January 2016 Chamber Link

January 2016

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Annual Gala Board of Directors Truly the Best Nominations Holiday Event Photos Ribbon Cuttings Member News & Events Networking Opportunities January Calendar

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Matt Sanning of Lee’s Summit Social Services collects donations from Chamber members who donated canned goods and non-perishable food items at the 2015 Holiday Reception.

Yours Truly,

2016 BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS Vicky Cundiff, Chair Weed Man Tyler Morehead, Chair-Elect Morehead Agency, LLC Rosalie Newkirk, Treasurer HSMC Orizon, LLC Joe Stasi, Chair Emeritus Saint Luke’s East Hospital VICE CHAIRS Terry Trafton, Community Development Lakewood Counseling TMC Colleen Sliffe, Membership Development Cushman and Wakefield Tim Denker, Economic Development Denker Law Firm, LLC BOARD MEMBERS Stacey Brodersen Coffelt Land Title, Inc. John Brown Hollis + Miller Architects Susan Coffman Lee’s Summit CARES Jon Garlow Wells Fargo Advisors Trisha Goodale Pulaski Bank Home Lending Clint Haynes NextGen Wealth Kim Klockenga John Knox Village Andy Lock Summit Grill & Bar Mike Maksin N2 Publishing–Neighborhood Publications Lesley McKeone Spilker, McKeone & Nelson PC Dr. Matt Niewald Matt A. Niewald, DDS Ben Seidel Igniting Business, LLC Kelly Spencer Bank of Lee’s Summit Molly Wichman Life Transformations Personal Training 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, CCE, 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 Darla Hall, Advertising Manager Gina Seibel, Creative Director Anne Aubuchon, Administrative Assistant Nedra Hoover, Bookkeeper Marilyn Pemberton, Part-time Assistant

Chamber Annual Gala

This year’s Annual Gala & Auction, sponsored by Truman Medical Center, is scheduled for 6 p.m. Saturday, January 23, 2016 at The Pavilion at John Knox Village.

Enjoy an evening of masked merriment, including shopping the auction showcase, live entertainment, member awards, a three-course plated dinner and music and dancing following the awards program.

The event is cocktail attire and allows time to network and celebrate all the great accomplishments of 2015. Want to get your business involved? Here are a few ways...

• Donate an item to our always popular auction • Purchase a sponsor table to receive recognition both at the event and in the program • Attend the event. Save the date on your calendar now, and look for invitations to arrive the first of January • Sponsor the evening’s entertainment to receive recognition in the program and on signage at the event Questions? Contact Stacy Needels, director of special events, at sneedels@lschamber.com or 816.524.2424.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Vicky Cundiff Chair Weed Man

Tyler Morehead Chair-Elect Morehead Agency

Rosalie Newkirk Treasurer HSMC Orizon

Joe Stasi Chair Emeritus Saint Luke’s East Hospital

Colleen Sliffe, Vice Chair of Membership Development Cushman and Wakefield

Terry Trafton, Vice Chair of Community Development Lakewood Counseling TMC

Tim Denker, Vice Chair of Economic Development Denker Law Firm

Stacey Brodersen Coffelt Land Title

John Brown Hollis + Miller Architects

Susan Coffman Lee’s Summit CARES

Jon Garlow Wells Fargo Advisors

Trisha Goodale Pulaski Bank Home Lending

Clint Haynes NextGen Wealth

Kim Klockenga John Knox Village

Andy Lock Summit Grill & Bar

Mike Maksin N2 Publishing

Lesley McKeone Spilker McKeone & Nelson PC

Dr. Matt Niewald Matt Niewald, DDS

EX-OFFICIO BOARD MEMBERS Steve Arbo, City of Lee’s Summit Carl Chinnery, Chinnery, Evans & Nail, PC Dr. David McGehee, R-7 School District Dr. Kirk Nooks, MCC-Longview Mayor Randy Rhoads, City of Lee’s Summit

Ben Seidel Igniting Business

Kelly Spencer Bank of Lee’s Summit

Molly Wichman Life Transformations Personal Training

Jeremy Wood Cinematic Visions

OUTGOING BOARD MEMBERS Carol Baker, KCP&L Brian Hutchin, UMB Bank Paul McClain, Freedom Wealth Advisors Carolyn McKnight, University of Kansas Edwards Campus Chip Moxley, Tingle Flooring Jeff Sullivan, Commerce Bank

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Call for Nominations: 2016 Truly the Best Awards The Lee’s Summit Chamber is calling for nominations for the 2016 Truly the Best Business of the Year Awards.

The Chamber is recognizing four businesses in separate award categories: • TRULY THE BEST NOT FOR PROFIT – Charitable/Service Agency (More than 20 employees, enter in XX+ Category) • TRULY THE BEST IV – 5 or less full-time equivalent employees • TRULY THE BEST VIxx – 6-20 full-time equivalent employees • TRULY THE BEST XX+ – more than 20 full-time equivalent employees Criteria for the Truly the Best Business of the Year Awards:

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Lee’s Summit Chamber member in good standing Service to the community and to the Chamber In business a minimum of three years A commitment to good business practice Prudent business management strategies A history of good employee relations

Nominations will be emailed in January must be returned to the Chamber office, 220 SE Main Street, Lee’s Summit, MO 64063 by January 22, 2016. Nominated businesses will be notified, and completed applications and support documentation must be in the Chamber office by February 26. All information on applications will remain confidential.

Previous Business of the Year winners from the past five years are not eligible.

2015 Business of the Year Award Winners: MetroCARE-Lee’s Summit, A Thyme for Everything, Lakewood Animal Health Center and Hollis + Miller Architects

Operation Thank You Volunteers Did you know there are nearly 1,000 members in the Lee’s Summit Chamber? Here’s a great way to get out and get to know fellow members. We need assistance in delivering the new 2016 Membership Directories during Operation Thank You. The event is held the week of January 11-15, 2016. You can stop by any time during that week and take as many or as few directories as you have time to deliver. All we ask is that if you take them, you commit to delivering them within the next two weeks. If you find you are unable to do so, we would appreciate your returning them to us so we can be sure they are delivered in a timely fashion! Visit the online calendar of events at LSchamber.com to sign up to help.

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If you are home-based or would simply like to pick up your own directory, you are welcome to stop by the office before 5 p.m. Friday, January 8. Unfortunately, we are unable to hold them. If your directory is not picked up prior to the deadline, a member volunteer will deliver it to you soon. page 4

Pictures from December Events

Want to see more pictures? Like the Chamber’s Facebook page for event photos throughout the year!

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Ribbon Cutting Celebrations Safelite AutoGlass

Community Buying Group

Safelite AutoGlass celebrated a ribbon cutting on December 4 at their location at 801 SE 3rd St.

On December 11, Community Buying Group celebrated a ribbon cutting at their newly expanded offices at 226 SE Douglas St., in downtown Lee’s Summit.

Safelite AutoGlass specializes in fixing all types of auto glass, whether it be a front or rear windshield or even a side window. They work with many different insurance companies and will even come to you with their MobileGlassShops to make sure your glass is repaired at your convenience.

Community Buying Group is becoming the daily hub for real estate investors, connecting them to the products, services, news and professionals supporting and shaping the industry. CBG also provides services such as financing referrals, insurance, networking and industry resources.

BNC National Bank Mortgage Division

Technology

TASK FORCE The Lee's Summit Chamber is looking for members to join a Technology Task Force.

The task force is a short-term commitment beginning in 2016.

BNC National Bank Mortgage Division celebrated a ribbon cutting on December 17, at 600 SW Jefferson, Ste. 104.

Purchasing a home may be the largest financial transaction you make. BNC National Bank Mortgage Division offers a wide array of mortgage loan products to meet your individual needs, with loan originators there to assist you through every step of the process. page 6

The Technology Task Force is responsible for examining and improving current Chamber technologies and communications, such as the website and mobile app, as well as researching new opportunities to best serve our members.

If you’re interested in joining this task force or becoming a social media ambassador, contact Nancy Bruns at nbruns@lschamber.com.

Chamber Members Donate to Local Nonprofits

The Lee's Summit Chamber’s annual Holiday Reception encouraged Chamber members to donate non-perishable food items to Lee’s Summit Social Services, or a monetary donation to Rachel House Pregnancy Resource Centers.

We are pleased to have generous members who donated nearly $500 to Rachel House and hundreds of pounds of food to Lee’s Summit Social Services. Thank you to all who helped!

Chamber to Award Four $1,000 Scholarships to High School Seniors Each year the Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce Education Committee awards $1,000 scholarships to four high school seniors.

One scholarship winner is selected from each of the three Lee’s Summit high schools, and one is selected from a school outside of the district. 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 should have at least a 3.0 grade point average and submit a completed application no later than February 12. Applications can be found at LSchamber.com.

Please contact Stacy Needels with any questions, 816.524.2424 or sneedels@lschamber.com.

Member Renewals Edward Jones Investments-Schlosser 37 Lee’s Summit Fire Fighters Local 2195 28 Summit East Plaza Apartments 26 Integral Construction Services, Inc. 24 Monica’s School of Dance 23 Pycior + Co 16 Spilker McKeone & Nelson PC 16 Siki Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar 15 Lee’s Summit Masonic Hall 14 Office Depot 14 Bartlett & West 13 Cosentino’s Price Chopper-Lakewood 13 James Legal Services, P.C. 12 Marshall’s Lawn Service, Inc. 12 Randy’s Lakeview Nursery & Stone 12 The Summit Church 12 US Bank-Douglas 12 James D. Schuette, D.D.S., P.C. 11 Janet L. Sanders, Attorney 11 Lint, Singleton & Heintz, C.P.A., P.C. 11 Lee’s Summit Symphony Orchestra 10 Affordable Elegance 9 Dave Leon Painting 9 Joel D. Foster, D.P.M., P.C. 9 Children’s Mercy Hospital East 8 Pulaski Bank Home Lending 7 Tingle Flooring 7 Coldwater 6 Lee’s Summit Downtown Rotary Club 6 AAA Insurance & Travel 5 Executive Lending Group, L.L.C. 5 Freeland Photography 5 Home Instead Senior Care 5 Hope House, Inc. 5 Lee’s Summit Lifestyle Magazine 5 Pro Deo Youth Center 5 Rob Binney-ReeceNichols Real Estate 5 Benton House of Lee’s Summit 4 Bruce Stansberry CPA 4 Command Research, LLC 4 Elwood Staffing 4 Imperial Printed Products 4 Kansas City Zoo 4 Sprint 4 Summit Theatre Group 4 Waddell & Reed—Manning 4 Chicago Title Company 3 Life Transformations Personal Training 3 Our Lady of the Presentation Catholic Church 3 Paws 4 Autism 3 Dairy Queen 2 Heartland Quality Heating & Cooling LLC 2 Lee’s Summit MSTA 2 Select Physical Therapy - Douglas St 2 Select Physical Therapy - Melody Lane 2 Apex Business Advisors 1 Atkinson LaRue & Schone, LLC 1 Law Office of Young, Jakobe, & Kuhl, LLC 1 Morgan Contractors 1 The Parkway Senior Living 1 Very Violet Boutique 1

Thank You!

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Member Events & News Chamber and R-7 School District Sponsor Spring Recognition Program When you hear the phrase "outstanding teacher," who comes to mind? Nominate this person for the Lee’s Summit Chamber Excellence In Teaching/R-7 Teacher of the Year Award.

are only eligible for the Excellence In Teaching Awards. However, they will not be considered for the Teacher of the Year Award because the state program is restricted to classroom teachers only.

Twelve R-7 teachers will receive the Excellence In Teaching Award. Each Amy Krinke award recipient will also become a 2015 Teacher of the Year finalist for the R-7 School District's annual Teacher of the Year Award.

The district's Teacher of the Year goes on to compete in the Missouri State Teacher of the Year program.

The recognized teachers will be selected by a committee composed of R-7 staff and representatives from the Chamber and the community. The 12 Excellence In Teaching winners will be announced in March and honored in April at the reception, to be held at the historic Longview Mansion, where Teacher of the Year also will be announced.

Any teacher, pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, and any guidance counselor or library/media specialist is eligible for the program. Due to the Missouri Teacher of the Year guidelines, guidance counselors and librarians

Nomination forms are available at the Lee’s Summit R-7 School District website at lsr7.org. The deadline for nominations is January 28.

Former Texas Educator Assumes Lead Role at UCM – Lee’s Summit Lisa London, a resident of Fairway, Kan., who has more than 13 years of success in educational program development and university administration in Texas, has been named Director of UCM – Lee’s Summit, the University of Central Missouri’s extended campus facility serving the Kansas City metropolitan area.

“We look forward to having Dr. London serve in this key leadership role,” said Laurel Hogue, vice provost for extended studies. “Her many years of higher education experience, along with proven success in relationship development, are exactly what we need for UCM – Lee’s Summit to continue on a path for successful growth and service in the metro area.”

London has a passion for career and technical education with a wide variety of experiences and knowledge. This includes her most recent position as associate vice president for the Division for Enterprise Development at the University of Texas at Arlington, where she played a key role in expanding the local and global outreach for the institution. In this capacity from

2004 to 2015, she led a team of approximately 125 employees and 250 instructors, contractors and subject matter experts who deliver workforce training and technical solutions supporting both private and public organizations in Texas and across the globe.

London began her career in higher education with the Texas Engineering Extension Service, one of Texas’ largest workforce development agencies and a member of the Texas A&M University System.

With more than 2,300 students enrolled this fall, UCM – Lee’s Summit, 850 NW Chipman Road, serves as the university’s residence center for educational opportunities in the Kansas City region. The facility offers nine graduate programs and seven undergraduate degree completion programs for students transferring from a community college.

Have news about your business or an upcoming event? Submit news releases to skusek@lschamber.com for consideration in the Chamber Link newsletter.

Dr. Matt Niewald Recognized with 2015 Dentist of the Year Award Dr. Matt Niewald, a general dentist in Lee’s Summit, Mo. received the 2015 Missouri Dental Association (MDA) Dentist of the Year Award at the Association’s House of Delegates 150th Celebration.

The Dentist of the Year Award recognizes a member dentist who has demonstrated outstanding service to the Association, to the profession and/or to the community in the past year.

This year, Missouri dentists faced a challenge with a large, Missouri-based dental insurance company. The challenges dealt with election processes and bylaws operations, and if the company was acting in compliance

with these. After many weeks with no resolution, three dentists filed suit to bring about a fair and transparent process, which did occur as a result of their initial efforts.

Niewald demonstrated outstanding service to the Association, the profession and the community, proving to members that organized dentistry and its leaders are willing to take action when necessary to ensure that third party payers provide transparency in their processes and that providers are treated fairly and honestly.

Dr. Niewald is no stranger to demonstrating leadership in the dental association. He has served local societies extensively, is past president of the MDA and has served in various national leadership positions with the American Dental Association.

City’s Citizen Leadership Academy Applications Now Available In an effort to promote understanding of local government and to foster future community leaders, the City of Lee’s Summit created a Citizens Leadership Academy for residents of Lee’s Summit as part of a community goal developed through the City’s LS360 Strategic Plan.

The Citizens Leadership Academy is open to Lee’s Summit residents who want to gain better insight into the operations of City government and to prepare for greater involvement in the community’s leadership. The Citizens Academy is meant to complement leadership training programs and academies already offered in the community. The Citizens Academy is held once a year and consists of seven sessions, beginning in January. You must be a resident or business owner in Lee’s Summit to be eligible for this free program.

For more information about the program or to fill out an application, visit cityofLS.net.

Lee’s Summit Magic Tree Set to Exceed Donation Record The true spirit of Christmas has been on display nightly at the Lee’s Summit Magic Tree. Through Dec. 18, more than 2,100 pounds of food had been donated in support of Lee’s Summit Social Services.

In addition to food bank donations, more than $4,200 has been given at the Magic Tree to support LSSS and its mission to provide clothes, food and monetary support for children, individuals and families in and around the Lee’s Summit area. Much of that financial support came on Dec. 11 when Thrivent Financial matched dollar-for-dollar up to $2,000 on donations received that evening at the Magic Tree.

With time still left to collect, food and monetary donations will far exceed last year, something LSSS Executive Director Matt Sanning is truly thankful for.

“The season, thus far, at the Magic Tree has been nothing short of amazing,” Sanning said. “The outpouring of care and the enjoyment that families experience at the Magic Tree has been fantastic. We are grateful for everyone who takes the opportunity to enjoy the season at the Magic Tree with their friends and family.”

The Lee’s Summit Magic Tree and 40 Days of Magic runs through Jan. 4, 2016. The Magic Tree is located at I-470 and View High Drive in Lee’s Summit.

January Networking Opportunities & Seminars

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

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Brew up Business

Join us from 4:30–6 p.m. Thursday, January 14 for a Chamber After Hours at Bodies Health & Fitness, 1100 SE Century Dr.

Join us from 7:30–8:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 26 for a Chamber Before Hours at Signature Massage, 3450 NE Ralph Powell Rd., Ste. A.

Keep up your New Years Resolution at this Chamber After Hours. Fill out your resolution card and enjoy healthy snacks, champagne, fitness challenges and fun while you mingle with other Chamber members. Be sure to bring your business cards because they’ll be doing some drawings and giveaways!

Take a break, relax and get ready for Valentine’s Day at this morning networking event. Bring your business cards and meet some new faces while you enjoy breakfast and giveaways before heading to the office.

People prefer doing business with those they know, so get out and start making those connections.

BREAKFAST Friday, January 15 • 7:15–9 a.m.

Emaline Ballroom, 616 SW 3rd Street Our Community...Sunny Side Up! Kick the year off on a positive note at the January Chamber Breakfast as you hear updates by leaders from various companies and organizations within our community. This breakfast is sure to make you start your day off smiling!

Productivity Tips for Business Professionals January 5 | 4–5 p.m. | John Knox Village Manhattan Room Presenter: Mona Raglow, Monaplanner Do we manage time, or does time manage us? Begin the new year with a workshop on the importance of goal setting, time management and organization. Raglow will share tips and tools to improve your productivity in business and in life.

Reservations are required and must be made online at LSchamber.com, or by calling 816.524.2424. Deadline is Monday, Jan. 11 at 5 p.m.

If you feel like there’s too much to do, and too little time, you’ll appreciate Mona’s 3-step process. Whether you use a big chief tablet or smartphone to organize your life, you’ll walk away with ideas you can easily implement.

Sponsor: Summit Bank of Kansas City

Sponsor: ReeceNichols–Deb Sturgess

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 Chamber Members @Jolly’s Mallory Kammeyer 19 SE 3RD STREET LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64063 (816) 679-5088 E: atjollys@gmail.com atjollys.com

LammTech Sloane Arnold 917 S LIMIT AVENUE SEDALIA, MO 65301 (660) 827-9944 E: sloane@lammtech.com lammtech.com

Andy’s Frozen Custard Gary Marker 598 NE STATE ROUTE 291 HWY LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64086 (816) 524-5554 E: gary@eatandys.com eatandys.com

Marian Hope Heather Ruoff 14820 EAST 42ND STREET INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055 (816) 695-1255 E: hruoff@marianhope.org marianhope.org

The Coyote Group, LLC Mark Wiley 204 SAPONI LANE LAKE WINNEBAGO, MO 64034 (816) 806-2961 E: markw@thecoyotegroup.com thecoyotegroup.com

The Rebecca Grille Amy Smith 3365 SW FASCINATION DRIVE LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64081 (816) 761-4500 E: amy@therebeccagrille.com therebeccagrille.com

The Exit Room China Arbuckle 304 SW MARKET STREET LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64063 (816) 434-5808 E: china@theexitroomkc.com TheExitRoomKC.com

Schendel Pest Services Michael Callia 1305 NE COUNTRY LANE CIRCLE LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64086 (913) 620-5725 E: michael.callia@pestzero.com schendelpest.com

freshstart Restoration Ben Fetzer 2503 NW WINDWOOD DRIVE LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64081 (816) 278-1407 F: (816) 817-1748 E: ben@fsrkc.com fsrkc.com

Second Nature Outdoor Living & Landscaping Todd Sexton 1304 SW MARKET STREET LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64081 (816) 525-8484 F: (816) 875-1943 E: Todd@secondnatureoutdoorliving.com SecondNatureOutdoorLiving.com

Impeccably Gourmet Catered LLC Cynthia Gephart 15804 WEST 148TH TERRACE OLATHE, KS 66062 (816) 204-7783 E: gourmetcheflou@aol.com impeccablygourmetcatered.com KC Communications & Media Matters John Beaudoin 200 SW SECOND STREET LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64063 (816) 838-1489 E: johnbeaudoin4@gmail.com

Synergy Chiropractic Taylor Geneser 603A NE WOODS CHAPEL ROAD LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64064 (816) 886-2035 F: (816) 503-8941 E: synergychiropractic@outlook.com synergychiropracticcenter.com Scott E. Thomas & Daughter Photography Jessica Lee 100 SW 2ND STREET LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64063 (816) 313-7673 E: jessica@scottethomasphoto.com scottethomasphoto.com TPC Interiors, Inc. Colin Lynch Patrick McNamara 5 SW INDUSTRIAL DRIVE, STE E LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64081 (816) 406-3620 E: clynch@tpcinteriors.com Vapur of Lee’s Summit Brenda Callaghan 567 SE MELODY LANE LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64063 (816) 434-5756 E: vapurofls@yahoo.com ls.vapurshops.com

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January 2016 Calendar January 1 • Chamber office closed

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January 5 • 4 p.m., Recess for Success TOPIC: Productivity Tips for Business Professionals Presenter: Mona Raglow, Monaplanner LOCATION: John Knox Village - Manhattan Room SPONSOR: ReeceNichols–Deb Sturgess January 6 • Noon, Membership Committee meeting, Depot January 7 • 7:30 a.m., Health Care Committee meeting, John Knox Village, 400 NW Murray Rd January 11 • 8 a.m., Operation Thank You Begins • 4 p.m., Annual Gala Task Force meeting, Depot January 13 • 8 a.m., Business Development Council, Depot • Noon, Ambassador Committee meeting, Depot January 14 • 7:30 a.m., Executive Committee meeting, Depot • 8 a.m., Visitors Council meeting, Gamber Center, 4 SE Independence Ave • 4:30-6 p.m., Chamber After Hours, Bodies Health & Fitness, 1100 SE Century Dr January 15 • 7:15-9 a.m., Monthly Membership Breakfast PRESENTER: Sunny Side Up Breakfast LOCATION: Emaline Ballroom, 616 SW 3rd Street SPONSOR: Summit Bank of Kansas City January 18 • Chamber office closed January 20 • 8 a.m., Education Committee meeting, Lee’s Summit West High School Library, 2600 SW Ward Rd • Noon, Board of Directors meeting, Johnny’s Tavern, 1660 SE Blue Parkway January 21 • Noon, Chamber Young Professionals Committee, Depot • 4 p.m., Ribbon Cutting, @Jolly’s, 19 SE 3rd St January 22 • 7:30 a.m., Governmental Relations Committee meeting, John Knox Village - Manhattan Room, 1001 NW Chipman Rd January 23 • 6 p.m., Annual Gala, The Pavilion at John Knox Village, 400 NW Murray Rd January 26 • 7:30 a.m., Chamber Before Hours, Signature Massage, 3450 NE Ralph Powell Rd., Ste. A January 27 • Noon, Membership Committee meeting, Depot January 28 • 4 p.m., Ribbon Cutting, Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street, 13 SE 3rd St January 29 • 8 a.m., Council of Chairs, Depot

2016 Partners Gold

Humana Health Plan, Inc. KCP&L Lee’s Summit Medical Center Reinhart Foodservice Saint Luke’s East Hospital Tingle Flooring

Silver

Bank of Lee’s Summit Central Bank of the Midwest Door Systems, Inc. ENT Associates of Greater Kansas City Great Southern Bank HSMC Orizon, LLC John Knox Village Lee’s Summit Dodge Chrysler Jeep Paradise Park, Inc. Second Nature Outdoor Living & Landscaping Sprint University of Central Missouri–Lee’s Summit Walmart Weed Man Zoetis

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Bank Midwest Digital Marketing Inc. KC Metro Insurance Agency, Inc. Lakewood Counseling TMC Longview Funeral Home & Cemetery Missouri Central Credit Union Parker Swearngin LLP Rodney Loesch CFP–Waddell & Reed Simmons First National Bank Spilker McKeone & Nelson PC Summit Bank of Kansas City Technology Plus Inc. The Wilson Group, Inc. University of Kansas Edwards Campus