The Manhattan, Junction City, and Wamego Chambers of Commerce joined together for the annual 2013 Leaders' Retreat at the Sheraton Overland Park Hotel on January 18 -19, 2013.

This year's highly retreat focused on our region's economic development opportunities and was facilitated by Jonathan Sangster, Senior Managing Director with Atlanta based CBRE Consulting. Mr. Sangster is recognized as a leading national business location and site selector consultant who has expertise in workforce analysis, operational analysis, and negotiation of state and local economic incentives. Some of his current clients include:

• American Pharmaceutical Partners
• Arbonne International
• Arby's
• Bell South
• Caterpillar
• Cox Communications
• Siemens Healthcare
• Tennessee Valley Authority

For details, contact Brandy Carpenter at (785) 776-8829.