MARCH 2020
THE CHAMBER CONNECTION
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March The Blue Springs Chamber is proud to offer several ways for you to learn & grow your business.
CHAMBER BENEFIT PLAN The
Chamber
Benefit
Plan
is
a
simple and affordable medical plan alternative. Powered by the Missouri Chamber Federation, administered by The Health Plan (THP) with network access from HealthLink and Freedom Network select, the Chamber Benefit Plan
is
available
to
small
group
employers in Missouri who have 2 to 50 eligible employees. Advantages that make a real
POWER HOUR
“CHAMBER 101”
TUESDAY, MARCH 10 8:30 AM KOHLS DISTRIBUTION CENTER
FRIDAY, MARCH 6 8:00 AM CHAMBER OFFICE
Missouri voters approved Amendment
Join us for an opportunity to learn how
2 on November 6, 2018, which adds an article to the Missouri Constitution legalizing medical use of marijuana for qualifying patients and allowing people
your Chamber of Commerce can help you and your business/organization. All members (especially new and renewed members) are welcome to attend.
who qualify to grow their own plants. With the new law comes questions about how this development will affect
difference:
workplaces across the state. This
• Shared overall claims risk across a
presentation will provide an overview
large pool
of the industry and specific information
• Competitive, medically underwritten
about what businesses need to do to
rates
be prepared.
•Fixed, predictable monthly payments • Choose from a variety of plan
Christopher McHough has practiced as
designs, including 10 PPO and 3 HSA
a litigation attorney for 20 years, much
options
of that time concentrating on criminal
•Minimize the impact of ACA mandates
defense and First Amendment law.
while offering coverage to all eligible
He now spends much of his practice
applicants, regardless of health status
advising and representing clients in
•Access to HealthLink/Freedom
the marijuana and hemp industry on
Network Select network
licensing
•Coverage for claims run-out/terminal
Chris is also an owner and the CEO of
liability coverage
Vertical, a licensed medical marijuana
• Simple, streamlined administration
cultivation
and
compliance
and
Did you miss Power Hour? Now you can watch the replay on the Chamber’s YouTube channel! Scan the QR code to subscribe and watch.
matters.
infused-product
manufacturing company in St. Joseph, Learn more by contacting one of our
Missouri.
participating chamber members: Cowell, James, Forge
This is a joint meeting of the HR
(816) 471-4245
Consortium and the Chamber’s Power
Employee Benefit Design
Hour.
Videos courtesy of Social React
(417) 343-0164
LEARN
CALENDAR
LEADership Day in Jefferson City
March 3 @ 8:30 AM Connectors’ Meeting
The LEADership Blue Springs class takes a day trip to Jefferson City every year.
March 4 @ 8:30 AM Executive Committee Meeting
on one with Representatives as well as tour the Supreme Court.
During their visit they tour the Capital buildling, watch the House floor, meet one
March 5 @ 9:00 AM Ribbon Cutting - Wild Souls Wildlife Rescue Rehabilitation
LEADership Blue Springs (LEAD) was established in 1991 by the Blue Springs
March 5 @ 4:30 PM-6:30 PM Meet the Candidates Forum
develop skills and knowledge of our community through a series of workshops
Chamber of Commerce to develop a community leadership pool. Participants focusing on business, government, quality of life, and volunteer services.
March 6 @ 7:30 AM Legislative Breakfast March 6 @ 8:00 AM “Chamber 101” March 6 @ 12:00 PM genbluesprings Planning Meeting March 6 @ 2:00 PM Buy Blue Springs Field Trip Mantra March 10 @ 8:30 AM Power Hour March 11 @ 8:30 AM Board of Directors Meeting March 11 @ 12:00 PM Golf Committee Meeting March 12 LEADership Day Jefferson City March 12 @ 4:30 PM After-Hours Networking Silverstein Eye Centers Arena March 13 @ 7:30 AM Legislative Affairs Task Force Meeting March 18 @ 8:30 AM Ribbon Cutting - The Chocolate Spa March 19 @ 9:00 AM Ribbon Cutting - DOG Obedience Group March 19 @11:30 AM First Responders Awards Luncheon March 24 @ 11:00 AM Meet Me For Lunch - Sinclair’s Restaurant March 25 @ 8:00 AM Financial Oversight Meeting March 25 @ 4:00 PM Ribbon Cutting - Bridge Space March 26 @ 4:00 PM Ribbon Cutting - Lazer, No Razor March 27 @ 9:00 AM Ribbon Cutting - Mid Continent Public Library March 31 @ 4:00 PM Ribbon Cutting - Anthem Photography
2018-2019 LEADership Class
NEW MEMBERS
MEMBER NEWS
American Family Insurance Chris Roberts 12715 W 87th Street, Ste 102 Lenexa, KS 66215 (816) 590-6995
The Blue Springs School District is excited to welcome David White as the Assistant Athletic Director and Head Coach of the Blue Springs High School Wildcats Football
Guier Fence 2501B NW Jefferson St. Blue Springs, MO 64015 (816) 228-1689
team. Coach White is currently the Head Coach and Athletic Director at Ridgeland High School in Mississippi. He will officially join BSHS’s staff
Laser, No Razor 609 NE Woods Chapel Rd. Lee’s Summit, MO 64015 (816) 800-1857
this summer, and will be joined by his wife and four children.
Novel Place Senior Living 1412D SW 7 Hwy Blue Springs, MO 64015 (816) 683-4800
Congratulations! The following Chamber members have been
I Noah Guy Home Improvements LLC 410 Park Avenue Buckner, MO 64016 (816) 217-1032 Amy Moyer Design 2730 S. Crenshaw Rd Independence, MO 64057 (913) 634-5404 Sponsored by: Saralee Rhoads
named 2020 Women of Distinction honorees! Trisha Kennedy, Kennedy Jewelers Trisha Kennedy
Susan Wray, Mid Continent Public Library Dr. Leslie Evans, Blue Springs School District Sonci Bleckinger, Central Bank of the Midwest
BSAA Basketball 2011 SW Meyers Blvd Blue Springs, MO 64015 (816) 674-4195
MEMBER RENEWALS
Cindy Miller, Downtown Alive!
Emagrace Colley, Blue Springs Economic Development Corp. Cindy Miller
Recipients of this prestigious award are nominated by the many citizens and members throughout our community. The Women
Abundant Life Accounting Wizards
of Distinction Awards event, developed to
Alicia Allen State Farm Agency
spotlight and recognize the important role of
Blue Springs Baseball Organization
women in Eastern Jackson County’s continued
Blue Springs Marine
growth, will be held on Friday, March 13 at
Blue Springs Pediatrics Cavanaugh Pet Hospital, LLC
Susan Wray
Stoney Creek Hotel & Conference Center.
CCR Roofing Services LLC Hampton Inn Kansas City/Blue Springs J & S Lawn Irrigation & Maintenance, Inc. Midwest Auto Services LLC My Kids Dentist & Orthodontics Prairie Township Fire Protection District SERC Physical Therapy of Blue Springs North Sonic
Dr. Leslie Evans
Sonci Bleckinger
Emagrace Colley
Spring Oak Property Management Stoney Creek Hotel & Conference Center Tandem Paving Co., Inc.
COMMUNITY
MEET A MEMBER DILLON MARTINEK - DYNAMIC CHIROPRACTIC LLC Dr. Dillon Martinek, owner of Dynamic Chiropractic LLC, graduated from Cleveland Chiropractic College in 2018. He fell in love with chiropractic after suffering from chronic low back and leg pain that did not respond to conventional medicine. After experiencing the life changing effects of chiropractic, Dr. Martinek decided to dedicate his life in helping others achieve true health and wellness through chiropractic care. Dr. Martinek strives to be unlike any other healthcare provider by giving back to our community and donating his first day fees! His services include manual adjusting, TRT, flexion and distraction, myofascial taping, and myofascial cupping. To see if chiropractic is the right solution for you call Dynamic Chiropractic at (816) 800-8305.
The body is self healing, we must rely on it first before resorting to drugs with all their harmful side effects and risks of addiction. - Dillon Martinek, Dynamic Chiropractic LLC
BUY BLUE SPRINGS FIELD TRIP - Mantra Friday, March 6 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
MEET ME FOR LUNCH: Sinclair’s Restaurant Tuesday, March 24 11:00 AM Sinclair’s Restaurant
Mantra 400 NW 7 Hwy Blue Springs, MO 64014 Have you ever wondered how some of our local businesses & organizations work behind the scenes? The Buy Blue Springs Committee is hosting tours of local businesses so we have a chance to see what goes on to keep the business running. This month we will be taking a Blue Springs Chamber Field Trip to Mantra. Please join us as we talk with the local owners, hear more about their professional background, what they offer and where their passion for their business comes from. All members welcome!
AFTER HOURS NETWORKING: Silverstein Eye Centers Arena Thursday, March 12 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Silverstein Eye Centers Arena Event supported by genbluesprings
CONNECT
CHAMBER FEUD “Survey Says: ‘We Want YOU!’” Thursday, April 16 Entry Fee: $125 Per Person One Hundred dollars of the proceeds raised with participant entry fees will go toward the Blue Springs Chamber Scholarship Fund, and twenty-five dollars of each entry will go towards lunch during the April Luncheon. The person with the highest points gets scholarship naming rights!
Meet the Candidates Forum Thursday, March 5 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Central Jackson County Fire Protection District Training Center 4715 SW US Hwy 40, Blue Springs Co-sponsored by: Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce and The Examiner.
Register to Play! Email: jwillingham@bluespringschamber.com
Legislative Breakfast Friday, March 6 7:30 AM Adams Pointe Golf Club 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 Donna Pfautsch.
Candidates for Blue Springs School Board, Blue Springs City Council Districts 1, 2 and 3 and candidates for Blue Springs Mayor have been invited to attend. Each will provide an opening and closing statement
Monthly Luncheon First Responder’s Awards Luncheon Thursday, March 19 11:30 AM Adams Pointe Conference Center Corporate Sponsor: St. Mary’s Medical Center Lunch Sponsor: Blue Ridge Bank & Trust, Co. Doors Open at 11:00 AM Buffet opens at 11:30 AM Program starts at Noon
PROMOTE
LEADership Spring Fling Mart Saturday, March 28 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Blue Springs South High School The 2019-2020 Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce LEADership group is bringing together carefully selected merchants and community members offering products that range from apparel and accessories to food and housewares. This non-profit event is the class’s project for the year and raises money and collects donations for Blue Springs Community Services League.
Looking Ahead How to Start a Business in Blue Springs Expo Saturday, April 25 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Mid-Continent Public Library South Branch Annual Chamber Golf Tournament Friday, May 8 9:00 AM Start Adams Pointe Golf Course
CLOSE TO KC. FAR FROM ORDINARY. 18011 Bass Pro Drive Independence, MO 816-908-9600 StoneyCreekHotels.com
Mission Statement
BOARD OF DIRECTORS ErIc Sporing - Chairman of the Board ECS Capital Investments
To promote, develop and facilitate a strong economic environment in which the business community can grow and prosper.
David Sutphin - Chair Elect Evergy Chad Smith - Secretary/Treasurer Chad Smith Insurance Agency Kelly Chamberlain Business Support & Promotion Cody Raithel - Leadership & Community Development Central Bank of the Midwest Zach Goff - Membership Events & Services Oswald Roam & Rew LLC Jacqueline Reed - Past Chairman Mid-Continent Public Library Christine Cates City of Blue Springs Cindy Miller Columbia College - Kansas City Clarissa Murray Fike Corporation Dr. Annette Seago Blue Springs R-IV School District Dr. Thomas Meyer MCC - Blue River Jaime Russell Anthem Photography Jodi Bowers Encore Web Works Inc. Kirk Lair Central Jackson County Fire Protection District Kyle Caswell Print Graphics Marty Meyers Meyers Funeral Chapel Michael Scott Woods Chapel Church Blue Springs Rena Lopez Kohl’s Distribution Center
Business of the Year: Colonial Gardens Citizen of the Year: Lyle Shaver, Spring Oak Property Management Connector of the Year: Kelly O’Reilly, Looks of Shear Elegance
2020 PARTNERSHIPS
CHAMBER STAFF
Lara Vermillion President lvermillion@bluespringschamber.com
TIER ONE CPros, Inc. St. Luke’s East Hospital St. Mary’s Medical Center TIER TWO Evergy
Trish Totta Director of Membership ttotta@bluespringschamber.com Jeri Willingham Director of Special Events jwillingham@bluespringschamber.com
TIER THREE Bank 21 Central Bank of the Midwest Hy-Vee Food & Drug Store Los Cabos Mexican Grill & Cantina The Examiner
Becca Blake Communications Specialist bblake@bluespringschamber.com Michael Zarrillo Operations Administrator mzarrillo@bluespringschamber.com
TIER FOUR Abundant Life Blue Ridge Bank & Trust Blue Springs Ford Cosentino’s Price Chopper First American Title Greco Agency Farmers Insurance Kohl’s Distribution Center New Age Graphics Oswald Roam & Rew LLC Print Graphics Zarda Bar-B-Q TIER FIVE Anthem Photography Jackson County Tow RE/MAX Heritage
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