CHAMBERLINK
June 2011
The Official Newsletter of the Lee's Summit Chamber
2011 Res In Motus Business of the Year Award Winners Announced at May Luncheon
Pictured from left to right: Marian Zajic, Marian’s Kids; Jeanine Rann, Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street, Inc.; Terry Trafton, Lakewood Counseling Service TMC and Phyllis Balagna, Steppin’ Out-The Studio.
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 20. The four award winners include: Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street, Inc. (non profit); Steppin’ Out–The Studio (five or less employees); Marian’s Kids (6-15 employees); and Lakewood Counseling Service TMC (over 15 employees). Sanctimonia (non-profit) – Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street, Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to the revitalization of Downtown Lee’s Summit. DLSMS follows the Main Street Four-Point Approach to commercial district revitalization and is an accredited P 816-524-2424 F 816-524-5246 220 SE Main, Lee's Summit, MO 64063 lschamber.com lstourism.com Shop-LeesSummit.com
Main Street program through the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s Main Street Center. Vegrandis (five or less employees) – Steppin’ Out–The Studio plays a vital role in the training and development of the performing arts in children throughout the metropolitan area. Owned and directed by Phyllis A. Balagna, life-long resident of Lee’s Summit, Steppin’ Out is in its 22nd year of providing instruction in dance, vocal, cheerleading, and tumbling. Parvus (6-15 employees) – Marian’s Kids offers 24-hour a day, 7-days a week child care services that accommodate parents with non-traditional work schedules. The educational opportunities they seek to provide at Marian’s Kids are compatible with the value system of the Lee’s Summit
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2011 BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS Lynn Hinkle, Chair Great Southern Bank Diane Forte, Chair-Elect Dean’s Trophies, Shirts & Awards Damond Boatwright, Treasurer Lee’s Summit Medical Center Mark Parrish, Chair Emeritis Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys VICE CHAIRS Melinda Hadley-deBoer, Membership Development The Culture Coaches Geoff Hill, Community Development Aircraft Electronics Association Carolyn McKnight, Economic Development University of Central Missouri BOARD MEMBERS John Beaudoin Lee’s Summit Journal Bill Baird Infinity Realty Michael Blau Farmers Insurance & Financial Services Carole Culbertson Culbertson Properties Management, LLC Vicky Cundiff Turf’s Up-Weed Man Julie Doane Missouri Central Credit Union Bob Glaser Summit Bank of Kansas City Rodney McBride John Knox Village Jane Monroe Gomer’s Fine Wine & Spirits Dr. Emmanuel Ngomsi All World Languages & Cultures Robert Pendland CE2L-Certified Energy/Environmental Labs Debbie Starke Eastland Community Foundation Joe Stasi Saint Luke’s East-Lee’s Summit 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
2011 Winners
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community. Marian’s Kids concentrates on helping children discover knowledge of self by implementing accreditation standards. Medius – Lakewood Counseling Service TMC, established in 2005, offers a broad range of outpatient mental health services. Located in a private practice setting in downtown Lee’s Summit, the center is staffed by board certified psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers and nurses. Services include individual, group and family counseling, crisis stabilization, substance abuse treatment and medication management, compulsive gambling treatment, women’s behavioral health concerns and child psychiatry. 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 • June 17, 2011 The State of Jackson County
Adams Pointe Conference Center • 11:30 a.m. 1400 NE Coronado Drive • Blue Springs, MO 64014 Make plans to attend this special luncheon with guest speaker Jackson County Executive, Mike Sanders. Sanders will share updates on transit, economic development and regional collaboration. Reservations can be made online at lschamber.com under the Chamber Events tab, or by calling 816.524.2424. Deadline to RSVP is June 15 at noon. Registration is required. This luncheon is sponsored by Sprint.
Performance Appraisals June 7, 2011 • 3:30–4:30 p.m. • John Knox Village, Manhattan Room Presenter: Tom Wright, Tom Wright Consulting Sponsor: Law Office of Aaron L. Love, P.C. Performance appraisals offer a valuable opportunity to focus on and align an employee’s work activities and goals to organization priorities, to identify and correct existing issues, and to enhance future performance. The existence of a structured appraisal process indicates to an employee that the organization is genuinely interested in their performance and development. This alone can have a positive influence on the individual’s sense of worth, commitment and engagement with the organization. Want to learn more about this powerful approach to increasing your company’s bottom line? Then don’t miss this presentation. Register for this free seminar online at lschamber.com under the Chamber Events tab.
Members Making Waves Steve Arbo Named Public Administrator of the Year The Greater Kansas City Chapter of the American Society for Public Administration selected Lee’s Summit City Manager Steve Arbo as the 2011 Public Administrator of the Year in the Mid-Sized City division.
This award is presented annually to professionals in the Greater Kansas City area for outstanding performance in the practice and teaching of public administration. Recognized for his exceptional contributions to the public sector, Arbo received his award at the organization’s award dinner on May 25, in Kansas City, Mo. According to Michael Barrett, president of the ASPA’s K.C. chapter, the organization generally awards the Public Administrator of the Year to an official
in each of the Federal, State and Local levels – in addition to the Not-for-Profit sector – but this year decided to set the divisions at the Urban, Mid-Sized City and Small City/Municipality levels. Joining Steve Arbo as recipients of this year’s Public Administrator of the Year awards are Troy Schulte, city manager of Kansas City, Mo.; Raymore Police Chief Kris Turnbow; and Brent Miles, president of the Wyandotte Economic Development Council.
The Do Drop Inn Celebrates 50 Years The Do Drop Inn, located at 22 SW Third in downtown Lee’s Summit, recently celebrated it’s 50th Anniversary. As reported in the Lee’s Summit Tribune, when asked how the Do made it for 50 years, owner Sue Pfeiffer was quick to respond, “Our friends, loyal customers, and loyal employees. That is one thing that
has not changed over the years. Mom and Dad would have said the same thing and so would Amanda. Mandy has worked here for 10 years and Micah Rogers has been with us for 9. You have to be dedicated and willing to work seven days a week and long hours. You are here all the time so the customers
really become a family.” The Do also now offers Q’s Que, for all those barbeque lovers. Q’s Que is open from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. and 5–8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.–5 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday, and 11 a.m. –1 a.m. Saturday.
Kiwanis Club Mom’s Day Baby Shower is a Success The Lee’s Summit Kiwanis Club partnered with Hy-Vee West and Hy-Vee East to sponsor the Annual Mom’s Day Baby Shower on May 7. Kiwanis members asked shoppers to donate items or cash for mothers in need. Donations collected from Hy-Vee East were donated to Lee’s Summit Social Services, and donations from Hy-Vee West
were donated to Hope House. Cash donations for the day totaled $4,355.32, and two pick-up trucks full of diapers, wipes and more were collected and delivered. Pictured from left to right are Kiwanis members Dave Skitek and Richard Veasman.
Missouri Central Credit Union Celebrates 80 years Since 1931 Missouri Central Credit Union, a not-for-profit financial cooperative, has been serving member/owners with loans, savings, personal checking, and now small business accounts. MCCU has been in Lee’s Summit for 18 years. Newly elected volunteer officers include
Board Chairman, Tom Lovell. Lovell is the administrator of Parks and Recreation in Lee’s Summit and has served on the MCCU Board since 1997. Vice chairman of MCCU, Doug Hermes is a small business owner and also the planning coordinator for the Missouri Association of Councils of Government. Doug has
volunteered on the MCCU Board since 1998. Secretary /Treasurer, Steve Miller, an AVP of credit administration, brings 35 years experience in financial services and has served MCCU as a volunteer since 1979.
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 37 Superior Bowen Asphalt Company, Inc. 36 Lakewood Chiropractic, P.C. 21 Bob Sight Ford 19 Lawn & Leisure of Lee’s Summit, Inc. 18 Aldi Inc. 17 Fairfield Inn of Lee’s Summit 17 Sherwin-Williams Company - Rice Rd 17 American Legion Robert L. Clore 15 Post 189 Paul Schwartz, C.P.A. 15 Full Employment Council, Inc. 14 Enright Plumbing, Inc. 11 Hampton Inn 11 Residence Inn by Marriott-Independence 11 Kansas City Cancer Center 9 The Carlyle Retirement Residence 8 King Hershey, PC 7 Summit Publications, Inc. 7 Parker Swearngin, L.L.P. 6 Envision Eyecare, L.L.C. 5 Jerry’s Bait Shop 5 White Goss Bowers March 5 Schulte & Weisenfels William Woods University Graduate 5 & Adult Studies Metcalf Bank-Arborwalk 4 Mindy’s Dance Center 4 Kimak Pest Management 3 Lee’s Summit Heating & Cooling, Inc. 3 Lee’s Summit Nissan 3 Summit Gastroenterology 3 Archbishop O’Hara High School 2 Bellah Homes 2 Bukaty Companies 2 Creative World School-Lee’s Summit 2 Jimmy John’s-Lee’s Summit 2 Just Frame It, Inc. 2 Phillips Agency, Inc. 2 The Westside Grill & Bar 2 Bike America 1 Child Abuse Prevention Association 1 Representative Gary Cross 1 Evelyn’s Beauty Supply 1 Rausch Coleman Homes 1 SBD Housing Solutions, LLC 1 The Shepherd’s Way Ministries, Inc. 1 Treat America Food Services 1 Welcome Items Needed for New Teachers
Help welcome new R-7 teachers to the district by donating goodie bag items. We are looking for 25 items each that the teachers can use in their classroom. Items due by July 27. Please, no brochures, business cards or fliers. This is a great way to promote your business and help our new teachers Contact Chrissy, csymes@lschamber.com, for more information.
What’s a “QR” Code? Quick Response (QR) codes are similar to barcodes with the difference being the amount of data that can be held or shared. QR codes allow content to be decoded at high speed via a mobile device. QR codes can be added to anything and used to store all sorts of information including websites, map locations, contact information, product information and much more. For example it is much easier to use a QR code than type out a long website in an ad. The user will have an easier time locating a certain page on your site instead of trying to accurately type out a url such as http://www. lschamber.com/?page_id=62. Need a QR scanner for your smartphone or tablet? Download the Lee’s Summit Chamber App for free which includes a scanner. Try scanning the code above and see where it takes you. QR codes are free to create. Check out qrcode.kaywa.com, scanlife.com, qrstuff.com, just to name a few. Brought to you by the Chamber’s Technology Committee
Chamber After Hours
Socialize • Build Business • June 9, 2011 Join fellow Chamber members on June 9 for a Chamber After Hours at Allee & Company CPA, LLC from 4:30–6 p.m. Assorted food and drinks will be available, including homemade wine coolers. You won’t want to miss this event, they always do a great job of hosting! What is Chamber After Hours? CAH is a great way to end a busy work day with refreshments and the potential for new leads! Register to attend this free event online at lschamber.com under the Calendar of Events tab.
Healthy Meal Preparation
June 14 • 7:30–8:30 a.m. • A Thyme for Everything • 229B SE Main Street Speaker: Jet Pabst, A Thyme for Everything Tired, worn out and hurried from a long day at work only to stare down a refrigerator full of processed, over-used and unhealthy dinner options? We have an exciting alternative for you. Our own Rachel Ray of Lee’s Summit, Jet Pabst, owner of A Thyme for Everything, will create some sumptuous dishes that are easy to prepare and full of nutrients and vitamins just for those starving, yet finicky family members. Meals will be prepared right in front of your eyes, right in her own kitchen! There’s likely to be some “taste-testing” along the way for those who show up, so don’t miss this one. Register for this free seminar online at lschamber.com under the Chamber Events tab.
New Fire Station No. 2 Combines Sustainability and Durability The recently completed Lee’s Summit Fire Station No. 2 is a prime example of how current practices in green design and construction can make a new facility highly sustainable while maintaining the budget and meeting its essential functions. The new replacement station, located at 2000 NE Rice Road, is 8,905-square-feet and features two drivethrough apparatus bays, bunkrooms for seven, a kitchen adjoined by a dining room, dayroom, fitness room and training room. While the station will not be certified under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program, it would likely qualify, according to Rick Kuhl, the WSKF Architects principal-in-charge and LEED Accredited Professional who led the project design team. Green design features begin with the site, where lighter-colored concrete was
used to minimize the amount of solar heat absorbed by paved areas. Xeriscape design (reduced water landscaping) is used while a rain garden helps control stormwater runoff and filter contaminants before water flows into storm sewers.
recycled material in many of the building materials and use of low volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in interior design materials such as carpet and paint. Brought to you by the Chamber’s Business Sustainability Committee
The color and material selection of the station’s roof were chosen to reduce the amount of heat absorbed by the building. Inside, the walls and roof were coated with a special open cell spray foam insulation and vapor control membrane to create a high-performance system that mitigates the impact of outdoor temperatures on indoor comfort. A high-efficiency insulation system is also a key element in the roof, walls and doors of the apparatus bays. Other green elements of Station No. 2 include high-efficiency lighting, use of natural daylighting to light the interior,
Leadership Lee’s Summit Program Holds Graduation The Leadership Lee’s Summit program, sponsored by the Lee’s Summit Chamber, graduated 23 students at a luncheon held in their honor on May 11, at Lakewood Oaks Golf Club. The students completed nine months of leadership training, community service hours and a class project as part of their requirement. Congratulations to the following 2011 graduates: • Michael Anderson, City of Lee’s Summit • Aaron Bresette, HDR | Archer Engineers • Joyce Christanio, Sprint • Gabe Clements, Lee’s Summit Medical Center • Susan Coffman, Lee’s Summit CARES • Brian Engel, King Hershey, PC • Melissa Fears, City of Lee’s Summit • Daren Fristoe, The Fristoe Group- “HR on Demand” • Chad Godfrey, Home Video Studio of Lee’s Summit • Ben Haussmann, HSMC Certified Public Accountants, P.C.
• Lori Hudson, Summit Bank of Kansas City • John Hummel, Lee’s Summit Fire Department • Curtis Mansell, Lee’s Summit Police Department • Carolyn McKnight, University of Central Missouri-Summit Center • Mark Meyer, Meyer Brothers Building Company • Donna Newland, John Knox Village • Robert Paredes, Bank of Kansas City Mortgage • Tricia Steffes, Lead Bank • Kara Taylor, City of Lee’s Summit • Greg Teale, Saint Luke’s East-Lee’s Summit • Mark Wernsman, SERC Physical & Hand Therapy • Barry Whiting, First Community Bank
• Andrea Wyatt, Truman Medical Center Lakewood LLS was developed to assist in motivating the visionary leaders of the area. Since its inception in 1991, the program has graduated over 400 leaders who have gathered knowledge and skills to become influential in the community. Applications are now being accepted for the class of 2011-2012. Copies of the application are available online at lschamber.com under “Programs” and then select “Leadership Lee’s Summit”.
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS AFLAC Gwen Bolin 293 NW ROCKWOOD COURT LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64081 (816) 382-5742 E: gwenna_bolin@us.aflac.com
Macy’s Blaine Wilcox 900 NW BLUE PARKWAY LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64086 (816) 703-9994 E: blaine.wilcox@macys.com
Bresette Foods L.L.C. Cyrus Bresette 2600 ENSIGN HILL DRIVE PLATTE CITY, MO 64079 (913) 915-9387 E: cy.bresette@gmail.com
mTown LLC Greg Hansen 1109 NE FLORENCE AVENUE LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64086 (816) 305-0695 E: greg@mtown.biz www.mtown.biz
Dahmer Drywall & Painting Teresa Dahmer 613 NE WOODS CHAPEL ROAD LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64064 (816) 525-5322 F: (816) 525-5322 E: teresa@dahmerco.com Edible Arrangements Kelly & Matt Best 1415 NE DOUGLAS LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64086 (816) 554-8787 F: (816) 554-8789 E: kbestea@yahoo.com www.ediblearrangements.com Excel Temporary Services Cathi Sanders 304 SE 3RD STREET LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64063 (816) 246-1656 E: exceltempskc@aol.com Fresh Coat Painters Frank Lawrence 705B SE MELODY LANE, #309 LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64063 (816) 265-9934 F: (816) 524-9481 E: flawrence3@kc.rr.com www.freshcoatleessummit.com Full Voice Garrett Gardner 401 SE FLEETWAY DRIVE LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64081 (816) 875-2095 F: (816) 358-7119 E: garrett@fullvoice.us www.yourfullvoice.com Leadership Innovations Todd Long 5813 NE RUBY COURT LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64064 (816) 210-6400 E: toddlong@leadkc.com www.leadkc.com
Premier WorkComp Management Chris Culbertson 9393 W. 110TH STREET 51 CORPORATE WOODS, SUITE 200 OVERLAND PARK, KS 66210 (913) 685-6344 E: chris.culbertson@pwckc.com www.pwckc.com
New View Interiors Jo Wilson 400 SW LONGVIEW BLVD, SUITE 105 LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64081 (816) 965-8439 F: (816) 965-8440 E: jowilson@nvidesigngallery.com www.nvidesigngallery.com North Star Consulting Peter Northcutt 112 SW WINTERPARK LANE LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64081 (816) 500-3453 E: pgnorthcutt@yahoo.com Portrait Gallery Karen Hacker 124 S MAIN STREET INDEPENDENCE, MO 64050 • (816) 461-5400 E: klhphoto@swbell.net www.portraitinc.com
Saint Luke’s EAP Sheryl Lavelock 20 SAINT LUKE’S BLVD., STE 300 LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64086 (816) 931-3073 F: (816) 347-5213 E: slavelock@saint-lukes.org www.saintlukeshealthsystem.org/eap John Sommer Attorney at Law John Sommer 19049 E VALLEY VIEW PARKWAY, SUITE B INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055 (816) 795-7000 E: johnsommerlaw@sbcglobal.net www.johnsommerlawoffice.vpweb.com Trojan Press Inc. Jeff Dreiling 1635 BURLINGTON NORTH KANSAS CITY, MO 64116 (816) 221-6477 F: (816) 221-3239 E: trojanpressac@aol.com
trade show giveaways • promoting marketing/business • employee events •
Promotional Products Embroidered and Screen Printed Apparel
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450 NE Point Dr. Lee’s Summit, MO 64064 Office: 816-560-6226
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• fundraisers • safety programs • employee performance awards • banners •
Showcase Your Business at the Tourney 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 Wednesday, June 15. Please provide 150 items. Donations may be dropped off at the Chamber office: 220 SE Main Street.
RIBBON CUTTINGS
National Bank of Kansas City, 350 SW Blue Parkway, celebrated a ribbon cutting with Chamber members.
Chamber members joined The Children’s Place, for a ribbon cutting at 970-A NW Blue Parkway.
Kristen Merrell named R-7 Teacher of the Year Kristen Merrell, a third-grade teacher at Lee's Summit Elementary, was named Lee's Summit R-7 School District 2011-12 Teacher of the Year during a surprise announcement at a May 4 reception.
Middle School; Susie Needles, Lee’s Summit High School; Becky Richardson, Longview Farm Elementary; Jackie Robertson, Highland Park Elementary; and Chuck Stephenson, Lee’s Summit North High School.
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. Excellence In Teaching winners are Jeremy Bonnesen, Pleasant Lea Middle School; Nancy Collings, Bernard Campbell Middle School; Angela Danley, Prairie View Elementary; Andria Duello, Prairie View Elementary; Julie Lee, Highland Park Elementary; Rebeckah Mayer, Pleasant Lea Middle School; Kristen Merrell, Lee’s Summit Elementary; Tom Merrell, Pleasant Lea
The Teacher of the Year is selected from R-7 educators who are either current or past winners of the Excellence In Teaching Award. In addition to the 2011 Excellence In Teaching winners, other finalists for Teacher of the Year included three former Excellence In Teaching winners, who were nominated for the award again this year. They are Brian Campbell, Summit Lakes Middle School; Sandy McGraw, Highland Park Elementary; and Dawn Wessling, Greenwood Elementary. The Excellence In Teaching program and reception are sponsored by the Chamber and the R-7 School District, and all students, parents, R-7 employees and community members are invited to nominate outstanding teachers.
Missing Something? We Have The Piece You Need! Bank of Lee’s Summit
local lenders, fast decisions • Auto Loans • Mortgage Loans
• Home Equity Loans • Boats, RV’s, Motorcycles
816.524.1800 210 SW Main St • 1101 SW 3rd St 1021 NE Sam Walton Ln • 250 SW Greenwich Dr bankofleessummit.com
Chamber Before Hours June 28 Join members for a Chamber Before Hours from 7:30–8:30 a.m. at Arvest Bank, 360 SW Hwy 150. Enjoy breakfast and a chance to win door prizes, including a Visa gift card. CBH is a great way to rise and help your business shine. It's a good idea to plenty ofbring business cards for these easygoing, unstructured sessions. RSVP online at lschamber.com under the Calendar of Events tab.
Saint Luke’s Quality Care— Right Here at Home As a member of Saint Luke’s Health System and accredited as a Primary Stroke Center, patients needing heart or stroke care at Saint Luke’s East-Lee’s Summit have access to advanced protocols offering faster recovery times and fewer complications. And we’re no. 1 in patient satisfaction.
JUNE 2011 CALENDAR June 1 • 8:30–10 a.m., TechShop, TOPIC: How to Keep Your Business Running in the Face of Disaster or Lack of an I.T. Continuity Plan. PRESENTER: Andy Haynes, Haynes Benefits, PC. SPONSOR: Humana Health Plan, Inc. LOCATION: UCM-Summit Center, 850 Chipman Road, Door #54 Room 142 • Noon, Ambassador Committee meeting, Depot • 3 p.m., Ribbon Cutting/Open House - OxiArmor, Inc.-Anti-Microbial Services, 322 SE Douglas (Fireman’s Hall) June 2 • 7:30 a.m., Health Care Committee meeting, Lee’s Summit Medical Center • 8 a.m., Business Sustainability Committee meeting, depot June 7 • Noon, Golf Task Force meeting, Depot • 3:30–4:30 p.m., Recess for Success, TOPIC: Performance Appraisals - An Effective Tool for a Top-Notch Workforce. PRESENTER: Tom Wright, Tom Wright Consulting. SPONSOR: Law Office of Aaron L. Love, P.C. LOCATION: John Knox Village Manhattan Room June 8 • 8–9:30 a.m., Chamber 101: Get Plugged In, UCM-Summit Center, 850 Chipman Road, Door #54 June 9 • 7:30 a.m., Executive Committee meeting, Depot • 4:30 p.m., Business After Hours, Allee & Company, C.P.A., L.L.C., 1308 NE Windsor Drive June 10 • 11:30 a.m., Cocktails and Caddies Ladies’ Golf Tournament, Teetering Rocks Golf Course, 12040 East 86th Street, Kansas City, MO 64138 SPONSOR: Lee’s Summit Medical Center June 14 • 7:30–8:30 a.m., Wake Up to Success, TOPIC: Healthy Meal Preparation - Savory & Nutritional. PRESENTER: Jet Pabst, A Thyme for Everything. LOCATION: A Thyme for Everything, 229B SE Main Street June 15
• 8 a.m., Education Committee meeting, Steppin’ Out-The Studio • Noon, Board of Directors meeting, Unity, 1901 NW Blue Parkway
June 16 • 4 p.m., Chamber Young Professionals Committee meeting, Equity Bank, 909 NE Rice Road • 4:30 p.m., Chamber Young Professionals Networking Event, Equity Bank, 909 NE Rice Road June 17 • 7:30 a.m., Governmental Relations Committee meeting, John Knox Village - Manhattan Room, Chipman Road & Jacob Drive • 11:30 a.m., Monthly Membership Luncheon, PROGRAM: The State of Our County. SPEAKER: Jackson County Executive, Mike Sanders. SPONSOR: Sprint. LOCATION: Adams Pointe Conference Center, 1400 NE Coronado Dr, Blue Springs. June 21 • 11:30 a.m., Business Development Council meeting, Depot June 23 • 7:30 a.m., Oktoberfest Committee meeting, Depot June 24 • 7:30 a.m., Chamber Golf Classic, Country Creek Golf Club, 21601 East State Route P, Pleasant Hill. EVENT SPONSORS: Aurora Plastic and Hand Surgery and Summit Publications. June 28 • 7:30 a.m., Business Before Hours, Arvest Bank, 360 SW Highway 150 June 29 • Noon, Membership Committee meeting, Depot
RSVP for events online at lschamber.com
Current Resident
2011 PARTNERS GOLD
American Foodservice Great Southern Bank Humana Health Plans, Inc. Kansas City Power & Light Sprint
SILVER
Bank of Lee’s Summit Discover Vision Centers DVA Enterprises, Inc. First Community Bank HSMC Companies John Knox Village Lee’s Summit Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep Metcalf Bank Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys Paradise Park, Inc. Saint Luke’s East – Lee’s Summit Summit Bank of Kansas City Truman Medical Center Lakewood University of Central Missouri
BRONZE
Allee & Company, CPA, LLC B Positively Promoting U, inc. Dean's Trophies, Shirts & Awards Excel Bank KC Metro Insurance Agency Lee’s Summit Journal Lee’s Summit Nissan Mazuma Credit Union Missouri Central Credit Union Parker Swearngin, LLP Pfizer Global Supply STS-Summit Technical Solutions, LLC Technology Plus, Inc. The Wilson Group, Inc. Wal-Mart
iWanna Win an iPad 2 Download the free Lee’s Summit Chamber App today and you could win an iPad 2! Yes, it’s that simple! Android and iPhone users search “LS Chamber” in your App Store and/or Marketplace to download. Other devices, including Blackberry, can enter by using the url lschamber.mobi. Just make sure to register your name and number after downloading. Already have the app? Good for you! You are already entered to win! Added bonus: every time you share the LS Chamber app with friends between now and June 15 you receive another iPad 2 entry! When you’re in the app, go to “MORE,” then “SHARE.”
What’s on the app? The Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce now supports you on the go! The LS Chamber app is putting its invaluable resources right in the palm of your hand. With your LS Chamber mobile application you get... • Full member company directory • Up-to-the-minute Chamber event updates and notifications • Community calendar of special events & festivals • Exclusive Lee’s Summit offers and deals • Chamber Facebook and Twitter feeds • Other interactive content, including click to call, mapping and video feeds • Built-in cameraphone scanning capability for QR barcodes and image recognition
When will the winner be announced? The winner will be randomly selected and called on Thursday, June 16, 2011. So, make sure to register your number so we know how to find you!
Questions? Contact the Lee’s Summit Chamber at 816.524.2424 or lscoc@lschamber.com. For contest rules visit lschamber.com