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Chamber President Backpack Drive 50th Anniversary Photos Fuel Tax Update Ribbon Cuttings Member News & Events Networking Opportunities August Calendar

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Chamber members Rob Binney, Chrissy Graheck and Tom Jackson had some fun with the photo booth at the 50th Anniversary Membership Luncheon on July 20.

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2018 BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS Rosalie Newkirk, Chair HSMC Orizon LLC Jon Garlow, Chair-Elect Wells Fargo Advisors Trisha Goodale, Treasurer Midwest Property Resources Tyler Morehead, Chair Emeritus Morehead Agency, LLC VICE CHAIRS Carson Graff, Community Development Bank Midwest Mike Maksin, Membership Development N2 Publishing–Neighborhood Publications Ben Seidel, Economic Development Igniting Business, LLC BOARD MEMBERS LaTonya Burgette Great Southern Bank Susan Coffman Lee’s Summit CARES Tim Denker Denker Law Firm Andrew Felker Chinnery Evans & Nail, P.C. Melissa Grinlinton Reinhart Foodservice Liesl Hays The Browning Bed & Breakfast Clint Haynes NextGen Wealth Kristi Johnson-Ware Central Bank of the Midwest Seth Kakuske Junkluggers Kim Klockenga John Knox Village Lauren Moxley-Johnson Tingle Flooring Cara McElhaney ENT Associates of Greater Kansas City Linda Smith Individual Member 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 Carl Chinnery, Legal Counsel Chinnery, Evans & Nail, PC Dr. Dennis Carpenter R-7 School District Dr. Utpal Goswami MCC-Longview Mayor Bill Baird City of Lee’s Summit CHAMBER STAFF Matt Baird, 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 Vanessa King, Bookkeeper Jordan Straits, Creative Coordinator page 2Pemberton, Part-time Assistant Marilyn

Dr. Blake Fry Begins as Chamber President on August 15 The Lee’s Summit Chamber Board of Directors has announced Dr. Blake Fry as the new president to lead the organization. Fry will succeed Tim Arbeiter, who left the organization on June 15, 2018. Fry currently serves as president of the Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau in Hudson, Wis. The selection process began with the Chamber board of directors appointing a selection task force and facilitator who launched a national search, reviewed resumes and selected their top choices to interview. The task force ultimately selected the best candidate to recommend to the board. On June 20, board members unanimously approved the hiring of Dr. Fry, who begins his duties on August 15.

“We were very impressed with Blake’s background of strong leadership roles, as well as his transparency and management skills,” said Rosalie Newkirk, chair of the board. “He brings a wealth of knowledge and understanding in chamber, tourism, economic development, civic engagement and more that will serve as a great foundation to lead our organization forward.”

In his role as president in Hudson, Fry was responsible for the coordination of all organizational activities including programs, membership, employment, training and supervision of staff, long range planning, and total fiscal responsibilities. Prior to joining the Hudson Area Chamber, Fry spent 20 years in a variety of administrative capacities in higher education including government and media relations, economic development, emergency preparedness, and student affairs. He is active in numerous professional and civic organizations and is the current board chair of a six-state association of chamber professionals, Mid-America Chamber Executives.

“Serving as president of the Lee’s Summit Chamber is at the top of a very short list of opportunities that would lead to my leaving Hudson,” Fry said. “I have heard nothing but positive things about the Chamber and the direction of the city from family and friends that live or own businesses in Lee’s Summit. I could not be more excited about becoming part of a community I have visited and admired for decades.”

Fry holds numerous post-secondary degrees including a bachelor’s in political science from Wichita State University, a master’s in education from the University of Missouri-Kansas City, an MBA from Avila University, and a doctorate in education from Oklahoma State University. Blake and his wife Michele, a speech pathologist and Independence native, have two children, Abby and Liam.

Oktoberfest Preparations are Underway!

The Chamber’s 2018 Oktoberfest festival is set for Sept. 28-29, 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.

• 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.

• Home Brew Competition: home brewers serve up samples of their best brews in the People’s Choice tasting event from noon–3 p.m. Saturday.

Public registration to participate in the Home Brew Tasting, Baby Contest and Stein Hoisting Competition begins August 1 at LSoktoberfest.com.

For more information about sponsoring or volunteering, contact Stacy Needels, director of special events, at 816.524.2424 or sneedels@lschamber.com. Find additional details about the festival at LSoktoberfest.com.

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Back to School The Lee’s Summit Chamber Young Professionals are hosting a backpack and school supply drive August 1-15 benefiting Coldwater. Items being collected are backpacks, headphones, pens, pencils, crayons, colored pencils and boxes of tissues.

Donations can be dropped off at the following locations: Edward Jones-Joel Wilson, 410A SE 3rd St. Northwestern Mutual, 3600 Ralph Powell Rd., Ste. C Ballentine Insurance Agency, 16 SE 3rd St. Chamber Office, 220 SE Main St. Donors can enter to win a Downtown Lee’s Summit gift card and free day of co-working at Bridge Space.

Contact Stephanie Kusek, director of communications, with any questions at skusek@lschamber.com.

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Photos from the 50th Anniversary Luncheon The Chamber’s 50th Anniversary luncheon was held July 20 at The Emaline Ballroom and featured a panel of past Board Chairs through the decades including Dr. Dan Blackwell, Stan Atkinson, Steve Begshaw, Michele Spilker and Carolyn McKnight.

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Chamber Supports Blue Springs School District No-Tax-Increase Bond and Levy Fund Transfer The Lee’s Summit Chamber Board of Directors has endorsed the Blue Springs School District $99 million no-tax-increase bond issue and the no-tax-increase levy, which will be on the August 7 ballot. Board leaders believe this issue will help protect the longstanding legacy of educational excellence in the Blue Springs School District, which encompasses a number of students living in Lee’s Summit. The bond and levy will improve school security and enhance opportunities available to our students.

If passed, these bond dollars will provide enhancements across the school district which will include the addition of door access points, reinforced glass throughout the district, upgraded exterior lighting, a new visitor management system, panic buttons, and more surveillance cameras, along with enclosure of the campus of Blue Springs High School and the Library Media Centers.

In addition to the security measures, this bond will create a freshman wing at Blue Springs South High School, a new media center and student learning spaces at Blue Springs High School and multipurpose facilities at three elementary buildings. A number of maintenance projects also will be completed including new roofs, asphalt repairs, updated kitchen equipment and new HVAC units.

The transfer of funds from debt service to operating levy placed on the ballot will allow the Blue Springs School District to hire and retain quality staff and add staff where needed. These funds will also result in the allocation of technology resources so that all high school students will have a mobile learning device.

The bond and levy issue will not increase tax rates for taxpayers because the bonds are paid back over a span of years, resulting in improvements to schools.

Funding Missouri’s Transportation System 7:30-9 a.m. Friday, Aug. 24 MCC-Longview Mel Aytes Building 500 SW Longview Rd., Lee’s Summit Mark your calendar for a continental breakfast and presentations from the Missouri Chamber and MoDOT to learn more about HB 1460 and its impact on transportation infrastructure in Missouri.

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The 2018 Missouri General Assembly, fully aware of the desperate situation, passed HB 1460 which will increase the fuel tax by 10 cents over the next four years. Because of the tax increase, voters will cast ballots in November to either pass this measure or not. A number of area chambers encourage your support by becoming educated on the issue and voting this fall.

There is no cost to attend, but space is limited; RSVP required. RSVP to Matt Baird, director of business and governmental relations, at mbaird@lschamber.com.

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The Lee’s Summit Chamber supports the bond and levy issues put forth by the Blue Springs School District and we encourage the citizens of Blue Springs and Lee’s Summit, as well as our business community, to show their support for this bond and levy by voting yes on August 7. page 5

Ribbon Cutting Celebrations Ballentine Insurance Agency

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Ballentine Insurance Agency celebrated a ribbon cutting on July 2 at 16 SE 3rd St. in downtown Lee’s Summit.

On July 11, the Lee’s Summit Animal Shelter celebrated a ribbon cutting at 1991 SE Hamblen Rd.

At Ballentine Insurance Agency, their team leverages knowledge and experience to help you better understand your coverage options, whether that’s auto, home, renters, life, business insurance, etc. agents.farmers.com/mo/lees-summit/bret-ballentine

The animal shelter boasts brand new solar panels through a partnership with MC Power Companies and the City of Lee’s Summit. Thanks to Zach Burton, recent graduate of Lee’s Summit High School, for pushing this initiative. cityofls.net

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Solstice Senior Living of Lee’s Summit hosted a ribbon cutting on July 17 at 1098 NE Independence Ave. Solstice Senior Living is an active community centrally located near shopping, hospitals and attractions. Enjoy an all-inclusive lifestyle with spacious living, gardens, a salon, media room, fitness center and much more. solsticeseniorlivingleessummit.com

Member Renewals HuHot Mongolian Grill

HuHot Mongolian Grill celebrated a ribbon cutting on July 23 at its location at 632 NE M-291 Hwy. HuHot Mongolian Grill lets you customize your meal to be exactly the way you like it. More than 60 ingredients allow for thousands of delicious combinations including meats and seafood, noodles, rice, vegetables and dozens of sauce options. huhot.com

Trust & Will Center

On July 24, Trust & Will Center celebrated a ribbon cutting at its offices at 608 SW 3rd St. The family business is focused around Jennifer Marshall, an attorney concentrating her law practice in the areas of estate planning and probate law. She is licensed to practice in three states and has worked first-hand with hundreds of estates. trustandwillcenter.com

The following are member renewals and number of years they have been members.

City of Lee’s Summit 53 Dave Cross Buick|GMC 33 Lawler Gear Corporation 29 Atcheson Lawn & Landscape, Inc. 27 Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott 24 Wald & Co., Inc. 23 Technology Plus, Inc. 22 Carey Law Firm, LLC 20 Home Builders Association 19 Comfort Inn & Suites 17 Landmark 2 Skate Center, Inc. 17 Penmac, Inc. 17 Pfeifer Homes, Inc 17 Dynamic Displays, L.L.C. 16 Industrial Repair Technology, Inc. 16 Alissa’s Flowers & Interiors 15 US Bank-Douglas 15 Bank Midwest-Douglas 13 Jefferson Health Care 12 The Emaline Ballroom, Inc. 12 Central Bank of the Midwest-Arborwalk 11 Hillcrest Transitional Housing of EJC 11 Aircraft Electronics Association 10 B Positively Promoting U, inc.

10 Lee’s Summit Kiwanis Club 10 Olsson Associates 10 Rockhill Orthopaedic Specialists, Inc. 10 Destination Home Team Realtors 9 Embrace the Grape Beverage Catering 9 Floyd R. Brown Jr. & Company 9 Five Petals 7 Heart of America Council, Boy Scouts of America 7 T-Bones Deli & Meat Market 7 Patricia E Jones Allergy & Asthma Center 6 Tarmac International Inc. 6 Plexus Worldwide-Goe 4 TLC Family Dentistry 4 Lee’s Summit Tribune 3 Republic Services 3 T & W Steel Company, Inc. 3 International Builders & Consultants 2 Jazzy B’s Diner 2 Llywelyn’s Pub 2 Mize Houser & Co. PA 2 Special Olympics Missouri 2 Summit Pediatric Therapy Corp.

2 Thilges & Bernhardt, Attorneys at Law, LLC 2 BPM Dance Complex 1 Midwest Aortic & Vascular Institute 1 Susan’s World of Dance 1 The Grove at Lee’s Summit, LLC 1

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Ribbon Cutting Celebrations continued...

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Tropical Smoothie Cafe celebrated a ribbon cutting on July 25 at 910B NW Blue Pkwy. in Summit Fair.

On July 26, Edward Jones-Joseph Hyde hosted a ribbon cutting at 3550 NE Ralph Powell Rd., Ste. 200.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe’s menu boasts bold, flavorful smoothies with a healthy appeal, all made-to-order from the freshest ingredients. They also offer a number of toasted wraps, sandwiches, flatbreads and more. tropicalsmoothiecafe.com

Whether you’re planning for retirement, saving for college for children or grandchildren, or just trying to protect the financial future of the ones you care for the most, Joseph Hyde will work with you to develop specific strategies to help you achieve your goals. edwardjones.com/joseph-hyde

TRIVIA NIGHT 7-9 P.M. MONDAYS

Parents of school-aged children in Lee’s Summit take note and get ready to save some green. Beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 4, and running through midnight Sunday, Aug. 5, school apparel, supplies and many electronics will not be subject to city and state sales tax.

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• Clothing – articles having a taxable value of $100 or less • School supplies – not to exceed $50 per purchase • Computer software – taxable value of $350 or less • Personal computers – not to exceed $1,500 • Computer peripheral devices – not to exceed $1,500 • Graphing calculators – not to exceed $150 For more information, visit the Missouri Department of Revenue website at dor.mo.gov/business/sales/taxholiday.

Member News & Events Longtime educator, community leader to head Pro Deo Elaine Metcalf, who spent more than 15 years in education with the Lee’s Summit R-7 School District, has been named the executive director of Pro Deo Youth Center – a relational organization providing resources, programming and one-on-one support for local, at-risk teens in Lee’s Summit.

Metcalf will begin her position August 1. Board President Hope Davis said she and the entire Pro Deo board are thrilled to bring on a director the caliber of Metcalf.

“Elaine’s organizational leadership, extensive education background and experience working collaboratively within the community make her well positioned to lead the organization into the future,” Davis said.

Prior to coming to Pro Deo, Metcalf spent seven years as the principal of the Summit Technology Academy at the Missouri

Innovation Campus. In that role, she supervised all STA staff, worked one-on-one with students, handled policies and programming and enhanced instructional programming.

From 2002-2014, Metcalf was the R-7 Career & Technical Coordinator for the district, handling Perkins and other grant applications and approvals, budgeting and other purchasing duties.

Metcalf holds a Bachelor of Science and Master of Art from Truman State University, an Education Specialist in School Administration certification from UCM and a Doctorate in Education from William Woods University.

“I am excited to lead and grow the mission of Pro Deo by providing a safe and caring environment for our youth,” Metcalf said. “All teens deserve a place where they fit in and can be surrounded by caring adult advocates; Pro Deo is just that place in our community.”

Grab your tickets for Summit Theatre Group’s “Shrek the Musical!”

The abundant cast and mesmerizing costumes will showcase perhaps the biggest and boldest show in Summit Theatre Group’s history, “Shrek the Musical!”

Directed by Lee’s Summit West theater teacher Brad Rackers, “Shrek the Musical” is based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film and brings all the beloved characters you know from the film to life on stage and proves there’s more to the story than meets the eyes (and ears).

“Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek...” And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Throw in a short-tempered bad guy, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you’ve got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there’s one on hand, and his name is Shrek.

“Shrek the Musical” runs Aug. 10-11 at 7:30 p.m. and Aug. 12 at 2:30 p.m. at Lee’s Summit West High School. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors/students and a $44 family pack for four tickets is available. Tickets can be purchased at summittheatre.org or at both Lee’s Summit Hy-Vee Stores.

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August Networking Opportunities & Seminars

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

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Join us from 4:30–6 p.m. Thursday, August 9 for a Chamber After Hours event at MC Power Companies, Inc., 4031 NE Lakewood Way.

Join us from 7:30–8:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 28 for Chamber Before Hours at Bridge Space, 210 SW Market St.

Check out MC Power for some fun with fellow Chamber members before you head home. They’ll have plenty of beer, wine and yummy hors d’ouerves to go around.

Also be sure to bring your business cards and enter to win some door prizes, and take a tour of their facilities.

Start your day at one of the most recently renovated places in downtown Lee’s Summit...Bridge Space! The former post office building has been transformed into a modern co-working space. Enjoy breakfast treats and door prizes, as well as a bit of witty conversation!

11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Friday, August 17 Paradise Park, 1021 NE Colbern Rd. Speaker: Joe Snook, Lee’s Summit Parks & Recreation

Managing Your Digital Presence 4-5 p.m. | August 7 | Missouri Innovation Campus Speaker: Kari Simpson, Digital Marketing, Inc.

Learn about all of the Lee’s Summit Parks & Recreation projects that have been recently completed, as well as what’s next. Administrator Joe Snook will also discuss long-range plans and the overall impact LSPR has on the community.

Kari Simpson will join us to discuss the importance of a well-planned and optimized website, as well as the importance of being on the first page of search and map results. She’ll also tie in the advantages of social marketing and what it can do for your business.

Reservations are required and must be made online at LSchamber.com, or by calling 816.524.2424. Deadline is noon Monday, August 13.

Simpson will highlight the latest ideas and innovations of online, print and mobile marketing, technology and management of the online ecosystem.

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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 page1010

Welcome to Our Newest Members Angi’s Art LLC Angi Landis 4801 NE FAIRWAY HOMES DRIVE LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64064 (816) 853-4491 E: angi@angisart.com angisart.com Cornerstone Dermatology & Surgery Group Natalie Fieleke 601A NW O’BRIEN ROAD LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64063 (816) 287-1528 F: (343) 503-0640 E: hello@cornerstonedermatology.com cornerstonedermatology.com Embers Candle Bar Shara, Bailee, Vicki Derks 315 SE DOUGLAS STREET LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64063 (816) 719-3941 E: info@emberscandlebar.com emberscandlebar.com

Money Mailer of Eastern Jackson County Bill Keith 1309 ROLLING DRIVE GREENWOOD, MO 64034 (816) 865-6245 F: (816) 749-4664 E: bkeith@moneymailer.com moneymailer.com RCA Group Russ Cline 621 NE WOODS CHAPEL ROAD LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64064 (913) 244-4690 E: russ@rcagroup.com rcagroup.com Seventh Wave Insurance Mindy Hall 410 SE 3RD STREET, SUITE 106D LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64063 (816) 207-0097 F: (816) 207-0098 E: mindy@seventhwaveinsurance.com seventhwaveinsurance.com

Simplified Business Solutions Mike Dillingham 6906 EAST 140TH TERRACE GRANDVIEW, MO 64030 (816) 777-7097 E: mike@sbsllckc.com sbsllckc.com U-LOAD-IT Dumpsters Inc Aaron Stienstra PO BOX 301 GREENWOOD, MO 64034 (816) 537-5623 E: aaron@uloaditkc.com uloaditkc.com Wings 4 Water Chris Turney 2917 SW LEWIS CIRCLE LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64081 (816) 304-0431 E: Wings4WaterKC@gmail.com facebook.com/W4WKC/

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

Special thanks to our 2018 Chamber Golf Classic Sponsors

Advanced Surgical Associates, LLC • Aircraft Electronics Association • Budget Blinds of Lee’s Summit Chinnery Evans & Nail, P.C. • Dynamic Displays • Great Southern Bank • Kansas City Real Estate Lee’s Summit Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram •Our Lady of the Presentation Catholic School Paradise Park • SERVPRO of Lee’s Summit • Sleep Number • Summit Lawn and Landscape Summit Square Apartments • Weed Man • Xcel Roofing

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August 2018 Calendar August 1 • 4 p.m., Ribbon Cutting, Shredd & Shreddlicious, 129 SE 3rd St August 2 • 7:30 a.m., Health & Human Services Committee meeting, John Knox Village-Manhattan Room, 1001 NW Chipman Rd August 7 • 4 p.m., Recess for Success TOPIC: Managing Your Digital Presence PRESENTER: Kari Simpson, Digital Marketing, Inc. LOCATION: Missouri Innovation Campus, 1101 NW Innovation Pkwy SPONSOR: Legacy Mergers & Acquisitions August 8 • 8 a.m., Business Development Council, Depot • Noon, Ambassador Committee meeting, Depot • 4 p.m., Ribbon Cutting, Summit Square Apartments, 789 NW Donovan Rd August 9 • 7:30 a.m., Executive Committee meeting, Depot • 4:30-6 p.m., Chamber After Hours, MC Power Companies, Inc., 4031 NE Lakewood Way August 10 • 8 a.m., Oktoberfest Committee meeting, Depot August 15 • Noon, Board of Directors meeting, The Emaline Ballroom, 616 SW 3rd St August 16 • 5:30 p.m., Chamber Young Professionals Royals Game & Tailgate, Kauffman Stadium, 1 Royal Way August 17 • 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Monthly Membership Luncheon LOCATION: Paradise Park, 1021 NE Colbern Rd SPEAKER: Joe Snook, Lee’s Summit Parks & Recreation SPONSOR: Weed Man August 21 • 4 p.m., Ribbon Cutting, Summit Detail, 2501 NE Independence Ave August 22 • 4 p.m., Chamber Young Professionals Committee meeting, Stuey McBrew’s, 321 SE Main St • 4 p.m., Business Field Trip, Reinhart Foodservice, 290 Thompson Dr August 24 • 7:30 a.m., MO Fuel Tax Forum, MCC-Longview–Mel Aytes Education Center, 500 SW Longview Rd August 28 • 7:30-8:30 a.m., Chamber Before Hours, Bridge Space, 210 SW Market St August 29 • Noon, Membership Committee meeting, Depot • 3:30 p.m., Chamber 101: Get Plugged In, Paradise Park, 1021 NE Colbern Rd September 6 • 7:30 a.m., Health & Human Services Committee meeting, Village Hospice at John Knox Village, 400 NW Murray Rd • 4 p.m., Ribbon Cutting, Seventh Wave Insurance, 410 SE 3rd St., Ste 106D

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