Spring 2015
CHAIRMAN | NEWS & NOTES When I think of Liberty, I see the vibrant heartbeat of a small town that has now grown up. I see a community that is thriving and attracting new families and new businesses. I see an education system that is building our leaders and innovators of tomorrow. I see state of the art medical facilities committed to healing, strengthening, and educating this community. Finally, I see community partners, small and large business leaders, and dedicated individuals that are committed to collaboration and teamwork. The focus and energy of these individuals is to continue to keep Liberty as a sought after destination to live, work, and place where one can enjoy a superb quality of life. I see the Liberty Chamber of Commerce as a solid foundation that supports these initiatives. The mission of the Liberty Area Chamber of Commerce is to foster economic opportunities and enhance community life in the Liberty area through member involvement-and that is what we are here to do. So what’s ahead for 2015? As a chamber board, we embrace this vision and have organized a variety of goals that will reinforce the underlying foundation of making Liberty the best it can be. We have raised our overall benchmarks for 2015 with regards to membership retention, membership growth, and the overall fiscal stability of the Chamber. As a chamber board & staff we plan to have a continued emphasis on these three targets and will work to continue adding value, providing education, and promoting
In This Issue:
Jennifer Malone 2015 Chairman of the Board
2 UPCOMING EVENTS 3 NEW MEMBERS 4 RIBBON CUTTINGS & GROUND BREAKING 5 CONNECTING MEMBERS TO MEMBERS
the chamber and its activities as one important step in growing your business and supporting the community we all hold dear to our hearts. At our annual retreat in November, the board felt it was important to establish another ongoing committee to assist with membership retention, growth, and overall promotion of chamber programs & benefits. This committee was titled the MVP Committee-which stands for Marketing, Value, and Promotion. One primary purpose of the MVP Committee is to review existing member benefits, determine who those benefits support, and explore and implement additional methods to support our very diverse member population. Look for evidence of this work in the creation, promotion, and execution of our research through programming and additional tangible benefits this year. With the MVP committee committed to Marketing, Value, and Promotion and our Ambassador committee focused on proactive touches to the membership -we believe our goals of growth and retention will be positively impacted and achieved in 2015 and your overall membership value to increase. Though we have solid leadership and programming, please know the chamber is only as strong as our membership. I encourage you to take a moment in the next week to review why you decided to join the chamber, what your membership means to you now, and how can we improve your overall experience as a member? Please share these reflections with us. Our board of directors is comprised of open-minded professional business men and women representing multiple industries in our community. By sharing your reflections with one of these board members or with our chamber staff, you are greatly assisting us in the work ahead for 2015. In addition, if you desire to be more involved in the chamberplease know, there are many ways to serve. Do not hesitate to contact us and become involved-many hands make for light work. Through service you will take advantage of your investment in the chamber, help to make our community stronger, grow your business, and make and build new friendships in our community.
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2015 Chamber Leadership OFFICERS Jennifer Malone - Chair Waddell & Reed Colleen Jones - Chair-Elect Liberty Public Schools
Tuesday, April 21, 3pm | Chamber 101
Marvin Davis - Treasurer KCB Bank
Are you new to the Chamber or a new employee at a Chamber member company? Are you a long-time member who would like to know what’s new at the Chamber? This is a great opportunity to connect with other new Chamber members, meet Chamber staff and learn more about your member benefits.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Liberty Area Chamber of Commerce, 1170 W. Kansas Street, Ste. H
Jimmy Rucker - Past Chair Re/Max 1st Choice
Shawn Barber CONRAD’S Restaurant & Alehouse
Please join us for our 26th Annual Golf Tournament, a fun-filled day of golf with players from the Liberty area!
Christina DeShields Carole Jones Agency
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
John Henrichs Liberty Hospital
Paradise Pointe Golf Complex Posse Course Smithville, Missouri
Trey Hilt Infinity Chiropractic & Acupuncture Nicole Hodge MidAmerica Nazarene University Jeremy Johnston Withers, Brant, Igoe & Mullennix Chris Jones Precision Collision Center Glenn Koch Hampton Inn Hotel Treise Miller Capitol Federal Roger Mose C.M. Mose & Son Dennis Walling Target Direct Marketing
CHAMBER STAFF Gayle Potter, President gaylep@libertychamber.com Shawnett Bricker, Administrative Asst. shawnettb@libertychamber.com Toni Eichholz, Membership Specialist tonie@libertychamber.com
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Registration 7:00 AM | Tee-off 8 AM | Lunch Following Play
Friday, July 3 & Saturday, July 4 | Liberty4thFest
Masters Level Grand Slam Chipping Beverage Hole Liberty isPutting getting ready up the skyLunch again- and Sponsor Sponsor Contest Contest Stand to lightSponsor Sponsor $3,000 $700 $300 $300 $200 $100 $100 you’re invited! 4 Golfers Logo on Gift Logo on Banner
4 Golfers Name on Banner
Contest is held before & during play and must be manned
Contest is held before & during play and must be manned
4 Available Stands must be manned
Activities/prizes & signage are provided by sponsor
Handouts and/or displays are encouraged
Join us in Historic Downtown Liberty and at William Jewell College as we celebrate the 4th of July.
YES, I would like to be a tournament sponsor: Masters Level Sponsor Beverage Stand
Grand Slam Sponsor Hole Sponsor
Chipping Contest Lunch Sponsor
Putting Contest Raffle Item Donation
Brought to you by: Liberty Area Chamber of Commerce Name: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The City of Liberty Business: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ William Jewell College Phone: ________________________________________________________ E-Mail: _________________________________________________ YES, I would like to play in the tournament:
Thanks to our Sponsors
Individual(s): $125 each Team of Four: $500 Contest Bundle: Putting, Chipping & Poker Run: $15 per player ______ (#) $__________ Mulligans & Raffle Tickets: $15 per player ______ (#) $__________
GOLFER 1 _________________________________________________ GOLFER 2 __________________________________________________
Biz over Breakfast
Business After Hours
GOLFER 3 _________________________________________________ GOLFER 4 __________________________________________________
Charge my Credit Card (all forms accepted) #_____________________________________________________________________________ Name on Card __________________________________________________________
Security Code ________________
Exp. _____________
Total $ __________________________
Questions? Contact Gayle Potter at 816.781.5200 or gaylep@libertychamber.com. Liberty Area Chamber of Commerce, 1170 W. Kansas, Ste. H, Liberty, MO 64068 Fax: 816.781.4901
All About You Therapuetic Massage • 407-9665 1170 W. Kansas St., Ste. I, Liberty, MO 64068
Anytime Fitness • 781-0017
888 Haines Dr., Ste. 100 Liberty, MO 64068
Bob Evans • 781-2628
8501 N. Church Rd., KCMO 64158
Candid KC Photo Booth • 913-543-5400 12641 Antioch Rd., #167, OPKS 66213
Golds Gym • 808-1909
8260 N. Ditzler Ave., KCMO 64158
Heartland Payment Systems • 838-2044 5735 N. Myrtle, Ste. 200, Gladstone, MO 64119
Jackson Family Dental • 429-5799 26 S. Village Dr., Liberty, MO 64068
Liberty Alliance for Youth • 679-5361 Liberty Economic Development Corp. • 883-2503 105 N. Stewart Ct., Ste. 200, Liberty, MO 64068
Mary Kay Cosmetics, MKroxy, Inc. • 665-2000 Morning Day Cafe • 883-8258 6 E. Franklin St., Liberty, MO 64068
No Worries Pet Care, LLC • 415-9267 Paradise Pointe Golf • 532-4100
18212 Golf Course Rd., Smithville, MO 64089
Principal Financial Group- Maglich • 913-553-6951 7300 W. 110th St., Ste. 220, OPKS, 66210
River Bend Auto Storage • 257-9955
15800 Industrial Dr., Independence, MO 64058
Rock of Hope Counseling • 287-1746 105 N. Clayview Dr., Liberty, MO 64068
Shield Security Systems • 896-2415 7111 W. 151st St., #30, OPKS 66223
The Urgency Room • 415-2828
1860 N. Church Rd., Liberty, MO 64068
Toytechs, LLC • 429-8697
1114 Southview Dr., Bldg. F, Ste. B, Liberty, MO 64068
Weed Man • 781-1300
6620 Royal St., Ste. A, PVMO 64068
Top Tips on Networking Networking is about building your contact base and is a long term strategy, not a short term sales pitch. • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Use the back of your business card to describe how your product or service can help people in business Sharpen your conversational and listening skills Ask open ended questions: Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, then listen Network with a view to building relationships Tell people about yourself in a powerful, positive and persuasive way, saying who you are and how you can help people in business Plan your networking and work your plan Make business friends, and keep an open mind to helping them Word of mouth is a powerful medium and your business contacts are more likely to remember you when an opportunity comes along, if you are clear about your business benefits Do your research - who is likely to be there and what do you wish to achieve? Turn up early and ask the organisers for introductions if appropriate Be prepared to give away free information and share your experience Introduce people to one another Follow up, take business cards and write reinforcing your verbal message Don’t be shy; it’s a business event so others will be open to you introducing yourself
Choose quality not quantity; the Chamber holds events at different interesting venues throughout the year, providing the perfect opportunity for our members to network.
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Corporate Safety Solutions held a ribbon cutting for the opening of their new location last fall. They are located at 1520 N. Church Road, Ste. C.
Long John Silvers/A&W celebrated their Chamber membership with a ribbon cutting in March. The restaurant is located at 1175 Elizabeth Street.
Wicklunds CARSTAR Collision Repair & Glass celebrated their new aluminum facility with a ribbon cutting in March. They are located at 941 Sutton Place.
Liberty Hospital Urgent Care Shoal Creek celebrated the grand opening of their facility with a ribbon cutting. They are located at 8300 N. Church Road.
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Share your business developments with your fellow Chamber members. Submit items that are limited to personnel news or changes, new ownership, merger or acquisitions, awards, change of location, expansions, remodeling, or sponsorship of community events.
KICKING CANCER OUT OF THE PARK!! Relay for life of Liberty Kick Ball Tournament. April 11th, 2015 Liberty-City Park 9 a.m. First Game 4 p.m. Championship Registration Deadline is 3/27/2015 click here for more information.
The Two And A Half Tenors: A St. Patrick's Day Concert Reprise March 22nd 2015 Belvoir Winery 1325 Odd Fellows Road, Liberty MO 64068 Social Hour-2:00 PM Showtime- 3:00 PM General Admission-$15.00 Tickets are $15 and available at Liberty City Hall, the Liberty Performing Arts Center, and on line at corbintheatre.org.
State of the City
In his 2015 State of the City address, Mayor Lyndell Brenton talked about the $280 million worth of investments happening in Liberty this year. A video of the presentation is on located on the City’s YouTube channel and can be accessed by clicking on the link above.
The City of
Photo credit: City of Liberty
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Annual Banquet Shoal Creek Golf Course hosted our Annual Banquet & Silent Auction on January 22nd. The evening started with a social hour while guests bid on the fabulous silentauction items.
the year before passing the gavel to Jennifer Malone. Once again, our members came together to celebrate success and to look toward the future with renewed excitement.
More than $3,600 was raised for the Liberty Community Scholarship Fund which provides scholarships to local high school seniors. The 2014 Member of the Year was Wicklunds CARSTAR and Donna Kay Taylor was named 2014 Volunteer of the Year. Outgoing Board Chair, Jimmie Rucker, gave a brief review of
Thank you to our Sponsors: Eagle Liberty Hospital Saint Lukes Health System Waddell & Reed Birdie G.M. Peters Agency, Inc. KCB Bank Mosaic Life Care at Shoal Creek Re/Max 1st Choice
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