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November 2017

The Chamber Connection Photo: Ron Baker CEO of Saint Luke's East Hospital and Chamber Connection 2017 Dr. Ruby Meierotto, August sponsors of the October Luncheon

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Join Us For Global Entrepreneurship Week November 13-19, 2017 Coffee Kick-Off Celebration

2017 Board of Directors

Yvonne Hall- Chair of the Board, Blue Ridge Bank and Trust Co. Rebeca Swank- Chair Elect, Foster Dental Care Jacqueline Reed- Sec/Treasurer, Mid-Continent Public Library Ron Baker- Vice Chair of Business Support and Promotion, Saint Luke's East Hospital Kerry DeHaan- Vice Chair of Leadership & Community Development, DeHaan Remodeling, Inc. Eric Sporing- Vice Chair of Member Events and Services, ECS Capital Investments Mark Whitlow- Past Chair, Office Products Alliance Jon Burke- Metropolitan Community College- Blue River Dante Cosentino- Cosentino's Price Chopper Chief Jeff Grote- CJCFPD Dyan Herdzina- Oswald Roam & Rew LLC Mike Hilker- Blue Springs Ford Trisha Kennedy- Kennedy's Custom Jewelers Tom Meyer- Meyer Music Kim Nakahodo- City of Blue Springs Glen Nash- Blue Springs Christian Church Dr. Annette Seago- Blue Springs R-IV School District Chad Smith- State Farm Insurance Linda Smith- St. Mary's Medical Center

Monday, November 13 7:30am-9:00am Chamber Office No Cost Power Hour: ADA Compliance on the Web

Presented By: Jodi Bowers (Encore Web Works, Inc.)

Tuesday, November 14 8:30am-9:30am Chamber Office No Cost Wine Etiquette & Tasting

Wednesday, November 15 Presented By: 5:00pm-7:00pm Dr. Emmanuel Ngomsi Chamber Office All World Languages $25.00 and Cultures, Inc. Downtown Blue Springs Open House

Thursday, November 16 5:00pm-8:00pm

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Member News

1. Logged in to your online Chamber account?

Truman Medical Center-Lakewood received the 2. Posted a "Hot Deal" (promotion for consumers)? Birnbaum Quality Leadership Performance Award 3. Posted a Job Listing? from Vizient. This award recognizes excellent quality 4. Visited a Chamber committee? and safety practices.

5. Attended a Chamber event?

6. Hosted a Chamber event or meeting?

Meyer Music and their not-for profit organization, What's Stopping You? Call Us! (816) 229-8558 Band of Angels were honored by Lance Tibbet, the President of the Tournament of Roses Parade, for making it possible for Louisburg High School Band to perform in the parade.

Kansas City Chiefs player, Kareem Hunt and teammates are hosting a celebrity bowling night at Lunar Bowl on November 3rd.

Allstate Insurance- Matt Connatser can now offer securities to all of their customers including retirement plans, 401(K) rollovers, annuities, 529 college savings plans, variable life insurance, and more.

For the second time in a row, Voy Spears Jr. Elementary School is one of eight Missouri schools to be honored as a 2017 National Blue Ribbon School.

This award recognizes schools that perform well academically.

Side Pockets is celebrating 12 years of business in Blue Springs.

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November Luncheon

Featured Speaker: Dr. Jim Finley Blue Springs School District Superintendent

Receipt Rewards

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November 16, 2017 Networking Begins- 11:30am Buffet Opens- 11:45am Program Begins- 12:00pm $23 Per Member $28 Per Non-Member Adams Pointe Conference Center

1. Buy Blue Springs from November 1- December 11.

2. Bring your Blue Springs business receipts into the Chamber office, Monday-Friday from 8:00am-4:00pm.

3. Fill out an entry form for each receipt. Each receipt is an entry; unlimited entries are allowed!

2018 Chamber Directory What You Need to Know: 1. If you have not yet verified your business information for the 2018 Directory, you must do so by November 10, 2017.

2. Advertisement space is available, and ranges anywhere from $50-$700.

3. The 2018 Directory will be printed and distributed to those visiting or moving to our area. It will also be distributed electronically on the Chamber website, on social media, and via emails.

4. Members can now have their advertisements and categorical listings linked directly to their website. This is especially valuable since, for the first time in 2018, the directory will be an electronic pop-up on the Blue Springs Chamber website.

Promote Meet Me For Lunch

Each month we gather at local restaurants to eat and network. This month we'll meet at Back Yard Burgers Come join us!

Get Involved in Chamber After-Hours!

Wednesday, November 8 Minsky's Pizza 4:30pm-6:30pm

Tuesday, November 21 11:00am 1900 NW State Route 7 Blue Springs, MO 64014 Photo: genbluesprings Networking at Trinity Wellness

Meet A Member

Meet Carolyn and Jeff Marsh, owners of Happy Hour, Inc. "We have been a member of Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce practically since opening in 2004. How time flies when you’re having fun! Happy Hour is a great place to find those special beverages you can enjoy with any occasion from a wedding toast to relaxing at home.

In fact, my husband and I decided to open Happy Hour after a visit to wine country, Napa Valley, CA. Our vision was to bring selection, education, and awareness to our local friends and neighbors. We both worked career-technology, but soon I left to focus my attention on Happy Hour. Jeff continues a career in technology but loves hearing about all the new beverages that arrive each week and the public Beer and Wine tastings on Friday and Saturday. Staff at Happy Hour are friendly, experienced, and take pride in giving you great service and attention while you’re shopping. Shop local and support small business."

November Calender

November 2- Ribbon Cutting, 4:00pm Indigo Medical Spa November 3 Annual Retreat, 8:00am CJCFPD Training Center November 7- Ribbon Cutting, 8:30am Edward Jones- Knepper November 8- After Hours Networking Event, 4:30pm Minsky's Pizza- Hosted by genbluesprings November 13- GEW Coffee Kick-Off, 7:30am November 14- Power Hour, 8:30am November 14- Ribbon Cutting, 3:00pm Aunt Hazel's Pet Salon November 15- genbluesprings Planning Committee, 8:00am Cosentino's Price Chopper South November 15- Wine Etiquette & Tasting, 5:00pm November 16- Monthly Luncheon, 12:00pm Adams Pointe Conference Center November 16- Downtown Blue Springs Open House, 5:00pm Downtown Blue Springs November 21- Buy Blue Springs/ Visitors' Task Force, 8:00am November 21- Meet Me for Lunch, 11:00am Back Yard Burger November 23 & 24- Thanksgiving (Office Closed) November 25- Small Business Saturday November 28- Connectors' Meeting, 3:30pm November 29- Financial Oversight Committee, 8:00am November 30- LEADership Class, All Day *All Meetings Take Place at Chamber Office Unless Otherwise Noted

Business of the Year: Outstanding Citizen: St. Mary's Medical Center Ted Meyer, Meyer Music Connector of the Year: Joey Zarrillo, Money Mailer of Eastern Jackson County

See Newsletter Insert for 2017 Business of the Year Nomination Forms-- Due November 10

2017 Sponsorships

TIER ONE CPros, Inc. Hy-Vee Food & Drug Store Saint Luke’s East Hospital St. Mary’s Medical Center TIER TWO Cosentino’s Price Chopper KCP&L Sandy’s Restaurant TIER THREE Custom Specialties Mark Cromwell Centerpoint Medical Center Central Bank of the Midwest Foster Dental Care Print Graphics TIER FOUR Adams Pointe Conference Center Blue Ridge Bank & Trust Blue Springs Dentistry First American Title Haldex Corporation Lunar Bowl Metropolitan Community College – Blue River New Age Graphics Orbital ATK Oswald Roam & Rew LLC Zarda Bar-B-Q TIER FIVE 1st Mid America Credit Union Adams Dairy Bank Blue Springs Ford Office Products Alliance Parkway Plumbing America's Community Bank

Mission Statement

To promote, develop, and facilitate a strong economic environment in which the business community can grow and prosper.

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

Renewals

All Copy Products Bank 21 Benton House Billups, Snyder, & Associates, LLC Blue Springs Art League Blue Springs Family Eyecare Blue Springs Historical Society Blue Springs Rental Blue Springs Travel Carol Journagan Cartridge World- Lees Summit CJ Real Estate, Inc. CommunityAmerica Credit Union Cosentino's Price Chopper North Cosentino's Price Chopper South Davis Auto Wrecking & Sales, LLC Discover Vision Centers First United Methodist Church Foster Dental Care

George McCorkendale Auto Service, Inc. Jimmy John's Kare-N-Hair Salon Magnum Home Security Matthew Turner, DDS, PC. Morgan Painting Print Graphics RE/MAX Heritage Reinhard & Kovaks CPAs LLC School of Economics Senior Benefit Services Speaks Family Legacy Chapels, Inc State Farm Insurance- Hardy State Representative Mike Cierpiot St. Mary's Medical Center The Home Depot The Parkway Senior Living Tuscany Italian Restaurant Zarda Bar-B-Q

Mark Your Calenders Holiday Social Thursday, December 7 4:30pm Adams Pointe Golf Club

Annual Banquet Friday, January 19 6:00pm Adams Pointe Conference Center

Photo: 2016 Holiday Social

Photo: 2017 Annual Banquet

New Members Midwest Lawn & Home Improvements Blue Springs, MO 64015 (816) 520-6689 Randy Bradford Sponsor: Teresa Bradford Midwest Merchandising Affiliates, LLC

Jess Hansen Golf Academy 3024 SW US 40 Hwy Blue Springs, MO 64015 (816) 405-4531 Jess Hansen Sponsor: Debra Weilbacher Business Assistance

Game Time Graphics, Inc 119 W 31st Street Independence, MO 64055 (816) 254-4263 David Curtis Sponsor: Kerry DeHaan DeHaan Remodeling Inc.

Rhonda's Relaxation Center Blue Springs, MO 64014 (816) 812-9542 Rhonda Wheeler

Turner, Peggye Independence, MO 64055 (310) 383-3846 Peggye Turner Aspirations Career Development Kansas City, MO 64108 (816) 824-2151 Chris Swingle Julie Dumsky PC, Chartwell Realty 751 NE Anderson Lane Lees Summit, MO 64064 (816) 405-9331 Julie Dumsky The Phoenix PR Group, LLC 4324 S Stone Canyon Drive Blue Springs, MO 64015 (816) 438-1526 Robin Baer White Oak Dental Group 1125 S State Route 7 Blue Springs, MO 64014 (816) 622-1029 Noah Michel

Core Insights Lees Summit, MO 64082 (903) 574-5444 Kim Brody Sponsor: Jon Brody Brody's Dry Professional Carpet Cleaning Trinity Homes- Keller Williams Platinum Partners 1201 NE Windor Drive Lees Summit, MO 64086 (816) 797-2487 Holly Michael The Hideout, LLC 1120 NW Oak Street Blue Springs, MO 64015 (816) 223-7794 Holly Caviness Sponsor: Twila Gregg America's Community Bank Norwex Blue Springs, MO 64014 (909) 562-9704 Erin Logan Sponsor: Debbie Weilbacher Business Assistance Rae's Cafe 1605 S 7 Highway Blue Springs, MO 64015 (816) 295-5991 David Hoffman

Ribbon Cuttings Cosentino's Price Chopper South

Saint Luke's Convenient Care Clinic

October 4, 2017 (816) 229-7011 1101 SW State Route 7 Blue Springs, MO 64014

October 4, 2017 (816) 251-5800 1101 SW State Route 7 Blue Springs, MO 64014

Hello! Pediatric Dentistry

Partners in Primary Care

October 4, 2017 (816) 622-2843 717 N State Route 7 Blue Springs, Missouri 64014 St. Mary's Medical Center Blue Springs Internal Medicine

October 26, 2017 816-943-2676

205 NW R.D. Mize Rd, Suite 400 (4th Floor), Blue Springs, MO 64014

October 5, 2017 (816) 680-1331 19401 E. 39th Street Independence, MO 64057 Nana's Cafe

October 17, 2017 (816) 724-6263

2650 State Route 7 Blue Springs, MO 64014