April 2019 Chamber Connection Newsletter

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2019 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jacqueline Reed Chair of the Board, Mid-Continent Public Library

Rebeca Swank Past Chair, Foster Dental Care

Rena Lopez Kohl’s Distribution Center

Ron Baker Chair Elect, Saint Luke’s East Hospital

Jodi Bowers Encore Web Works Inc

Marty Meyers Meyers Funeral Chapel

Eric Sporing Sec/Treasurer, ECS Capital Investments

Jon Burke MCC-Blue River

Cindy Miller Columbia College- Kansas City

Chief Jeff Grote Vice Chair of Business Support & Promotion, Central Jackson County Fire Protection District

Kyle Caswell Print Graphics

Dr. Annette Seago Blue Springs R-IV School District

Kelly Chamberlain Colonial Gardens

Chad Smith Chad Smith Insurance Agency, Inc

Cody Raithel Vice Chair of Leadership & Community Development, Central Bank of the Midwest David Sutphin Vice Chair of Membership Events & Services, KCP&L

Tom Cole City of Blue Springs Dante Cosentino Cosentino’s Price Chopper

NEW MEMBERS Alicia Allen State Farm Agency Crosslin Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Barefoot Lawn Care Independence, MO 64055 18675 E 39th Sreet South, Suite M Blue Springs, MO 64015 Independence, MO 64057 (816) 663-1881 (816) 229-8042 (816) 886-5009 Matt Maher Dan Crosslin Alicia Allen Sponsor: Michael Zarrillo My Kids Dentist and Orthodontics RE/MAX Heritage 1254 NE Coronado Drive, Suite 113 Blue Springs, MO 64014 A-Okay Inspections (816) 220-5598 Blue Springs, MO 64015 Gard Horizon, LLC Jammie Ruiz (816) 229-2326 1040 SW Luttrell, Suite E2 Sponsor: Galyna Saltkovska Greg Johnson Blue Springs, MO 64015 Blue Springs Dentistry Sponsor: Michael Zarrillo (816) 295-5951 RE/Max Heritage Erwin Gard Fit Learning KC 4240 Blue Ridge Boulevard, Suite 701 Kansas City, MO 64133 All A’ Bloom Flower & Gifts (816) 804-1704 Lies Trash Service, LLC 5 Southeast 3rd Street Becky Bowe 802 NW Vesper Street, Unit B Lee’s Summit, MO 64063 Blue Springs, MO 64015 K&E Realty Group (816) 554-0069 (816) 228-4728 1040 SW Luttrell, Suite E2 Barbara Keller David Lies Blue Springs, MO 64015 Sponsor: Tyler Stingley Sponsor: Michael Zarrillo (816) 295-5967 Meyers Funeral Chapel RE/Max Heritage Kim Gard

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR OVERTIME PAY RULINGINFORMATIONAL MEETING

HOW TO START A BUSINESS IN BLUE SPRINGS

Presented By: Jim Holland, Managing Partner at Fischer & Phillips’ Kansas City Location Tuesday, April 9 8:00am No Cost Kohl’s Distribution CenterUse the entrance off Duncan Road, East of Adams Dairy Parkway.

Must have Valid ID to enter!

POWER HOUR Indentity Performance and Behavioral Training Opportunities Presented By: Laura Sipes, L&M Consulting

Free event for entrepreneurs and business owners!

• Meet with Professional Coaches and Discuss Business Plans • Speak with Financial Institutions • Research Available Commercial Properties • Connect with Local Resources Saturday, April 13 10:00am-12:00pm Mid-Continent Public LibraryBlue Springs South Branch

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LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST

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

Sponsored By:

MEMBER NEWS Parks and Recreation Director, Dennis Dovel received the Distinguished Service Award from the Missouri Parks and Recreation Association.

Real Jalisco is celebrating their nine year anniversary, and one year aniversary at their new location on South 7 Highway.

William Bryant Elementary School has been named a 2018 National Blue Ribbon School and were presented their award by Missouri First Lady Teresa Parson and Second Lady Claudia Kehoe.

Friday, April 5 7:15am- Buffet Opens 7:30am- Program Begins Adams Pointe Conference Center Upcoming Dates: Friday, May 3- Business & Breakfast in 60, 7:30am Adams Pointe Conference Center Friday, June 7- Legislative Breakfast, 7:30am Adams Pointe Conference Center

Sandy’s Restaurant will be moving locations in Mid-April to 1255 SW 7 Highway, Blue Springs, MO 64014.

CARSTAR Blue Springs was awarded the 2018 Shop of the Year from the Guaranteed Repair Network for outstanding performance.

BUY BLUE SPRINGS FIELD TRIP Community Services League

Have you ever wondered how some of our local businesses & organizations work behind the scenes?

Buy Blue Springs is hosting tours of local businesses and organizations so we have a chance to see what goes on to keep the business running.

Hosted By:

Wednesday, April 10 10:00am 200 SW 10th Street Blue Springs, MO 64015

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MEET ME FOR BREAKFAST Kneaders Bakery & Cafe

MONTHLY LUNCHEON Chamber Feud

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Thursday, April 4 7:30am 800 NE Coronado Drive Blue Springs, MO 64014

Thursday, April 18 11:00am Adams Pointe Conference Center

AFTER-HOURS NETWORKING Blue Springs 8- Miller Theatres

DO YOU HAVE ALL THE PIECES AND PARTS?

Presented By: Paulette Crawford, SCORE Small Business Counselor Hosted By:

Wednesday, April 17 4:30pm-6:30pm 1901 NW State Route 7, Suite C Blue Springs, MO 64014

Join us for this overview of evaluating all of the components of a healthy and successfully operating business to know whether you are in the development, maintenance or growth stage.

Tuesday, April 30 11:30am-1:00pm Sinclair’s Restaurant Limited Seating Available

REGISTER YOUR TEAM TODAY FOR THE ANNUAL CHAMBER GOLF TOURNAMENT

MEET A MEMBER Tari & Tonya T & T Tax and Accounting

Hosted By:

Single Player: $150 Team of 4: $550 Email ttotta@bluespringschamber.com for more information

Meet Tari Collins and Tonya Ernsting, owners of T & T Tax and Accounting. T & T Tax and Accounting opened its doors in 2016 to meet the needs of local clients and businesses, as well as clients across the nation. Tari and Tonya participate in annual accounting classes to continue their education and ensure they are well-versed with the ever-changing tax laws.

Their knowledge and experience has shaped them into mindful, compassionate accountants who are capable of explaining difficult tax laws to anyone who is unfamiliar with the accounting language. The two value teamwork, problemsolving and, most importantly, taking care of their clients.

Together, they have built an accounting business that relies upon integrity and thrives by caring for all customers.

Tari and Tonya both grew up in Blue Springs. They met for the first time in high school in their church youth group. They both graduated from Blue Springs High School and went on to college to pursue degrees in Accounting.

Tari and her husband have six children and in her spare time enjoys reading, grilling, camping, and spending time with her family. Tonya and her husband have two children and when she isn’t working, she’s watching her kids play sports and spending time with her family and friends by the pool.

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RENEWALS ABWA Dynamic Connections Chapter Adams Pointe Conference Center Aldi, Inc. #81 American Funding Solutions Associated Services in Insurance Belfonte’s Mirror Image Express Car Wash Blue Springs Downtown Alive!

Cavanaugh Pet Hospital Colonial Gardens Dave’s Service Center Ecto Development Corporation Encore Accounting LLC Fort Osage Career & Tech Center Hampton Inn Kansas City/ Blue Springs

Incite International, Inc. Jackson County Tow Service Kohl’s Distribution Center Lunar Bowl Rod’s Sports & Apparel Meyers Funeral Chapel Midwest Auto Services Minsky’s Pizza Missouri Organic Recycling Once Upon a Smile State Farm InsuranceSteve Shipman Stoney Creek Hotel and Conference Center The Brown Team RE/MAX The Lodge Apartments The Millay Group Truman Heritage Habitat for Humanity Zucca & Daughters & Sons Roofing Co., Inc.

APRIL CALENDAR April 2-Don’t forget to vote!

April 2-Connectors’ Meeting, 8:30am April 3-Executive Committee Meeting, 8:00am April 4-Meet Me for Breakfast, 7:30am Kneaders Bakery and Cafe April 4-Fall Fun Festival Meeting, 12:00pm April 5-Legislative Breakfast, 7:30am Adams Pointe Conference Center Governmental Relations Meeting Immediately Following April 5-genbluesprings Planning Meeting, 12:00pm Sinclair’s Restaurant April 9-Overtime Pay Ruling Informational Meeting, 8:00am Kohl’s Distribution Center April 10-Board of Directors Meeting, 8:00am April 10-Buy Blue Springs Field Trip, 10:00am Community Services League April 10-Golf Meeting, 12:00pm April 11-LEADership Blue Springs, All Day April 13-How to Start a Business in Blue Springs, 10:00am Mid-Continent Public Library-South Branch April 16-Power Hour, 8:30am April 17-After-Hours Networking, 4:30pm Blue Springs 8-Miller Theatres April 18-Monthly Luncheon: Chamber Feud, 11:00am Adams Pointe Conference Center April 19-Good Friday, Office Closed April 24-Financial Oversight Committee, 8:00am April 25-”Chamber 101,” 8:30am

(816) 650-3180 Serving Eastern Jackson County Since 1964

April 30-Do You Have All the Pieces and Parts? 11:30am Sinclair’s Restaurant *All Meetings Take Place at the Chamber Office Unless Otherwise Noted*

MISSION STATEMENT

1000 W Main St. Blue Springs, MO 64015 Phone: (816)-229-8558 Fax: (816)-229-1244

www.BlueSpringsChamber.com www.BuyBlueSprings.com www.BlueSpringsFallFestival.com www.DiscoverBlueSprings.com

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

MARK YOUR CALENDARS Small Business Week: May 5-May 11 Business Bootcamp- Friday, May 3 from 8:30am-12:00pm Steven P. Westermann Fire and EMS Education Center Visit this free morning seminar to network with local business resources.

Featured Speaker: Lucy Rieger, J. Rieger & Co.

Annual Blue Springs Chamber Golf Tournament Friday, May 10 @ 9:00am WinterStone Golf Course Sponsored By: Individual Golfer: $150 Golf Team (4): $550 Sponsorships As Low As $250 Contact Trish for More Information: ttotta@bluespringschamber.com 2019 Blue Springs Fall Fun Festival Friday, September 13-Sunday September 15 Downtown Blue Springs Vendor Booths Starting at $250 Sponsorships Starting at $250 Contact Jeri for More Information: jwillingham@bluespringschamber.com Connector of the Year Jeff Carpenter JobOne

Business of the Year Meyers Funeral Chapel

Sponsored By:

Outstanding Citizen Trisha Kennedy Kennedy’s Custom Jewelers

2019 PARTNERSHIPS Tier One CPros, Inc. Saint Luke’s East Hospital St. Mary’s Medical Center Tier Two KCP&L Tier Three Bank 21 Centerpoint Medical Center Central Bank of the Midwest Foster Dental Care Hy-Vee Food & Drug Store Print Graphics Tier Four Blue Ridge Bank & Trust Blue Springs Dentistry Cosentino’s Price Chopper Edward Jones--Rebecca Knepper-Financial Advisor First American Title Greco Agency Farmers Insurance Haldex Corporation Kohls Distribution Center MCC – Blue River New Age Graphics Oswald Roam & Rew LLC The Examiner Zarda Bar-B-Q Tier Five Blue Springs Ford Lunar Bowl Northrop Grumman

We’re proud to announce the 34thAnnual Golf Tournament Presented by CPros, Inc

Online Registration www.BlueSpringsChamber.com > Events Quick Link > Search by date

For More Information and for Sponsorship Opportunities: www.BlueSpringsChamber.com

ttotta@bluespringschamber.com

816-229-8558

Friday, May 10th Tournament INFORMATION

Tournament Highlights Prizes for two Flights • Chipping Contest • Ball Drop • Hole in One • Longest Drive • Launcher • Longest Putt • Cone Game •

Location This year’s tournament is being played at WinterStone Golf Course. The wooded setting is truly spectacular with elevation changes, towering trees, lakes and creeks combining to create an Ozarks-like feel.

Entry Fees Include Breakfast • Lunch • Beverages • Gift • 18 Holes • Golf Cart • Prizes • Team Awards

Bonus Package 4 mulligans • 4 chipping contest entries • 1 pick-a-hole • 4 ball drop chances

REGISTRATION FORM

Please complete the registration form in its entirety and

return to the Chamber Office no later than Wed, May 1

1000 W Main Street, Blue Springs, MO 64015

YES! I WANT TO PARTICIPATE TEAM CAPTAIN

COMPANY ADDRESS CITY/STATE EMAIL PHONE

PLAYER #1 PLAYER #2 PLAYER #3 PLAYER #4

Foursome $550

PAYMENT

Hole Sponsor $250

SECURITY CODE

AMEX

DISCOVER

Launcher $10/each

Bonus Package $100

Individual $150

MASTERCARD

TOTAL

Towel Sponsor $300

VISA

3Towel Balls/Sponsor $10 $300 6 Balls/ $20

1 Balls/ $5

BALL DROP

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