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Northeast Kansas Enterprise Facilitation Newsletter containing project outcomes and featuring The Hotel Josephine in Holton, KSTRANSCRIPT
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Northeast Kansas Enterpr ise Faci l i tat ion Ini t ia t ive Volume 9 , Issue 1
January 2013
Project Outcomes:
(June 2, 2003 to December 31, 2012
Total Clients
Assisted: 820
Businesses Started:
71
Businesses
Expanded: 19
Jobs Created: 266
Businesses
Retained: 10
Jobs Retained: 80
Tune-Ups of Existing
Businesses: 65
For more information contact:
Facilitator Teresa McAnerney (785) 364-0583
Board Chair David Key (785) 336-2184
Visit: www.nekef.org
Built in 1889, by A.D. Walker, the
well preserved historic Hotel
Josephine in Holton, KS, is like
taking a step back in time. Come
in for the unique ambiance and
comfort and you will return again
and again for the impeccable
service! Since Lori Ford, and her
father, John Chiles purchased the
Hotel in May of 2011, they have
made customer service a priority.
“My father doesn’t know a
stranger” says Ford, “we both
enjoy making the guests feel at home
and comfortable.” While the
furnishings may be of the period,
there are many modern amenities to
accommodate the modern traveler.
The Hotel offers a complimentary
continental breakfast, cable TV,
wireless internet, private baths in
each room, a conference room,
elegant parlor and secluded outside
deck area.
“Lori and John are a pleasure to work
with and are genuine– that comes
across to the guests”, says Teresa
McAnerney of Northeast Kansas
Enterprise Facilitation.
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Step Back In Time at the Historic Hotel Josephine
Upcoming Events
ENTREPRENEUR SPOTLIGHT
February 7, 2013
NEKEF Board Meeting
6:00 pm Dinner/Meeting
The Fisher Center
Hiawatha, KS
January 19, 2013
Anniversary Celebration for
The Hotel Josephine
501 Ohio
Holton, KS
January 18, 2013
NEKEF Celebrates the
grand opening of the
Vintage Gypsy Boutique
12:00 pm - 521 Commercial
Suite B– Atchison, KS
501 Ohio Avenue
Holton, KS 66436
Phone: 785-364-3151
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ENTREPRENEUR SPOTLIGHT
Step Back In Time at the Historic Hotel Josephine
You are invited to join the party as Historic Hotel
Josephine celebrates their 123rd Anniversary! The
event is scheduled for Saturday, January 19th from
10 am to 1 pm. There will be refreshments served,
drawings for prizes and tours. Rumor has it that
John Chiles has purchased some snazzy clothes for
the event….a must see! Special rates are available
for the Anniversary weekend.
With Valentines Day right around the corner, think
now about booking your romantic get-away.
Packages are available.
Weddings, anniversary, family reunions, re-
treats; Book 3 rooms get 10% off; Book 4 or more
rooms receive 15% off
Construction workers special stay Monday through Thursday, 1 room with 2 beds; $200 plus tax.
*Discounts: Farm Bureau Members; $135 two night stay (tax included)
Senior citizen, Military, AAA, AARP 10% off
Hotel Josephine now has weekly rates for guests staying more than 2 weeks Call for pricing (785)
364-3151(weekly rates include private bath, TV, internet, breakfast, daily room cleaning, use of lobby,
deck, porch and utilities)
Girls Night Out Slumber Parties: Host 12 to 26 ladies: $35 per person (based on double occupancy)
includes pizza, pop, and your night stay: Use of Lobby party room, and conference room, available for
your speaker, games, watching movies or just to goof off.
The Hotel Josephine in Holton as it looked circa 1890.
Owners Lori
Ford with
Parents John
and Glenna
Giles are proud
to carry on the
tradition of
Hotel Josephine
In Holton