Junction City April 21st After Hours at ......
Sunday, April 10, 2016
Historical and Archaeological Society of Fort Riley Lecture and Talk
Historical and Archaeological Society of Fort Riley
Lecture and Talk April 11 at 6:00 pm
Retirement of Eisenhower Library Director Karl Weissenbach
Retirement of Eisenhower Library Director
Karl Weissenbach
Karl H. Weissenbach, Director of the
Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum, and Boyhood Home in Abilene, Kansas,
will retire on June 3, 2016.
Karl has been the library's director since April 2008. As
director, Karl created the Kansas Town Hall, a public forum which brings
policymakers into dialogue with citizens. He led local officials in
establishing the Five Star Museum District, an innovative collaboration linking
Abilene's numerous cultural institutions into a more integrated visitor experience.
He also established the Symphony at Sunset,
an annual event at the Library to commemorate the service of General Eisenhower
and all World War II veterans.
Karl also led major commemorative programs of the 65th and 70th anniversaries of World War II, and was instrumental in establishing the Dwight D. Eisenhower-Harry S. Truman Presidential Highway along the Interstate 70 corridor between Abilene, Kansas, and Independence, Missouri. Among the many partnerships he forged during his tenure at the Eisenhower Library are relationships with the Kansas Humanities Council, American University, Rockhurst University, Kansas Wesleyan University, and Kansas State University.
In 2010, Karl received the Archivist's Award for Outstanding
Achievement for excellence in promoting civic literacy through public
programming. Karl was also recognized in 2010 by the Abilene Chamber of
Commerce as the Distinguished Business Person of the Year and received the
Kansas Governor's Tourism Award in 2011.
Karl began his National Archives and Records Administration career in the
microfilm reading room at Archives I when he was an American University
student. Over his many years with the agency, he served as Supervisory
Archivist of the Central Research Room, Director of the Nixon Presidential
Materials Staff, and Director of the Eisenhower Library.
Deputy Director Tim Rives will be acting director until a
new director is selected.
The Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum and Boyhood Home, a nonpartisan federal institution, is part of the Presidential Libraries network operated by the National Archives and Records Administration. Presidential Libraries promote understanding of the presidency and the American experience. We preserve and provide access to historical materials, support research, and create interactive programs and exhibits that educate and inspire.
Regional Hospital Gets Gold Award for....
Memorial Health System Receives Gold Award
The Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition and its Business Case
for Breastfeeding program has awarded Memorial Health System a gold award
for the support it provides its employees who are breastfeeding. This
award, the top ranking of three sponsored by the Coalition, recognizes
businesses that provide support services to their breastfeeding employees, to
include education as well as the time and space for employees to nurse and/or
pump breast milk at their workplace.
According to Brenda Bandy, director of the Business Case
for Breastfeeding program in Kansas, Memorial Health System received the
award for achieving a high level of support to employees by providing a ‘gold
level’ pumping room, allowing flexible time to pump, and instituting a policy
of breastfeeding support.
Pointing out that many breastfeeding mothers abandon
breastfeeding when they return to work because they lack the support and
appropriate facilities at their place of employment, Bandy said, “We want to
help change that unfortunate situation.” She cited research showing that
adequate support for breastfeeding employees benefits businesses through
savings in health care expenses, reduced turnover rates, lower absenteeism, and
increased employee loyalty. According to Bandy, employers that have
established support services for breastfeeding employees have reported a $3 for
$1 return on investment plus realizing a more productive working
environment.
Brenda Moffitt, Memorial Hospital Chief Nursing Officer,
educates MHS staff regarding the health system’s policy of breastfeeding
support and the availability of a pumping room. She states, “As a health
care provider, we understand the importance of breastfeeding and the many
proven health benefits it provides both mother and baby. As an employer,
we can have several staff members at any given time who have chosen to
breastfeed and our goal is to be as supportive of them in that effort in as
many ways as we can.”
The Business Case for Breastfeeding is a program to
assist employers in developing or enhancing support service for their
breastfeeding employees. The Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition is a
non-profit 501(c)3 with the mission of working collaboratively to promote and
protect breastfeeding in order to improve the health of Kansas families.
Sunday, April 3, 2016
What in the World is Going on Down There?
What in the World is Going on Down There?
Traditionally, in Kansas, economic growth incentives have
been up to communities to develop and evaluate on their own. Now, that can be a tough row to hoe with all
the other things facing them. More and
more they are relying on “cost benefit analysis” reports to decide on what
businesses they offer these incentives and what businesses don’t qualify for
any incentives. While that is certainly prudent, “cba” reports can take a long
time and sometimes opportunity is missed but, along with that, “cbas” simply
look at the “black and white”, if you will.
By the numbers, what benefits does this business bring in dollars and at
what cost? What if we began to look at
economic development and incentives differently? As the legislators and other
folks that are the “powers that be” ponder on what to do with the State’s
budget, one of the topics that comes up frequently is diminishing economic
development opportunities for cities and counties. This can be really detrimental to our future
growth.
The Dickinson County Economic Development Corporation’s
Executive Board has given the okay to consider what is called a “pilot
project”. This project will look at
other data, evaluate and quantitate it then analyze the results to determine if
there are other things we can do to attract, promote and support business that
may not show up immediately in black and white numbers but that can “boost” new
and existing businesses. DKEDC requested
a small amount of funding from the City of Abilene and Dickinson County to be
able to conduct this pilot project and report back to them. One of our goals is to hope that, by looking
at other factors, we can attract business that may not reflect an immediate
“cba” but that can also not have the long term financial commitment that is often
used now, for example, a ten-year tax abatement. Could a different approach bring different
results? Well, frankly, we don’t
know. We certainly have a good idea but
that is what pilot projects are all about so the contributions from the City
and County are, in essence, buying the resulting data and can use it to plan
incentives, development and recruitment of future business.
Now, let’s get down to business! The Dickinson County Economic Development
Corporation is conducting this pilot project to identify and quantify the
impact on commerce of a new “anchor” business in downtown Abilene. An
“anchor” business is one that is strategically selected and placed in a
location that is dead, dying or struggling for the purpose of pushing consumer
traffic back into that area and reviving the energy and (yes, of course)
consumer spending. That anchor business
will occupy the property at 301 N. Broadway Street, a location “smack-dab” in the
middle of downtown. The business will need to be selected as one with the
potential for high traffic and volume and must be attractive to both local
consumers and tourist traffic. We will begin measuring the increase in
consumer traffic and retail sales in the neighboring commercial blocks. A
baseline of current retail traffic and sales will be established for
comparison. There will be much more data collected and compiled that will
be used to report and analyze. In my
opinion, the best part of our project?
DKEDC is not providing any financial support for the ongoing renovations
of the building or to its owner, but we appreciate that, while standing the
cost of renovation from his own pocket, he is willing to work with DKEDC to
allow us to potentially place a business in his building. It is an attention-getter and located in a
perfect place for an anchor. As to any
more specifics on a future tenant, that information is not currently available
but we anticipate it will be soon!
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Seward's Wood and Sharratt Sign at Wayland Baptist
Seward's Wood and Sharratt Sign at Wayland Baptist
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Eisenhower Marathon 5-Star Festival
Eisenhower Marathon 5-Star Festival
Register (if you haven't already): http://
CNN's Race for the White House Series Screening Opportunities at the Eisenhower
Eisenhower Presidential Library hosts CNN's Race for the White House Screening Opportunities
In partnership with CNN, the Eisenhower Presidential Library will host two screening opportunities of the Race for the White House "Clinton
v. Bush" episode on Wednesday, April 6. The first screening is set for 1
p.m. in the Visitors Center Auditorium of the Eisenhower Presidential
Library. The second opportunity will be held that evening at Kansas
Wesleyan University Fitzpatrick Auditorium in Salina at 6 p.m.
Race for the White House is a thrilling six-part CNN Original Series narrated by Academy Award winner Kevin Spacey. Using rare archival footage, interviews, and stylized dramatizations, each hour-long episode tells the story of one iconic campaign for the Presidency of the United States. From powerful speeches to the dirty tricks and Machiavellian schemes, Race for the White House captures the drama of a high-stakes presidential election and its impact on politics today. The series is executive produced by Spacey and Dana Brunetti (House of Cards). Episode Description:
With
George Bush leading in the polls following the Gulf War of 1991, few
Democrats wanted to run against the incumbent Republican President.
Governor Bill Clinton saw his chance, but his initial popularity was
severely dented after being accused of both adultery and avoiding the
Vietnam draft. Bush was facing a challenge from conservative Republican
Pat Buchanan and independent Ross Perot. Clinton's brand of fast-paced,
aggressive responses to attacks, devised by James Carville and Paul
Begala, allowed him to keep going after being knocked down. Bush,
meanwhile, was split between the demands of the Oval Office and the need
to get him on the campaign trail. Hopes that he might win came to a
head at the famous Richmond Town Hall Debate where America saw Clinton's
extraordinary ability to win over voters.
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About the Eisenhower Presidential Library
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The Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum and Boyhood Home, a nonpartisan federal institution, is part of the Presidential Libraries network operated by theNational Archives and Records Administration.
Presidential Libraries promote understanding of the presidency and the
American experience. We preserve and provide access to historical
materials, support research, and create interactive programs and
exhibits that educate and inspire.
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Plan & Finance Your Business Workshop
Plan & Finance Your Business
Wednesday, April 20th
6:00 – 8:00pm
Dorothy Bramlage Public Library
230 W. 7th Street – Junction City, Kansas
Cost: FREE
Registration: Please contact the Dorothy Bramlage Public Library at 785-238-4311 to register.
Are you interested in
starting or growing a business? Join the Junction City Area Chamber of Commerce
Economic Development Commission and the Washburn Small Business Development
Center for “Plan & Finance Your Business”. This free seminar covers steps
to develop a business plan and the financing sources available to small
businesses.
Topics covered include:
· Key Components of a Business Plan
· Researching Your Plan
· Creating Financial Projections
· Local Revolving Loan Funds
· Federal (SBA & USDA) Loan Programs
· Best Practices for Approaching Investors and Banks
Questions: Contact
the Junction City Area Chamber of Commerce (785) 762-2632
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