April 2014 Newsletter

Northland Voice The

a publication of the Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce

volume 22 • issue 4

What’s Inside ●●● Business After Hours Wednesday, April 2 Briarcliff Hilltop Office Bldg ●●● Monthly Luncheon & Youth Leadership Graduation Tuesday, April 15 Hilton Kansas City Airport ●●● Networking Breakfast Wednesday, April 23 Black on Burlington ●●● Annual Excellence In Education Banquet Wednesday, April 23 KCI Expo Center ●●●

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April 2014

Annual Excellence In Education

Banquet

Wednesday, April 23, 2014 • • • KCI Expo Center

Sponsored By

$35/Attendee Reserve your spot today!

Youth Leadership

Last month, our Youth Leadership (YL) Program ended their community project session by volunteering for the KC Pet Project in Zona Rosa. Help celebrate their Graduation on Tuesday, April 15 during our NRCC Monthly Luncheon at the Hilton KCI at 12:Noon and congratulate our YL Class of 2014!

Membership Mission Statement

To enhance the business community, economic growth and quality of life in the Northland.

Welcome to our New Chamber Members!

9 Round Ethan Adams 4169 N Mulberry Drive Kansas City, MO 64157 816.888.9679 ethan.adams@9round.com www.9round.com

Enzymes, Inc Sam Jones 10601 NW Ambassador Drive, Suite E Kansas City, MO 64153 800. 637.7893 816.746.6461 sjones@enzymesinc.com www.enzymesinc.com

LightEdge Solutions Jason Kruse 9393 W 110th Street, Suite 100 Bldg 51 Overland Park, KS 66210 913. 708.1156 Fax: 913. 901.6299 jkruse@lightedge.com www.lightedge.com

Able Care Medical Eric Rizzuti 5911 NW Barry Road, Suite 200 Kansas City, MO 64154 816.505.1303 Fax: 816.587.0044 e_rizzuti@yahoo.com www.ablecaremedicalsales.com

ePARTMENT COMMUNITIES, LLC Michael McKeen 411 Nichols Road, #225 Kansas City, MO 64112 816.912.7358 mmckeen@epartmentcommunities.com www.epartmentcommunities.com

Midwest Digital Systems Chad Sellers PO Box 37 Lawson, MO 64062 816. 439.4979 Fax: 816.527.8020 csellers@midwestdigitalsystems.com www.midwestdigitalsystems.com

Blue Nile Contractors Inc Henok Tekeste 95 Drake Street Claycomo, MO 64119 816. 505.1302 Fax: 816. 505.1307 henok@bluenilecontractors.com www.bluenilecontractors.com

Girls on the Run Serving Greater Kansas City Robin Fuksa 2110 W 75th Street Prairie Village, KS 66208 816.226.6586 robin@gotrkc.org www.gotrkc.org

Swott Consulting Group Steven Modrcin 5343 Edgewood Circle Houston Lake, MO 64151 913. 558.4666 steven@swottconsultinggroup.com www.swottconsultinggroup.com

Country Financial Maria Tutu 8303 N Congress Avenue Kansas City, MO 64152 816.587.4646 Fax: 816.587.4644 maria.tutu@countryfinancial.com www.countryfinancial.com/maria.tutu

Goldleaf Partners Robert Miller 11402 W 164th Terrace Overland Park, KS 66062 515.306.9468 bobm@goldleafpartners.com www.goldleafpartners.com

Wrenn/Norris Leah Martino 7509 NW Tiffany Springs, Suite 200 Kansas City, MO 64153 913. 599.2020 Fax: 913. 894.6534 lmartino@affinitygm.com www.affinitygm.com

Diagnostic Imaging Centers, P.A. Kathy Darrell 7101 College Blvd, Suite 1200 Overland Park, KS 66210 913. 319.8400 Fax: 913. 696.0040 kdarrell@dic-kc.com www.dic-kc.com

LaFerla Family Eyecare Jeff LaFerla 8301 N Congress Avenue Kansas City, MO 64152 816.741.6737 Fax: 816.746.5850 laferlafamilyeye@sbcglobal.net www.laferlafamilyeyecare.com

2014 Officers

Chair Chris Byrd Christopher W. Byrd, PC Past Chair Dave Mecklenburg CEK Insurance

Chair Elect Bruce Cramer Cramer Capital Management Treasurer Sabin Yanez Cook, Flatt & Strobel Engineers

Division Chairs

Business Development Rosemary Salerno Zona Rosa Governmental Affairs Darren Hennen Olsson Associates Leadership Tony Reinhart Ford Motor Company Membership Services Janet Kenny Citizens Bank & Trust

Chamber Staff

Chamber President Sheila Tracy Vice President Karla Martinez

Events & Communication Coordinator Hope Carriger Membership Director Holly Juckette Administrative Coordinator Georgette Crocker [Mon-Wed] Mary Vogel [Wed-Fri] Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce 634 NW Englewood Road Kansas City MO 64118 Phone 816.455.9911 Fax 816.455.9933 www.northlandchamber.com northland@northlandchamber.com

Thank You for renewing your membership!

AT&T Buffalo Wild Wings Capitol Federal CDM Roofing & Construction Clay County EDA Coldwell Banker Commercial Confluence Consultants in Gastroenterology David G. King, Ph.D., Executive Coach Dillingham Enterprises, Inc. DLR Group Economic Development Corporation of KCMO

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Notification of articles, information and advertising is due in the Chamber office by the 13th of the month for the following month’s edition.

We reserve the right to edit or rewrite material submitted.

Submit any suggestions, comments or

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Equity Bank Express Employment Professionals Heartland Payment Systems Hy-Vee Food & Drug Store Insight Eyecare Specialties, Inc. Insperity JR & Co. Roofing Contractors Kemper Motors Inc Landmark Medical Center, Inc. McDonald’s of Barry Pointe Meyers Funeral Chapel Northland Missouri Gas Energy Northland Catholic Schools Northland Neighborhoods, Inc.

Occu-Tec Olsson Associates Steven T. Osborne, CPA The R.H. Johnson Company Riverside Nursing and Rehabilitation Resort Lifestyle Communities at Riverstone Riverstone Apartments Slagle,Bernard & Gorman, PC Vireo Wallace Engineering Wexford Place Yoodle LLC Zona Rosa Residential April 2014

Chamber News Kick-Off Luncheon & Business EXPO

The Kick-Off Luncheon- a sold out crowd featuring the KC Chiefs Andy Reid, John Dorsey, and Mark Donovan. Thank you to:

Our Business EXPO showcase was a full house of vendors & attendees to make business-tobusiness connections. Thank you to our EXPO Sponsors:

Best of Show -Grand Prize WinnerAbove & Beyond Catering Best Theme CARSTAR

Most Creative Zona Rosa www.northlandchamber.com

April 2014

2014 Northland

Recycling Extravaganza

Your one stop shop to recycle almost anything. Open to All!

Saturday, April 26 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

6305 NW Riverpark Drive

(off 9 Highway between Riverside and Parkville) Free Collection for Most Items: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Paper Shredding (4 box limit per car) Automobile Tires (4 tire limit per car/no rims) Car & NI-Cad Batteries Furniture Household Items Usable Residential Building Materials Clothing Electronics (fee to recycle console TVs) Iron Oil & Antifreeze Prescription Drugs Hardbound & Paperback Books & Textbooks (no spiral bound) Glasses and Sunglasses Bicycles in any condition & bike accessories (helmets, tires, etc) Tennis Balls Unusable Athletic Shoes Items for the Homeless: Gently used clothing, travel size soap/shampoo/conditioner/lotion, gently used towels and washcloths

www.facebook.com/NorthlandRecyclingExtravaganza Funded in part by:

Chamber News Ribbon Cuttings

Washing D.C. Fly-In JOIN THE CHAMBER FOR OUR ANNUAL TRIP!

Hotel accommodations will be at the Hyatt on Capitol Hill- the Chamber will have block room reservations which you provide a credit card upon room check-in. Airfare arrangements are made by you, with most flights into the Reagan National Airport- plan to arrive at the hotel by 3:00PM. • Legislative Issue Session • Reception in the US Capitol • Meetings with Legislatures • Tourist Attractions $325- RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY!

June 25-27, 2014

9 Round on Skyview Avenue is open and training- one of three locations in the Northland! Try out your first class for free- personal training at any time of day!

Chiropractic Kinesiology Clinic in North Kansas City offers muscle repair focused services to help you live a healthier and pain free life!

Congratulations to the Leadership Northland Class of 2014!

On Thursday, March 13, NRCC Leadership Northland Class of 2014 graduated with celebration at Argosy Casino Hotel & Spa. We were pleased to have our guest and keynote speaker, Platte Co. Prosecuting Attorney, Eric Zahnd, to inspire the graduates. Thank you to our Graduation Reception Sponsors: Harley-Davidson Motor Company and the City of Riverside! A special thank you to our LN Corporate Sponsors: Cramer Capital Management and Park University for another successful class!

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Around the Northland

Cramer Capital Management is a specialized financial services firm committed to helping our clients improve their long-term financial success. Our programs are designed to invest our clients’ wealth by delivering an unprecedented level of personalized service.

Need a second opinion? Give us a call. www.cramercapitalmanagement.com

Networking Breakfast Wednesday, April 23 7:30-8:30AM

1300 NW Briarcliff Parkway, Suite 120 * Kansas City, MO 64150

Missouri – 816-399-0787 Kansas – 913-948-6770

Black on Burlington

Securities and investment advisory services through Cetera Advisors LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC. Cramer Capital Management is independent of Cetera Advisors LLC.

NRCC Board makes a stand & supports the following 2014 Ballot Issues: Essentials for Schools - LEVY & BOND North Kansas City Schools

space • safer places • repairs/maintenance •

educational programs • growth

• $20 million bond

• 26-cent operating levy

• $17/mo. increase ($150k home)

FLiP and SAFETY- LEVY Park Hill School District

FLiP: Future Learner Project

Increased technology for a more interactive learning

experience for students to learn 21st-Century skills.

1327 Burlington, North Kansas City, MO 64116 Where else can you meet multiple contacts before 8:30AM?! Join us for a structured speed networking experience!

Breakfast from Above & Beyond Catering included with your registration.

To register, please visit www.northlandchamber.com or call 816.455.9911 $15/Member, $18/Non-Member

SAFETY Improve building access controls, video surveillance, emergency communication systems and threat reporting systems.

Polls Open: Tuesday, April 8, 2014

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Chairman’s Club

April 20☂4

Wednesday 2

5-7:00PM

Thursday 3

11:30AM

[RVSP] Friday 4

7:30AM Tuesday 8

7:30AM

4:30PM

Wednesday 9

12:Noon Thursday 10

7:30AM

4:30PM

Tuesday 15

8-12:Noon

12:Noon

[RSVP]

Wednesday 16

7:30AM

[RSVP]

3:00PM

Thursday 17

4:30PM

Friday 18

12:Noon

[RSVP] Monday 21

12:Noon Tuesday 22

7:30AM

4:30PM

Wednesday 23

7:30AM

[RSVP]

5:30PM

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Thursday 24

7:30AM

Business After Hours Briarcliff Hilltop Bldg- Lower Level 1251 NW Briarcliff Pkwy Kansas City, MO 64116 Ambassadors Committee Meeting Nick & Jakes- Parkville Executive Board Board of Directors RC- 9 Round- Briarcliff 4169 N Mulberry Drive Kansas City, MO 64157 Education Committee Planning & Development RC- Omega- RMS 7505 NW Tiffany Spring Pkwy Kansas City, MO 64153 Youth Leadership Session IV Monthly Luncheon Youth Leadership Graduation Hilton Kansas City Airport 8801 NW 112th Street Kansas City, MO 64153 Let’s Talk Business Small Business Roundtable RC- LightEdge Solutions Hunt Midwest SubTropolis 8300 NE Underground Drive Kansas City, MO 64161 RC- Phillips Family Pharmacy 2401 NW Platte Road Riverside, MO 64150 Legislative Affiars Trezo Mare Restaurant Leadership Committee Parks & Recreation Committee RC- St. Luke’s Medical Group 5830 NW Barry Road Kansas City, MO 64154 Networking Breakfast Black on Burlington- NKC Excellence in Education Banquet KCI Expo Center 11730 NW Ambassador Drive Kansas City, MO 64153 Planning & Development

All meetings and events held at the Chamber office unless otherwise noted.

EXECUTIVE CLUB AT&T BankLiberty Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Kansas City First Bank of Missouri

JE Dunn Construction Co. Southwest Airlines Zona Rosa

pacesetters Air Charter Team, Inc. Bank of Weston BMO Harris Bank Briarcliff Village Buffalo Wild Wings CARSTAR Curry Real Estate Services Embassy Suites Kansas CityInt’l Airport City of Gladstone Grainger Hilton Kansas City Airport

Hy-Vee Food & Drug Store Kindred Hospital Northland Kissick Construction Company Lathrop & Gage LLP MCC Maple Woods Mid-Continent Public Library NextPage City of North Kansas City North Kansas City Schools Park Hill School District Park University Platte County, Missouri

Platte Valley Bank of Missouri Port Authority of Kansas City Cosentino’s Price Chopper Regus Management Group Tyco Integrated Security, LLC UMB Bank US Bank Wells Bank White Goss Bowers March Schulte & Weisenfels YMCA of Greater Kansas City

Tuesday, April 15, 2014 • 12:Noon • April Monthly Luncheon

Youth Leadership Graduation Class of 2014 $25.00/Member

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$30.00/Non-Member

Attendee(s)___________________________________________ Company ____________________________________________ Credit Card# __________________________________________ Exp ________ Security Code _________ Zip Code ___________

Return registrations & make checks payable to: 634 NW Englewood Road | Kansas City, MO 64118 | 816.455.9911 Fax: 816.455.9933 RSVP on our web site at www.northlandchamber.com Cancellations must be made 24 hours in advance. $2 billing fee added to anyone needing invoiced.