September 2024 Chamber Connection

T H E CHA M B E R

CONNECTION September 2024

Once Upon A

Time

Building Business. Growing Community.

Welcome!

New Members KC BowlRitos

(816) 888-0226 templetierra@gmail.com

Happy Chamberversary!

Andy’s Frozen Custard Friendship Manor Gen 3 IV Hydration & Wellness, LLC

Lees Summit Educational Foundation (816) 986-1015 lsedfoundation.org

Hello! Pediatric Dentistry KARMA Community Market Leadership Innovations

Attic Storage of Lake Lotawana

Lighthouse Legal, LLC

(816) 578-5262 Attic-storage.com

Morgan Painting Senior Benefit Services

Ararat Shriners (816) 923-1975 araratshrine.org

Stoney Creek Hotel & Conference Center

Hohler Law, LLC (816) 408-9434 Mark@hohlerlawkc.com

New York Life Insurance Company Anthony Blanchette (816) 695-9643 anthonyblanchette20@yahoo.com

Budget Blinds of Concordia/Blue Springs (816) 463-8454 budgetblinds.com/concordia-blue-springs-mo

Brunch Ladies Truck & Catering LLC (816) 365-9982 Thebrunchladiesllc@gmail.com

Keltner Concessions LLC (816) 988-6256 stockton869@gmail.com

Essential Eats Grazing, LLC (831) 290-0015 essentialeatsgrazing.com

“The Chamber has been extremely supportive along our first year as a business. We appreciate that they have kept us in the loop about community events and opportunities to grow.”

- Casie Bateman, Queen Bee Boutiques

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Labor Day Chamber Office Closed

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Chamber Champions 8:30 am @ Chamber Office

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Ribbon Cutting - Amerikick Blue Springs 10:00 am @ Amerikick Register here

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Fall Fun Festival Committee Meeting 12:00 pm @ Chamber Office

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Ribbon Cutting - KC BowlRitos 12:00 pm @ Chamber Office Register here

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FALL FUN FESTIVAL Presented by Saint Luke’s East Hospital Festival Hours 12 pm - 10 pm Carnival Hours 5 pm - 10 pm Beer Garden Hours 4 pm - 12 am FALL FUN FESTIVAL Presented by Saint Luke’s East Hospital Festival Hours 10 am - 10 pm Parade 10 am Carnival Hours 12 pm - 10 pm Youth Market Hours 12 pm - 8 pm Beer Garden Hours 4 pm - 12 am FALL FUN FESTIVAL Presented by Saint Luke’s East Hospital Festival Hours 10 am - 4 pm Carnival Hours 12 pm - 4 pm Car Show Hours 11 am - 3 pm

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id you know that as a Chamber member, your business is listed on our website, BlueSpringsChamber.com? To make the most of that listing, you can add detailed information about your business, making it easier for customers to find you.

It’s super simple to do: Visit www.BlueSpringsChamber.com and click on the tab in the top right corner. This will take you to the member login page.

If you’ve forgotten your username or password, no worries! You can easily request a reset right there on the site.

Once you’re logged in, click on the “Settings” tab at the top, then select the “Company” tab on the left side. From there, just fill in the blanks with your business information.

Our Chamber’s website is a trusted Google site, thanks to our strong connections with community partners like the City of Blue Springs, the Central Jackson County Fire Protection District, Blue Springs School District, and Metropolitan Community College.

Because our site is trusted, your listing on the Chamber page will rank higher on Google and get more visibility.

See You at Blue Springs Fall Fun Festival Sept. 20 – 22 Visit the Saint Luke’s tent Saturday: • Games

• Refreshments

• Giveaways

• A chance to win Vitamin String Quartet tickets Proud Presenting Sponsor

Meet A Member Naomi Brunner,Communication Studio Literacy and Written Expression: Supporting skills in reading, writing, and overall literacy development.

• Tongue Thrust and Oral Habit Elimination: Addressing oral motor issues and eliminating problematic habits.

We accept most insurance plans, • Augmentative and Alternative including Tricare, Medicare, and Naomi Brunner Communication Devices: Assisting Medicaid, ensuring that high-quality I’m Naomi Brunner, the owner, naomi@communicationstudio. org operator, and speech-language pathologist at with technology to enhance therapy is accessible to our community.

Communication Studio Therapy, located in Blue Springs. Communication Studio o>ers communication.

Our services cover a broad range of working collaboratively with clients, their families, educators, employers, and other key individuals, I aim to help clients achieve meaningful progress and successfully apply their new skills in real-world situations.

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comprehensive speech and language therapy services for both pediatric and adult clients.

needs, including: I’m Naomi Brunner, owner, operator, I enjoy living in the Kansas City area! I • Articulation: Enhancing the clarity and speech-language pathologist My mission is to deliver e>ective, research-based solutions tailored to individuals facing graduated from Knob Noster HS and of speech sounds. at Communication Studio Therapy, speech and language challenges. I prioritize personalized communication goals and am went on to proudly serve in the Army.

• Expressive and Receptive located in Blue Springs. Communication dedicated to a client-centered approach that considers each person’s lifestyle, goals, and After service, I graduated from Kansas Language: Developing the ability Studio offers comprehensive speech strengths.

By working collaboratively with clients, their families, educators, employers, and State University. My husband Neil and to communicate effectively and and language therapy services for both other key individuals, I aim to help clients achieve meaningful progress and successfully I have been married 13 years and are understand others. pediatric and adult clients. apply their new skills in real-world•situations. raising three children. Madison, Finn, Cognitive Communication: and Vivienne. We enjoy spending time Addressing challenges related to My mission is to deliver effective, We accept most insurance plans, including and Medicaid, ensuring that exploring, outdoors biking, fishing, memory,Tricare, attention,Medicare, and problemresearch-based solutions tailored high-quality accessible to our community. Our services cover a broadKC range of I also like to and watching sports! solving. to individuals therapy facing is speech and needs, challenge myself by learning something • Social Communication: languageincluding: challenges. I prioritize new. I’m currently learning more about Improving social interactions and • Articulation: Enhancing the clarity of speech sounds. personalized communication goals golf swing. Golf is hard, but I’m conversational skills. the ability tomy Expressive Receptive Language: Developing communicate and •am dedicated to aand client-centered focusing on little improvements!

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Stuttering: Providing support and approache>ectively that considers each person’s and understand techniques challenges for fluent speech. lifestyle, goals, andCommunication: strengths. By • Cognitive Addressing related to memory, attention, and

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problem-solving.

Social Communication: Improving social interactions and conversational skills.

Stuttering: support for fluent speech.

“There areProviding all kinds of love in and this techniques world but never the same love twice.” - F. Scott Fitzgerald Literacy and Written Expression: Supporting skills in reading, writing, and overall literacy development.

Tongue Thrust and Oral Habit Elimination: Addressing oral motor issues and eliminating problematic habits.

Augmentative and Alternative Communication Devices: Assisting with technology to enhance communication.

Member News Truman Heartland 2024 Blue Springs Citizen of the Year Bobby Hines, Sandy’s Restaurant, received the 2024 Blue Springs Citizen of the Year award!

This award recognizes individuals whose philanthropic contribution and volunteer efforts have positively impacted the lives of many within Eastern Jackson, Cass, and Lafayette County Communities. Congratulations Bobby!

In Memory of Russ Clark We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Russell Eugene Clark, a cherished long-time member of the Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce. Russell, 76, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2024. A dedicated community servant, Russell was known for his generous spirit and unwavering commitment to Blue Springs. As the owner of Big Picture Signs n’ More and Golden Years Construction and Remodeling, he left a lasting impact on our community. Russell also served on the Blue Springs City Council, contributing greatly to the growth and well-being of our city. He will be remembered fondly by all who knew him. Our thoughts are with his family during this difficult time. A celebration of his life was held on August 10, 2024, at Summit Springs Church.

Blue Springs School District celebrates 75 years Over 1,100 staff members gathered at Cable Dahmer Arena to celebrate BSSD’s 75th anniversary and its #goldenera during their Convocation event. The event featured inspirational words from Superintendent Dr. Bob Jerome, Kansas City Regional and BSSD Teacher of the Year Jordan Lockwood, along with student speaker Deidra Pierre, and performances from the Combined Chamber Choirs at Blue Springs and Blue Springs South High School and the BSS Jaguar Pride drum line. Several videos featured an Olympic theme, highlighting BSHS Junior Eveylynn Lowe, a 2024 USA Gymnastics Team member who qualified to compete at the Olympic Trials.

9th Annual Women of Distinction Annual Awards Congratulations to the 2024 Women of Distinction Honorees!

Carman Booker Colleen Foudree Helen Hatridge Jacqueline Sommer Jennifer Manuleleua Kelly McGillis Laney Abraham

Laurel Hogue Laurie Dean Wiley Linda Gerding Lisa Reynolds Martha Cockerell Mary Kroening Nancy Eppert

Nancy Harris Shirley Baker Shirley Cottrell Stephanie Taormina Teresa Johnson Tonia Haakonstad

The 9th annual Women of Distinction Awards Ceremony and Luncheon will be held on Thursday, September 26 from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm at Adams Pointe Conference Center. Purchase tickets to attend at www. womenofdistinctionejc.com

Save the Dates!

SEP Fall Fun Festival 20-22 “Once Upon A Time”

Sponsored by Saint Luke’s East Hospital

www.bluespringsfallfestival.com

OCT 8

Lunch & Learn Register here

DEC 5

Holiday Social Register here

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Volunteer at Fall Fun Festival Join us as a volunteer at the 2024 Fall Fun Festival in downtown Blue Springs!

This is your chance to make valuable business connections, engage in team-building, and give back to our vibrant community. Whether you’re looking to network or simply want to help make this beloved event a success, we welcome you to be part of the fun. Sign up today and be a key player in creating a memorable experience for all who attend. You can register as a volunteer here: Volunteer Signup or call the Chamber office at 816-229-8558.

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Volunteer opportunities include: • Placing No Parking Signs on the streets • Vendor Gate tending • Beer Garden setup • Vendor packet delivery • • • • •

Festival Ambassador Beer Garden Gate - ID checking Parade management Car Show setup, registration & clean up Festival clean up

Ribbon Cuttings

VaughanFire Solutions

August 8, 2024

(816) 462-8526

vaughanfiresolutions.com

PMI KC Metro (816) 359-0330

August 16, 2024 www.pmikcmetro.com

The Brown Team at Sage Door Realty August 22, 2024 (816) 896-8916

thebrownteamwecan@gmail.com

2024 Board of Directors Michael Scott, Chairman of the Board The Table Cody Raithel - Chair Elect Central Bank of the Midwest

2024 Partners

Jeff Carpenter - Secretary/Treasurer

TIER ONE

TIER TWO

Jackson County Tow Service

Santa Fe Tow Service

Saint Luke’s East Hospital

Santa Fe Outside Storage

St. Mary’s Medical Center

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

TIER THREE

TIER FOUR

Anthem Photography

Abundant Life

Apple Roofing

Blue Ridge Bank & Trust Co.

Bank 21

Christian Brothers Automotive

Central Bank

Community America Credit Union

Cosentino’s Price Chopper

Kansas City Cannabis

CPro’s, Inc.

Lighthouse Legal

Evergy

Meyers Funeral Chapel

David Mann East Forty Brewing

Los Cabos Mexican Grill &

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Cantina

Greco Insurance

Katie Woolf Blue Springs School District

Molle Chevrolet

Mr. Electric of Blue Springs

Equity Bank

Chamber Staff Lara Vermillion, IOM - President lvermillion@bluespringschamber.com Trish Totta, IOM - Vice President

Bobby Olm-Shipman Saint Luke’s East Hospital Christine Cates City of Blue Springs

Kirk Lair Central Jackson County Fire Protection District Lisa LaCombe United Real Estate Lorne Meinershagen Meinershagen & Co.

ttotta@bluespringschamber.com

Phill King Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More of Independence

Rose Hall - Events Coordinator

Suzanne Gochis Metropolitan Community College Blue River

rhall@bluespringschamber.com Becca Blake - Communications Specialist bblake@bluespringschamber.com Kim McConnell - Administrative Assistant

Tara Lavelle Vaughan Fire Solutions Tim Porter Christian Brothers Automotive

kmcconnell@bluespringschamber.com

Vanessa Starke Starke Law Offices, LLC

Tiffany Obermeyer - Membership Support Specialist

Warren Goessling Kohl’s Distribution Center

tobermeyer@bluespringschamber.com

Contact Us 1000 W Main Street, Blue Springs, MO 64015 816-229-8558 www.BlueSpringsChamber.com

Building Business.

Growing Community.