May 2013 Chamber Link

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Chairman’s Club Scholarship Winners Leads Group Preventing Crime

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2013 BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS Bob Glaser, Chair Summit Bank of Kansas City Dr. Carolyn McKnight, Chair-Elect University of Central Missouri Joe Stasi, Treasurer Saint Luke’s East Hospital Diane Forte, Chair Emeritis Dean’s Trophies, Shirts & Awards VICE CHAIRS Vicky Cundiff, Community Development Weed Man-Turfs Up Tyler Morehead, Membership Development Morehead Agency LLC Chip Moxley, Business & Economic Development Tingle Flooring BOARD MEMBERS Bill Baird Baird Group Real Estate John Beaudoin Lee’s Summit Journal John Brown Hollis + Miller Architects Marcus Henley Bukaty Companies Brian Hutchin UMB Bank Rodney McBride John Knox Village Paul McClain Freedom Wealth Advisors Cindy Miller Columbia College - Kansas City Rosalie Newkirk HSMC Orizon Dr. Matt Niewald Matt A. Niewald, DDS Kelly Spencer Bank of Lee’s Summit Debbie Starke Eastland Community Foundation Jeff Sullivan Bank Midwest Deborah Swank KCP&L 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 Sue McMilian, Administrative Assistant Nedra Hoover, Bookkeeper Marilyn Pemberton, Part-time Assistant

New Rewards Program for Chamber Members The Chamber Board of Directors has 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 at the end of each year with the Chair of the Board and the Chamber President.

Chairman’s Club members will also receive special recognition at the Annual Gala, receive a special name badge and be recognized in the Chamber Link newsletter and the Annual Report.

“Continuing to grow the membership in our Chamber is what makes it so beneficial for everyone,” said Chair of the Board Bob Glaser.

“We developed this program as a special thank you for our existing members that work hard to help grow our network. I look forward to having a special dinner with all the future club members.”

It’s also important to note that each month the Chamber gives away $200. One hundred dollars for the top recruiter of the month, and the second $100 is a drawing from a list that includes all recruiters during the month. Happy recruiting!

Chamber Celebrates 45 Years On April 18, the Chamber celebrated 45 years of incorporation. Here is a list of all past chairs of the board and presidents (executive directors).

R. C. Hook 1946 W. R. McKee 1947 William B. Rick 1948 Henry Poos 1949 W. R. McKee 1950 Walter Collins 1951 Jim Stephens 1952 Roberts Myers 1953 Ed Pinnell 1954 Claude Shaffer 1955 Jim Martin 1957 Max Marshall 1958 C. W. Witter 1959 George Rhodes 1960 C. W. Turkington 1961 J. E. DePlandre 1962 Richard Falk 1963 Richard Burry 1965 Jerry Hays 1966 Claude Shaffer 1967 John Burke 1968 Bruce Kent 1969 Wes Westmoreland 1970 Don Kahan 1972 George Mills 1973 Dr. Bill Worley 1974

James P. Burns 1975 John Parr 1976 Dr. Dan Blackwell 1977 Don Williams 1978 Carl Chinnery 1979 Jackie Hobbs 1980 Berry Jennings 1981 Dr. Ed Haggerty 1982 David Maschger 1983 Phil Neal 1984 George Rhodes, Jr. 1985 Ric Ford 1986 Stan Atkinson 1987 Lee Thomas 1988 Glen Jones 1989 Anna Fain 1990 Gary Bromley 1991 Gene Pulliam 1992 Deb Link 1993 Bob Woody 1994 John Graham, Sr. 1995 Bob Guntert 1996 Steve Begshaw 1997 Ron Williams 1998 Tim Stidham 1999 Karl Bertram 2000

Dave Cross Sonja Wald Jon Ellis Connie Smith Michele Spilker Al Tranchilla Diane Seif Tom Jackson Kurt Lutz Mark Parrish Lynn Hinkle Diane Forte Bob Glaser Presidents Bill Edison John Gentry Harry Lamson Harvey Snyder Diane Jennings Martin Owens Lara Vermillion Nancy Bruns

2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

2013 Scholarship Winners from left to right, Ashlyn Black - Lee’s Summit High School, Patrick Graham - Lee’s Summit North High School and Lauren Gaunt - Lee’s Summit West High School

Chamber Awards Scholarships to High School Seniors Each year the Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce’s Education Committee awards $1,000 scholarships to four high school seniors.

One scholarship winner is selected from each of the three Lee’s Summit high schools, and one is selected from a school outside of the district. One parent of each recipient must be a full-time employee of a Chamber member business.

Congratulations to the following students who received scholarships in 2013: • Ashlyn Black, Lee’s Summit High School • Lauren Gaunt, Lee’s Summit West High School

• Patrick Graham, Lee’s Summit North High School • Meredith Morris, Blue Springs South High School This year more than 70 applications were received. The judges, made up of Chamber education committee members, said they had a tough time with the decision due to the caliber of applicants.

Applicants are evaluated based on the following criteria: • A strong work ethic • A commitment to community involvement • An endless pursuit of continued growth and improvement in all facets of their lives

Luncheon Featured Sprint Center General Manager Chamber members were treated to a presentation by Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Sprint Center, Brenda Tinnen, during the April membership luncheon.

Tinnen shared stories of past experiences, including providing the venue for the Academy Awards. She also took time to answer questions from members about the future of the Sprint Center. page 3

Grow Your Network. Grow Your Leads.

Did you know that the Lee's Summit Chamber has a Chamber Leads Group? The CLG meets the first and third Wednesdays of the month at noon at Monetti's Taste of Italy.

The group is composed of small business professionals who are looking to increase their revenue by forming relationships with other Chamber members for the purpose of exchanging direct client referrals and leads and provide a forum for the discussion of issues which businesses commonly encounter.

Small businesses typically have a smaller marketing and sales budget than larger businesses and have less access to professional consulting services. By joining the CLG, businesses have the opportunity to multiply their exposure by educating fellow group members about their business so, when the occasion presents itself, CLG members can promote each other.

CLG membership is restricted to one representative from each profession/industry, and has an annual fee of $50.

Want to check out a meeting or learn more? Contact Jeff Myers at 816.554.8228 or jmyers@ifyouneedmoney.com.

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Automotive Sales & Leasing Automotive Service, Repair and Tires Banking Professional Contracting Company Coupon Advertising/Text Marketing Financial Planner Fitness Florist Handyman Service Heating & Cooling Company Insurance Professional (Health and Property Casualty) Landscape Company Men’s Retail Clothing Sales Professional Mortgage Professional Moving/Relocation Services Office Furniture Sales Representative Real Estate Professional Roofing Company Tutoring Services Web Design & Development

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Help Prevent Crime with a Little Spring Cleaning... and Repairs With Spring finally in full swing, it’s time to start thinking about property maintenance. Criminologists have proven that crime rates correlate to the number of property code violations in any given business district.

Criminals target areas where they cannot be easily seen or heard. Burned out lights and overgrown vegetation provide the cover and concealment criminals often seek. You can help prevent burglaries, property damage, and theft at your business by doing the following: • First, walk the exterior during the day and at night. What can or can’t you see? The business address should be visible from the street. All exterior doors should be well-lit. At night, the parking lot should be uniformly lit (meaning there aren’t any dark places where someone could hide). Shrubs should be trimmed three feet to the ground or lower and trees should be trimmed six feet above the ground or higher. This allows passers-by to clearly see around your business as they walk or drive past.

• Second, take corrective action. Repair broken lights; review surveillance equipment to make sure it’s working properly; confirm that all exterior doors shut and lock properly; repair any tears in fencing.

• Third, consider a complimentary business security survey by contacting Beth.Glover@cityofls.net.

Article courtesy of the Lee’s Summit Police Department Business eWatch. To receive this quarterly newsletter electronically, email Beth.Glover@cityofls.net.

Member Renewals MCC-Longview 39 Robert H. Martin-Welch Martin 39 & Albano, L.L.C Comcast Cable 27 Charles F. Curry Real Estate-Sweeney 23 Mazuma Credit Union 20 Lee’s Summit Clinic 17 Southeast Enterprises 14 Longhorn Steakhouse 11 Saint Luke’s Health System 11 Budget Blinds of Lee’s Summit 10 The Examiner 10 Rodgers - The Diamond Store 10 The Men’s Wearhouse 10 All World Languages & Cultures, Inc. 9 KCSourceLink 9 Earth Effects Lawn & Landscape, L.C. 8 Summit Bank of Kansas City 8 Jefferson Health Care 7 DNA Services of America 6 ProSource of Lee’s Summit 6 Jackson County CASA 5 Lee’s Summit Heating & Cooling, Inc. 5 Liberty Tax Service 5 Archbishop O’Hara High School 4 World Finance Corporation 4 Brookside Barkery & Bath 3 Teetering Rocks Golf Course 3 WITEC, L.L.C.-Whatever It Takes 3 Electrical Contractors CE2L-Certified Energy/ 2 Environmental Labs Grider Home Group 2 Jeremy Bennett State Farm Inc. 2 KansasCityCoupons.com 2 Leadership Innovations 2 The Stonum Agency, Inc. 2 AdvoCare 1 Americare at SummitView Terrace 1 Collette Vacations 1 FranNet 1 Heartland Cremation & Burial Society 1 Hillcrest Thrift Store 1 Lone Tree Farms, Inc. 1 Monetti’s Taste of Italy 1 Office Products Alliance 1 Olive Garden 1 Paychex, Inc. 1 Reiss Earthworks 1 Roberts Chevrolet 1 SCS Aquaterra 1 Summit Hill Insurance 1 page 5

Ribbon Cuttings Life Transformations Fitness Life Transformations Fitness, 3680 NE Akin Drive, Suite 132, celebrated a ribbon cutting with Chamber members on April 2.

Life Transformations offers a premier facility and service environment that will help inspire you to achieve your fitness goals. They are open around the clock for you to work out on your own, with a certified and experienced trainer or follow a web-based training program catered to their facility. When your workout is over, visit the Fit Bar for a fresh smoothie or coffee, schedule a massage or relax in the sauna.

Advanced Nutrition On April 4 a ribbon cutting was held at Advanced Nutrition, 3360 SW Fascination Drive.

Photo Courtsey of Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street

Advanced Nutrition is a company that helps people achieve health and wellness through nutrition. Their focus is helping people get educated on nutrition, things that are good for them and how to make better choices. Nutrition is about 70 percent of your health and your wellness. Good exercise is about 30 percent and they encourage that, but they think good nutrition is what most people are missing.

Infusion Express Chamber members helped welcome Infusion Express, 3483 NE Ralph Powell Road, to Lee’s Summit with a ribbon cutting on April 16.

Photo Courtsey of Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street

Infusion Express is an outpatient infusion therapy clinic offering safe, efficient and convenient IV therapy services. They make IV therapy convenient for everyone involved.

Infusion therapy is a rapidly growing option for the treatment and management of chronic diseases and wellness goals. IVX can infuse any drug or treatment prescribed by a physician including but not limited to medications, vitamins and minerals. page 6

shop • dine • play 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 weekly gift baskets featuring Lee’s Summit businesses.

Questions?

Visit: LSchamber.com Call: 816.524.2424 Email: smcmilian@LSchamber.com

Complete this form and mail/drop off to the Lee’s Summit Chamber, 220 SE Main Street, Lee’s Summit, MO 64063

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Purchases must be made during the official contest timeline, Wednesday, May 1–Friday, May 31, 2013 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. Entries may not include returns, utilities or lottery tickets.

Entries must be at the Chamber office no later than Wednesday, June 5 by 5 p.m.

Entries may also be dropped off at Lee’s Summit Hy-Vees or at the Price Chopper Woods Chapel or 150 Highway locations.

Drop-off entries must be received no later than Friday, May 31.

Participants must be 18 or older by April 30, 2013.

Participants must live within the city limits of Lee’s Summit, Mo. (winners will be required to provide valid ID) Receipts must be from businesses located within the city limits of Lee’s Summit, Mo. The official contest winner will be notified prior to the award presentation being held at Rock the Green on Friday, June 21. page No purchase required (limit one), see Chamber for details

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Member News & Announcements MCC-Longview President Prepares for Retirement Fifteen years ago, a Longview Community College hiring committee selected Dr. Fred Grogan to be the new president of the college. During the years Grogan has served as president of MCC-Longview, he has made Longview students and employees proud and is widely considered to have improved the college immensely.

Recently, Grogan announced his intent to retire this year, along with a large number of MCC employees.

“Dr. Grogan has kept Longview on the cutting edge.

He is very supportive of the cultural arts, for which we will be eternally grateful,” said Diana Grahn, humanities division chair.

In the fifteen years Grogan has spent at Longview, he has seen countless changes. One such idea was the introduction of the Writing Across the Curriculum program, for which Longview is now nationally recognized. This program is responsible for the many writing projects throughout MCC students’ undergraduate education, which helps prepare MCC students to transfer to a four-year institution.

Grogan also saw the beginning of mobile enrollment, where Longview advisors go out into community high schools and enroll adequately prepared students in college courses. He also oversaw the building of the Cultural Arts Center.

“In my opinion, of all the Presidents, Fred Grogan is the

most accommodating to ideas of all stripes,” said Elliott Schimmel, social sciences division chair.

Grogan said he’s proud of the changes he’s worked on, but he is most proud of MCC students.

“Our students do as well, if not better than, those students who begin their college career at a four-year institution. This is our goal as a college, to prepare students to be successful,” Grogan said.

Grogan’s decision to retire involved his desire to enjoy physical activities while he is still able, and to spend time with his family, especially his almost-two-year-old grandchild, he said. He doesn’t know whether he’ll go back to teaching.

“I think first I’ll take lots of time off to spend time traveling and with family, but I will still be very much involved in this community. I want to stay connected with the community college district,” he said.

Grogan is deeply involved in the Lee’s Summit community, as a board member of Lee’s Summit’s Chamber of Commerce, vice-chair of Lee’s Summit’s civic roundtable, and a board member of Lee’s Summit’s symphony. He said he plans to stay in the area—except for travel, starting with the Pacific Northwest and Scotland.

A new president has yet to be discovered.

“There will be change, but I think positive change. We have hired a good group of new young staff,” Grogan said. article content courtesy of The Current Online

Google Education Leaders visit Lee's Summit R-7 School District to View Schools' Innovative Use of Technology National leaders from Google Education visited Lee's Summit April 10 to learn how R-7 School District schools are using Google technology to enhance day-to-day classroom learning and improve student achievement.

Jaime Casap, Google Education evangelist, and Devin Regis, Google Apps for Education associate, spent the morning talking with Lee's Summit R-7 staff members and visiting with students and educators at Longview Farm Elementary. The Google experts also spent time in Michelle Dobbie's fourth grade classroom and observed students working on a project using Google Chromebooks.

Lee's Summit R-7 was selected for the visit due to the district's innovative use of Google Apps and Google Chromebooks throughout the district's schools. page 8

During the 2012-13 school year, the R-7 School District is completing a large-scale rollout of Google Apps and Chromebooks thanks to funds provided through the Lee's Summit Educational Foundation's annual fund drive. All R-7 schools are receiving Google Chromebook carts, which contain 30 computers per cart. These mobile Chromebook carts can be moved from classroom to classroom and are used by teachers throughout each school.

In addition, the Chromebooks and Google Apps have become a part of the school district's professional development for teachers, allowing educators to incorporate 21st Century skills and share documents and ideas as they collaborate to improve student learning.

Member News & Announcements LS Symphony’s 10th year to Conclude with Celebration at the Kauffman Center Thanks to Saint Luke’s East Hospital, the Lee’s Summit Symphony will conclude its 10th anniversary season with a special event. The Symphony will present Celebration at the Kauffman Center at 8 p.m.

June 15 at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts in Kansas City.

The Celebration at the Kauffman Center will provide concert goers with the opportunity to hear the Lee’s Summit Symphony in this beautiful new auditorium.

Reserved-seat tickets for the June 15 concert are priced at $15, $30 and $50. The $15 tickets are available at the two Lee’s Summit Hy-Vee stores.

The $15, $30 and $50 tickets are being sold through the Kauffman box office, which you may access by visiting lssymphony.org or by calling (816) 994-7222.

Please note that tickets for the concert will be sold at Hy-Vee through June 8.

In addition, the Lee’s Summit Symphony is offering transportation from Lee’s Summit to the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts that evening. Transportation vouchers will be available for $10 per person at both Hy-Vee locations. This special transportation offer provides concert attendees the opportunity to enjoy the trip to Kansas City with fellow fans and avoid parking challenges.

Symphony fans purchasing the transportation voucher are asked to meet at Lee’s Summit High School at 6 p.m.

June 15 with the buses leaving at 6:30 p.m. Bus riders will also receive a celebratory glass of champagne en route to the Kauffman. Deadline to purchase the transportation vouchers at Hy-Vee will be May 3.

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Customized Strength & Circuit Equipment Private Showers, Dry Sauna, Massage Therapy, Towel Service Kids Club Personal Training, Small Group Training, Nutritional Counseling, Boot-camps Mobile training via Activtrax Locally Owned and Operated Fitbar- Full line of fresh smoothies, coffee and Fit Meals

“We are proud to support the Symphony through this sponsorship, and it is our way to thank the community for supporting the hospital,” said John Clabaugh, Saint Luke’s East Hospital and Symphony Board member. “As part of our mission at Saint Luke’s, we are dedicated to enhancing the physical, mental and spiritual health of the diverse communities we serve. Supporting the Symphony in its mission to enhance the local cultural experience seemed a natural fit for us as music is relaxing and healing.”

Celebration at the Kauffman Center will be the first of two summer concerts this year for the Lee’s Summit Symphony, which will also present Booms and Blooms July 3 at Powell Gardens in Kingsville, Mo.

Need a doctor?

Saint Luke’s Concierge can help find the right physician for you.

Call 816-932-5100

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

Send press releases and photos for consideration to gseibel@lschamber.com page 11

May 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

On May 9 from 4:30–6 p.m. put some sizzle in your afternoon and join us for mingling on the patio at T-Bones Deli and Meat Market, 27900 E Colbern Road. Enjoy great appetizers and specialty drinks, and your chance to win prizes, including wine and gift certificates. Come join us and end your day on a high note, and build your business relationships!

Brew up business this month at the Chamber Before Hours on May 21 from 7:30–8:30 a.m. at Life Transformations Fitness, 3680 NE Akin Drive, Suite 132. The FitBar will provide fresh smoothies, coffee and more! Don’t forget to bring your business cards so you can enter to win smoothie punchcards, fitness memberships, and more.

Res in Motus Winners Announced

10 Steps to “Go” and Grow Your Social Media Marketing

May 17 • 11:30 a.m. –1 p.m.

Abundant Life Baptist Church, 414 SW Persels Road Make plans to attend this highly anticipated luncheon which features the announcement of our Res in Motus Business of the Year award winners.

Each year this proves to be a very popular luncheon, so make sure to get your reservations in quickly.

Reservations can be made online at lschamber. com under the Chamber Events tab, or by calling 816.524.2424. Deadline is May 15 at noon.

Registration is required.

Sponsor: Lee’s Summit CARES

May 7 • 3:30–4:30 p.m. John Knox Village - Manhattan Rm Presenter - Representative from Constant Contact Come learn how social media can help feed your business or organizations with more customers, referrals, donations, members, and prospects.

In this session you will learn what social media marketing really “is” and “is not”; ten social media tips & best practices to help you “go” and “grow” your social media marketing campaigns and results; tips on how to grow and promote your social media channels; take away ideas for crafting content that will increase your engagement and customer loyalty and much more.

Don’t miss this revealing, exciting seminar that will change the way you market your business.

Sponsor: Cartridge World - Lee’s Summit

Gift Idea for Moms, Dads and Grads The Chamber has a program that is beneficial to our members as well as the residents of our community.

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

Chamber members, residents and visitors to the area are encouraged to use Chamber Gift Checks as a

gift-giving solution throughout the year (think Mother's Day, Father’s Day and graduations). By purchasing a Chamber Gift Check, consumers keep their shopping dollars local, and gift-giving has never been easier.

Chamber Gift Checks come in $10, $25 or $50 increments. Visit lschamber.com to view a list of participating businesses.

Want to get added to the list? Just contact Cathy Young at cyoung@lschamber.com or 816.524.2424.

Welcome to Our Newest Members City Wide Maintenance

Brian K Howell, CPA

Salon Allure

The Fairways

Shari Davey--Keller Williams Realty

Summit Lanes

Sharon Davey 1201 NE WINDSOR DRIVE LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64086 (913) 706-7461 E: shari@kw.com http://sharidavey.yourkwagent.com

Judy Keltner 803 SW OLDHAM PARKWAY LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64081 (816) 524-3322 E: summitlanes2@yahoo.com www.summitlanes.com

MAACO of Lee’s Summit

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Jennifer Ediger 15447 WEST 100TH TERRACE LENEXA, KS 66219 (913) 888-5700 E: jediger@gocitywide.com www.gocitywide.com

Bridget Reischl 3460 NE AKIN BOULEVARD LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64064 (816) 272-6175 E: thefairwaysmomgr@greystar.com www.thefairwaysliving.com

Freebirds World Burrito Caitlin Noble 860 NW BLUE PARKWAY LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64086 (816) 714-1080 E: cnoble@fbmidwest.com www.freebirds.com

Graphic Accounting Inc.

Roberto & Karen Arredondo 200 NW OLDHAM PARKWAY LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64081 (816) 272-5744 Fax: (816) 272-5745 emeraldconslt@aol.com www.GraphicAccounting.com

Horizon Orthotic & Prosthetic Experience, Inc

Michael Schultz 4900 S ARROWHEAD DRIVE, STE A INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055 (816) 795-9600 E: mike@hopekc.com www.hopekc.com

Brian Howell 912 SW GEORGETOWN LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64082 (816) 769-6100 E: bhowell@brianhowellcpa.com

Chris Waag 505 NW BLUE PARKWAY LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64063 (816) 333-5159 E: cwaag@donkahan.com www.maaco.com

Katy Gammill 217 SE MAIN STREET LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64063 (816) 524-2902 E: katygammill@yahoo.com www.salonalluremainst.com

Kim Crawford 407 NW WARD ROAD LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64063 (816) 808-3103 E: kimberly.crawford2@vantiv.com www.vantiv.com

MC Power Companies, Inc. Bruce Pond 3552 NE RALPH POWEL ROAD LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64064 (816) 251-4700 E: bpond@mcpower.com www.mcpower.com

Peace Matters

Lori Woodley 200 NE MISSOURI ROAD LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64086 (816) 251-4565 E: lori@peacematters.com www.peacematters.com

For a complete list of Chamber members visit, lschamber.com or download the FREE LS Chamber smartphone app (available for iPhone and Android). page 11

May 2013 Calendar May 1 • Noon, Ambassador Committee meeting, Depot May 2 • 7:30 a.m., Health Care Committee meeting, Life Transformations • 10 a.m., Ribbon Cutting - MAACO, 505 NW Blue Parkway

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May 5-7 • Chamber Washington DC Fly-in May 7 • 8:30 a.m., Golf Task Force meeting, Depot • 3:30–4:30 p.m., Recess for Success TOPIC: 10 Steps to “Go” and Grow Your Social Media Marketing PRESENTER: Representative from Constant Contact LOCATION: John Knox Village - Manhattan Room SPONSOR: Cartridge World - Lee’s Summit May 8 • 11:30 a.m., Leadership Lee’s Summit Graduation Day, Longview Mansion, 1200 SW Longview Park Drive May 9 • 7:30 a.m., Executive Committee, Depot • 8 a.m., Visitors Council meeting, Paradise Park 1021 NE Colbern Road • 4:30-6 p.m., Chamber After Hours, T-Bones Deli & Meat Market, 27900 E Colbern Road May 14 • 3:30–5 p.m., Chamber 101: Get Plugged In, Paradise Park, 1021 NE Colbern Road May 15 • Noon, Board of Directors meeting, Unity, 1901 NW Blue Parkway May 16 • 10 a.m., Ribbon Cutting - Comforting Faith Counseling Services Inc., 210 NE Chipman Rd • 4:30–6 p.m., Chamber Young Professionals Networking Event, HSMC Orizon, LLC, 3550 NE Ralph Powell Road May 17 • 11:30 a.m., Membership Membership Luncheon PROGRAM:The winners in each category of the Res in Motus Business of the Year Awards will be announced.

LOCATION: Abundant Life Baptist Church, 414 SW Persels Road SPONSOR: Lee’s Summit CARES Registration and prepayment required.

May 20 • 10 a.m., Ribbon Cutting - Freebirds World Burrito, 860 NW Blue Parkway May 21 • 7:30 a.m., Chamber Before Hours, Life Transformations Fitness, 3680 NE Atkin Drive, Suite 132 • 11:30 a.m., Business Development Council meeting, Depot May 22 • Noon, Membership Committee meeting, Depot May 23 • 8 a.m., Oktoberfest Committee meeting, Depot • Noon, Chamber Young Professionals Planning meeting, Depot May 24 • 7:30 a.m., Governmental Relations meeting, John Knox Village – Manhattan Room May 27 • Chamber office closed for holiday May 30 • 10 a.m., Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting - Bank of Kansas City, 1710 NE Douglas St

2013 Partners GOLD

American Foodservice Great Southern Bank Humana Health Plan, Inc. KCP&L Tingle Flooring

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Bank of Lee’s Summit Dean’s Trophies, Shirts & Awards Discover Vision Centers Edible Arrangements HSMC Orizon, LLC John Knox Village Lead Bank Lee’s Summit Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep Metcalf Bank Paradise Park, Inc. Saint Luke’s East Hospital Steppin’ Out - The Studio Summit Bank of Kansas City Truman Medical Center Lakewood University of Central Missouri Wal-Mart

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Bank of Kansas City The Examiner KC Metro Insurance Agency Lakewood Counseling Service TMC Lee’s Summit Journal Lee’s Summit Nissan Mazuma Credit Union Missouri Central Credit Union Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys Parker Swearngin, LLP Simmons First National Bank Technology Plus, Inc. Tim & Jana Allen-Realty Executives of Kansas City The Wilson Group, Inc. Wrisinger Law Firm Zoetis