Chamber Connection July 2019 Monthly Newsletter

JULY 2019

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Job One recruited interns who were hired by Sandy’s Restaurant and Colonial Gardens. The three businesses connected at a Chamber-sponsored event!

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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

Zachary Goff Oswald Roam & Rew LLC

Eric Sporing Chair Elect, ECS Capital Investments

Jodi Bowers Encore Web Works Inc

Rena Lopez Kohl’s Distribution Center

David Sutphin Sec/Treasurer, KCP&L

Jon Burke MCC-Blue River

Marty Meyers Meyers Funeral Chapel

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

Kyle Caswell Print Graphics

Cindy Miller Columbia College- Kansas City

Kelly Chamberlain Colonial Gardens

Dr. Annette Seago Blue Springs R-IV School District

Cody Raithel Vice Chair of Leadership & Community Development, Central Bank of the Midwest Chad Smith Vice Chair of Membership Events & Services, Chad Smith Insurance Agency

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

MONTHLY LUNCHEON

Featured Speaker: Director of Labor & Industrial Relations, Anna Hui

Beginning her public service career as a Special Assistant to Illinois Governor Jim Edgar, Anna Hui has since been appointed to numerous senior positions in the state and federal government. Now, she will speak of the Department of Labor & Industrial Relations’s intiatives and other Missouri issues at our Monthly Luncheon.

This event will also feature our New Member Showcase!

LEADership Blue Springs Develop your business skills and grow your knowledge of our community by participating in this program!

Applications are due July 8th, 2019 For more information, call us at (816) 229-8558

LEADership Blue Springs (LEAD) was established in 1991 by the Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce to develop a community leadership pool.

Sponsored By:

Participants will engage in a series of workshops focusing on business, government, quality of life, and volunteer services.

This isn’t your typical business course: apply now!

Thursday, July 18 11:45am- Buffet Opens 12:00pm- Program Begins Adams Pointe Conference Center

Coordinated by Jeri Willingham jwillingham@bluespringschamber.com

POWER HOUR How to Get and Keep Quality Employees with the Right Retirement Plan No business is too small to participate in a formalized retirement plan.

In today’s competitive job market, employers must be creative in providing the best possible package to attract and retain the most qualified employees for their business. Attend this seminar to learn more about how integrating a 401K plan can be part of that package.

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RIBBON CUTTINGS

Lifestyle Nutrition

Money Mailer of Eastern Jackson County

Thursday, May 30 721 A North State Route 7 Blue Springs, MO 64015 (816) 988-7493

Thursday, June 6 (816) 865-6245

Print Graphics

Dental Centers of Missouri

Wednesday, June 26 945 NW Vesper Blue Springs, MO 64015 (816) 228-1053

Thursday, June 27 412 NW Mock Avenue Blue Springs, MO 64015 (816) 833-2700

REMEMBERING MIKE ZARDA

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Mike Zarda passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on Sunday, June 2nd, 2019.

Zarda’s Bar-B-Q, which joined the Chamber in 1971, was founded in part by Mike. The legacy and business he left behind will always be remembered as what helps make Blue Springs a wonderful city.

NEW MEMBERS 3D Mobile Notary 1113 NW Oakridge Dr Blue Springs, MO 64015 (816) 419-2444 Sponsor: Michael Zarillo (RE/MAX Heritage)

Datasource 1200 NW South Outer Rd Suite 319 Blue Springs, Missouri 64015 (816) 228-5255

Julie Dumsky - Platinum Realty 700 NE R.D. Mize Road Blue Springs, MO 64015 (816) 405-9331

Watchdog Advisory 2109 SW Eagle Creek Court Lee’s Summit, MO 64082 (816) 442-9017

GFM Weight Management 1416 NW State Route 7

Jessica DeLaTorre - Aflac Blue Springs, MO 64015 (816) 853-5609

Young Living Essential Oils 400 SW Glendana Street Lee’s Summit, MO 64081 (816) 389-0906

Blue Springs, MO 64014

(816) 427-5320

University of Kansas Regnier Hall 170A 12610 Quivira Rd Overland Park, KS 66213 (913) 208-6055 Diesel Dogs of KC 605 SE Central Drive Blue Springs, MO 64014 (816) 605-5247 Sponsor: Bill Fickle (Side Pockets)

KC Urban Home Inspections Comprehensive Chiropractic Care 10800 E 51st Street 1201 NW Jefferson St Suite C Kansas City, MO 64133 Blue Springs, MO 64015 (816) 974-3454 (816) 888-0719 Sponsor: Candace Haltom (Word of Mouth Marketing)

AFTER-HOURS NETWORKING Royals vs. Cleveland Indians

Thank you for your membership!

MEET ME FOR LUNCH Real Jalisco

Hosted By:

Thursday. July 25 4:30pm- Tailgating begins 7:15pm- Game begins All Members Welcome!

Register by July 5 - $30

Hosted By:

Tuesday, July 30 11:00am

Mega Chamber Office Party at Arrowhead Stadium Tower Club East 4:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Aug 22 Stadium Tours available for an additional $15 (must be reserved in advance) ____Mega Chamber Sponsor: $300 Includes 6' table, 4 reservations (does not include the tour), logo on program and in-house video display, recognition in 5 Chamber newsletters ____Expo Display: $150 Early Bird (before July 25) or $175 Includes 6' table, 2 reservations (does not include the tour), and listing on the in-house video display

Deadline for sponsorships & expo displays is July 25

Join 300 of your Chamber colleagues as we kick-off this fun-filled event featuring networking, vendor showcases, heavy hors d'oeuvres, a cash bar, optional stadium tours, and much more. Space is limited!

____Individual Registrations: $25 in advance (does not include the tour) ____Stadium Tour: $15 in advance (tour times assigned at registration - Tours Non-refundable) ____Add electricity to your booth space for $25.

Electricity is first come, first serve and vendor must provide extension cord. Have a floor display? Please let us know when registering; space is limited.

EVENT SPONSOR

LOCATION SPONSOR To register for a sponsorship, expo display or individual registration visit the find an event tab at www.bluespringschamber.com. For questions contact the Blue Springs Chamber at 816.229.8558 or bsinfo@bluespringschamber.com PARTICIPATING CHAMBERS

MEMBER NEWS

David Slater of Bank 21 was named a 2019 Regional Leadership Award honoree by the Mid-America Regional Council.

All A’Bloom Flower Design received Truly the Best Business of the Year Award from the Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce.

School of Economics celebrates 25 years of business this month.

The Kansas City Zoo welcomed a new baby hippopotamus into their sanctuary.

Jake Greco was the first agency owner to win the Blue Vase Award from Farmers Insurance.

America’s Community Bank’s Board of Directors has recently elected Joann Lathrom to the position of Asst.

Vice President.

Blue Springs 8-Miller Theatres opened 6 auditoriums with luxury recliners. Get ready, get set, recline!

Saint Luke’s East celebrated the delivery of their 20,000th baby.

MEET A MEMBER Sean Barnard Bambou Salons & Spas

Meet Sean Barnard Sean is a former casino executive who lived in the corporate world for 40 years before starting his locally owned Bambou Salons & Spas with 2 locations in Overland Park and a third in Blue Springs. “We opened in 2017 at a time when the former owner was about to close the doors, but we loved the talented stylists and the location. We are lucky enough to have plenty of parking and having the FieldHouse as our neighbor has been wonderful.” Barnard also believes in being a proactive member of the community in each of his locations; “We say YES to every request for 501c(3) fundraisers and we offer a 10% discount to all City of Blue Springs employees and members of the FieldHouse”. Barnard states that his business has been growing, “We just added another professional stylist to our team because our client list has been steadily growing. I attribute that to highly qualified stylists and great service. We also proudly use only cruelty free products such as Kevin Murphy and ColorProof as well as our own line of skin-care products that are locally made”. Bambou Salon is open Tuesday through Saturday with late hours on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Call 816-622-8162 for an appointment or book online at BambouSalons.com

sean@bambousalons.com

(816) 606-1842

www.stmaryskc.com

RENEWALS Advanced Surgical Andy’s Frozen Custard Centerline Beach Volleyball and Pavilion CommunityAmerica Credit Union COUNTRY Financial CPros, Inc Dale’s Auto Repair Fastlane Raceway, LLC Fike Corporation Fullerton CPAs Haldex Corporation Jackson County Executive Offices Midtown Signs New Age Graphics MVP Awards & Engraving Royal Investment Starke Law Summit Lawn and Landscape Trinity Homes – Keller Williams Platinum Partners

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Disposal Service, Inc.

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JULY CALENDAR

genbluesprings planning meeting at Hy-Vee Market Grille , 12:00pm Connectors’ Meeting, 8:30am Executive Committee Meeting, 8:00am Office Closed - Independence Day LEADership Applications Due Board of Directors Meeting, 8:00am Ribbon Cutting - AML Insurance Services, 3:00pm Fall Fun Festival Meeting, 12:00pm

July 12-

Joint County Legislative Breakfast, 8:00am at Stoney Creek Hotel & Conference Center July 16Power Hour: How to Get and Keep Quality

Employees with the Right Retirement Plan, 8:30am July 18Monthly Luncheon at Adams Pointe Conference Center, 11:30am July 25Reception for New LEADership Class, 4:30pm genbluesprings Royals Game (open to all members) 4:30pm July 30Meet Me For Lunch at Real Jalisco, 11:00pm July 31Financial Oversight Committee Meeting, 8:00am July 31Ribbon Cutting at Jason Langston Farmers Insurance Agnecy, 4:00PM *All Meetings Take Place at the Chamber Office Unless Otherwise Listed

CG

Weddings & Entertainment

Family Owned and Operated

Over 20 years of experience DJ & Entertainment Director Weddings | Private Parties | Corporate Events

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

Cynthia Gassen will help you create a fabulously entertaining celebration!

(816) 506-7197 www.cgweddingentertainment.com

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

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2019 PARTNERSHIPS Tier One CPros, Inc. Saint Luke’s East Hospital St. Mary’s Medical Center

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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 Connector of the Year Jeff Carpenter Job One

Shawn McClaren smcclaren@bukaty.com (913) 521-4003

Business of the Year Meyers Funeral Chapel

Jason Forge jforge@cjfig.com (816) 471-4245

James Nevins jnevins@ebdllc.com (417) 889-6345

Outstanding Citizen Trisha Kennedy Kennedy’s Custom Jewelers