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ARISTOCRAT MOTORS IS PROUD TO BRING AN ICONIC KANSAS CITY BRAND TO LEE’S SUMMIT Lee’s Summit is one of the fastest growing communities in the Kansas City metropolitan area and home to many of our great customers. To serve the pre-owned vehicle buyers in Lee’s Summit we have opened Aristocrat Motors Lee’s Summit. David Hughes, our General Manager, and his professional staff look forward to meeting you and presenting a wide variety of cars, trucks and SUV’s.

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The Covid Vaccine first arrived in Lee's Summit

How Many People Have Been Vaccinated?

Roughly 91,000 Vaccines have been given in Missouri since December

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Over 100 public safety members in Lee's Summit have recieved the COVID-19 Vaccine since December.

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ANNUAL Report 2020

220 SE Main Street | Lee’s Summit, MO 64063 816.524.2424 | LSchamber.com

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Chamber

2020 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Update

As the year progressed, we continued to find new hurdles to jump and problems to solve. Our events staff and volunteers were quick on their feet to adjust to a digital world and turned member favorites into virtual fun. When we had to make the difficult decision to cancel Oktoberfest, our biggest event of the year, our event committee immediately pivoted to develop safe events for members to enjoy through the remainder of the year.

While it is easy to focus on the negative aspects of 2020, and there were plenty, I want to focus on the growth and success I saw in our organization and our members over the past year. I could not be prouder to call Lee’s Summit home and have served as the Chair of the Board of Directors during these difficult times.

As 2020 came to a close, the Chamber was able to remain a valuable resource through continued economic upset. In October, the Chamber was able to join forces with Lee’s Summit Economic Development Council, Downtown Lee’s Summit and Velocity to help distribute $250,000 in CARES Act funding in the form of $5,000 grants to 65 local businesses. Chamber staff was also able to create a robust advertising campaign that flooded the city with a message to shop local. Despite a national rise in online sales, Lee’s Summit business owners saw an increase in foot traffic and sales during the holidays.

From the very first day the pandemic began to impact our city, the Chamber of Commerce was working tirelessly to support our members. Within hours of news that Jackson County would experience a shelter in place order and businesses would be classified as “essential” and “non-essential,” with the latter shuttered, Chamber staff and board members were on the phone making contact with members. Just days ahead of a complete shutdown, the Chamber completely adapted its business model to shift from a focus on events and programming to advocacy and assistance. Staff spent countless hours working independently with members to answer questions about financial assistance and connecting them with fellow member banks that could facilitate CARES Act funding. I’m proud that when the proverbial fire started, the Chamber was one of the first on the scene to help put it out.

No matter the challenge, the Chamber was able to succeed with the help of our incredible community. In a year of such division, I am grateful to be a part of a city that is unified and will always answer the call in a time of need.

Yours Truly, Trisha Goodale, Midwest Property Resources 2020 Chair of the Board

Executive Committee

Tim Denker

Carson Graff

Chair-Elect Denker Law Firm

Jon Garlow

Treasurer Central Bank of the Midwest

Chair Emeritus StrongBox Wealth

Debbie Stoddard

Kristi Johnson-Ware

Tim Van Zandt

Vice Chair of Vice Chair of Vice Chair of Membership Development Community Development Economic Development Budget Blinds of Central Bank of the Midwest Saint Luke’s Health System Lee’s Summit

Board Members Kirby Asplund

Jennifer Craig

Laurie Johnson

Cara McElhaney

Lauren Moxley-Johnson

Brian Barton

Chrissy Graheck

Brian King

Elaine Metcalf

Joel Wilson

John Beaudoin

Candace Jennings

Laura Maxwell

Robyn Miller

The Asplund Group, LLC MC Power Companies, Inc. KC Communications & Media Matters

ReDiscover

John Knox Village

Paychex, Inc.

Whistle Stop Coffee & Mercantile

Ascentist Ear, Nose & Throat

Mid USA Insurance Agency, Inc. R-7 School District

Pro Deo Youth Center

Tingle Flooring

Edward Jones - Office of Joel Wilson, Financial Advisor

Woods Chapel United Methodist Church

Ex-Officio Members Steve Arbo

City of Lee's Summit

Carl Chinnery

Chinnery Evans & Nail, P.C.

Dr. David Buck R-7 School District

Mayor Bill Baird City of Lee's Summit

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OUR MISSION The Lee’s Summit Chamber serves its members by creating a dynamic business environment founded on leadership, advocacy, collaboration and success in the Lee’s Summit community

2020 AT A GLANCE

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We got creative!

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MEMBERS

97 NEW MEMBERS 83.7% RETENTION

65 GRANTS

Distributed to local businesses in partnership with LS Economic Development Council, Downtown Lee’s Summit and Velocity at $5K apiece.

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Real Estate Non-Profits Construction Home Services Attorneys

75,000+

views on LSchamber.com in the past year

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COUNTLESS crucial connections made. Each

leading to financial aid, investment, support and patronage.

1 million+

earned media impressions promoting the support of local businesses

300+

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Shared with members!

Chamber

2020 HIGHLIGHTS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

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1. MEMBERS MAKE A DIFFERENCE The moment the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic took hold in Lee’s Summit, member businesses immediately stepped up to help their neighbor. Through donated food, essential goods, time and money, our members showed the true meaning of community spirit.

2. BOB GLASER HONORED Chamber legend, Bob Glaser, received the Missouri State Senior Service Award from Lt. Governor Mike Kehoe. Lt. Governor Kehoe presented Glaser with the award at the Chamber offices alongside Missouri State Senator Mike Cierpot.

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3. TIED TOGETHER In response to many member businesses being shuttered and deemed “non-essential” in the early stages of the pandemic, the Chamber developed a program called Tied Together to unify our community. The program garnered over 100 participants that showed strength and solidarity in reopening stronger than ever.

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4. NEW STAFF Lisa Frogge joined the Chamber staff as the new Director of Membership and Ad Sales.

5. ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC With a great deal of help from volunteers and our Golf Task Force, the Chamber was able to host a successful, safe and soldout Golf Classic.

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6. SO GLAD WE HAD THIS TIME TOGETHER Little did we know, early on in 2020, that our Good News Breakfast would be the last time we were all together in a large group. It’s only fitting that we were celebrating our city and the Kansas City Chiefs!

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Chamber

Update

2020 PARTNERSHIPS Thank you to the following businesses who invested in the Chamber through the partnership program.

PLATINUM

St. Luke’s Health System

GOLD

TRULY THE BEST BUSINESS OF THE YEAR WINNERS Truly the Best Not for Profit – Pro Deo Youth Center is a teen development center that has existed for over ten years because of their culture of honesty and openness where teens are not afraid to ask for help. Pro Deo provides an environment where teens feel valued. A big part of the culture is teaching teens the importance of giving back through service. For the future, Pro Deo plans to increase the capacity of teens served by building their donor base, increasing communication with constituents and being transparent to the stakeholders.

Truly the Best 5 or Less Employees – BPM Dance Complex is an educational performance facility for the dancer that wants to take their dancing to the next level. BPM Dance Studio is all about what is called the 4 Carat Diamond Values. Within a short time, they’ve been asked to participate in the World of Dance TV show for two seasons, won numerous national and international championships and always maintained a goal of helping their kids learn and dance no matter the career path. BPM is like a family and each year they celebrate the staff by having teacher appreciation week, holiday parties and other staff outings thanking them for their dedication.

Truly the Best 6-20 Employees – KC Dumpster Company

is the fastest growing sanitation and roll-off service provider in the Kansas City metro area. KC Dumpster is dedicated to giving back to the community they service. They donate containers to a number of charitable organizations including Project Hope, Fellowship Greenwood’s Live to Bless weekend and Little Sisters of the Poor.

Employee satisfaction and recognition is a huge part of the culture with KC Dumpster. The employees receive a number of benefits to include “Franklin Friday” where employees are surprised with $100 bills to start their day! KC Dumpster strongly believes in grace. Many of their employees come to the company looking for a second chance and find their new “work home.”

Truly the Best 20+ Employees – Simmons Bank was founded in 1903 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. For more than 100 years, they have worked hard to make customers’ dreams come true.

Simmons Bank has a culture and mission that reflects in their commitment to culture cornerstones. All five cornerstones are reflected in everything they do – how we interact with each other, our customers and our vendors and business partners. The bank donates more than a million dollars annually through time, talent and treasure to the communities they serve. Employees at Simmons Bank receives additional PTO hours for volunteering and the bank observes a companywide giving month by encouraging the staff to get out of the office and into the community.

Evergy(KCP&L) Great Southern Bank Reinhart Foodservice Security Bank SERVPRO of Lee’s Summit Tingle Flooring

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BerganKDV, Inc Central Bank of the Midwest Citizens Bank & Trust CommunityAmerica Credit Union Ascentist Ear, Nose & Throat Farmers Insurance - Jason Langston Agency John Knox Village Lee’s Summit Medical Center Midwest Property Resources Paradise Park StrongBox Wealth St. Mary’s Medical Center University of Central Missouri-Lee’s Summit

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B Positively Promoting U, Inc. Budget Blinds of Lee’s Summit Chinnery Evans & Nail, P.C. Diffactory Door Systems, Inc Lead Bank Jackson Insurance Group,Inc Johnny’s Tavern Lee’s Summit Julia Hampton CPA, PC KC Dumpster Company Longview Funeral Home & Cemetery Mazuma Credit Union MO Association of Trial Attorneys Missouri Central Credit Union Parker Swearngin LLP Life Goals/ Rodney Loesch CFP-Waddell & Reed Simmons Bank Republic Services Spilker McKeone & Nelson PC TPC Interiors , Inc. Weed Man Where Your Money Went

Chamber

Update

For over 50 years, the Lee’s Summit Chamber has welcomed new businesses with the time-honored tradition of a ribbon cutting. A ribbon cutting symbolizes new beginnings, a fresh start or even a dream come true. So, when businesses were temporarily closed as a result of the pandemic, we decided to call upon the concept of this beloved tradition to do what we do best: bring people together. These members were able to use this program to host a virtual re-opening ceremony, show they were open for business and express solidarity in the strength of the Lee’s Summit business community: Midwest Property Resources

Kidz First Therapy

Chinnery Evans & Nail PC

Edward Jones-Office of Joel

Cinematic Visions

Nothing Bundt Cakes

Wilson, Financial Advisor

Transformations

Weed Man

KC Communications & Media

B&L Plumbing Service, Inc.

Cookie Jar Bakery Southeast Enterprises

Matters

Sandler Training

Zen Massage & Facials

The Hunter Group

Igniting Business

Mindful Momentum Residential Engineering Services In Harmony Therapeutic Massage, LLC St. Michael the Archangel Catholic High School Retirement Plan Advisors Dyer Oil Graphics Budget Blinds Lees Summit Turf Etc. LLC, DBA SYNLawn Salvus TG, LLC Denker Law Firm LLC Great Southern Bank Paths Elder Law Capital Investment Management Door Systems, Inc. Where Your Money Went Central Bank of the Midwest Rejuvenate Mind-Body Wellness Center Cartridge World-Lee’s Summit Summit Square Apartments 6 • Lee’s Summit Chamber

Shining Light Music The Historic Browning Guest House Developing Potential, Inc. Home Instead Senior Care Pro Deo Youth Center Bombshell Studio ReDiscover Farmers Insurance - Jason Langston Agency Orchid Aesthetics & Wellness Press Monkey Studio LSR7 School District Lee’s Summit Economic Development Council Cynda Sells Realty Groups, LLC Unity Village Dean’s Trophies Cremation Society of KS & MO Beyond Wealth Advisors Security Bank Moyer & Moyer Insurance Agency, Inc. Flavor Spice Shop & Specialty Food Market

Mr. Handyman of Lee’s Summit

Whistle Stop Coffee and Mercantile Mid USA Insurance Agency, Inc. Mike Keith Insurance, Inc. Summit Theatre Group

Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt

BerganKDV, LTD

All A’ Bloom Flower & Gifts

Element Medical Imaging

Llywelyn’s Pub

Parker Swearngin, LLP

Kansas City Foot and Ankle

Terri Diehl Agent

Country Club Bank

American Family Insurance

HyVee, Inc.

Pure Barre Lee’s Summit

B & T Specialties

CycleBar Lee’s Summit

LeaderOne Financial

CommCARE Behavioral

FASTSIGNS of Lee’s Summit

Health

Woods Chapel UMC

Great Southern Bank

Real Country 1030AM KCWJ

Diffactory

Julia E. Hampton, CPA, PC

Hampton Inn Lee’s Summit

Real Property Management

Longview Funeral Home &

Consultants Code Ninjas Camp Quality Greater Kansas City Rachel House Pregnancy Resource Centers

Cemetery Summit Strength Physical Therapy Coldwater Raytown-Lee’s Summit CCU Betty Simmons Team/RE/

RE/MAX Heritage

MAX Best Associates

John Knox Village

The Love Law Group LLC

Tingle Flooring

Heritage Companies

A Thyme For Everything

Mokan Photo Booths

Lee’s Summit CARES

Downtown Lee’s Summit

Lee’s Summit Medical Center

Main Street

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2020 FINANCIALS Revenue 11%

Expenses

6%

3% 41%

25%

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8%

$1,064,490

47%

826,640 20%

17%

Membership

21%

Programs & Events

Community Marketing & Tourism

Publications

Miscellaneous

Administrative

Programs & Events

Community Marketing & Tourism

Publications

Operating Expenses

CHAMBER STAFF

Matt Baird, IOM President

Lisa Frogge

Megan Gray

Director of Membership and Ad Sales

Director of Special Events

Jordan Straits

Cathy Young, IOM

Creative Coordinator

Taylor Smith

Director of Marketing & Communications

Director of Operations

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2020 GOLF CLASSIC