April 2011
CHAMBERLINK The Official Newsletter of the Lee's Summit Chamber
Chamber Announces Top Three Candidates for the 2011 Res in Motus Awards Each year the Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce accepts nominations for the Res in Motus (Business in Motion) Business of the Year awards. Awards are given in various categories based on the number of employees. The Top Three Candidates were announced at the Chamber’s Membership Luncheon on Wednesday March 30. Congratulations to the following members: Sanctimonia (nonprofit) • Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street, Inc. • Hillcrest Transitional Housing of Eastern Jackson County • Lee’s Summit Cares Vegrandis (under 5 full time employees) • Design Pfile • Law Office of Aaron Love, P.C. • Steppin’ Out - The Studio
Parvus (6 to 15 full time employees) • Lee’s Summit Journal • Marian’s Kids • The Red Force Fire & Security Medius+Magnus (over 15 employees) • Lakewood Counseling Service TMC • Ultreya Solutions Group • Williams Spurgeon Kuhl & Freshnock Architects The final award recipients will be announced at the Membership Luncheon on Friday, May 20. The Top Three recipients will have a site visit prior to the announcement of the winner in each category. Consideration is given regarding their service to the Chamber and to the community, prudent business practice, stability/ growth, history of good employee relations, effective marketing strategies, technology resource management, growth in number of employees and the application presentation.
Join the Chamber’s Governmental Efforts Participate in our Trips to Jefferson City and Washington D.C. The Chamber’s Annual Legislative Day in Jefferson City is scheduled for April 13 and the cost is $60 per person. This all day trip features a train ride to the Capitol, educational opportunities, sightseeing and networking. Attendees hear from legislators and state officials and enjoy a private reception. Deadline for registration is April 4. P 816-524-2424 F 816-524-5246 220 SE Main, Lee's Summit, MO 64063 lschamber.com lstourism.com Shop-LeesSummit.com
New this year, the Chamber will participate in America’s Small
Business Summit in Washington D.C., May 23-25. This conference brings together business owners and chamber executives in Washington to rally for free enterprise, entrepreneurship and economic opportunity. Attendees will network, meet with their elected officials and hear from Washington insiders. Additional information on both trips can be found at lschamber. com under the Legislative Advocacy section.
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