December Chamber Link Newsletter 2017

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2018 Sponsorships Gold Philly Award Meet Sami Dupuis Ribbon Cuttings Member News & Events Networking Opportunities December Calendar

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Chamber members enjoyed samplings of Shatto Milk at the November Breakfast for Champions event celebrating Global Entrepreneurship Week at The Aspen Room at The Stanley.

Yours Truly,

2017 BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS Tyler Morehead, Chair Morehead Agency, LLC Rosalie Newkirk, Chair-Elect HSMC Orizon, LLC Jon Garlow, Treasurer Wells Fargo Advisors Vicky Cundiff, Chair Emeritus Weed Man VICE CHAIRS Kelly Spencer, Community Development Security Bank Trisha Goodale, Membership Development Busey Home Mortgage Clint Haynes, Economic Development NextGen Wealth BOARD MEMBERS LaTonya Burgette Great Southern Bank Melissa Clogston Reinhart Foodservice Susan Coffman Lee’s Summit CARES Tim Denker Denker Law Firm Andrew Felker Chinnery Evans & Nail, P.C. Marla Franklin Saint Luke’s East Hospital Carson Graff Bank Midwest Kim Klockenga John Knox Village Mike Maksin N2 Publishing–Neighborhood Publications Lesley McKeone Spilker, McKeone & Nelson PC Amy Robertson Cameron’s Home Furnishings Ben Seidel Igniting Business, LLC Colleen Sliffe Cushman & Wakefield Matt Sogard Lee’s Summit Medical Center Jeremy Wood Cinematic Visions 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. Kirk Nooks MCC-Longview Mayor Randy Rhoads City of Lee’s Summit CHAMBER STAFF Tim Arbeiter, CEcD, IOM, President 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 Account Manager Anne Aubuchon, Administrative Assistant Sami Dupuis, Creative Coordinator Vanessa King, Bookkeeper Marilyn Pemberton, Part-time Assistant

2018 Events are Filling Fast...

Book Now! In addition to special events, the Lee’s Summit Chamber offers numerous monthly sponsorship opportunities throughout the year.

Here’s your chance to receive exposure, gain an audience and be actively involved in your Chamber and community. Some events allow for hosting members at YOUR business. See below for a list of opportunities. Dates are filling up quickly, so contact the Chamber at 816.524.2424 to book! Sponsorships are filled on a first-come, firstserved basis.

• Monthly Membership Luncheons feature a variety of informative and inspiring speakers throughout the year, as well as networking and a catered lunch. Attendance averages 130 members, so it’s a great way to reach a large crowd each month.

• Chamber After Hours are lively networking events held at the sponsor’s location. Get approximately 45 members in the doors of your business and showcase everything you have to offer. It’s an ideal atmosphere to market your business to members.

• Recess for Success is the Chamber’s professional development series featuring experts in a variety of development topics, from sales to social media marketing and beyond. Sponsors have the unique opportunity to market their business to fellow entrepreneurs and professionals.

• Chamber Before Hours sponsors host a meet-and-greet session at their business. These easy-going events bring 35 members into your business on average. It’s a great way to promote your business to multiple members at once over a cup of coffee.

• The Chamber Young Professionals (CYP), open to members ages 21-35, host a variety of monthly events including morning coffee, team building, development luncheons and service projects. Attendance at these events averages 20 people. CYP engages young leaders in the community and gives them an opportunity to get involved.

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Catalyst Captures Gold Philly Award You can describe the Chamber’s quarterly business magazine, Catalyst, in many ways: innovative, business-centric, creative, informative. And now, you can add one more qualifier: award-winning.

The quarterly Catalyst magazine was presented with a Gold Philly Award at the Nonprofit Connect 2017 Philly Awards banquet on November 15 at Boulevard Brewing Company. This annual Nonprofit Connect event had fifteen categories to showcase the marketing and communication efforts of over 80 nonprofit businesses in the Kansas City area.

Stephanie Kusek Director of Communications

This is the first-ever Philly for the almost three-year-old Catalyst – a magazine that has featured dozens of Lee’s Summit-area businesses, profiled many CEOs and business owners and offers cutting-edge photography and creativity while delivering a consistent and powerful message of doing business in Lee’s Summit. The Gold award, designating the highest scoring entry, was given to Catalyst in the “Print/Electronic Magazine” category for nonprofits under $3 million in income.

“We are honored to have been recognized among so many great nonprofits’ marketing efforts,” said Heather Thompson, advertising manager for the Chamber. “The Chamber truly enjoys being a business facilitator in Lee’s Summit, and the quarterly magazine showcases our ever-growing and diverse business community.”

Catalyst is produced quarterly by the Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce. It is planned, collaborated and executed by the Chamber’s creative team, including Stephanie Kusek, director of communications, Heather Thompson, advertising account manager and Sami Dupuis, creative coordinator.

Meet Sami Dupuis, the Chamber’s Creative Coordinator Sami Dupuis joined the Chamber in September 2017 as creative coordinator. She is responsible for designing Chamber publications, working on Lee’s Summit’s tourism efforts to promote the city to visitors and helps with various Chamber events. Sami previously worked for a small greeting card company, Curly Girl Design, as graphic designer and online retail marketer.

Sami holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design from the University of Central Missouri.

Outside of work, Sami enjoys spending time with her family and friends, rooting for the Chiefs and Royals and working on various art, calligraphy and design projects.

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Mark Your Calendar for Gala Royale on January 27, 2018 The Lee’s Summit Chamber is gearing up for the 2018 Annual Gala, which is the social event of the year for Chamber members and guests. This year’s Gala Royale is set for 6 p.m. Saturday, January 27, 2018 at The Pavilion at John Knox Village. The James Bond themed event will offer an elegant, yet entertaining evening with a hint of mystery.

With nearly 500 members and guests in attendance, the Annual Gala is a great opportunity to show your support and gain exposure through the Chamber’s live and silent auctions.

Customize your donation to represent your business! Ideas for donations include:

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Sporting event tickets Meet a local celebrity Helicopter tour Wine or liquor tastings

Visit LSchamber.com for a complete list.

Watch your mailbox for invitations following the holidays. Members also are welcome to register online at LSchamber.com. New this year, members who purchase an entire table will receive a discounted price.

For more information, contact Stacy Needels, director of special events, at sneedels@lschamber.com or 816.524.2424.

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Shop 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 benefitting our members as well as the residents of our community. The Chamber Gift Check program offers versatile gift certificates redeemable at any participating Chamber member business.

Chamber Gift Checks 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 also provides consumers a choice when spending their dollars.

Members and residents are encouraged to use Chamber Gift Checks as a gift-giving solution throughout the year, and especially during the holidays. By purchasing a

Chamber Gift Check, consumers keep their shopping dollars local. Chamber Gift Checks come in $10, $25 or $50 increments. For large orders, please call ahead.

To be added to the list of participating businesses, contact Cathy Young at 816.524.2424 or cyoung@lschamber.com.

Filing for Office: April 3, 2018 Municipal Election Elections for Municipal Officials serving the City of Lee’s Summit are held in even-numbered years. Lee’s Summit is a Charter form of government, setting the terms for all city councilmembers to four years in length. With an eight-member Council, terms for half the Council and one municipal judge will expire every even-numbered year. The position of Mayor is also a four-year term.

No councilmember or mayor may serve more than two consecutive terms. There are no limits for municipal judges.

Declarations of candidacy for Mayor, Councilmember in Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4; and, Municipal Judge, Municipal Division 263 of the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit, may be filed in person with the City Clerk from 8 a.m. Tuesday, December 12, 2017, until 5 p.m. Tuesday, January 16, 2018.

The Office of the City Clerk is located on the first floor in City Hall, 220 SE Green St. The deadline for voter registration is March 7, 2018.

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Ribbon Cutting Celebrations Brain Balance of Lee’s Summit

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Brain Balance of Lee’s Summit celebrated a ribbon cutting on Oct. 27 at 413 NW Murray Rd.

On Oct. 21, Goin’ Postal Lee’s Summit hosted Chamber members for a ribbon cutting at 196A NW Oldham Pkwy.

Brain Balance establishes a unique plan for each child that includes sensory motor work, eye tracking, core exercises, academic skill training, healthy nutrition and many other activities that work to bolster a child’s developmental deficits. brainbalancecenters.com

Goin’ Postal provides many different mail and shipping services including, mailboxes, FedEx and DHL shipping, fax and copy, passport applications, notorizations and more. They offer all of the services available at the post office, but without the line. goinpostal.com

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Wally’s Grill & Drafthouse celebrated a ribbon cutting on Nov. 1 at its new location at 837 SW Lemans Ln. Operated by a longtime Lee’s Summit resident, Wally’s offers a variety of mouth-watering items including veggie flatbread, fish tacos, salmon sandwich, steak and, of course, a good ol’ burger. Wally’s also offers 24 ice cold beers on tap. wallysdrafthouse.com

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Thanks to our Outgoing Board Members

Vicky Cundiff Weed Man

Marla Franklin Saint Luke’s East Hospital

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Amy Robertson Cameron’s Home Furnishings

CommunityAmerica Credit Union celebrated a ribbon cutting at its second location on Nov. 7 at 825 NE Rice Rd. CommunityAmerica’s second location is one of 27 branches offering a full suite of financial products for both individuals and businesses. Offerings include mobile banking, checking and savings accounts, loans, credit cards, investments and more. communityamerica.com

Unity Village Hotel & Conference Center

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We truly appreciate your continued commitment to the Chamber and our community. We’re so lucky to have your support and leadership.

Unity Village Hotel & Conference Center showed off new renovations on Nov. 14 at 1901 NW Blue Pkwy.

The newly renovated hotel and conference center offers a variety of accommodations for guests attending a retreat, workshop, wedding or any other special occasion. Guests can enjoy a comfortable room and a peaceful setting on the Unity grounds. unityvillage.org/hotel

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Member Events & News Lee’s Summit R-7 School District earns state’s top ranking through MSIP 5 accountability system District-wide scores jump by 5.7 percentage points when compared to three years ago.

The Lee’s Summit R-7 School District has earned the state’s top rating for academic achievement following the Nov. 15 release of Missouri assessment scores.

The district scored 98.2 percent on the state’s rigorous Annual Performance Report (APR) for the 2016-17 school year, an increase of 5.7 percentage points over the past three years.

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education annually issues a state report card for public schools through the Missouri School Improvement Program. This assessment system, established in 1990, is now in its fifth cycle and is often called MSIP 5. Performance standards used through MSIP 5 are designed to recognize the achievement and growth of all Missouri students.

ensuring that each student in our district participates in the level of academic achievement that has become synonymous with Lee’s Summit R-7.”

Through the 2016-17 MSIP 5, Lee’s Summit R-7 scored 137.5 out of a possible 140 points. This is an increase over the 2015-16 year.

Since the 2013-14 school year, Lee’s Summit R-7’s score on the Annual Performance Report has increased by 5.7 percentage points. Percentages over the last four years are 92.5 in 2013-14, 96.8 in 2014-15, 97.9 in 2015-16, and 98.2 in 2016-17.

The MSIP 5 Annual Performance Report includes five major standards -- academic achievement, subgroup achievement, college and career readiness, attendance rates and graduation rates. Lee’s Summit R-7 students scored well in all five categories.

“The Annual Performance Report reflects the high level of instructional effectiveness taking place in our schools,” said Dr. Dennis L. Carpenter, superintendent. “This is reflective of the quality of teachers and students we get to work with in our district. As we look to the future, this data also points to our greatest opportunity and that is

Lee’s Summit Medical Center 40 Edward Jones Investments-Schlosser 39 William E. Luther, D.D.S. 39 Adelman Travel 37 AT&T 36 Nat’l Research Ctr for College & Univ Adm 29 UMB Bank 27 Integral Construction Services, Inc. 26 Monica’s School of Dance 25 Missouri Central Credit Union 24 Pavestone Company 22 Space Center Kansas City, Inc. 21 Office Depot 16 Swanson Midgley, L.L.C. 17 UCM Lee’s Summit 17 Terracon Consultants, Inc. 16 A & D Heating & Cooling 15 Adams Pointe Conference Center 15 Cameron’s Home Furnishings 15 Insurance & Benefits Group (IBG) 15

Julia E. Hampton, CPA, PC 15 Quick Clean Car Wash, Inc. 15 Fender Family Dentistry 14 Hutton Glass Products, Inc. 14 Lee’s Summit Social Services 14 Summit Computer Solutions 14 James D. Schuette, D.D.S., P.C. 13 Aurora Plastic & Hand Surgery 12 Henry’s Antiques, Collectibles & Tea Room 12 Morehead Agency, LLC 12 Summit Video Services 12 Creative Blow Mold Tooling 11 Haynes Benefits PC 11 Heritage Companies 11 Lund Law Offices, LLC 11 Drayton W. Riley State Farm Agency 10 Rejuvenate Mind-Body Wellness Center 10 LK Communications, LLC 9 Nadler’s 9 Tingle Flooring 9

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Experience the “Wonderful World of Christmas” This holiday season don’t miss the spectacular Christmas production “The Wonderful World of Christmas,” presented by Monica’s School of Dance, Pinnacle Bank and 99.7 The Point. Sit back and enjoy this incredible journey as Santa takes you on a magical tour through Toyland, The Land of Sweets and Candy Cane Lane.

Experience the majesty of the Trans-Siberian Ballet at 7 p.m. Dec. 16 and 2 p.m.

Dec. 17 at Lee’s Summit North High School. You’ll witness toys coming to life, the magic of the Polar Express and The Parade of the Wooden Soldiers while you marvel at the Radio City Rockettes-inspired costumes. Join Santa, Rudolph, Frosty the Snowman, the dancing Hippopotamus and over 200 multi-talented singers and dancers as they warm your heart on this enchanting ride through all of your holiday favorites.

Tickets cost $12 in advance, $15 day of, and can be purchased at Monica’s School of Dance or at the door. Contact Monica Renwich for more information at 816.246.6776.

Developing Potential hosting “What Makes Me Smile” event on December 1 Developing Potential is hosting its “What Makes Me Smile” Community Recognition Night at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1 at the Longview Mansion to support those they serve. The evening will consist of holiday jazz music from A La Mode, a silent auction, dinner, keynote speaker Dr. Brad Nieder – The Healthy Humorist, as well as awards.

Abundant Life Baptist Church 8 Coffee News KC Metro 8 Country Club Bank 8 Lee’s Summit Community Church 8 AAA Insurance & Travel 7 Classic Contracting LLC 6 Investment Resources 6 SYNLawn 6 Waddell & Reed—Manning 6 Moyer & Moyer Insurance Agency, Inc. 5 Spectrum Strategies LLC 5 Bodies Health & Fitness 4 Dana R. Arth CPA, LLC 4 Heartland Quality Heating & Cooling 4 Midwest Neurosciences Institute 4 School of Rock Lee’s Summit 4 Summit Park Church 4 Work Express-CSL 4 Avila University 3 Firestone Complete Auto Care 3 High Touch Technologies 3

KC Home Medical Supply 3 Osborne Global Investors, Inc. 3 Speaks Family Legacy Chapels, Inc. 3 Vital Signs 3 Wilson Home Restoration LLC 3 Capital Investment Management 2 Digital Marketing Inc. 2 ENT Associates of Greater Kansas City 2 Fullerton CPAs 2 Professional Hearing Centers 2 Second Nature Outdoor Living 2 Show-Me Presentation Resources 2 Aerotek 1 JDRF 1 KC Swagger 1 Liddle Sports & Apparel 1 Summit Mattress By Appointment, LLC 1 The Browning Bed and Breakfast 1 The Goddard School 1 Walmart – South 1

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Attendees will also have a chance to bid on a suite at the Kansas City Chiefs December 16 home game against the Los Angeles Chargers. Suite package includes tickets for 13 individuals and 5 parking passes, valued at $13,000. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit developingpotential.net.

December Networking Opportunities & Seminars Register for the events below online at LSchamber.com under the Calendar of Events

Holiday Hurrah

Join us at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15 for a holiday service project with Hillcrest, followed by the Holiday Hurrah Happy Hour at Smoke Brewing Co. in Downtown Lee’s Summit. YPs are encouraged to don their festive holiday sweaters! CYP is open to all members ages 21–35.

chamber erhours t f a Socialize Build Business Join us from 4:30–6 p.m. Thursday, December 14 for a Chamber After Hours event at Baird Hatcher Team– Integrity Group Real Estate, 304 SE 3rd St. It came without ribbons. It came without tags. It came without packages, boxes or bags. And he puzzled and puzzled til his puzzler was sore. Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn’t before. What if Christmas, he thought, doesn’t come from a store. What if Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more. Dress as your favorite Grinch character indeed. Food, drinks and fun are guaranteed!

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, December 15 MCC-Longview, 500 SW Longview Dr. Holiday Trivia & Volunteer Recognition

Respect in the Workplace 4-5 p.m. | Dec. 5 | John Knox Village Manhattan Rm Speaker: Laura Maxwell, LSR-7 School District

Join us for a festive end-of-year luncheon! We will recognize our outgoing committee chairs and board members and also have some fun holiday trivia. Study up on the holiday classics and gather your brainpower for this challenging event.

R-E-S-P-E-C-T. Aretha sang about it, but what does respect look like in the workplace? And how do you foster it when your environment doesn’t encourage it?

Reservations are required and must be made online at LSchamber.com, or by calling 816.524.2424. Deadline is noon Monday, December 11.

Explore some of the root causes of tension and leave with practical resources you can implement immediately.

It’s the holiday season, so let’s laugh a little and discuss a topic that can make a world of difference in how you and your employees approach coming to work each day.

Sponsor: MCC-Longview

Sponsor: reVibe Yoga + Wellness

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.

Welcome to Our Newest Members AM Counseling Service LLC Adam May 600 SW JEFFERSON ST. STE 206 LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64063 (816) 287-0647 E: amcs32905@gmail.com amcounselingservice.com American Family Insurance - Brian Hubert Kevin Wheeler 609 NE STATE ROUTE 291, STE 350 LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64086 (816) 554-0100 E: kwheeler@amfam.com ProtectDreams.com B & B on Madison Patricia Stieffermann 200 SW MADISON STREET LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64063 (816) 246-6832 E: BandBonMadison@gmail.com BandBonMadison.com Bret Farrar State Farm Bret Farrar 3680 NE AKIN DRIVE, STE 100 LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64064 (816) 333-4445 E: bret@bretfarrar.com bretfarrar.com Collins | Webb Architecture Roger Webb, II 13A SW 3RD STREET LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64063 (816) 249-2270 E: info@collinsandwebb.com collinsandwebb.com CommCare/Alternatives EAP Terry Trafton 1627 MAIN STREET, STE 1100 KANSAS CITY, MO 64108 (816) 472-9012 E: ttrafton@commcare1.org commcare1.org DexYP Kate Pennington 4208 NE COURTNEY DRIVE LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64064 (816) 965-3600 E: kpennington@yp.com dexyp.com Enviro-Dry Cleaning and Restorations Jason Short 33606 SOUTH AUSTIN ROAD ARCHIE, MO 64725 (816) 654-5067

E: jason@enviro-drycarpetcleaning.com enviro-drycarpetcleaning.com Executive Automotive, Inc. Kyle Porter 453 SE OLDHAM PARKWAY LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64081 (816) 524-6100 F: (816) 524-6110 E: kyle@executiveautomotive.com executiveautomotive.com Jennifer Meyer Farmers Insurance Jennifer Meyer 521 SW TOWER PARK DR., APT 332 LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64081 (816) 517-0170 E: jmeyer@farmersagent.com Kansas City Dance Company Jennifer Balagna 825 NW COMMERCE DRIVE LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64086 (816) 525-7464 E: jenn.balagna@gmail.com kcdanceco.com Lee’s Summit Play, LLC Jessica Jackson 403 SW WARD ROAD LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64063 (816) 679-4235 E: leessummitplay@gmail.com leessummitplay.com MEDiAHEAD Kathryn McDaniel 3525 ROANOKE ROAD KANSAS CITY, MO 64111 (816) 931-7900 E: kat@mymediahead.com mymediahead.com Mindy’s Dance Center Mindy Kerr 186 NW OLDHAM PARKWAY LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64081 (816) 554-7827 E: info@mindysdancecenter.com mindysdancecenter.com Mirror Images Salon Laura Stegman 612-C SW 3RD STREET LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64063 (816) 678-6068 E: mirrorimagessalon@yahoo.com Pet Supplies Plus Todd Shea 438 SW WARD ROAD

LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64081 (913) 438-6555 E: toddsheapsp@gmail.com petsuppliesplus.com Planet Fitness Erin Tuller 300 SW BLUE PARKWAY LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64063 (512) 271-2004 x121 E: etuller@unitedpf.com planetfitness.com PuroClean Property Restoration Services John Collins 2321 NE INDEPENDENCE AVE. STE B LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64064 (816) 272-4664 E: jcollins@puroclean.com puroclean.com/prs-mo Rolox Home Service John Gaffney 4000 EAST 137TH TERRACE GRANDVIEW, MO 64030 (800) 950-3060 E: john@roloxhomeservice.com roloxhomeservice.com Signal Restoration Jeremy Hopke 2321 NE INDEPENDENCE AVE. STE B LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64064 (816) 287-3030 E: jhopke@signalrestoration.com signalrestoration.com Tricia Root Properties-Platinum Realty Tricia Root 312 SW GREENWICH DR., STE 257 LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64082 (816) 716-7065 E: tricia@triciarootproperties.com triciarootproperties.com The Water Hole Vance Richard Lee 401 SE OLDHAM PARKWAY LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64081 (816) 246-8846 E: vancelee77@gmail.com thewaterholeinc.com The Williams Group Mark Maschger Justin Williams 16 SE 3RD STREET LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64063 (816) 373-9644 E: markm@twg-associates.com twg-associates.com page 11

December 2017 Calendar December 5 • 4 p.m., Recess for Success, John Knox Village-Manhattan Rm., 1001 NW Chipman Rd Topic: Respect in the Workplace Speaker: Laura Maxwell, LSR-7 School District Sponsor: reVibe Yoga + Wellness December 6 • 5-7 p.m., Annual Holiday Reception, Longview Mansion, 1200 SW Longview Park Dr December 7 • 7:30 a.m., Health & Human Services Committee meeting, Lee’s Summit Medical Center, 2100 SE Blue Pkwy • 4 p.m., Ribbon Cutting, Claudia’s Closet, 3801B S. 291 Hwy December 11 • 4 p.m., Gala Task Force meeting, Depot December 12 • 4 p.m., Ribbon Cutting, Kansas City Dance Company, 825 NW Commerce Dr December 13 • 8 a.m., Business Development Council, Depot • Noon, Ambassador Committee meeting, Depot • 4 p.m., Ribbon Cutting, Summit Pediatric Dentistry, 24 NW Chipman Rd., Ste. B December 14 • 7:30 a.m., Executive Committee meeting, Depot • 4:30-6 p.m., Chamber After Hours, Baird Hatcher Team–Integrity Group Real Estate, 304 SE 3rd St December 15 • 7:30 a.m., Governmental Relations Committee meeting, John Knox Village Manhattan Room, 1001 NW Chipman Rd • 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Monthly Membership Luncheon LOCATION: MCC-Longview, Mel Aytes Building, 500 SW Longview Rd PROGRAM: Outgoing Volunteers & Holiday Trivia SPONSOR: MCC-Longview • 3:30-6 p.m., Chamber Young Professionals Service Project & Holiday Hurrah, Hillcrest/Smoke Brewing Co., 209 SE Main St. December 20 • 8:30 a.m., Education Committee meeting, Our Lady of the Presentation Catholic School, 150 NW Murray Rd • Noon, Board of Directors meeting, Hilton Garden InnIndependence, 19677 E. Jackson Dr December 25-26 • Chamber Office Closed – Happy Holidays!

January 1 • Chamber Office Closed

THANKS FOR A GREAT YEAR! Yours Truly, Tim Arbeiter, CEcD, President Matt Baird, Director of Business & Governmental Relations Stephanie Kusek, Director of Communications Stacy Needels, Director of Special Events Cathy Young, IOM, Director of Member Services Heather Thompson, Advertising Manager Sami Dupuis, Creative Coordinator | Anne Aubuchon, Admin Assistant Vanessa King, Bookkeeper | Marilyn Pemberton, Part-time Assistant

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