August 2021 Chamber Connection

August 2021

THE CHAMBER CONNECTION

Meet Me For Lunch at Custard’s Last Stand Learn

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

TUESDAY, AUGUST 10 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM CHAMBER OFFICE

FRIDAY, AUGUST 13 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM SANDY’S RESTAURANT

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CHAMBER OFFICE

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“When you give a girl a softball: Lessons in Coaching Leadership”

Matt Killion, the area engineer with the Missouri Department of Transportation will provide an update about the status of projects in our region and Missouri Transportation Funding.

Join us for an hour long opportunity for you to learn how the Chamber of Commerce can help you and your business/organization. All members (especially renewed and new members) are welcome to attend.

We’ve all seen and used the word leadership but what does it mean?

How do we infuse leadership within and throughout our teams?

I have read numerous books written by the greats, participated in tests, and listened carefully to presenters, but lessons learned while coaching girl’s softball created the strong foundation from which I cultivate each day.

So, what DOES happen when you give a girl a softball?

Presented by Lisa LaCombe, RE/MAX Heritage

Sponsored by RE/MAX Heritage - Z Team Realty.

August 3 Election BSSD No Tax Increase Bond & Levy Please vote Yes for both the No Tax Rate Increase Bond Issue & the No Tax Rate Increase Levy Fund Transfer on August 3, 2021. For more information about the issues visit the BSSD No Tax Rate Increase Bond and Levy Fund Transfer webpage.

LEARN

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

August Monthly Luncheon First Responders Awards Luncheon Thursday,August 19 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Adams Pointe Conference Center 1400 NE Coronado Drive Blue Springs, MO 64014 REGISTER HERE This annual event recognizes and thanks the First Responders who put themselves in harm’s way in protecting and serving the businesses and residents of the City of Blue Springs, Lake Tapawingo and Grain Valley.

Awards will be given in recognizing heroism, community service and dedication.

Sponsored by:

NEW MEMBERS Blue Payment Systems 15703 E 44th Terrace S Independence, MO 64055 (816) 833-0975 card.get-card.com/edthecardman/ Freeman & Associates LLC 11407 E. 57th Ter Raytown, MO 64133 (816) 304-2380 Rize N Grind 1416 MO-7 Highway Blue Springs , MO 64014 (816) 598-2493 Healing Touch LLC 7928 E 119th Terr Grandview, MO 64030 (816) 533-6630 Healingtouchkcmo.com Smedley Plumbing 801 SE Hillside Circle Blue Springs, MO 64014 (816) 763-3539 CallSmedley.com Barkin’ Bean Roasters 604 SE Steeple Ct. Blue Springs, MO 64014 (816) 572-3656 BarkinBean.com

MEMBER RENEWALS Mantra Hughes Defense MCC – Blue River Crossland Plumbing Heating & Cooling Starke Law Offices Centerline Beach Volleyball Blue Ridge Bank & Trust Meinershagen & Co. The Big Biscuit Meyer Music Cavanaugh Pet Hospital, LLC Zucca & Daughters & Sons Roofing Co. Santa Fe Tow Service Incite International, Inc. Summit Lawn & Landscape The Brown Team RE/MAX

MEMBER NEWS Hy-Vee now holds the official world record for the largest serving of pancakes. Eighteen Hy-Vee chefs made 13,000 pancakes over seven hours.

St. Mary’s Medical Center is now offering gynecological care including surgeries and same-day outpatient procedures provided by Independence Womens’ Clinic.

HeroFundUSA, Inc. is partnering with FOX4 for a day-long telethon to raise money for local first responders and emergency workers on Thursday, September 9th. For more info visit fox4kc.com/herofund Columbia College has increased the tuition discount for Chamber members from 10% to 15% for all undergraduate and graduate courses taken online or in-seat. They are also extending the 15% tuition discount to spouse and dependents of employee/member. For more info contact Kelsey Anderson at kaanderson@ccis.edu.

Abundant Life is providing a Back to School Fair at their Lee’s Summit Campus on Saturday, July 24 and at the Blue Springs and Independence Campus on Saturday, July 31. This event will begin at 8 am at the campus locations and will end once supplies run out with enough resources for over 2,000 families. For more info visit livingproof.co/ backtoschool.

CONGRATULATIONS! Ingram’s Best of Business KC Winners Hy-Vee - Best grocery store Minsky’s Pizza - Best Pizza Johnny’s Tavern Blue Springs - Best Sports Bar/Grill Kansas City Zoo - Best Day Trip & Family Outing/Venue Kansas City Chiefs Arrowhead Stadium - Best Sports Event to Entertain Clients CommunityAmerica Credit Union - Best Bank Saint Luke’s Health System - Best Hospital/Med Center

MEET A MEMBER Matt Dold, US Health Advisors My name is Matt Dold and I work for US Health Advisors as an agent.

I started at the beginning of this year. My mission is to make everyone aware of the different healthcare options available to them so that they can confidently make the best choice.

I specialize in the self-employed and small businesses. I can also help individuals and their families. As a US Health Advisor agent, I have access to exclusive plans that cannot be found online. I offer a no obligation consultation to anyone curious about their options. Feel free to reach out to me via call or text on my cell at 816-695-9644 and I’ll be happy to answer any questions.

Matt Dold matthew.dold@ushadvisors.com

I am the youngest of 4 siblings, probably the funniest one in my humble opinion, I was born and raised in Kansas City and I love all types of games with strategy and I love learning about philosophy.

“It takes considerable knowledge just to realize the extent of your own ignorance” - Thomas Sowell

MEET A BOARD MEMBER Brandon Keller, Economic Development Manager I joined the City of Blue Springs as the Economic Development Manager in 2020. I have previous experience working for the Jackson County, MO Economic Development Tax Incentive Unit and the State of Missouri’s Economic Development Department. I grew up in Raytown, MO and currently reside near the Country Club Plaza with my wife and young Goldendoodle Kona, who was bred at Farmstead 51 in Blue Springs.

I’ve enjoyed my time in Blue Springs and getting to know everyone in the community. I enjoy everything outdoors and am always looking for something new. I couldn’t be more excited to be in Blue Springs and take over a role that has been held by some of the best Economic Development professionals in the Midwest.

Brandon Keller bkeller@bluespringsgov.com

CALENDAR

AFTER HOURS NETWORKING

August 3 @ 8:30 AM Connectors Meeting Chamber Office

Cable Dahmer Arena

August 9 @ 8:15 AM Executive Committee Meeting Chamber Office

Thursday, August 19 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Cable Dahmer Arena

August 10 @ 8:00 AM Power Hour Chamber Office

Enter @ Gate 2 19100 E Valley View Pkwy Independence, MO 64055

August 11 @ 8:30 AM Board Meeting Chamber Office

REGISTER HERE

August 13 @ 7:30 AM Legislative Affairs Task Force Sandy’s Restaurant August 13 @ 12:00 PM genbluesprings Meeting Johnny’s Tavern

Don’t miss out on this months After-Hours Networking at Cable Dahmer Arena. Drinks and appetizers will be provided at the Martin Underground Bar & Grill there on site. We will take tour and hear about the newest area updates while connected with fellow members. All members are welcome!

August 18 @ 12:00 PM Chamber 101 Orientation Chamber Office August 19 @ 11:30 AM First Responders Awards Luncheon Adam’s Pointe Conference Center August 19 @ 4:30 PM After Hours Networking Cable Dahmer Arena August 25 @ 8:30 AM Financial Oversight Chamber Office August 27 @ 11:30 AM Diversity & Inclusion Workshop Virtual Event August 31 @ 4:00 PM Ribbon Cutting Novel Place Blue Springs

LOOKING AHEAD Fall Fun Festival September 17-19 Cornhole Tournament October 2 @ 4:00 PM

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Word of Mouth Marketing 11407 E 57th Terrace Raytown, MO 64133

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July 20, 2021 (816) 269-0371

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FALL FUN FESTIVAL | SEPT. 17-19

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And More!

2021 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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

David Sutphin - Chairman of the Board Evergy Chad Smith - Chair Elect Chad Smith Insurance Agency Cody Raithel - Secretary/Treasurer Central Bank of the Midwest Eric Sporing - Past Chairman ECS Capital Investments Clarissa Murray - Business Support and Promotion Fike Corporation 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

2020 Business of the Year: Sandy’s Restaurant 2020 Citizen of the Year: Chuck Zuvers, Zuvers Real Estate 2020 Connector of the Year: Carman Booker, Bank 21

2021 PARTNERSHIPS TIER ONE Saint Luke’s East Hospital

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 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