April 2020 Newsletter

APRIL 2020

THE CHAMBER CONNECTION

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April The Blue Springs Chamber is proud to offer several ways for you to learn & grow your business.

CHAMBER CLIPS

VIRTUAL POWER HOUR

The Chamber Facebook page is

While under the current Stay at Home Order, the Chamber is pleased to bring you weekly Power Hour learning presentations via Zoom every Thursday.

now featuring its members in a collection of short videos called Chamber Clips to help promote, learn, connect and strengthen the community during this uncertain time. If you would like to submit a video, please email Becca at bblake@bluespringschamber.com

Saralee Rhoads, Freelance Writer “Do More, Not Less” Melodie Chrisman, Community Services League Hours & Services Eric Sporing, Chairman of the Board Chamber of Commerce Update

THURSDAY, APRIL 2 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM “COVID-19 IMPACT ON PERSONNEL, PAID TIME OFF AND BENEFITS” Presented by Laura Sipes, L&M Consulting LLC

THURSDAY, APRIL 9 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM “LEADING DURING CHANGE & UNCERTAINTY” Presented by Debra Kunz, owner of Center of Deliberate Growth ®

THURSDAY, APRIL 16 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM “LIBRARY RESOURCES FOR SMALL BUSINESS” Presented by Hanna Taylor, MidContintent Public Library

THURSDAY, APRIL 23 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM “Effects COVID-19 has on Taxes” Presented by Scott Fullerton, Fullerton CP

QUICK LINKS BUSINESS RESOURCES CDC Resources for Businesses & Employers US Chamber of Commerce Resources & Guidelines for Business Coronavirus Legal Issues Primer SBA Disaster Assistance Economic Injury Worksheet for Businesses Unemployment Resources Shared Work Unemployment Compensation Program

OTHER RESOURCES Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services Jackson County Health Department Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) City of Blue Springs Stay at Home FAQ’s Kansas City Regional COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund

LEARN

City Council Approves New Sign Code

CALENDAR April 1 @ 8:30 AM Virtual Executive Committee Meeting April 2 @ 11:00 AM Virtual Power Hour April 3 @ 12:00 PM Virtual genbluesprings Planning Meeting

In February of 2019 the Blue Springs Mayor and City Council established the Sign Code Task Force (SCTF) to rewrite the current sign code and make recommendations for changes. The SCTF met for

April 7 - All Day Takeout Tuesday

approximately one year and, with assistance from City staff , proposed changes. Those changes were adopted by the City Council on Monday, February 3.

April 9 @ 11:00 AM Virtual Power Hour

Thank you to everyone who took the Sign Preference Surveys and

April 14 - All Day Takeout Tuesday April 16 @ 11:00 AM Virtual Power Hour April 21 - All Day Takeout Tuesday

everyone that played a role in the Sign Code Update process. The results from the surveys helped the Sign Code Task Force tremendously in rewriting the Sign Code and ensuring it aligns with the preferences of current businesses and residents.

For a summary of changes, click here: Sign Code Update.

To view the entire code, click here: Sign Code - Ordinance No. 4885

April 23 @ 11:00 AM Virtual Power Hour April 28 - All Day Takeout Tuesday April 29 @ 8:00 AM Financial Oversight Meeting April 30 @ 11:00 AM Virtual Power Hour

CLOSE TO KC. FAR FROM ORDINARY. 18011 Bass Pro Drive Independence, MO 816-908-9600 StoneyCreekHotels.com

NEW MEMBERS Anchors & Arrows, LLC (303) 829-6290 Core Medical Center 1131 W Main Street Blue Springs, MO 64015 (816) 229-7561 Fully Promoted of Blue Springs (816) 602-5819 Tuscany’s Fine Italian Dining 1800 SW State Route 7 Blue Springs, MO 64014 (816) 295-1789

TAKEOUT TUESDAYS April 7, 14, 21, 28 REGISTER HERE Our local restaurants need our support during this time of uncertainty.

On “Takeout Tuesday” swing by and grab coffee/breakfast, lunch and/ or dinner. Several of our members have carry out, delivery and third party delivery options.

Takeout Tuesday is your choice, but don’t forget to post your photo on social media so we can see which member you supported.

MEMBER RENEWALS ABWA Dynamic Connections ALDI Inc #81 Allstate-Connatser Family Insurance American Funding Solutions, LLC Blue Springs Women’s Civic Club Bukaty Companies - Shawn McClaren Crosslin Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Dave’s Service Center Dynamic Chiropractic, LLC Ecto Development Corporation Fidler on the Roof KC Fike Corporation Fort Osage Career & Tech Center GAGE Center Haldex Corporation Incite International, Inc Jackson County Executive Office Lies Trash Service McCarthy Blue Springs Hyundai Meyers Funeral Chapel Once Upon A Smile Paulette Crawford, Small Business Specialist Rods Sports & Apparel Royal Signs & Graphics Inc. Saint Luke’s East Hospital Sam’s Club Schlappi Financial Group State Farm Insurance - Shipman The Brown Team RE/MAX The Millay Group, Inc.

COMMUNITY

MEET A MEMBER DR. ASTON GOLDSWORTHY, CORE MEDICAL CENTER Dr. Aston Goldsworthy D.C., MSN, FNP-BC, began his career as an associate in his father’s clinic in 2009. With a vision to expand the level of care and the procedures the clinic could provide it’s patients, he and his father developed their practice into a multidisciplinary clinic with a treatment method and philosophy unlike any practice of it’s kind.

Core Medical Center focuses on using noninvasive methods in interventional orthopedics, regenerative medicine, physical therapy and chiropractic.

Dr. Goldsworthy has a thirst for knowledge and a passion for patient care. He travels all over the country to train on the newest and latest procedures in physical rehabilitation, interventional orthopedics and aesthetics. Dr. Goldsworthy currently lives in Lee’s Summit with his wife, Tessa, and their daughter Scarlet.

Contact Core Medical Center (816) 229-7561

We focus on treating the root cause, not the symptoms that mask the underlying issue and lead to further damage. At Core Medical Center, we make you better by design. - Dr. Aston Goldsworthy

CONNECT

Mission Statement

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Eric Sporing - Chairman of the Board ECS Capital Investments

To promote, develop and facilitate a strong economic environment in which the business community can grow and prosper.

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 Jacqueline Reed - Past Chairman Mid-Continent Public Library Christine Cates City of Blue Springs Cindy Miller Columbia College - Kansas City Clarissa Murray Fike Corporation Dr. Annette Seago Blue Springs R-IV School District Dr. Thomas Meyer MCC - Blue River Jaime Russell Anthem Photography Jodi Bowers Encore Web Works Inc. Kirk Lair Central Jackson County Fire Protection District Kyle Caswell Print Graphics Marty Meyers Meyers Funeral Chapel Michael Scott Woods Chapel Church Blue Springs Rena Lopez Kohl’s Distribution Center

Business of the Year: Colonial Gardens Citizen of the Year: Lyle Shaver, Spring Oak Property Management Connector of the Year: Kelly O’Reilly, Looks of Shear Elegance

2020 PARTNERSHIPS

CHAMBER STAFF

Lara Vermillion President lvermillion@bluespringschamber.com

TIER ONE CPros, Inc. St. Luke’s East Hospital St. Mary’s Medical Center TIER TWO Evergy

Trish Totta Director of Membership ttotta@bluespringschamber.com Jeri Willingham Director of Special Events jwillingham@bluespringschamber.com

TIER THREE Bank 21 Central Bank of the Midwest Hy-Vee Food & Drug Store Los Cabos Mexican Grill & Cantina The Examiner

Becca Blake Communications Specialist bblake@bluespringschamber.com Michael Zarrillo Operations Administrator mzarrillo@bluespringschamber.com

TIER FOUR Abundant Life Blue Ridge Bank & Trust Blue Springs Ford Cosentino’s Price Chopper First American Title Greco Agency Farmers Insurance Kohl’s Distribution Center New Age Graphics Oswald Roam & Rew LLC Print Graphics Zarda Bar-B-Q TIER FIVE Anthem Photography Jackson County Tow RE/MAX Heritage

Building Business. Growing Community.

Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce 1000 W Main Street Blue Springs, MO 64015

Phone : (816) 229-8558 Fax : (816) 229-1244 www.bluespringschamber.com