OCTOBER 2018
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MEET OUR NEW, 2019 BOARD MEMBERS! Cindy R. Miller
Columbia College- Kansas City
Cody Raithel
Central Bank of the Midwest
Kelly Chamberlain Colonial Gardens
Kyle Caswell Print Graphics
2018 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Rebeca Swank- Chair of the Board, Foster Dental Care Jacqueline Reed- Chair Elect, Mid-Continent Public Library Ron Baker- Sec/Treasurer, Saint Luke’s East Hospital Chief Jeff Grote- Vice Chair of Business Support & Promotion, Central Jackson County Fire Protection District
MISSOURI CHAMBER
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 Christine Cates- City of Blue Springs Dante Cosentino- Cosentino’s Price Chopper Mike Hilker- Blue Springs Ford
The Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce has been named the 2018 Chamber of the Year by the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry! We are honored to be named and thankful to our amazing members, volunteers, and community partners.
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
2018 CHAMBER
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POWER HOUR How to Create A Successful Internship Program for High School or College Students that will Benefit Your Business Presented By: Cindy Miller, Columbia College-Kansas City & Andy Mayfield, Assistant Principal of Blue Springs South High School
MONTHLY LUNCHEON True Connections Presented By: Kim Brody, Core Insights
Leaders, managers, sales representatives, and those seeking true connections with others will benefit from powerful skills that will enhance personal and professional relationships. Attend this luncheon to learn the top ways to build true connections with others Brought to You By:
Tuesday, October 23 8:30am Chamber Office No Cost!
JOINT FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING with Emanuel Cleaver II Jointly Sponsored By:
Thursday, October 18 11:30am- Buffet Opens 12:00pm- Program Begins Stoney Creek Hotel and Conference Center
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Friday, October 19 9:00am-10:30am Hilton Garden Inn 19677 E Jackson Drive Independence, MO 64057
RIBBON CUTTINGS JW Performing Arts Blue Springs Golf Club
September 6, 2018 1101 NW Jefferson St Blue Springs, MO 64015 (816) 220-7775
September 25, 2018 1600 NW Circle Drive Blue Springs, MO 64014 (816) 229-1194
BUSINESS OF THE YEAR NOMINATION FORMS
RENEWALS
The Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the 2018 Business of the Year! See newsletter inserts for more information.
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AAA Disposal Bledsoe Rentals Blue Springs Electrical Blue Springs Rental Blue Springs Rotary Club Crossroads Hospice Friendship Manor Leadership Innovations Morgan Painting Realty Executives of KC-Yancik SERC Physical Therapy The Lodge Apartment Homes
AFTER-HOURS NETWORKING East Forty Brewing
Presented By:
VOLUNTEERS WANTED
MEET ME FOR LUNCH Bethlehem Cafe
Thursday, October 18 4:30pm-6:30pm 1201 W Main Street Blue Springs, MO 64015 All Members Welcome!
MEMBER NEWS
Presented By:
The City of Blue Springs named Captain Stacy Edwards, Deputy Chief of Police. Blue Springs 8- Miller Theatres officially opened their Lux Lounge bar, located inside the theater. Business professionals interested in providing mock interviews for high school students, email Dave Ceule at Blue Springs South High School. dceule@bssd.net
The Examiner is now accepting nominations for the “Best in Eastern Jackson County 2018.” The Hideout is celebrating their one year anniversary.
Thursday, October 4 11:00am All Members Welcome!
ANNUAL CHAMBER RETREAT
Friday, November 2, 2018 10:00am-2:00pm Steven P. Westermann Fire & EMS Education Center
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT National Night Out is a FREE event that educates children and adults about crime prevention, general public safety and the danger of drugs. Entertainment includes FREE food, game booths, raffle prizes and live entertainment
Tuesday, October 2 5:30pm-8:00pm Downtown Blue Springs
MEET A MEMBER Travis Hunt New York Life Insurance Company As a New York Life Agent and Financial Services Professional, Travis sincerely believes that people want to do what’s right: right for their families, right for their businesses, and right for their communities. In fact, that’s on of the reasons he joined the company back in joined the company back in 2014--he has the same hopes and aspirations as his clients. Travis is committed to providing individuals, families, and business owners with thoughtful planning and quality advice to help them achieve their goals. New York Life is not limited to life insurance. They create unique plans based on the clients’ individual circumstances. That plan may be life insurance, but it could also be retirement planning, disability insurance, long term care, college funding, charitable giving and more. Travis has been a resident of Blue Springs for ten years with his wife and daughter. When he isn’t helping his clients accomplish their goals, he is spending time with his family and friends, playing basketball or golf and supporting the Chiefs and Royals!
Would you like to be featured as a Meet a Member? Contact Dixie for more information!
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ADVERTISE WITH US In the Monthly Newsletter
OCTOBER CALENDAR October 2-
Connectors’ Meeting, 8:30am
Business Card Sized Ad (12 Months): $330
October 2-
Ribbon Cutting, 5:00pm Triad Properties
1/4 Page Ad (12 Months): $500
October 3-
Executive Committee Meeting, 8:00am
October 4-
Meet Me for Lunch, 11:00am Bethlehem Cafe
October 9-
”Chamber 101”, 12:00pm
October 10-
Board of Directors Meeting, 8:00am
October 11-
LEADership Day, All Day
October 11-
Ribbon Cutting, 8:30am Aldi, Inc
October 11-
After-Hours Open House, 4:30pm Highway 7 Chiropractic
October 12-
Chamber Office Closed--Staff Retreat
October 16-
Buy Blue Springs Meeting, 8:00am
October 17-
genbluesprings Planning Committee, 8:00am Indigo
October 18-
Ribbon Cutting, 8:30am IHOP
October 18-
Monthly Luncheon, 12:00pm Stoney Creek Hotel and Conference Center
October 18-
After-Hours Networking, 4:30pm East Forty Brewing
October 19-
Joint Federal Legislative Briefing, 9:00am Hilton Garden Inn
October 23-
Power Hour, 8:30am
October 29-
Financial Oversight Committee, 11:00am
October 31-
Executive Committee Meeting, 8:00am (Tentative)
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*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.
AFTER-HOURS OPEN HOUSE
2018 PARTNERSHIPS
Presented By:
Tier One
CPros, Inc. Saint Luke’s East Hospital St. Mary’s Medical Center Thursday, October 11 4:30pm-6:30pm Highway 7 Chiropractic 701 N State Route 7 Suite B Blue Springs, MO 64014 All Members Welcome!
Tier Two
KCP&L
Tier Three
Chad Smith Insurance Agency, Inc. Foster Dental Care Hy-Vee Food & Drug Store Print Graphics
BREAKING GROUND
Tier Four
On Thursday, September 20, Downtown Alive! broke ground on Main Street where the first gateway monument is set to be built by the end of Summer, 2019. Connector of the Year Bill Essmann
Business of the Year Print Graphics
Outstanding Citizen Cindy Miller Downtown Alive!
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 Tier Five
Blue Springs Dentistry Blue Springs Ford Lunar Bowl Northrup Grumman
NEW MEMBERS Sleep In Heavenly Peace PO Box 1057 Blue Springs, MO 64013 (816) 866-8866 Scott Foster Salon Suite 1916 1916 NW Copper Oaks Circle Blue Springs, MO 64015 (816) 399-8120 Jacquie Keller Rose’s Fireside Salsa LLC P.O. Box 3009 Independence, MO 64055 (816) 612-2154 Jamie Postpichal Sponsors: Rebeca Swank, Foster Dental Care & Paulette Crawford, Small Business Specialist Paychex 5901 College Boulevard Suite 400 Overland Park, KS 66211 (913) 568-1655 Zachary McKamie Sponsor: Mark Driscoll, Atomic Fizz
Money Mailer of Eastern Jackson County Greenwood, MO 64034 (816) 865-6245 Bill Keith Sponsor: Joey Zarrillo, RE/MAX Heritage
IHOP 1135 NE Coronado Blue Springs, MO 64014 (816) 598-8747 Michael Williamson
643KC 1315 SW US Highway 40 Blue Springs, MO 64015 (816) 988-8230 Mick Simpson Sponsor: Eric Sporing, ECS Capital Investments
Hometown News 9103 E 39th Street Kanas City, MO 64133 (620) 717-3565 Tina Wyatt Sponsor: Joey Zarrillo, RE/MAX Heritage
Cedarhurst of Blue Springs 20551 E Trinity Place Blue Springs, Mo 64015 816-203-1939 Deena Kerschner
Impact Medical 3424 NW Duncan Road Suite B Blue Springs, MO 64015 (816) 622-1017 Mark Hastings Sacred Space Wellness 1133 W Main Street Suite 202 Blue Springs, MO 64015 (816) 787-9547 Rebekah Bramlett Sponsor: Paulette Crawford, Small Business Specialist
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A Special Thank You to Our Fall Fun Festival Sponsors
Bob Watson
We Couldn’t Do This Without You!
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The purpose of the Blue Springs Chamber Business of the Year award is to recognize excellence in business.
Each year the Chamber recognizes businesses that are active members of the community and proud of what they have achieved in business. Companies may nominate themselves, be nominated or nominate another company. Nomination forms are available online or at the Chamber office and will be accepted through Friday, November 9, 2018.
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nominated companies are recognized by the Chamber at the
December monthly luncheon on Thursday, December 20, 2018. The winner will be announced at the Chamber’s Annual Banquet on Friday, January 18, 2019. Trisha Kennedy, Kennedy’s Custom Jewelers—2015 Winner “"Winning the 2015
Business of the Year was a honor and privilege. Blue Springs is our home, and to be recognized as one of its leading business means the world to us. We wouldn't want to be any where else."
Deb Ohnoutka, CEO, St. Mary’s Medical Center—2016 Winner “Being named 2016 Business of the Year by the Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce has been incredibly valuable to St. Mary's Medical Center. With all the changes we've been through in the past few years, this recognition not only strengthened our brand and deep roots in the community but revived a sense of pride among our employees. Thank you to the Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce for this honor!”
Jane Semrau, Print Graphics—2017 Winner “Words cannot express what this honor
means to us–To be one of the six fabulous businesses represented by the Blue Springs Chamber is the best! We take pride in knowing the Chamber members, other businesses, and friends we have made along the way.”
2 18 Business of the Year
The purpose of the Blue Springs Chamber Business of the Year award is to recognize excellence in business.
The Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year winner will be chosen with the following guidelines and criteria: The guidelines are: • Must be a Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce member in good standing. • Must be in business for a minimum of three (3) years. With consideration of the following criteria: • Active member of the community and leadership role of owner (s) and/or staff in civic activities. • Mission and stability of business and business practices. • Gives generously of themselves and/or staff in time and resources to the community and/or Chamber.
Each year, businesses that are nominated are asked to provide information to a Selection Committee. This appointed Selection Committee confidentially reviews and evaluates the applications. The Selection Committee consists of the following: Past Chair of the Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce, Chairman or Previous Chairman of the Blue Springs Economic Development Corporation/Council, the previous year’s Connector of the Year and two previous winners of the Business of the Year Award.
Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce Chamber Business of the Year Award APPLICATION Deadline – Friday, November 19, 2018 NOMINATION GUIDELINES Nominee must be a Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce member in good standing. Nominee must be in business a minimum of 3 years. SELECTION CRITERIA An appointed Selection Committee will confidentially review and evaluate the applications. The Selection Committee will consist of the following: • • • •
Past Chair of the Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce Chairman or previous Chairman of the Economic Development Corporation/Council Previous year’s Connector of the Year Two previous winners of the Business of the Year Award
Business of the Year winner will be chosen with consideration of the following criteria: • • •
Active member of the community Gives generously of themselves and/or staff in time and resources to the Chamber Leadership roles of owner(s) and/or staff in civic activities
COMPANY INFORMATION Business Name: ________________________________________________________________________ Contact Name: ______________________________ Title: ____________________________________ Street Address: ______________________________
City: _____________ State: _______ Zip: ______
Telephone: _________________________________
Fax: ____________________________________
Email: _______________________________________________________________________________ Website: _____________________________________________________________________________ When Did Your Business Begin: ___________________________________________________________ Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce Member Since: __________________________________________
1000 W Main Street | Blue Springs, MO 64015 | (816) 229-8558 | Fax (816) 229-1244 | bluespringschamber.com
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Nomination Questions 1. Business History and Overview Please provide an overview of the nature and history of your business, with a particular focus on your achievements over the past 12 months. Include details of your facilities and services and comment on what is unique about your business. (please limit your comments to 300 words or less) Your comments may include: • Your company’s mission • Demonstration of business stability • What unique business practices has your company implemented to address challenges and/or adversity
2. Contributions to the Community Outline how your business contributes to the economy of Blue Springs – both on an economic level and generally to the community. (please limit your comments to 300 words or less) Your comments may include: • Community activities and community leadership roles • Examples of time and resources given to the Chamber • How your business or product has contributed to local community development (including employment, use of local products and services and/or increased visitation to the area)
1000 W Main Street | Blue Springs, MO 64015 | (816) 229-8558 | Fax (816) 229-1244 | bluespringschamber.com