December 2013 Chamber Link

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Yours Truly,

2013 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Looking Ahead to 2014...

Be the Champion As Chair of the Board, I am deeply honored to serve a vibrant, innovative Chamber of Commerce in a community that values a strong foundation of civic leadership, excellent educational institutions and a diverse business network.

As we embark on 2014, I look forward to engaging with you our vision to be the “champion” for the Lee’s Summit business community.

Being a champion involves understanding the current challenges facing our Lee’s Summit businesses and creating a portfolio of resources to foster growth. The Chamber board of directors, staff, and the organization’s many committees work tirelessly to promote and provide successful programming, while simultaneously crafting new initiatives to meet your business’s needs in a tough economy. As a Chamber member, I invite you to participate in one of the Chamber’s business and professional development programs, including: “Wake Up to Success,” “Recess for Success,” “Lead Groups,” “Leadership Lee’s Summit” and “Boost Lee’s Summit.” Such programs provide great opportunities to obtain valuable tips and tools to enhance your business and personal life.

A champion also spearheads initiatives for advocacy and networking opportunities to expand a web of connections locally and beyond. Please consider one of many committees: Membership, Ambassadors, Governmental Relations, Education, Visitors Council, Young Professionals, Healthcare or Business Development Council, as an opportunity to apply your skills while contributing to a strong Chamber, community and governmental relationships. In addition, networking serves as a vital component for a successful community.

The networking events, including Monthly Luncheons, Before and After Hours, and Oktoberfest provide you with opportunities to promote, engage, and meet new members. Most important, you will acquire a network of friends that will last a lifetime.

I am grateful and excited about the opportunity to serve as your 2014 Chair of the Board and want to say “thank you” to my family, colleagues and Chamber friends for their support. I also appreciate the dedication from our board, staff, committees and, particularly, your commitment to being champions in making Lee’s Summit a great place to work, live and raise a family.

Yours Truly, Carolyn P. McKnight, Ed.D. 2014 Chair of the Board University of Central Missouri

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 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

Rosalie Newkirk, Vice Chair of Membership Development HSMC Orizon LLC

Jeff Sullivan, Vice Chair of Community Development Bank Midwest

Brian Hutchin, Vice Chair of Business & Economic Development UMB Bank

Bill Baird Baird Group Real Estate

John Brown Hollis + Miller Architects

Jonathon 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

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

EX-OFFICIO BOARD MEMBERS

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

OUTGOING BOARD MEMBERS Kelly Spencer Bank of Lee’s Summit

Terry Trafton Lakewood Counseling Service TMC

Molly Wichman Life Transformations Fitness

John Beaudoin, Lee’s Summit Journal Diane Forte, Dean’s Trophies, Shirts & Awards Marcus Henley, Bukaty Companies Debbie Starke, Eastland Community Foundation Jeffrey Williams, Heritage Companies

Package Your Marketing Dollars for 2014 As you plan for the upcoming year, consider the opportunities that the Lee’s Summit Chamber provides you in promoting your business. Chamber partnerships are a unique marketing tool that reaches both Chamber member businesses as well as the local community.

With a Chamber partnership your business automatically gains the publicity and brand recognition you need, in a positive and receptive environment. Business and community leaders recognize and appreciate companies that help them gain knowledge and make important contacts.

We offer a limited number of Chamber Partnerships which allows you to combine all or some of our events into one package. We have created a menu from which you can customize your partnership. If you are already planning to participate in some of our events, a partnership package actually saves you money – and gives you great exposure on our weekly e-newsletters, Chamber Link and signage. To review partnership options email nbruns@lschamber.com.

All partner levels receive special recognition in the monthly Chamber Link, on the weekly email newsletter, on the webpage and on a special sponsor banner displayed at Chamber events, as well as at the Chamber office.

The deadline to sign up for the 2014 Partnership Packages is Friday, December 13, 2013. You can pay in 2013, or request an invoice in 2014 or after the first of the year, depending on your preference. If you have any questions, please contact Nancy Bruns, president, at your convenience, 816-524-2424 or nbruns@lschamber.com.

Shop Lee’s Summit Chamber Members this Holiday Season Need a last-minute gift or just don’t know what to buy that special person? The Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce has the solution.

The Chamber has a program that is beneficial to our members as well as the residents of our community.

The Chamber Gift Check program is an easy gift certificate program that offers versatile gift checks redeemable at any participating Chamber member.

A Chamber Gift Check may be purchased at the Chamber office, 220 SE Main Street in the historic train depot. Along with each check, a list of participating members is provided. The recipient can then redeem it at any participating Chamber business listed.

The FREE program provides a unique benefit to our members, and affords the consumer a choice to pay for any type of goods or services.

Chamber members and residents are encouraged to use Chamber Gift Checks as a gift-giving solution throughout the year and especially during the holiday season.

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By purchasing a Chamber Gift Check, consumers keep their shopping dollars local and gift-giving has never been easier. Chamber Gift Checks come in $10, $25 or $50 increments.

If you want to be added to the list of participating businesses contact Cathy Young at 816-524-2424.

Eastern Jackson County Retail Showcase & Pitch ON! Features BOOST Lee’s Summit Clients As part of the Global Entrepreneurship Week celebration (unleashingideas.org), five Lee’s Summit Chamber retail establishments, along with thirty other eastern Jackson County retail businesses participated in the first ever Retail Showcase and Pitch ON!. The event was held at the Hilton Garden Inn and hosted by BOOST Lee’s Summit, Grow Blue Springs, Independence Innovation Center, and the Chambers of Commerce of Oak Grove and Grain Valley.

The six local participating retail businesses were: Whistle Stop Coffee & Mercantile, Grains & Taps LLC, Marilyn Arnold Designs, Juicehead Media, Inc, Life Transformation Fitness.

Each of the retailers were able to pitch their business to a group of 14 sponsoring judges who identified the top three retailers. These top three retailers were then given the opportunity to pitch their business to over 250 attendees.

Whistle Stop Coffee & Mercantile earned their spot as the second place retailer in the competition (pictured right).

The night concluded with nearly $20,000 of commerce being transacted.

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Dec. 4, 2013 Annual Holiday Reception Longview Mansion • 5–7 p.m.

3361 SW Longview Road Please bring a non-perishable food item or a monetary donation to be given to a non-profit Chamber member.

Adults only, please.

Register online at lschamber.com under the Calendar of Events tab.

Ribbon Cutting Celebrations Saint Luke’s East Hospital Oncology Services Midwest Neurosciences Institute

Saint Luke’s East Hospital, 100 NE Saint Luke’s Boulevard, celebrated a ribbon cutting and open house with Chamber members on November 6.

On November 7, Midwest Neurosciences Institute at Lee’s Summit Medical Center, 2000 SE Blue Parkway, Suite 270A celebrated a ribbon cutting.

The center includes radiation therapy services, expanded medical oncology and infusion therapy services, as well as an Image Renewal Center, which provides wigs and other products and services specifically designed for cancer patients.

These neurosurgeons will perform minimally-invasive spinal surgery and general neurosurgery at Lee’s Summit Medical Center. The Midwest Neuroscience Institute physicians are board certified and schooled at some of the nation’s premier institutions.

Budget Blinds of Lee’s Summit

Save the Date: January 11, 2014 Community Health Fair The Chamber, in conjunction with Legacy Park Birthday Bash, will host a Community Health Fair on January 11 from 9-11:30 a.m. at Legacy Park Community Center, 901 NE Bluestem Road.

Chamber Members celebrated a ribbon cutting at the new Budget Blinds of Lee’s Summit location, 6 SW Third Street.

Budget Blinds is a custom window coverings franchise that offers convenient shop-at-home service for window coverings and home décor accessories. Vision, experience and commitment, have allowed them to thrive over the years and help thousands of customers create their dream home environments. page 6

This event is free and open to the public. The Health Fair consists of health information and free screenings from area hospitals and medical businesses.

If your business would like to offer a health screening booth please contact Chrissy Symes, csymes@lschamber.com no later than January 6.

Ask and You Shall Receive The Chamber is excited to announce that we have a special logo for our members. This new logo is a great way to identify yourself as a Chamber Member, and lend credibility to your business.

Want to use the new logo? Great! All you have to do is contact our Director of Communications, Gina Seibel, for a logo request form, fill it out and send it back. Gina can be reached at 816.524.2424 or gseibel@lschamber.com.

How the Lee's Summit Chamber Member logo can be used: • Email signature • Website • Online Newsletter • Print Ads More than 20 members are currently using the new Chamber Member logo, and we look forward to having many more!

Help Wanted...

Recently, the Chamber launched the new LSchamber. com website.

One new feature is the Job Posting and Job Search. With this addition Chamber Members may promote openings at no charge. The Chamber is pleased to offer this service to help our members, as well as residents looking for employment.

To take advantage of posting openings, a representative login and password are needed. If you are unsure of this information you may contact Cathy Young at cyoung@ LSchamber.com or 816.524.2424.

To view current openings at Chamber Member businesses visit LSchamber.com, click “Community”, then select the “Job Search” button.

Remember, LSchamber.com is a great resource that provides the most up-to-date membership directory, Chamber events calendar, committee lists and more.

Member Renewals

Blackwell, Nill & Francois, D.D.S. 40 Berry Jennings State Farm Insurance 39 Adelman Travel 33 ABI Corporation 28 Lee’s Summit Fire Fighters Local 2195 26 Longview Mansion, L.L.C. 25 National Research Center for College & 25 University Adm Talley’s T.G. Auto Body, Inc. 25 Coffelt Land Title, Inc. 24 General Elevator & Hydraulics, Inc. 23 Hy-Vee, Inc.-East 23 McDonald’s-PBI Industries, Inc. 23 Plastic Enterprises Co., Inc. 23 Integral Construction Services, Inc. 22 Monica’s School of Dance 21 Sean Murray 21 RCE-Lighting, Energy, & Technology 18 Stinson, Morrison & Hecker LLP 17 Space Center Kansas City, Inc. 17 Spilker McKeone & Nelson PC 14 The Auto Clinic 14 Hess Roofing Company 13 Office Depot 12 Professional Cleaning 12 RED Capital Holdings of Lee’s Summit 12 Santa Fe Glass Company 12 A & D Heating & Cooling 11 Adams Pointe Conference Center 11 American Foodservice 11 Costco Wholesale 11 Insurance & Benefits Group, L.L.C. 11 Lee’s Summit CARES 11 Prudential - Dynasty Financial Inc. 11 Celebration Party Rentals, Inc. 10 Hutton Glass Products, Inc. 10 Marshall’s Lawn Service, Inc. 10 Randy’s Lakeview Nursery & Stone 10 Summit Computer Solutions 10 US Bank-Douglas 10 Courier Printing 9 Studdard Relocation Services 9 Aurora Plastic and Hand Surgery 8 Farm Bureau Insurance-Wayne Burch, 8 LUTCF, CLF Affordable Elegance 7 Equity Bank Lee’s Summit North 7 Four Seasons Sunrooms 7 Rejuvenate Mind-Body Wellness Center 6 Catalyst Lending Inc. 5 LK Communications, L.L.C. 5 One Stop Handyman Shop 5 Pulaski Bank Home Lending 5 Summit Shoe Service, L.L.C. 5 Tingle Flooring 5 Xtreme Family Fitness & Gymnastics 5 Buffalo Wild Wings 4 Coffee News Lee’s Summit 4 Costa Vida Mexican Grill 4 Lee’s Summit Downtown Rotary Club 4 Power Group Companies 4 Realty Executives of Kansas City—Allen 4 The Law Office of Kelly, Symonds 4 & Reed LLC Executive Lending Group, L.L.C. 3 Freeland Photography 3 Heartland Brokerage Services 3 Mid-Continent Public Library- 3 Lee’s Summit Branch Americas Best Value Inn & Suites 2 Edward Jones – Sibbing 2 Heater Chiropractic, LLC 2 JobOne 2 Kathy Hughey 2 The G.R.E.A.T. Program 2 Kansas Asphalt, Inc. 1 Medical Group of Kansas City 1 Moyer & Moyer Insurance Agency, Inc. 1 Reader’s World 1 TelTheon Connections, LLC 1page 7

Advertising is just a Piece of the Marketing Pizza Pie On the first night of class, one of my university students asked me a question: what’s the difference between marketing and advertising? In the ad-agency world we toss these terms around a zillion times during the course of our business day. Still, I could definitely appreciate any degree of confusion or uncertainty when it comes to differentiating between those two words: marketing and advertising.

Because one of my agency clients was a national pizza chain, they would generously cater a first night of class pizza party. This quickly became a tradition embraced by all, including the university, which saw it for what it truly was, an ice breaker where everyone got to know one another while we reviewed the semester’s syllabus. It should come as no surprise when I tell you how I explained the difference between marketing and advertising to the student, and her classmates that night. I told them to think of marketing as a large pizza pie (work with me here - what college student doesn’t eat pizza at least several times a week? And here we all were, our desks arranged in a circle, devouring pizza).

Marketing, like pizza, is made up of individual slices.

There is a research slice, strategic planning slice, media planning & buying slice, public relations slice, community involvement slice, website development slice and a creative department slice. The slices (components) must not only work independently within the agency, but it is imperative that they work together.

Are you with me so far?

All the marketing components working together are how we arrive at formulating the right message.

One that will resonate with our target audience and therefore motivate them to take a desired action (shop, dine, buy, visit, etc.). The advertising expression of that message, which includes headline, copy, graphic content and logo treatment, is how we tell our story in a way that differentiates our product or service from our competition. In essence, marketing tells us what to say ,and advertising is the expression of how we say it.

Day-in and day-out, people are exposed to thousands of advertising messages in the form of a newspaper or magazine ad, a TV commercial, a radio spot, an outdoor board or interactive / online messaging.

Thousands of messages from the time we get up in the morning until we go to sleep at night. Therefore, if your advertising isn’t different, it amounts to marketing suicide.

Research helps us stay ahead of the competition by analyzing and interpreting the forces shaping consumer behavior. Research is about understanding what really matters to the common consumer; not what we think should matter to them, or what we’d like for them to care about. Marketing research allows us to

provide an objective voice, providing a much needed outside perspective that you won’t find internally; because, insiders tend to make assumptions that aren’t necessarily relevant when it comes to reflecting the consumer’s needs, wants, desires or evolving mind-set.

Why is this so important?

Well, to quote advertising pioneer Bill Bernbach, “You can say the right thing about a product and nobody will listen. You’ve got to say it in such a way that people will feel it in their gut. Because if you don’t feel it, nothing will happen.”

Yours Truly, Jim McKenna Community Brand Manager 816.524.2424 | jmckenna@lschamber.com

01.25.14

Annual Gala & Auction

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Member News & Announcements Lifestyle Publications Grows to New Office Space Lifestyle Publications, publishers of Lee’s Summit Lifestyle magazine, have moved their national corporate offices to the former Sun Publications building at I-435 and Metcalf in Overland Park. They will share space with the building owner.

Lifestyle Publications was founded in 2009 with the launch of Leawood Lifestyle. At that time they had three part and full-time employees. Four years later they produce and distribute 15 community-focused magazines around the country including: Lee’s Summit

Lifestyle, Johnson County Lifestyle and Northland Lifestyle, and they employ more than a dozen people. Their new address is just a few blocks from their former office and is located at 7373 W 107th Street in Overland Park.

Acting Police Chief Named for City of Lee’s Summit Lee’s Summit City Manager Stephen Arbo announced that Lee’s Summit Police Department Major Scott Lyons will be appointed as the Acting Police Chief after the January 17, 2014 retirement of Chief Joe Piccinini.

“Major Lyons will lead our Police Department well in the interim. He has a strong working knowledge of all primary functions of the Police Department and has shown great leadership skills implementing many important projects and programs,” said City Manager Arbo.

Major Lyons helped to spearhead the installation of the new emergency services radio upgrade for Lee’s Summit’s Public Safety personnel, as well as other departments, such as the Public Works and Water

Utilities departments. The radio communications project required a multi-departmental approach, seeking approval from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), working through numerous “special-use permit” zoning processes, and coordination with the technical communication consultants and contractors.

“This was a great test of leadership and ability to work with several different stakeholders on a very complex project,” said City Manager Arbo.

Police Chief Piccinini said about this upcoming appointment, “I am confident that Major Lyons will serve the Lee’s Summit community well during the interim period. We have a strong team of majors, captains, and sergeants who will continue providing a safe environment for our citizens under Major Lyons’ proven leadership.”

A national search will begin in February 2014 to fill the City’s police chief position permanently.

The Wonderful World of Christmas “The Wonderful World of Christmas”, presented by Monica’s School of Dance, Pinnacle Bank and 99.7 The Point, is set for December 21 and 22. The production will be at Lee’s Summit North High School, and tickets may be purchased online at monicaschoolofdance.com.

The show stars Santa, as he takes the audience on a magical tour through “Toyland, The Land of Sweets,

and Candy Cane Lane”. Experience the majesty of the Trans-Siberian Ballet. Witness the toys that come to life, the “Polar Express” and “The Parade of the Wooden Soldiers”. Look for appearances from Rudolph, Frosty the Snowman, the dancing Hippopotamus and more than 200 multi-talented singers and dancers.

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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December 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 fellow Chamber friends on December 12 from 4:30–6 p.m. for a Chamber After Hours at Henry’s Antiques, Collectibles & Tea Room, 401 SE Douglas. All guests can enjoy delightful cocktails and mocktails, plus savories and sweets made right in Henry’s kitchen.

Dreams & Goals...

What do Crayons have to do with it?

December 3 | 3:30–4:30 p.m. | John Knox Village Presenter - Dan Stalp, Sandler Training Ever wonder why certain careers have worked for you - and others have not? What you were made to do versus what you have been doing?

Often, our “career significance” has much to do with what we desired to be as children. That coupled with your life experiences can lead you to the perfect role.

Join us for this interactive session and walk away with action steps leading to what role is right for you!

Mingle, 209 SE Main Street, invites Chamber Young Professionals to join them on December 19 from 4:30-6 p.m., for a jolly good time! CYPs will have time to network, sport their best “festive” holiday sweater, and enjoy food and drinks! Make sure to attend this event, it was a CYP favorite last year! Mingle will provide the apps, but drinks will be on your own. CYPs is open to all members between the ages of 21-35.

Personal Control of Your Health Care Costs is Doable December 10 | 7:30-8:30 a.m. | John Knox Village - Courtyard B Presenter - Kristi Haskell, Vitality Expert

and Heather Klephfler, Nutritionist Health care costs continue to skyrocket. All of us are feeling it in our pocketbook.

This session will provide practical advice and real examples of ways in which you and your family can personally manage your health care and associated costs.

Two industry professionals - a personal training and nutrition specialist and an insurance industry specialist combine their expertise, equipping you with the ability to address healthcare costs and putting you back in the driver’s seat.

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

Friday, December 20 • 11:45 a.m.–1 p.m.

MCC-Longview, Campus Center Building, Lower Level, Cafeteria 500 SW Longview Road This month’s program is a surprise! Make plans to join us and get ready to have a great time!

Reservations can be made online at LSchamber.com under the Chamber Events tab, or by calling 816.524.2424. Deadline is December 18 at noon. Registration is required.

Sponsored by: Office Products Alliance

Welcome to Our Newest Members Adversign

Jeff Arbuckle 705B NE MELODY LANE LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64063 (816) 641-3841 E: adversign@kc.rr.com

Dana Arth CPA, LLC

Dana Arth, CPA 1308 NE WINDSOR DRIVE LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64086 (816) 434-7310 E: dana@danaarthcpa.com

Community Buying Group

Ben Rao 226 SE DOUGLAS, SUITE 204 LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64063 (816) 282-6310 F: (816) 282-6307 E: brao@communitybuyinggroup.com www.communitybuyinggroup.com

Discover Church

Mike Evans 1301 SW ARBOR WALK BL, STE B LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64082 (816) 213-1050 E: mike@discoverchurchkc.org www.discoverchurchkc.org

First State Bank Mortgage Todd Hedger 1639 NE DOUGLAS LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64086 (816) 434-7059 E: thedger@fsbfinancial.com www.toddhedger.com

Heartland Quality Heating & Cooling LLC

N2 Publishing - Neighborhood Publications

KC CORE, LLC

Personal Best

Jim & Becky Horlander 5 SW INDUSTRIAL DRIVE SUITE B LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64081 (816) 525-2031 E: jim@heartlandheatandcoolkc.com www.heartlandheatandcoolkc.com

Jason Moss, DC, CFE 7900 LEE’S SUMMIT ROAD LAKEWOOD CARE CENTER 1ST FLOOR KANSAS CITY, MO 64139 (816) 404-9120 F: (816) 404-9122 E: drmoss@kansascitycore.com www.kansascitycore.com

Lee’s Summit MSTA

Tori Barton 705B SE MELODY LANE PMB 155 LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64063 (816) 289-0123 E: tori.barton@leesummit.k12.mo.us

Mattress Firm

Wes Bridges 1748 NW CHIPMAN ROAD LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64081 (816) 347-8811 F: (816) 347-1889 E: wes.bridges@mattressfirm.com www.mattressfirm.com

Miller Lawn & Landscape Brett Miller PO BOX 1005 LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64063 (816) 737-8733 E: bmiller@millerlawn.com www.millerlawn.com

Gail Horman 805 SE 14th Street LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64081 (816) 510-1904 E: gail.horman@N2pub.com www.N2pub.com

Terri Romick 6005 NE KENSINGTON COURT LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64064 (816) 582-5483 E: terricpt@gmail.com www.personalbestlsmo.com

The Rebecca Grille

Amy & Noah Smith 3365 SW FASCINATION DRIVE LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64081 (816) 761-4500 F: (816) 761-4501 E: amy@therebeccagrille.com www.therebeccagrille.com

VDA Group LLC

Diane Seif 210 NW SPRUCE LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64064 (816) 478-9919 F: (816) 478-9921 E: dseif16@yahoo.com

For a complete list of Chamber members visit, LSchamber.com or download the FREE LS Chamber app page 11

December 2013 Calendar December 3 • 3:30–4:30 p.m., Recess for Success TOPIC: Dreams & Goals - What Do Crayons Have To Do With It? PRESENTER: Dan Stalp, Sandler Training LOCATION: John Knox Village - Manhattan Room

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

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December 4 • Noon, Ambassador Committee meeting, Depot • 5 p.m., Holiday Reception, Longview Mansion, 3361 SW Longview Road December 5 • 7:30 a.m., Health Care Committee meeting, Saint Luke’s East December 6 • 8 a.m., Council of the Chairs meeting, Depot December 9 • 4 p.m., Annual Gala Task Force meeting, Depot • 5-7 p.m., Anniversary Open House and Member Appreciation Day - Anytime Fitness, 316 NE M-291 Highway December 10 • 7:30-8:30 a.m., Wake Up to Success TOPIC: Personal Control of Your Health Care Costs is Doable PRESENTER: Kristi Haskell, Vitality Expert and Heather Klephfler, Nutritionist SPONSOR: Humana Health Plan, Inc LOCATION: John Knox Village - Manhattan Room December 12 • 7:30 a.m., Executive Committee meeting • 8 a.m., Visitors Council Committee meeting, Paradise Park, 1021 NE Colbern Road • 4:30-6 p.m., Chamber After Hours, Henry’s Antiques, Collectibles & Tea Room, 401 SE Douglas December 18 • Noon, Board of Directors Meeting, Longview Mansion, 1200 SW Longview Park Drive • 4 p.m., Ribbon Cutting - Body Renew Medical Group, 3600 NE Ralph Powell Rd, Suite E December 19 • 4:30-6 p.m., Chamber Young Professionals Holiday Hurrah, Mingle, 209 SE Main Street December 20 • 7:30 a.m., Governmental Relations Commitee meeting, John Knox Village -Manhattan Room • 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m., Monthly Membership Luncheon PROGRAM: Mystery Luncheon LOCATION: MCC-Longview, Campus Center Building, Lower Level, 500 SW Longview Road SPONSOR: Office Products Alliance December 25 • Chamber Office Closed for Holiday December 31 • Chamber Office Closed at Noon

Thanks for a great year! Yours

Truly,

Nancy Bruns, CCE, President | Mark Dickey, IOM, Vice President Gina Seibel, Director of Communications | Chrissy Symes, IOM Director of Special Events Cathy Young, IOM, Director of Member Services | Jim McKenna, Brand Manager Sue McMilian, Administrative Assistant | Nedra Hoover, Bookkeeper Marilyn Pemberton, Part-time Assistant

2013 Partners GOLD

American Foodservice Great Southern Bank Humana Health Plan, Inc. KCP&L Tingle Flooring

SILVER

Bank of Lee’s Summit Dean’s Trophies, Shirts & Awards Discover Vision Centers Edible Arrangements HSMC Orizon, LLC John Knox Village Lead Bank Lee’s Summit Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep Metcalf Bank Paradise Park, Inc. Saint Luke’s East Hospital Steppin’ Out - The Studio Summit Bank of Kansas City Truman Medical Center Lakewood University of Central Missouri Wal-Mart

BRONZE

B Positively Promoting U, inc.

Bank of Kansas City The Examiner KC Metro Insurance Agency Lakewood Counseling Service TMC Lee’s Summit Journal Lee’s Summit Nissan Mazuma Credit Union Missouri Central Credit Union Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys Parker Swearngin, LLP Sideliner Sports Simmons First National Bank Technology Plus, Inc. Tim & Jana Allen-Realty Executives of Kansas City The Wilson Group, Inc. Zoetis