THE CHAMBER
CONNECTION APRIL 2022
EJC DAY AT THE CAPITAL
STATE OF THE CITY Mayor Carson Ross delivered his 14th consecutive State of the City Address at the Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon Thursday, March 17. The theme of the 2021 State of the City Address was “We Celebrate our Past While excited about our Future.” Mayor Ross reflected on the past year, celebrated the many successes the City has achieved and shared key priorities and initiatives for the future. The full speech is available via City’s government access channel, Comcast Channel 7 or AT&T Channel 99, The City’s YouTube Channel and on the City’s website, www.bluespringsgov.com.
CANDIDATE FORUM The Chamber and The Examiner co-hosted a Candidate Forum on Thursday, March 24. All candidates for the April election were invited to attend. There are three seats for the Blue Springs City Council on the ballot and two seats for the Blue Springs School Board. Thank you to CJCFPD Training Facility for hosting this event. Click here to watch the replay on the Chamber Channel. Don’t forget to vote on April 5!
On Tuesday, March 1, Jackson County Chambers held a Legislative Advocacy Day in Jefferson City. During the visit they met with Governor Parson and elected officials, heard Workforce Development and Legislative updates, learned about a new division within the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, and heard from the Economic Development Department.
MEMBER NEWS Congratulations to Sheryl Morgan, City Clerk, on being named Outstanding City Clerk from the Missouri City Clerks and Finance Officers Association. Sheryl is an invaluable member of othe City staff and has implemented numerous new processes and procedures to increase the overall efficiency, effectiveness, and transparency at City Hall. Central Jackson County Emergency Management Agency is hosting a Severe Weather Workshop at the Steven P. Westermann Training & Education Center, 4715 US Highway 40 W Blue Springs, MO 64015 on Saturday, April 9th from 9am to 3pm. Click here to register to attend. Orscheln Farm & Home is hosting an Antique Tractor Show with the Three Trails Tractor Club from Buckner on April 23 from 8 am - 3 pm. The show will take place at Orscheln Farm & Home, 1100 S. Hwy 7, Blue Springs, MO. GAGE Center will be hosting the French Gymnastics Team from April 14-20. Please help give them a warm welcome if you see them around the community! For more info contact Karla at karla@gagecenter.com. Do you have news you want to share? Contact Becca at bblake@bluespringschamber.com.
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UPCOMING EVENTS APRIL 1
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Legislative Breakfast Chamber Lunch & Learn 7:30 am @ Adams Pointe Golf Club 11:45 am @ CJCFPD Training REGISTER HERE Facility REGISTER HERE Lunch provided by Los Cabos APRIL 5 Mexican Grill & Cantina Financial Oversight 8:00 am @ Chamber Office Meet Me for Lunch 11:30 am @ Plowboys BBQ REGISTER HERE
Executive Committee 8:15 am @ Chamber
APRIL 7 Chamber Champions 11:30 am @ Johnny’s Tavern
APRIL 8 Legislative Affairs Task Force 7:30 am @ Sandy’s Restaurant REGISTER HERE
Chamber 101 2:00 pm @ Chamber Office REGISTER HERE Sponsored by Miller Theatres
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APRIL 21
Board Meeting 8:15 am @ Chamber Office
First Responder’s Luncheon 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Adams Pointe Conference Center REGISTER HERE
Strategic Planning Meeting Directly Following Board Meeting
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APRIL 14 LEADership Big Business Day 8:00 am @ Chamber Office
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APRIL 22
Good Friday - Chamber Closed
Ribbon Cutting 9:30 am @ Molto Bello Med Spa REGISTER HERE
APRIL 19 Business Before Hours 7:30 am @ Scout Coffee REGISTER HERE
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Real World Learning in Blue Springs What is Real World Learning? The Blue Springs School District is excited to bring Real World Learning (RWL) to our community and provide an opportunity for our students and local community members to work together to build a thriving local economy. Our district goal is by 2030 all Blue Springs School District’s students will graduate with a market value asset and a diploma, preparing them for future of work and learning.
What is a Market Value Asset? Market Value Assets (MVA) are industry valued and recognized skills acquired in high school that create a more seamless transition from school to postsecondary education and/or the workplace. Students who leave high school with a diploma and market value assets are more likely to enroll in postsecondary education/training and successfully navigate the journey from school to employment without getting lost along the way. Market Value Assets include: • • •
Job Shadow Client-Connected Project Industry Recognized Credential
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Internship College Credit Entrepreneurial Experiences
How can you become a partner in Real World Learning in Blue Springs? Blue Springs employers play a key role in creating access to quality experiences that allow students to see how their interests, aptitudes, and skills connect to local work opportunities. Employers and local community members can get involved in Real World Learning in a variety of ways that make sense for them, providing students with hands-on, authentic problem-solving experiences and connections to professional resources.
Engage Opportunities: • • • • • •
Workplace Tour – host students inside work facilities to allow them to see and experience work activities and company/industry culture firsthand. Career Presentation – professionals participate in classroom or event focused on understanding a variety of career fields. Informational Interviews – engage with students in-person or digitally/virtually to answer questions about work, workplace, and careers. Job Shadow – engage with students 1:1 or in small groups to show what a ‘day in the life’ of a job or industry involves. Project Sponsorship – provide authentic projects for students to complete, including coaching from industry professionals along the way. Educator Externships – engage with educators 1:1 or in small groups to show what a ‘day in the life’ of a job or industry involves.
Immerse Opportunities: • • •
Internships – provide student internships (may be paid or unpaid) requiring students to perform real work activities under the supervision of professionals. Apprenticeships – provide paid apprenticeship opportunities and on-the-job training as a pathway to full-time employment. Hosted Classroom – host courses, learning or professional events, and/or provide real-world equipment or other resources needed to support authentic learning environments. For more information, contact Andy Mayfield Email: amayfield@bssd.net Phone: 816-874-3440
Want to become a partner in our Real World Learning journey? Sign up here: https://bit.ly/BSSDRWL or scan this QR code:
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LUNCH & LEARN "Change is the Law of Life"
Understanding the nuances of family business, preparing for the future and working with multiple generations. REGISTER NOW
April 12, 2022
CJCFPD Training Facility 4715 US-40 HWY
11:45 AM 1:00 PM
Vanessa Starke
Jake Greco
Joshua Blanch
Starke Law Office
Greco Agency Farmers Insurance
Pro Roofers, LLC
LUNCH PROVIDED BY:
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MEET A MEMBER
Chris Lievsay, Columbia College Kansas City
RIBBON CUTTINGS
I serve as the Assistant Director of the Columbia College Kansas City location.
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Our mission is to improve lives by providing quality education to both traditional and nontraditional students, helping them achieve their
With the partnership between Columbia College and the Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce that gives not only a tuition discount to chamber members, but their spouses and dependents as well, I hope that we can achieve our mission right here in Blue Springs!
Zarda Bar-B-Q 214 N State Route 7 Blue Springs, MO 64014
March 24, 2022 (816) 229-9999
Dell’s Powersports 1100 Bush Dr Grain Valley, MO 64029
March 26, 2022 (816) 229-0300
I have been married to my wife, Grace, for 16 years and have two children Benjamin and Emily. For more information about how you can save thousands on tuition as a Blue Springs Chamber member, visit BSCOC.CCIS.edu or call (833) 8443328. Would you like to be featured in a future newsletter? Click here to submit a request.
“I am excited about the opportunity to share how Columbia College can help Blue Springs Chamber members achieve their goals!” - Chris Lievsay 6 Chamber Connection
KM & CO. Beauty Lounge 904 NW Vesper Blue Springs, MO 64015
March 28, 2022 (509) 499-8385
MEMBER RENEWALS The Brown Team Re/Max American Funding Solutions Blue Springs Baseball Dave’s Service Center GAGE Center Fike Corporation State Farm Insurance - Shipman Midwest Auto Services The Millay Group Dell’s Powersports Incite International America’s Community Bank One Community Hospice MAG Payless Adams Pointe Conference Center Wes Condron Office Products Alliance Advanced Surgical Associates Byron Craddolph Rockhill Orthopedic Specialists, Inc Kohl’s Distribution Center CCR Roofing Services LLC Indigo Tuscany’s Fine Italian Dining Anchors & Arrows, LLC Blue Springs Glove & Safety Company LLC EZ Dancing
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS! Nothing Bundt Cakes (816) 323-7219 1266 NE Coronado Dr Blue Springs, MO 64014 nothingbundtcakes.com Adobe (502) 530-0418 345 Park Avenue San Jose, CA 95110 adobe.com KidStrong Blue Springs (816) 988-3813 1204 NE Cornado Drive Blue Springs, MO 64014 kidstrong.com/bluesprings Ohana’s Shave Ice (913) 440-9910 600 MO-7 Blue Springs, MO 64014 ohanasshaveIce.com Farm to Home Vintage (816) 589-7395 1004 W Main St Blue Springs, MO 64015 farmtohomevintage.com Proverbs Estates (816) 248-5316 28901 SE Wyatt Rd Blue Springs, MO 64029 proverbs-estates.com Lewer Benefits Group (816) 360-7950 Lee’s Summit, MO 64081 Lewerbenefitsgroup.com
Joe D Reyes - Country Financial LLC 816) 427-9808 620 SW Highway 40 Blue Springs, MO 64014 joedoesinsurance.com Chamber Connection 7
Thursday, April 21, 2022 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Adams Pointe Conference Center 1400 NE Coronado Dr., Blue Springs
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2022 BOARD
OF DIRECTORS Chad Smith- Chairman of the Board Chad Smith Insurance Agency
The mission of the Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce is to be the leading resource for business and an effective influential community partner. 2021 Business of the Year: Los Cabos Mexican Grill & Cantina 2021 Not for Profit of the Year: Community Services League Blue Springs 2021 Citizen of the Year: Dr. Pat Hatley
Cody Raithel - Chair Elect Central Bank of the Midwest Cindy Miller- Secretary/Treasurer Columbia College Kansas City David Sutphin - Past Chairman Evergy Erika Lucas- Business Support and Promotion Sandy’s Restaurant Zach Goff - Membership Events & Services Oswald Rew LLC Michael Scott - Leadership & Community Development Woods Chapel Church Blue Springs Ashish Patel Hampton Inn Blue Springs/Kansas City Bobby Olm-Shipman Saint Luke’s East Hospital Carman Booker Bank21 Christine Cates City of Blue Springs Clarissa Murray Fike Corporation Dr. Thomas Meyer MCC - Blue River Jeff Carpenter Job One Jenny Callaghan Mantra Katie Woolf Blue Springs R-IV School District Kirk Lair Central Jackson County Fire Protection District Lisa LaCombe NextGen Realty Trailhead Group Melodie Chrisman Community Services League Blue Springs Travis Hunt New York Life
2022 PARTNERS TIER ONE Saint Luke’s East Hospital St. Mary’s Hospital Santa Fe Tow
CHAMBER STAFF Lara Vermillion President lvermillion@bluespringschamber.com
TIER TWO Evergy Jackson County Tow TIER THREE Bank 21 Central Bank of the Midwest Chad Smith State Farm Insurance Community America Credit Union CPros, Inc. Kohl’s Distribution Center Los Cabos Mexican Grill & Cantina Oswald Rew LLC Anthem Photography
Trish Totta Vice President ttotta@bluespringschamber.com Becca Blake Communications Specialist bblake@bluespringschamber.com Rose Hall Administrative Assistant rhall@bluespringschamber.com Theresa Duren Events Coordinator tduren@bluespringschamber.com
TIER FOUR Blue Ridge Bank & Trust Co. First American Title Miller Theatre - Blue Springs 8 MCC - Blue River Print Graphics TIER FIVE Cosentino’s Price Chopper Greco Agency Farmers Insurance Kansas City Cannabis
2022 Sponsorships are available. Contact Becca at bblake@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