November 2010
CHAMBERLINK The Official Newsletter of the Lee's Summit Chamber
Fourth Annual Entrepreneurs in Motion Conference: Think Big, Grow Bigger!
The Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce is highlighting the spirit of entrepreneurship by hosting the Fourth Annual Entrepreneurs in Motion (EIM) Conference on Tuesday, November 16, 2010. The EIM Conference is a partnership with Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) which boasts nearly 58,000 events throughout the world, involving nearly 11 million people. The EIM Conference is part of the Kansas City GEW network involving public and private entities that provide services, support and champion small and entrepreneurial business. The EIM Conference will host business professionals, experts, practitioners and elected officials who will come together to provide presentations on current trends and business topics, in-depth panel discussions, a business showcase, breakfast keynote with a high-level, successful entrepreneur and a closing network reception. This year’s keynote speaker is Elizabeth Demas. After losing her job with Sprint, she decided to put her MBA to real use and start her own business. Five years ago she opened a Licensed Avon Beauty Center. In that short time, her store has risen to become the number two store in the nation. Demas attributes her success to documenting, and then improving upon, the processes necessary to run and grow her business. Workshop topics include; Expand Your Circle of Influence, Surviving in a Sluggish Economy: Key Bankruptcy Considerations for a Small Business, Protect Your Brand in the Age of Social Media, Maximize Your Presence Through Search Engine Marketing, What’s Keeping Your Business from Reaching its Potential? and Maximizing Sales: Prospecting. You can register for the event online at lschamber.com under the Calendar of Events tab. Early-bird rates (expires Nov. 8) Member $35, Non-Member $70. After Nov. 8, Member $50, Non-Member $85. Questions about the event? Contact Mark Dickey at mdickey@lschamber.com. The EIM conference is sponsored by:
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2010 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mark Parrish, Chair Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys Lynn Hinkle, Chair Elect Great Southern Bank Diane Forte, Secretary-Treasurer Dean's Trophies, Shirts & Awards Kurt Lutz, Chair Emeritis Hawthorn Bank Matt Baird, Community Development & Events Paradise Park, Inc. Damond Boatwright, Business & Economic Development Lee's Summit Medical Center Julie Doane, Membership Development Missouri Central Credit Union Michael Blau Farmers Insurance & Financial Services Carole Culbertson Culbertson Property Management, LLC Becky Freetly-Graber candid marketing agency Bob Glaser Summit Bank of Kansas City Steve Gouldsmith (in memory of) First Star Financial Group Melinda Hadley-deBoer The Culture Coaches Geoff Hill Paradise Park, Inc. Carolyn McKnight University of Central Missouri-Summit Center Jane Monroe Gomer's Fine Wine & Spirits Dr. Emmanuel Ngomsi All World Languages & Cultures, Inc. Robert Pendland Acceleration Dan Rexroth John Knox Village Alicia Ruhl Design Pfile Debbie Starke Eastland Community Foundation Jeffrey Williams Heritage Companies EX-OFFICIOS Mr. Steve Arbo City Manager Dr. Fred Grogan MCC - Longview Dr. David McGehee Lee’s Summit R-7 School District Randy Rhoads, Mayor City of Lee’s Summit COUNSEL Carl Chinnery Chinnery Evans & Nail, PC OFFICE STAFF Nancy Bruns - President Mark Dickey - Vice President Cathy Young - Director of Member Services Chrissy Symes - Director of Special Events Gina Seibel - Director of Communications Kathy LeChien - Administrative Assistant Nedra Hoover - Bookkeeper Marilyn Pemberton - Part-time Assistant
Bond Issue Hits the Ballot on November 2 The leadership of the Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce and the Lee’s Summit Economic Development Council (LSEDC) have both passed resolutions of support for the City of Lee’s Summit’s No-Tax-Increase General Obligation Bond Issue, which will be on the November 2, 2010 election ballot. The proposed $37.4 million bond issue has four questions and will fund capital improvements. Question 1 would upgrade the Police and Fire departments’ communications system; build a police firearms training facility; provide training, meeting and storage space; and update the police detention facility. Question 2 would provide sidewalk repairs and construction, as well as curb and gutter replacement.
Question 3 would realign and widen Strother Road, as well as improve the View High Drive/I-470 Intersection. Question 4 would extend Tudor Road from Douglas Street to Ward Road. “The Chamber Board is encouraging residents to vote ‘Yes’ on each of these questions,” said Chamber President, Nancy Bruns. “We strongly believe these issues are an integral component in supporting and fostering a vibrant economy, which ensures the safety of its citizens, and provides economic wealth and improved quality of life.” For more information about the bond issue, visit the City of Lee’s Summit’s website at cityofls.net or call 816-969-1000.
Monthly Membership Luncheon • Nov. 19 Unity Inn • 1901 NW Blue Parkway, Unity Village, MO 64065 11:30-11:45 a.m. Networking • 11:45 a.m. Buffet Opens The Lee’s Summit Ethics Committee will present the first Lee’s Summit Business in Ethics Award. Members of Lee’s Summit CARES, the Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce, Lee’s Summit Rotary, Human Asset Imaging Institute and MCC-Longview have formed the Lee’s Summit Ethics Committee. The mission of the Ethics Committee is to foster a culture of ethical and socially responsible business practices in Lee’s Summit. Sponsored by Eastland Community Foundation
Employee Benefit Compliance and How Health Care Reform May Change Our World November 2, 2010 • 3:30–4:30 p.m. Presenter: Michael Reichmeier, Willis Sponsor: Get it Done Consulting - Your HR Solutions Partner Businesses today have an everincreasing challenge in meeting benefit program compliance and administrative requirements. Just what are the do’s and don’ts when developing and administering a benefits program? Come listen to Michael as he takes you through Plan Structuring, Eligibility Requirements, Notification(s), and Maximizing Participation. He will also provide answers to questions such as: What does a good benefits package consist of? Do robust wellness programs actually reduce my medical premium costs? Under Health Care Reform, is my plan a “grandfathered plan”; and what does that mean? Join us for answers to these questions, and many more. Register online at lschamber.com under the Calendar of Events tab.
Office Depot Chamber Discount Program The Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Office Depot to bring special savings to our members. As a member you can shop any way you like (online, by phone, by fax or in-store). Our special Chamber program includes: • 30% off web prices on the ‘Chamber Core List’. • 15% off web prices on the Top 10 selling papers. • 15% off web prices on the Top 40 inks
and toners.
• Special pricing on copy & print
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($.025 b/w copies, $.29 color copies, 40% off finishing-including laminating, binding, vinyl banners and paper upgrades). Keurig Coffee specials $10.50 per box of 24 K-cups. Free next day delivery on orders over $50. Store Purchasing Card, so you get the same discounts in-store.
• Account Billing for flexible 30-day payment options or credit card.
For additional information or to set up your account contact Greg Byers at 816-7974760 or greg.byers@officedepot.com.
Members Making Waves Lee’s Summit Journal Staff Wins 11 Awards The Lee’s Summit Journal staff took home 11 awards at the 144th Annual Missouri Press Association convention in Lake Ozark, Oct. 16. “These awards are another testimony to the dedication and professionalism of each and every member of the editorial staff,” said Journal editor, Linda Thompson. “It’s especially rewarding to have the same professionalism affirmed by one’s peers in the judging process.” Education reporter Emily Jarrett won first place for feature story for her story about the Lee’s Summit Police Department’s new K-9 unit. City reporter Miranda Wycoff won first place for a story about history for her article about a Civil War veteran’s daughter. Wycoff also took third place for best breaking news story for her story about the Lee’s Summit City Council’s decision
on the Summit Fair Shopping Center RED loan. In the best sports photo category, Journal photographer Julie Scheidegger won first place for “The Pitcher.” Scheidegger also earned an honorable mention in the best sports photo category for “Avoidance.” Journal sports reporter Stephen Bubalo won three third-place awards – best sports news story or package for his story about Lee’s Summit North’s baseball team’s district win; best sports feature story for his story about a power lifter; and best story about the outdoors for coverage
of the practice sessions for the Smithville Women’s Triathlon. Journal cartoonist Mike Gempler took home a first place award for best editorial cartoon. The Journal also won two staff awards – second place for best coverage of young people and family living and honorable mention for best headline writing.
Two Local Hotels to Participate in the Room in the Inn Program Since 1988, Tharaldson Hospitality, which includes the Lee’s Summit Comfort Inn and the Lee’s Summit Fairfield Inn, has offered free rooms for the Room in the Inn program. This program is available to people who have friends or family hospitalized over the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.
During this time of year Tharaldson focuses on how they can help families who have a friend or loved one who is dealing with a difficult time. Every one of the more than 200 hotels managed by Tharaldson Hospitality offers free rooms to people visiting friends, family and loved ones who are in hospitals, nursing homes and treatment centers on
Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Eve. For additional information about this program visit tharaladson.com or call the Lee’s Summit Comfort Inn at 816524-8181 or the Lee’s Summit Fairfield Inn at 816-524-7572.
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
Pfizer Animal Health 37 William E. Luther, DDS 32 Diamond Muffler & Brake Inc. 30 Westlake Ace Hardware – M-291 24 Polytainers, Inc. 20 Summit Litho, Inc. 20 UMB Bank-Rice Road 20 Coffelt Land Title, Inc. 21 Stemlock, Inc. 21 Integral Construction Services, Inc. 19 Kansas City Star-Neighborhood News 16 Hy-Vee, Inc. West 14 Dean’s Trophies, Shirts & Awards 12 Lewis Law Office, P.C. 12 The Auto Clinic 11 FreeStyle Graphics 11 Mid-America Trade- Adjustment Assistant Center 11 First Trust of MidAmerica 10 University of Central Missouri- Summit Center 10 H & R Block 9 Hilton Garden Inn Independence 9 Adams Pointe Conference Center 8 Alterra Bank 8 Ambius 8 B & L Plumbing Service, Inc. 8 Bliss Associates, L.L.C. 8 Chipman Road Animal Clinic 8 Consolidated Services Inc. 8 Harmon Floor Covering Inc. 8 Langsford Development Co. 8 Plaas Associates, Inc. 8 Prudential – Dynasty Financial Group 8 Quick Clean Car Wash, Inc. 8 Summit Endodontics 8 Summit Solutions Inc. 8 Emerald Printing & Design, Inc. 7 Encore Web Works Inc. 7 Patrick Geschwind & Associates 7 James Legal Services, P.C. 7 Lee’s Landing Properties, L.L.C. 7 Lee’s Summit Social Services 7 The Portable Chef 7 Silverstein Eye Centers 7 Central States Beverage Company 6 Courier Printing 6 LeaderFuel Center 6 Lee’s Summit Family Eyecare 6 Rachel House Pregnancy Resource Centers, Inc. 6 Lee’s Summit Symphony Orchestra 5 Networks Church 5 Alpha Title 4 Denker Law Firm, L.L.C. 4 Four Seasons Sunrooms 4 Lund Law Offices, L.L.C. 4 Metzler Bros. Insurance 4 Paycor, Inc. 4 The Dalmark Group 3 Dow Kokam L.L.C. 3 Drayton W. Riley State Farm Agency 3 Ferguson Computer Services 2 Lee’s Summit Total Auto Care 2 Kristen Niewald D.D.S., L.L.C. 2 Servpro of Lee’s Summit 2 Wrisinger Law Firm 2 Congregation Beth Torah 1 Country Club Bank 1 Great Southern Bank- Todd George 1 Lee’s Summit Downtown Rotary Club 1 Metabolic Weight Loss of Lee’s Summit, Inc. 1 Verizon Wireless- Wireless Zone 1
Open the Door to a World of Business After editions in Belgium, Poland, Canada, Qatar, and most recently France, the sixteenth edition of FUTURALLIA 2011 will take place in Kansas City, Mo. Whether you call it business matchmaking, business speed dating, or B2B meetings, FUTURALLIA is a fast-paced and intense business event where, all-inall, more than 9,000 B2B meetings will take place! The concept is simple: It is to gather more than 800 entrepreneurs from more than 30 countries for two days of pre-selected and pre-arranged one-on-one business meetings.
Registration forms, brochures and additional information will be available at the meetings.
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Tuesday, Nov. 2, 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 3, 4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9, 4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10, 4 p.m.
All sessions will be held in the Chamber conference room at the Depot. Please RSVP to Nancy Bruns, nbruns@lschamber.com if you plan on attending.
The Lee’s Summit Chamber is hosting four informational meetings.
Business After Hours • Nov. 11 Gomer’s Fine Wine & Spirits 201 SE M-291 Highway 4:30–6 p.m.
Business Before Hours • Nov. 23 Cartridge World - Lee’s Summit 412 SW Ward Road 7:30–8:30 a.m.
Security on a Dime... a Common Sense Approach to Protecting Your Technology November 3, 2010 • 8:30–10 a.m. • UCM-Summit Center Door #54 What if your business' information system was compromised, lost or stolen? What would happen if your software became corrupt, shutting down operations - costing you big time money? These types of situations are a daily occurrence, reeking havoc on thousands of small businesses while the majority of them could have been avoided. Come listen to SuzAnne Starkey, Ultreya Solutions Group, and JD Good, LK Communications, L.L.C., who will: 1) assist in troubleshooting
security issues; 2) identify and define the different types and levels of security your business should have; and 3) provide a checklist of the processes that will assist you in deciding what’s best for your business. You’ll walk away with security system techniques you can begin implementing immediately. Please RSVP online at lschamber. com under the Calendar of Events tab. Refreshments provided. This event is sponsored by MyWebTechGurus.com
Today, a Day...Tomorrow a Lifetime "America Recycles Day” is a nationallyrecognized day scheduled on November 15 each year to encourage and raise awareness about recycling. In an effort to support “America Recycles Day,” the City of Lee’s Summit hosts an annual, internal "Clean Your Files" Day in November of each year to clean out their office spaces of unnecessary papers and clutter. The City encourages you to get involved and host your own "Clean Your
Files" Day event. If your office doesn’t currently subscribe to a recycling service; no problem! Just collect all of your recyclable items (office paper, newspaper, magazines, cardboard, paperboard, cans, plastic or glass drink containers) and take them to one of the City’s drop-off recycling centers (1951 NE Douglas Street or 2101 SE Hamblen Road). If your office needs help getting started, feel free to contact the City’s Environmental Programs
Coordinator, Kara Taylor, at 9691804. by Kara Taylor, City of Lee’s Summit a service of the Lee’s Summit Chamber’s Sustainability Committee
The New Year is Right Around the Corner. Are Your Computers Ready? Ready or not, 2010 is coming to a close and 2011 is upon us. This is a natural time to start wrapping up business financials, files and budgets and to get ready for the New Year. Don’t forget to include your computer and data in your end-ofyear planning. There are always regular system checks to be run. Computers/Server: Run a system check and defragment of each hard drive. There may be a program on your computer to do this, or there are many programs available for download. Make sure that anti-virus
software is up-to-date and running on all machines. Back up all hard drives and make sure your operating system is up-to-date. Files, Folders and Emails: Review your files to see what you permanently can delete. You should check with your legal, tax and HR professionals on what to keep and for how long, but anything that you don’t need is just taking up memory space. If you just aren’t quite ready to part with old files that you aren’t obligated to keep, move them to a flash or external drive to free up hard drive space. Review the files again in six
months. If you haven’t needed it by then, you are probably safe to delete. Budget: Be sure to include technology upgrades in your 2011 budget. Items such as software upgrades, new hardware or industry specific technology should be included. Don’t forget to include routine maintenance that needs to be performed in the coming year. Your trusted Information Technology partner can help you with your cleanup and build a plan so you can ensure you are covered in the coming year. by Kristen N. Johnson & Connie Smith, Ultreya Solutions Group a service of the Lee’s Summit Chamber’s Technology Committee
Chamber Annual Dinner: What will You Bring to the Table? This year’s Annual Dinner is set for Saturday, January 29 at 6 p.m. at the Pavilion at John Knox Village. Don’t miss your chance to get involved with this year’s event in one of the following ways. Event Sponsor: $2,500 • Logo on invitations, programs & all publicity surrounding the event • Recognition from podium • Signage on-stage at the event • Article within Annual Dinner newspaper publication • Recognition on LS Chamber website • Recognition on Chamber’s Facebook, LinkedIn & Twitter pages
• Table of eight (prime seating) Entertainment Sponsor: $1,000 • Company name on programs • Recognition from podium • Ad within Annual Dinner newspaper publication • Two seats at dinner Auction Item Donor: Jump on the opportunity to contribute to the success of this fundraising event, and also to receive recognition for your business. Deadline for contributions is Friday, January 21.
For additional information about any of these opportunities contact Chrissy at csymes@lschamber.com Details regarding ticket packages and individual seats coming soon!
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS A-1 Heating & Cooling LLC Shelby Allred 8001 EAST 99TH STREET KANSAS CITY, MO 64134 (816) 291-6718 E-mail: airdoc@gmail.com www.a-1heatingandcoolingllc.com Any Lab Test Now Rachel Coker, RN 32 NE SYCAMORE STREET LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64086 (816) 525-6900 (816) 525-6902 E-mail: rachelc@anylabtestnow.com www.anylabtestnow.com Buckle Tiffany Eulinger 880 NW BLUE PARKWAY LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64086 (816) 347-9880 Cynda Sells-Keller Williams Realty Cynda Rader 19405 E VALLEY VIEW PARKWAY INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055 (816) 268-3900 (913) 563-6900 E-mail: cyndasells@kw.com www.cyndasellskw.com dressbarn Melody Barker 840 NE BLUE PARKWAY, #D LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64086 (816) 525-5498 www.dressbarn.com Eagle Fluid Power, Inc. Mike Staihr 4212 NE PORT DRIVE LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64064 (816) 795-5252 (816) 795-5660 E-mail: mstaihr@eaglefluidpower.com www.eaglefluidpower.com Go Mallory with Reece & Nichols Mallory Lutz 600 SW FORESTPARK LANE LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64081 (816) 679-5080 E-mail: mlutz@reeceandnichols.com www.gomallory.com Graves, Bartle & Marcus LLC Matthew Bartle 1100 MAIN STREET, SUITE 2600 KANSAS CITY, MO 64105 (816) 305-6288 (816) 817-0073 E-mail: matt.bartle@pobox.com www.gravesbartlemarcus.com
Home Instead Senior Care Lisa Noyes 233 SE MAIN STREET LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64063 (816) 554-6166 (816) 554-6766 E-mail: lisa.noyes@homeinstead.com www.homeinstead.com Hubbard & Ardebili, LLC Amir Ardebili 256 NE TUDOR ROAD LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64086 (816) 600-2614 (816) 600-2633 E-mail: aardebili@halawllc.com Hubbard & Ardebili, LLC Dirk Hubbard 256 NE TUDOR ROAD LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64086 (816) 600-2614 (816) 600-2633 E-mail: dhubbard@halawllc.com In the Middle Cupcakes Janet S. Cozza 625 NE TUDOR ROAD LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64086 (816) 255-9851 E-mail: cupcakes@inthemiddlecupcakes.com www.inthemiddlecupcakes.com Merrill Lynch Wealth Management Gary Jones 3401 COLLEGE BOULEVARD LEAWOOD, KS 66211 (913) 906-5215 E-mail: gary2.jones@ml.com Portable On Demand Storage LLC Brian Monroe 14101 NORBY ROAD GRANDVIEW, MO 64030 (816) 761-2297 (816) 767-0564 E-mail: bmonroe@podskc.com www.pods.com Professional Anesthetic Care, Inc. Barrie Herbst 10950 GRANDVIEW DRIVE #34-200 OVERLAND PARK, KS 66210 (913) 381-5200 x105 (913) 381-3454 E-mail: bherbst@pbnmed.com Red Door Wine Store Katelyn & Tony Marlow 229-A SE MAIN STREET LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64063 (816) 600-2204 (816) 600-2329 E-mail: Katelyn@RedDoorWineStore.com
Sideways Smiles Photography, LLC Kevin Wilmes 14-1/2 SW 3RD STREET LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64063 (816) 309-6191 E-mail: kwilmes@kc.rr.com www.sidewayssmiles.com Spencer & Spencer Pediatric Dentistry, D.D.S., P.C. Jodie L. Spencer, D.D.S. Glynn S. Spencer, D.D.S. 301 NE MULBERRY STREET, SUITE 201 LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64086 (816) 607-6000 (816) 607-6001 E-mail: office@spencerdental.com www.spencerdental.com Visionpace-IT Nanci Anderson 17501 EAST US HIGHWAY 40, #218 INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055 (816) 350-7900 (816) 326-9119 E-mail: lschamber@visionpace-it.com www.visionpace-it.com
For a complete list of members visit lschamber.com
SELF-CONTROL Lee’s Summit Cares Character Trait of the Month Choosing to manage one’s emotions, desires, or actions & respecting the boundaries of others. • I will not approach others in anger. • I will think before I act. • I will be proactive and not reactive. • I will work in my logical frame of mind, not my emotional frame of mind. • I will count to 10, maybe 100. • I will keep my attitude positive, by looking for the good in all situations. To learn more about the Lee’s Summit Community of Character initiative visit lscharacter.org.
RIBBON CUTTINGS
Mirchies Indian Eatery celebrated a ribbon cutting with Chamber Members at 601 NW Murray Road
MidwestLending.Net held a ribbon cutting celebration at 900 SW Oldham Parkway, #100
dressbarn and Chamber members celebrated a ribbon cutting at 840 NW Blue Parkway #D.
Chamber members joined Game Kart Mobile Video Game Theater, for a ribbon cutting. gamekartparty.com
Save the Date: December 1, 2010 Annual Holiday Reception Longview Mansion • 5 p.m. 3361 SW Longview Road, Lee’s Summit, MO Please bring a nonperishable food item or a monetary donation to be given to Lee’s Summit Social Services. Adults only, please. Above All Family Chiropractic, Pediatrics & Acupuncture, held a ribbon cutting at 1412-F SW Hwy 7, Blue Springs.
Register online at lschamber.com under the Calendar of Events tab.
Maxwell’s New Owners to the rescue! Join us for lunch or dinner Tuesday - Thursday 11:00 am - 9:00 pm Friday & Saturday 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
At the corner of 3rd and Douglas in Downtown Lee’s Summit We’ve got it all – Great Staff, Great Food, Great Service Book our Banquet Room for your Holiday Party Call Denise at 816-347-9177 for more information Maxwell’s honors local heroes. Do you know a local hero? Someone that has served or is currently serving in the * Armed Forces * Police Force * Fire Department * EMT * Anyone that goes “above and beyond” Bring in photos, uniforms, flags, newspaper articles, etc. anything that describes your hero and we’ll proudly hang the item in our dining room. Thank you for making our family’s dream come true . . . .
Kelly, Denise, Cody, Senika & Malia Sapp
NOVEMBER 2010 November 2 • 7:30 a.m., Futurallia KC 2011 Informational Meeting, Depot • 3:30–4:30 p.m., Recess for Success, TOPIC: Understanding & Building Business Value. PRESENTER: Michael Reichmeier, Willis SPONSOR: Get it Done Consulting - Your HR Solutions Partner LOCATION: John Knox Village - Manhattan Rm November 3 • 8:30 a.m., Tech Shop, TOPIC: Security on a Dime. PRESENTER: Ultreya Solutions Group and LK Communications, L.L.C. SPONSOR: MyWebTechGurus.com. LOCATION: UCM-Summit Center, 850 NW Chipman Road, Door #54 • Noon, Ambassador Committee meeting, Depot • 4 p.m., Futurallia KC 2011 Informational Meeting, Depot November 4 • 7:30 a.m., Health Care Committee meeting, TMC Lakewood • 8 a.m., Business Sustainability Committee meeting, Depot • 5–7 p.m. Mega Chamber Office Party, The Armacost Car Museum, 4200 E. 135 Street, Grandview, MO November 5 • 7:30 a.m., Council of Chairs meeting, Depot November 9 • 4 p.m., Futurallia KC 2011 Informational Meeting, Depot November 10 • 8 a.m., Ribbon Cutting - Noe’s Jewelry, Inc., 512 SE 291 Hwy • Noon, Emerging Entrepreneurs Committee meeting, Depot • 7:30 a.m., Futurallia KC 2011 Informational Meeting, Depot November 11 • 7:30 a.m., Visitors Council Committee meeting, Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street, Inc., 226 SE Douglas, #203 • 4:30–6 p.m., Business After Hours, Gomer’s Fine Wine & Spirits, 201 SE M-291 Hwy November 12 • 7:30–8:30 a.m., New Member Showcase & Orientation, UCM-Summit Center, 850 NW Chipman Road, Door #54 November 15 • 4 p.m., Annual Dinner Task Force meeting, Depot • 4:30 p.m., Ribbon Cutting/Open House - Home Instead Senior Care, 233 SE Main St. November 16 • 7:30 a.m.–2 p.m., Entrepreneurs in Motion Conference, SPONSORS: Central Service Company, The Culture Coaches, DVA Enterprises, Inc., The Fristoe Group, HSMC Companies, John Knox Village and KCP&L LOCATION: UCM-Summit Center, 850 NW Chipman Road, Door #54 November 17 • 8 a.m., Education Committee meeting, Depot • Noon, Board of Directors meeting, Truman Medical Center Lakewood, 7900 Lee’s Summit Road November 18 • 1 p.m., Ribbon Cutting - Buckle, 880 NW Blue Parkway, Summit Fair Shopping Center • 4:30–6 p.m., Chamber Young Professionals Networking Event, (Planning Committee Meeting at 4 p.m.) Great Southern Bank- 300 SW Ward Road November 19 • 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: First Lee’s Summit Business in Ethics Awards SPONSOR: Eastland Community Foundation. LOCATION: Unity Inn, 1901 NW Blue Parkway November 22 • 1 p.m., Ribbon Cutting/Open House - Any Lab Test Now, 32 NE Sycamore Street November 23 • 7:30–8:30 a.m., Business Before Hours, Cartridge World-Lee’s Summit, 412 SW Ward Road • Noon, Membership Committee meeting, Depot November 25 & 26 • Chamber Office closed
Current Resident
2010 PARTNERS GOLD
Great Southern Bank Humana Health Plan, Inc. KCP&L Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys
SILVER
Bank of Lee’s Summit Discover Vision Centers DVA Enterprises, Inc. First Community Bank HSMC, Certified Public Accountants, PC John Knox Village Matt A. Niewald, D.D.S., L.L.C. Metcalf Bank Paradise Park, Inc. Summit Bank of Kansas City UCM-Summit Center
BRONZE
Allee & Company, CPA Avila University candid marketing & communications Dean’s Trophies, Shirts & Awards Encore Web Works, Inc. Excel Bank Hawthorn Bank KC Metro Insurance Agency Lee’s Summit Journal Mazuma Credit Union Missouri Central Credit Union New Age Graphics Parker Swearngin, LLC Pfizer Animal Health Robert Brooks Agency, American Family ShowMeSigns.com Technology Plus, Inc. The Culture Coaches The Wilson Group, Inc. Wal-Mart