February 2015 Chamber Link

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Annual Gala New Chamber Staff 150 Medallions Ribbon Cuttings Member News Networking Opportunities February Calendar

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Pictured Above: 2014 Chair of the Board Dr. Carolyn McKnight (right) presents Shirley Olson (left) with the Lifetime Membership Award.

Yours Truly,

2015 BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS Joe Stasi, Chair Saint Luke’s East Hospital Vicky Cundiff, Chair-Elect Weed Man Tyler Morehead, Treasurer Morehead Agency, LLC Carolyn McKnight, Ed.D., Chair Emeritus University of Kansas Edwards Campus VICE CHAIRS Jon Garlow, Community Development Wells Fargo Advisors Kelly Spencer, Membership Development Bank of Lee’s Summit John Brown, Business & Economic Development Hollis + Miller Architects BOARD MEMBERS Carol Baker KCP&L Susan Coffman Lee’s Summit CARES Tim Denker Denker Law Firm Trisha Goodale Pulaski Bank Home Lending Brian Hutchin UMB Bank Paul McClain Freedom Wealth Advisors Lesley McKeone Spilker, McKeone & Nelson PC Chip Moxley Tingle Flooring Rosalie Newkirk HSMC Orizon, LLC Dr. Matt Niewald Matt A. Niewald, DDS Colleen Sliffe Carrow Real Estate Services KC Jeff Sullivan Commerce Bank Terry Trafton Lakewood Counseling TMC Molly Wichman Life Transformations Personal Training Jeremy Wood Cinematic Visions EX-OFFICIO Steve Arbo City of Lee’s Summit Carl Chinnery, Legal Counsel Chinnery, Evans & Nail, PC Dr. David McGehee R-7 School District Dr. Kirk Nooks MCC-Longview Mayor Randy Rhoads City of Lee’s Summit CHAMBER STAFF Nancy Bruns, CCE, President Cathy Young, IOM, Director of Member Services Chrissy Symes, IOM, Director of Special Events Stephanie Kusek, Director of Communications Darla Hall, Advertising Manager Gina Seibel, Creative Director Sue McMilian, IOM, Administrative Assistant Nedra Hoover, Bookkeeper Marilyn Pemberton, Part-time Assistant

HSMC Orizon is Announced as 2014 Hall of Fame Inductee

In 2006, the Chamber established an annual “Hall of Fame” award.

The criteria for this award includes being a member of the Lee’s Summit Chamber for a minimum of 10 years, showing continuous active involvement through financial and volunteer support and are respected throughout the community. Each recipient has had a significant impact and has consistently exemplified the philosophy, value and mission of the Chamber.

The 2014 inductee was HSMC Orizon. They have been active members of the Chamber since 1994. HSMC Orizon staff continuously participates in the Leadership Lee’s Summit program, Young Professional events, Governmental Relations Committee, Holiday Reception Task Force and Business of the Year Task Force. Both Gary Hawkins and Rosalie Newkirk have served on the Board of Directors.

This year, Gary Hawkins served as the guest speaker for the Lunch with Leaders program and participated in an entrepreneurs panel at the Chamber’s yearly Entreprenuers Breakfast.

Throughout the years, HSMC Orizon has graciously sponsored Oktoberfest, the Annual Gala, Golf Classic, Chamber After Hours and Young Professionals events. Additionally, the organization has been a Chamber silver partner.

In 2008, HSMC Orizon was named a Business of the Year award winner, recognizing them for their continued growth and participation in the Chamber and community at large.

The Chamber extends a special thank you to HSMC Orizon for their continued support throughout the years.

Chamber Member Awards Presented During the Annual Gala and Auction Each year at the Chamber’s Annual Gala, recognition is given to Chamber members who have donated much time and energy to helping the greater good of the Chamber. These members attend many events, are always available when needed and include the Chamber as a part of their lives on a frequent basis. Awards presented at the 2015 Gala Include...

Bob Glaser Ambassador of the Year Award Volunteer of the Year The 2014 Volunteer of the Year award goes to Kathy Hughey, an individual member of the Chamber.

The Bob Glaser Ambassador of the Year is Mike Maksin with N2 Publishing-Neighborhood Publication.

Mike Maksin

N2 PublishingNeighborhood Publication

Mike is a new member, and since day one has jumped in with both feet. He is an active member of the Ambassador committee, mentors new members and participates in the Business in Motion Leads Group. You will also find Mike at most ribbon cuttings and other Chamber events!

Kathy Hughey Individual Member

Mentor of the Year

Lifetime Membership Award Shirley Olson received the Lifetime Membership award for 2015. She has been a member for many years and served in many roles. When she retired in May 2014, she didn’t hesitate to join as an individual to continue her volunteer work with the Chamber.

The 2014 Mentor of the Year is Judy Pezzetti with Office Products Alliance. The Chamber thanks Judy for her willingness to volunteer with many of the Chamber’s new members.

Judy Pezzetti

Office Products Alliance

Kathy volunteers to help with so much that it’s hard to compile a list!

She participates in the Education Committee, Annual Gala Task Force, Holiday Reception Task Force and Oktoberfest Committee.

Kathy also volunteers at the annual Golf Tournament and helped with Operation Thank You. She attends the majority of Chamber events.

What makes her an exceptional mentor is that she takes the time to individually meet with her mentees to learn about their business and see how they can best benefit from their membership. Judy also participates on the Ambassador committee.

Shirley Olson Individual Member

She has volunteered for Oktoberfest for several years and was the 2014 Chair. Shirley also volunteers for the Annual Gala Task Force, Holiday Reception Task Force, and Golf Task Force.

Steve Gouldsmith New Members of the Year The Steve Gouldsmith New Members of the Year award winners are Mitch and Matt Dopp with ROS Office Furniture. Both of the Dopp brothers regularly attend Young Professional and Chamber After Hour events.

Currently, Mitch serves on the Young Professional Planning Committee and will serve as the Chair in 2016. He also is involved in the Networkers at Noon Leads Group and he recruited a new member to the Chamber.

Mitch Dopp

ROS Office Furniture

Matt Dopp

ROS Office Furniture

They have been very involved and engaged during their first year of membership and the Chamber looks forward to their continued participation. page 3

2014 Chairman’s Club Members Recognized In 2013 the Chamber Board of Directors established a new reward program for members. Called the “Chairman’s Club”, any Chamber member can become eligible after recruiting a minimum of five new members each calendar year. Each of them, along with a spouse or significant other, will be invited to a special dinner after the end of each year with the Chair of the Board and the Chamber President.

Congrats to the 2014 Chairman’s Club... pictured from left to right: • Carolyn McKnight, University of Kansas Edwards Campus • Lisa Pycior, Cartridge World - Lee’s Summit • Bob Glaser, Summit Bank of Kansas City • Sheila Clark, Baird Group Real Estate • Not pictured: Mike Maksin, N2 PublishingNeighborhood Publication

Party Pics from the Gala!

View more pictures online at Facebook.com/lsummitchamber

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Chamber Announces New Staff, Publications and Office Space The Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce has big plans for 2015. Recently, the organization announced two new hires, new publications and the expansion of their office space.

This month the Chamber gains additional office space when the Lee’s Summit History Museum moves out of their current location, 220 SE Main Street, and into their new location at 220 SW Main Street. The additional space allows the Chamber to achieve a long-term goal of bringing all publications in-house for production.

Darla Hall

Advertising Manager

In the past, the Chamber has partnered with other companies to produce publications such as their membership directory, health care directory, visitors guide and more. Producing these and future publications in-house has led to the addition of new positions.

The Chamber is pleased to announce the hiring of Darla Hall in the role of Advertising Manager. Hall comes to the Chamber from Lee’s Summit Lifestyle magazine, and prior to that The Lee’s Summit Journal and Kansas City Star. She brings a wealth of knowledge in what it takes to produce successful publications as well as a passion for helping businesses.

“As a longtime volunteer of the Chamber and a Lee’s Summit resident, I am thrilled to join the Chamber staff,” said Advertising Manager Darla Hall. “I am looking forward to providing Chamber members with targeted business-to-business options to strategically focus their advertising dollars by utilizing the many Chamber publications we provide. For instance, did you know that the Chamber publishes a quarterly magazine, recently branded the Business Catalyst, that goes to every licensed business in Lee’s Summit as well as every Lee’s Summit Chamber member?”

Gina Seibel Creative Director

Stephanie Kusek

Director of Communications

Additionally, Seibel will work with Community Marketing Manager Jim McKenna to design creative materials for the community.

Filling Seibel’s vacancy is Stephanie Kusek. Kusek first came to the organization as a Community Marketing Intern in June 2013. Since then she has worked parttime with Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street and part-time on Community Branding. Kusek earned her journalism degree from the University of Kansas.

“My experience so far with the Chamber has been a great one,” said Stephanie Kusek. “I am excited to be onboard fulltime and look forward to getting to know all of our Chamber members who make Lee’s Summit such a great place.”

Depot renovations begin in a few weeks, and the Chamber plans to hold a ribbon cutting when complete to showcase the new space.

Hall will work side-by-side with Gina Seibel to produce all publications. Seibel has worked at the Chamber nearly five years as the director of communications, but will now serve as the organization’s creative director.

“Gina has a passion for this community and for graphic design,” said Chamber President Nancy Bruns. “Having Gina switch roles to Creative Director was an easy choice to make. She has won several design awards, and I know between her and Darla, they will create publications that will make the organization proud.”

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Nominate a Lee’s Summit Community Hero As part of Lee’s Summit’s Sesquicentennial Celebration in 2015, the Truly 150 Steering Committee will honor 150 individuals for their distinguished contribution to the progress, culture, and general welfare of the Lee’s Summit community. Each honoree will receive a commemorative medallion.

We need your help in identifying our “Community Heroes.”

If you know of anyone you believe is deserving of such recognition, please fill out the form at Truly150.com. Fill in as much contact information as you can for the nominee, and explain why you believe your nominee is worthy of this recognition. You may submit as many nominations as you like, and self-nominations are welcomed. Awards are limited to living honorees but the honoree need not currently live in Lee’s Summit.

It is important to keep in mind that our community has far more than 150 people who have provided substantial contributions to the community and who are deserving of our gratitude. However, we are limiting this particular recognition to 150. Please do not be offended if your nominee is not selected for a medallion. It is not an indication that the nominee’s role in the community is not appreciated.

All nominations will remain confidential. Only the selection committee will know the names of those who are not chosen for recognition, and only the selection committee will know who submitted a nomination.

Nominations must be submitted no later than February 27, 2015.

Yours Truly,

The Truly 150 Steering Committee

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Ribbon Cutting Celebrations Liberty Tax Service

On January 9, Liberty Tax Service celebrated a ribbon cutting at their new location at 1127 NE Rice Road.

Liberty Tax’s goal is to provide the feeling of a personal tax consultant alongside the security, confidence and protection a large company can provide. Liberty Tax continues to firmly establish its growing presence and increasing market share in the personal income tax industry.

Pro Energy One Power Staffing

Pro Energy One Power Staffing hosted a ribbon cutting celebration on January 22 for its newest location at 620 SE M-291 Highway, Suite 103.

Pro Energy One Power Staffing offers temporary and contract staffing, permanent recruitment, outplacement and career services to a variety of market sectors. Pro EnergyOne Power Staffing’s flexibility enables them to customize a staffing program to meet clients’ unique needs and budget, with the goal of helping companies obtain the highest quality professionals for their business.

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R-7 Administrative Office 70 Rhodes Insurance Agency 70 Chinnery Evans & Nail, P.C.-Chinnery 41 Shelter Insurance-Veasman 41 Stan Atkinson 39 Comcast Cable 29 Summit East Plaza Apartments 25 Plastic Enterprises Co., Inc. 24 Lee’s Summit Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep 17 Newmark Grubb Zimmer 15 Lee’s Summit Honda 14 Lee’s Summit Masonic Hall 13 Santa Fe Glass Company 13 Terracon Consultants, Inc. 13 Ambius 12 Randy’s Lakeview Nursery & Stone 11 Anytime Fitness 10 Eyecare Associates of Lee’s Summit 10 Morehead Agency, LLC 9 Affordable Elegance 8 Alpha Title 8 Continental Title Company 8 Joel D. Foster, D.P.M., P.C. 8 Liberty Tax Service 8 The Medicine Shoppe 8 Children’s Mercy Hospital East 7 Lee’s Summit Mazda 7 Double W Marketing + Communications 6 Integrity Roofing, LLC 6 LK Communications, LLC 6 Nadler’s 6 Country Club Bank 5 Lankford & Associates Consulting 5 Engineers, Inc. Todco, Inc. 5 Eskew’s Fine Jewelers - M-291 4 Lee’s Summit Lifestyle Magazine 4 Rob Binney-Reece and Nichols 4 Spencer & Spencer Pediatric Dentistry, 4 D.D.S., P.C. Bruce Stansberry CPA 3 City Scrap Metal, Inc. 3 Imperial Printed Products 3 Jeanine Thill 3 Kansas City Zoo 3 Momo Bands 3 Olive Garden 3 Paychex, Inc. 3 Strikerz Entertainment Center 3 Summit Theatre Group 3 Waddell & Reed—Manning 3 Etap Communications 2 Intrathecal Care Solutions 2 AFLAC - R. Alan Mais 1 Amanda C. North Agency-American 1 Family Community Buying Group 1 Cruise Planners/Ys Choice Travel 1 Evergreen Home Companion LLC 1 GEICO 1 Property Tax Advisory Group 1 ROS Office Furniture 1 Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. 1 Select Physical Therapy - Douglas St 1 Summit Park Church 1 Title Boxing Club 1 Young Living Essential Oils 1 page 7

Member Events & News Truman Medical Centers Names Amy Peters, RN, and Lynette Wheeler, RN, to New Leadership Positions President and Chief Executive Officer Charlie Shields announced effective February 2 that TMC Lakewood Interim Chief Operating Officer and Associate Chief Nursing Officer Amy Peters, RN, BSN, MBA, will serve as TMC Chief Nursing Officer. Shields also announced Lynette Wheeler, RN, MSN, FAAMA, FACCA, FABC, who has served as TMC Chief Nursing Officer since 2011, will become TMC Lakewood Chief Operating Officer.

“Amy and Lynette are both proven leaders. I am excited about the additional responsibility each will take on in their new leadership positions,” Shields said. “Our patients and our community will benefit from their knowledge, their leadership and most important their passion to help TMC continue to fill its role as Kansas City’s essential hospital.”

Amy Peters, began her nursing career at TMC Hospital Hill in 1994. She served in a variety of nursing and nurse management roles during her tenure. In 2008, Amy moved to TMC Lakewood and assumed the role of Associate Chief Nursing Officer – Lakewood. In 2013, when Shields was promoted to Chief Executive Officer, Peters was named TMC Lakewood Interim Chief Operating Officer.

Amy Peters

Chief Nursing Officer

Lynette Wheeler Chief Operating Officer

Lynette Wheeler, has more than 30 years of combined clinical and management experience. She began her career as a staff nurse in the Coronary Care Unit at Clarkson Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska. Prior to coming to TMC in 2011 as Chief Nursing Officer, she served as Vice President of Cardiopulmonary Vascular Services at Heartland Regional Medical Center in St. Joseph, Mo. Lynette is currently working toward a doctorate in nursing.

New President Elected to Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street Board of Directors The Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street Board of Directors recently elected a new president, Lynn Hinkle, with Great Southern Bank.

Hinkle has been on the DLSMS board of directors since July 2014, and serves on the Promotions, Organization and Farmers Market committees in Downtown Lee’s Summit. She also has been a Downtown Lee’s Summit supporter as a volunteer, shopper, investor and overall ambassador. Hinkle received Downtown Lee’s Summit’s Mary Stacy Ambassador of the Year Award in 2014.

“I am thrilled to continue being part of our Downtown Main Street and look forward to sharing my passion for this community with others,” she said.

Hinkle plans to focus on expanding the knowledge of downtown shopping and events, as well as making downtown a true destination. “Downtown Lee’s Summit is

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where it’s all happening, and we have so many great aspects people are not aware of.”

While banking has been Hinkle’s main career, she also is involved in the Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce, where she is a past chair, and serves on the Lee’s Summit Medical Center board of directors. She also volunteers for Partners in Education, St. Margaret’s Church and Langsford Boys Home in Lee’s Summit.

Lynn Hinkle Great Southern Bank

Did you know you can submit news stories on LSchamber.com? Once on the website click “Events and News” and select “Member News”

Member Events & News Lee’s Summit R-7 School District Receives Ethics in Business Award at Mayor’s Character Breakfast

The Lee’s Summit R-7 School District received the annual Ethics in Business Award Jan. 22 during the Mayor’s Character Breakfast. The award is presented by Lee’s Summit CARES as part of the community-wide event attended by close to 700 people.

staff members, students and families. During the presentation, Dr. McGehee praised the district’s almost 2,600 employees and R-7 students as well as the entire community for their important roles in the successful school system.

The Ethics in Business Award is a community-wide recognition presented to Lee’s Summit businesses and individuals who exhibit outstanding ethical practices. To be considered for the Ethics in Business Award, an organization or individual must complete a comprehensive application, obtain references and administer a survey to employees. Recipients are selected through a blind application process.

The R-7 School District officially reorganized in 1949 when 16 rural districts combined with the Greenwood School District and the Lee’s Summit City District. In 1949, the district enrollment was approximately a little over 1,200.

Today, more than 17,500 students attend the district’s 28 schools. The district is governed by a seven-member elected Board of Education, and all Board members serve as unpaid volunteers.

Dr. David McGehee and members of the R-7 Board of Education accepted the award on behalf of the district’s

MCC-Longview Spring Community Education Catalog Out Now A record number of classes – nearly 100 – are available to anyone through Metropolitan Community College – Longview. These noncredit classes range from photography to plumbing, financial planning to foreign languages, Tai Chi for arthritis to soul painting for self expression.

“These community classes are meant for almost any age, and cover almost any interest,” said MCC-Longview Community Education Coordinator Tami Morrow. “With

a new theme of ‘Longview U: Leading to a Better You’ this spring’s Community Education catalog of fun and educational programs is all about enhancement and lifelong learning.”

The spring 2015 catalog is online at mcckc.edu/ lvcommed, or anyone may call 816-604-2030, or email LV.CommunityEducation@mcckc.edu for more information.

Have news about you or your business that you would like to share?

Send press releases and photos for consideration to skusek@lschamber.com

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February Networking Opportunities & Seminars

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

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BEFORE HOURS

Brew up Business

Join fellow Chamber members on February 12 from 4:30–6 p.m. for a Chamber After Hours at Summit Flooring and Turf, 1051 SE Century Drive.

Start your day off with the Chamber on February 24 from 7:30–8:30 a.m. at Saint Luke’s East Hospital.

Summit Flooring & Turf knows how to throw a good event so you won’t want to miss this one!

Get out early and enjoy breakfast treats and networking. Saint Luke’s East will also be providing door prizes, so make sure to bring your business cards!

Yummy food and good prizes, so don’t forget your business cards!

Chamber After Hours is a great way to end your day with some networking and socializing!

February 20 • 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Gamber Center, 4 SE Independence Ave Missouri Mavericks Head Coach Richard Matvichuk will join us to discuss all things hockey.

The Missouri Mavericks are proud to be Kansas City’s only professional hockey team and are dedicated to furthering the values and skill-level of hockey players and fans throughout the metro area.

Reservations can be made online at lschamber.com, under the Calendar of Events tab, or by calling 816-524-2424. Deadline is February 18 at noon.

Registration is required.

Luncheon Sponsor: Baird Group Real Estate

People prefer doing business with those they know and trust, so come on out and start building your business relationships.

Search Engine Optimization for Small Businesses February 3 | 3:30–4:30 p.m. | John Knox Village Manhattan Rm Presenter: Ben Seidel, Igniting Business What good is a website that looks good but can’t be found easily on search engines? Learn basics of website SEO in this interactive seminar presented by Igniting Business.

The seminar will cover how search engines index and rank websites and what you can do to improve. We will also be discussing key indicators for evaluating a quality SEO company. You’ll walk away from this seminar with tangible takeaways that you can start implementing immediately!

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

Welcome to Our Newest Chamber Members

Meet the Board of Directors The Lee’s Summit Chamber is governed by a 22-member board and five ex-officio members. Each month the Chamber Link will highlight a couple of our directors.

Joe Stasi is the Chief Executive Officer for Saint Luke’s East Hospital in Lee’s Summit.

Joe has been with the organization since 2003, and joined SLEH when it opened in 2005.

Creative Planning Risk Services

Chris Culbertson 11350 TOMAHAWK CREEK PARKWAY, STE 200 LEAWOOD, KS 66211 (816) 876-9299 F: (913) 341-0901 E: cculbertson@cpfirms.com gocpinsurance.com

In addition to serving as Chair of the Board he also participates in the Chamber’s Health Care committee and is a member of the Governmental and Legislative committee.

P. Davis and Associates

Paul Davis 5217 NORTON AVENUE KANSAS CITY, MO 64130 (816) 359-3272 E: pauldavis.davis777@gmail.com

Joe Stasi

2015 Chair of the Board

Vicky Cundiff and her husband Jon are the owners of Weed Man.

Pro Energy

In addition to serving as Chair-Elect, Vicky has volunteered for many committees and task forces throughout the years. She has served on the Truly the Best selection committee, Golf Task Force, Oktoberfest, Health Care Committee and was a dancer in the 2013 Dancing with the Chamber Stars.

Nancy Grey 620 S M-291 HIGHWAY STE 103 LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64063 (660) 287-0848 F: (660) 851-5033 E: ngrey@proenergyservices.com proenergyservices.com

Brian Reed 203 NW EXECUTIVE WAY LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64063 (816) 783-5800 F: (816) 783-5801 E: Reed@MaryCarolandReed.com MaryCarolandReed.com

For a complete list of Chamber members visit, LSchamber.com or download the FREE LS Chamber smartphone app (available for iPhone and Android).

A special thank you to our app title sponsor.

Vicky Cundiff Chair-Elect

Vicky believes in giving back to the community you live and work in and that is why she graciously donates her time to the Chamber.

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Joe stated that he enjoys serving on the Board for the Chamber because he believes in the work of the organization and its presence in the community.

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February 2015 Calendar February 3 • 3:30–4:30 p.m., Recess for Success TOPIC: Search Engine Optimization for Small Businesses PRESENTER: Ben Seidel, Igniting Business LOCATION: John Knox Village - Manhattan Room

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February 4 • Noon, Ambassador Committee meeting, Depot February 5 • 7:30 a.m., Health Care Committee meeting, ReDiscover, 1535 NE Rice Road • 3:30 p.m., Chamber 101: Get Plugged In, Paradise Park, 1021 NE Colbern Road

2015 Partners GOLD

February 6 • 3 p.m., Ribbon Cutting, West Central Construction & Real Estate, Depot February 11 • 2 p.m., Ribbon Cutting, Post Coffee Company, 200 NE Chipman Road

February 12 • 7:30 a.m., Executive Committee meeting, Depot • 8 a.m., Visitors Council meeting, Paradise Park, 1021 NE Colbern Road • 4:30 p.m., Chamber After Hours, Summit Flooring and Turf, 1051 SE Century Drive February 18 • Chamber Office Closed for Holiday February 18 • 8 a.m., Education Committee meeting, Coldwater, 501 NE Missouri Road • Noon, Board of Directors meeting, Paradise Park, 1021 NE Colbern Road February 19 • 8 a.m., Chamber Young Professionals Morning Coffee, Equity Bank, 301 SE Main Street • 1 p.m., Ribbon Cutting, Frontier Justice, 800 NE Jones Industrial Drive February 20 • 11:30 a.m., Monthly Membership Luncheon PRESENTER: Missouri Mavericks Head Coach Richard Matvichuk LOCATION: Gamber Center, 4 SE Independence Avenue SPONSOR: Baird Group Real Estate February 24 • 7:30-8:30 a.m., Chamber Before Hours, Saint Luke’s East Hospital, 100 NE Saint Luke’s Blvd February 25 • 3:30 p.m., Membership Committee meeting, Depot February 26 • Noon, Ribbon Cutting, Wilson Home Restoration LLC, 1211 SE Century Drive February 27 • 7:30 a.m., Governmental Relations Committee meeting, John Knox Village - Manhattan Room

Great Southern Bank Humana Health KCP&L Lee’s Summit Medical Center Reinhart Foodservice Saint Luke’s East Hospital Tingle Flooring

SILVER

Bank of Lee’s Summit Central Bank of the Midwest Discover Vision Centers HSMC Orizon, LLC John Knox Village Lee’s Summit Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram Mazuma Credit Union Paradise Park Sprint Summit Bank of Kansas City The Wilson Group, Inc. University of Central Missouri Wal-Mart Zoetis

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B Positively Promoting U, Inc. Bank of Kansas City Budget Blinds Chinnery Evans & Nail PC Greater Lee’s Summit Healthcare Foundation Hollis + Miller Architects KC Metro Insurance Lakewood Counseling TMC Lee’s Summit Journal Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys Missouri Central Credit Union Parker Swearngin LLP RED Development Rodney Loesch CFP - Waddell & Reed Simmons First National Bank Spilker McKeone & Nelson, PC Steppin’ Out - The Studio Technology Plus Inc. TMC Lakewood University of Kansas Edwards Campus Weed Man