doniphan chamber features nekef in newsletter
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Doniphan County Resident Northeast Kansas Enterprise Facilitator
Libraries Aren’t Just Books Anymore
Meet Teresa McAnerney, a Wathena resident that serves as
the Northeast Kansas Enterprise Facilitator for The Northeast
Kansas Enterprise Facilitation (NEKEF). The NEKEF is a non-
profit organization which offers free and confidential business
coaching in Northeast Kansas. They are a group of over sixty
volunteers from five counties who care passionately about the
success and sustainability of our rural Northeast Kansas re-
gion. The Facilitation Board was formed in order to assist our
rural entrepreneurs in creating or maintaining their small
business ventures.
Each member of the Northeast Kansas Enterprise Facilita-
tion Board understands his or her role and duties because each has received board training,
prior to joining the Board. A select number of the initial board also received more intensive
training to further assist in project implementation. This training included how to effectively
work with entrepreneurs, how to create an entrepreneurial environment, how to leverage vari-
ous resources for entrepreneurs and how to properly support the Enterprise Facilitator. As time
goes on, the board continues to recruit and train new members.
The NEKEF Board usually meets once a month. During the meetings, the Facilitator will ask the
board for assistance with specific issues facing clients. The Board spends an hour brainstorming
resources and possibilities so that each issue can be successfully resolved by the client. The
board also monitors the progress of the project through monthly reports from the Facilitator on
client activities, including the number of new or expanded businesses, and new or retained
jobs. Once a year the Board conducts random client surveys to assess the project. If you are
thinking of starting a business, need assistance or want to just learn more about NEKEF, call
Teresa at (785) 364-0583, or email [email protected]
Doniphan County Library District #1 has made great progress in the last
few years. Big things have happened in the last 37 years since a small group
of ladies belonging to SLK (Seekers of Light and Knowledge) had a dream. In
1974 these ladies began to work at establishing a public library for everyone
in Doniphan County. The issue went to a vote and passed officially in 1975.
Since that time, the library has been growing and striving to meet the needs
of the people of Doniphan County by not only providing a wide selection of
books, but other materials as well. Visit their website at www.librarydistrict1.org to look at all of
the resources and services offered.
In order to make some much needed improvements, the Library Board is asking for help with
the Doniphan County Library District #1 Central Library Improvement Project. Your tax
dollars are used for the everyday cost of running the Library but aren't sufficient enough to pay
for renovation projects without raising taxes. The Library Board is not willing to raise your taxes
to acquire this money. The projected Goals are as follows: Phase 1: $200,00 by January 1, 2012
-New children’s room with heating/cooling and ADA family restroom, fire safety systems and
exits. Phase 2: $100,000 by March 1, 2012-Adult and genealogy area, storage room and back
exit hall, front lobby, fiction room, director’s office, improved restroom. Phase 3: $200,000-
Public meeting rooms, kitchenette, staff workroom, HVAC front of building, entrances and vesti-
bule, doors/ windows and remaining MEP improvements.
The Library appreciates donations of all amounts. Your donation can be given directly to the
Library District #1 Doniphan County or you may call 785-985-2597 for more
information. All donations are tax deductible and a receipt is available upon request.
For more information on the Doniphan County Chamber
of Commerce contact:
Craig Mosher President
785-442-6000 [email protected]
Links
Doniphan County Website dpcountyks.com
Volume 2 Issue 2
February 2012
Inside this issue
Enterprise Faciliation 1
Library Project 1
Executive Board 2
Grant Program 3
NEKCRED 3
Upcoming Events 3
Back to Health 4
Featured Members 4
Livestock Workshop 4
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2012 Chamber of Commerce Executive Board Members
Page 2 Doniphan County Chamber of Commerce
Rob Randall Doniphan West
Jessica Studer Wathena
Susan Goodwin Elwood
Mike Murphy Elwood
Marty Allen Highland
Lawrence Mays Executive Director
Craig Mosher President, Highland
Joel Euler Troy and Wathena
George Jorgenson Troy
Paul Rohde Troy and Wathena
Pam Ryser Wathena
Theresa Rohrer Wathena
Dan Means Elwood
Joyce Simpson Wathena
Terry Horner Troy
As your voice, the voice of business, the Chamber represents our members. Our commitment is to
advocate for favorable policies and legislation on important issues that affect you and your business. The
Chamber is committed to fostering an environment where economic development projects are encour-
aged and supported and a positive climate for local businesses to grow. A strong business community is
a catalyst to a dynamic area in which to live and work. If you have not mailed in your membership
dues for 2012 we encourage you do to so today. The Chamber would like to take this opportunity to
thank you in advance for your support and your commitment to the regional business environment.
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The monthly
NEKCRED meeting
was held at the Home
Place Restaurant in
Troy on January 10th.
If you are not fa-
miliar with NEKCRED, it is a board made
up of individuals from Atchison, Brown,
Doniphan, Jackson, Jefferson, Marshall,
Nemaha, Osage and Wabaunsee
Counties. The Mission Statement of the
Northeast Kansas Coalition for Regional
Economic Development is:
To identify, coordinate and implement
regional development efforts that will
strengthen the economy of Northeast
Kansas.
Each month the board meets for lunch
at a business in the different counties in
order to develop new and better ways
to meet the economical needs of the
businesses within their counties.
Upcoming Meetings and Events
Doniphan County Hosts Northeast Coalition for Regional
Economic Development (NEKCRED) Meeting
The state of Kansas has been awarded funds
for the Small Business Administration’s State
Trade and Export Promotion Grant (STEP).
These funds are available for export-related
activities which are likely to lead to export
sales within the next 12 months.
Kansas has been award $505,000 for 2011-
2012. Kansas companies, agribusinesses and
agricultural producers can apply for financial
assistance and technical support through the
Kansas Department of Commerce. Funding
can be approved for the following types of
activities:
*Designing/translating marketing products
and campaigns
*Support for trade show exhibits
*Training in various areas of exporting
*Assistance to participate in foreign trade
missions
*Assistance for foreign market sales trips
*Subscription fees for services provide by the
U.S. Department of Commerce and U.S.D.A.
The Kansas Department of Commerce and
the Kansas Department of Agriculture will
provide a 3:1 match to qualified and
approved companies under the STEP
program.
Application forms and additional informa-
tion can be found at:
KansasCommerce.com/trade and
www.KSDA.gov/marketing
For questions on the program, please
contact:
Nathalie Scharf, Kansas Dept. of Commerce,
9913-345-8072, or by email at
[email protected] or J.J. Jones,
Kansas Dept. of Agriculture, 785-296-3737 or
by email at [email protected]
NEK Enterprise Facilitation - Feb. 2, 2012, 6:00 p.m. Leona City Council Meeting - Feb. 2, 2012, 7:00 p.m. Big Rural Brainstorm - Feb. 3 & 4, 2012 in Newton, KS Wathena City Council Meetings - Feb. 6 & 21, 2012, 7:00 p.m. Commissioner’s Meetings - Feb. 6, 13, 21, 27, 2012, 8:30 a.m. White Cloud City County - Feb. 6, 6:00 p.m. Elwood City Council Meetings - Feb. 6 & 21, 2012, 6:30 p.m. Troy City Council Meetings - Feb. 7 & 21, 2012, 6:30 p.m. Troy Pride Meeting - Feb. 7, 2012, 7:30 p.m. Glacial Hills RC&D Meeting - Feb. 8, 2012, 1:00 p.m. KEDA Legislative Day - Feb. 9, 2012, 8:00 a.m. Freedom’s Frontier National Heritage - Feb. 9, 2012, 10:30 a.m. Highland Pride Meeting - Feb. 11, 2012, 9:00 a.m.
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Highland Pride Meeting - Feb. 11, 2012, 9:00 a.m. Mo-Kan Development Board Meeting - Feb. 13, 2012, 4:30 p.m. NECKRED - Feb. 14, 2012, 1:00 p.m. WRAPS Livestock & Waste Management Workshop - Feb. 16, 2012, 10:00 a.m. Chamber Executive Board Meeting - Feb. 17, 12:00 p.m. Heritage Commission Meeting - Feb. 22, 10:00 a.m. WRAPS Meeting - Feb. 23, 2012, 10:00 a.m. Historical Society Meeting - Feb. 23, 7:00 p.m., Elwood Sr. Center Mo-Kan Regional Council Board Meeting - Feb. 27, 2012, 4:30 p.m.
*Contact the Chamber Office to find out which meetings are open to the public
L-R- Lawrence Mays, Lyle Peterson, Linda Honeyman, Teresa McAnerney, Stephanie Watson,
Stefanie Leif, John Watson, Nancy Gafford, Gary
Satter
State Trade and Export Promotion Grant Program
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Page 4 Doniphan County Chamber of Commerce
Back to Health, located at 324 St. Joseph Street in Wathena, is having a Valentine’s Day Massage Special. You can get two 1-hour Massages for $80.00. This would make a great gift for your special someone. For more information or to make an appointment, contact them at 785-989-4644.
All American
Truck & Trailer
Repair, Inc.
*New Member Located at
402 S. 1st Street in Elwood. All American is a full service
repair facility for over the
road transportation. Contact Margaret Green at
913-365-5501 or email them
Sunflower Mobile
Homes, LLC
*New Member Located at 1008 Roseport
Road in Elwood. Sunflower Mobile Homes has been in
business for over 40 years.
They sell new and used mobile homes and specialize
in the transporting of all sizes
of mobile homes. Contact Alfred Devling at
913-365-3217 or email: [email protected]
Rock Ridge
Steel Co., LLC
*New Member Located at 901 Woodsdale
Road in Elwood. Rockwood Steel is a
relatively new business in
Doniphan County. They are a steel service center and
have new steel sales. If you
are need of their services, contact Dan Riley at
913-365-5200 or by email:
Allen’s Trailer Court
*New Member Located at
108 N. Iowa Street in
Highland. Allen’s Trailer Court
products and services are
rental property management. If you would like additional
information, contact
Marty Allen at 785-850-0805 or email him at:
Doniphan County
Electrical Cooperative
Association, Inc.
*New Member Located at
101 N. Main Street in Troy. Doniphan County Electrical
Coop provides high-quality
service at the lowest possible price for its customer owners.
Contact Arlan Mitchell at
785-985-3523 or you can email him at:
Rohrer’s Game Farm
Sporting Clays
*New Member Located at
1476 Lackenburg Road in Troy. It is one mile West and
two miles North of Troy.
Rohrer’s Game Farm has game birds and
sporting clays
For complete information contact Sandy Rohrer
at 785-985-2635
BMS Logistics, Inc.
*New Member Located at 1009 Vernon
Road in Wathena. BMS
began operations in 1987. With nine facilities in four
states with over 400 employ-
ees, they provide warehous-ing, contract filling and con-
tract packaging. Contact Dan
Bayer at 816-364-3995 or by email:
www.bmslogisticsinc.com
Flower Peddler
*New Member Located at 310 St. Joseph
Street in Wathena.
The Flower Peddler is a full line florist with a large
selection of beautiful gift
items, balloons and live plants. Call owner,
Karen Gaither at
785-989-3431 with your order .
McElwain Sprayers
*New Member Located at
105 E. St. Joseph Street in
Wathena. McElwain is an agricultural business that
offers crop spraying. For
information contact Floyd McElwain at 785-989-3500
or 816-387-7478. You may
also contact him by email: [email protected]
Wathena Pride
*New Member Wathena PRIDE is dedicated
to serving their community
and to encourage and assist volunteers in making
Wathena a better place to live
and work. They identify what they would like to preserve,
create, or improve for their
future. Contact Mandy Lundy or Kay Hewins by email: [email protected]
Sponsored by Missouri River WRAPS, Brown County Extension, Glacial Hills RC&D, Conservation Districts, KSU Extension and Research,
Kansas Rural Center When: Thursday, February 16th from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Where: Fisher Community Center, 201 Iowa, Hiawatha, KS
Maximize feed resources and reduce labor
Optimize use of livestock wastes
Increase production
Minimize impacts to rivers and streams Free Lunch Provided
Presenters: Dr. Dorivar Ruiz-Diaz, KSU Dale Kirkham, Kansas Rural Center Will Boyer, KSU Watershed Specialist Ed Reznicek, Kansas Rural Center Panel Discussion: “Local Livestock and Waste Management Systems” with David Zeit, Dean Rice, Nathan Geiger, Bill Foster. Please RSVP to 913-991-7942 or [email protected] so that lunch can be planned.
Valentine’s Day Massage Special Livestock and Waste Management Workshop
RELAX & UNWIND
Featured Chamber Members The Chamber Welcomes New Members in 2012