June 2006 Newsletters
ABCDE
Monday Messenger
ABCDE – Better Together
Greetings! This is the twentieth edition of the Monday Messenger. Its purpose is to
bring you current information about the ABCDE project and area. If you have anything to submit for the newsletter, please send it to me at shannonthom@hotmail.com.
Next Meeting in August
The July ABCDE meeting will be cancelled due to the date following on July 3rd. Our next regular meeting will be held in August. Please let me know if you have any items for the agenda.
Atlanta
Farmer’s Market and Swap Meet
Atlanta will be holding a Farmers’ Market and Swap Meet July 1st from 5:30-7pm. It will be located downtown, in the street just South of the Branding Iron Café. We hope to have it the first Saturday of each month, at least through October. There will be no booth fees charged. So if you have something to sell or trade, come on up!! Pretty much everything’s allowed – food, crafts, vehicles, equipment, even critters. (The state has restrictions on rabbits, cats and dogs being sold/swapped, so those animals are not allowed.) And if you don’t have anything to sell or swap, come on up and we’ll send you home with something! If anyone is interested in becoming a vendor, please contact Julie Headrick at 620-394-2794.
More
From Julie….
Also, I heard some nice things at Farmers’ Market in Winfield about ABCDE. I was told by David Seaton (Courier/Traveler owner/editor) that we are considered the most productive economic development group in the state, maybe even the nation, at the present time. He’s on several boards, including the Cowley First board that Phillip and Vicki approached, and is very impressed with what’s been accomplished by our group. It is nice to see that our work is being noticed by not only our neighbors, but even state and nation (according to David) wide. So let’s give ourselves a pat on the back and keep moving forward! (Taken from an e-mail from Julie Headrick)
Dinner
and Music
The
Gathering Place in downtown Dexter will be open on Friday, June 30
starting at 5:30 p.m. for an evening meal and entertainment.
Mexican food will be served and Micah Thom will sing starting at
6:00 p.m. Micah is 11 years
old and was recently a finalist in the Rubbermaid Idol contest held
during the Winfield Country Roundup.
(Of course, I think she is great!!
Proud mom - Shannon)
Quad Enterprise Facilitation
At the ABCDE meeting last Monday, the organization voted to join the Quad Enterprise Facilitation (EF) project. A service of the project is access to a business coach, Jack Newcomb. Jack will be available to anyone in the ABCDE area starting July 1st. He will provide free, confidential businesses coaching. A training about EF will be held on July 18th at 6:30 p.m. in Burden. The ABCDE area must provide 6-10 interested individuals to serve on the Quad EF board. It meets on the second Thursday of each month. If you are interested in serving on the Quad board, please send me an e-mail.
Dexter BBQ
The annual Dexter BBQ will be held on July 8th. A fun run will start the day at 8:00 a.m. At noon, you can enjoy a parade followed by kids and adult games. The famous BBQ meal will begin at 5:00 and a dance will conclude the evening at 8:30. There will be several other activities throughout the day. The Dexter Economic Development Association will sponsor a Pie Tasting from 1-5 with an old fashion Pie Auction at 6:00 p.m.
End of the Trail Prairie Event
I heard that the first End of the Trail Prairie Event was a huge success. People came from all over to see the longhorn cattle drive, eat an authentic chuckwagon meal and be entertained by a real cowboy singer. This is a great event for our area with the potential to bring visitors from around the state and nation. More events are scheduled throughout the summer. www.cowboycrk.com
Burma Shave Signs
Have you driven into Cambridge lately? The Stockman Café has put Burma Shave signs on Highway 160 on both the west and east sides. They are really fun to read. Good job Cambridge!!
BAK
It sounds like Burden was a great host for BAK (Bike Across Kansas). I read in the paper many great things about the town’s hospitality and heard from a friend on the trip that Burden went above and beyond as a host. My friend said that she really enjoyed the woodcarver’s shop.
Upcoming Activities/Events
July 1 Atlanta Farmer’s Market and Swap Meet
July 8 Dexter BBQ
July 15 End of the Trail Prairie Event
ABCDE
Monday Messenger
June 19, 2006
ABCDE – Better Together
Greetings! This is the nineteenth edition of the Monday Messenger. Its purpose is to
bring you current information about the ABCDE project and area. If you have anything to submit for the newsletter, please send it to me at shannonthom@hotmail.com.
Quad Enterprise Facilitation
At the ABCDE meeting last Monday, the organization voted to join the Quad Enterprise Facilitation (EF) project. A service of the project is access to a business coach, Jack Newcomb. Jack will be available to anyone in the ABCDE area starting July 1st. He will provide free, confidential businesses coaching. A training about EF will be held on July 18th at 6:30 p.m. in Burden. The ABCDE area must provide 6-10 interested individuals to serve on the Quad EF board. It meets on the second Thursday of each month. If you are interested in serving on the Quad board, please send me an e-mail.
Dexter BBQ
The annual Dexter BBQ will be held on July 8th. A fun run will start the day at 8:00 a.m. At noon, you can enjoy a parade followed by kids and adult games. The famous BBQ meal will begin at 5:00 and a dance will conclude the evening at 8:30. There will be several other activities throughout the day. The Dexter Economic Development Association will sponsor a Pie Tasting from 1-5 with an old fashion Pie Auction at 6:00 p.m.
End of the Trail Prairie Event
Check out Cowboy Creek’s new website featuring their End of Trail Prairie Events! www.cowboycrk.com
Impact
of TravelKS.com on Your Business
The
following was taken from Travel Talk, an on-line newsletter sent out by
the Department of Commerce….
The
Travel & Tourism Division has communicated often with all its
industry partners about the impact web site listings have on travelers'
decisions to visit Kansas. We would like to take this opportunity to
take that communication a step further by giving you insight into
some specific opportunities you miss out on by not having a presence on
the web. Did you know that our public relations representative and
our international marketing representative use the web site as their
primary resource to develop itineraries for tour operators, travel writers
and press, and when responding to inquiries from this same audience?
Also, all Travel & Tourism domestic and international advertising
and all press releases use www.TravelKS.com in
the copy as a call to action.
Upcoming Activities/Events
June 24 “End of the Trail” Prairie Event
July 8 Dexter BBQ
ABCDE
Monday Messenger
ABCDE – Better Together
Greetings! This is the eighteenth edition of the Monday Messenger. Its purpose is to
bring you current information about the ABCDE project and area. If you have anything to submit for the newsletter, please send it to me at shannonthom@hotmail.com.
Small Business Development Center Workshop
A
business development workshop will be held in the ABCDE area TONIGHT,
June 12th at 6:30 p.m. entitled, “Meeting the 3 M's:
Learning the Basics of Marketing, Management and Money”.
If you want to start a new
business, the three M's are critical. The workshop offers essential
information about Marketing, Management and Money that will help you
assess the feasibility of your business idea and start writing your
business plan. Meeting the 3
M’s will be held in the evening at the Grouse Valley Trading Company in
Dexter. Cost:
$5.00.
Cambridge Community Celebration
You’re invited to a Community Celebration on Saturday, June 17 at the Cambridge Senior Citizens Center. Dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. (brisket, bunk house beans, coleslaw and desserts). A free concert featuring Barry Ward will start at 7:00 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs for a fun evening of relaxation and entertainment.
Quad Enterprise Facilitation
At the ABCDE meeting last Monday, the organization voted to join the Quad Enterprise Facilitation (EF) project. A service of the project is access to a business coach, Jack Newcomb. Jack will be available to anyone in the ABCDE area starting July 1st. He will provide free, confidential businesses coaching. A training about EF will be held on July 18th at 6:30 p.m. in Burden. The ABCDE area must provide 6-10 interested individuals to serve on the Quad EF board. It meets on the second Thursday of each month. If you are interested in serving on the Quad board, please send me an e-mail.
ABCDE
Membership
According to ABCDE By-laws, to be a member of the organization, you must fill out a membership form and attend at least one meeting per year. I’ll attach the membership form to this e-mail. The membership form can be return to Carol Black or myself. Everyone is welcome!!
Greetings from Headrick Greenhouse!!
We still are open evenings: Mon-Thur from 5:30 to 8:00 PM, and Fri and Sat from 10 AM to 8 PM at our Greenhouse. We have a very good variety of both annual and perennial flowers and grasses, and still have plenty of tomato varieties, peppers, cucumbers, squash, cantaloupe, and watermelon. We still have a good variety of hanging baskets and potted plants. We will have Sweet Potato starts this week. Many thanks to all who have already been to visit us here at Headrick Greenhouse. – Mary
Upcoming Activities/Events
June 12 Meeting the 3 M’s - SBDC Workshop
June 14 Bike Across Kansas, Burden
June 17 Cambridge Community Celebration
June 24 “End of the Trail” Prairie Event
July
8
Dexter BBQ
ABCDE
Monday Messenger
June 5, 2006
ABCDE – Better Together
Greetings! This is the seventeenth edition of the Monday Messenger. Its purpose is to
bring you current information about the ABCDE project and area. If you have anything to submit for the newsletter, please send it to me at shannonthom@hotmail.com.
ABCDE Meeting TONIGHT
The monthly ABCDE membership meeting will be held TONIGHT, 7:00 p.m. in Dexter. It will be held at the Grouse Valley Trading Company, who is offering a Mexican dinner starting at 5:30 p.m. if you wish to eat. There will be several guests at the meeting including Jack Newcomb, Quad Enterprise Facilitation and two representatives from Rural Development.
ABCDE
Membership
According to ABCDE By-laws, to be a member of the organization, you must fill out a membership form and attend at least one meeting per year. I’ll attach the membership form to this e-mail. The membership form can be return to myself or Carol Black. Everyone is welcome!!
Old Fashion Movie in Downtown Dexter
An old fashion movie will be shown in downtown Dexter on Saturday, June 10th. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the evening. This is a service of the Black Dog Festival. The nostalgic movie will be shown at 9:00 p.m. in the Dexter Park near the tennis courts. The movie will be free and concessions will be available. The Gathering Place will be open that evening for dinner also.
Small Business Development Center Workshop
A
business development workshop will be held in the ABCDE area on June 12th
at 6:30 p.m. entitled, “Meeting the 3 M's: Learning the Basics of
Marketing, Management and Money”. If
you want to start a new business, the three M's are critical. This free
workshop offers essential
information about Marketing, Management and Money that will help you
assess the feasibility of your business idea and start writing your
business plan. Meeting the 3
M’s will be held in the evening at the Grouse Valley Trading Company in
Dexter.
Greetings from Headrick Greenhouse!!
We
still are open evenings: Mon-Thur from 5:30 to 8:00 PM, and Fri and Sat
from 10 AM to 8 PM at our Greenhouse. We have a very good variety of
both annual and perennial flowers and grasses, and still have plenty
of tomato varieties, peppers, cucumbers, squash, cantaloupe, and
watermelon. We still have a good variety of hanging
baskets and potted plants. We will have Sweet Potato starts this
week. Many thanks to all who have already been to visit us here at
Headrick Greenhouse. – Mary
Upcoming Activities/Events
June 10 Old Fashion Movie, Downtown Dexter
June 12 Meeting the 3 M’s - SBDC Workshop
June 14 Bike Across Kansas, Burden
June 24 “End of the Trail” Prairie Event
July 8 Dexter BBQ
Next ABCDE Meeting -
TONIGHT - June 5, 7:00 p.m. ABCDE Membership Meeting, Dexter, Grouse Valley Trading Co.