September 2020 Newsletter

SEPTEMBER 2020

THE CHAMBER CONNECTION

Maegan & Kyle Spencer, Dell’s Powersports Photo by Anthem Photography

Maverick & Charlie want to see YOU at the Fall UN-Festival!!

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September The Blue Springs Chamber is proud to offer several ways for you to learn & grow your business.

CHAMBER 101 “Chamber 101” Thursday, September 10 8:30 - 9:30 AM Chamber Office + Virtual REGISTER HERE See how the Blue Springs Chamber is working for you and your business/organization now more than ever.

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POWER HOUR ON DEMAND Did you know we have a library of free on-demand webinars featuring past Power Hour presentations?

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel and watch past Power Hour videos at your convenience!

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MEMBER BENEFIT UPGRADE TO AN ENHANCED LISTING! By upgrading to an enhanced listing you can increase your business directory visibility with premium placement, added content and visual highlights!

Enhanced Listing includes the following: • Logo next to your listing • Photos & Video • Link to Map Image of your Choice • 1600 Character Description • Additional Bulleted Description with Links • Results Summary displayed in search results.

• Hours of Operation • Location Information/Driving Directions • Unlimited Keywords to improve your search results An Enhanced Directory listing is just $25 through the end of 2020.

Contact the Chamber to upgrade today!

LEARN

CALENDAR September 1 @ 8:30 AM Connector’s Meeting

2021 NEW BOARD MEMBERS Join us in welcoming our newest board members for 2021!

September 1 @ 4:00 PM Ribbon Cutting - StorTropolis SelfStorage, Blue Springs September 2 @ 8:30 AM Executive Committee Meeting September 3 @ 4:30 - 6:00 PM 2020-2021 LEADership Reception September 4 @ 12:00 PM genbluesprings Planning Meeting September 9 @ 8:30 AM Board of Directors Meeting September 10 @ 8:30 AM Chamber 101 Member Orientation

Erica Lucas, Sandy’s Restaurant

Jeff Carpenter, Job One

Tami Courtney, Republic Services

Laura Sipes, L&M Consulting

Photo by Anthem Photography

September 11 @ 7:30 AM Virtual Candidate Forum at Legislative Affairs Task Force Meeting September 11 LEADership Class Retreat September 17 @ 9:00 AM Ribbon Cutting - The Dream Products September 18 & 19, 11 AM - 8 PM Fall UN-Festival September 19 @ 10:00 AM Cornhole Tournament September 22 @ 8:00 AM Ribbon Cutting - Ignite Medical Resort September 23 @ 4:00 PM Ribbon Cutting - The Emerald Event Space September 24 @ 11:30 AM Monthly Luncheon September 30 @ 8:30 AM Financial Oversight Committee

CANDIDATE FORUM

Legislative Task Force Meeting Friday, September 11 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM Virtual Zoom Meeting REGISTER HERE The Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce and The Examiner will host a Candidate Forum at this meeting.

Each candidate will provide an opening and closing statement and questions will be asked of candidates.

Participating Candidates: Missouri House District 30 Race Representative Jon Patterson Art Schaaf Missouri House District 31 Race Representative Dan Stacy Rhonda Dolan

NEW MEMBERS ADT Security Services 7707 NW 97th Terrace Kansas City, MO 64153 (816) 647-0024 tthoren@adt.com http://www.adt.com Dickerson Concrete LLC 106 5th Ave S. Greenwood, Mo 64034 (816) 317-5792 dickersonconcretellc@gmail.com http://dickersonconcrete.com/ Grain Valley Chiropractic, LLC 203 S. Main St, Suite D Grain Valley, MO 64029 (816) 443-5485 grainvalleychiro@gmail.com http://www.grainvalleychiro.com Ignite Medical Resort 20511 E. Trinity Place Blue Springs, MO 64015 (816) 738-5955 SWood@ignitemedicalresorts.com http://www.ignitemedicalresorts.com Melissa King Farmers Insurance Agency 736 N 7 Highway Blue Springs, MO 64014 (816) 295-1261 melissa@bluespringsfarmers.com ServiceMaster DSI 630 SW Walnut Ave. Blue Springs, MO 64014 (816) 228-4494 katie.murphy@smdsi.com http://www.servicemasterdsi.com Skyler Jackson Fine Art Blue Springs, MO 64014 (660) 251-8099 support@skylerjacksonfineart.com https://www.skylerjacksonfineart.com/ Smoothie King 200 NE 7 Highway Blue Springs, MO 64014 (573) 397-2483 skbluespringsmo@gmail.com Yard deSIGNS Blue Springs Blue Springs, MO 64014 (816) 308-2810 yarddesignsbluesprings@gmail.com http://www.theyarddesigns.com

MEMBER RENEWALS Anastasia Jenkins-Nikken Indep. Consultant Andy’s Frozen Custard ASF Insurance Blue Springs Ford Sales Blue Springs Historical Society BR Carpet Company Brookwood Condo Village Homes Assoc.

Chad Smith Insurance Agency, Inc Communication Studio Therapy, LLC Community America Credit Union Courtyard by Marriott Durvet, Inc. Edward Jones - Rebecca Knepper

MEMBER NEWS BSSD Sunny Pointe Elementary has been named a Missouri Gold Star School. Sunny Pointe is the districts 6th school to receive this honor in the last five years.

Laura Bowlin was promoted to Assistant Vice President and Commercial Loan Officer at Blue Ridge Bank & Trust, Co. Congratulations Laura!

Job One has expanded their reach with the opening of their new office in Clay County!

The Full Employment Council - Missouri Job Center is now taking appointments for in-person services for individuals without remote/computer access. To schedule for FEC employment & training in-person services, call (816) 471-2330 between 8am5pm, Mon-Fri.

MEET A BOARD MEMBER Dr. Thomas Meyer Dr. Thomas Meyer, president of Metropolitan Community College’s Blue River and Business & Technology campuses, is new to the Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce board for 2020.

“As your community college, we pride ourselves in working with local businesses and industry partners to help them meet their workforce demands. The Chamber of Commerce is the perfect place to meet the “movers and shakers” of the community, and I remain impressed with the passion and care that the chamber demonstrates to its members and to businesses in the community.”

In his free time, Dr. Meyer enjoys gardening, painting, and world travel.

He and his spouse travel between Fort Lauderdale and Kansas City, and they have three cats and two dogs. Originally from Allentown, PA they have found a new home in Missouri.

Friendship Manor GFM Weight Loss Management & Direct Primary Care Hello! Dentistry JobOne MC Power Companies Inc. Morgan Painting Santa Fe Tow Services Saralee Rhoads - Freelance Writer & Author Starke Law Offices, LLC The Big Buscuit The Examiner Watchdog Advisory

COMMUNITY

MEET A MEMBER JONATHAN MILLER, DRONEZONESUSA I’m Jon Lee with DroneZonesUSA. I am a Part 107 Certified Remote Pilot and my drone(s) are always registered and in compliance with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Our mission is to connect people with technology; to save time, money and lives. Modern technology and Drones have empowered our world like never before capturing critical and actionable data while offering many other deliverables! There are so many industries utilizing intelligent drones for aerial photography and cinematography. This new technology has become not only a vital resource and tool but a key component to our infrastructure and modern DroneZonesUSA day society. Aerial photography and videography for commercial and (816) 446-6358 residential projects! Be sure to ask about our Labor Day Exclusive Sales Members ONLY. DroneZonesUsa offers different packages to best suit your needs. Our customer experience truly is our best product with 24-48 hour turnaround! Book your flight mission today! The sky REALLY is the limit!!! I hope everyone is staying safe in this difficult time.

Our mission is to connect people with technology; to save time, money and lives. - Jon Lee

UPCOMING RIBBON CUTTINGS

PICNIC WITH THE CHAMBER MONTHLY LUNCHEON

The Dream Products Thursday, September 17 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM REGISTER HERE

Thursday, September 24 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Adams Pointe Conference Center Sponsored by Bank 21 REGISTER HERE

Ignite Medical Resort Tuesday, September 22 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM REGISTER HERE

The Emerald Event Space Wednesday, September 23 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM REGISTER HERE

CONNECT

Join us outdoors to enjoy music by the Rebel & Barb Band and a delicious boxed lunch! Masks will be required along with social distancing of 6 feet. Feel free to bring a lawn chair to enjoy eating al fresco near your vehicle!

Thank You

to our 2020 Fall UN-Festival Sponsors!

The Fall UN-Festival is right around the corner!

Join us on Friday, September 18 and Saturday, September 19 from 11am - 8pm.

We will have vendor booths placed in business parking lots along 7 highway including food trucks, vendor booths, games, raffles, and more!

BBQ Sauce Contest - all day Friday & Saturday.

Email Jeri to enter your BBQ sauce in the contest.

Cornhole Tournament - Saturday 10 am - 6 pm.

Register to play Cornhole If you’re interested in volunteering during fest, sign up here: Fall UN-Festival Volunteer Sign-up To view and submit a Fall UN-Festival Vendor Application, click here.

While attending, please be sure to observe the current Jackson County Health Department’s guidelines on social distancing and mask wearing.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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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 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 Jeff Carpenter Job One Christine Cates City of Blue Springs Kelly Chamberlain 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 Kirk Lair Central Jackson County Fire Protection District Kyle Caswell Print Graphics Marty Meyers Meyers Funeral Chapel

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. TIER TWO Evergy Saint Luke’s East Hospital TIER THREE Bank 21 Central Bank of the Midwest Hy-Vee Food & Drug Store Los Cabos Mexican Grill & Cantina The Examiner St. Mary’s Medical Center

Trish Totta Director of Membership ttotta@bluespringschamber.com Jeri Willingham Director of Special Events jwillingham@bluespringschamber.com Becca Blake Communications Specialist bblake@bluespringschamber.com Michael Zarrillo Operations Administrator mzarrillo@bluespringschamber.com

TIER FOUR 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

Michael Scott Woods Chapel Church Blue Springs Rena Lopez Kohl’s Distribution Center

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