May 2018
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Councilmen Kent Edmondson (District 2) and Jerry Kaylor (District 1) getting “The Residence” signed by Kate Andersen Brower
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CHAMBER PATHWAYS
Learn: The Chamber’s greatest resource is its people, experienced business professionals. Learn from them and grow your business through interactions. Share your story with others and help other businesses learn. Community: The Chamber is a portal through which community information is shared. Chamber leaders are focused on promoting and supporting a strong economic environment. Connect: The Chamber is a place where you create opportunities. By attending events, you have the opportunity to meet business and community leaders. There are currently more than 450 members of the Blue Springs Chamber who represent over 15,000 total employees in our area. Promote: Every day at the Chamber office, consumers contact us looking for businesses to provide specific products and services. In every way possible, we promote doing business with Chamber members. The Business Search portion of our website continues to get between 6,000-10,000 hits each month. Potential. Future. Customers.
2018 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
GOLF WITH US!
Rebeca Swank- Chair of the Board, Foster Dental Care Jacqueline Reed- Chair Elect, Mid-Continent Public Library Ron Baker- Sec/Treasure, Saint Luke’s East Hospital Chief Jeff Grote- Vice Chair of Business Support & Promotion, Central Jackson County Fire Protection District Chad Smith- Vice Chair of Leadership & Community Development, Chad Smith Insurance Agency, Inc Eric Sporing- Vice Chair of Membership Events & Services, ECS Capital Investments Jodi Bowers- Encore Web Works Inc Jon Burke- Metropolitan Community College-Blue River
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Tournament Highlights:
Bledsoe Rentals’ 50/50 Raffle- Golf Ball Drop Cosentino’s Price Chopper’s Golfer’s Gift Hole Contests Bloody Mary/Screwdriver Bar Sponsored By:
Christine Cates- City of Blue Springs Dante Cosentino- Cosentino’s Price Chopper Mike Hilker- Blue Springs Ford Rena Lopez- Kohl’s Distribution Center Marty Meyers- Meyers Funeral Chapel Cindy Miller- Columbia College- Kansas City Glen Nash- Blue Springs Christian Church Dr. Annette Seago- Blue Springs R-IV School District David Sutphin- KCP&L
Friday, May 11 7:30am-4:00pm Blue Springs Golf Club For More Information, Contact Trish Totta: ttotta@bluespringschamber.com, (816) 229-8558 Photography Brought to You in Part By:
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BUY BLUE SPRINGS FIELD TRIP Jess Hansen Golf Academy
Buy Blue Springs is hosting tours of local businesses so we have a chance to get to know our business community better. Talk with the business owner or representative about some of the same challenges you may be having or just join the group to learn something new! Hosted By:
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Representatives from the community will speak. Topics include Parks & Recreation, R-IV School District, Police, Fire Protection, and Economic Development, to name a few. Attend for breakfast and an update about the community in 60 minutes!
Friday, May 19 9:00am 3024 SW US 40 Highway Blue Springs, MO 64015
Friday, May 4 7:30am Adams Pointe Conference Center 1400 NE Coronado Drive Blue Springs, MO 64014
POWER HOUR: OFFLINE MARKETING
Aleo Prime (816) 622-8632
 Our Customers Will Save 50% - 80% on Their Energy Usage
Don't Be in the Dark
Presented By: Go2Partners Midtown Signs Mid-Continent Public Library Tuesday, May 15 8:30am Chamber Office No Cost
MONTHLY LUNCHEON
American Greed: Six Feet Plunder Presented By: Marty Meyers In June of 2016, Marty Meyers of Meyers Funeral Chapel was interviewed on CNBC’s program American Greed. The episode was called “Six Feet Plunder”. The episode detailed Doug Cassity, who sold fake prearranged funeral contracts, amounting to $500 million. Meyers Funeral Chapel was one of Doug’s clients. Marty will share his amazing story, what he learned, how he found out, and how he has overcome this incredible challenge. Sponsored By:
AFTER-HOURS NETWORKING Hosted By:
Next Event: Volleyball at Centerline Beach Volleyball and Pavilion Thursday, May 17 4:30pm-6:30pm (will probably run longer) Build Your Own Team, or Join When You Get There! This event will be co-hosted by the Independence Chamber Young Professionals Group.
Thursday, May 17 11:30am- Buffet Opens 12:00pm- Program Begins Adams Pointe Conference Center
MEET ME FOR LUNCH Indian Mix Grill Hosted By:
Buy Blue Springs
May 15 11:00am 1214 NW State Route 7 Blue Springs, MO 64014
REAL JALISCO
1711 State Route 7, Blue Springs, MO 64014
COLONIAL GARDENS
(816) 229-8200 27610 E Wyatt Road, Blue Springs, MO 64014
BLUE SPRINGS BOTANICALS
ORSCHELN FARM & HOME
1412 State Route 7, G, Blue Springs, MO 64014 (816) 295-1921 1100 SW Hwy 7, Blue Springs, MO 64014
SERC PHYSICAL THERAPY
1320 NW Hwy 7, Blue Springs, MO 64014
(816) 229-1277
(816) 224-1976
NEW MEMBERS
Hurst Lawn Care LLC 2505 NW Camelot Place Blue Springs, Missouri 64015 (816) 510-4367 Gary Genser
Summit Lawn and Landscape 12020 Grandview Road Grandview, MO 64030 (816) 966-9434 Ryan Supple
L&M Consulting, LLC Orscheln Farm & Home 3412 NW Chapman Court 1100 SW Highway 7 Blue Springs, MO 64015 Blue Springs, MO 64014 (816) 295-1911 (816) 224-1976 Laura Sipes Tyler Holloway (816) 295-5939 Sponsor: Marty Meyers, Meyers Funeral Chapel
RENEWALS Adams Pointe Golf Club Adams Pointe Conference Center Belfonte’s Mirror Image Express Carwash The Big Biscuit First American Title Greco Agency Farmers Insurance Greco Lawn and Maintenance Hampton Inn Kansas City/Blue Springs Happy Hour, Inc Kohl’s Distribution Center Lamar’s Donuts Store #22 Lead Bank Monarch Conservatory of the Performing Arts Office Products Alliance Outdoor Restrooms Inc Parkway Plumbing Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers Rod’s Sports and Apparel Starke Law Offices, LLC The Big Biscuit Village Gardens
MEET A MEMBER Ryan Greco Greco Lawn and Maintenance
Meet Ryan Greco: Devoted husband and father of four. “My passion for the outdoors drew me into the industry. I began cutting grass at home by the age of 10 and began mowing neighbors lawns for pay by the age of 12. Being born and raised in Blue Springs with a Father that valued the community and his reputation helped set the standards we would abide by. Quality work and customer service have always been at the forefront since 2005 when Greco Lawn & Maintenance LLC opened for business. We love working in the community and helping others. We provide all your lawn, landscape and property services needs. Our values, morals, and beliefs are what set us apart. Experience the difference with Greco Lawn.”
www.stmaryskc.com
SMALL BUSINESS BOOTCAMP Join us for this free morning seminar to network with local business resources and to hear Adrienne B. Haynes, managing partner of SEED Law and owner of SEED Collective, speak about her amazing business journey. Friday, May 4 9:00am Steven P. Westermann Fire & EMS Education Center 4715 US Highway 40 Blue Springs, MO 64015 Register at: https://www.mymcpl.org/square-one
MAY 2018 May 1May 2-
Connectors’ Meeting, 8:30am Executive Committee, 8:00am
May 3-
Fall Fun Festival Meeting, 12:00pm Brown Bag Lunch
May 4-
Business & Breakfast in 60, 7:30am Adams Pointe Conference Center
May 4-
Small Business Bootcamp, 9:00am Steven P. Westermann Fire & EMS Education Center
May 8-
LEADership Blue Springs, All Day Fire & Safety
May 9-
Board of Directors, 8:00am
May 9-
Golf Meeting, 12:00pm Brown Bag Lunch
May 11-
Annual Chamber Golf Tournament, 7:30am Blue Springs Golf Club
May 15-
Power Hour: Offline Marketing, 8:30am
May 15-
Meet Me for Lunch, 11:00am Indian Mix Grill
May 16-
genbluesprings Planning Meeting, 8:00am Sandy’s Restaurant
May 17-
Monthly Luncheon, 12:00pm Adams Pointe Conference Center
May 17-
After-Hours Networking, 4:30pm Centerline Beach Volleyball & Pavilion
May 18-
Buy Blue Springs Field Trip, 9:00am Jess Hansen Golf Academy
May 19-
LEADership Project Day, All Day
May 24-
“Chamber 101”, 8:30am
May 28- Memorial Day, 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
www.BlueSpringsChamber.com www.BuyBlueSprings.com www.BlueSpringsFallFestival.com www.DiscoverBlueSprings.com
To promote, develop, and facilitate a strong economic environment in which the business community can grow and prosper.
2018 CHAMBER SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS Logan E. Blue Springs South High School Haley R. Blue Springs High School Richard K. Valley View High School Each year, the Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce presents, $500 scholarships to graduating seniors. We offer one scholarship each to Blue Springs High School, Blue Springs South High School, Valley View and one outside the district. To qualify, either the student and/or a parent must work for a Blue Springs Chamber member business.
SAVE THE DATE
Joint Federal Legislative Briefing
2018 PARTNERSHIPS Tier One
CPros, Inc. Saint Luke’s East Hospital St. Mary’s Medical Center Tier Two
KCP&L
Tier Three
Chad Smith Insurance Agency, Inc. Foster Dental Care Hy-Vee Food & Drug Store Print Graphics Tier Four
A Special Thank You to Inkling’s Books & Coffee Shop for our FREE, Business Information Library!
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
Stop by and check it out!
Blue Springs Dentistry Blue Springs Ford Lunar Bowl Orbital ATK
Friday, June 15 8:00am-9:15am Blue Ridge Bank & Trust Co. 6th Floor Board Room 4200 Little Blue Parkway Independence, MO 64057
Tier Five
Connector of the Year Bill Essmann, Adams Dairy Bank
Business of the Year Print Graphics
Outstanding Citizen Cindy Miller Downtown Alive!
Now Hiring! Seeking Daytime Help Apply Within: Blue Springs Location 2201 NW Hwy 7 Blue Springs, MO 64104 (816) 224 - 1001
Please consider donating to Truman
Heritage Habitat for Humanity to help fund the renovation and repurposing of the historic Hiram Young School in Independence, Missouri to provide family homeownership, educational and construction workforce training programs in collaboration with area businesses, school districts, and other area non-profit organizations. Your donation can be turned into a tax savings for you! **NAP tax credits are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. **Construction costs for the Hiram Young School renovation project have been underwritten by the Missouri Department of Economic Development, Neighborhood Assistance Program and the taxpayers of the State of Missouri.
Example (28% tax bracket) Donation MO Tax Credit (50%) Federal Income Tax Reduction (28%) MO Income Tax Deduction (6%) Federal Tax on State Savings Net Cost to You
$1,000
$5,000
$10,000
($500)
($2,500)
($5,000)
($280)
($1,400)
($2,800)
($60)
($300)
($600)
$140
$700
$1,400
$300
$1,500
$3,000
Please consult your tax advisor regarding your specific benefit.
Who can qualify?
Any business paying taxes in Missouri is eligible, including: Sole proprietors Partnerships Limited Liability Corporations Corporations S-corporations Farm operations Individuals with income from royalties, rental property or a farm Qualified contributions include cash, materials, supplies, equipment, technical assistance and professional services, labor; or stocks or bonds
How do I apply? What is NAP? NAP is a tax credit program
operated by the State of Missouri Department of Economic Development that provides credits to eligible donors helping to improve communities. Eligible Missouri businesses who make a qualifying donation to the renovation of the Hiram Young School will receive a 50% state tax credit in addition to state and federal income tax deductions associated with charitable donations.
Who do I contact if I have questions? For more information, please contact Carla Simpson at (816) 461-6551.
1. Request the NAP credit when making a qualified donation. 2. You will receive a Tax Credit Application with detailed directions. 3. Return the form, along with a copy of your cancelled check or other documentation of your donation, to Truman Heritage Habitat for Humanity. 4. You will receive notification of approval from the State of Missouri. 5. Submit Form MO-TC with your Missouri income tax return in order to utilize the credit. NAP tax credits may be used for the tax year in which the donation or possibly carried forward for up to five succeeding tax years. Help support Habitat for Humanity programs serving Eastern Jackson County families
ttotta@bluespringschamber.com
816-229-8558
Trish Totta
For more information contact:
contact the Chamber Office to inquire
There are higher valued sponsorships available, please
recognition in the tournament appreciation ad.
promotes your business days after the tournament, and
towel distributed to the golfers and volunteers; an item that
This sponsorship includes your company logo on the golf
Towel Sponsor $300
company logo as a keep sake.
program, appreciation ad, and receive a flag with your
box, receive recognition in the tournament’s game day
This is an opportunity to promote your business at the tee
Hole Sponsor $250
OPPORTUNITIES
Sponsorship
Check-in/Breakfast…...7:30am Shotgun Start ......... …..9:00am Lunch ..................... …..2:00pm Awards ................... …..3:00pm
The Day of the Tournament
2018 Sponsors
Friday, May, 11
TOURNAMENT
GOLF
Blue Springs Golf Club 1600 NW Circle Drive Blue Springs, MO 64014
Chamber
33rd ANNUAL
816-229-8558
ttotta@bluespringschamber.com
www.BlueSpringsChamber.com
For More Information and for Sponsorship Opportunities:
www.BlueSpringsChamber.com > Events Quick Link > Search by date
Online Registration
We’re proud to announce the 33rd Annual Golf Tournament Presented by CPros, Inc
JOIN US FOR A GREAT DAY OF GOLF. HELP SUPPORT YOUR COMMUNITY.
8 mulligans • 4 chipping contest entries • 1 pick-a-hole • 1 survivor ball
Bonus Package
Breakfast • Lunch • Beverages • Golfer’s Gift • 18 Holes of Golf • Golf Cart • Prizes • Team Awards
Entry Fees Include
We are excited this year’s tournament is being played at Blue Springs Golf Club. The Club is now under the ownership of GreatLifeKC and ranked one of the best conditioned facilities in the area
Place
Prizes for two Flights • Chipping Contest • Ball Drop • Hole in One • Longest Drive • Launcher • Longest Putt • Cone Game •
Tournament Highlights
INFORMATION
Tournament
Friday May 11th
VISA
SIGNATURE
EXP. DATE
CC#
TOTAL
MASTERCARD
Individual $150
Towel Sponsor $300
SECURITY CODE
AMEX
DISCOVER
Launcher $10/each
Bonus Package $100
Foursome $550
Hole Sponsor $250
PAYMENT
PLAYER #4
PLAYER #3
PLAYER #2
PLAYER #1
PHONE
CITY/STATE
ADDRESS
COMPANY
TEAM CAPTAIN
YES! I WANT TO PARTICIPATE
1000 W Main Street, Blue Springs, MO 64015
return to the Chamber Office no later than Monday, May 1
Please complete the registration form in its entirety and
REGISTRATION FORM