FEBRUARY 2018
What’s Inside... Hall of Fame Inductee Member Award Winners Candidate Forums High School Scholarships Ribbon Cuttings Member News & Events Networking Opportunities February Calendar
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Chamber members pressed their luck at the casino tables at this year’s Gala Royale event on January 27 at The Pavilion at John Knox Village.
Yours Truly,
2018 BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS Rosalie Newkirk, Chair HSMC Orizon, LLC Jon Garlow, Chair-Elect Wells Fargo Advisors Trisha Goodale, Treasurer MB Mortgage 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 Melissa Clogston Reinhart Foodservice Susan Coffman Lee’s Summit CARES Tim Denker Denker Law Firm Andrew Felker Chinnery Evans & Nail, P.C. Liesl Hayes 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 Linda Smith Individual Member Matt Sogard Lee’s Summit Medical Center 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. 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 Anne Aubuchon, Administrative Assistant Heather Thompson, Advertising Manager Sami Dupuis, Creative Coordinator Vanessa King, Bookkeeper Marilyn Pemberton, Part-time Assistant
Lee’s Summit Airport Inducted into Chamber Hall of Fame
Assistant Airport Manager Joel Arrington & Board Chair Tyler Morehead
In 2006, the Chamber established the annual “Hall of Fame” Award. The criteria for this award includes being a member of the Lee’s Summit Chamber for a minimum of 10 years, showing continuous active involvement through financial and volunteer support and being respected throughout the community. Each recipient has had a significant positive impact and has consistently exemplified the philosophy, value and mission of the Chamber. The Chamber congratulates the Lee’s Summit Municipal Airport! The Lee’s Summit Municipal Airport has been a member of the Chamber since 1981. In addition to being a huge community asset, the airport has supported the Chamber in a number of ways. Airport Manager John Ohrazda is an active member and former chair of the Lee’s Summit Visitors Council, and can be found at Oktoberfest all-weekend long serving as tent manager on SE Main St., as well as on the Oktoberfest committee. The Lee’s Summit Municipal Airport also has been an avid supporter of Chamber publications and the Community Marketing Program. Ohrazda’s hard work has recently paid off with the addition of new hangars and extended runways, and it seems that more growth is on the horizon for the airport in the coming years.
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Chamber Member Award Recipients Honored at 2018 Annual Gala Each year at the Chamber’s Annual Gala, recognition is given to Chamber members who have donated much time and energy for the greater good of the Chamber and the community. These members attend as many events as possible, are always available when needed and include the Chamber as a part of their lives on a frequent basis.
Lifetime Member Award
ROBY LITTLE Retired
Roby Little is the retired director of Lee’s Summit CARES (LSC), a local nonprofit serving Lee’s Summit youth. Under Little’s leadership, LSC proved to be a great partner of the Chamber by donating not only time and energy, but also by sponsoring events and playing a key role in a number of community initiatives. She served on the Chamber’s Visitors Council for years and also chaired the 2018 Gala Task Force alongside her pup, Pippin.
New Member of the Year
ALYSSA SHARP Mize Houser & Co.
Alyssa Sharp, a CPA with Mize Houser & Co., joined the Chamber and jumped right in to taking advantage of her membership. Sharp spends time attending Membership Committee meetings and working to retain members, as well as serving as a mentor to new members. She attends many Chamber events, including Chamber Young Professionals, monthly networking events and ribbon cuttings where she has also served as emcee.
Mentor of the Year His outgoing personality is part of what makes Jeffrey Williams, Heritage Companies, a great mentor. He’s always willing to take on new members and go the extra mile to make them feel welcome in the Chamber. Williams has been an active member for several years, participating in the Business Development Council, Health & Human Services Committee, Board of Directors JEFFREY WILLIAMS and last, but certainly not least, as a Heritage Companies caddy at Cocktails & Caddies.
Ambassador of the Year Julia Hampton recruited 7.5 new members in 2017, also gaining her a spot in the 2017 Chairman’s Club. She has been a member since 2002 with her accounting firm Julia E. Hampton, CPA which won the 2014 Business of the Year award in the five or less employees category. She participates on multiple Chamber committees, including the Ambassadors and Truly the Best Task JULIA HAMPTON Force. Hampton also is a member of the Julia Hampton, CPA Leadership Lee’s Summit Class of 2018.
Volunteer of the Year Vicky Cundiff, Weed Man CFO, is an extremely involved member who can be found at nearly every Chamber event, big or small. She serves on the Oktoberfest and Governmental Relations committees, Annual Gala & Golf Task Forces and also served on the Executive Committee for several years, including as Chair of the Board in 2016. More than that, she’s behind the scenes helping with the dirty work and heavy lifting at events, and with a smile on her face. She is a huge advocate of the Chamber, and our community as a whole. VICKY CUNDIFF Weed Man
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Photos from the 50th Anniversary Gala Royale
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Chamber Hosting Forums, Meet & Greets to Introduce Mayoral, City Council & School Board Candidates On April 3, Lee’s Summit voters will cast their ballots in the Municipal Election to elect a new Mayor, Councilmembers and LSR-7 School Board Members. The Lee’s Summit Chamber is hosting a Mayoral Candidate Forum on Wednesday, Feb. 28 at the Missouri Innovation Campus. A meet and greet will be held from 5-6 p.m., with the Candidate Forum following from 6-8 p.m. The event is a great opportunity to meet the candidates vying for the Mayoral position, and learn their stances on certain issues. The Chamber also is hosting the same meet and greet and forum events for Councilmembers from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, March 14 at Missouri Innovation Campus, and the LSR-7 School Board at 5 p.m. March 27 at the Gamber Center. All three events are open to the public and give residents the opportunity to learn more about the candidates who are running for office. Contact Matt Baird at mbaird@lschamber.com or 816.524.2424 for more information.
February 28
Mayoral Candidate Forum 5-8 p.m.
March 14
Councilmember Candidate Forum 5-8 p.m.
MUNICIPAL ELECTION CANDIDATES Mayor Bill Baird Rob Binney Ron Williams Council District 1 Diane Forte Robert Dye Council District 2 Trish Carlyle John Elkin Council District 3 Diane J. Seif Jose H. "Beto" Lopez
Council District 4 Fred E. DeMoro (2 yr.) Casey Crawford (2 yr.) Bob Johnson Donna Gordon LSR-7 School Board John R. Schuler Julie A. Doane Ryan N. Murdock Michael W. McMenus
March 27
School Board Candidate Forum 5-8 p.m.
Don’t Miss Upcoming Special Publications The Spring/Summer edition of the Lee’s Summit Visitors Guide is printing a little early this year to help support the Downtown Lee’s Summit Big Bash at the end of March. We look forward to an exciting season in Lee’s Summit, so be sure to include your business as a place to be. The Spring/Summer issue covers community activities and events April–August. Deadline for art/inclusion is the end of February. Our very special 50th Anniversary edition of Catalyst is underway for quarter two. Is your business celebrating an anniversary or milestone, been a long-time Chamber member or just excited to be a part of this wonderful community? Share in this celebratory edition by placing an ad in what is sure to be a memorable Catalyst issue. The deadline to be included in this special issue is the first week of March. Contact Heather Thompson, advertising manager, at 816.524.2424 for more information or to place an ad.
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Chamber to Award Five $1,000 Scholarships to High School Seniors Each year, the Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce Education Committee awards $1,000 scholarships to collegebound high school seniors. One scholarship winner is selected from each of the three Lee’s Summit public high schools, a Lee’s Summit private high school and one from a school outside of the community. One of the applicant’s parents must be a full-time employee of a Chamber member. Applicants are evaluated based on the following criteria: • A strong work ethic • A commitment to community involvement • An endless pursuit of continued growth and improvement in all facets of their lives Interested students must have at least a 3.0 unweighted grade point average and submit a completed application no later than February 9, 2018. Applications can be found at LSchamber.com. Please contact Stacy Needels with any questions, 816.524.2424 or sneedels@lschamber.com.
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Register for the 2018 Spring Job Fair on March 7 Is your organization looking for new talent or thinking of an expansion in workforce? MCC-Longview and the Chamber are partnering to host the 2018 Spring Job Fair, from 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, March 7 at MCC-Longview. The job fair could be your best opportunity this year to find the right applicants for your organization. Register to attend or reserve a booth space for your business to meet hundreds of students, alumni and community job seekers. You also can RSVP to attend an energetic networking lunch featuring Jessica Hamilton, LSEDC director of community and investor relations. The deadline for registration is February 21. Visit mcckc. edu/lv-employer-registration to register online, or call 816.604.2155.
Ribbon Cutting Celebrations Twin Lakes Insurance Agency
Twin Lakes Insurance Agency celebrated a ribbon cutting on January 16 at 2641 NE McBaine Dr. Since its inception in 1983, Twin Lakes Insurance Agency has grown to become one of the largest independent insurance agencies in Lee’s Summit. The agency offers reliable insurance for auto, home, business, life and more. twinlakesins.com
Love, Coffee LLC
Love, Coffee LLC welcomed members to its shop for a ribbon cutting on January 18 at 813 SW Lemans Ln. Love, Coffee is a cozy shop open seven days a week in south Lee’s Summit. Their friendly baristas serve a wide variety of hot and cold drinks for those with a caffeine craving, including seasonal flavors. Pastries and snacks also are available. lovecoffeels.com
Member Renewals Rhodes Insurance Agency 73 R-7 Administrative Office 73 Chinnery Evans & Nail, P.C. 44 Shelter Insurance-Veasman 43 Lee’s Summit Fire Fighters Local 2195 31 Longview Mansion, LLC 29 Peggy Ragan, P.C. 29 Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street 28 Newmark Grubb Zimmer 18 The Auto Clinic 18 Allstate Insurance Co. - Jeff Silver 17 Summit Ridge Apartments 17 Longhorn Steakhouse 16 J.E. Dunn Construction Company 15 Crowley Furniture 13 Eyecare Associates of Lee’s Summit 13 A Thyme For Everything 10 Integrity Roofing, Siding, Gutters & Windows 9 Matt A. Niewald, D.D.S. 9 Lee’s Summit Family Care-Murray Rd 8 National American University 8 Primerica—Coffman 8 Todco Beverage and Mechanical 8 City Scrap Metal, Inc. 7 Excite Pharma Services 7 Freeland Photography 7 Sprint 7 Wise Wealth, L.L.C. 7 Addington Place 6 Bruce Stansberry CPA 6 Gregory’s Sunday Brunch & Event Space 6 Kansas City Zoo 6 Olive Garden 6 Salon Ami 4 Bluebird Network 3 Elite Fence & Deck, Inc. 3 Lee’s Summit Fire Department-Eden 3 SE3, LLC 3 If Not For Grace Ministries 2 Integrity Consulting Solutions, LLC 2 Marchetti, Robertson & Brickell Insurance & Bonding Inc 2 Midwest Property Resources, LLC 2 Talco Direct Inc. 2 American Family Insurance Terri Diehl Agency 1 Edward Jones – Wall 1 Kade Cleaning Systems, LLC 1 Partners N Promotion 1 RE/MAX Heritage 1 Waddell & Reed – Rodewald 1
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Member News & Events Local CPA, Julia E. Hampton, adds Raymore office, new employee Just ahead of tax season, Lee’s Summit CPA Julia Hampton is taking her tax and financial knowledge to Raymore with the purchase of a portion of Alan R. Jones CPA firm. Hampton is opening the new office inside Community Bank of Raymore, 801 W. Foxwood Dr. At that office, Hampton has announced the hire of veteran accountant Eric Allee. Allee received his Bachelors of Science in Accounting from the University of Missouri-Kansas City in 1994 and his Masters of Science in Accounting-Taxation in 2001. He passed the CPA exam in 2002, with the sixth highest score in the state of Missouri. In 2002, after serving as Director of Finance for a large national construction company, Allee decided to focus his professional practice on the area of small business taxation and individual financial advising. He has 15
years of experience in helping clients save the maximum amount of tax legally possible while achieving their most important financial goals. Additionally, Allee has owned and operated a popular bar/restaurant for the past five years, which he recently sold to join Julia E. Hampton, CPA, PC full time. “Eric’s experience has given him a unique insight into the special issues our small business entrepreneur clients face every day,” Hampton said. The Raymore expansion will offer the same, full-service accounting options as her original location in downtown Lee’s Summit, where Hampton has been in business for 16 years. Allee will handle individual tax preparation, business bookkeeping, taxes and payroll, tax consulting and IRS issues. “We’ve been looking to expand for a year,” Hampton said. “With the growth and great schools in Raymore, we are thrilled to now be a part of this community.”
Lee’s Summit CARES to present Parent University session on Feb. 20 Lee’s Summit CARES will present a Parent University session focusing on “Technology: Your Children, Their Safety” at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 20 at Westview Elementary School, 200 N. Ward Road. The event will be held in the school’s library media center. Dr. Gary Boxer, a board certified child and adolescent psychiatrist at Truman Medical Center Lakewood Counseling, will share information about the risks and challenges children face in the plugged-in, technologically evolving world. He will discuss strategies and tools to help parents learn how to keep children progressing along a safe and healthy development path. Cost for the class is $10 per person, and individuals may register online at LSCares.org. For more information, contact Rachel Segobia at (816) 347-3298. Parent University is made possible through a collaborative relationship between Lee’s Summit CARES, the Lee’s Summit R-7 School District and ReDiscover.
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Missouri Innovation Campus selected for KC Business Journal’s Capstone Award The Missouri Innovation Campus was among 25 Kansas City area construction and real-estate projects to earn Capstone Awards from the Kansas City Business Journal. The Capstone Awards will be presented at a March 28 reception in Overland Park.
The facility is funded thanks to a 2015 no-tax-increase bond issue as well as a unique partnership with higher education. Under the plan, LS R-7 is paying for approximately 40 percent of the new school with UCM paying the remaining 60 percent. The R-7 School District is the sole owner of the school with UCM paying its portion through a lease agreement.
Winners were selected in nine categories, and the Missouri Innovation Campus was one of four metro-area projects honored in the community impact category. The Lee’s Summit R-7 facility was the only Lee’s Summit project to be honored with a 2018 Capstone Award.
Summit Technology Academy is a unique high-school program that prepares students for careers in areas such as engineering, computer science, health care, human services and digital media technology. The MIC program is a progressive collaboration between the LS R-7 School District, MCC-Longview and UCM.
The Missouri Innovation Campus houses the Lee’s Summit R-7 School District’s Summit Technology Academy and Missouri Innovation Campus programs, as well as graduate and undergraduate programs within the University of Central Missouri (UCM) Lee’s Summit facility.
Taste of Lee’s Summit Set for March 3 The Lee’s Summit Educational Foundation will host the 19th annual Taste of Lee’s Summit on March 3 to raise money in support of excellence in education in our community. This year’s theme is “Celebrating 25 Years of Giving,” a salute to the Foundation’s birthday. The event will begin at 6 p.m. at The Pavilion at John Knox Village in Lee’s Summit (adults 21 and over only). Advance tickets are required.
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February 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, February 8 for a Chamber After Hours event at HSMC Orizon LLC, 3550 NE Ralph Powell Rd.
Join us from 7:30–8:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 27 for a Chamber Before Hours at Sky Zone, 2801 NE McBaine Dr.
Get ready for the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics at this kick-off event. Enjoy appetizers and desserts from participating countries and test your skills with an Olympic Challenge. HSMC Orizon knows how to throw a party, so you won’t want to miss this!
Jumpstart your day with some donuts and coffee at Sky Zone! Join other members at this morning networking event and head into the office with a few new connections. Be sure to bring your business cards to win some prizes.
11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Friday, February 16 The Aspen Room at The Stanley, 308 SE Douglas St. Speaker: Bob Kendrick, Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Developing a Vision, Mission and Goals for 2018 4-5 p.m. | February 6 | Missouri Innovation Campus Speaker: Kim Brody, Core Insights
Join us as Bob Kendrick addresses how the Negro Leagues changed the game of baseball, and America too. He’ll share stories about some Negro Leagues legendary stars and how their passion for the sport helped usher in the Civil Rights movement in America.
It’s the start of a new year and what better way to get the new year started than having Kim Brody motivate us and get us ready for 2018. She will help you define and evaluate your vision and mission, develop SMART goals that tie to your mission, and create an accountability plan to achieve your desired results.
Reservations are required and must be made online at LSchamber.com, or by calling 816.524.2424. Deadline is noon Monday, Feb. 12.
Join us as we clarify the past, discover the future of your business, and pursue your vision in 2018.
Sponsor: Budget Blinds of Lee’s Summit
Sponsor: Lee’s Summit CARES
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.
Join the Lee’s Summit and Missouri Chambers in Washington, D.C. Be part of the annual group of delegates of the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry Advocacy Mission to Washington, D.C. on March 19-21, 2018. The Missouri delegation will meet with members of Missouri’s congressional delegation and discuss, in person, federal issues that impact Missouri’s business community. The registration cost is $399 per person. Delegates are responsible for making their own airfare and hotel arrangements. For more information or to register, contact Matt Baird at mbaird@lschamber.com or 816.524.2424. The deadline to register is Monday, Feb. 19.
Welcome to Our Newest Members Boyd, Kenter, Thomas & Parrish, LLC Mark Parrish 221 W LEXINGTON, STE 200 INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055 (816) 471-4511 F: (816) 471-8450 E: mparrish@bktplaw.com bktplaw.com Jackson Insurance Group, LLC Brent Jackson 635 NE TUDOR ROAD, APT. 2 LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64086 (816) 272-5209 E: bjackson@jacksoninsgrp.com jacksoninsgrp.com Missouri Simplified Mortgage, LLC Stephanie Waugh 9 SE 3RD STREET #205 LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64063 (816) 315-6841 F: (816) 383-0350 E: stephanie@mosimplifiedmortgage.com mosimplifiedmortgage.com
FIELD TRIPS... 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesday Feb. 21 Lee’s Summit Police Dept. & Training Facility 10 NE Tudor Rd. Head behind the scenes at the Lee’s Summit Police Department to learn more about their daily operations, as well as special programs. Members can take a look at the training facilities officers use, SWAT vehicles and equipment and more. The event is limited to the first 40 members who register at LSchamber.com.
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February 2018 Calendar February 1 • 7:30 a.m., Health & Human Services meeting, John Knox Village–Ambassador Rm., 506 NW Murray Rd • 3:30-5 p.m., Chamber 101: Get Plugged In, Paradise Park, 1021 NE Colbern Rd February 6 • 4 p.m., Recess for Success TOPIC: Developing a Vision, Mission and Goals for 2018 PRESENTER: Kim Brody, Core Insights LOCATION: Missouri Innovation Campus, 1101 NW Innovation Pkwy SPONSOR: Lee’s Summit CARES February 8 • 7:30 a.m., Executive Committee meeting, Depot • 8 a.m., Visitors Council, Paradise Park, 1021 NE Colbern Rd • 4:30-6 p.m., Chamber After Hours, HSMC Orizon, 3550 NE Ralph Powell Rd February 12 • 3:30 p.m., WorkWell Lee’s Summit Session 1, Depot February 14 • 8 a.m., Business Development Council, Depot • Noon, Ambassador Committee meeting, Depot February 15 • 4 p.m., Ribbon Cutting, Autumn Leaves of Lee’s Summit, 3101 SW 3rd St February 16 • 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Monthly Membership Luncheon LOCATION: The Aspen Room at The Stanley, 308 SE Douglas St SPEAKER: Bob Kendrick, Negro Leagues Baseball Museum SPONSOR: Budget Blinds of Lee’s Summit February 20 • 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Chamber Young Professionals Luncheon LOCATION & SPONSOR: Big Whiskey’s American Restaurant & Bar, 860 NW Blue Pkwy SPEAKER: Clint Haynes, NextGen Wealth February 21 • 8 a.m., Education Committee Meeting, Mid-Continent Public Library-Colbern Rd., 1000 NE Colbern Rd • Noon, Board of Directors meeting, Unity Village-Garden & Tea Room, 1901 NW Blue Pkwy • 4 p.m., Business Field Trip, Lee’s Summit Police Department, 10 NE Tudor Rd February 22 • 4 p.m., Joint Ribbon Cutting, 12 on Third–KC Communications & Media Matters; Celebrating Personal Treasures; CourageousLifeNow; KHL Design Studio, 12 SW Third St February 23 • 7:30 a.m., Governmental Relations Committee meeting, John Knox Village Manhattan Room, 1001 NW Chipman Rd • 9 a.m., Ribbon Cutting, Shining Light Music, 611B SW Third St February 26 • 3:30 p.m., WorkWell Lee’s Summit Session 2, Depot February 27 • 7:30-8:30 a.m., Chamber Before Hours, Sky Zone, 2801 NE McBaine Dr February 28 • Noon, Membership Committee meeting, Depot • 4 p.m., Chamber Young Professionals committee meeting, Stuey McBrew’s, 321 SE Main St • 5-8 p.m., Mayoral Candidate Forum, Missouri Innovation Campus, 1101 NW Innovation Pkwy
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