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The Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to helping our members grow and prosper.

Let us know about special recognition's and awards, expansions, moving announcements, new services, hiring, promotions, or other business-related news and we will post it on the Members in the News section of our website at no charge. Send your completed press release or news announcements to Dena Huff via email.

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• September 5, 2023 - Emergency Department provides excellence in care to community
• September 1, 2023 - Recovery Month with Pawnee Mental Health
• August 9, 2023 - Justin Jennings AIA achieves full licensure as a registered architect
  
• July 18, 2023 - Bartlett & West Awarded on the Forbes America’s Best Small Employers 2023 List
• July 17, 2023 - Childcare Business Accelerator Project Receives Grant
• June 7, 2023 - Flint Hills Discovery Center Foundation Announces Bison Sculpture for the Flint Hills Discovery Center
• June 4, 2023 - Accord Hospice to Present Screening of PBS Frontline Documentary Being Mortal with Panel Discussion
• May 25, 2023 - Manhattan Housing Authority & UFM Community Learning Center awarded $1.5M grant for new US Department of Labor 'YouthBuild' Program
• May 23, 2023 - Inpatient Rehab patient finds success after stroke
• May 19, 2023 - Midwest Dream Car Collection Recognized
• May 16, 2023 - Affordable Senior Housing Development in Manhattan, Kansas 
• May 12, 2023 - Chamber honors Schurle Signs 50 Years
• May 11, 2023 - Greater Manhattan Region Wins $1 Million NSF Engines Development Award
• May 10, 2023 - Changes implemented for Fort Riley Visitor access
• May 4, 2023 - Peterson & Whitney accept partnership roles at Anderson Knight Architects
• May 3, 2023 - Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan earning a Spring 2023 Leapfrog 'A' for safety
• May 1, 2023 - Leadership changes announced at UV&S
• April 21, 2023 - Brooks Yamaha Celebrates 50 Years
• April 18, 2023 - Local Manhattan Entrepreneur Expands Poo Squad Service to New Haven, CT and Hutchinson, KS
• April 14, 2023 - Chamber honors Schurle Signs 50 Years
• March 30, 2023 - Andrews & Associates Counseling To Host First-Ever Relationship Retreat
• March 15, 2023 - Underground Vaults & Storage Acquires DCE/Paramount4
• March 6, 2023 - Flint Hills Discovery Center Foundation Announces 2023 Friend of the Flint Hills Recipient
• March 2, 2023 - Aero-Mod, Inc. was recognized as America’s SBDC Kansas 2023 Small Business Exporter of the Year by the SBDC (Small Business Development Center)
• February 22, 2023 - Ryan Schurle of Schurle Signs joins International Sign Association Steering Committee
• January 19, 2023 - Bank, N.A. Announces Launch of New Small Business Lending Online Platform in Partnership with SmartBiz®
• September 1, 2022 - Ascension Via Christi Kansas' best overall, best hospital and health system employers, says Forbes
• August 23, 2022 - Kansas Governor Laura Kelly to Tour Foundation Park Nursing and Memory Care
• August 9, 2022 - MHK Play Studio - formerly ieDiscoveries - announces grand reopening set Sept. 1 at 910 Commons Pl. Manhattan, KS
• July 28, 2022 - Local Organizations Host Appreciation Events
• July 13, 2022 - Dillons Stores Offer New Annual Membership to Customers in Manhattan, Lawrence, and Junction City
• June 27, 2022 - Local Organizations Host Appreciation Events
• May 11, 2022 - Ascension Via Christi in Manhattan earns another 'A' Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
• May 6, 2022 - Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan adds orthopedic surgeon
• April 28, 2022 - Kevin Strecker to lead Ascension Via Christi; Don King to transition to leading Ascension Florida and Gulf Coast
• March 16, 2022 - Meadowlark Breaks Ground on New Project
• February 8, 2022 - McCownGordon Construction Adds Business Development Talent
• December 7, 2021 - Ascension Via Christi Hospital earns Best Hospital for Maternity Care recognition
• November 30, 2021 - Ascension Via Christi Hospital welcomes Dr. Seth Oliphant
• November 10, 2021 - Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan nationally recognized with an 'A' for the Fall 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
• November 8, 2021 - Attorney Andy Vinduska joins Addair Law, Chtd.
• November 1, 2021 - Andrew & Associates Counseling Announces Spring 2022 Relocation Plans
• October 28, 2021 - Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan celebrates 85 years on healthcare, service
• September 7, 2021 - Flint Hills Discovery Center Foundation Announces Upcoming Fundraising Event: Bison, Beef & Bourbon
• September 2, 2021 - Manhattan Public Library Names New Director
• August 18, 2021 - McNeill Hotel Company Announces Opening of Courtyard by Marriott in Manhattan, KS
• August 16, 2021 - ENR Midwest Ranks McCownGordon Top Construction Firm in Kansas
• July 28, 2021 - ARC Physical Therapy+ to Open New Clinic in Manhattan
• June 25, 2021 - Middle Brand Launch
• June 22, 2021 - KsFiberNet Announces Bruce Garrison as New President and CEO
• June 14, 2021 - June 2021 Third Thursday
• May 27, 2021 - Bayer Construction Co., Inc. receives 2021 Recognize Safety Excellence Award.
• April 22, 2021 - Raising Cane's News - Restaurant Recovery
• April 15, 2021 - Eat The Frog Fitness Grand Opening
• June 29, 2020 - Jamie A. Bosse, CFP, RFC, named to InvestmentNews'
   2020 40 under 40 List (PDF)
• April 28, 2020 - TFI Family Services (PDF)
• 02/07/2020 - Scooter's Coffee Opens First Location in Manhattan, KS (PDF)
• 01/09/2020 - Ascension Via Christi (PDF)
• 08/15/19 - Dunkin' of Kansas Hosts 2nd Annual "Cop on a Rooftop" Fundraiser in Support of Special Olympics Kansas (DOCX)
• April 11, 2019 - Becker's Healthcare recognizes Ascension Via Christi Hospital president (DOCX)
  March 22, 2019 - Manhattan Surgical Hospital (MSH) Recognized Nationally with "Five Star" Rating (PDF)
• January 24, 2019 - VFW Department of Kansas Voice of Democracy Winner (PDF)
• January 24, 2019 - KC Hopps raised nearly $19,000 in 2018 for community organizations (PDF)