MEMBERSHIP MADNESS
Membership Madness was a grassroots membership drive during the month of March. All Chamber events were open to non-members and we encouraged current members to invite business partners and friends to see what Chamber membership is all about. Members that referred a business that joined in March were entered into a drawing for $500. The winner is Chad Smith of Chad Smith Insurance! Chad referred Rolling in the Dough KC, an edible cookie dough food truck. Thank you to everyone who brought a guest to our March events. We are excited to welcome 9 new members to the Chamber this month!
CANDIDATE FORUM
The Chamber and The Examiner co-hosted a Candidate Forum on Thursday, March 23. All candidates for the April election were invited to attend. There are three seats for the Blue Springs City Council on the ballot. We also heard from members of 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 4!
On Tuesday, February 28, Jackson County Chambers held a Legislative Advocacy Day in Jefferson City. During the visit they met with officials from the Missouri Departments of Economic Development, Tourism and Transportation. They also had an opportunity to meet with Majority Floor Leader Rep. Jon Patterson, Rep. Jeff Coleman, Senator Denny Hoskins and Senator Mike Cierpiot.
CHAMBER APRIL 2023
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MEMBER RENEWALS
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Adams Pointe Conference Center
Adobe
All A’ Bloom Flower & Gifts
American Funding Solutions
Arrowhead Electric
Business Assistance
Cavanaugh Pet Hospital, LLC
Centerpoint Medical Center
Dental Depot
Fort Osage Career & Tech Center
Incite International, Inc.
Jackson County Executive Office
Kohl’s Distribution Center
Lewer Benefits Group
Liberty Tax Services
Lies Trash Service
Luminare Aesthetics & Wellness
Mid-Continent Public Library - North Branch
Mid-Continent Public Library - South Branch
Midwest Auto Services LLC
Office Products Alliance
Stairway Cannabis
Tandem Paving Co., Inc.
The Brown Team eXp Realty
The Millay Group
The Table US Bank
Wal-Mart
Wes Condron
RIBBON CUTTING
MEMBER NEWS
Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More of Independence is offering Blue Springs Chamber members an exclusive 10% discount on all Direct-to-Garment shirts. Simply visit www.bigfrog.com/ independence/direct-to-garment-printing-dtg/ and enter the coupon code “BLUE23” at checkout.
Congratulations to John McCarthy, McCarthy Auto Group, on being named one of Ingrams 250! The Ingram’s 250 is an annual compliation of the most powerful, effective and talented executives in the 22-county region spanning from Topeka to Sedalia.
St. Mary’s Medical Center has been awarded the 2023 Patient Safety Excellence Award by Healthgrades! St. Mary’s is in the top 5% of the nation for patient safety. Quality Hospital Awards & Ratings Methodologies Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award™ recognizes hospitals in the top 10% in the nation for patient safety.
Congratulations to BSSD Superintendent Dr. Bob Jerome for being presented the “Emerging Superintendent Award” from the Missouri Association of School Administrators. The award recognizes outstanding individuals in their second or third year as Superintendent. Honorees selected demonstrate the best in educational leadership skills.
This is Dr. Jerome’s second year as Superintendent and his 23rd year serving the BSSD. Last spring, he earned his National Superintendent’s Certification.
Fort Osage Career and Technology Center (CTC) is hosting two career fairs this year. Both events are free for businesses and companies are welcome to register for both if it fits their needs.
The Blue Springs Healthcare Fair will be held on Friday, April 28 at the Blue Springs Freshman Center. Click here to register.
The CTC at Fort Osage Career Fair for trades, IT and emergency service programs will be held on Friday, May 5 at CTC . Click here to register.
DONT FORGET TO VOTE!
TUESDAY, APRIL 4
The City of Blue Springs will hold its regular Municipal Election on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, to select three Councilmembers –one from each district.
Residents will also vote on a 3% sales tax on the purchase of recreational marijuana.
Did you miss the candidate forum?
Click here to watch the replay
Goettling Agency 1604 NW Mock Ave, #A March 23, 2023 Blue Springs, MO 64015 (816) 355-4747 2 Chamber Connection
UPCOMING EVENTS
APRIL 4
Ribbon Cutting
9am @ Mantra REGISTER HERE
APRIL 6
EJC BASH
4:30 pm @ Kansas City Zoo REGISTER HERE
APRIL 7
Good Friday Chamber Office Closed
APRIL 11
Ribbon Cutting
10:00 am @ KARMA
Community Market REGISTER HERE
Lunch & Learn
“Elevate: Chamber Member Stories”
11:45 am @ CJCFPD Training Facility REGISTER HERE
APRIL 12
Board Meeting
8:15 am @ Chamber Office
After Hours Networking
4:30 pm @ Tuscany’s Italian Restaurant REGISTER HERE
APRIL 14
Legislative Breakfast
7:30 am @ Adam’s Pointe Golf Club REGISTER HERE
APRIL 19
Ribbon Cutting
9:00 am @ Wild Souls
Wildlife Rescue Rehab. REGISTER HERE
Ribbon Cutting
4:00 pm @ MajorLux Apartments REGISTER HERE
APRIL 21
Meet Me For Lunch
11:30 am @ Tropical Smoothie CAFE REGISTER HERE
APRIL 26
Chamber 101
3:00 pm @ Chamber Office REGISTER HERE
APRIL 27
Monthly Luncheon
First Responders Awards Luncheon
11:30 am - 1:00 pm @ Adams Pointe Conference Center REGISTER HERE
APRIL 29
How to Start a Business in Blue Springs Expo
10:30 am @ MCPL South Branch REGISTER HERE
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Meet Our Newest Members!
Advanced Asphalt Paving & Concrete, LLC
We offer Full-Service Asphalt Maintenance. New/Repair, Mill/Overlay, Seal/Stripe, Roadways, Parking Lots, Driveways, Walking Trails.
Advanced Asphalt Paving & Concrete, LLC is family owned and always has been. From the beginning, we have valued service and family. Our commitment to our clients and our workforce has allowed us to grow the company and our capabilities. Today, the organization remains family owned as the second generation has assumed leadership. Our team has a combined 200 years of experience in the asphalt industry as well as background checked and OSHA Certified in Construction Safety and Health. They use every precaution necessary to complete each project in a timely but safe manner. We are proud of our team and trust that you will be too.
Phone: (816) 847-6060 / Email: info@advancedasphaltkc.com / Website: advancedasphaltkc.com
Elevate KC
We know that buying or selling your home is an emotional process with many steps. We’re ready to help you with anything you need, and will be there for you every step of the way, even long after the sale is closed. After all, our philosophy at ReeceNichols is to build lifelong relationships with our clients.
Phone: (816) 853-3642 / Email: ekc@reecenichols.com / Website: https://elevatekc.reecenichols.com/
Emergency Mitigation Services
At EMS, our goal is to help guide you through the disaster recovery process in an efficient and open manner- establishing and exceeding expectations every step of the way. We have experienced property disasters first-hand and will never forget how critical it is to have a reliable, transparent, and proficient restoration company to work alongside with you.
Our desire is to provide exceptional customer service and treat your home better than our own! We’re here to help!
Phone: (913) 773-6777 / Email: ryan@emscleanup.com / Website: emscleanup.com
Le Luxe Mobile Notary
Le Luxe Mobile Notary specializes in certifying documents that help you and your loved one’s plan for your future. Power of Attorney documents, Wills, Guardianship/Adoption documents and business documents.
Phone: (816) 200-0486 / Email: info@leluxemobilenotary.com / Social: @leluxemobilenotary
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Indoor Par Fore, LLC
Indoor Par Fore offers four state of the art Uneekor EYEXO golf simulator bays running GSPRO and featuring over 400 world wide golf courses. With the hustle and bustle of daily life, it can be hard to schedule 18 holes which takes 4-5 hours, and weather can be an issue. At our facility, one player can get through 18 holes on the golf course of choice and enjoy a steady 65-72 degree temperature - never to be cancelled or delayed by inclement weather! We also offer a full bar and snacks.
Phone: (816) 988-7088 / Email:KathyKellis@indoorparfore.com / Website: IndoorParFore.com
Rolling in the Dough KC
We are a mobile food truck specializing in unique ways to eat cookie dough. We can serve our 20 different flavors in a variety of ways.
My truck began as a way to honor my mom’s memory. She had always loved eating cookies as I was growing up. So much so that we called her the Cookie Monster. I have fond memories of baking with her when I was little but she ended up getting early onset Alzheimer’s when I was in my twenties. The year before she passed I decided I wanted to keep her memory alive in a special way, and cookie dough was an up and coming trend, so it just made sense to honor her by doing something with cookie dough. Thus, Rolling in the Dough KC was born!
Phone: (816) 726-1419 / Email: rollinginthedoughkc@gmail.com
/ Website: https://rollinginthedoughkc.square.site
The Groom Gallery
We are a Full Service Grooming Salon catering to both dogs and cats. Our staff is made up of certified animal lovers set to pamper your pet! We know these fur babies are a part of your family and that is exactly how we will treat them, like family.
Phone: (913) 219-9139 / Email: Info@TheGroomGallery.com / Website: thegroomgallery.com/blue-springs
Mitchell’s Concrete Construction
Phone: (816) 267-1863
Email: danielmitchelltyler@gmail.com
Weekend’s Outdoor Services
Phone: (816) 507-7481
Email: Mfloresraymond@gmail.com
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Cody Raithel- Chairman of the Board Central Bank of the Midwest
Michael Scott - Chair Elect The Table
Chad Smith - Past Chairman Chad Smith State Farm Insurance
2023 BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2023 PARTNERS CHAMBER STAFF
Ashish Patel - Business Support and Promotion
Hampton Inn Kansas City/Blue Springs
Jeff Carpenter - Membership Events & Services Job One
Erika Lucas - Secretary/Treasurer Sandy’s Restaurant
Carman Booker - Leadership & Community Development Bank 21
Bobby Olm-Shipman
Saint Luke’s East Hospital
Dr. Thomas Meyer
MCC - Blue River
Jason Norbury City of Blue Springs
Jenny Callaghan
Katie Woolf
Blue Springs R-IV School District
Kirk Lair
Central Jackson County Fire Protection District
Lisa LaCombe
United Real Estate
Lorne Meinershagen
Meinershagen & Co.
Melodie Chrisman
Meyers Funeral Chapel
Travis Hunt
New York Life Insurance
Warren Goessling
Kohl’s Distribution Center
Vanessa Starke
Starke Law Offices, LLC
TIER ONE
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Jackson County Tow Service
Saint Luke’s East Hospital
St. Mary’s Medical Center
TIER TWO
Evergy
Santa Fe Tow Service
TIER THREE
Abundant Life
Anthem Photography Bank 21
Blue Ridge Bank & Trust Co.
Central Bank of the Midwest
Chad Smith State Farm Insurance
Cosentinos Price Chopper
Kohl’s Distribution Center
Los Cabos Mexican Grill & Cantina
McCarthy Blue Springs Hyundai
MCC - Blue River
Zarda Bar-B-Q
TIER FOUR
CPro’s, Inc.
Equity Bank
First American Title
GM Peters Agency
Greco Agency Farmers Insurance
Hy-VeeFood & Drug
Kansas City Cannabis
Miller 8 Theatres
Print Graphics
Sandy’s Restaurant
Smedley, LLC
TIER FIVE
Job One
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Lara Vermillion President lvermillion@bluespringschamber.com
Trish Totta Vice President ttotta@bluespringschamber.com
Rose Hall Events Coordinator rhall@bluespringschamber.com
Becca Blake Communications Specialist bblake@bluespringschamber.com
Mikayla Lavelle Administrative Assitant mlavelle@bluespringschamber.com
2023 Sponsorships are now available. Contact Becca at bblake@bluespringschamber.com for more information.
Business of the Year: Kennedy’s Custom Jewelers
Not For Profit of the Year: Job One
Citizen of the Year:
The mission of the Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce is to be the leading resource for business and an effective influential community partner. Phone : 816.229.8558 Fax : 816.229.1244 www.bluespringschamber.com Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce 1000 W Main Street Blue Springs, MO 64015 Building Business. Growing Community.
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