The Chamber celebrated EIGHT ribbon cuttings during the month of May! Make sure to check out the photos inside.
June Luncheon 2 Member News 3 Ribbon Cuttings 4-5 New Members 6 Leadership LS 7 June Calendar 8
2012 Res In Motus Business of the Year Award Winners Announced at May Luncheon Four local businesses were recipients of the Lee’s Summit Chamber Res in Motus (Business in Motion) Business of the Year Award at the monthly membership luncheon on May 18. The four award winners include: Hope House, Cartridge World – Lee’s Summit, Weed Man–Turf’s Up and ReDiscover. Sanctimonia (nonprofit with less than 100 employees) – Hope House works to break the cycle of domestic violence by providing safe refuge and supportive services that educate and empower women and their children. Hope House will advocate social change that protects and engenders a person’s right to live a life free of abuse. Vegrandis (five or less employees) – Cartridge World is the world’s fastest
growing ink refilling retailer in the $60 billion printer cartridge industry. The company refills cartridges with quality ink and toners, offers customers up to a 40 percent savings, a satisfaction guarantee and helps the environment by reducing landfill waste. Parvus (6-15 employees) – Weed Man–Turf’s Up is part of a network of locally owned and operated lawn care professionals providing environmentally responsible fertilization, weed control and integrated pest management services. For the past 25 years, their promise has always been the same, “We care for your lawn”. Magnus (over 15 employees) – ReDiscover is a nonprofit community continued on page 2 >>
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Members Making Waves Dr. David McGehee Re-elected to Leadership Position Dr. David McGehee, Lee’s Summit R-7 School District superintendent, was recently re-elected to serve a second three-year term on the Governing Board of the American Association of School Administrators, the professional organization for school superintendents and other school system leaders nationwide. As a member of the AASA Governing Board, Dr. McGehee helps set the policy agenda for the association. He
will also serve as the AASA liaison on the Missouri Association of School Administrators Executive Committee.
each year and works closely with AASA’s Executive Committee, which approves the association’s strategic plan and budget and conducts the ongoing business of the organization.
AASA’s Governing Board is comprised almost entirely of active school superintendents drawn from seven U.S. geographic regions. The Board meets twice
Olinger to Attend “Championship” Conference Gregory H. Olinger, a Lee’s Summit resident and Chamber member, has qualified as a “Championship” Agent by Farmers Insurance for his outstanding overall performance “Olinger is among the best of the best at Farmers who have achieved a high sales volume for auto, home,
life and business policies, while maintaining high client retention and profitability,” said Farmers Head of Distribution, Mhayse Samalya. “Through his excellent customer service, Farmers continues to be his customers’ first choice for their insurance needs. All of us at Farmers are proud of Olinger’s commitment
and service to his community.” As part of this special recognition on Farmers’ 84th year, Olinger will attend a “Championship” conference May 19 - 23, 2012 at the Waldorf Astoria, in Naples, Florida. The group will discuss new business strategies and key issues affecting customers and the insurance industry in their communities. Only 205 agents and 32 district managers earned the distinct honor to attend this conference.
Summit Publications, Inc. - Recipient of Two Gold Book Awards Summit Publications, Inc. is the recipient of two marketing division awards from the 2012 Gold Book Awards, which are presented each year at the annual Association of Directory Publishers convention and trade show. This year’s event was held at the Embassy Suites Hotel and Convention Center in Frisco, Texas, on March 22, 2012. Entries were judged by a jury of peers and knowledgeable industry experts. Summit Publications received First Place in the Excellence in Sales Support Collateral category and
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Have news about you or your business that you would like to share? Send press releases and photos for consideration to gseibel@lschamber.com
RENEWALS Bledsoe Rentals-North 38 Custard’s Last Stand 23 Lakewood Chiropractic, P.C. 22 Lawn & Leisure of Lee’s Summit, Inc. 19 Manpower 19 Aldi Inc. 18 Sherwin-Williams Company - Rice Rd 18 American Legion Robert L. Clore Post 189 16 Paul W. Schwartz, CPA 16 Raytown-Lee’s Summit Community 16 Credit Union Hampton Inn 12 Longhorn Steakhouse 10 M&I, a part of BMO Financial Group 10 Budget Blinds of Lee’s Summit 9 Cole Termite & Pest Control, Inc. 9 Summit Collision Center, Inc. 9 Classic Catering 8 Parker Swearngin, L.L.P. 7 Dave Leon Painting 5 Metcalf Bank-Arborwalk 5 Sterling Deaerator Company 5 Lee’s Summit Nissan 4 Matt A. Niewald, D.D.S., L.L.C. 4 Bellah Homes 3 Bukaty Companies 3 Just Frame It, Inc. 3 Kapke & Willerth, L.L.C. 3 The Westside Grill & Bar 3 Coffeen Fricke & Associates, Inc. 2 J. Bean’s Restaurant & Gathering Place 2 Rumors Steakhouse 2 The Peanut 2 The Salvation Army 2 Ad Trend Inc. 1 Edible Arrangements 1 Jeremy Bennett State Farm Inc. 1 Leadership Innovations 1 Outback Steakhouse 1 Richard C. Green Family YMCA 1
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Jay Hatfield Mobility & Certified Used Cars 1115 SW Oldham Pkwy
Hillcrest Thrift Store 936 SE Third Street
Golfer Goodie Bags The Chamber is accepting goodie-bag item donations for the Annual Golf Classic! Every player receives a bag at the tournament filled with items from Chamber member businesses. (No brochures, flyers or coupons, please). The deadline for donated items is Friday, June 15. Please provide 150 items. Donations may be dropped off at the Chamber office, 220 SE Main Street.
Join fellow Chamber members on June 14 for a special All-Star themed Chamber After Hours at Aircraft Electronics Association, 3570 NE Ralph Powell Road, from 4:30–6 p.m. Score a Triple Play… • Fun Networking with chamber members • Enjoy ballpark food and beverages (including beer,
margaritas, hot dogs, nachos and Cracker Jacks!) • Chance to win Royals tickets and other great door prizes! Wear your favorite baseball team jersey and apparel to help celebrate the All-Star Game coming to Kansas City! This event will be a hit…so don’t swing and miss it! Register to attend this free event online at lschamber.com.
2012 BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS Diane Forte, Chair Dean’s Trophies, Shirts & Awards Bob Glaser, Chair-Elect Summit Bank of Kansas City Dr. Carolyn McKnight, Treasurer University of Central Missouri Lynn Hinkle, Chair Emeritis Great Southern Bank VICE CHAIRS Rodney McBride, Community Development John Knox Village Jane Monroe, Membership Development Embrace the Grape Beverage Catering Joe Stasi, Business & Economic Development Saint Luke’s East -Lee’s Summit BOARD MEMBERS Bill Baird The Baird Group John Beaudoin Lee’s Summit Journal Vicky Cundiff Weed Man-Turf’s Up Marcus Henley Bukaty Companies Brian Hutchin UMB Bank Paul McClain Freedom Wealth Advisors Tyler Morehead Morehead Agency LLC Chip Moxley W.C. Tingle & Company Dr. Emmanuel Ngomsi All World Languages & Cultures & Worldlink 360 Robert Pendland CE2L-Certified Energy/Environmental Labs Debbie Starke Eastland Community Foundation Jeff Sullivan Bank Midwest Deborah Swank Kansas City Power & Light Jeffrey Williams Heritage Companies EX-OFFICIO Steve Arbo City of Lee’s Summit Carl Chinnery, Legal Counsel Chinnery, Evans & Nail, PC Dr. Fred Grogan MCC-Longview Dr. David McGehee R-7 School District Mayor Randy Rhoads City of Lee’s Summit CHAMBER STAFF Nancy Bruns, President Mark Dickey, Vice President Gina Seibel, Director of Communications Chrissy Symes, Director of Special Events Cathy Young, Director of Member Services Kathy LeChien, Administrative Assistant Nedra Hoover, Bookkeeper Marilyn Pemberton, Part-time Assistant
2012 Winners
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mental health agency that offers a full spectrum of programs and services for people whose lives have been affected by mental illness and/or substance abuse. ReDiscover helps men, women and children who have limited income, no insurance or who are under-insured. Winners are selected based on their service to the Chamber and to the community, prudent business practice, stability/growth, history of good employee relations, effective marketing strategies, technology resource management and the application presentation.
Chamber Monthly Membership Luncheon
Monthly Membership Luncheon • April 20 • 11:30 a.m. Friday, June 15 • 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Adams Pointe Conference Center 1400 NE Coronado Drive, Blue Springs, MO
Jackson County Sheriff Mike Sharp and Lee’s Summit Police Chief Joe Piccinini will present information on an Internet Safety InitiativeComputer COP, which provides a software monitoring tool for your home/family computers. Reservations can be made online at lschamber. com under the Chamber Events tab, or by calling 816.524.2424. Deadline is June 13 at noon. Registration is required. Sponsored by: Truman Heartland Community Foundation
Skilled Writing June 5, 2012 • 3:30–4:30 p.m. • John Knox Village, Manhattan Room Presenter: Kelly Edmundson, University of Central Missouri Sponsor: University of Central Missouri Effective written communication sets you apart from the competition. Writing that is audience-centered and designed for comprehension increases your credibility. Kelly Edmondson, Assistant Professor at University of Central Missouri, will demonstrate techniques that will help you avoid typical pitfalls that muddle your message and chip away at credibility. She will cover topics such as: the proper use of jargon, the value of white space
and helping your audience locate information. Register for this free seminar online at lschamber.com under the Calendar of Events tab.
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Benton House of Lee’s Summit 2160 SE Blue Parkway
Hill Pro-Motion Physical Therapy 1198 NE Douglas Street
Green Stem LLC 221 NW Chipman Road
Hungry Sub 44 NE Sycamore Street
Tamashii Black Belt Academy 709 NE Woods Chapel Road
Peachwave 1309 NE Douglas Street
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Chartroose Caboose Troy LaPorte 601 NW MURRAY ROAD LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64081 (816) 554-7555 E: laporte.troy@yahoo.com www.chartroosecaboose.com
The Happy Store Mary White 1016 SW PACIFIC DRIVE LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64081 (816) 536-5584 E: mary@thehappystore.com www.thehappystore.com
Coronado Katz, LLC Maggie Tucker 14 WEST THIRD STREET # 200 KANSAS CITY, MO 64105 (816) 410-6727 E: maggie@coronadokatz.com www.coronadokatz.com
Lutfi’s Fish and Chicken Stephanie Hord 1196 NE DOUGLAS STREET LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64086 (816) 524-7797 F: (816) 434-5391 E: lutfisls@gmail.com
The Coyote Group Mark Wiley 3853 SW WINDSONG DRIVE LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64082 (816) 806-2961 F: (214) 446-6522 E: markw@thecoyotegroup.com www.thecoyotegroup.com
Midwest Vacuums Sarah DeGondea 8 SW 3RD STREET LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64063 (816) 524-5449 F: (866) 796-8625 E: sarah@kcvacuums.com www.kcvacuums.com
Gusto! Coffee Bistro Brenda & Don Gustafson 3390 SW FASCINATION DRIVE LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64081 (816) 767-1100 E: gustocoffeebistro@gmail.com www.gustocoffeebistro.com
Peachwave Kathryn & Elliott Threatt 1309 NE DOUGLAS LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64086 (816) 524-9283 E: ikecomic@aol.com
The Law Office of Debora L. Hale, LLC Debora L. Hale 212 NE TUDOR ROAD LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64086 (816) 246-5555 F: (816) 246-5528 E: deborahale@sbcglobal.net www.deborahale.com The Law Office of Lisa A. Hansen, LLC Lisa Hansen 229 SE DOUGLAS STREET, #210 LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64063 (816) 686-1358 F: (816) 817-0924 E: lisa@lahansenlaw.com
PostNet Susan Englesby 233 SW GREENWICH DRIVE LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64082 (816) 537-5559 F: (816) 537-8605 E: mo111@postnet.com www.postnetpro.com/mo111
Something Different Media Group David Miller 109 SOUTH MUR-LEN ROAD OLATHE, KS 66062 (816) 531-1225 F: (913) 768-8434 E: sales@somethingdifferent.com www.somethingdifferent.com Summit Concrete Inc Roger Meyer 1460 SE HAMBLEN ROAD LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64081 (816) 554-8600 F: (816) 554-8601 E: nbrownlee@summitconcrete.biz Summit Hill Insurance Mark Miller 1550 SW MARKET STREET # 120 LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64081 (816) 554-7655 F: (816) 554-0122 E: mark@summithillinsurance.com www.summithillinsurance.com Target Direct Marketing Dennis Walling 1512 NE 96TH STREET SUITE C LIBERTY, MO 64068 (816) 792-5600 F: (816) 792-5650 E: denniswalling@sbcglobal.net www.tdmarketing.us
Taylor’s Pet & House Sitting Virginia Taylor 1204 SW MADISON LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64081 (816) 524-8724 E: taylorpetsitting@aol.com www.taylorspetsitting.com Title Boxing Club Jancy Harrison 336 SW BLUE PARKWAY LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64063 (816) 524-2696 E: jharrison@titleboxingclub.com www.titleboxingclub.com Turn the Page Online Marketing Melinda Thurston 206B SE 2ND STREET LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64063 (913) 522-3351 E: melinda@turnthepageonlinemarketing.com www.turnthepagemktg.com
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Shamrock Hills Golf Club Eric Reisner 3161 SOUTH 291 HIGHWAY LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64082 (816) 537-6556 F: (816) 537-0134 E: ericreisner@yahoo.com www.shamrockhills.com
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Finding breast cancer Join members on June 26 from 7:30-8:30 a.m. for a Chamber Before Hours at T-Bones Deli & Meat Market, 27900 E Colbern Road, Lake Lotawana. Start your day with a STEAK & EGGS buffet! Don’t miss your chance to win prizes including steaks, gift certificates and Royals tickets. It’ll be a breakfast for business champions! RSVP online at lschamber.com under the Calendar of Events tab.
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Saint Luke’s East offers state-of-the-art 3-D breast imaging technology. Available only at Saint Luke’s East Hospital, 3-D mammography reveals breast cancer at its earliest, most-curable stage. Walk-in or call 816-347-5700 for an appointment. Saint Luke’s East Hospital 100 N.E. Saint Luke’s Blvd. Lee’s Summit, MO 64086
Chamber’s Leadership Lee’s Summit Program Holds Graduation The Leadership Lee’s Summit program, sponsored by the Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce, graduated 22 students at a luncheon held in their honor on May 9, at Longview Mansion. The students completed nine months of leadership training, community service hours and a class project as part of their requirement. Congratulations to the following 2012 graduates: • Jana Allen, Realty Executives of Kansas City • Ashley Boswell, Great Southern Bank • Dustin Burton, Bartlett & West • Ernest Campbell, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage • Melissa Clogston, American Foodservice • Ray Coleman, Arvest Bank • Lance Conley, TMC-Lakewood • Gaye Cotter, Metcalf Bank • Tim Denker, The Legal Center for New Families • Nick Edwards, City of Lee’s Summit • Debbie Gamblian, Bank of Lee’s Summit • Jennifer Giffin, HSMC Companies • Alana Goeringer, Saint Luke’s East – Lee’s Summit • Katie Hammons, Commerce Bank • Jackie McCormick-Heanue, Kapke & Willerth • Celia Jeffries, First Community Bank • Scott Lyons, Lee’s Summit Police Department • Mike Miller, Summit Bank of Kansas City • Brian Opoka, John Knox Village • Gina Seibel, Lee’s Summit Chamber • Rick Smetana, University of Central Missouri • Terry Trafton, Lakewood Counseling Service TMC
Approximately 25 participants are selected each year based on strict criteria, including personal motivation, an interest to serve in Lee’s Summit, potential or existing opportunities for advancement to top leadership positions, willingness to commit time and energy to complete the program and full support of the corporation/organization that is represented. Applications are now being accepted for the class of 20122013. The application is available online at lschamber.com under “Programs” and then select “Leadership Lee’s Summit”. Applications are due no later than August 3, 2012. Contact Chrissy Symes, csymes@lschamber.com with any questions.
Teacher of the Year Announced Jeanie Cook, a kindergarten teacher at Pleasant Lea Elementary, was named Lee's Summit R-7 School District 2012-13 Teacher of the Year during a surprise announcement at a May 2 community reception. The reception also recognized 12 R-7 teachers who were named Lee's Summit Chamber of Commerce Excellence In Teaching Award winners earlier this spring.
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June 12, 2012 • 7:30–8:30 a.m. Presenter: Jet Pabst, A Thyme For Everything Location: A Thyme For Everything, 229-B SE Main Street Sponsor: A Thyme For Everything Dinner with your family gathered around the table is an important time; sharing, laughing and enjoying each other’s company. Did you know that preparing a meal together is often times just as meaningful and enjoyable? Meal preparation can elicit teamwork, a sense of worth and who knows….. maybe a food fight. Be our guest in Jet’s kitchen and learn to have fun preparing healthy, happy meals.
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Win $1,000 for Shopping Lee’s Summit! Just collect five receipts and submit the form below! Shop Lee’s Summit is a city-wide campaign led by the Lee’s Summit Chamber to educate and encourage our residents to purchase goods and services within Lee’s Summit to improve and enhance the quality of life for all. When you Shop, Dine, Play in Lee’s Summit, it helps generate additional sales tax dollars to support the many needs of our fast growing community.
Shop Lee’s Summit also helps our
businesses maintain a healthy local job market and ensure future business growth. Every dollar that is spent in Lee’s Summit helps merchants to prosper, which allows them to provide jobs, pay taxes and give support to local charitable organizations. Just remember, it’s not about how much money you spend, it’s about where you spend it! Shop Lee’s Summit... Everyone wins!
So get to shopping and good luck! Who knows, you could win $1,000 and help your community at the same time! You will also be entered to win monthly gift baskets featuring Lee’s Summit businesses. Questions? Visit: shop-leessummit.com Call: 816.524.2424 Email: intern@lschamber.com
Complete the form below and mail or drop off entry to the Lee’s Summit Chamber, 220 SE Main Street, Lee’s Summit, MO 64063
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1. Purchases must be made during the official contest timeline, Friday, June 1-Friday, September 7 by 5 p.m. 2. Each entry shall consist of five original receipts from five separate locations (no minimum purchase necessary). no photocopied receipts will be accepted. Multiple entries per person will be accepted. 3. Participants must be 18 or older by June 1, 2012. 4. Participants must live within the city limits of Lee’s Summit, Mo. (winners will be required to provide valid ID) 5. Receipts must be from businesses located within the city limits of Lee’s Summit, Mo. 6. The official contest winner will be notified prior to the award presentation being held at Oktoberfest on Saturday, September 29, 2012. at this time the winner will be asked to provide proof of residency.
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JUNE 2012 CALENDAR June 5 • 3:30–4:30 p.m., Recess for Success TOPIC: Skilled Writing - Gain a Leg up on the Competition PRESENTER: Kelly Edmundson, University of Central Missouri SPONSOR: University of Central Missouri LOCATION: John Knox Village - Manhattan Room June 6 • Noon, Ambassador Committee meeting, Depot • 2 p.m., Ribbon Cutting - Chartroose Caboose, 601 NW Murray June 7 • 7:30 a.m., Health Care Committee meeting, Legacy Park Community Center, 901 NE Bluestem Drive June 8 • 8 a.m., Ribbon Cutting - The Medicine Shoppe, 1405 NE Douglas Street June 12 • 7:30–8:30 a.m., Wake Up to Success TOPIC: Have Fun in the Kitchen - Make Meal Prep a Special Time PRESENTER: Jet Pabst, A Thyme For Everything SPONSOR: A Thyme For Everything LOCATION: A Thyme For Everything, 229B SE Main Street • 8:30 a.m., Golf Task Force meeting, Depot June 13 • 3:30–5 p.m., Chamber 101: Get Plugged In, Paradise Park, 1021 NE Colbern Road June 14 • 7:30 a.m., Executive Committee meeting • 8 a.m., Visitors Council Committee meeting, Powell Gardens • 4:30-6 p.m., Chamber After Hours, Aircraft Electronics Association, 3570 NE Ralph Powell Road June 15 • 7:30 a.m., Governmental Relations Committee meeting, John Knox Village - Manhattan Room, Chipman Road & Jacob Drive 11:30 a.m., • Membership Luncheon PRESENTERS: Chief Joe Piccinini and Jackson County Sheriff Mike Sharp LOCATION: Adams Pointe Conference Center, 1400 NE Coronado Drive, Blue Springs, SPONSOR: Truman Heartland Community Foundation June 19 • 11:30 a.m., Business Development Councl meeting, Depot • 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m., Got a Minute? Networking Event, University of Central Missouri, 850 NW Chipman Road June 20 • 8 a.m., Education Committee meeting, Depot • Noon, Board of Directors meeting, Aircraft Electronics Association, 3570 NE Ralph Powell Road June 21 • 4:30–6 p.m., Chamber Young Professionals Networking Event, Morehead Agency LLC, 519 C SE Third Street June 22 • 7:30 a.m., Chamber Golf Classic, WinterStone Golf Course, 17101 E Kentucky Road, Independence June 26 • 7:30 a.m., Chamber Before Hours, T-Bones Deli & Meat Market, 27900 E Colbern Road, Lake Lotawana June 27 • Noon, Membership Commitee meeting, Depot • 4 p.m., Ribbon Cutting - Midwest Vacuums, 8 SW Third Street June 28 • 7:30 a.m., Oktoberfest Commitee meeting, Depot
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2012 PARTNERS GOLD
American Foodservice Bank Midwest Great Southern Bank Humana Health Plan, Inc. Kansas City Power & Light Sprint
SILVER
Bank of Lee’s Summit Dean’s Trophies, Shirts & Awards Discover Vision Centers First Community Bank HSMC Companies John Knox Village Lead Bank Lee’s Summit Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep Metcalf Bank Paradise Park, Inc. Saint Luke’s East – Lee’s Summit Summit Bank of Kansas City Truman Medical Center Lakewood University of Central Missouri
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Allee & Company, CPA, LLC B Positively Promoting U, inc. The Baird Group DVA Enterprises, Inc. Excel Bank Get In Shape For Women JobOne KC Metro Insurance Agency Lakewood Counseling Service TMC Lee’s Summit Journal Lee’s Summit Nissan Mazuma Credit Union Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys Missouri Central Credit Union Parker Swearngin, LLP Pfizer Global Supply Technology Plus, Inc. Tim & Jana Allen-Realty Executives of Kansas City The Wilson Group, Inc. Wal-Mart