August Chamber Link Newsletter 2019

AUGUST 2019

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No-Tax Increase Bond Chamber Job Posting Mega Chamber Health Care Directory Ribbon Cuttings Member News & Events Networking Opportunities August Calendar

Chamber members participated in an art project led by Jaime Lyon at the 2019 Leading Ladies Women’s Retreat held July 10 at 8th & Main Event Space.

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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 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. Emily Miller 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 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 Publication paid for by the Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce, Blake Fry, President, 220 SE Main St., Lee’s Summit, MO 64063

Lee’s Summit Chamber Supports No-Tax Increase Public Safety Bond The Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has endorsed and offered their support for the City of Lee’s Summit’s No-Tax Rate Increase Bond issue, which will be on the August 6, 2019 ballot. We believe this bond will provide the necessary upgrades to our emergency services and ensure the Lee’s Summit community is properly prepared to address all public safety concerns.

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If passed, the $19,475,000 in bond dollars will provide updates for both police and fire, as well upgrades to City fiber networks, including: • Police Headquarters/Court facility renovations – Recommended upgrades include enhancing facility security and public access, improving customer service to the public through better design, increasing operational efficiency, meeting the needs of a workforce growing in diversity and providing work space that meets modern demands, thereby improving recruitment and retention of staff.

• Police in-car video systems and body cameras – Vehicle and body cameras will be upgraded and provided to officers. The camera systems provide transparency for the community and safety for law enforcement. Both also serve as great tools for capturing and documenting evidence of crime.

• New Fire Station No. 4 and fire apparatus – This project will replace an existing station that is in need of replacement and will also redistribute fire response apparatus to better serve the current population and provide a much more efficient location to serve the northern area of the City in anticipation of a large amount of future development.

• New Fire Station No. 5 – Current Fire Station No. 5 has reached its capacity and can no longer accommodate additional units for further development or population expansion. This Station also does not conform to current standards on accommodations for personnel, technology advances, or health and wellness changes that have occurred for cancer prevention. This project will replace the existing station to better serve the population in south Lee’s Summit.

• Network Infrastructure – Project includes new fiber installation, as well as updates to current fiber networks that currently connect critical facilities including the Police Department, City Hall, Animal Control and Public Works. These connections are vital to reliable communications in terms of everyday public safety operations, as well as crisis situations.

The Lee’s Summit Chamber supports the bond issues put forth by the City of Lee’s Summit and we encourage the citizens of Lee’s Summit and our business community to show their support for public safety by voting yes on this bond on August 6.

30th Anniversary Oktoberfest Preparations are Underway!

The Chamber’s 30th Anniversary Oktoberfest festival is set for September 27-28, with the carnival remaining open Sunday.

Thousands of people will fill the streets of Downtown Lee’s Summit to enjoy sizzling brats, German meals and dancing, a carnival, arts and crafts, Kids Street and more.

The festival offers many different ways for Chamber members to get involved. Members are invited to set up a booth on Kids Street, sponsor the event or one of its features, or volunteer during the festival. Applications are available at LSoktoberfest.com for the following activities: • Kids Street: a special place for kids to participate in free activities, games and crafts...and don’t forget about the Rootbiergarten! P.S. rumor has it Sluggerrr will make a special guest appearance at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept.

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• Arts & Crafts Booths: the juried Arts and Crafts Fair features local and regional artists displaying original works in a variety of mediums such as oils, photography, wood, sculpture, jewelry, etc.

tasting event from noon–3 p.m. Saturday. Tasting glasses are on sale to the public for $20 each for unlimited home brew tastings.

Public registration to participate in the Baby Contest begins August 1 at LSoktoberfest.com.

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• Home Brew Competition: home brewers serve up samples of their best brews in the People’s Choice

Now Hiring: Chamber is Seeking Director of Communications The Lee’s Summit Chamber is seeking a talented and dedicated communications specialist to serve as its next director of communications. The director of communications works with Chamber staff, board of directors, members and volunteers to write, design and distribute communications for Chamber programs, events, services and public policy positions to the membership and community.

Visit LSchamber.com/director-of-comms to find the full job description. Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, resume and references to Blake Fry at bfry@lschamber.com no later than August 9, 2019.

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Mega Chamber Office Party Heads to Arrowhead Stadium Join 300 of your Chamber colleagues from 4:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22 as we kick-off this fun-filled event featuring networking, vendor showcases, snacks, a cash bar, optional stadium tours, and much more. Space is limited!

Mega Chamber Sponsor: $300 Includes 8’ table, 4 reservations, logo on program and in-house video display, recognition in 5 Chamber newsletters Expo Display: $175 Includes 6’ table, 2 reservations, listing on in-house video display Individual Registrations: $25 in advance Stadium Tour: $15 per person in advance (tour times are assigned at registration and are non-refundable.)

Add electricity to your booth space for an additional $25. Electricity is first come, first serve and vendor must provide extension cord. Have a floor display? Please let us know when registering.

Visit the Chamber’s calendar of events at LSchamber.com to register for a sponsorship, expo display or individual registrations. Contact Blake Fry at bfry@lschamber.com or 816.524.2424 with questions or for more information.

In the Weeds: Navigating Legal Marijuana in the Workplace Join us at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20 at Missouri Innovation Campus for a seminar about the recent marijuana laws. The Chamber has partnered with the Labor and Employment Law Firm of Phillips and Fisher, LLC as well as the City of Lee’s Summit to bring you the most up-to-date information.

Advertise in the Chamber Link for as little as $100.

Contact Heather Thompson for details.

Chamber Members Receive 30% Off

With the changing landscape of medical marijuana, the business community needs to know how this will impact their business and the community. Take this opportunity to learn more about what businesses can and cannot do with regards to medical marijuana.

Register online at LSchamber.com; a free continental breakfast will be provided. Contact Matt Baird at 816.524.2424 for more information about the event.

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Health Care Directory to be Showcased Online and in Print Each year, the Chamber publishes the Lee’s Summit Health Care Directory to give residents a resource showcasing all Lee’s Summit health care providers. New this year, the directory will also be featured online.

Claim or Create Your Listing Last year’s listings have been pre-populated onto the new website.

All health care providers will need to claim their current listing to ensure the information is correct, or create a new listing for those who were not previously listed.

1. Visit LSchamber.com/hcd2020 and follow the link 2. Use the search to find your office or physician name: • Multiple listings may be found – find the most fitting and click “Is this your listing?”

• Don’t see your listing? You can create a new listing as you create an account.

3. Everyone will need to create an account and keep your log-in details for control of your listing in the future 4. Choose your listing level – you can pay online for anything beyond Basic (free) 5. Update the listing details to ensure accuracy for both online searching and the print directory 6. Physician name(s) should go in the summary description area to appear in any free listing Please keep in mind, only businesses within Lee’s Summit are eligible for a listing, unless you are a Chamber member. Print listings will appear exactly as they are online, so please be sure your information is accurate.

Upgrade Your Listing Four levels of listings are available, each providing an additional layer of exposure and detail, including physician photos and videos, logos, web links and more. Ultimate and Diamond level listings also include exposure in the print directory through physician bios and print ads.

The online directory provides opportunities for additional exposure through banner ads, sponsored content and more, which are also available to purchase separately in your account. Your online dashboard will provide analytics on your ad’s performace, including views, clicks and more. Additional print-only opportunities also are available.

Contact Heather Thompson, advertising manager, at 816.524.2424 or hthompson@lschamber.com for more information about claiming or upgrading your listings, as well as print and online advertising options.

The deadline for listings to be included in the print directory is September 1.

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Ribbon Cutting & Groundbreaking Celebrations Flex 365

Tikka Twist

Flex 365 celebrated a ribbon cutting on July 15 at its location at 920 NE Columbus St.

Tikka Twist welcomed members on July 16 for a ribbon cutting at 697 NW Blue Pkwy. in Summit Fair.

At Flex 365, it is their mission to create an environment where guests feel welcomed, inspired and completely equipped to meet their fitness goals. The facility is open 365 days a year to work out on your own, with a personal trainer or join a class. theflex365.com

Tikka Twist provides a modern Indian cuisine in a fastcasual atmosphere. All ingredients are hand selected by Chef Prem and every dish is made to order. They also are happy to provide both gluten-free and vegetarian options to all guests. tikkatwist.com

Primrose School of Lee’s Summit

MetLife–Jenny Schweitzer Cook

On July 17, Primrose School of Lee’s Summit broke ground on its newest location at 351 SW Kessler Dr.

Members gathered at 210 SW Market St. for a ribbon cutting on July 25 celebrating MetLife-Jenny Schweitzer Cook.

Primrose School is part of a national system of accredited private preschools providing a premier early education and child care experience. Leadership teams and staff partner with parents to help build the right foundation for future learning and in life. primroseschools.com

Whether you need insurance coverage for your car, home, life, or business, Jenny Cook is here to help. At MetLife Auto & Home they offer superior insurance products filled with features that can eliminate uncertainty and create lasting peace of mind. agents.metlife.com/jenny-schweitzer-cook

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Community Marketing Expands to Chiefs Kingdom Lee’s Summit, through a partnership with Community Marketing and Spectrum Sports, will be featured on Monday and Thursday night primetime Chiefs games. Look for Lee’s Summit on TV throughout the season as a proud sponsor of the Chiefs Red Zone.

The Community Marketing program has expanded to include print, digital and broadcast opportunities across a number of industries including travel and tourism, business development, retail and more. For more information about how your business can participate in the co-op marketing program, contact Jim McKenna at 816.524.2424 or jmckenna@lschamber.com.

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Member Renewals The following are this month’s renewals and the number of years they’ve been members: KCP&L 74 Don Kahan Motors 54 Lawler Gear Corporation 30 John Ivey 24 Central Bank of the Midwest-Woods Chapel 21 Security Bank–SW Main 19 H&R Block 18 Penmac, Inc. 18 Dynamic Displays, L.L.C. 17 Industrial Repair Technology, Inc. 17 Custom Eyes 16 Douglas Tire & Auto Service 16 WinterStone Golf Course 16 Bank Midwest-Douglas 14 Central Bank of the Midwest-Oldham 14 MO Assoc. of Trial Attorneys 14 SERC Physical & Hand Therapy (Raintree) 14 Aircraft Electronics Association 11 Lee’s Summit Heating & Cooling, Inc. 11 Lee’s Summit Kiwanis Club 11 Cinematic Visions 10 Neighborhood Café 10 Historic Space at The Stanley 9 Emerick & Company, CPA’s 9 Coffman Associates 8 Shamrock Hills Golf Club 7 Tarmac International Inc. 7 Door Systems Inc. 6 Jackson County Executive Office 6 Osborne Global Investors, Inc. 5 Republic Services 4 Jazzy B’s Diner 3 Missouri Job Center 3 One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning 3 Waldo Pizza 3 Midwest Aortic & Vascular Institute 2 Schlotzsky’s/Cinnabon 2 Summit Family Care–Craig S Ostrander, DO 2 Cornerstone Dermatology & Surgery Group 1 Money Mailer of Eastern Jackson County 1 Onin Staffing 1 Seventh Wave Insurance 1 TeamLogic IT 1 This & That Custom Framing 1 Wells Fargo Home Mortgage 1

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Member News & Events Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation is Rolling out Pop-Up Art with a Twist in the Parks Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation (LSPR) is adding pop up art to some of their parks. However, patrons will only be able to see this art when the trails and sidewalks are wet. The empowerment and inspirational art movement is in partnership with Lee’s Summit CARES and artist Jamie Lyon of InJoy, LLC. Lyon has been a member of LS CARES coalition since January of 2018. Through Lyon’s businesses, I Am Noticed and In Joy Art, she conducts youth workshops and Art projects that promote youth self-esteem building activities. To date, all middle schools, 2 high schools and 3 elementary schools have student-led Empowerment Art murals on their walls. Bridge Space and LSPR were the two community projects LS CARES funded for her creations. LS CARES commissioned Lyon to create six positive messages that will be placed along trails and sidewalks throughout the park system.

Rachel Segobia, Director of LS CARES said, “Lee’s Summit CARES is proud to have the opportunity to bring this mental wellness project to our youth, school and community. We believe in youth-led projects that give voice to our students.

These peer-to-peer messages demonstrate the strength and impact that our collaborations have upon a community.”

Installation of the messages will be visible in parks throughout the summer and fall months, through an application of a product called Rainworks, an invisible spray that is a superhydrophobic coating. That means it can make surfaces completely repel water. By stenciling the coating onto concrete surfaces, LSPR has been able to create positive messages and art that only appear when it rains or the surface gets wet.

Each location placement will be indicated on the Rainworks map, rain.works/where, as well as posted on LSPR’s social media pages. It’s perfect for a rainy-day scavenger hunt.

Joe Snook, Administrator of LSPR said, “Partnering with LS CARES to provide a unique cultural arts experience in our parks while sharing positive messages is a great way to reinforce our community of character and have some fun.”

LSPR encourages people to follow Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation on social media to find out where the Rainworks pop art will appear next.

Crank Out Hunger on August 17 to Benefit Coldwater Crank Out Hunger bike ride is back for another year on Saturday, August 17. The ride will leave from VW of Lee’s Summit at 7 a.m. with three mileage options–28, 58 and 87 miles.

All of the routes will leave at the same time and follow the same route until your mileage option turn off. SAG stops will be available along the route for riders to stop and get water and snacks. The VW lot will also have snacks and water as well as a bike service tent.

After the ride there will be a BBQ lunch for all the riders to enjoy. Feel free to invite your family to enjoy the lunch for a small donation. The lunch will begin at 10:30 a.m. with hamburgers, hotdogs, veggie burgers, sides, water and soda.

Crank Out Hunger was started to raise funds and awareness for the Coldwater Food Pantry. In 2018, the food pantry fed over 5,800 individuals in the Lee’s Summit area and continues to grow. The funds raised on our ride go directly to funding the food pantry to give food and hope back to the citizens in Lee’s Summit. For more information about the event, visit crankouthunger.com.

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.

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Downtown Lee’s Summit Recognized at State Preservation Awards Missouri Main Street Connection Inc. presented downtown revitalization awards on July 25, 2019, recognizing revitalization excellence during the annual Missouri Main Street Conference in St. Louis. The ceremony honored communities, individuals, businesses, and organizations from across the state that have completed exemplary work in downtown revitalization.

Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street receives the Creative New Event Award for the Big Bash The evening of the Big Bash, part of the 2018 National Main Street Conference, was a showcase of what makes downtown Lee’s Summit special – the people. Attendees were welcomed as they arrived by volunteers and the Chiefs Rumble Drum Line. They were given a field guide to the downtown that contained a $25 downtown gift card to use at any downtown business.

The impact of the event was measured with 626 attendees from 46 states and Canada, a 32.4% increase from the prior year. Attendees spent their $25 gift card in 33 retail shops and 23 bars and restaurants. They spent on average $89 resulting in over $55,000 spent in downtown in four short hours. The event was a great celebration not only for the conference attendees, but for the community in their support of and pride in downtown Lee’s Summit.

Best Façade Rehabilitation over $10,000 awarded to Local Foundery The rehab of the building at 307 SW Market perfectly showcases why a building does not have to be over 100 years old to be worthy of preservation. Originally constructed in the early 1960s as a simplistic masonry block fire station garage, the building served as a fire station for nearly 20 years.

While many deemed it to have no historic significance, new owners Ben Wine and Dave Eames embraced the midcentury character of the exterior building. The building was restored to house authentic locally made, and found, objects from Kansas City, and of course, Lee’s Summit.

Sign Ups Now Open for Hope House Hustle, a 70s-Themed Sand Volleyball Tournament Grab your team and sign up for the Hope House Hustle, a far out sand volleyball tournament and fundraiser for Hope House, at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21 at Volleyball Beach in Martin City. The tournament is 70s themed and includes a costume contest, raffle items, signature drinks and more.

Each team of six players (must have at least 2 women) costs $210 and includes groovy t-shirts and an afternoon of fun competition for a good cause. Teams will compete for the top prize in two divisions: competitive and recreational.

Sponsorship opportunities are also available. Must be 18+ to participate. Register online at HopeHouse.net or contact Anne Aubuchon at aaubuchon@hopehouse.net for details.

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Celebrating $65,000 in 2019 Scholarships!

Hope House’s mission is to break the cycle of domestic violence by providing safe refuge and supportive services that educate and empower those impacted by domestic violence. page 9

August 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, August 8 for a Chamber After Hours event at Liddle Sports & Apparel, 100 NE Tudor Rd., Ste. 111.

Join us from 7:30–8:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 27 for a Chamber Before Hours at Sky Zone Trampoline Park, 2801 NE McBaine Dr.

Stop by before you head home and enjoy food and beverages, as well as networking with fellow Chamber members. Chat with a few vendors and learn more about the products Liddle Sports offers and enter to win some great door prizes.

Jump into your morning with new connections and, of course, breakfast. Sky Zone will have muffins, donuts and coffee, and will give attendees the opportunity to jump around and have some fun. Be sure to bring your business cards for some raffle giveaways!

11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Friday, August 16 Adams Pointe Conference Center, 1400 NE Coronado Dr. Speaker: Alicia Cianciolo, NASA

Social Media Marketing 4-5 p.m. | August 6 | Missouri Innovation Campus Speaker: Kari Simpson, Digital Marketing, Inc.

Alicia Cionciolo is an aerospace engineer at the NASA Langley Research Center who specilizes in devleoping simulations to analyze vehicle flight in the solar system.

She will share insight to her 17 years focusing on Mars, as well as missions enabling human exploration of the moon and Mars.

Social media marketing and advertising continues to evolve, and keeping up with all the changes is challenging as a business.

Reservations are required and can be made at LSchamber.com. Deadline is noon Monday, August 12.

Sponsor: Weed Man

In this session, Kari Simpson with Digital Marketing, Inc. will share how you can best take advantage of the changes, as well as the latest and greatest tips and tricks in social media marketing.

Sponsor: Blue Rain Roofing & Restoration

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. page 10

Welcome to Our Newest Chamber Members Chobu’s Foods Florence Angu 1116 NE GREEN STREET LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64086 (816) 519-6931 E: fangu12@yahoo.com Collins Roofing Aaron Collins 8900 E US 24 HIGHWAY INDEPENDENCE, MO 64053 (816) 509-1556 E: collinsroofingkc@yahoo.com collinsroofingkc.com JULO Strategy KC Juliann Nichols 433 CENTRAL AVENUE, 4TH FLOOR ST. PETERSBURG, FL 33701 (816) 287-0085 E: juliann@julostrategy.com julostrategy.com

Kansas City Business Journal Tracey Passantino 1100 MAIN, SUITE 2450 KANSAS CITY, MO 64105 (816) 777-2227 E: tpassantino@bizjournals.com kansascity.bizjournals.com

Schwan’s Home Service Jay Hopkins 981 SW CLARK ROAD APT. A BLUE SPRINGS, MO 64015 (816) 223-5428 E: jay.hopkins@schwans.com schwans.com

KnockTurn Labs Zack Gould 2823 SE HAMBLEN ROAD LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64082 (816) 837-0546 E: zgould@knockturnlabs.com knockturnlabs.com

Web Worx Tricia Byrd 517 NE GARNET LANE LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64064 (816) 866-1029 E: tricia@webworxllc.com webworxllc.com

Paramount Flooring Kevin Croskey 1608 HALLS CREEK AVENUE RAYMORE, MO 64083 (816) 564-2738 E: kc.paramountflooring@gmail.com paramountfloorkc.com

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

Informational Meeting 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13 Chamber Office, 220 SE Main St. Have you considered participating in KC Restaurant Week, which spans the entire Kansas City area and suburbs? Are you looking to boost business during that usual January slow period? This annual event is a great opportunity to drum up business and highlight what your restaurant does best. We encourage you to consider this unique program as you plan your marketing strategy for the coming year.

Please join us for an informational meeting at 10 a.m. Tuesday, August 13 at the Chamber office. Fabiola Sierra from VisitKC will be here to share information about the program and answer any questions you may have.

Contact Jordan Straits at jstraits@lschamber.com for more information. page 11

August 2019 Calendar August 1 • 8 a.m., Health & Human Services Committee meeting, Missouri Innovation Campus, 1101 NW Innovation Pkwy August 6 • 4 p.m., Recess for Success TOPIC: Social Media Marketing SPEAKER: Kari Simpson, Digital Marketing, Inc. LOCATION: Missouri Innovation Campus SPONSOR: Blue Rain Roofing & Restoration August 7 • 4 p.m., Ribbon Cutting, This & That Custom Framing & LS Scrapbook Boutique, 198A NW Oldham Pkwy August 8 • 8 a.m., Executive Committee meeting, Depot • 4:30-6 p.m., Chamber After Hours, Liddle Sports & Apparel, 100 NE Tudor Rd., Ste. 111 August 9 • 8 a.m., Oktoberfest Committee meeting, Depot August 14 • 8 a.m., Business Development Council, Depot • Noon, Ambassador Committee meeting, Depot August 15 • 3:30 p.m., Military Affairs Committee meeting, Lee’s Summit Medical Center, 2100 SE Blue Pkwy August 16 • 11:30 a.m., Monthly Membership Luncheon, Adam’s Pointe Conference Center, 1400 NE Coronado Dr., Blue Springs SPEAKER: Alicia Cianciolo, NASA SPONSOR: Weed Man August 20 • 7:30 a.m., In the Weeds: Navigating Legal Marijuana in the Workplace, Missouri Innovation Campus, 1101 NW Innovation Pkwy • 8 a.m., Visitors Council meeting, Depot August 21 • Noon, Board of Directors meeting, The Meadows at John Knox Village, 1800 NW O’Brien • 4 p.m., Chamber Young Professionals Team Building, The Exit Room, 304 SW Market St August 22 • 4:30-7 p.m., Mega Chamber Office Party, Arrowhead Stadium, 1 Arrowhead Dr. August 23 • 7:30 a.m., Governmental Relations Committee meeting, John Knox Village Manhattan Room, 1001 NW Chipman Rd August 27 • 7:30-8:30 a.m., Chamber Before Hours, Sky Zone, 2801 NE McBaine Dr August 28 • Noon, Membership Committee meeting, Depot • 4 p.m., Chamber Young Professionals Committee meeting, Stuey McBrew’s, 321 SE Main St August 29 • 3:30 p.m., Chamber 101: Get Plugged In, Paradise Park, 1021 NE Colbern Rd September 2 • Chamber Office Closed

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BerganKDV Central Bank of the Midwest CommunityAmerica Credit Union Door Systems, Inc. ENT Associates of Greater Kansas City John Knox Village Lee’s Summit Medical Center Midwest Property Resources Paradise Park Shining Light Music St. Mary’s Medical Center Summit Bank of Kansas City University of Central Missouri-Lee’s Summit

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Budget Blinds of Lee’s Summit Chinnery Evans & Nail, P.C. Diffactory Discover Vision Centers Digital Marketing Inc. Greater Lee’s Summit Health Care Foundation Jackson Insurance Group, LLC Johnny’s Tavern Lee’s Summit Julia E. Hampton CPA, PC LifeGoals Strategies Group/Waddell & Reed Longview Funeral Home & Cemetery Mazuma Credit Union Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys Missouri Central Credit Union NextGen Wealth Parker Swearngin, LLP Simmons Bank Smile Doctors Braces by Dr. Hansen Spilker McKeone & Nelson PC TPC Interiors, Inc. Weed Man