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Jefferson City Trip 2 Member News 3 Member Testimonial 4 Candidate Forums 5 New Members 6 Ribbon Cuttings 7 March Calendar 8
It Makes Cents to Do Business with Members
Chamber leadership encouraging member-to-member business This year the Lee’s Summit Chamber leadership has made it a priority to promote doing business with members. New initiatives include: • Member Marketplace emails • Member News & Events emails • Smartphone Deals • Testimonial promotion • ...and more In mid-February the Chamber sent out the first member Marketplace email, and received a great response from businesses wanting to participate in the future. The Marketplace is a monthly email that allows six businesses the opportunity to promote a special deal or discount to members. The cost to participate is $25. Be on the lookout for these emails that will be sent the second Tuesday of every month. Questions about the Marketplace can be directed to Cathy Young at cyoung@lschamber.com.
During the month of February the Chamber also rolled out the Member News & Events email. This monthly email gives members a venue to promote seminars or special events they are planning to our database of over 1400 member representatives. The cost for an ad is $25. Coming this Spring Chamber members will have the opportunity to promote deals for free on the LS Chamber Smartphone app. Look for more information on how to upload your deal later this month. The Chamber is also promoting testimonials of strong connections that our members have made that have generated business. See inside for a great member-to-member testimonial. If you have a story to share, contact Gina Seibel at gseibel@lschamber.com.
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LEE’S SUMMIT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE • 220 SE MAIN STREET, LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64063 • 816.524.2424 • LSCHAMBER.COM
2012 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Member-to-Member
OFFICERS Diane Forte, Chair Dean’s Trophies, Shirts & Awards Bob Glaser, Chair-Elect Summit Bank of Kansas City Carolyn McKnight, Treasurer University of Central Missouri Lynn Hinkle, Chair Emeritis Great Southern Bank
Now more than ever, our members and residents will be encouraged to use Chamber members as much as possible. Our community’s economic health relies on the success of local businesses. When it comes down to it, it’s not about spending more money - it’s about spending it here. Just like you, our members care about the future
VICE CHAIRS Rodney McBride, Community Development John Knox Village Jane Monroe, Membership Development Embrace the Grape Beverage Catering Joe Stasi, Business & Economic Development Saint Luke’s East -Lee’s Summit
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CHAMBER STAFF Nancy Bruns, President Mark Dickey, Vice President Gina Seibel, Director of Communications Chrissy Symes, Director of Special Events Cathy Young, Director of Member Services Kathy LeChien, Administrative Assistant Nedra Hoover, Bookkeeper Marilyn Pemberton, Part-time Assistant
The next time you are looking for a product or service, we encourage you to choose a Chamber member. Together we can keep our local economy strong. You can access our online membership directory at lschamber.com or on the free LS Chamber smartphone app.
The Pavilion at John Knox Village, 400 NW Murray Road
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EX-OFFICIO Steve Arbo City of Lee’s Summit Carl Chinnery, Legal Counsel Chinnery, Evans & Nail, PC Dr. Fred Grogan MCC-Longview Dr. David McGehee R-7 School District Mayor Randy Rhoads City of Lee’s Summit
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BOARD MEMBERS Phyllis Balagna Steppin’ Out - The Studio Bill Baird The Baird Group John Beaudoin Lee’s Summit Journal Vicky Cundiff Turf’s Up-Weed Man Melinda Hadley-deBoer The Culture Coaches Marcus Henley Bukaty Companies Brian Hutchin UMB Bank Paul McClain Freedom Wealth Advisors Tyler Morehead Morehead Agency LLC Chip Moxley W.C. Tingle & Company Dr. Emmanuel Ngomsi All World Languages & Cultures & Worldlink 360 Robert Pendland CE2L-Certified Energy/Environmental Labs Debbie Starke Eastland Community Foundation Deborah Swank Kansas City Power & Light Jeffrey Williams Heritage Companies
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Each year the Chamber accepts nominations for the Res in Motus (Business in Motion) Business of the Year awards. Join us at this month’s luncheon as the top three candidates for each category are revealed. Plan to spend some additional time visiting the applicants’ displays; they will be open from 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Buffet lines will open at 11:30 a.m. Reservations can be made online at lschamber.com under the Chamber Events tab, or by calling 816.524.2424. Deadline is March 16 at noon. Registration is required.
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Legislative Day in Jefferson City The Chamber’s Annual Legislative Day in Jefferson City is set for April 11. The cost is $60 per person. This all-day trip features a train ride to the Capitol, educational opportunities, sightseeing and networking.
Association of Trial Attorneys and Metcalf Bank.
Attendees will also hear from legislators and state officials and enjoy a private reception.
Limited space is available; you may register online at lschamber.com or call 816.524.2424.
Sponsors for the day include Bank of Lee’s Summit, KCP&L, Missouri
Members Making Waves John Knox Village Hires New CFO After conducting a nationwide executive search John Knox Village has hired Richard Kim Klockenga as chief financial officer. A seasoned continuing care facility executive with nearly 15 years of senior healthcare leadership experience, Klockenga will assume his new duties at John Knox Village on April 30. “Kim not only brings a proven track record for enhancing profit and revenue
growth, but he also has an intimate understanding of the continuing care environment,” said Daniel Rexroth, chief executive officer, John Knox Village. “We’re confident in his ability to ensure the long-term financial strength of John Knox Village.”
“John Knox Village was seeking an accomplished financial leader with a ‘big picture’ perspective, an operational focus and finely honed strategic planning skills. Kim was a perfect fit,” according to Dr. Kathy Noland, vice president of senior executive search for B. E. Smith, the leadership solutions firm that conducted the nationwide CFO search for John Knox Village.
Prior to joining John Knox Village, Klockenga was vice president and CFO of Friendship Village of Schaumberg in Schaumberg, Ill., where he led the financial and information technology functions for the organization’s parent facility and four subsidiaries. He also served as vice president and CFO of Woodstock Christian Life Services in Woodstock, Ill.
Klockenga earned a master’s degree in business administration at Lake Forest Graduate University in Schaumberg and a bachelor’s degree in accounting at Kent State University in Kent, Ohio.
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Arvest Bank Expands Footprint in Kansas City Metro Area Arvest Bank recently announced that it signed an agreement to acquire nearly all the assets and liabilities of Union Bank.
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The acquisition will double Arvest’s assets and branches in the Kansas City area. “This was a way for us to expand our footprint,” Mark Larrabee, Arvest president and CEO in Kansas City, said in an interview. “We have a couple branches in
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Have news about you or your business that you would like to share? Send press releases and photos for consideration to gseibel@lschamber.com
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R-7 Administrative Office 67 Farmer’s Insurance-Weeda Agency 39 Billy Goat Industries, Inc. 18 Perkins Restaurant & Bakery 14 Unity 14 Farmers Insurance & Financial Services- 11 Blau Agency Summit Ridge Apartments 11 Kansas City Title 10 The Fristoe Group-”HR on Demand” 10 A & D Heating & Cooling 9 Cosentino’s Price Chopper –Lakewood 9 HSMC Wealth Management, LLC. 9 All World Languages & Cultures, Inc. 8 Bott Radio Network 8 The Culture Coaches 8 ViraCor-IBT Laboratories 8 Boan Heating and Cooling, Inc. 7 Photography by Teresa 7 Henry’s Antiques, Collectibles & Tea Room 6 One Good Meal 6 Summit Business Solutions, L.L.C. 6 Alpha Title 5 Morrow, Willnauer, Klosterman, 5 Church L.L.C. New Longview Apartments 5 The Medicine Shoppe 5 White, Allinder, Graham, Buckley & 5 Carr, L.L.C. Adjust 4 Life Wellness Center 4 Emergent Care Plus 4 Liberty Tax Service 4 First Presbyterian Church of Lee’s Summit 3 Summit Pointe Financial Group, LLC 3 Control Service Company Inc. 2 Friends of Langsford House 2 Liberty Electrical Contractors, Inc. 2 Rausch Coleman Homes 2 Saint Luke’s Home Care and Hospice 2 State Representative Mike Cierpiot 2 STS-Summit Technical Solutions, LLC 2 Todco, Inc. 2 Truman Heartland Community Foundation 2 Verity Valuation, LLC 2 CE2L-Certified Energy/Environmental Labs 1 City Scrap Metal, Inc. 1 Firestone Complete Auto Care 1 Konica Minolta Business Solutions 1 Liberty Mutual 1 MG Machine Inc. 1 Saint Luke’s Surgicenter - Lee’s Summit 1 Summit Ridge Apartments 1 Unity Hotel & Conference Center 1 US Bank-Longview 1
Member-to-Member Testimonials “Through the Chamber I have gotten to know Carolyn McKnight with the University of Central Missouri Summit Center very well. As a result of our contact we have initiated several UCM-MCC partnerships that are mutually beneficial to our organizations and our students. We have even taken the unprecedented step of jointly advertising our dual admissions program for MCC Students planning to complete a four year degree at UCM. We think this is a good example of collaboration to improve opportunities for area residents.”
Commerce Bank, 301 SE 291 Hwy, invites you to join them for a March Madness themed Chamber After Hours on Thursday, March 8, from 4:30-6 p.m. Enjoy adult beverages, appetizers and door prizes.
~submitted by Dr. Fred Grogan President of MCC-Longview Have you made a great business connection with a member? Email your story to Cathy Young, cyoung@ lschamber.com.
What is Chamber After Hours? CAH is a great way to end a busy work day with refreshments and the potential for new leads! Register to attend this free event online at lschamber.com
12 Reasons to be a St. Bernard March 6, 2012 • 3:30–4:30 p.m. • John Knox Village, Manhattan Room Presenter: Paul Welsh, The St. Bernard Principle • Sponsor Midwest Computech European traders seeking a dog company to help them cross the Alps in treacherous weather will probably choose St. Bernard LLC because they’ve specialized in that since the 1700s. Did you know most specialist companies outperform generalist competitors? They gain higher margins, can compete in a wider geography, have simpler elevator speeches and market more cost effectively. During this seminar Paul Welsh will share
12 strategies how to become the St. Bernard in your industry. Register for this free seminar online at lschamber.com under the Calendar of Events tab.
Empower Yourself. Shape Your Community.
Tuesday, March 6 & 13, 2012 • 6–7:30 p.m. • Gamber Center • 4 SE Independence Avenue Take advantage of this opportunity to ask questions of the six candidates that are vying for two open seats on the Lee’s Summit City Council. Get informed and make an educated vote on Tuesday, April 3! The March 6 forum will address Community Enhancement issues including: cultural arts, city branding, tourism, sustainability, life-long learning, health & human services and more. The March 13 forum will focus on Community Advancement issues including: development, redevelopment, transportation, economic incentives/job creation, local government and more. District One Candidates Robert Binney, Robert Dye, Jacquelyn Gates and Wesley Veasman District Three Candidates Paul DeWalt and Derek Holland
These forums are presented by the Lee’s Summit Chamber in partnership with the Lee’s Summit Journal
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The 2012 Chamber Golf Classic is set for Friday, June 22 at WinterStone Golf Course. This tournament is sponsored, in part, by Summit Publications.
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Downtown Lee’s Summit’s Emerald Isle St. Patrick’s Day Parade Downtown Lee’s Summit’s Emerald Isle St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 10, 2012.
Join members on March 27 from 7:30-8:30 a.m. for a Chamber Before Hours at Sprint PCS, 1567 NE Douglas Street.
“Bits O’ Blarney” is the parade’s theme.
The event will feature a Sprint into Spring theme. The first 30 guests will receive a free goodie bag, and there will be plenty of spring themed door prizes!
Join Chamber Chair of the Board, Diane Forte, and walk with the Chamber’s vehicle this year! Meet at the Lee’s Summit High School parking lot at noon. Feel free to bring candy to give to the children - there’s always a huge crowd! The parade is organized by Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street, Inc. (DLSMS) and sponsored by the Bank of Lee’s Summit and the Lee’s Summit Journal.
DLSMS is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to the revitalization of Downtown Lee’s Summit. For more information about the parade or Downtown Lee’s Summit, visit, downtownls.org or call 816.246.6598.
CBH is a great way to rise and help your business shine. It's a good idea to bring plenty of business cards for these easy-going, unstructured sessions. RSVP online at lschamber.com under the Calendar of Events tab.
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Apollo Products, Inc. Brenda Faulconer 2255 NW VIVION ROAD RIVERSIDE, MO 64150 (816) 741-5700 E: cnelson@apollohairsystems.com www.apollonow.com Do Drop Inn Susan Pfeiffer 22 SW 3RD STREET LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64063 (816) 525-7806 E: spfeiffer@kc.rr.com Express Calibration Services Mike Sage 1803-5 SW MARKET STREET LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64082 (816) 246-9292 F: (816) 246-9295 E: msage@expresscal.com www.expresscal.com Gigi Hill Bags Elaine Hinderks 407 SW WARD ROAD LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64081 (816) 351-6448 F: (800) 971-7212 E: elaine6823@gmail.com www.gigihillbags.com/elaine6823
Guadalajara Cafe Marco Diaz 410 SE 291 HIGHWAY, # M LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64063 (816) 246-0055 F: (816) 246-0245 E: madiaz413@hotmail.com www.guadalajaracafegroup.com HUMAN Healthy Vending Operating Partner Brian Buford PO BOX 1137 LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64063 (816) 935-9871 F: (816) 246-6792 E: brianb@humanvending.com www.HealthyVending.com McGrath Heating & Cooling Jennifer McGrath 250 S GEOSPACE DRIVE INDEPENDENCE, MO 64056 (816) 257-7377 F: (816) 257-0040 E: mcgrathhvac@yahoo.com Northwestern Mutual Derek Clemens 1301 NE HORIZON DRIVE LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64086 (660) 221-5748 E: derek_clemens@hotmail.com
The Smoothie Shop + Supplements Kevin Hourihan 1219 NE RICE ROAD LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64086 (816) 246-6688 E: kevin@thesmoothieshop.com www.thesmoothieshop.com T-Mobile Blaine Greene 655 NW BLUE PARKWAY LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64086 (816) 525-2761 E: bgreene@wirelessvision.com www.t-mobile.com Trailers R We, Inc. dba Lifestyle RVs Barry Lawson 1100 NW PAMELA BLVD GRAIN VALLEY, MO 64029 (816) 847-1699 F: (816) 867-2076 www.lifestylervs.com Turk for Congress Jacob Turk PO BOX 2097 LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64063 (816) 524-6723 E: scott@turkforcongress.com www.turkforcongress.com
RIBBON CUTTINGS
Parker Swearngin, L.L.P. held a ribbon cutting at their new downtown location, 215 SE Douglas Street.
The Blind Guys & Designing Women celebrated a ribbon cutting at their new location 821 SW Oldham Pkwy.
Monetti’s Taste of Italy celebrated a ribbon cutting with Chamber members at 1313 NE Douglas.
Chamber members joined Downtown Deli, LLC, 13 SW Third, to celebrate a ribbon cutting.
The Time Warner Cable Experience Store celebrated a ribbon cutting at their new location 188 NW Oldham Pkwy.
Chamber members joined J.Bean’s Restaurant & Gathering Place, 3365 SW Fascination Dr, to celebrate a ribbon cutting.
MARCH 2012 CALENDAR March 1 • 7:30 a.m., Health Care Committee meeting, Heater Chiropractic, 724 NW Commerce Road • 4 p.m., Ribbon Cutting - T-Bones Deli & Meat Market, 27900 E Cobern Rd March 6 • Noon, Ambassador Committee meeting, Depot • 3:30–4:30 p.m., Recess for Success TOPIC: Twelve Reasons to be a St. Bernard PRESENTER: Paul Welsh, The St. Bernard Principle LOCATION: John Knox Village - Manhattan Room SPONSOR: Midwest Computech • 6 p.m., City Council Candidate Forum, Gamber Center, 4 SE Independence Ave March 7 • 2–6 p.m., Job Fair, MCC-Longview, 500 SW Longview Road • 6 p.m., Ireland Trip Information Meeting, Depot March 8 • 7:30 a.m., Executive Committee meeting • 7:30 a.m., Visitors Council Committee meeting, Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street, 226 SE Douglas, Ste 203 • 4:30-6 p.m., Chamber After Hours, Commerce Bank, 301 SE 291 Hwy March 13 • Noon, Golf Task Force meeting, Depot • 6 p.m., City Council Candidate Forum, Gamber Center, 4 SE Independence Ave March 14 • 8 a.m., Ribbon Cutting - Arvest Bank, 911 NE Sam Walton Lane March 15 • 4:30–6 p.m., Chamber Young Professionals Networking Event, Arvest Bank, 911 NE Sam Walton Lane (committee meeting at 4 p.m.) March 20 • 11 a.m., Membership Luncheon PROGRAM: Res in Motus Top Three Announced LOCATION: Pavilion at John Knox Village SPONSOR: Mulberry Tek March 21 • 8 a.m., Education Committee meeting, Depot • Noon, Board of Directors meeting, University of Central Missouri, 850 NW Chipman Road, Door 54 March 22 • 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m., Got a Minute? Networking Event, (lunch provided) Paradise Park, 1021 NE Colbern Road • 4 p.m., Open House - Valley View Memory Care, 1702 NW O’Brien Road • 6 p.m., Ribbon Cutting - Summit Theatre Group, Neighborhood Cafe March 23 • 7:30 a.m., Governmental Relations Committee meeting, John Knox Village - Manhattan Room, Chipman Road & Jacob Drive • 2 p.m., Open House - Xtreme Family Fitness, 725 NW Commerce Drive March 27 • 7:30 a.m., Chamber Before Hours, Sprint PCS, 1567 NE Douglas Street March 27-28 Chamber Washington DC Fly-in March 28 • Noon, Membership meeting, Depot March 29 • 7:30 a.m., Oktoberfest meeting, Depot
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2012 PARTNERS GOLD
American Foodservice Bank Midwest Great Southern Bank Humana Health Plan, Inc. Kansas City Power & Light Sprint
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Bank of Lee’s Summit Dean’s Trophies, Shirts & Awards Discover Vision Centers First Community Bank HSMC Companies John Knox Village Lead Bank Lee’s Summit Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep Metcalf Bank Paradise Park, Inc. Saint Luke’s East – Lee’s Summit Summit Bank of Kansas City Truman Medical Center Lakewood University of Central Missouri
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Allee & Company, CPA, LLC B Positively Promoting U, inc. The Baird Group DVA Enterprises, Inc. Excel Bank Get In Shape For Women JobOne KC Metro Insurance Agency Lakewood Counseling Service TMC Lee’s Summit Journal Lee’s Summit Nissan Mazuma Credit Union Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys Missouri Central Credit Union Parker Swearngin, LLP Pfizer Global Supply Technology Plus, Inc. Tim & Jana Allen-Realty Executives of Kansas City The Wilson Group, Inc. Wal-Mart