April Chamber Link Newsletter 2019

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5-Star Accreditation Business of the Year Top 3 Chamber Challenge Washington, D.C. Fly-In Ribbon Cuttings Member News Networking Opportunities April Calendar

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Chamber staff posed for a photo to celebrate its reaccreditation at the 5-star level, the highest designation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

Yours Truly,

2019 BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS Jon Garlow, Chair Wells Fargo Advisors Trisha Goodale, Chair-Elect Midwest Property Resources Tim Denker, Treasurer Denker Law Firm Rosalie Newkirk, Chair Emeritus BerganKDV

Lee’s Summit Chamber Reaccredited at 5-Star Level

VICE CHAIRS LaTonya Burgette, Membership Development Great Southern Bank Andrew Felker, Economic Development Chinnery Evans & Nail, P.C. Melissa Grinlinton, Community Development Reinhart Foodservice BOARD MEMBERS Kirby Asplund The Asplund Group, LLC Brian Barton MC Power Companies, Inc. Carson Graff Bank Midwest Chrissy Graheck Paychex, Inc. Liesl Hays The Historic Browning Inn Clint Haynes NextGen Wealth Candace Jennings Whistle Stop Coffee & Mercantile Kristi Johnson-Ware Central Bank of the Midwest Brian King Mid USA Insurance Agency, Inc. Cara McElhaney ENT Associates of Greater Kansas City Robyn Miller Woods Chapel United Methodist Church Lauren Moxley-Johnson Tingle Flooring Dave Petet ULTRAX Aerospace, Inc. Debbie Stoddard Budget Blinds of Lee’s Summit Tim Van Zandt Saint Luke’s Health System EX-OFFICIO Steve Arbo City of Lee’s Summit Mayor Bill Baird City of Lee’s Summit Dr. Dennis Carpenter R-7 School District Carl Chinnery, Legal Counsel Chinnery Evans & Nail, P.C. Dr. Utpal Goswami MCC-Longview CHAMBER STAFF Blake Fry, President Matt Baird, IOM Director of Business & Gov’t Relations Stephanie Kusek, Director of Communications Stacy Needels, Director of Special Events Cathy Young, IOM, Director of Member Services Heather Thompson, Advertising Manager Agi Bako-LaFave, Office Manager Jordan Straits, Creative Coordinator Vanessa King, Bookkeeper Marilyn Pemberton, Part-time Assistant

The Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce has once again received the highest rating, a 5-star accreditation, from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The 5-Star accreditation recognizes the Chamber for sound policies, effective organizational procedures and positive impacts on the community.

“Each day, chambers of commerce are working hard to put the American dream within reach of every hardworking business owner,” said Raymond P. Towle, U.S. Chamber vice president of Federation Relations and Institute for Organization Management. “The accreditation designation tells chamber members, as well as the greater business community, this is an organization that has effective programs, sound finances, and is a strong advocate for their interests.”

Accreditation is the only national program that recognizes chambers for their effective organizational procedures and community involvement.

In order to receive accreditation, a chamber must meet minimum standards in their operations and programs, including areas of governance, government affairs and technology. This extensive selfreview can take 6-9 months to complete.

Accreditation, and more specifically, 5-Star accreditation is a rare thing to find. Throughout the United States there are more than 7,000 chambers, with only 125 achieving 5-Star accreditation.

“Reaccreditation at the 5-star level is a testament to the Lee’s Summit Chamber’s staff, leadership, volunteers and members, both past and present, whose talent and dedication have made this such a special organization,” said Chamber President Blake Fry. “I would especially like to acknowledge the efforts of the staff here at the Chamber who kept the accreditation process moving forward during transitions in leadership. The application is quite exhaustive and would not have been completed without their commitment.”

Chambers may apply for accreditation every five years. Accreditation applications are reviewed by U.S. Chamber staff, an independent accrediting consultant and the U.S. Chamber Accrediting Board.

Truly the Best Business of the Year Top 3 Nominees Each year, the Chamber accepts nominations for the Truly the Best Business of the Year awards. The top three candidates in each of the four categories were announced at the Chamber’s Membership Luncheon on March 27.

Truly the Best Not for Profit

TRULY THE BEST – not for profit (under 20 employees) • Developing Potential, Inc. • Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street • Peace Partnership TRULY THE BEST – five or less employees • Dynamic Displays, LLC • Fossil Forge Design • Freedom Wealth Advisors, LLC

Truly the Best 5 or Less

TRULY THE BEST – 6-20 employees • All A’ Bloom Flowers and Gifts • Missouri Central Credit Union • The Running Well Store TRULY THE BEST – 20+ employees • Abundant Life Church • Lead Bank • Reinhart Foodservice

Truly the Best 6-20 Employees

The top three recipients have site visits prior to the announcement of the winner in each category. Consideration is given based on service to the Chamber and to the community, prudent business practices, stability/growth, history of good employee relations, effective marketing strategies, technology resource management, growth in number of employees and the application presentation.

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Explore Various SBA Benefits & Funding at April’s Lunch & Learn Event The Lee’s Summit Chamber is partnering with Velocity Lee’s Summit for a Lunch & Learn from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, April 23 at Bridge Space. Small business owners can learn more about the Small Business Administration (SBA) and the benefits it offers to maintain and strengthen the United States economy.

Did you know that two out of three net new jobs in the U.S. are created by small businesses? The SBA is a one-stop shop for all of your small business needs. Learn about the resources and support offered to small business owners to confidently start and grow businesses. From entrepreneurial development, to capital access and government contracting, the SBA is the only resource for small businesses backed by the federal government.

There is no cost to attend, but registration is required. Visit LSchamber.com to register; the event is limited to the first 25 attendees. Contact Matt Baird, director of business and governmental relations, at mbaird@lschamber.com for more information.

Only a Few Royals Co-op Packages Remain Lee’s Summit is back again as the “Hometown Partner of the Kansas City Royals.” The 2019 season has officially kicked off, and the Chamber is partnering with Community Marketing to offer members access to co-op marketing packages to be a part of this designation.

Your commercials will appear on 89 radio stations in 62 different markets across 7 states, with the Kansas City Metro area delivering 657,368 unique listeners. In addition to each commercial carrying an upfront endorsement from the Chamber, commercials will close with our designation...Yours Truly, Lee’s Summit Hometown Partner of the Kansas City Royals.

Three-game packages cost $700 and include 30-second in-game and pre-game spots. The remaining packages are: • • • •

May 3, 4 & 6 at Tigers May 6, 7 & 8 at Astros May 17, 18 & 19 at Angels May 27, 28 & 29 at White Sox

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June 14, 15 & 16 at Twins June 17, 18 & 19 at Mariners July 5, 6 & 7 at Nationals August 19, 20 & 21 at Orioles

For more information or to purchase a package, contact Jim McKenna, community marketing director, at 816.524.2424.

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Get Your Team Together for Chamber Challenge on April 25 Back again is the popular Chamber Challenge, presented by Heritage Companies, which will be held from noon-5 p.m. Thursday, April 25 at Paradise Park (rain date May 2). Grab your co-workers, committee members, neighbors, board of directors, etc. and get your team together for a day of team building, fun competitions and networking in the fresh air.

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The afternoon features seven team challenges, lunch, awards ceremony and more. Awards will be given to the gold, silver and bronze teams, as well as a team spirit award – so start planning those team uniforms! Challenges will run on a points system and include sand volleyball, team relays, dodgeball, Paradise Park pong and more.

Teams can also bring spectators to cheer them on throughout the afternoon. The cost per spectator is $25 which includes admission to the event, lunch, afternoon snacks and beverages and a whole lot of fun.

Visit LSchamber.com to register; deadline is April 12. Contact Stephanie Kusek at skusek@lschamber.com for more information.

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Chamber Members Take Advocacy Trip to Washington, D.C. The Lee’s Summit Chamber participated in the Missouri Chamber of Commerce’s annual Washington, D.C. Fly-In March 5-7.

Trip participants met with Missouri’s congressional delegation and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to discuss numerous issues including trade agreements, workforce development, and prescription drug monitoring programs. Tours of the White House and the United States Capitol were also part of the trip.

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ReDiscover 40 Discover Vision Centers-Lee’s Summit 34 Curry Real Estate Services 29 Equity Bank Downtown 23 Summit Ridge Apartments 18 Hunt Midwest Real Estate Development, Inc. 17 The Examiner 16 CEAH Realtors 15 Eurofins Viracor, Inc. 15 Janet L. Sanders, Attorney 14 Henry’s Antiques, Collectibles & Tea Room 13 Pinnacle Bank 13 Affinis Corp.

12 Lead Bank 12 Love and Blomquist, LLC 11 Summit Gastroenterology 11 WITEC, L.L.C.-Whatever It Takes Electrical Contractors 11 Zerega Pasta 10 Summit Grill & Bar 9 Alpha Mortgage 8 Advanced Surgical Associates, LLC 5 Frontier Justice 5 Sandler Training-Driskill Business Development Grp, Inc 5 Sleep Number 5 Sunset Trails Stables LLC 5 U.S. Lawns of Kansas City 5 Work Express-Community Services League 5 B&B Theatres Lee’s Summit 16 4 Epic Insurance LLC 4 Jackson County Legislator Theresa Galvin 4 Drury Inn & Suites 4 All Copy Products / Verticomm 3 James M. Tobin 3 Lee’s Summit Physicians Group 3 Cremation Society of Kansas & Missouri 2 Edward Jones – Wall 2 Heritage Biologics, Inc. 2 Massage Envy - Lees Summit 2 Porter Chiropractic and Acupuncture, LLC 2 St. Michael the Archangel Catholic High School 2 B&B Theatres Longview 7 1 Brookside Barkery & Bath 1 CommunityAmerica Credit Union 1 Pet Supplies Plus 1 Two Maids & A Mop-Lee’s Summit 1

The Hunter Group, LLC celebrated a ribbon cutting at its new location in downtown Lee’s Summit, 10 SE 3rd St. The Hunter Group exists to help small businesses make sense of technology, offering services from Executive CIO level services to line of business applications. THG focuses on aligning all of the technology aspects of your business to meet your operational and business objectives. thgkc.com

International Builders & Consultants (IBC)

International Builders & Consultants (IBC) celebrated a groundbreaking on March 25 at the site of its new building, 2320 NE Independence Ave. IBC is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a new building that will house approximately 25 employees. IBC, a womanowned business, is a contractor for commercial construction and also traffic control. ibcinc.biz

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Member News & Events Downtown Lee’s Summit Farmers Market Season Begins April 6 The Downtown Lee’s Summit Farmers Market is opening for the season from 7 a.m. to sell-out on Saturday, April 6. Come experience one of the nation’s best markets, located at the corner of 2nd and Douglas streets in Downtown Lee’s Summit. Enjoy a sweet treat from Seven Swans Creperie, live music, spring plants and much more on opening day.

The market is open 7 a.m. to sell-out Wednesdays and Saturdays, April through November. Shoppers can peruse a variety of local produce, plants, baked goods, meats, handmade crafts and much more throughout the season. Visit downtownLS.org/market to sign up to receive text alerts and weekly updates of products available at the market. You can also stay up to date with market events, vendors, etc. on their Facebook page.

Lee’s Summit firm nabs prestigious design honor for KU Health The small-but-mighty landscape architecture team of LAND3 Studio was honored March 2 for its design work on the Kansas University Medical Center Health Education Building in Kansas City, Kan. LAND3 Studio and Jeffrey L. Bruce & Company were given a Merit Award by the Prairie Gateway Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects in the Design-Built completed-projects category for its work on the KUMC building.

LAND3 led the site design of streetscape spaces and the courtyard/event space on the project that was completed last fall. Along with Jeffrey L. Bruce, LAND3 also led the green roof analysis, programming and design.

“We think the award is a tribute to the entire ownership and design team whose vision led to this outcome, of which are very proud to have been a part,” LAND3 Studio owner Bob Bushyhead.

The awards were given at the annual Prairie Gateway ASLA Awards Gala hosted by the Center for Architecture and Design.

Longtime LAND3 Studio landscape architect Brian Roth was elected president of the Prairie Gateway Chapter, assuming his new role in May through November of 2020.

LAND3 Studio has been a part of dozens of regional landscape architecture projects over the last decade, ranging from Parks/Sports Facilities, Mixed Use Development, and Health & Education. LAND3 Studio is currently the lead landscape architecture firm on the new KCI Airport project.

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Did you know the Chamber has a members-only events calendar? Submit your events online at LSchamber.com to be featured on the website and e-blasts.

Member News & Events continued...

Local Business Owners Honored with National Award A three-generation owned family business in Lee’s Summit has received a national award recognizing their service to nonprofit organizations in the community. Home Franchise Concepts (HFC) has presented a Budget Blinds Cares Award to Jim and Debbie Stoddard, owners of Budget Blinds of Lee’s Summit.

Budget Blinds of Lee’s Summit was founded by Richard and Gloria Guthrie and their daughter and her husband, Debbie and Jim Stoddard. Their two daughters, Courtney and Taylor, have since joined the business as the third generation of owners.

Budget Blinds Cares challenged franchisees to submit an original video in 2018 documenting their service and contributions to their local communities and customers. Out of hundreds of submitted videos, the Stoddards received the Most Creative Award for their video about their involvement with Hope House, which provides local comprehensive domestic violence services including 122 beds at two shelter locations, a 24-hour crisis hotline, individual and group therapy and other prevention, education and support for thousands traumatized by domestic violence every year. With that award, the Stoddards received a $1,000 prize, which they donated to Hope House.

Budget Blinds co-owner Courtney Laufketter has taken community partnership with Hope House to another level, organizing the annual 12 Bars of Christmas event to benefit the domestic violence shelter. Just completing its fifth year, Courtney has helped raise more than $58,000 for Hope House and has been recognized by the organization for her tireless support.

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April Networking Opportunities & Seminars

Register for the events below online at LSchamber.com under the Calendar of Events

chamber r e t f hours a Socialize Build Business Join us from 4:30–6 p.m. Thursday, April 11 for a Chamber After Hours event at 12 on Third, 12 SW 3rd St. in downtown Lee’s Summit.

Join us from 7:30–8:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 23 for a Chamber Before Hours at Peace Partnership, 605 NE Woods Chapel Rd.

Bust out the peanuts and Cracker Jacks, because baseball season is back! Stop by 12 on Third for a beer and Chamber networking, and study up for some baseball trivia. Wear your Royal blue and get ready for a fun time.

As always, be sure to bring your business cards!

Tis the season for Royals baseball! Head to Peace Partnership for pastries and your morning caffeine kick while you check out the Crown Town Cruiser. Snap an Instagram-worthy photo and make a few connections before you head into the office.

11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Friday, April 26 Missouri Innovation Campus, 1101 NW Innovation Pkwy.

Speaker: Whitney Watson, Northrop Grumman

Budgeting for Your Business & Cash Flow Management 4-5 p.m. | April 2 | Missouri Innovation Campus Panelists: Barrett Evans, Carson Graff & Julia Hampton

Did you know there are now five generations in the workplace? It’s the first time in history, and is creating a world of challenges for businesses of all sizes. Whitney Watson will discuss the affects on the workplace and how to better communicate.

Reservations are required and can be made at LSchamber.com, or by calling 816.524.2424. Deadline is noon Monday, April 22.

At the root of success lies a solid foundation in bookkeeping and financial organization. Along the way, managing cash flow and setting realistic expectations for sales and associated expenses will be imperative to continued success. This session is designed to get people to think outside of the tax accounting box and include the variety of valuable financial data that belongs to your business.

Sponsor: KC Communications & Media Matters

Sponsor: Lakewood Dental–Dr. Matt Niewald, DDS

Registering for events is easy at LSchamber.com! Just click on the event you wish to attend and log in with your member ID. Need help or don’t know your password? Call 816.524.2424 for help.

Welcome to Our Newest Chamber Members Barefoot Lawn Care Matt Maher 39TH STREET INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055 (816) 663-1881 E: info@barefootlawnkc.com barefootlawnkc.com

Houlihan’s Restaurants Steven Jennings 625 NW MURRAY ROAD LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64081 (816) 524-2572 E: sjennings@houlihans.com houlihans.com

Thinking Bigger Business Media Alli Kisner 116 WEST 3RD ST, SUITE 203 KANSAS CITY, MO 64105 (913) 432-6690 E: info@ithinkbigger.com ithinkbigger.com

COUNTRY Financial Kristi McGregor 4200 LITTLE BLUE PARKWAY #420 INDEPENDENCE, MO 64057 (816) 914-7363 F: (816) 795-6405 E: kristi.mcgregor@countryfinancial.com countryfinancial.com/kristi.mcgregor

Konrad’s Kitchen and Tap House Julie Kemna 302 SW MAIN STREET LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64063 (816) 525-1871 E: julie@konradskc.com konradskc.com

Weber Flooring/Joe’s Carpet Tasha Gould 1014 SE BLUE PARKWAY LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64063 (816) 348-7900 E: gould@weberflooring.com weberflooring.com

Croley Insurance and Financial Trevor Croley 3705 E BATTLEFIELD ROAD SPRINGFIELD, MO 65809 (417) 881-3520 F: (417) 881-4556 E: tcroley@croleyinsurance.com croleyinsurance.com Fairway Independent Mortgage Liz Edelman 450 NE 291 HIGHWAY LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64086 (816) 396-8810 E: liz@loanswithlee.com reversemortgagekc.com

ProcureIT Network, LLC Chris Martin 210 SW MARKET STREET LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64063 (816) 550-9010 E: cmartin@procureitnetwork.com procureitnetwork.com

For a complete list of Chamber members, visit LSchamber.com.

Royal Executive Cleaning Services Matthew Semegran 17109 GEORGE FRANKLYN DRIVE INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055 (816) 287-1993 E: matt@royalexecutivekc.com royalexecutivekc.com

Don’t Forget...

Each member who recruits a new member is entered to win $100 cash at the monthly membership luncheon. The recruiter with the most new members each month automatically receives $100!

In addition, any member who recruits at least five new members during the year becomes part of the coveted Chairman’s Club. Each of them, along with a guest, is invited to a special dinner with the Chair of the Board and the Chamber President. Contact Cathy Young for help while you’re out recruiting.

Did you know the Chamber has a members-only events calendar? Submit your events online at LSchamber.com to be featured on the website and e-blasts. page 11

April 2019 Calendar April 2 • 1-3 p.m., Job Fair, Longview Community Center, 3801 SW Longview Rd • 4 p.m., Recess for Success TOPIC: Budgeting & Cash Flow Management PANELISTS: Julia Hampton, Barrett Evans & Carson Graff LOCATION: Missouri Innovation Campus SPONSOR: Matt Niewald, DDS April 4 • 8 a.m., Health & Human Services meeting, Missouri Innovation Campus, 1101 NW Innovation Pkwy April 8 • 4 p.m., Golf Task Force meeting, Depot April 9 • 8 a.m., Legislative Day in Jefferson City April 10 • 8 a.m., Business Development Council, Depot • Noon, Ambassador Committee meeting, Depot April 11 • 8 a.m., Executive Committee meeting, Depot • 4:30-6 p.m., Chamber After Hours, 12 on Third, 12 SW 3rd St April 12 • 4 p.m., Ribbon Cutting, Coleman Equipment, 4101 NE Lakewood Way April 16 • 8 a.m., Visitors Council meeting, Depot April 17 • 9 a.m., Education Committee meeting, Mid-Continent Public Library-Colbern, 1000 NE Colbern Rd • Noon, Board of Directors meeting, Central Bank of the Midwest, 609 NE M-291 Hwy April 18 • 4 p.m., Military Affairs Committee meeting, Lee’s Summit Medical Center, 2100 SE Blue Pkwy April 22 • 11 a.m., Ribbon Cutting, Colonial Gardens, 27610 E Wyatt Rd April 23 • 7:30-8:30 a.m., Chamber Before Hours, Peace Partnership, 605 NE Woods Chapel Rd • 11:30 a.m., Lunch & Learn, Bridge Space, 210 SW Market St. April 24 • Noon, Membership Committee meeting, Depot April 25 • Noon-5 p.m., Chamber Challenge, Paradise Park, 1021 NE Colbern Rd April 26 • 7:30 a.m., Governmental Relations Committee meeting, John Knox Village Manhattan Room, 1001 NW Chipman Rd • 11:30 a.m., Monthly Membership Luncheon, Missouri Innovation Campus, 1101 NW Innovation Pkwy SPEAKER: Whitney Watson, Northrop Grumman SPONSOR: KC Communications & Media Matters April 30 • 4 p.m., Ribbon Cutting, Money Mailer of Eastern Jackson County (held at Bridge Space, 210 SW Market St)

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