April Link by Lee's Summit Chamber of Commerce

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.

We create opportunities for business success through networking, advocacy, and business and professional development.

2011 BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS Lynn Hinkle, Chair Great Southern Bank Diane Forte, Chair-Elect Dean’s Trophies, Shirts & Awards Damond Boatwright, Treasurer Lee’s Summit Medical Center Mark Parrish, Chair Emeritis Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys VICE CHAIRS Melinda Hadley-deBoer, Membership Development The Culture Coaches Geoff Hill, Community Development Aircraft Electronics Association Carolyn McKnight, Economic Development University of Central Missouri BOARD MEMBERS John Beaudoin Lee’s Summit Journal Bill Baird Infinity Realty Michael Blau Farmers Insurance & Financial Services Carole Culbertson Culbertson Properties Management, LLC Vicky Cundiff Turf’s Up-Weed Man Julie Doane Missouri Central Credit Union Bob Glaser Summit Bank of Kansas City Rodney McBride John Knox Village Jane Monroe Gomer’s Fine Wine & Spirits Dr. Emmanuel Ngomsi All World Languages & Cultures Robert Pendland CE2L-Certified Energy/Environmental Labs Debbie Starke Eastland Community Foundation Joe Stasi Saint Luke’s East-Lee’s Summit Deborah Swank Kansas City Power & Light Jeffrey Williams Heritage Companies EX-OFFICIO Steve Arbo City of Lee’s Summit Carl Chinnery, Legal Counsel Chinnery, Evans & Nail, PC Dr. Fred Grogan MCC-Longview Dr. David McGehee R-7 School District Mayor Randy Rhoads City of Lee’s Summit CHAMBER STAFF Nancy Bruns, President Mark Dickey, Vice President Gina Seibel, Director of Communications Chrissy Symes, Director of Special Events Cathy Young, Director of Member Services Kathy LeChien, Administrative Assistant Nedra Hoover, Bookkeeper Marilyn Pemberton, Part-time Assistant

Accessing Capital in Today’s Marketplace April 5, 2011 • 3:30–4:30 p.m. • John Knox Village, Manhattan Room Presenters: Rick Viar and Pat Case, Summit Bank of Kansas City Sponsor: UCM/SBTDC Topic - Accessing Capital in Today’s Marketplace - The Cheese Has Moved Sponsored by University of Central Missouri-Summit Campus/SBTDC For most small businesses, today’s everchanging environment in the financial market place is confusing, frustrating and a downright nightmare. Banks are under increasing scrutiny by regulators, and their shareholders are demanding continued solid returns. This session features two of the top experts in small-to medium-sized business lending in the region, Rick Viar, President and Pat Case, Vice President of

Commercial Lending, both with Summit Bank of Kansas City. They will explain the new environment that both lender and borrower find themselves in, focusing on how far the cheese has moved and the proactive approaches businesses need to take to position themselves for achieving their financial and business goals and objectives.

Local Celebrity to Speak at April Chamber Luncheon • April 15 Abundant Life Baptist Church • 414 SW Persels Road • 11:30 a.m. Join us for a special luncheon featuring a presentation by 810 Sports Radio personality and co-host of The Border Patrol, Steven St. John! Steven will provide an animated overview on sports news and highlights, including a preview about what we can expect from our Kansas City Royals this season. Reservations can be made online at lschamber.com under the Calendar of Events tab, or by calling 524-2424. Deadline is April 13 at 5 p.m. Registration is required. Sponsored by Wise Wealth, L.L.C.

Business Before Hours • April 26 Join Chamber members for a Business Before Hours from 7:30–8:30 a.m. at Sylvan Learning Center, 1201 NE Rice Road. Enjoy breakfast and a chance to win door prizes. Business Before Hours is a great way to rise and help your business shine. Attendance at these easy-going, unstructured sessions averages 25 members, so it's a good idea to bring business cards. Who knows? You might have a brand new customer before your workday has barely begun. RSVP online at www. lschamber.com under the Calendar of Events tab.

Members Making Waves The University of Kansas Cancer Center and Kansas City Cancer Center to Merge The University of Kansas Cancer Center and Kansas City Cancer Center (KCCC) announced today they will combine operations, creating an outpatient cancer care organization. The partnership will expand opportunities for advanced cancer research, Phase I clinical research trials and supports the efforts of National Cancer Institute (NCI) designation. Current and future patients will have greater access to 50 hematologists, oncologists and radiation oncologists at 12 locations, offering the most comprehensive cancer care in the region.

This partnership will unite two premier cancer centers, combining the area’s leading community-based oncology program with the area’s premier academic medical center to create an unprecedented approach to cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment and survivorship for patients in this region and a national model for cancer care delivery. Just as The University of Kansas Cancer Center will continue serving patients through its multi-disciplinary approach in an academic medical center setting, Kansas City Cancer Center will have

the same group of physicians and medical staff available to their patients at the same community-based locations and community hospitals where they currently serve patients. Kansas City Cancer Center and The University of Kansas Cancer Center have collaborated on cancer care previously. In 2007, they combined their blood and marrow transplant program into The University of Kansas Cancer Center. Through this collaboration, patients from across the region have benefitted from remarkable clinical outcomes.

Burch Receives Insurance Honors Wayne Burch, Lee’s Summit Farm Bureau Insurance agent, was recently presented the Missouri Farm Bureau Insurance Services President’s All American Award. This award recognizes agents who excel in all lines of business. Burch was only one of four agents in the

company qualifying for the award this year. Blake Hurst, president of Missouri Farm Bureau, made the presentation during the company’s All Star Sales Conference in March. In addition, Burch was recognized as a 2011 Premiere Agent. He was also a member of the New Horizon Pyramid.

R-7 School Seeking Area Business for New Employment Transcript Program The Lee’s Summit R-7 School District is looking for area businesses who hire high school students and/or recent graduates to consider using a recently developed employability transcript as part of their hiring practices. The employability transcript is designed to help high school students compete for jobs, apply for scholarships and prepare for the transition from school to career. If interested in learning more about

this new transcript, contact the Career Education Office at 986-1012. To date nine businesses have agreed to utilize this innovative approach to screening high school applicants. For a listing of participating businesses and other information about employability transcripts, go to http://myconnections. leesummit.k12.mo.us/myfuture.htm. The new program was developed as part

Saint Luke’s Quality Care— Right Here at Home As a member of Saint Luke’s Health System and accredited as a Primary Stroke Center, patients needing heart or stroke care at Saint Luke’s East-Lee’s Summit have access to advanced protocols offering faster recovery times and fewer complications. And we’re no. 1 in patient satisfaction.

of the district’s emphasis on ensuring college and career readiness. The employability transcripts emphasize career preparedness through selection of an area of focus, dependability through record of attendance in school, career readiness based onacademic skills through ACT WorkKeys scores, supervised internship programs, and technical skill attainment through national certifications.

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Chamber 101: Get Plugged In

RENEWALS Missouri Gas Energy

MCC-Longview

Shelter Insurance-Veasman

Robert H. Martin-Welch Martin & Albano, L.L.C.

ReDiscover

Discover Vision Centers

Deffenbaugh Industries, Inc.

Owen Lumber

First Community Bank

United Way of Greater Kansas City

Sonic Drive-In -150 Highway

RED Capital Holdings of Lee’s Summit

Costco Wholesale

Heartland Tanning, Inc.

Decor & Company Warehouse, L.L.C.

Health Care for Women-Hausheer, Braby & Assoc

Lint, Singleton & Heintz, C.P.A., P.C.

Earth Effects Lawn & Landscape, L.C.

Pinnacle Bank

Community Blood Center

Bruce Holiman State Farm Insurance

Morrow, Willnauer, Klosterman, Church L.L.C.

ADT Security Services, Inc.

Affinis Corp.

Cornerstone Counseling

Five Guys Burgers and Fries

Law Office of Aaron L. Love, P.C.

Lead Bank

Matt A. Niewald, D.D.S., L.L.C.

Recreation Wholesale, L.L.C.

Spin! Neapolitan Pizza

Brent A. Thompson, C.P.A., P.C.

Senator Will Kraus

Zerega Pasta

Bickford Senior Living of Raytown

State Representative Mike Cierpiot

Hammond Financial Services

Hawthorn Bank-Independence

Lawing Financial Group – Tim Accurso

ShopT1Service, Inc.

Structural Engineering Associates, Inc.

Truman Heartland Community Foundation

Chamber 101: Get Plugged In is geared toward new members, new representatives and current members that have not yet plugged into the Chamber or would like a refresher on how to do so. The first event was a great success with both new and current members learning of the programs and benefits the Chamber provides. The first 30 minutes of the event consists of an orientation where veteran members discuss benefits of membership, tips on getting the most bang for your buck, and Chamber educational programs. The remaining hour allows those attending to peruse new member showcase tables to see what products and services they offer. At this time, we also invite veteran members to join the group for networking, group introductions and a reception. Make sure to check out the next Chamber 101: Get Plugged In on April 7, 3:30–5 p.m. at Metcalf Bank, 609 NE 291 Highway. Register online at www.lschamber.com under the Calendar of Events tab.

Business After Hours • April 14 Join fellow Chamber members on April 14 for a Business After Hours at Lee’s Summit Medical Center, 2100 SE Blue Parkway from 4:30–6 p.m. What is Business After Hours? BAH is a great way to end a busy work day with refreshments and the potential for new leads! Attendance at these networking events averages 35 members, so it’s a good idea to bring business cards. Register to attend this free event online at www.lschamber.com under the Calendar of Events tab.

Managing Relationships in Difficult Times - Finding Calm Waters April 12 • 7:30–8:30 a.m. John Knox Village -Courtyard B Presenter: Tammy Jackson, Wellspring Counseling Center Is your ship being tossed about in the waves of this economy? Whether your business is struggling to stay afloat or is overwhelmed with cargo riding the waves of this economic crisis, you and your crew are likely struggling to weather the storm. Learn ways to navigate your business into still waters with those you love still by your side with Tammy Jackson, M.S., M.Div. - a licensed psychologist and owner of Healing Grace Counseling Center who has been in private practice in Lee’s Summit since 1993. Register for this free seminar online at www.lschamber.com.

Earth Day is April 22 “Earth Day” is a nationally-recognized day scheduled on April 22 each year to promote conservation and raise awareness for the responsible use of the Earth’s resources. In an effort to support Earth Day, the City of Lee’s Summit, in partnership with the Lee’s Summit Beautification Commission and the Lee’s Summit Parks Department, host an annual “Sweep the Summit” event where volunteers of all ages are invited to join in collecting litter from a local park to help keep our community clean and beautiful. When the event is held at a park that is adjacent to a stream, volunteers can choose to collect debris from the stream as well as the park. This year, the event will be held at Howard Park, 3498 NE Independence, on April 16 from 10 a.m.–noon.

The City and the Chamber encourage YOU to get involved and host your own Earth Day event with your family, church, or other civic group. Ideas include: • Adopt-A-Street (The City has designated sections of city streets that groups can register to clean up on a quarterly basis)

• Begin a ‘reuse’ program at home, church, etc. If you need help with ideas or have questions, feel free to contact the City’s Environmental Programs Coordinator, Kara Taylor, at 969-1804.

• Stream Team • Neighborhood Cleanup • Install trees or native plants • Develop/install a community garden • Begin a recycling program at home, church, etc.

Brought to you by the Chamber’s Business Sustainability Committee

The Chamber Baby Boy has Arrived You may have noticed over the past nine months that the Chamber’s Director of Communications, Gina Seibel, had been expecting a baby. On March 4 at 1:51 p.m. Gina and her husband Jeff welcomed their baby boy Augustas Reed Seibel to the world. Augustas, Auggie or Gus (pick your favorite) weighed 8 lbs 6 oz and was 18 inches long. The new family is doing great, and they are having lots of fun. Gina will return to work on Friday, April 15 and will no doubt have lots of photos. She has been sending the Chamber staff photos on a daily basis and we have enjoyed some visits as well.

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The Children’s Village at John Knox Village.

For more information, call

We’ll “travel” to a different country each week to learn about the people, history and geography of that region. Field trips, swimming, bowling, and more! 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday – Friday from June 1 to Aug. 16. For children who have completed kindergarten-age 12.

816-347-3905 or visit www.jkv.org/childrensvillage

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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Jeremy Bennett State Farm Inc. Jeremy Bennett 19321 E US 40 HIGHWAY, #C1 INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055 (816) 795-6520 F: (816) 802-6701 E: jeremy@bennettsf.com www.bennettsf.com Blue Monday Dr. Adam Fellows 3367 NE RALPH POWELL ROAD LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64064 (816) 812-6820 F: (866) 335-7993 E: dr.adam@rejuvenatembwc.com www.bluemondaykc.org Devcon Security Services Robert Weishar 7915 BOND STREET LENEXA, KS 66214 (913) 378-8530 E: rweishar@devcon-security.com www.devcon-security.com Environmental Works, Inc. Dave Mosby 201 MAIN STREET KANSAS CITY, MO 64105 (816) 285-8410 E: dmosby@environmentalworks.com www.environmentalworks.com Green Light Window Films, LLC Mackie Beall 712B SW BLUE PARKWAY LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64063 (816) 246-5335 F: (866) 920-1420 E: mackieb@greenlightwf.com www.greenlightwf.com

Heartland Better Hearing Centers Mary Toles 1001 NW CHIPMAN ROAD LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64081 (816) 554-3777 F: (816) 524-5055 E: mkthearing@kc.rr.com Jacomo Properties, LLC Michael Bryant 1033 SE COUNTRY LANE LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64081 (816) 365-7873 E: mike@jacomoproperties.com www.jacomoproperties.com Liberty Mutual Shanon Cannon 3340A NE RALPH POWELL ROAD LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64064 (816) 525-2613 X 56759 Fax: (816) 554-0639 E: shanon.cannon@libertymutual.com www.libertymutual.com Piersee Piano and Organ Jack Piersee 354 SW BLUE PARKWAY LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64063 (816) 347-0014 E: jpiersee@hotmail.com www.pierseepianoandorgan Swan Therapeutic Services, LLC Kristin Coblentz Swan, MSW, LCSW 200 NE MISSOURI ROAD LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64086 (816) 251-4602 F: (816) 251-4612 E: kristin@swantherapyllc.com www.swantherapyllc.com

PERSEVERANCE Lee’s Summit CARES Character Trait of the Month Definition: keep to a course of action, belief or purpose without giving way.

• I continue to search for solutions when faced with obstacles.

• I plan for my work assignment.

• I complete my projects.

• I pursue my objectives even in the face of difficulty.

• I will contribute to the success of my workplace.

• I am motivated to do my job with energy and commitment.

“Failure is not falling down, but staying down.” - Mary Pickford

Unity Hotel & Conference Center Mark Bieber 1901 NW BLUE PARKWAY UNITY VILLAGE, MO 64065 (816) 347-5537 F: (816) 251-3556 E: reservations@unityonline.org www.unityonline.org Waddell & Reed Carson Graff 4200 LITTLE BLUE PARKWAY, #400 INDEPENDENCE, MO 64057 (816) 356-8200 F: (816) 358-8221 E: cgraff@wradvisors.com www.waddell.com

Don’t forget to attend Chamber 101:Get Plugged In on April 7 to meet our new members! For a complete list of all members, visit www.lschamber.com, and click the Member Directory Tab

RIBBON CUTTINGS

Metabolic Weight Loss of Leeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Summit, 1255 NE Rice Road celebrated a ribbon cutting with Chamber members.

Chamber members joined Summit Art-Got Art Gallery, for a ribbon cutting at 18 SW Third Street.

Chamber members welcomed Forever Young Boutique at 224 SE Douglas Street with a ribbon cutting.

Smallcakes celebrated their opening with a ribbon cutting at 880 NW Blue Parkway.

Healing Hands Chiropractic at 905 NE Wood Chapel Road celebrated their opening with a ribbon cutting.

US Bank celebrated opening their second Leeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Summit location at 400 SW Longview Boulevard.

APRIL 2011 CALENDAR April 5 • Golf Task Force, Noon, Depot • 3:30–4:30 p.m., Recess for Success, TOPIC: Accessing Capital in Today’s Marketplace - The Cheese Has Moved. PRESENTER: Rick Viar & Pat Case, Summit Bank of KC. LOCATION: John Knox Village-Manhattan Room. SPONSOR: UCM/SBTDC April 6 • 8 a.m., Technology Committee meeting, Depot • Noon, Ambassador Committee meeting, Depot April 7 • 7:30 a.m., Health Care Committee meeting, John Knox Village • 8 a.m., Business Sustainability Committee meeting, Depot • 3:30 p.m. Chamber 101: Get Plugged In, Metcalf Bank, 291 Highway April 12 • 7:30 a.m., Wake Up to Success, TOPIC: Managing Relationships in Difficult Times - Finding Calm Waters. PRESENTER: Tammy Jackson, Wellspring Counseling Center. LOCATION: John Knox Village-Courtyard B. April 13 • Annual Legislative Trip to Jefferson City, RSVP’s required. April 14 • 7:30 a.m., Executive Committee meeting, Depot • 4:30–6 p.m., Business After Hours, Lee’s Summit Medical Center, 2100 SE Blue Parkway April 15 • 11:30 a.m., Monthly Membership Luncheon, PROGRAM: 810 Sports Radio personality and co-host of The Border Patrol, Steven St. John. PRESENTER: Steven St. John. SPONSOR: Wise Wealth, L.L.C., LOCATION: Abundant Life Baptist Church, 414 SW Persels Road April 19 • 11:30 a.m., Business Development Council meeting, Depot April 20 • 8 a.m., Education Committee meeting, Steppin’ Out-The Studio • Noon, Board of Directors meeting, Saint Luke’s East-Lee’s Summit April 21 • 4 p.m., YP Committee, 4:30 p.m., Young Professionals Networking Event. SPONSOR: Rejuvenate Mind-Body-Wellness Center and Rejuvenate Chiropractic Center. LOCATION: 400 SW Longview Boulevard, Suite 160 April 22 • 7:30 a.m., Governmental Relations Committee meeting, John Knox Village - Manhattan Room, Chipman Road & Jacob Drive April 26 • 7:30 a.m., Business Before Hours, Sylvan Learning Center, 1201 NE Rice Road April 27 • Noon, Membership Committee meeting, Depot April 28 • 7:30 a.m., Oktoberfest Committee, Depot April 29 • 2-4 p.m., Open House - Xtreme Family Fitness & Gymnastics The Chamber calendar can also be found online at www.lschamber.com under the Chamber Events tab.

Current Resident

2011 PARTNERS GOLD

American Foodservice Great Southern Bank Humana Health Plans, Inc. Kansas City Power & Light Sprint

SILVER

Bank of Lee’s Summit Discover Vision Centers DVA Enterprises, Inc. First Community Bank HSMC Companies John Knox Village Lee’s Summit Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep Metcalf Bank Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys Paradise Park, Inc. Saint Luke’s East – Lee’s Summit Summit Bank of Kansas City Truman Medical Center Lakewood University of Central Missouri

BRONZE

Allee & Company, CPA, LLC B Positively Promoting U, inc. Dean's Trophies, Shirts & Awards Excel Bank KC Metro Insurance Agency Lee’s Summit Journal Lee’s Summit Nissan Mazuma Credit Union Missouri Central Credit Union Parker Swearngin, LLP Pfizer Global Supply STS-Summit Technical Solutions, LLC Technology Plus, Inc. The Wilson Group, Inc. Wal-Mart