2020 Program of Work LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIVISION CHAIR: CODY RAITHEL, CENTRAL BANK OF THE MIDWEST
LEADERSHIP BLUE SPRINGS
Co-Chairs: Carman Booker, Bank 21; Lisa LaCombe, Burr Oak Woods Nature Center; Jaime Russell, Anthem Photography
Objective: Leadership Blue Springs is aimed at developing a leadership pool for the present and future of our community. Leadership participants develop skills and knowledge of the community through nine full-day sessions concerning such topics as government education, economic development, law enforcement and quality of life.
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genbluesprings Co-Chairs: Ashley Lang, Kansas City Managed IT Travis Hunt, New York Life Insurance Company Objective: genbluesprings is for professionals 40 years and under, whose company is a member of the Chamber. The goals of the group include networking, career building, leadership development for future Blue Springs community leaders and to provide input to the Blue Springs Chamber about the needs of young professionals.
Fall Fun Festival Chairman: Bill Fickle, Side Pockets Co-Chair: Kelly O’Reilly, Looks of Shear Elegance Objective: Plan, promote and execute a successful Fall Fun Festival (September 18, 19, 20, 2020) in downtown Blue Springs. This event is a community celebration and includes entertainment, a beer garden, children’s activities, food, game and vendor booths and a parade. It is also the largest non-dues fundraiser for the Chamber each year. Photo by Anthem Photography
MEMBER EVENTS & SERVICES DIVISION CHAIR: ZACH GOFF, OSWALD ROAM & REW
The Chamber Connectors Objective: To retain existing members of the Chamber and help new members successfully connect with other Chamber members in a way that promotes business.
Golf Tournament Co-Chairs: Loretta Polzin, AFS Insurance & Eric Sporing, ECS Capital Investments Objective: Plan and promote a successful Golf Tournament on Friday, May 8, 2020. This tournament is a fundraiser for the Chamber and also facilitates interaction within the business community.
Photo by Anthem Photography Chamber Feud Event Chair: Dr. Annette Seago, Blue Springs R-IV School District Objective: This taskforce organizes and implements an entertaining and fun event held April 16, 2020 at Adams Pointe Conference Center.
Power Hour Chair: Laura Sipes, L&M Consulting, LLC Objective: This taskforce organizes and promotes the free monthly professional development series.
BUSINESS SUPPORT & PROMOTION DIVISION CHAIR: KELLY CHAMBERLAIN
Buy Blue Springs/Visitors’ Council Co-Chairs: Melodie Chrisman, Community Services League & Buddy Young Objective: This task force plans and promotes the Buy Blue Springs Program for the Chamber. The Buy Blue Springs program is an education and outreach marketing plan designed to encourage residents to consider Blue Springs first when making purchases.
Legislative Affairs Task Force Co-Chairs: Jon Burke, MCC-Blue River & David Slater, Bank 21 Objective: To study local, state and federal legislative issues of interest to businesses, encourage information sharing about business issues among the membership, stay alert to issues that will affect our members and the business community and make recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding such issues. Photo by Anthem Photography Business of the Year Award Chair: Laura Bowlin, Blue Ridge Bank & Trust Co. Objective: This taskforce promotes the program, solicits applications and monitors the Business of the Year Program.
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2020 BOARD OF DIRECTORS ErIc Sporing - Chairman of the Board ECS Capital Investments David Sutphin - Chair Elect Evergy Chad Smith - Secretary/Treasurer Chad Smith Insurance Agency Kelly Chamberlain Business Support & Promotion Cody Raithel - Leadership & Community Development Central Bank of the Midwest Zach Goff - Membership Events & Services Oswald Roam & Rew LLC
OTHER COMMITTEES AND INITIATIVES OF THE CHAMBER Executive Committee Chair: Chairman of the Board - Eric Sporing, ECS Capital Investments Objective: Review items and plan for the Board of Director’s meeting. This committee includes the officers of the Board of Directors, Divisional Vice Chairs and the President. Financial Oversight Chair: Secretary/Treasurer - Chad Smith, Chad Smith Insurance Agency Objective: Review the Chamber’s finances monthly and report to the Board of Directors. This is a sub-committee of the Board and is by appointment only.
Jacqueline Reed - Past Chairman Mid-Continent Public Library
Nominating Committee Chair: Appointed by the Board
Jodi Bowers Encore Web Works Inc.
Objective: Review potential candidates for the Board of Directors each year. This is a sub-committee of the Board and is by appointement only.
Kyle Caswell Print Graphics Christine Cates City of Blue Springs Kirk Lair Central Jackson County Fire Protection District Rena Lopez Kohl’s Distribution Center Dr. Thomas Meyer MCC - Blue River
Strategic Planning Chair: Chair Elect - David Sutphin, Evergy Objective: To put in place a strategic plan for the Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce. This is a sub-committee of the Board and is by appointment only. Past Chairmen’s Council Chair Emeritus: Jacqueline Reed, Mid-Continent Public Library Objective: To bring previous Chairmen of the Board together as needed for advice and counsel. This is a sub-committee of the Board.
Marty Meyers Meyers Funeral Chapel Cindy Miller Columbia College - Kansas City Clarissa Murray Fike Corporation Jaime Russell Anthem Photography Dr. Annette Seago Blue Springs R-IV School District Michael Scott Woods Chapel Church Blue Springs
Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce 1000 W Main Street Blue Springs, MO 64015
Phone : (816) 229-8558 Fax : (816) 229-1244 www.bluespringschamber.com