June 2021 Newsletter

June 2021

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THE CHAMBER CONNECTION

36th Annual Chamber Golf Tournament Learn

Community

Connect

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June

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

FRIDAY, JUNE 4 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM ADAMS POINTE CONFERENCE CENTER REGISTER HERE Attend to hear updates provided by state elected officials. Attendees are able to ask questions of legislators.

Legislators invited to attend include: Senator Mike Cierpiot and Representatives Jeff Coleman, Jon Patterson, Dan Stacy and Chris Sander.

TUESDAY, JUNE 8 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM CHAMBER OFFICE

TUESDAY, JUNE 22 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM ZOOM EVENT

REGISTER HERE

REGISTER HERE

Marketing Through the Chamber

Diversity & Inclusion Webinar: Overcoming Unconscious Bias

Chamber advertising continues to be one of the most used methods of promoting your company and brand to member businesses.

Join Becca Blake, Chamber Communications Specialist, to learn all about the extensive marketing opportunities the Chamber offers and how you can take full advantage of your membership.

Join the KC Chamber and Henry E. Lyons, an implicit bias counselor, to learn the four steps people and businesses should take to manage unconscious biases.

This program is presented in partnership with the KC Chamber and Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce.

May 14, 2021

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NEW MEMBERS

MEMBER NEWS

Home Effects 2750 SW East US Hwy 40 Blue Springs, MO 64015 (816) 598-8546

Community Blood Center is seeing a rapid increase in demand for blood products at local hospitals. This is most likely the result of a surge in surgeries/medical care that was postponed during the pandemic.

Sign up to donate & help replenish the blood supply by clicking here: smarturl.it/CBC_ZipSearchTW

Just Dips Blue Springs, MO 64015 (816) 490-6049 Mosquito Joe of Kansas City 1401 Swift St. North Kansas City, MO 64116 (816) 897-0502 kansascity.mosquitojoe.com VB Direct Strategies Blue Springs, MO 64015 (816) 315-1538 vbdstrategies.com Keep ‘em at Home Senior Care, LLC Blue Springs, MO 64015 (913) 238-0950 Dold Health Blue Springs, MO 64015 (816) 695-9644

MEMBER RENEWALS Anissa Nelson, CPA PC FosterAdopt Connect City of Lee’s Summit Municipal Airport Community America Credit Union Fully Promoted of Blue Springs Penn Tech, Inc PowerPlus Cleaning Systems IAF Local 3133 Dale’s Automotive Collision Repair Center Spiritual Life Coaching Royal Investment Group, Inc Midtown Signs Hillcrest Transitional Housing Blue Springs 8 - Miller Theatres PowerPlus Cleaning Solutions Watchdog Advisory Elite Dragon Martial Arts Kreeayt, LLC

JRMA Family Martial Arts is celebrating it’s Grand Opening on Monday, June 14th from 6-8 pm. The Dojo is located at 3100 RT 7, Unit I on the South side of Blue Springs. JRMA is a family friendly traditional martial arts school teaching a blend of Karate, Hapkido, and Kobudo, with Tae Kwon Do at its core.

Dedication of the Downtown Gateway Arch will take place on Thursday, June 10 on Main Street.

The Blue Springs Corks & Canvas Art and Wine Walk will be on Saturday, June 19 from 11 am - 7 pm in downtown Blue Springs.

MEET A MEMBER Sam McCloskey, Burr Oak Woods Conservation Nature Center I am the Nature Center Manager for Burr Oak Woods Nature Center and the Missouri Department of Conservation.

Our mission is to protect and manage the fish, forest, and wildlife resources of the state; to facilitate and provide opportunity for all citizens to use, enjoy, and learn about these resources.

I grew up in Missouri and spent most of my childhood and as much of my adult life as possible trying to be outside enjoying the natural resource. I have been fortunate to work in resource management in Missouri and Colorado in a number of different capacities over the years. My hobbies range from skiing and snowmobiling to hunting, hiking and everything in between. I am excited to be with Burr Oak Woods Nature Center where my work and hobbies can align.

Sam McCloskey sam.mccloskey@mdc.mo.gov

“Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.” - Theodore Roosevelt

MEET A BOARD MEMBER Clarissa Murray, Fike Corporation I am the Employee Relations Manager in the HR department at Fike. Fike creates and manufactures industry-leading solutions for reliable safety and uncompromising protection of people and assets. We are a global company with offices located in Japan, UK, Germany, Dubai, Canada, and France.

I have been on the Chamber board for 1 year and I am impressed with the entire Chamber staff as they work seamlessly as a team. Their creativity and willingness to assist members is phenominal. I also like the proactive stance the Chamber embraces. They are always forward thinking with a bold ambition to be best in class and providing stellar customer service to Chamber members. I take the knowledge I obtain from the Chamber and share with our leadership team at Fike. Fike also likes to support local businesses so I alert them of various grand openings and joint business opportunities.

I have two children and four grandchildren, and in my free time I enjoy playing tennis.

Clarissa Murray Clarissa.Murray@Fike.com

CALENDAR June 2 @ 8:15 am Executive Committee Chamber Office June 3 @ 12:00 pm Fall Fun Festival Meeting Chamber Office June 4 @ 7:30 am Legislative Breakfast Adams Pointe Conference Center June 4 @ 12:00 pm genbluesprings Meeting Sandy’s Restaurant June 8 @ 8:30 am Power Hour Chamber Office June 9 @ 8:15 am Board of Directors Meeting Chamber Office June 11 @ 7:30 am Legislative Affairs Task Force Sandy’s Restaurant

Wilbur Young Park Registration 9:00am Flex Start 10:00 - 2:00 Registration for the 2nd Annual Blue Springs Chamber Disc Golf Tournament presented by Chad Smith Insurance Agency is open! $50 per player which includes lunch from Los Cabos and a 2021 Trilogy Challenge Player Pack.

RIBBON CUTTING

June 12 @ 9:00 am Disc Golf Trilogy Challenge Wilbur Young Park June 15 @ 12:00 pm Chamber 101 Chamber Office June 17 @ 11:30 am Monthly Luncheon Adams Pointe Conference Center June 22 @ 11:30 am Diversity & Inclusion Workshop Virtual Workshop June 23 @ 4:30 pm After Hours Networking & Royals Watch Party Los Cabos Mexican Grill & Cantina June 30 @ 8:30 am Financial Oversight Chamber Office

KC RV’s & Motorsports 148 NE McQuerry Rd Grain Valley, MO 64029

May 20, 2021 (816) 800-6100

LOOKING AHEAD Disc Golf Trilogy Challenge - Saturday, June 12 First Responders Awards Luncheon - Thursday, August 19 Fall Fun Festival - September 17, 18 & 19

PROMOTE

AFTER HOURS NETWORKING & ROYALS WATCH PARTY Los Cabos Mexican Grill & Cantina Wednesday, June 23 After Hours Networking from 4:30 - 6:30 pm Royals Game & Watch Party starts at 7:00 pm Los Cabos Mexican Grill & Cantina 18201 East Bass Pro Drive, Independence REGISTER HERE Los Cabos is providing complimentary food. Drinks will be available for purchase.

Registration required. Attendance is limited to 50, so be sure to register ASAP!

PROMOTE

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 Tami Courtney

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 Madi at mfritts@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