September Chamber Connection Newsletter

SEPTEMBER 2018

The Chamber Connection

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HAVE YOU HEARD THE BIG NEWS?

Royal White Tigers are coming to the 2018 Blue Springs Fall Fun Festival!

Here’s what you need to know: • Animals from “All Things Wild” have been featured on Animal Planet, in Life Magazine, and on Late Night with David Letterman and Jay Leno.

• The exhibition will have animal keepers on-site for questions, feedings, and “Tiger Talks” every 45 minutes.

• Siblings Vinita and Kadar are the 6th great-grandchildren of Mohan, the first ancestor of the white tiger population.

• The cost of the exhibit is $3.00 per person, which supports care and feeding of the tigers.

For more information, please visit www.allthingswildzoo.com

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

MEMBER NEWS Dena Duhon with First Mortgage Solutions has been awarded the Missouri Municipal League 2018 Civic Leadership Award.

Comcast is expanding their Internet Essentials program Chief Jeff Grote- Vice Chair of Business Support & to help veterans throughout the nation have access to Promotion, Central Jackson County Fire Protection District low-cost internet, a computer, and digital skills training.

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 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

Christian Brothers is celebrating their 36th Anniversary.

Annie Allen with EXP Realty earned an innovative designation in Divorce Real Estate Reform. As an RCS-D Realtor, Annie partners with a variety of home professionals and divorce lawyers to change the timeline of divorce real estate.

Playground Dive Shop recently purchased a condo in Bonaire (near Aruba) available for rental. Book it here: https://bonaireholidayvacationrentals.com.

Core Medical Center has started practicing Stem-Cell Therapy for treatment solutions.

The Cosentino’s Family has been awarded the 2018 Blue Springs Outstanding Citizen award from Truman Heartland Community Foundation Ad Trends Advertising, Inc has decided to do business independently from Custom Specialties in an attempt to better fit their clients’ needs.

CHAMBER 101 This is an hour long opportunity for you to learn how the Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce can help you and your business and/or organization.

All members are encouraged to attend!

Brought to You By:

MONTHLY LUNCHEON City of Blue Springs & Economic Development Presented By: Tom Cole, Community & Economic Development Director

Brought to You By:

Thursday, September 6 8:30am Chamber Office No Cost!

Can’t make it?

Contact Trish to schedule an individual Chamber 101 at ttotta@bluespringschamber.com

September 14-16

LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION

Thursday, September 20 11:30am- Buffet Opens 12:00pm- Program Begins Adams Pointe Conference Center

DON’T OVERPAY FOR INK & TONER!

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No Entry Fee Brought to You By:

Attractions Include:

Royal White Tiger Exhibit

Team Insurance Main Stage

MCC-Blue River Parade

St. Mary’s Medical Center Community Stage

Car Show Carnival Budweiser Beer & Side Pockets Wine Garden

250+ Specialty Vendors

Why pay more to print?

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VOLUNTEER AT BLUE SPRINGS FALL FUN FESTIVAL Positions Include: Beer Garden Parade Garden Stage Set Up/Tear Down Car Show And More!

Contact Trish to Sign Up!

LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION

COMMUNITY SERVICE WORKDAY Help FosterAdopt Connect get ready for their Annual Gala

Hosted By:

Tuesday, September 4 4:00pm All Members Welcome!

CELEBRATE COMMUNITY UNITY WEEK SEPTEMBER 17-21 The Blue Springs School District is fundraising to support Community Services League during Community Unity Week.

Your business can get involved by donating a percentage of sales during this week. For more information, please contact Ashleigh Bertrand at Blue Springs South High School, abertrand@bssd.net or Chris Van Camp at Blue Springs High School, cvancamp@bssd.net.

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RENEWALS Blue Springs Farmers Market JobOne Blue Springs First Church of the Nazarene Kasa Electric, LLC Legend of Asia Blue Springs Optical Blue Springs School District Mitchell & Associates Planet Fitness Blue Springs Siding and Windows Chad Smith Insurance Agency, Inc R&M Cleaning City Homes at Fall Creek Sallee Realty Sandy’s Restaurant Community Blood Center Dell’s Powersports, Inc. Santa Fe Tow Service School of Economics Gaming Partners International USA, Inc. Snoball Cove Genevieve’s Home & Handmade Hello! Pediatric Dentistry Staybridge Suites-Independence Indiveri Orthodontics Tipton Hill Insurance

MEET ME FOR LUNCH Side Pockets Blue Springs

NEW MEMBERS Bemer-IBD Ed Thomas Independence, MO 64055 (816) 405-0522 Ed Thomas

Mary Kay Cosmetics Blue Springs, MO 64015 (816) 808-2464 Carla Harold

Leslie’s Divine Designs Blue Springs, MO 64014 816-536-0663 Leslie Johnson

Movement Mortgage 751 NE Anderson Lane Lee’s Summit, MO 64064 (816) 547-0933 Mike Fox

Send Out Cards 605 SW US Highway 40 Suite 275 Blue Springs, MO 64015 (816) 808-2465 Ralph Harold

Triad Properties 2929 SW US 40 Highway Blue Springs, MO 64015 (816) 810-0820 Cindy Copenhaver

Hosted By:

Friday, September 21 11:00am All Members Welcome!

SIGN UP FOR THE 2018 FALL FUN FESTIVAL PARADE

Saturday, September 15 Line-Up Begins- 8:00am Parade Begins- 10:00am

Categories:

Commercial Non-Commercial Walking Vehicle Equestrian

Turn in Your Application Today!

Application in Insert Section

MEET A MEMBER Ashley Lang Kansas City Managed IT Meet Ashley Lang, Director of Sales and Marketing for Kansas City Managed IT. Ashley has worked in the IT industry for 10+ years focused in Operations, Sales and Marketing. Kansas City Managed IT provides small and mid-sized firms with a reliable, cost-effective way to manage their IT infrastructure. As a company, KCMIT provides 24/7 support and ensures that mission critical systems are running smoothly and securely. Ashley and her team of technology professionals consistently help clients avoid common mistakes, better manage associated costs and gain peace-of-mind with expert IT management. Do you have someone dependable to call when your computer glitches? At Kansas City Managed IT, we become your business’s partner in IT.

Would you like to be featured as a Meet a Member?

Contact Dixie for more information!

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SEPTEMBER CALENDAR September 3-

Labor Day, Office Closed

September 4-

Connectors’ Meeting, 8:30am

September 4-

Community Service Workday, 4:00pm FosterAdopt Connect

September 5-

Board of Directors Meeting, 8:00am

8.5 X 11 Insert (2 Consecutive Months): $100

September 6-

”Chamber 101”, 8:30am

Online

September 6-

Fall Fun Festival Planning Meeting, 12:00pm

September 6-

Ribbon Cutting, 5:00pm JW Performing Arts

September 14-

Fall Fun Festival, 12:00pm-10:00pm

Become a Category Leader (First business listed in your category, and a banner that links to your website): $50

September 15-

Fall Fun Festival, 10:00am-11:00pm

September 16-

Fall Fun Festival, 10:00am-4:00pm

We’ll make your ad, at no extra cost to you!

Please contact Dixie at drobinson@bluespringschamber.com

September 17-

Fall Fun Festival Clean-Up, 8:00am

September 19-

genbluesprings Planning Meeting, 8:00am Ad Trends Advertising, Inc

September 20-

Monthly Luncheon, 12:00pm Adams Pointe Conference Center

September 21-

Meet Me for Lunch, 11:00am Side Pockets Blue Springs

September 25-

Ribbon Cutting, 4:00pm Blue Springs Golf Club

September 27-

Ribbon Cutting, 4:00pm Liquor Houzz

September 28-

Financial Oversight Committee, 12:00pm

Business Card Sized Ad (12 Months): $330 1/4 Page Ad (12 Months): $500 8.5 X 11 Insert (1 Month): $75

Enhance Your Business Listing (Includes a photo gallery, map, highlights, unlimited keywords): $25

*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.

TEAM INSURANCE MAIN STAGE SCHEDULE Friday, September 14

Saturday, September 15

5:30pm-7:00pmAmerican Idol’s Jessica Meuse

5:30pm-7:00pmThe Plott Hounds

7:30pm- 9:00pmStone Senate

7:30pm- 9:00pmThe Wesley Pruitt Band

9:30pm-11:30pmTurn of the Century

9:30pm-11:30pmThe M80s

ST. MARY’S COMMUNITY STAGE Local acts such as dancers, musicians, performers, and more all in one place! This entertainment is fun for the entire family!

Hours:

Friday, September 14: 6:00pm-9:45pm Saturday, September 15: 12:00pm- 9:45pm

Tier One

CPros, Inc. Saint Luke’s East Hospital St. Mary’s Medical Center Tier Two

KCP&L

Tier Three

Chad Smith Insurance Agency, Inc. Foster Dental Care Hy-Vee Food & Drug Store Print Graphics Tier Four

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

Sunday, September 16: 10:00am- 3:45pm Connector of the Year Bill Essmann

2018 PARTNERSHIPS

Business of the Year Print Graphics

Outstanding Citizen Cindy Miller Downtown Alive!

Blue Springs Dentistry Blue Springs Ford Lunar Bowl Northrup Grumman

A Special Thank You to Our Fall Fun Festival Sponsors

We Couldn’t Do This Without You!

AVAILABLE NOW:

2018 Blue Springs Fall Fun Festival T-Shirts Sponsored By:

To Order Your T-Shirt Today, Fill Out the Form Below: $15 Adult Sizes:

Small___

Medium___

Large___

XL___ 2XL___ 3XL___

Total Amount Due: $______ Payment Method: Cash___ Check___ Credit Card___ Check Enclosed for the Amount Of: $______ Visa___ MC___ AmEx___ Disc___ Your Name & Business/Org. Name: _____________________________________ Card #: _____________________________ Exp. Date:_________ CVC:______ Address/State/Zip: _________________________________________________ Phone #:____________ Signature:____________________ Date:____________ www.bluespringsfallfestival.com

(816) 229-8558

Fax: (816) 229-1244

Blue Springs Fall Fun Festival Parade-10 am. September 15, 2018 Parade Entry Form THEME: Lights, Camera, Action!

Fax: 816-229-1244 Email: drobinson@bluespringschamber.com Mail: 1000 Main Street, Blue Springs, MO. 64015

No Refunds Send completed form and payment to: BLUE SPRINGS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

TO BE JUDGED & ANNOUNCED DURING THE PARADE, THE ENTRY DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 03, 2018. NO EXCEPTIONS! ORGANIZATION

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CONTACT PERSON

EMAIL______________________________________

ADDRESS CITY

STATE

HOME PHONE

ZIP WORK/CELL

Signature: Your signature indicates that you understand that the parade participants are not allowed to throw anything throughout the parade route. Participants must obey festival rules and officials or they will be removed from the parade.

ENTRY CATEGORIES (Please check one category only) (Float total length no more than 40’) Commercial Float Equestrian

__ Walking Unit

Non Commercial Float _______Total number in group

Vehicle unit

_______

Total # of vehicles

FEE STRUCTURE : Commercial Entry: $35 any business with A business license Non Commercial Entry : $10 (car clubs, school clubs, etc.) Political Campaign Entry - $50

Please add additional information to be announced about your entry.