THE CHAMBER
New Members
Optimum Visuals
(816) 813-8775 optimumvisuals.com
Bodhi Tree Woodworking
(941) 224-6343
bodhitreefurniture@gmail.com
Sam’s Club
(816) 350-1687
T0c0325.s08293.us@samsclub.com
Crown Cabinetry
(816) 988-7230 cabinetsbycrown.com/
Gator Graphics
(660) 429-7443 thegatorgraphics.com
Justice Horn
(816) 673-9361
justicetyronehorn@gmail.com
Merle Norman Cosmetics
(816) 220-1248 facebook.com/MerleGirlBSMO/
All Saints Lutheran Church
AssuredPartners
Benton House
Blue Springs Animal Clinic
Blue Springs City Theatre
Blue Springs Historical Society
Huttinger Construction Co.
Impact Medical
Jackson County Tow Service
Kona Ice
MajorLux Apartments - Now Leasing
Sandy’s Restaurant
StorTropolis Self Storage
The Red Force AllState
Wal-Mart
October Events
Monthly Luncheon & Non Profit Showcase
Becoming Awesome: How to Make Success Inevitable 11:30 am @ Adams Pointe Conference
Ribbon Cutting - Essential Eats Grazing 9:30 am @ Essential Eats Grazing Register here
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Did You Know? You Can Volunteer as a Table Host at Chamber Luncheons!
Volunteering as a Table Host is a great way to get involved, build connections, and increase your visibility within the Chamber community. Here’s what you’ll do:
• Arrive by 11:30 AM • Check in with Trish upon arrival
• Select a table to host
• Welcome new members or guests that Trish may bring to your table
• Collect business cards or jot down names and businesses
• Introduce guests and yourself when the microphone comes your way
It’s a simple yet effective way to help others network and put faces to names in our business community!
To sign up as a Table Host at an upcoming luncheon, email Trish at ttotta@bluespringschamber.com
Member News
Best of Eastern Jackson County 2024
Show your support for your fellow Chamber memebrs by voting for the as Best Of Eastern Jackson County. Help us celebrate what makes our community so special! Visit examiner.net and click the “vote” button next to your favorite businesses. You may vote for your favorites once per day, per email address.
Trick or Treat Main Street
Bring your entire family to enjoy this Downtown Blue Springs fall tradition on Saturday, October 26 from 10am-12pm. Downtown merchants will have special deals and kids can enjoy Trick-or-Treating on Main Street.
2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools
Congratulations to Voy Spears Jr. Elementary and William Yates Elementary for being named 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools by the U.S. Department of Education!
Both schools are now two-time winners, with WYE earning the honor in 2016 and VSE in 2017. Only eight schools in Missouri are eligible annually, and BSSD celebrates 10 National Blue Ribbon Schools in the last nine years.
“Being a chamber member has been beneficial in numerous ways. It has provided a valuable network of people, offered timely information about local and state law changes impacting businesses, and organized enjoyable and meaningful events. This access to information has empowered me to make more informed decisions.”
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King, Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More
Lunch & Learn
Tuesday, October 8 @ 11:30 am - Free Event! Unlocking Talent - Building a Stronger Workforce Together
During this session we will hear from 3 local businesses who have a unique workforce including veterans, those who have been justice involved and those who are retired. Panelists will discuss unique challenges and opportunities with these populations and how to help each be successful in the workplace. Register Here
Meet A Member
Twila Gregg, America’s Community Bank
America’s Community Bank (ACB) was chartered in 1888. In 1997 the Bank moved to its present location in downtown Blue Springs on Main Street.
In January 2018, Twila V. Gregg became America’s Community Bank’s President/CEO, at the same time Jeffrey Smith was elected Executive Vice President. Twila and Jeff both have served Eastern Jackson County for several years, along with several of ACB’s other colleagues.
Jeff along with Asst Vice President, Joann Lathrom, and staff make all types of loans. Jeff can assist with
reviewing your various options for a new loan or refinancing, whether a business or mortgage loan.
The best way to serve Blue Springs and Eastern Jackson County’s businesses and residents is to run a good Community Bank - by being available, listening to the needs of its customers and making loans in the area. One word to describe America’s Community Bank is fair. Fair to customers, fair to colleagues and fair to the communities it serves. It is just the right thing to do.
America’s Community Bank’s team is proud to be a member of the
NMLS#740530
Jeff Smith jsmith@amcommbank.com
Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce, giving it many opportunities to make connections.
LUNCH & LEARN
UNLOCKING TALENT - BUILDING A STRONGER WORKFORCE TOGETHER
oCTOBER 8 | 11:30 AM
BOBBY HINES SANDY’S RESTAURANT COREY MARTIN KANSAS CITY CANNABIS
KARVEL COFED ASSISTING HANDS HOME CARE BECKY BROWN FORT OSAGE CTC MODERATOR
2024 Partners
TIER ONE
Jackson County Tow Service
Saint Luke’s East Hospital
St. Mary’s Medical Center
TIER THREE
Anthem Photography
Apple Roofing Bank 21
Central Bank
Cosentino’s Price Chopper CPro’s, Inc.
Evergy Equity Bank
Los Cabos Mexican Grill & Cantina
Molle Chevrolet
Chamber Staff
TIER TWO
Santa Fe Tow Service
Santa Fe Outside Storage
TIER FOUR
Abundant Life
Blue Ridge Bank & Trust Co.
Christian Brothers Automotive
Community America Credit Union
Kansas City Cannabis
Lighthouse Legal
Meyers Funeral Chapel
TIER FIVE
Greco Insurance
Mr. Electric of Blue Springs
Lara Vermillion, IOM - President lvermillion@bluespringschamber.com
Trish Totta, IOM - Vice President ttotta@bluespringschamber.com
Rose Hall - Events Coordinator rhall@bluespringschamber.com
Becca Blake - Communications Specialist bblake@bluespringschamber.com
Kim McConnell - Administrative Assistant kmcconnell@bluespringschamber.com
Tiffany Obermeyer - Membership Support Specialist tobermeyer@bluespringschamber.com
Contact Us
1000 W Main Street, Blue Springs, MO 64015
816-229-8558
www.BlueSpringsChamber.com
2024 Board of Directors
Michael Scott, Chairman of the Board The Table
Cody Raithel - Chair Elect Central Bank of the Midwest
Ashish Patel - Business Support & Promotion Hampton Inn Kansas City/Blue Springs
Travis Hunt - Membership Events & Services New York Life Insurance
Carman Booker - Leadership & Community Development , Bank 21
Bobby Olm-Shipman Saint Luke’s East Hospital
Christine Cates City of Blue Springs
David Mann East Forty Brewing
Katie Woolf Blue Springs School District
Kirk Lair Central Jackson County Fire Protection District
Lisa LaCombe United Real Estate
Lorne Meinershagen Meinershagen & Co.
Phill King Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More of Independence
Suzanne Gochis Metropolitan Community College Blue River
Tara Lavelle Vaughan Fire Solutions
Tim Porter Christian Brothers Automotive
Vanessa Starke Starke Law Offices, LLC
Warren Goessling Kohl’s Distribution Center