Manhattan Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting
September 8, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Attendance and Call to Order
Roll call: Christine, Donna N, Donna B, Dana, Kristy, Marie, and Justine
Absent: Justine
The meeting was called to order at 3:36 PM.
Approval of Consent Agenda
Motion: Marie Second: Kristy
- August 11, 2026 meeting minutes
- August Treasurer Report
- August Administrative Assistant Report
- Two new members this month: Charis Nutrition Counseling and Citgo Manhattan, bringing membership to 110.
- Planning for Taste of Fall and Holiday Bazaar is underway. Taste of Fall has six paid vendors, with reminder emails being sent to additional prospects.
- Holiday Bazaar has 15 paid vendors.
- A Welcome Bag reminder will be sent to the full Chamber early next week, with a mid-September deadline.
Old Business
- Banner final report - see Village letter; Subway fixed and up.
- IRS - Bruns said all good. The IRS requested meeting minutes.
- Ladies Night recap - More setup help is needed next year, along with walkie-talkies, bags, and a recap form. Overall, the event was fantastic and had a great band.
- Door lock - Emailed John; tabled for now.
Overview of Upcoming Events
October - Taste of Fall Artisan Market, October 3
Meeting with Kristen tomorrow.
- 12:30 PM setup - Mandie and Christine
- 1:00-3:00 PM - Marie
- 3:00-5:00 PM and 5:00-7:00 PM - Attendees should stop in and check on vendors; Kristy / Donna N at 5:00 PM
- 7:00-8:30 PM - Donna N and Justine; teardown and assist vendors out
- Giveaway: extra Ladies Night Out bags
- Vendors: nine paid; 12-13 accepted; last year had 20 vendors
November
- Snowman Stroll - November 1
- Light Up Manhattan - November 1
- Letters to Santa - November 30
- Holiday Bazaar - November 21; 15 paid and 32 accepted
- Friday night: 4:00-6:00 PM - Christine and Mandie; 6:00-8:00 PM - Christine and Mandie
- Saturday: 7:00-9:00 AM - Christine; 9:00-11:00 AM - Donna N and Marie; 11:00 AM-1:00 PM - Donna N; 12:00-7:00 PM - Donna B; 1:00-3:00 PM - Kristy and Dana; 3:00-5:00 PM - Christine
- Snowman Stroll - hot cocoa table?
December
- Hot chocolate and cookies - December 5; sponsored by Fellers, with Berkot's cookies
Mixers
- September 29 - Manhattan Historical
- October 27 - All Business Connect at the Hansen Center
- Future speakers: Jackie
Items for Discussion
- Mixer details - attached notes
- Ribbon cuttings advertising - email too
- Reminder - take notes on the sponsorship packet for the planning meeting
- October election - how to generate new interest; discuss at the next mixer
- Cleaning service schedule - quarterly; motion by Donna, second by Kristy
Board Members
- President
- Vice President - Ron A. veteran discount program; blast to members
- Secretary
- Treasurer
- Directors
The meeting ended at 5:14 PM.
Motion: Marie Second: Kristy
Committee Chairs
- Member Mixers - Dana
- Chamber All Business Connect meeting
- Welcome Bags - Donna N and Donna B
- Heritage Fest Craft Fair - Christine and Mandie
- Ladies Night Out - Kristy and Marie
- Taste of Fall craft show - Christine and Mandie
- Christmas on State - Marie and Kristy
- Holiday Bazaar - Christine and Mandie
- Snowman Stroll - Marie
Transcribed from the meeting record supplied by the Chamber. The original two-page document is also attached.
