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HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
We kicked off the Holiday season with our annual Holiday Social at the Adams Pointe Golf Club
Even the Grinch needs to let loose once in a while! Members enjoyed socializing over appetizers and drinks provided by some of our favorite local businesses and competed in a cookie decorating contest. Thank you to Anthem Photography and America’s Community Bank for sponsoring this event!
GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP WEEK
After Hours Networking
We celebrated Global Entrepreneurship Week by connecting with both members and non-members at East Forty Brewing during After Hours Networking. This was a great opportunity to connect with business owners & representatives of all different levels and sizes.
DECEMBER 2022
MEMBER NEWS
Blue Springs Downtown Alive! is hosting Christmas on Main on Saturday, December 10 from 1-5 pm. Stores and streets will be stocked with the holiday seasons’ best gifts. Enjoy merchant deals, Santa sleigh rides, cookie decorating, kids crafts and photo ops.
Congratulations to One Community Hospice and Pallative Care on being rated the top hospice in Kansas City by Medicare and the families who receive their care. Each family who uses hospice services is sent a survey from Medicare to rate the care they received from their hospice. This is the most accurate rating for hospices since it is directly from those who experienced the care.
Community Services League is in need of Christmas donations to help our neighbors in need. Due to the economy CSL is serving more families than ever. If you or your business would like to help, please drop items off at the CSL office before December 16. Click here for a list of suggested donations. Contact Melodie Chrisman at chrismanm@ cslcares.org for more details.
The Kansas City Zoo has opened registragtion for spring homeschool programs! Pre-K through 12th grade students will explore the world of science and animals during these fun and educational sessions. Learn more and register at https://bit.ly/3iq0bGK.
The Examiner is revamping their local tv guide and is excited to offer new advertising opportunities at their lowest rates available. This new, full-color guide is the only local guide targeting cable and satellite viewers, cord-cutters & streaming service subscribers. The first issue will go live December 30, 2022 and will be published every Friday in The Examiner. Contact Jennifer Palmer at 816-350-6334 for rates and more information.
HOT DEALS
Chasing Serenity - $250 Couples massage with foot scrub and choice of second elevation. Appointments limited to February 10, 11, 14 & 15. Get Deal
Kansas City Smiles & Co. - No insurance? No worries. Get a Standard or Perio Membership Plan that covers everything you need for the year. Learn More
A Plus Janitorial Services - Do you need help with the clean up after your events or help with your daily, weekly or monthly Janitorial needs? We are offering special pricing for all new customer who sign up with us through the remainder of the year! Get Deal
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UPCOMING EVENTS
DECEMBER 9
Legislative Affairs Task Force
7:30 am @ Sandy’s Restaurant REGISTRATION REQUIRED
DECEMBER 15
Monthly Luncheon Business & Non-Profit of the Year Nominee Recognition
11:30 am - 1:00 pm @ Adams Pointe Conference Center REGISTER HERE
Sponsored by:
Meet Me For Lunch
11:30 am @ Johnny’s Tavern REGISTER HERE
DECEMBER 14
DECEMBER 23 - 26
Chamber Office Closed Happy Holidays! Board Meeting
8:15 am @ Chamber Office
MEET A MEMBER
Dr. Amit Patel,
I am Partner-Owner and Chief Medical Officer for the Kansas City region of Dental Depot. My role within this title is to oversee growth within this new market, mentoring doctors, and bringing the Dental Depot quality that is well known within established markets like Oklahoma City.
I believe what makes our business unique is the quality care we provide our patients with a common-sense, patient-centered focused care that Dental Depot was built on in 1978.
I grew up in a small town in southwest Missouri, attended University of MissouriColumbia for undergrad, and UMKC for dental school. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my wife, Alisha, friends and family, watching sports, and playing golf.
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Dr. Amit Patel apatel@dentaldepot.net
“The harder you work for something, the greater you will feel when you achieve it.” - Sudhashree Acharya
Dental depot
Digital Division (816) 774-1556 1100 SE Century, Suite D Lee’s Summit, MO 64081 digitaldivisiongroup.com Kirkpatrick Insurance Agency (816) 651-4811 700 NE RD Mize Rd, Suite 102 Blue Springs, MO 64014 agents.farmers.com ADT Security Services (816) 789-3136 15431 W 100th Terrace Lenexa, KS 66219 adt.com Homegrown Bookkeeping Services, LLC (816) 867-0114 Buckner, MO 64016 homegrownbookkeeping.com 4 Chamber Connection MEMBER RENEWALS Davis Auto Wrecking Entertainment Systems, Inc American Hearing & Audiology Three Diamond Electric Matthew Turner, DDS Garten & Carney, LLC Johnny’s Tavern State Farm - Bob Watson Petland McCarthy Auto Group Weather Tech Renovations Caring Hands Tidal Wave Auto Spa Parker Swearngin StorTropolis Cherry Road Bank 21 Cosentino’s Price Chopper North Cosentino’s Price Chopper South Mary Kay Cosmetics Sage Door Group The Examiner Winterstone Golf Course WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!
ANNUAL
Meet us at the Speakeasy and help solve the Great Chamber Mystery! Enjoy cocktail hour, dinner and awards presentations for the 2022 Business of the Year, Not for Profit of the Year and Outstanding Citizen of the Year. Following the program, we will play a roaring 20’s themed mystery game. There’s a ciminal amongst us! Follow the clues to discover whodunit. If you would like to sponsor this event or participate as a character in The Great Chamber Myseter Game, contact Rose Hall at rhall@bluespringschamber.com
Sponsored by:
Dinner
AWARDS BANQUET friday, january 20 Cocktail Hour 5:30 pm
6:30 pm Program 7:00 pm Dessert & Entertainment to follow
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Be seen as a community leader and support the Chamber’s efforts to help Blue Springs businesses grow and prosper!
The Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present the 2023 annual sponsorship opportunities, which outline the many sponsorships and marketing avenues available to promote and advertise your business.
For the Chamber to continue to grow and better serve the membership and community, we seek your active participation in our programs and events. Through a shared effort between the Chamber, our members and community, we can continue to increase our membership services and provide additional credibility, marketing and promotional opportunities for you and your business.
You can review the 2023 Sponsorship Guide here. Contact the Chamber at 816-229-8558 or email Becca at bblake@bluespringschamber.com with questions and to sign up for sponsorship items.
2023
SPONSORSHIPS
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7 Chamber Connection RIBBON CUTTINGS Santa Fe Outside Storage 3220 SW East Highway 40 November 1, 2022 Blue Springs, MO 64015 (816) 224-6988 The Grid on Main 805 W Main Street, Suite C November 4, 2022 Blue Springs, MO 64014 (816) 295-7167 Pints & Play 1008 W Main Street November 10, 2022 Blue Springs, MO 64015 (816) 522-9461 Tacos 4 Life 105 NW 7 Highway November 15, 2022 Blue Springs, MO 64014 (816) 866-1359
2022 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Chad Smith- Chairman of the Board Chad Smith Insurance Agency
Cody Raithel - Chair Elect
Central Bank of the Midwest
Cindy Miller- Secretary/Treasurer Columbia College Kansas City
David Sutphin - Past Chairman
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
Jason Norbury City of Blue Springs
Clarissa Murray
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
United Real Estate
Melodie Chrisman
Community Services League Blue Springs
Travis Hunt New York Life
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
2022 PARTNERS CHAMBER STAFF
TIER ONE
Saint Luke’s East Hospital St. Mary’s Hospital Santa Fe Tow
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
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
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
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