December Chamber Link Newsletter 2018

DECEMBER 2018

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Philly Awards Holiday Reception Publications Breakdown 2019 Annual Gala Ribbon Cuttings Member News & Events Networking Opportunities December Calendar

The holiday season is upon us, and we love seeing all of the festive lights and decorations around our community! Thanks to Summit Video Services for capturing this photo.

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2018 BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS Rosalie Newkirk, Chair Bergan KDV Jon Garlow, Chair-Elect Wells Fargo Advisors Trisha Goodale, Treasurer Midwest Property Resources Tyler Morehead, Chair Emeritus Morehead Agency, LLC VICE CHAIRS Carson Graff, Community Development Bank Midwest Mike Maksin, Membership Development N2 Publishing–Neighborhood Publications Ben Seidel, Economic Development Igniting Business, LLC BOARD MEMBERS LaTonya Burgette Great Southern Bank Susan Coffman Lee’s Summit CARES Tim Denker Denker Law Firm Andrew Felker Chinnery Evans & Nail, P.C. Melissa Grinlinton Reinhart Foodservice Liesl Hays The Browning Bed & Breakfast Clint Haynes NextGen Wealth Kristi Johnson-Ware Central Bank of the Midwest Seth Kakuske Junkluggers Kim Klockenga John Knox Village Lauren Moxley Johnson Tingle Flooring Cara McElhaney ENT Associates of Greater Kansas City Linda Smith Individual Member Debbie Stoddard Budget Blinds of Lee’s Summit Tim Van Zandt Saint Luke’s Health System EX-OFFICIO Steve Arbo City of Lee’s Summit Carl Chinnery, Legal Counsel Chinnery, Evans & Nail, PC Dr. Dennis Carpenter R-7 School District Dr. Utpal Goswami MCC-Longview Mayor Bill Baird City of Lee’s Summit CHAMBER STAFF Blake Fry, President Matt Baird, Director of Business & Gov’t Relations Stephanie Kusek, Director of Communications Stacy Needels, Director of Special Events Cathy Young, IOM, Director of Member Services Heather Thompson, Advertising Manager Agi Bako-LaFave, Office Manager Vanessa King, Bookkeeper Jordan Straits, Creative Coordinator page 2 Marilyn Pemberton, Part-time Assistant

Lee’s Summit Chamber Captures Two Honors at Annual Philly Awards

The Lee’s Summit Chamber has added two more pieces of hardware to its collection, as it was awarded two Philly Awards at the Nonprofit Connect 2018 Philly Awards banquet on December 13 at Boulevard Brewing Company.

The quarterly Catalyst magazine was presented with a Silver Philly Award, while the 2018 Gala Royale invitation also received a Silver Philly. This annual Nonprofit Connect event recognizes outstanding marketing and communications pieces, and had over 160 entries from more than 90 area nonprofits.

This is the second Philly for Catalyst – a magazine that has featured dozens of Lee’s Summit-area businesses, profiled many CEOs and business owners and offers cutting-edge photography and creativity while delivering a consistent and powerful message of doing business in Lee’s Summit. The award was given to Catalyst in the “Print/Electronic Magazine” category for nonprofits under $3 million in income.

“The Philly Awards are a well-deserved recognition of the talent and care that go into creating the publications,” said Chamber President Blake Fry. Catalyst is produced quarterly by the Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce. It is planned, collaborated and executed by the Chamber’s creative team, including Stephanie Kusek, director of communications, Heather Thompson, advertising account manager and Jordan Straits, creative coordinator.

In addition to the two Philly Awards, the Chamber also received the Chamber of Commerce Executives of Missouri (CCEM) Award of Excellence in September for Catalyst.

Deadline for 2019 Partnership Program is December 7 As you plan for the upcoming year, consider the opportunities the Chamber provides in promoting your business. Members receive the exclusive opportunity to be a part of the partnership program, in addition to your membership investment.

Chamber partnerships are a unique marketing tool reaching both Chamber member businesses, as well as the local community. Your business automatically gains publicity and brand recognition, in a positive and receptive environment in front of a number of business and community leaders year round.

The Chamber offers three levels of partnerships, allowing you to combine some of our events into one package. We have created a menu from which you can customize your partnership. If you are already planning to participate in some of our events, a partnership package can save you money – and gives you great year-round exposure in our weekly e-blasts, Chamber Link newsletter, website, signage and more.

You should have received a 2019 Partnership Packet in the mail, but if you’d like to request one, contact Blake Fry at bfry@lschamber.com or 816.524.2424. The deadline to sign up for a 2019 Partnership is Friday, December 7. You’re welcome to pay in 2018, or may request to be invoiced after the first of the year, depending on your preference.

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We Want Your Feedback!

2018 Membership Survey The Chamber is here to help you, our members, and we’re looking forward to 2019. Please take a few minutes to fill out our short Member Survey and provide feedback on your Chamber membership. You should have received the survey via email, but if not, please contact the Chamber at 816.524.2424 or skusek@lschamber.com.

Your input will help us continue providing relevant programs and services to give our members the most out of their membership. All answers are anonymous and your feedback is very much appreciated!

If you did not receive a verification form in November, please log on to LSchamber.com to ensure your listing is correct. Please submit any changes to the Chamber office no later than Dec. 7 to be included in the 2019 Membership Directory.

Holiday Reception

5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5 Longview Mansion, 1200 SW Longview Park Dr. Adults only. Please bring a non-perishable food item for Lee’s Summit Social Services or monetary dona�on for Langsford House.

Register at LSchamber.com

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2019 Publications

The Chamber produces a variety of publications throughout the year, offering members additional exposure to specific audiences. In addition to print, publications also are displayed on the Chamber website, and sent to members via email.

Advertising opportunities are available in each publication, and you may choose to pay now, or be invoiced after the first of the year to fit your budget. For more information, contact Heather Thompson at 816.524.2424 or hthompson@lschamber.com.

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The Lee’s Summit Health Care Directory is the best resource you can have when it comes to knowing your health care options. The directory includes Lee’s Summit Health Care listings, as well as information regarding local care centers.

The Health Care Directory publishes in September and is mailed to 40,000 homes in Lee’s Summit.

Lee’s Summit Community Calendar The Lee’s Summit Chamber produces a yearly wall calendar, featuring local events and images showcasing our great community. 3,000 calendars are printed and distributed throughout the area. Calendars offer a unique advertising opportunity because of the long shelf-life.

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Take advantage of the opportunity to market your business for an entire year in the Chamber’s ultimate resource guide: the Membership Directory. The Directory is distributed to more than 1,300 member representatives at the beginning of each year, as well as handed out all year to new members.

It also includes the all-encompassing Community Profile.

Contact Heather Thompson, advertising manager, at 816.524.2424 or hthompson@lschamber.com for more information. page 4

Save the Date for Royal Regatta on January 26, 2019 Planning for the Lee’s Summit Chamber’s Annual Gala is underway and we’re excited for an elegant, fun-filled evening with nearly 500 Chamber members and guests. With a new start time this year, the event begins at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019 at The Pavilion at John Knox Village. Come aboard for this Royal Regatta event complete with entertainment, networking, a plated three-course dinner and much more.

With hundreds of members and guests in attendance, the Annual Gala is a great opportunity to show your support and gain exposure through the Chamber’s live and silent auctions.

Customize your donation to represent your business! Ideas for donations include:

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Apple products Drone, Fitbit, GoPro, etc.

Gaming consoles Chef’s table at a restaurant Concert tickets/suite Getaway packages Hot air balloon ride

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Club memberships VIP tours/experiences Private party for a group Season tickets to local theatres, symphony, etc.

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Sporting event tickets Meet a local celebrity Helicopter tour Wine or liquor tastings

Visit LSchamber.com for a complete list.

If you are able to donate an item or gift certificate, please visit LSchamber.com/gala2019 to complete an online donation form. Contact Stacy Needels at sneedels@lschamber.com for more information.

Watch your mailbox for invitations following the holidays. Members also are welcome to register online at LSchamber. com. And remember, what happens on the ship, stays on the ship (until we post it to Facebook).

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Thank You to our Outgoing Board Members A huge thank you to our outgoing board members who have committed their time and efforts to the Chamber. We truly appreciate their contributions in helping the Chamber succeed!

Please take a moment to thank them if you see them out and about.

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Mike Maksin N2 Publishing

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Ribbon Cutting Celebrations Cupcake a La Mode

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Cupcake a La Mode celebrated a ribbon cutting with the Chamber on November 2 at its new spot in Downtown Lee’s Summit, 318 SE Douglas St.

On November 13, Pinot’s Palette Lee’s Summit hosted a ribbon cutting in its studio located at 970 NW Blue Pkwy, Ste. B in Summit Fair.

Cupcake a La Mode offers delicious gourmet cupcakes, smash cakes, custom cakes and more. Better yet, they’re all made from scratch and are available in glutenfree and dairy-free options. Visit them to get a cake for any occasion. cupcakealamode.com

Pinot’s Palette artists will take you step by step through various paintings while you sip on a drink and create a masterpiece, along with some fun memories. It’s perfect for date night, team building, ladies night out, fundraisers and much more. pinotspalette.com

Mokan Photo Booths

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Mokan Photo Booths welcomed members to its office in Bridge Space, 210 SW Market St., for a ribbon cutting on November 15.

Nothing Bundt Cakes celebrated a ribbon cutting on November 28 at its new location at 910 NW Blue Pkwy., Ste. Y in Summit Fair.

Spice up your event with a photo booth from Mokan Photo Booths and let your guests start creating memories. Mokan offers many different options from animated gifs to physical prints, and even creative marketing solutions with branded content. mokanphotobooths.com

Nothing Bundt Cakes combines real eggs, butter and cream cheese, along with other ingredients, to create delicious bundt cakes. The cakes are available in a variety of flavors and sizes to satisfy any sweet tooth and are decorated to perfection for all occasions. nothingbundtcakes.com

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Shop Chamber Members this Holiday Season

Need a last-minute gift or just don’t know what to buy that special person? The Lee’s Summit Chamber has the solution.

The Chamber has a program benefitting our members as well as the residents of our community. The Chamber Gift Check program offers versatile gift certificates redeemable at participating Chamber member businesses.

Chamber Gift Checks may be purchased at the Chamber office, 220 SE Main St. Along with each check, a list of participating members is provided. The recipient can then redeem it at any participating Chamber business listed.

This FREE program provides a unique benefit to our members, and also provides consumers a choice when spending their dollars.

Members and residents are encouraged to use Chamber Gift Checks as a gift-giving solution throughout the year, and especially during the holidays. By purchasing a Chamber Gift Check, consumers keep their shopping dollars local. Chamber Gift Checks come in $10, $25 or $50 increments.

To be added to the list of participating businesses, contact Cathy Young at 816.524.2424 or cyoung@lschamber.com.

Member Renewals Blackwell, Nill & Francois, D.D.S. 45 Lee’s Summit Medical Center 41 Adelman Travel 38 Diamond Muffler & Brake, Inc. 38 Foot & Ankle Clinic 34 ABI Corporation 33 Lee’s Summit Fire Fighters Local 2195 31 Talley’s Auto Body, Inc. 30 Coffelt Land Title, Inc. 29 Hy-Vee, Inc.-East 28 Monica’s School of Dance 26 Missouri Central Credit Union 25 Space Center Kansas City, Inc. 22 Spilker McKeone & Nelson PC 19 The Auto Clinic 19 UCM Lee’s Summit 18 CorporateCare Occupational Medicine 17 Baird Group Real Estate 16 Cosentino’s Price Chopper-Lakewood 16 Insurance & Benefits Group (IBG) 16 Hutton Glass Products, Inc. 15 Lee’s Summit Social Services 15 Marshall’s Lawn Service, Inc. 15 Jose Pepper’s Lee’s Summit, LLC 14 LeaderFuel Center 14 Lee’s Summit Roofing 14 Morehead Agency, LLC 13 Summit Video Services 13 Columbia College-Kansas City 12 Creative Blow Mold Tooling 12 Haynes Benefits PC 12 Pro Deo Youth Center 10 Coffee News KC Metro 9 Staybridge Suites Kansas City-Independence 9 AAA Insurance & Travel 8 Gregory’s Sunday Brunch & Event Space 7 Jay Hatfield Mobility & Certified Used Cars 7 Summit Theatre Group 7 Jungmeyer & Suresh Dental Enterprises 6 Our Lady of the Presentation Catholic Church 6 Sarpino’s Pizzeria 6 Spectrum Strategies LLC 6 Bodies Health & Fitness 5 Bridge Space 5 School of Rock 5 Atkinson LaRue & Schone, LLC 4 Down To Earth Services LLC 4 Historical Society of Lee’s Summit 4 Speaks Family Legacy Chapels, Inc. 4 Andy’s Frozen Custard 3 Bushyhead, LLC 3 KC Communications & Media Matters 3 Marian Hope 3 Ask Cathy Marketing Group LLC 2 Edward Jones – Sandy 2 JDRF 2 Martin Underground 2 The Goddard School 2 B & B on Madison 1 Coleman Equipment 1 Connection Point Church 1 Cross Creek at Lee’s Summit 1 INJOY, LLC 1 LeaderOne Financial 1 Mindy’s Dance Center 1 Summit Cellar & Spirits 1 The Water Hole 1 The Williams Group 1 page 7

Member News & Events Experience “The Wonderful World of Christmas” at Union Station This holiday season don’t miss the spectacular Christmas production “The Wonderful World of Christmas,” at 3:15 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9 at Union Station presented by Monica’s School of Dance. Sit back and enjoy this incredible journey as Santa takes you on a magical tour through “The Parade of the Wood Soldiers” and “Candy Cane Lane.”

Marvel at these Radio City Rockettes-inspired costumes. Join Santa, Rudolph, Frosty the Snowman, the dancing hippopotamus and over 100 multi-talented singers and dancers as they warm your heart on this enchanting ride through all of your holiday favorites. Tickets can be purchased at Monica’s School of Dance or at the door. Contact Monica Renwich for more information at 816.246.6776.

Several Chamber Members Collecting Holiday Gifts for Children Several Chamber members have stepped up to help collect toys for children this holiday season. The Chamber is hosting a Lee’s Summit Social Services Angel Tree with tags marked with a child’s Christmas wish. In addition, the following members are collecting unwrapped gifts for Toys for Tots: • Ballentine Insurance Agency • Bridge Space • City Hall

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We reached out to nonprofit chamber members and asked what their biggest need is this holiday season. Here's what they had to say:

Hope House –To make the holidays special for clients, we offer a holiday store as well as holiday food baskets. The holiday store provides new toys and gifts for both adults and children. Teens can be especially hard to buy for, so gift cards are a great way to ensure they get what they want for the holidays.

Holiday food baskets include turkeys, ham and all of the “fixins” to make a great holiday meal. We are in need of support to ensure our core services as well as these special holiday gifts can continue.

Restoration House of Greater Kansas City – We believe in empowering victims of sex trafficking through the healing and recovery process. This holiday season we are in need of $25 Wal-Mart gift cards to purchase under garments and warm shoes for victims, and $25 QuikTrip gift cards for gas to transport the ladies in our program to emergency room visits, doctor’s appointments, therapy sessions, etc.

Developing Potential, Inc. – At the holidays, we try to provide a wonderful experience for our individuals through our 12 Days of Caring campaign. Many of the items we need are basic necessities such as coats, gloves, socks, hats and clothing. We try to meet these needs for our individuals in the cold weather months as well as give them something extra special to make their holiday season bright!

Lee’s Summit Social Services – If every Chamber member would donate an hour of time, a few dollars, or one canned good, think of how many lives that could impact. Our needs are ever present, but we know that our community is always there to help when possible. Happy holidays!

Rachel House – Many of the men and women we serve live below the federal poverty guideline. We help them out by providing a $5 QuikTrip gift card to defray their expenses and encourage them to return for continued services. To put us in a position to serve 3,500 clients in 2019, we need to collect 1,500 cards.

Cards can be mailed or delivered to 1260 NE Windsor Drive, Lee’s Summit, MO 64086.

Lee’s Summit Kiwanis Club – At the top of our holiday list is recruiting new, active members. In any volunteer organization, the more people willing to give their time and effort results in a larger impact on our community. The Lee’s Summit Kiwanis Club supports many projects in our community. We have been in Lee’s Summit for over 50 years and a Chamber member for over ten years.

Claudia’s Closet – At this point, our biggest need is a few more volunteers that would be able to help on a consistent basis. We need people who have a heart for others, would love to volunteer in a fun shop setting, or people who love fashion and would like to help put together styles. We could also use help to plan events and coordinate volunteer schedules. page 9

December Networking Opportunities & Seminars

Register for the events below online at LSchamber.com under the Calendar of Events

Holiday Hurrah

Join us at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14 for a holiday service project at Pro Deo Youth Center, followed by the Holiday Hurrah Happy Hour at Fringe Beerworks in Downtown Lee’s Summit. YPs are encouraged to bring a roll of wrapping paper and don their festive holiday sweaters!

Sponsored by Fringe Beerworks

chamber erhours t f a Socialize Build Business Join us from 4:30–6 p.m. Thursday, December 13 for a Chamber After Hours event at Trust & Will Center, 608 SW 3rd St. It’s time to bust out the holiday costumes and head to Trust & Will Center for some fun festivities. Dress as your favorite character from a holiday movie and enjoy food and beverages with fellow Chamber members. Awards will be given for best male and female costume, as well as best couple. Be sure to bring your business cards and holiday cheer!

11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Friday, December 14 MCC-Longview, Mel Aytes Education Building 500 SW Longview Blvd.

Wheelie Through the Baboons!

4-5 p.m. | December 4 | Missouri Innovation Campus Speaker: Denis Greene, The Neuroscience of Innovation

Join us for a festive end-of-year luncheon! We will recognize our outgoing committee chairs and board members and also have some fun holiday trivia. Study up on the holiday classics and gather your brainpower for this challenging event.

Wheelie Through the Baboons! will showcase how a singular innovative idea on a motorcycle trip across Africa saved Denis’s life and ignited a lifelong investigation in to the neuroscience of innovation.

Reservations are required and must be made online at LSchamber.com, or by calling 816.524.2424. Deadline is noon Monday, December 10.

The presentation has a rhythm of adventure stories, research data, case studies from current and historical innovators and specific innovation methodology to implement immediately.

Sponsor: MCC-Longview

Sponsor: Bank of Grain Valley

Registering for events is easy at LSchamber.com! Just click on the event you wish to attend and log in with your member ID. Need help or don’t know your password? Call 816.524.2424 for help. page page1010

Welcome to Our Newest Members Cullum & Brown of Kansas City, Inc. Greg Chapman 1200 BURLINGTON STREET NORTH KANSAS CITY, MO 64116 (816) 842-7711 F: (816) 842-4580 E: gchapman@cullumandbrown.com cullumandbrown.com FosterAdopt Connect Bridgett Myers 18600 EAST 37TH TERR S INDEPENDENCE, MO 64057 (816) 350-0215 F: (816) 350-0085 E: bridgett@fosteradopt.org fosteradopt.org Heartland Cremation & Burial Society Andrew Loos 6113 BLUE RIDGE BOULEVARD RAYTOWN, MO 64133 (816) 313-1677 F: (816) 353-1702 E: andrew@heartlandcremation.com heartlandcremation.com Heartland Podiatry, PC April Clark 1161 SE OLDHAM PARKWAY LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64081 (816) 524-5288 E: april@heartlandpodiatry.com

Hemp Life Lee’s Summit Karen Ross 419 SW WARD ROAD LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64081 (816) 944-8601 E: Hemplifels@hemplifeonline.com Hemplifeonline.com

Pearl Tavern Andy Lock 1672 NW CHIPMAN ROAD LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64081 (816) 347-1986 E: info@pearltavernkc.com pearltavernkc.com

Danielle Martens LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64081 (816) 522-6291

ReeceNichols Lee’s Summit Chad Dumas 1153 NE RICE ROAD LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64086 (816) 251-1526 E: Chad@ReeceNichols.com reecenichols.com/lees-summit

Midwest Distribution Rick Reeve 313 SE OLDHAM PARKWAY LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64081 (816) 246-2149 F: (816) 246-5089 E: rick@mwdistribution.com mwdistribution.com Myercom, LLC Herb Myers 3521 NE RALPH POWELL ROAD SUITE 4D LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64064 (816) 759-8286 E: herb@myercom.com myercom.com

Trevor Tilton Farmers Insurance and Financial Services Trevor Tilton 800 W MAPLE AVENUE INDEPENDENCE, MO 64050 (816) 463-2760 E: ttilton@farmersagent.com agents.farmers.com/mo/independence/ trevor-tilton Victaulic Jeff Wickham 222 SW ROOSEVELT RDG LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64081 (816) 266-1938 E: jeff.wickham@victaulic.com Victaulic.com

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December 2018 Calendar December 4 • 4 p.m., Recess for Success TOPIC: Wheelie Through the Baboons!

SPEAKER: Denis Greene, The Neuroscience of Innovation LOCATION: Missouri Innovation Campus, 1101 NW Innovation Pkwy SPONSOR: Bank of Grain Valley December 5 • 5-7 p.m., Annual Holiday Reception, The Historic Longview Mansion, 1200 SW Longview Park Dr December 6 • 8 a.m., Health & Human Services Committee meeting, Missouri Innovation Campus Rm. A224, 1101 NW Innovation Pkwy • 2 p.m., Ribbon Cutting, Brookside Barkery & Bath, 817 NE Woods Chapel Rd December 11 • 9 a.m., Ribbon Cutting, Motus, LLC, 725 NW Commerce Dr December 12 • 8 a.m., Business Development Council, Depot • Noon, Ambassador Committee meeting, Depot • 4 p.m., Business Field Trip, The Historic Browning Inn, 202 SW 3rd St December 13 • 8 a.m., Executive Committee meeting, Depot • 4:30-6 p.m., Chamber After Hours, Trust & Will Center, 608 SW 3rd St December 14 • 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Monthly Membership Luncheon LOCATION: MCC-Longview, 500 SW Longview Rd TOPIC: Outgoing Board & Committee Chairs/Holiday Trivia SPONSOR: MCC-Longview • 3:30-6 p.m., CYP Holiday Hurrah & Service Project, Pro Deo Youth Center, 214 NE Chipman Rd., followed by Fringe Beerworks, 224 SE Douglas St December 17 • 4 p.m., Gala Task Force meeting, Depot December 18 • 4 p.m., Ribbon Cutting, Summit Eye Center, LLC, 1621 NW Blue Pkwy December 19 • 8:30 a.m., Education Committee meeting, Our Lady of the Presentation Catholic School, 150 NW Murray Rd • Noon, Board of Directors meeting, Smoke Brewing Co., 209 SE Main St December 20 • 4 p.m., Ribbon Cutting, Law Office of Kristen M. Buzzelli, LLC, 529 SE 2nd St December 21 • 7:30 a.m., Governmental Relations committee, John Knox Village-Manhattan Rm., 1001 NW Chipman Rd December 24-25 • Chamber Office Closed December 31-January 1 • Chamber Office Closed

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