August 2014 Chamber Link

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The Lee’s Summit Chamber Board of Directors endorsed the passage of Question 7-Constitutional Amendment for 10 Year 3/4 cent Transportation Sales and Use Tax, which will be on the August Election Ballot. See page 2 for details...

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2014 BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS Carolyn McKnight, Ed.D., Chair University of Central Missouri Joe Stasi, Chair-Elect Saint Luke’s East Hospital Vicky Cundiff, Treasurer Weed Man-Turfs Up Bob Glaser, Chair Emeritis Summit Bank of Kansas City VICE CHAIRS Jeff Sullivan, Community Development Commerce Bank Rosalie Newkirk, Membership Development HSMC Orizon LLC Brian Hutchin, Business & Economic Development UMB Bank BOARD MEMBERS John Brown Hollis + Miller Architects Jon Garlow Wells Fargo Advisors Trisha Goodale Pulaski Bank Home Lending Rodney McBride John Knox Village Paul McClain Freedom Wealth Advisors Lesley McKeone Spilker, McKeone & Nelson PC Cindy Miller Columbia College - Kansas City Tyler Morehead Morehead Agency LLC Chip Moxley Tingle Flooring Dr. Matt Niewald Matt A. Niewald, DDS Colleen Sliffe Carrow Real Estate Services KC Kelly Spencer Bank of Lee’s Summit Terry Trafton Lakewood Counseling TMC Molly Wichman Life Transformation Fitness Jeremy Wood Cinematic Visions EX-OFFICIO Steve Arbo City of Lee’s Summit Carl Chinnery, Legal Counsel Chinnery, Evans & Nail, PC Dr. David McGehee R-7 School District Dr. Kirk Nooks MCC-Longview 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 Sue McMilian, Administrative Assistant Nedra Hoover, Bookkeeper Marilyn Pemberton, Part-time Assistant

Chamber Endorses Question 7 – Constitutional Amendment for a 10 Year 3/4 Cent Transportation Sales and Use Tax The Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors endorsed the passage of Question 7 - Constitutional Amendment for 10 Year 3/4 cent Transportation Sales and Use Tax, which will be on the August Election Ballot.

If the measure passes, it is estimated to raise $5.6 billion over a ten year period for: • 400 bridge projects • a 6-lane Interstate 70 across Missouri • 3,200 miles of road resurfacing • 29 interchange improvements • 7 upgrades to port facilities • 14 railway projects • 23 airport improvements • 61 bike trail & sidewalk projects Over $50 million in projects are specifically slated for the Lee’s Summit area and include: • improving the South 291/50 highway interchange in conjunction with the City’s $8 million contribution • improving the I-470/Route 50 interchange • improving the Lee’s Summit Airport • purchasing the Rock Island Rail Line corridor from KC to Pleasant Hill with funding contributions “Clearly Missouri’s transportation system has extensive and complex needs and Question 7 is designed to address these needs,” explained Dr. Carolyn McKnight, Chair of the Chamber Board. “A top priority of Question 7 is enhancing safety, especially on I-70. Besides improvements to I-70, Question 7 will stimulate economic development, improve deteriorated roads and bridges and provide alternative transportation systems for all Missourians.

Lee’s Summit and its citizens benefit directly if Question 7 passes. For example, we will see improvements in the South 291/50 interchange and the I-470/50 interchange. Because of the improvements we will see locally and across Missouri, the Chamber endorses Question 7.”

The Chamber encourages the citizens of Lee’s Summit to visit MoDOT’s website at modot.org/movingforward to learn more about Question 7.

Lee’s Summit and State Sales Tax Holiday is August 1-3 Parents of school-aged children in Lee’s Summit take note and get ready to save some green.

The Sales Tax Holiday is just around the corner.

Beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, August 1, and running through midnight Sunday, August 3, school apparel, supplies and many electronics will not be subject to city and state sales tax.

This is the seventh year that the City of Lee’s Summit will participate in the Sales Tax Holiday after the City Council overwhelmingly approved their participation in May of 2007, thereby waiving the city sales tax on those eligible back-to-school items. This means that items such as articles of clothing, supplies, computers, computer software and computer peripheral devices, and other electronic devices will receive the tax break.

For a complete listing of the items that are eligible for the sales tax exemption and the limits on certain items, check out the Missouri Department of Revenue website at http://dor.mo.gov/tax/business/ sales/taxholiday/school/.

Oktoberfest is Coming!

This highly anticipated community event is just around the corner, and NOW is the time to get involved! The 2014 Lee’s Summit Chamber Oktoberfest, presented by Pinnacle Bank, is set for September 26 & 27.

As members of the Chamber, a number of sponsorship packages are available to you that are not open to the public. Take advantage of the opportunity to market your business, and support the biggest Chamber fundraiser of the year.

There are sponsorship levels of all sizes to accommodate every business. To receive an electronic sponsorship packet just email Chrissy Symes, csymes@lschamber.com.

Kids Street booth applications and details are now available online at LSoktoberfest.com. This unique opportunity provides you with an affordable way to interact with the public in your very own booth.

With more than 75,000 expected attendees over the weekend, can your business really afford not to be a part of this amazing event?

For additional information about the festival, visit LSoktoberfest.com.

Is Your Information Correct?

Make sure to check your email August 6

It’s time to make sure your membership listing is correct as the Chamber begins the process of compiling information for the 2015 Membership Directory. Please watch for your verification form to arrive via e-mail to your primary representative on August 6.

You are strongly encouraged to review the verification form, note any changes, and return it to the Chamber office. As with any business listing, it is extremely important that your information is accurate. This is also a great time to review the list of categories to make sure your business is listed under the ones that best describe your business. page 3

2014 Cocktails & Caddies Golf Tournament

The Chamber’s popular all-women’s golf tournament (minus the caddies) celebrated its fifth year! This year’s tournament was July 11 at Teetering Rocks and the title sponsor was Lead Bank.

Ladies were asked to organize their team of three women. Then, at the tourney luncheon, the teams bid on their fourth player, a male, who was showcased in the LIVE AUCTION! The event included a fun and delicious luncheon, nine holes of golf, awards reception and cocktail party!

Additional tournament photos can be viewed online at facebook.com/lsummitchamber. page 4

Chamber Committee Highlight - Health Care The Chamber formed the Health Care Committee several years back when the health care industry was recognized as one of the fastest growing industries in Lee’s Summit.

Its mission is to educate and create opportunities within the Chamber that support the community’s health and wellness services and leverage these resources to benefit and attract businesses.

The Committee oversees production of the Health Care Directory annually, which lists all health care providers in Lee’s Summit and is mailed to every household in Lee’s Summit. It has also partnered with Legacy Park Community Center and its Birthday Bash each year, providing a Health Fair with free screenings from our members.

Each month, the committee meets at member businesses for speakers, tours and exchange of information from its members. Meetings are open to any chamber member and are held the first Thursday of the month at 7:30 a.m.

Jeffrey Williams, Heritage Companies is the 2014 Chair of the committee and has been involved with the group since its inception. To sign up to participate in this committee, just contact Nancy Bruns at the Chamber office.

Donation Made to One Good Meal Thanks to everyone who participated in our 2014 Chamber Golf Classic Online Auction. A portion of the proceeds was donated to One Good Meal.

Pictured to the left is Golf Task Force Chair Ashley Backhus and Roberta McArthur with One Good Meal.

The Chamber would also like to extend a special thank you to the tournament title sponsor, Summit Media Solutions, Inc.!

We look forward to another sellout crowd in 2015.

We accept all major insurance plans.

We offer same-day or next-day appointments.

For doctors you can trust, call us.

Family Care at Arbor Walk

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3600 NE Ralph Powell Rd., Ste. B, Lee’s Summit, MO 64064 • (816) 478-0111 To find a doctor or schedule an appointment call (816) 282-5060.

• Individual, Group and Family Counseling • Substance Abuse and Gambling Treatment

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• Child and Adolscent Services • Senior Services We accept most health insurance plans and Medicare.

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Ribbon Cutting Celebrations Summit Flooring & Turf

Village Cooperative of Lee’s Summit

On July 9, Summit Flooring & Turf, 1051 SE Century Drive, celebrated a ribbon cutting at their new location.

The Village Cooperative of Lee’s Summit hosted a ribbon cutting at their new office at 225 SW Noel Street, on July 15.

Summit Flooring & Turf is dedicated to excellence in providing the highest quality and service to exceed client expectations.

Their company is based on family traditions and principles and they take pride in developing lasting relationships. Summit Flooring & Turf believes their legacy is what they leave behind.

With respect to the environment, they take pride in leaving a small footprint, but lasting memories.

Village Cooperative senior housing communities are designed for active seniors, 55 plus, who want an entirely maintenancefree lifestyle with all the financial benefits of home ownership.

In a Village Cooperative, owners can enjoy a connection with their neighbors at one of the community activities or an afternoon with the grandchildren in their own home.

Summit Rehabilitation & Wellness Center

Gusto Coffee Shop

On July 16, Summit Rehabilitation & Wellness Center celebrated a ribbon cutting at their new much larger location, 110 NE Tudor Road.

Chamber Members welcomed the new owners of Gusto Coffee Shop, 3390 SW Fascination Drive, with a ribbon cutting on July 24.

Summit Rehabilitation & Wellness Center provides individualized treatment and fitness plans developed under a team approach. Their group of specialists can help shorten recovery time and decrease the chance of reoccurrence.

This treatment method is carried out in an environment appropriate for each person’s needs.

Gusto Coffee Shop’s mission is to provide premium coffee and personalized service to their friends in the Lee’s Summit and Longview community. Come experience a warm and inviting place where you can work, relax or be inspired.

Gusto is the social hub of the Longview area, and hosts many events throughout the week. Everything from local artists, musicians, meetings and private parties.

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Groundbreaking Celebration f’real foods

On July 17, f’real foods celebrated a groundbreaking for their new location at 2818 NE Independence Avenue. f’real foods is a fast-growing company that designs, sells, and markets authentic milkshakes, smoothies, and frozen cappuccino blended frozen beverages -- all made from real ingredients - ice cream, fruit, milk, and coffee. The f’real foods Customer Support Center moved to Lee’s Summit, MO, in February, 2011 with about 15 “f’realies”. Today, there are 42 f’realies working at our current facility with those numbers expected to triple in the coming years.

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Free Fall Petting Zoo

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Family Friendly Haunted Hayrides & Zombie Laser Tag Maze Fri & Sat evenings, Oct 3 - 25

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Member Renewals

City of Lee’s Summit 49 Don Kahan Motors 49 Bledsoe Rentals-North 40 Truman Medical Center Lakewood 34 Lee’s Summit Economic 28 Development Council Time Warner Cable Business Class 28 CK Enterprises, Inc. 27 Lawler Gear Corporation 25 Fairfield Inn of Lee’s Summit

20 Pavestone Company 19 ServiceMark Telecom, L.L.C. 19 Technology Plus, Inc. 18 Blue Ridge Bank and Trust Co.-Chipman 12 IRT, Inc. 12 Midwest Gastroenterology Partners, PC 12 Custom Eyes 11 Douglas Tire & Auto Service 11 DVA Enterprises, Inc. 11 The Carlyle Retirement Residence 11 WinterStone Golf Course 11 Home Video Studio of Lee’s Summit 9 SERC Physical & Hand Therapy 9 Summit Strength Physical Therapy, L.L.C. 8 White | Goss 8 Arvest Bank - 150 Highway 7 Lee’s Summit Subaru 7 SNAP Fitness-Lemans Lane 7 Summit Plastic Surgery & Medspa 7 Aircraft Electronics Association 6 B Positively Promoting U, inc.

6 Lee’s Summit Kiwanis Club 6 Olsson Associates 6 Runkle Real Estate 6 Summit Art 6 Cinematic Visions 5 Creative World School-Lee’s Summit 5 Floyd R. Brown Jr. & Company 5 Greg Olinger Financial & Insurance Services 5 Historic Space at The Stanley 4 Realty Executives of Kansas City-- 4 Steve Summers Arvest Bank – Douglas 2 Independence Events Center 2 Insperity 2 Lee’s Summit Center for 2 Women’s Wellness McGrath Heating & Cooling 2 Raising the Bar Liquors 2 Tarmac International Inc. 2 The Law Office of Lisa A. Hansen, LLC 2 Turn the Page Online Marketing 2 Door Systems Inc. 1 Edson Research, LLC 1 Elite Barter Group LLC 1 Gold n Designs 1 Legacy Christian Church 1 Marilyn Arnold Designs 1 N2 Publishing - Neighborhood Publications 1 On-Point Career Strategies 1 Prime Commercial Real Estate 1

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Member News & Announcements Lee’s Summit Economic Development Names New President/CEO Lee’s Summit Economic Development Council recently announced that Rick McDowell has been named as the organization’s President and CEO. The announcement was made during the LSEDC’s Annual Meeting. McDowell fills the role vacated by Jim Devine, who retired in May. McDowell comes to the LSEDC from his role of Executive Director at the Liberty Economic Development Corporation, where he has served for the past 2 years. “The Executive Committee engaged in a rigorous search for a new President and were pleased at the caliber of the individuals who expressed an interest and asked for consideration,” said Brad Cox, LSEDC chair of the board. “We are very pleased to have someone with Rick’s background and experience to lead our organization and look forward to putting that experience to work on behalf of Lee’s Summit.”

McDowell has more than 35 years of experience in economic development in a career that spans employment with the Missouri Department of Economic Development; the Columbia Regional Economic

Development, Inc.; KPMG, LLP; and PricewaterhouseCoopers, in addition to his tenure with the Liberty EDC. Bob Marcusse, President & CEO of the Kansas City Area Development Council (KCADC), said: “Rick McDowell will be a wonderful President for the LSEDC. I have been privileged to work with Rick for many years and know him to be a leader, a consensus builder, and a great collaborator. Rick McDowell and Lee’s Summit have a bright future together.”

McDowell began the transition from Liberty to Lee’s Summit immediately, participating in LSEDC’s Annual Meeting and an economic development strategic planning session between LSEDC and City Council on July 31. He will be on board full time at the LSEDC beginning August 1, 2014.

Office Products Alliance Acquires Basic Business Products Office Products Alliance, the independent office products dealer in the Kansas City area, announced the acquisition of Basic Business Products, located in Kansas City, Kan. The acquisition complements OPA’s existing focus on superior customer service and buy local approach. The transaction follows OPA’s acquisition of Express Business Supply in 2012 as well as other independent dealers over

the last four years. As a result of OPA’s aggressive growth activities, they are now the largest independent office products supplier in the Kansas City Area.

“We offer our partners everything they need to outfit their office from pencils and pens to toner and files, as well as a full floor of furniture,” said Mark Whitlow, OPA president and owner. “We do all these things for our partners and at the same time we do this at very competitive pricing, which helps both companies succeed.

Lifestyle Publications Launches Several New Publications Lifestyle Publications has added several new community focused publications to its growing media family. The publishers and design team that started five years ago with Leawood Lifestyle, and grew to include Lee's Summit Lifestyle, Johnson County Lifestyle and Northland Lifestyle now produce 18 magazines each month.

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The newest additions include One Fourteen Lifestyle (Dallas), Fishers Lifestyle (Indianapolis), Cape Ann Lifestyle (Boston) and Chesterfield Lifestyle (St. Louis). Several graphic designers have been added to the company's team this year in order to help manage this growth.

Member News & Announcements City of Lee’s Summit Hires Chief of Police After a national search and extensive interviews with staff and community-wide stakeholders, the City of Lee’s Summit announced the selection of W. Travis Forbes as the new police chief.

Forbes will join the City on September 2, 2014 after having served in law enforcement for 22 years for the City of Independence, Mo., most recently as deputy police chief since 2013.

“I am excited about the opportunity to work in the growing, future-focused community of Lee’s Summit,” said Forbes. ”The Lee’s Summit Police Department is a high-quality, professional organization that is well respected in the law enforcement community. I look forward to working with the

public, local government, businesses, civilian employees, and officers to maintain a safe and desirable City for all to thrive in,” said Forbes.

In regard to hiring Forbes, Lee’s Summit City Manager Stephen Arbo said, “Travis currently serves one of the largest law enforcement agencies in the Kansas City metropolitan area. As our City continues to grow both in population and commercial activity, it is important to have a leader familiar with a larger city and organization.”

Forbes has a Master of Public Administration from the University of Nebraska at Omaha and a Bachelor of Science in Management/Human Resources from Park University. He also has attained additional training from the International Association of Chiefs of Police, and areas focused on problem-oriented policing, effective media relations, government supervision, and grant funding.

Tamashii Black Belt Academy Shares Lessons with Students in LS R-7 Extended School Year Pogram It may look like simple kicking and punching, but for students in the Lee’s Summit R-7 extended school year program, these moves are anything but simple.

Kyoshi Hanson and Andrew Kreicbergs of Tamashii Black Belt Academy challenged the students not only physically, but also mentally by working on focus and attention.

“During the karate lesson students gained a tremendous sense of self-confidence,” said Kay Rader, R-7 teacher.

In many areas of their lives they are struggling, but during their time with Kyoshi and Andrew they were achieving. When the students learned how to punch or kick, or even duck and jump, the level of achievement and happiness that they got was just amazing.”

Kyoshi Hanson provides karate lessons in several of the special-education classrooms in the school district year round, shares self-control and anti-bullying lessons at many schools and leads a Saturday morning adaptive karate classes at her dojo.

Have news about you or your business that you would like to share?

Send press releases and photos for consideration to gseibel@lschamber.com

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August Networking Opportunities & Seminars

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

chamber erhours t f a Socialize Build Business

BEFORE HOURS

Brew up Business

Join fellow Chamber members on August 14 from 4:30–6 p.m. for Chamber After Hours at Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, 56 NE Sycamore Street.

Start your day off with Summit Theatre Group on August 26 from 7:30–8:30 a.m. at MCC-Longview’s Cultural Arts Center, 500 SW Longview Rd.

Get ready for football season, because they are having a tailgate event featuring BBQ and Chiefs ticket giveaway.

It’s Breakfast in the Black Box (a little theatre terminology to get you in the spirit)! Take this opportunity to network, learn a little bit about Lee’s Summit’s local theatre, tour the amazing venue of MCC-Longview’s Cultural Arts Center and enjoy a delightful breakfast to start your day.

Come end your day on a high note as you socialize and build your business.

August 15 • 11:30 a.m. –1 p.m.

Adams Pointe Conference Center, 1400 NE Coronado Drive Presenter: Chris Kuehl, Armada Corporate Intelligence What happened to that 2014 break out for the economy?

Wasn’t the Polar Vortex the end of our problems? As so often happens we managed to encounter some additional headwinds - oil scares, geopolitics, sags in sectors that were supposed to grow. What does the rest of the year look like? Will retail save us or will the election sink us?

These are the questions that inquiring minds want to know.

Join us as Chris Kuehl, Managing Director for Armada Corporate Intelligence shares his insight and expertise for this interesting and informative luncheon!

Reservations can be made online at lschamber.com, under the Calendar of Events tab, or by calling 816-524-2424.

Deadline is August 13 at noon. Registration is required.

The Game has Changed...

August 5 | 3:30–4:30 p.m. | John Knox Village, Manhattan Rm Presenters: Curt Northup, Business Partner Marketing Coach Whether you see signs of life in the economy or think the worst is yet to come, there’s no question that the game has changed for all of us in business.

Customers have changed in ways that are leaving marketers and sales people puzzled. They are trying to figure out what has happened, what is happening, and what is going to happen.

What is your business’s biggest enemy during this ongoing change? It’s commoditization. Let’s take some time to understand commoditization and ways to avoid its trap.

Luncheon Sponsor: Weed Man - Turf’s Up

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

Welcome to Our Newest Chamber Members Conley, Richard (Dick) & Doris Richard (Dick) Conley 325 SE CHATHAM COURT LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64082 (816) 537-3350 E: ddconley1932@att.net

Shirley Olson

2510 NW ASHURST DRIVE LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64081 (816) 729-2543 E: solson914@yahoo.com

Quist Engineering Inc.

Dextera Corporation

Michael Keller Joseph Thomas 3949 PENDER DRIVE SUITE 330 FAIRFAX, VA 22030 (703) 385-7242 F: (206) 426-6485 E: miksonk@yahoo.com dextera-online.com

Dietrich’s Restaurant

Randy & Becky Schulenberg 1313 NE DOUGLAS STREET LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64086 (816) 524-5307 E: rcschulenberg@gmail.com

Robert Walquist 821 NE COLUMBUS STREET LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64063 (816) 550-5675 E: rwalquist@quistengineering.com quistengineering.com

Tamashii Black Belt Academy Linda Hanson 709 NE WOODS CHAPEL ROAD LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64064 (816) 554-8275 E: l.hanson@tbb-academy.com tbb-academy.com

Turk for Congress

Jacob Turk 410C SE 3RD STREET, STE 105 LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64063 (816) 524-6723 E: jacob@turkforcongress.com turkforcongress.com

Glory MMA & Fitness

James Krause 823 NW COMMERCE DRIVE LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64086 (816) 524-7463 E: jameskrause2@gmail.com glorymmaandfitness.com

LAKEWOOD FAMILY BIRTHPLACE Where every delivery is special.

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B Positively Promoting U Shirley Boyer Promotional Products Embroidered and Screen Printed Apparel

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Company Uniforms Safety Programs Awards & Motivational Gifts Business Cards Marketing/Logo Consulting

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Wealth Insight LLC

Anthony Lawrence, Sr. 29210 EAST 161ST STREET PLEASANT HILL, MO 64080 (913) 707-7177 F: (816) 875-4807 E: anthony@wealthinsight.net wealthinsight.net

Mark Wiesemann Real Estate LLC RE/MAX Heritage Mark Wiesemann 1900 NW SOUTH OUTER ROAD BLUE SPRINGS, MO 64015 (816) 914-2845 F: (816) 224-8648 E: mark@markwiesemann.com markwiesemann.com

For a complete list of Chamber members visit, lschamber.com or download the FREE LS Chamber smartphone app (available for iPhone and Android).

August 2014 Calendar August 5 • 3:30–4:30 p.m., Recess for Success TOPIC: The Game has Changed...

PRESENTER: Curt Northup, Business Partner Marketing Coach LOCATION: John Knox Village - Manhattan Room

220 SE Main St. • Lee’s Summit, MO 64063

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August 6 • Noon, Ambassador Committee meeting, Depot • 4 p.m., Ribbon Cutting - Glory MMA & Fitness, 823 NW Commerce Drive August 7 • 7:30 a.m., Health Care Committee meeting, Americare at SummitView Terrace, 12101 E Bannister Rd August 11 • 7:30 a.m., Executive Committee meeting, Depot August 14 • 8 a.m., Visitors Council meeting, Powell Gardens,

1609 NW US 50 Highway • 4:30-6 p.m., Chamber After Hours - Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, 56 NE Sycamore Street August 15 • 11:30 a.m., Monthly Membership Luncheon PRESENTER: Chris Kuehl, Armada Corporate Intelligence LOCATION: Adams Pointe Conference Center, 1400 NE Coronado Drive, Blue Springs, MO 64015 SPONSOR: Weed Man - Turf’s Up August 19 • 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Chamber Young Professionals Networking Luncheon, Equity Bank, 301 SE Main Street • 3:30-5 p.m., Chamber 101: Get Plugged In, Paradise Park, 1021 NE Colbern Road August 20 • Noon, Board of Directors meeting, Emaline Ballroom, 616 SW 3rd Street August 22 • 7:30 a.m., Governmental Relations Committee meeting, John Knox Village - Manhattan Room August 26 • 7:30-8:30 a.m., Chamber Before Hours, MCC-Longview’s Cultural Arts Center, 500 SW Longview Rd. sponsored by Summit Theatre Group August 27 • Noon, Membership Committee meeting, Depot August 28 • 8 a.m., Oktoberfest Committee meeting, Depot • 4 p.m., Open House / Ribbon Cutting - Precision Dental, 3379 NE Ralph Powell Road (open house until 6 p.m.)

2014 Partners GOLD

Great Southern Bank Humana Health KCP&L Lee’s Summit Medical Center Reinhart Foodservice Tingle Flooring

SILVER

Bank of Lee’s Summit Discover Vision Centers HSMC Orizon, LLC John Knox Village Lead Bank Lee’s Summit Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram Mazuma Credit Union Metcalf Bank Paradise Park Saint Luke’s East Hospital Sprint Steppin’ Out – The Studio Summit Bank of Kansas City The Wilson Group, Inc. Truman Medical Center Lakewood University of Central Missouri Wal-Mart Zoetis

BRONZE

B Positively Promoting U, Inc. Bank of Kansas City First Federal Bank. FSB KC Metro Insurance Lakewood Counseling TMC Lee’s Summit Journal Missouri Assciation of Trial Attorneys Missouri Central Credit Union Parker Swearngin LLP Simmons First National Bank Technology Plus Inc. Weed Man – Turf’s Up