, Inc.

Sculpture Tour Salina 2012 to be Unveiled

SculptureTour Salina is an exciting exhibit of outdoor sculptures displayed in downtown Salina. Artists place their sculptures in the program for one year, May through April. All sculptures are promoted for sale to the public. Artists are eligible to win awards for Best of Show and People’s Choice Purchase Award.

The project is administered by the SculptureTour Salina committee, comprised of volunteers from all walks of life that work on this program all year long. The Tour adds artistic pizzazz to historic downtown Salina and helps to grow the economy by making Salina a more attractive tourist destination. As part of an arts-friendly community, the committee is working to make Salina a better place to live, work and play. The generosity of corporate sponsors, site sponsors and the new Friends of SculptureTour Salina make the project possible. The 2012 Charter Sponsors are Long McArthur, Sunflower Bank, Crown Distributors and The Bank of Tescott. For complete sponsor information, go to www.sculpturetoursalina.com.

In 2012, 24 works from across the United States comprise the exhibition. Come join us for their unveiling during the Block Party on Saturday, May 19 (see insert). Then come back throughout the year to enjoy the sculptures, and ultimately cast YOUR vote for the People’s Choice Purchase Award.

Artist Symposium Added!Sculpture Tour Salina is hosting a Sculpture Symposium May 15-18, preceding the

unveiling. Four artists will create stone sculptures right before your eyes. Spillman Plaza 220, South Santa Fe Ave, will be buzzing with activity for four days as world renowned stone sculptor and educator, Glenn Zweygardt leads the symposium. The symposium is free and open to the public.

Born and raised in northwest Kansas, Mr. Zweygardt has been an active sculptor and educator for over 40 years. He received his BFA from Wichita State University and MFA from Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore, MD. He was the chair of the Sculpture Department and now serves as emeritus Professor of Sculpture at New York State College of Ceramics, Alfred Station, NY. Christine Ehnmann, NY, Rich Bergen and Dee Warren both of Salina, will also be creating stone and mixed media sculptures during that week. All four sculptors have agreed to donate their work to Sculpture Tour Salina.

Mike Hoppock, STS Chairman credits the partnership of two businesses and the four artists for making this happen in Salina. “US Stone Industries, LLC, Saint Marys, KS has donated the native Kansas limestone and Capitol Federal Foundation has awarded a grant to help cover a portion of the cost of our first annual sculpture symposium,” stated Hoppock. “We are excited to have the community meet the artists and learn how they create their art.”

For more information, see the insert or contact Visit Salina at 827-9301, ext 138.

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INSIDE DENNIS’ HEAD

Kraft Manor Barber Shop, 1841 S. Ninth, has been in business for 60 years, and celebrated with a Chamber Ribbon Cutting and Open House. Kathy Tickle is the owner.

Tri Rivers Property Management recently relocated to 321 N. Twelfth, and celebrated with a Chamber Ribbon Cutting. Rachel Dix is the owner.

Read more Blog, Blog, Blog at www.salinakansas.org.

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April 27, 2012Giving away $1,000 - #2 - Over 40 teams signed up for the Art Rush Scavenger Hunt on 5.3.12. Contact rhinde@salinakansas.org for more info.Giving away $1,000 - #1 - Mark Benson with Kansas Truck Center won big at last night’s Business After Hours. MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN.

April 23, 2012Point I just made to a retail prospect: “It takes a lot longer to drive 90 miles in Cincinnati Ohio than it does in Central KS.”

April 19, 2012People underestimate our global economy. Just left an event @ a local business. Hosting customers from Japan, Europe, Canada, and across USA.Ourofficeisprocessingordersfor$4,820ofSmoky Hill Silver that will be given away on Admin. Asst. Day, Wed. April 25th (hint)

April 16, 2012KS College Press Association is having its convention in town now. A panel of Salina Young Professionals is speaking to them today!The work crew is arriving in our west parking lot. Prepping some stuff for the 2012-2013 Sculpture Tour Salina. A visual improvement!

April 13, 2012Ross Dress for Less: Welcome to Salina! We are glad to have you here and we look forward to you opening your doors!Now leaving local manufacturer w/ 39 employees. “Biggest backlog of orders since 2007”Ticket sales are good for this event: http://ping.fm/sbDCl Don’t miss out!

April 10, 2012This just in: Longhorn Steakhouse to open 5.14.12. The day after Mother’s Day.

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CHAMBER NEWS

Will you be Ready?

Michael Alsup William Combs

Disaster Planning The Red Cross Ready Rating Program The Red Cross Ready Rating Program is a free, web-based membership program designed to help businesses, organizations and schools become better prepared for emergencies. Members complete an online self assessment of their current readiness level and receive immediate customized feedback with tips to improve preparedness.

The Red Cross helps members get better prepared with these five manageable and important steps:

Commit to preparing. Make preparedness a priority by committing to become a

Member and take the online assessment. Conduct a hazard vulnerability assessment. Gather information about internal risks and external threats

that could impact your organization’s ability to respond to a disaster and recover.

Develop or enhance an emergency response plan. Create a plan describing the steps your organization or

school will take to protect employees, staff and students before, during and after an emergency.

Implement your emergency response p1an. Follow through on recommendations for improvement and

integrate preparedness into your culture. Help others. Commit to help your community prepare for emergencies.

Servicemembers of the Month and Patriot Businesses of the Month are SFC Michael Alsup, sponsored by Tucsons Steakhouse, and Technical Sergeant William Combs, sponsored by SeaPort Airlines. For more information on the Patriot Business Program, sponsorship, or to nominate a servicemember, please

contact the Chamber office, 827-9301 or visit www.salinakansas.org

Upcoming Military Affairs Council events:

• Guns & Golf Weekend, May 18 & 19. Guns Day, Friday, May 18 4:30-7pm, Kansas Training Center Simulations Building, 2929 Arnold Ave. Come and go schedule. Refreshments served. Experience simulators and virtual combat training.

• 2nd Annual Golf Tournament, Saturday, May 19, Great Life Golf & Fitness, 1800 Marymount Road. Four person scramble (room for only 10 more teams). 8am registration, 9:30am shotgun start, 12:30pm lunch. $200 per team. Includes green fees, carts, lunch and prizes.

For more information on either event or to register for the golf tournament contact, Rachel Hinde at the Chamber office, (785-827-9301 or email: rhinge@salinakansas.org.

Why Prepare?Disasters happen. At home, at work, even at school. With

a preparedness plan in place, your business, organization or school can:

Minimize losses during an emergency Having an emergency plan in place allows you to respond

more quickly and efficiently to contain costly situations. Enhance productivity The Ready Rating Program offers tools and resources to

help employees, faculty and staff become prepared at home, enabling them to return to work faster.

Gain Trust By being proactive about emergency preparedness,

your business, organization or school demonstrates a commitment to not only your employees and students but also the community as a whole.

15-40% of businesses fail following a natural or man-made disaster. Source: Insurance Information Institute.

Membership BenefitsThe American Red Cross will provide the tools and resources

to make executing the program convenient and practical for any organization or school:

Evaluation of organizational preparedness with the Ready Rating Assessment too;

Access to an information-rich Ready Rating Program Guide developed by Red Cross experts;

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CHAMBER NEWS

TVCC Champs (continued on pg 7)

Volunteers Wanted: KSHSAA 4A State Baseball and Softball Visit Salina is pleased to host the KSHSAA 4A State Baseball and Softball Tournaments

May 25-26. Baseball will be played at Dean Evans Stadium, and softball will be played at Bill Burke Park. A total of 16 teams will arrive in Salina for the event over Friday & Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend. Eight teams will compete at each tournament. Baseball will begin on Friday with games scheduled at 11am, 1:30, 4 and 6:30pm. Saturday the semi-finals will play at 10am and 12:30pm, followed by the consolation game at 3pm and the Championship at 5:30pm. Softball will also begin on Friday with two games at 5pm and two games at 7 pm. Two semi-final games will be played on Saturday at 10am, with the consolation game at noon, and the Championship at 1pm. As teams qualify, go to www.kshsaa.org for bracket updates.

“These KSHSAA 4A State tournaments are great for Salina”, stated Tiffany Benien, Visit Salina Sports & Events Mgr. “Salina traditionally hosts the class 4A State events not only in baseball and softball but also football, volleyball, wrestling and basketball. All of these events bring great athletes, coaches, and fans that stay, shop, dine and experience Salina. Hosting the State Baseball and Softball tournaments is a major project for Visit Salina, and achieving success with the event would not be possible without scores of dedicated volunteers.”

Volunteers will be needed to help sell tickets, t-shirts and programs, announce, scorekeep, replenish water coolers, and retrieve foul balls. If you would like to volunteer please contact Tiffany by phone (785) 827-9310 x 130 or e-mail tbenien@salinakansas.org

Visit Salina estimates the direct visitor spending for the tournaments will exceed $307,000.

Crestwood, Inc., 601 E. Water Well Road, sustained significant damage to their operation when a portion of their roof was removed by a tornado June 11, 2008. Mike Junk, president/CEO, stresses the importance of having a written disaster plan, and making sure all employees are aware of what to do in case of any emergency. Crestwood’s plan includes contingencies for many scenarios including severe weather, flood, chemical spill and intruder among others.

Immediate customized feedback and recommendations to improve preparedness; Optional public recognition of a commitment to preparedness through a Member

listing on readyrating.org; Ready Rating Program Member Seal to display at your facility;

The Red Cross Ready Rating Program can guide a business, organization or school with simple, measurable steps to become better prepared for emergencies. The Red Cross has information, tools and resources to assist in improving disaster readiness. For more information, visit readyrating.org or call 877-715-0123.

Final Legislative Issues Meeting May 12

The final Legislative Issue Meetings with our local Saline County Legislative Delegation will be held Saturday, May 12, 8:30-10am at the Chamber’s Visit Salina Annex, 120 W. Ash.

Senator Pete Brungardt and Representatives Charlie Roth, Tom Arpke, and Steven Johnson have been invited to attend. The format of the meeting consists of remarks from the legislators, questions from the audience, and closing remarks from the legislators.

Come and get an update of what has occurred in the State Legislature this year. The meetings are sponsored by AT & T. They are free and open to the public.

Chamber Planning International Trip

The Chamber’s second international trip will be a 10-day, eight night adventure to England, Scotland and France, October 9-18.

The trip includes round-trip air transportation from Chicago into London Heathrow Airport and a flight from Manchester to Paris; professional host during the entire trip upon arrival in London; daily breakfast and four dinners; motor coach transportation for the entire trip with English speaking guide; first class hotel accommodations for eight nights; site visit via coach to Greenwich along with walking tour; full day tour of London with a visit to the Tower of London; one-half day tour of Edinburgh, Scotland, a tour of Versailles Garden and Apartments; and a city tour of Paris with the Louvre Museum, Eiffel Tower, and Versailles Gardens. Participants will also tour businesses in England with a connection to Salina--- Great Plains Manufacturing, Vortex Valves and K-Tron.

The cost is $3,195 per person, double occupancy, and includes all hotels, some meals, day trips and air fair from Chicago. The reservation deadline is Friday, June 15.

Information sessions have been scheduled for Tuesday, May 8, 5pm, and Thursday, May 10, noon, at the Chamber’s Visit Salina Annex, 120 W. Ash. For more details and reservations contact Sandy Cole at the Chamber, (785) 827-9310, ext. 123 or email scole@salinakansas.org.

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In The NewsNEX-TECH will be holding a seminar Thursday, May 24, at Candlewood Suites, 2650 Planet Ave., to demonstrate smart phones, tablets and laptops. A Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) allows employees to use these mobile devices to their fullest potential. Call Trisha at 877-625-7872 to register.

TIM ROGERS, A.A.E., executive director of the Salina Airport Authority, was recently presented with the American Association of Airport Executives Distinguished Service Award. The award is one of AAAE’s highest levels of recognition. It is presented as a reflectionofoutstandingaccomplishmentsinthe recipients’ professional and personal lives.

THE UPS STORE franchise network has been honored by the U.S. Postal Service at the National Postal Forum for its participation in Every Door Direct Mail, which provides small businesses with a cost-effective way to send direct mail. Last year, The UPS Store announced it was collaborating with the U.S. Postal Service on Every Door Direct Mail to help support direct mail growth along with its own objectives of growing its print business and supporting local small businesses. Using this service, small businesses can work with their local The UPS Store center to create, print and distribute high quality direct marketing pieces to every address in a designated neighborhood. For more information, contact Bryan Vaughn, The UPS Store, 1648 S. Ohio, (785) 822-0772.

DANIEL R. SAULNIER,financialadviserwithAmeriprise Financial, 1825 Fawn, has been recognized by RiverSource Life Insurance for assisting clients use annuity solutions to help planforamoreconfidentretirementin2011.Inadditiontovariable,fixedandincomeannuities,Dan has knowledge on a variety of topics and strategies including retirement, tax and estate planning, and asset management strategies.

STUJO’S CARWASH has added two new services at their State & Broadway location. A self-service undercarriage wash wand has been added to clean residue, grime and dirt from the underside of cars while applying a corrosion inhibitor. Afterwards, persons can blow dry their clean car with their new Turbo Dry wand, with 180 mph nozzle air speed! Stuart and Jan Johannes are the owners.

AMBER RENFRO AND EMMA BIXBY “The Renfro Team,” sales associates with Coldwell Banker Antrim, Piper-Wenger, REALTORS, have been recognized as the Number One Team* in Kansas in 2011 for independently ownedandoperatedaffiliatedcompanies.Also,they have been recognized as an International Diamond Society Team with Coldwell Banker. They can be reached at www.SalinaArea Homes.com, or 785-820-7472.

THE SALINA SYMPHONY will present “Symphony at Sunset,” an annual event scheduledforthefirstSaturdayinJune.ThefirstconcertwillbeheldJune2onthestepsofthe Eisenhower Presidential Library in Abilene. This date was selected to mark D-Day and honor veterans. Admission is by donation. Food vendors will be available for dinner. Prior to the concert, a “Meet and Greet” reception with Ken Hakoda, Music Director/Conductor, will be held in the Library. Cost is $20/person. For reservations, send a check to Eisenhower Presidential Library, P.O. Box 339, Abilene, KS 67410, Attn: Symphony Reception. Reservation deadline is Thursday, May 24. Additional details may be found at www.eisenhower.archives.gov or www.salinasymphony.org.

MIKE NEUSTROM, owner of Prair ie Lavender Farm of Bennington, is a founding member of the United States Lavender Growers Association (USLGA). The mission is to support and promote the United States lavender industry through research, education, networking and marketing. Mike has been serving on the board of directors and is treasurer of the new organization. Contact Mike at 785-488-3371.

New MembersSALINA INSURANCE SERVICE157N.Ninth•DebBurt (785) 825-8600 debbraburt@sbcglobal.net

HAPPYFEET LEGENDS OF CENTRAL KANSAS514S.Ninth,Apt.K•DavidOuderkirk (785) 452-8795 evad989@gmail.com

STATE FARM INSURANCE1101S.Ohio,SuiteC•DauaneBriggs (785) 827-8600 dauane@dauanebriggs.com

JAY AND LINDA GRAVES521 S. Estate Drive (785) 404-6543 graves11@cox.net

HAYS ACADEMY OF HAIR DESIGN115S.Fifth•LenMelvin (785) 833-2280 len.haysacademy@gmail.com

WICHITA AIRPORT AUTHORITY2173 Air Cargo Road Wichita,KS67209•ValerieWise (316) 946-4700 vwise@wichita.gov

COTTON BOTTOM BABY1909HagemanAve.•LauraLeslieLoder (785) 404-6650 cottonbottombaby@gmail.com

HOPE FAMILY CARE, PA807E.Prescott•LubnaAhmed,MD (785) 833-2030 sdougherty@salinaneuro.com

MEMBERSHIP NEWS

GOT NEWS? Do you have news to share about your business or organization? Email dweiser@salinakansas.org and we’ll publish it in an upcoming issue of salinakansas.org.

Toni Thompson

Ambassador of the Month Toni Thompson, vice president/commercial loans at BANK VI, has been named “Ambassador of the Month” for April. She received the honor by securing two new members during the month.

Toni is in her first year as a Chamber Ambassador. “Toni has been a great addition to our Ambassador team,” stated Pat Foster, Ambassador Chairman. “She is very professional, outgoing, and enjoys promoting the benefits of Chamber membership. She will play a key role in helping us reach our goal this year.” For her efforts, Toni will receive a $25 Smoky Hill Silver Gift Certificate. Congratulations Toni!

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VISIT SALINA

As we plan for the primary travel season, and during National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW), it’s a great time to reflect about the tourism industry. What does tourism mean to you? Whether it’s taking a fun trip with the kids, a long weekend with your buddies, or

an international trip with the Chamber, most people think of tourism in terms of taking themselves somewhere. But how often do you think about what tourism brings…to our state, to our community, to our economy?

Quick thoughts:- 2,000+ jobs in the Salina area are related to tourism- 600,000+ visitors plan an overnight stay in Salina hotels each year- Overnight stays generate $20,000,000+ in hotel room revenue in Salina each year- Tourism is a $5.4 BILLION industry in Kansas, creating 148,945 jobs

Let’s follow the money. A family from out of town comes to Salina for a sports event, bringing NEW dollars that were earned in their hometown. They rent hotel rooms (averaging $60-$120 per night), dine in restaurants (multiple meals at a time), and buy fuel and snacks at convenience stores. Between games, they visit the zoo (admission and gift shop purchases), do some shopping or take in a movie or exhibit. Maybe they decide to stay an extra night to see a concert. It doesn’t stop there. Those NEW dollars enable the hotel, restaurant, stores and attractions to purchase from their suppliers -- food companies, linen services, utilities, contractors and others. Those NEW dollars allow them to employ desk clerks, wait staff, cooks, dishwashers, ticket sellers, retail clerks, and managers, creating payrolls within the community. Those employees also buy goods, services, real estate and pay taxes here. The payoff continues, and it all started with NEW dollars brought to our economy through tourism!

SAFECON Takes Flight in SalinaKansas State University Salina will host the National Intercollegiate Flying

Association’s annual Safety and Flight Evaluation Conference (SAFECON), May 14-19. Portions of the event will be held at the Salina Airport Authority’s Building 614, the runway, the Kansas National Guard’s Ekert Hall, and First Covenant Church.

Not only will SAFECON 2012 increase traffic at the airport, it will increase traffic at local businesses, as it will bring nearly 700 competitors, coaches, volunteer judges, and sponsors to Salina for the week. Welcome these visitors to Salina!

Visit Salina will launch a summer promotion during NTTW, May 5-13, 2012, including an exciting contest! Like us on Facebook for those upcoming announcements!

MarqueeWelcomesDC3 ProjectClass ReunionsFamily & Friends of Salina GraduatesSAFECON Nationals May 14-19KSHSAA 4A State Baseball and Softball Tournaments May 25-26

Recent groups Visit Salina worked with, and the estimated visitors’ spending they created in the community:

KS Emergency Management $47,622

KU Transportation Research$9,365

Kansas Technology Student Assoc$59,250

Propane Marketers$8,930

KHIMA$16,130

Rotary PETS Training$112,380

Salina Slugfest Baseball$83,875

KS Associated Collegiate Press$37,175

NARFE$37,395

AARP$14,512

KS Disc Golf Assoc$12,772

KS Meat Goat Assoc$12,642

Dennis & Don, Do My Job!

REFRESHMENTS • TOURS • DOOR PRIZES For reservations call 827-9301 or email dsmith@salinakansas.org

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120 W. Ash, P.O. Box 586 • Salina, KS 67402-0586785-827-9301 • fx 785-827-9758 • www.salinakansas.orgHELP US KEEP YOUR ADDRESS CORRECT If address is wrong in any respect, please correct directly on the label and return to Chamber of Commerce. Thank You!

Holiday Resort Adult Care and Rehabilitation 2825 Resort Drive

Thursday, May 10 5-7pm • $5 per personDOOR PRIZES (MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN) $100 CASH ATTENDANCE DRAWING $500, $500, $1,000 MEMBERSHIP DRAWING

Holiday Resort is celebrating the success of their Rapid Recovery Unit which opened last fall. They have served hundreds of guests in their hotel-like rehabilitative environment to meet their patient’s goals to get back home. They are a 5/5 star facility with a passion to provide dignity and compassionate care to the people they serve whether they live with them long-term or are here for a short stay. They are also honored to be partnering with Eaglecrest, an assisted and independent living community, along with Caregivers Home Health. They can now provide an excellent continuum of care no matter what the needs are for the geriatric community

Holiday Inn Express & Suites 755 W. Diamond Drive

Thursday, May 24 5-7pm • $5 per personDOOR PRIZES (MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN) $100 CASH ATTENDANCE DRAWING $500, $500, $1,000 MEMBERSHIP DRAWING

Holiday Inn Express & Suites is the newest and most modern Hotel in Saline County. Conveniently located off I-70, the hotel is minutes from the heart of Salina and a short drive to the Salina Municipal Airport. Amenities include a complimentary hot breakfast, and each room is equipped with a microwave,refrigerator,flatpanelTVandfreewiredand wireless high-speed internet. The hotel also hasaheatedindoorpool,fitnesscenter,businesscenter and guest launder. Their meeting room can accommodate up to 60 people.

Come out, network with fellow Chamber members, and see and hear about Holiday Resort Adult Care and Rehabilitation and the new Holiday Inn Express!

Dennis Lauver, (right), president/CEO of the Chamber and Don Weiser, senior vice president, were temporary DJ’s at KJIL Radio as part of the Dennis & Don “Do My Job program. If you would like Dennis andDonto“doyourjob”forafewhours,contactDonWeiserattheChamberoffice,827-9301,oremaildweiser@salinakansas.org

An inexpensive direct-mail marketing tool for Chamber members will be June 1. Toparticipate,delivertotheChamberoffice,1,500pre-printed8½x11flyers (notfolded)advertisingyourproductorservice.TheChamberwillthenmailtheflyers to the entire membership.Costis$95.Newmembersgettheirfirstmailingfree.Thedeadlinetohaveyour flyerstotheChamberofficeisMay 21.Don’t miss this opportunity to market your product or service to Chamber members and reach a powerful business group with this low cost direct mail program.Questions?ContacttheChamberofficeat827-9301.