DECEMBER 2018
The Chamber Connection
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2018 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Rebeca SwankChair of the Board, Foster Dental Care
Jodi BowersEncore Web Works Inc
Cindy MillerColumbia College- Kansas City
Jacqueline ReedChair Elect, Mid-Continent Public Library
Jon BurkeMCC-Blue River
Glen NashBlue Springs Christian Church
Ron BakerSec/Treasurer, Saint Luke’s East Hospital
Christine CatesCity of Blue Springs
Dr. Annette SeagoBlue Springs R-IV School District
Chief Jeff GroteVice Chair of Business Support & Promotion, Central Jackson County Fire Protection District
Dante CosentinoCosentino’s Price Chopper
David SutphinKCP&L
Chad SmithVice Chair of Leadership & Community Development, Chad Smith Insurance Agency, Inc Eric SporingVice Chair of Membership Events & Services, ECS Capital Investments
Mike HilkerBlue Springs Ford Rena LopezKohl’s Distribution Center Marty MeyersMeyers Funeral Chapel
THE EXAMINER’S, “BEST OF EASTERN JACKSON COUNTY,” 2018 WINNERS Hospital: Saint Luke’s East Hospital Auto Repair: Dave’s Woods Chapel Auto Service Center Optometrist: Blue Springs Optical Car Wash: Belfonte’s Mirror Image Express Car Wash Orthodontist: Indiveri Orthodontics Collision Repair Shop: Dale’s Automotive Collision Repair Center Orthopedic Care: Rockhill Orthopedic Specialists New Auto Dealer: Blue Springs Ford Urgent Care: Children’s Mercy East Oil Change & Lube: Dave’s Woods Chapel Auto Service Care Commercial Real Estate Firm: RE/MAX Heritage Barber Shop: Courtney Brothers Barber & Shaving Parlor Residential Real Estate Agent: Amy Arndorfer, Premium Realty Group All-Around Restaurant: Sandy’s Restaurant Insurance Company: State Farm Insurance Asian Dining: Legend of Asia Criminal Attorney: Vanessa Starke Bakery/Donut/Cupcake: Lamar’s Donuts Equipment Rental: Blue Springs Rental Breakfast: Sandy’s Restaurant Pet Daycare or Resort: Cavanaugh Pet Hospital Brewery/Brew Pub: East Forty Brewing Copy/Print Shop: Print Graphics Buffet: Legend of Asia Funeral Home: Speaks Funeral Chapel Burger: Sandy’s Restaurant Photographer: Jaime Russell, Anthem Photography Diner: Sandy’s Restaurant Roofing Company: Bill West Roofing Fried Chicken: Sandy’s Restaurant Trophy Shop: MVP Awards & More Ice Cream/Frozen Yogurt and Custard: Andy’s Frozen Custard Bicycle Shop: Bike Stop Pizza: Minsky’s Pizza Farm Supply Store: Orscheln Farm & Home Server: Paula at Sandy’s Restaurant Elementary School: St. John LaLande Garden Store/Nursery: Colonial Gardens Grocery Store: Hy-Vee Food & Drug Store Bowling Alley: Lunar Bowl Community Theatre: Blue Springs City Theatre Jewelry Store: Kennedy’s Custom Jewelers Music Store: Meyer Music Golf Course: Adams Pointe Golf Club Thrift Store: Truman Habitat for Humanity ReStore Bank: Blue Ridge Bank & Trust Co. Cruise Planners: Blue Springs Travel Credit Union: CommunityAmerica Credit Union Travel Agency: Blue Springs Travel Chiropractor: Dr. Goldsworthy, Core Medical Center Dentist/Dental Office: Foster Dental Care Travel Agent: Casey Green, Blue Springs Travel
CONGRATULATIONS!
MONTHLY LUNCHEON
RECEIPT REWARDS
Who Will Be the 2018 Winner?
Congratulations to the Following Nominees: Northrop Grumman 1030AM KCWJ Real Country Outdoor Restrooms Inc Blue Springs 8- Miller Theatres PennTech, Inc. Christian Brothers Automotive Side Pockets Blue Springs CPros, Inc. Tandem Paving Co., Inc. Hometown News Meyers Funeral Chapel
2017 Winner: Andrea Mercer, Blue Springs Ford
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SHOP HERE TO WIN! Win $500 in American Express gift cards!
Thursday, December 20 11:30am- Buffet Opens 12:00pm- Program Begins Adams Pointe Conference Center
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POWER HOUR Situational Leadership Presented By: Chris Lievsay, Columbia College-Kansas City
Contest
Winning is as easy as 1-2-3! 1. 2. 3.
Buy Blue Springs from Nov. 1- Dec. 10 Bring your Blue Springs business receipts into the Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce, 1000 W Main Street, Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fill out an entry form for each Blue Springs business receipt. Each receipt is an entry, unlimited entries for this contest! For contest rules & regulations visit www.bluespringschamber.com or call (816) 229-8558. Contest winner announced on December 11, 2018 at 4:00pm. Program presented by:
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RIBBON CUTTINGS
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10/29/18 (816) 609-7000 11/06/18 (816) 988-8230 1315 SW US Highway 40, Blue Springs, MO 64015 1932 NW Copper Oaks Circle, Blue Springs, MO 64015
Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market TCC Authorized Verizon Retailer
11/16/18 (816) 739-8577 11/16/18 (816) 598-4358 1700 N State Route 7, Blue Springs, MO 64014 1095 SW 7 Highway, Blue Springs, MO 64015
Leslie’s Divine Designs
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(816) 536-0663 Online In: Blue Springs, MO 64014
NEW MEMBERS Dental Centers of Missouri 412 NW Mock Ave Blue Springs, MO 64014 (816) 833-2700 Diana Patterson
HOLIDAY SOCIAL
Celebrate holiday cheer with the Chamber! Wear your ugliest Christmas sweater, take photos with Santa, eat food from your favorite restaurants, and give back to the community!
Tip Top Kettle Corn Wood Heights, Missouri 64024 816-810-9982 Dan Bosley Jason Langston Farmers Insurance Agency 204 SE 2nd Street Lees Summit, MO 64063 816-524-3756 Jason Langston Employee Benefit Design Blue Springs, Missouri 64015 (816) 463-1890 James Nevins Los Cabos Mexican Grill and Cantina 18201 East Bass Pro Drive Independence, MO 64055 (816) 886-7863 David Melhorn
Thursday, December 6 4:30pm-6:30pm No Cost Adams Pointe Golf Club Hosted By:
genbluesprings will be collecting gift bags and tissue paper to donate to Blue Springs Shop with a Cop.
MEET ME FOR LUNCH Las Playas Mexican Restaurant Hosted By:
Tuesday, December 11 11:00am 1016 NW Woods Chapel Road Blue Springs, MO 64015
RENEWALS Davis Auto Wrecking & Sales, LLC Blue Springs Child Care Association Blue Springs Art League Christian Brothers Automotive Game Time Graphics Children’s Mercy Blue Springs Travel Bank 21 Reece Nichols First Mortgage Solutions American Hearing and Audiology Mid-Continent Public Library Ross Miller Cleaners Ad Trends Advertising, Inc State Farm Insurance-Hardy Johnny’s Tavern Blue Springs St. Mary’s Medical Center
MEET A MEMBER Laura Sipes L&M Consulting, LLC Meet Laura Sipes: Managing Member of L&M Consulting, LLC. Laura Sipes moved to the Blue Springs community in 2017 having spent 20 years in HR management roles with private, public, and nonprofit organizations. Her background includes a baccalaureate degree in Human Resources from Syracuse University, an MBA and second Masters in Organization from the University of Colorado. Laura is a principal with L&M Consulting, an HR consulting and services firm that focuses on helping small and medium-sized companies develop and manage their Human Resources needs. The firm specializes in all aspects of HR - hiring, compensation and benefits, assessment, and retention. Laura has additional experience in training, safety, workers compensation, disciplinary actions, terminations, federal compliance and auditing, affirmative action, and government contracting and reporting.
Contact Laura at (816) 295-1911 or laura@landmconsultingllc.com
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SAVE THE DATE Annual Chamber Banquet 2017 Banquet
Watch as we announce the 2018 award winners of Business of the Year, Connector of the Year, and Outstanding Citizen. Celebrate the successes of 2018, and get ready for 2019! Friday, January 18, 2019 5:30pm Adams Pointe Conference Center 2018 Photography Provided By: Anthem Photography
DECEMBER CALENDAR
December 4-
Connectors’ Meeting, 8:30am
December 5-
Executive Committee, 8:00am
December 6-
Holiday Social, 4:30pm Adams Pointe Golf Club
December 11-
Meet Me for Lunch, 11:00am Las Playas Mexican Restaurant
December 12-
Board of Directors, 8:00am
December 13-
LEADership Day, All Day
December 18-
Power Hour, 8:30am
December 19
genbluesprings Planning Meeting, 8:00am Colonial Gardens
December 20-
Monthly Luncheon, 12:00pm Adams Pointe Conference Center
December 24 & 25-
Christmas Holiday, Office Closed
December 31 & January 1-
Office Closed
*All Meetings Take Place at the Chamber Office Unless Otherwise Noted
(816) 650-3180 Serving Eastern Jackson County Since 1964
MISSION STATEMENT
1000 W Main St. Blue Springs, MO 64015 Phone: (816)-229-8558 Fax: (816)-229-1244
To promote, develop, and facilitate a strong economic environment in which the business community can grow and prosper.
www.BlueSpringsChamber.com www.BuyBlueSprings.com www.BlueSpringsFallFestival.com www.DiscoverBlueSprings.com
HALLOWEEN CHEER
2018 PARTNERSHIPS Truman Habitat--ReStore
Paramount Health Chiropractic
Tier One
CPros, Inc. Saint Luke’s East Hospital St. Mary’s Medical Center Tier Two
KCP&L
KC Managed IT
Tier Three
Chad Smith Insurance Agency, Inc. Foster Dental Care Hy-Vee Food & Drug Store Print Graphics Lead Bank
Central Bank of the Midwest
Tier Four
Blue Ridge Bank & Trust Central Bank of the Midwest Cosentino’s Price Chopper First American Title Greco Agency Farmers Insurance Haldex Corporation MCC – Blue River New Age Graphics Oswald Roam & Rew LLC The Examiner Zarda Bar-B-Q
Columbia College- Kansas City
Job One
Tier Five
Office Products Alliance
Connector of the Year Bill Essmann
Foster Dental Care
Business of the Year Print Graphics
Outstanding Citizen Cindy Miller Downtown Alive!
Blue Springs Dentistry Blue Springs Ford Lunar Bowl Northrup Grumman
Available Sessions:
7:00pm-10:00pm –or– 10:30pm-1:30am Includes 1 lane for 3-hour Cosmic Bowling, shoes, NYE party favors and champagne toast for up to 6 people
$109.95
Live Band “Brand X” 8pm in The Blue Moon No Cover, 21+
2001 NW 7 Hwy • Blue Springs MO 64014 • www.lunarbowl.com Price does not include tax and reservation must be paid in full at time of booking.