April 2021 Newsletter

April 2021

THE CHAMBER CONNECTION

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State of the City Luncheon Learn

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

FRIDAY, APRIL 2 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM ADAMS POINTE GOLF COURSE

TUESDAY, APRIL 13 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM CHAMBER OFFICE

TUESDAY, APRIL 20 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM CHAMBER OFFICE

REGISTER HERE

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Attend to hear updates provided by state elected officials. Attendees are able to ask questions of legislators.

Legislators invited to attend include: Senator Mike Cierpiot and Representatives Jeff Coleman, Jon Patterson, Dan Stacy and Chris Sander.

“Employee Vaccinations and Pay”

Join us for an hour long opportunity for you to learn how Your Chamber of Commerce can help You and Your business/organization.

All members are welcome to attend.

Presented by: Laura Sipes, Help! HR In this session, we will review employee vaccination concerns, ways to motivate employees to get vaccinated, whether or not employers will decide to require the vaccination, where employees can get vaccinated, and what employers are required to pay for or encouraged to pay for.

Laura Sipes is a principal with Help!HR, an HR consulting and services firm.

Sponsored by Z Team Realty.

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Announcing the 2020 Business of the Year, Connector of the Year & Citizen of the Year!

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MEMBER NEWS

Blue Springs Glove & Safety Company 103 SW State Route 7, Suite C Blue Springs, MO 64014 (816) 799-3016 www.facebook.com/KCGloves1

The Community Services League Blue Springs office got a wonderful refresh & new siding thanks to fellow members Zucca & Daughters & Sons Roofing Company, Inc! Community Services League continues to serve record numbers since the beginning of the pandemic.

Mint Pickle 615 NW R D Mize Rd Blue Springs, MO 64014 (816) 799-6048 www.mint-pickle.com

On March 2, at the Blue Springs Education Foundation Spring into Giving Breakfast, Dr. Annette Seago was given the 2020/2021 Spotlight on Giving Award to honor her for her work for the Blue Springs Education Foundation and the community.

Lifestyle Nutrition 721 NW Hwy 7, Suite A Blue Springs, MO 64014 (816) 988-7493 KC Plant Guy 713 SW Liggett Rd, Apt C Blue Springs, MO 64015 (816) 269-0081 Vivint 3737 South Elizabeth St., Suite 203 Independence, MO 64057 (832) 610-1411 www.smarthomepros.me EZ Dancing 1104 W Main St, Suite D Blue Springs, MO 64015 (816) 694-9263 www.ezdancing.com Arrowhead Electric P.O. Box 1872 Blue Springs, MO 64013 (816) 305-1064 Northern Pine Design 3400 SW Meyer Blvd Blue Springs, MO 64015 (816) 914-3758 www.northernpinedesign.com

MEMBER RENEWALS Royal Signs & Graphics Inc Lifestyle Nutrition Paramount Health Chiropractic Paulette Crawford First American Title Kohls Distribution Center Pro-Lube of America Rockhill Orthopedic Specialists, Inc Advanced Surgical Association 643KC Wes Condron Outdoor Restrooms Inc Crossroads Hospice Lead Bank

Blue Springs 8 Miller Theatre offers Curbside Concessions ANYTIME they are open for regular business! Visit www.millercurbside.com, choose your favorite treats, select a pick-up time, and they will bring it to your vehicle at the curb. Create an account on their curbside website and receive a 50% off coupon!

Cable Dahmer Arena now has a special opportunity to permanently cement your legacy in the Party Patio at Cable Dahmer Arena!

Purchase a commemorative brick and promote your business, honor friends & family or commemorate a loved one. Limited quantity available. Contact Candy Chorice for more information at 816-442-6107 or candy.choricebehrens@ spectraxp.com Dells Powersports is hosting their 2nd Annual UTV Road Rally on April 24, 2021. Each participant will receive breakfast and an event t-shirt.

All proceeds benefit The Shadow Buddies Foundation. For more information and to sign up, visit Dells Powersports on Facebook.

Congratulations to Job One on receiving the Honorable Mention from the Governor’s Council on Disability for the 2020 Annual Inclusion and Youth Leadership Awards!

Timothy Lutheran Church is holding a Cancer Prayer Service on April 18, 2021. Be encouraged and strengthened through music, faith stories, prayer and the surrounding of brothers and sisters in Christ faced with cancer or a family member or friend of a cancer patient. After the service, you are invited to join in a time of fellowship and refreshments and to meet and greet others who are on the same journey. See: www.CancerPrayerService.com for more information.

CONNECT

MEET A MEMBER Lisa LaCombe, RE/MAX Heritage Hi! I am Lisa LaCombe and I am proud to be a RE/MAX Heritage Realtor. I have lived my entire life in the KC metropolitan area and I love this community. I am proud to begin this journey here in Blue Springs with people that I know.

I have served for the past 20 years at Burr Oak Woods Nature Center, I am an active member of the Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce where I serve in a lead role with the LEADership Blue Springs program. I am also a Blue Springs Chamber Connector. I am a member of the Community Emergency Response Team, the Citizen’s Police Academy Alumni and the Volunteers in Police Service program. I now volunteer at Burr Oak Woods as well.

Lisa LaCombe midwestdreamhomes@gmail.com

As you can see, this community is important to me, I take my responsibility helping people find their dream home or selling their present home very seriously. When not working, favorite pastimes include my family, scuba diving, canoeing, trail running, rock climbing and yoga.

I will combine honesty, hard work and creativity with my education, community experience and great customer service skills to help you maximize your buying or selling power and minimize your stress during the home buying or selling process. My mantra is, “How can I serve you?”

“Do one thing that scares you everyday.” - Eleanor Roosevelt

WELCOME TO THE CHAMBER! Madi Fritts

Rose Hall

Special Events Coordinator

Administrative Assistant

Madi Fritts, a Kansas City native, graduated with a degree in Entertainment Management from Missouri State. After graduation, she moved home and went on to work for Starlight Theatre and Union Station planning and coordinating their shows and events. Madi has been married to her husband for 5 years and they are expecting their first child in July. She loves spending her free time outdoors, with friends, or travelling as much as she can.

Rose Hall is a Blue Springs native and graduated from Blue Springs South High School in 1997. She and her husband, Mike, have three children and live in Grain Valley. Mike is a K-9 handler for the Department of Homeland Security, and their oldest son is currently serving in the Army.

Rose has a strong background in HR & Payroll/Adminstration and she enjoys working within the community and seeing it continue to grow each year.

As Madi & Rose learn their way around the Chamber, Jeri Willingham will continue helping with the Fall Fun Festival. You can contact Jeri at jwillingham@bluespringschamber.com

CONNECT

April 19-24, 2021 Virtual

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CALENDAR April 2 @ 7:30 AM Legislative Breakfast Adams Pointe Golf Club April 2 - Chamber Closed April 5 @ 13:00 PM genbluesprings Planning Meeting Zoom Meeting April 6 @ 8:30 AM Connectors’ Meeting Chamber Office April 7 @ 8:00 AM Executive Committee Meeting Chamber Office April 7 @ 8:00 AM LEADership Education Day April 7 @ 9:30 AM Ribbon Cutting Tidal Wave Auto Spa April 9 @ 7:30 AM Legislative Affairs Task Force Zoom Meeting April 9 @ 6:00 PM Annual Banquet Adams Pointe Conference Center April 13 @ 8:30 AM Power Hour Chamber Office April 14 @ 8:00 AM Board Meeting Stoney Creek Hotel & Conf. Center April 15 @ 4:30 PM After Hours Colonial Gardens April 16 @ 12:00 PM Blood Drive Blue Springs Christian Church April 19 - 24 Virtual Escape Room Challenge April 20 @ 8:30 AM Chamber 101 Chamber Office April 22 @ 11:00 AM Meet Me For Lunch Schlotzsky’s Austin Eatery April 27 @ 11:30 AM Diversity & Inclusion Workshop KC Chamber Virtual Event

Blood Drive Friday, April 16 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Blue Springs Christian Church Sign Up to Donate The regions blood supply is dangerously low and donors are desperately needed! The genbluesprings committee is hosting a blood drive in partnership with the Blue Springs Police Department and City of Blue Springs. Additional information on donor eligibility and COVID-19 precautions is available here.

Diversity & Inclusion Workshop Series: Cultivating A Diverse Workforce Presented by the KC Chamber & Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce

Tuesday, April 27 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Virtual Event REGISTER HERE Your business or organization is making a diverse workforce a priority.

But it means more than checking a box. Learn how to retain and cultivate diverse talent in our latest Diversity & Inclusion workshop.

This event is free to attend. A link will be sent to registrants 24 hours prior to the start of the event. All Chamber members are invited to attend.

After Hours Thursday, April 15 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Colonial Gardens REGISTER HERE Join us After-Hours for a tour of Colonial Gardens. There will be drinks & snacks available for purchase. Stick around afterwards for live music. All members welcome! Brought to you by genbluesprings.

April 28 @ 8:30 AM Financial Oversight Chamber Office April 30 @ 2:00 PM Buy Blue Springs Field Trip Target Time Defense

PROMOTE

MEET A BOARD MEMBER Michael Scott, Woods Chapel Church Blue Springs I am a Pastor at Woods Chapel Church Blue Springs, a campus of Woods Chapel Church in Lee’s Summit. Our mission is to build transforming communities where people are included, accepted, and loved. EVERYONE is welcome here just as you are. We are here to serve Blue Springs and the surrounding area and want to be a bright spot in the community.

I joined the Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce in 2016 and have been a member of the board since January 2020. I love the connections I’ve made with the members of the chamber. Everyone is passionate about making our community a better place, and I’ve learned that our Blue Springs Chamber is an extremely impressive organization! I have always known that, but being on the Board has really highlighted the talent and dedication of the staff. The Chamber

Michael Scott michaeljscott34@gmail.com

has been a huge supporter of our efforts in the community. They’ve invited many people to be a part of our organization through word of mouth and sharing our social media posts. The Chamber invites the community to be a part of our family events, Sunday worship, and service projects, as well as promoting We Care Blue Springs, an early education facility for children ages 0-5 as well as a before/after school program and summer camp for school-age kids.

My wife, Stacy, and I have four awesome children. Angelica is a student at UCM, and Kiley, Brian, and Kiera are all students in the Blue Springs School District. I love fishing, music, and cooking.

PROMOTE

2021 BOARD OF DIRECTORS David Sutphin - Chairman of the Board Evergy Chad Smith - Chair Elect Chad Smith Insurance Agency Cody Raithel - Secretary/Treasurer Central Bank of the Midwest

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

2019 Business of the Year: Colonial Gardens 2019 Citizen of the Year: Lyle Shaver, Spring Oak Property Management 2019 Connector of the Year: Kelly O’Reilly, Looks of Shear Elegance

Eric Sporing - Past Chairman ECS Capital Investments

2021 PARTNERSHIPS

Clarissa Murray - Business Support and Promotion Fike Corporation

TIER ONE Saint Luke’s East Hospital

Zach Goff - Membership Events & Services Oswald Roam & Rew, LLC Michael Scott - Leadership & Community Development Woods Chapel Church Blue Springs Ashish Patel Hampton Inn Blue Springs/Kansas City Brandon Keller City of Blue Springs Cindy Miller Columbia College - Kansas City Dr. Annette Seago Blue Springs R-IV School District Dr. Thomas Meyer MCC - Blue River Erika Lucas Sandy’s Restaurant Jeff Carpenter Job One Kirk Lair Central Jackson County Fire Protection District Kyle Caswell Print Graphics Laura Sipes Help!HR Melodie Chrisman Community Services League Blue Springs Rena Lopez Kohl’s Distribution Center Tami Courtney Republic Services of Kansas City

CHAMBER STAFF

Lara Vermillion President lvermillion@bluespringschamber.com

TIER TWO St. Mary’s Medical Center TIER THREE Bank 21 Central Bank of the Midwest Chad Smith Insurance Agency Colonial Gardens Community America Credit Union Indigo Jackson County Tow Kohl’s Distribution Center Los Cabos Mexican Grill & Cantina Oswald Roam & Rew LLC

Trish Totta Director of Membership ttotta@bluespringschamber.com Madi Fritts Special Events Coordinator mfritts@bluespringschamber.com Becca Blake Communications Specialist bblake@bluespringschamber.com Rose Hall Administrative Assistant rhall@bluespringschamber.com

TIER FOUR Jeri Willingham Hy-Vee Queen of Fest MCC - Blue River jwillingham@bluespringschamber.com Print Graphics RE/MAX Heritage - Z Team Realty Stoney Creek Hotel & Conference Center Wild Souls Wildlife Rescue Rehab.

Zarda Bar-B-Q TIER FIVE Greco Agency Farmers Insurance Plowboys Barbeque

2021 Sponsorships are now available. Contact Madi at mfritts@bluespringschamber.com for more information.

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