JANUARY 2020
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Annual Gala 2 Truly the Best Awards 3 Teacher of the Year Awards 4 Partnerships & Chairman’s Club 5 Explore LS & Healthcare Directory 6 Member News & Events 7 Holiday Reception Recap 9 January Calendar 12
The Chamber and Lee’s Summit Economic Development Council were thrilled to present a check of over $800 to Coldwater of Lee’s Summit from proceeds raised during the annual Holiday Reception.
Yours Truly,
2020 BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS Trisha Goodale, Chair Midwest Property Resources Tim Denker, Chair-Elect Denker Law Firm Carson Graff, Treasurer Bank Midwest Jon Garlow, Chair Emeritus Strongbox Wealth VICE CHAIRS Kristi Johnson-Ware, Community Development Central Bank of the Midwest Debbie Stoddard, Membership Development Budget Blinds of Lee’s Summit Tim Van Zandt, Economic Development Saint Luke’s Health System BOARD MEMBERS Kirby Asplund The Asplund Group, LLC Brian Barton MC Power Companies, Inc. John Beaudoin KC Communications & Media Matters Jennifer Craig ReDiscover Chrissy Graheck Paychex, Inc. Candace Jennings Whistle Stop Coffee & Mercantile Laurie Johnson John Knox Village Brian King Mid USA Insurance Agency, Inc. Laura Maxwell R-7 School District Cara McElhaney Ascentist Ear, Nose & Throat Elaine Metcalf ProDeo Youth Center Robyn Miller Woods Chapel United Methodist Church Lauren Moxley-Johnson Tingle Flooring Joel Wilson Edward Jones, Financial Advisor EX-OFFICIO Steve Arbo City of Lee’s Summit Mayor Bill Baird City of Lee’s Summit Dr. Emily Miller R-7 School District Carl Chinnery, Legal Counsel Chinnery Evans & Nail, P.C. CHAMBER STAFF Matt Baird, IOM Director of Business & Gov’t Relations Cathy Young, IOM, Director of Member Services Megan Gray, Director of Special Events Taylor Smith, Director of Communications Heather Thompson, Advertising Manager Agi Bako-LaFave, Office Manager Jordan Straits, Creative Coordinator Vanessa King, Bookkeeper Marilyn Pemberton, Part-time Assistant
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Join us on Saturday, January 25, 5:30 p.m., at The Pavilion at John Knox Village for the Chamber’s Annual Gala. We will travel back to the Roaring ‘20s for a Speakeasy Soiree complete with live entertainment, networking, gourmet dining stations and a one-of-a-kind speakeasy experience. The evening is highlighted by our live and silent auctions. The Chamber’s Annual Gala Task Force would like to request your consideration in donating an item, gift certificate or unique experience to this year’s event. Donating to the auction is an incredible opportunity to showcase your business and market to members of the Lee’s Summit business community, while helping the Chamber continue providing professional programming and community resources. In exchange for your generosity, you will receive recognition within our auction program and at the auction tables during the event. Not sure what to donate? We also have a wish list available online for ideas. Visit LSchamber.com/gala2020 for more information. Sponsorships are also a great way to promote your business at the event. See a list of available sponsorship levels below. For more information about securing a sponsorship, contact Megan Gray at mgray@lschamber.com or call 816.524.2424. Keep an eye on your mailbox for a formal invitation after the first of the year.
Tickets & Sponsorship Gatsby’s Table - $1,500
Table of 8 with Premium Seating & Sponsor Recognition
Al Capone & Gang - $1,000
Table of 8 with Preferred Seating & Sponsor Recognition
Flappers & Sheiks - $500 Four Seats & Sponsor Recognition
Velma & Roxie - $300 Two Seats & Sponsor Recognition
Bootleggers - $550 Table of 8
Old Fashioned - $75 Individual Ticket
Meet Our New Board Members! The Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce is happy to welcome five new, esteemed professionals to our Board of Directors. We know that John Beaudoin of KC Communications & Media Matters (kccmm.net), Jennifer Craig of ReDiscover (rediscovermh.org), Laurie Johnson of John Knox Village (johnknoxvillage.org), Laura Maxwell of the R-7 School District (lsr7.org) and Elaine Metcalf of ProDeo Youth Center (prodeoyouthcenter.org) will act as incredible assets for our organization in 2020.
John Beaudoin KC Communications & Media Matters
Jennifer Craig ReDiscover
Laurie Johnson John Knox Village
Laura Maxwell R-7 School District
Elaine Metcalf ProDeo Youth Center
Call for Nominations: 2020 Truly the Best Awards The Lee’s Summit Chamber is calling for nominations for the 2020 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 TRULY THE BEST 5 or less full-time equivalent employees TRULY THE BEST 6-20 full-time equivalent employees TRULY THE BEST 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
Nomination forms are available at LSchamber.com and must be returned to the Chamber office by January 31. Nominated businesses will be notified, and completed applications and support documentation must be submitted by February 21. All information on applications will remain confidential. Previous winners from the past five years are not eligible.
2019 Business of the Year Award Winners: Fossil Forge Design, All A’ Bloom Flowers & Gifts, Developing Potential, Inc. and Lead Bank
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Chamber and R-7 School District Accepting Teacher of the Year Nominations
2019 Excellence in Teaching Recipients
When you hear the phrase “outstanding teacher,” who comes to mind? You may want to nominate this person for the Teacher of the Year Award. Twelve R-7 teachers will receive this year’s Excellence In Teaching Award. Each award recipient will also become a finalist for the Lee’s Summit 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. Any certified teacher, pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, and any guidance counselor or library media specialist is eligible for the program. All candidates must have been employed at least five years with the district and currently be working full-time. Former winners who are nominated again are eligible for consideration to receive one of three Teacher of Distinction awards. Teachers of Distinction also interview for Teacher of the Year. The Excellence In Teaching and Teacher Of Distinction award recipients will be selected by a committee composed of R-7 staff and representatives from the Chamber of Commerce and the community. The 12 Excellence In Teaching winners will be announced in April and honored at an April reception, where the Teacher of the Year will be announced. Nomination forms will be available to R-7 students in January. Nomination forms are also available via the Lee’s Summit R-7 School District website at www.lsr7.org by searching Teacher of the Year. To learn whether your candidate meets the five-year and full-time criteria, contact us at 816.986.1017 The deadline for nominations is January 31.
Chamber to Award $1,000 Scholarships to Area High School Seniors Each year, the Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce Education Committee awards five $1,000 scholarships to college-bound 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 district. One of the applicant’s parents must be a full-time employee of a current 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 5 p.m. February 7, 2020. Applications can be found at LSchamber.com. Please contact Megan Gray with any questions at 816.524.2424 or mgray@lschamber.com.
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Check Out the New and Improved Lee’s Summit Community Events Calendar at Explorels.com Visit explorels.com for your one-stop source for all upcoming and current events taking place within the community of Lee’s Summit. This single platform pulls together a full calendar featuring events from all our community partners: Lee’s Summit City Hall, Economic Development, Downtown Main Street, Lee’s Summit Tourism, Velocity, Parks & Recreation and the Chamber of Commerce. In addition to these partners, businesses and attractions in Lee’s Summit may also submit events to be featured on the calendar. This is a free service to the community and will replace the events calendar that once lived on LStourism.com. Please keep in mind all events must be open to the public and reflect the moral and ethical standards consistent with the community of Lee’s Summit. Don’t miss another fun Lee’s Summit event - check out the calendar today!
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Member Renewals
Ribbon Cutting Celebrations
The following are this month’s renewals and the number of years they’ve been members: Rhodes Insurance Agency Lee’s Summit Medical Center Edward Jones - Thom Schlosser, Financial Advisor ABI Corporation Comcast Cable Integral Construction Services, Inc. Monica’s School of Dance Wilshire at Lakewood Simmons Bank Adams Pointe Conference Center J.E. Dunn Construction Company Reinhart Foodservice Fender Family Dentistry The Summit Church Wells Fargo Advisors James D. Schuette, D.D.S., P.C. LSCV CPAs Affordable Elegance Heritage Companies Joel D. Foster, D.P.M., P.C. Toshiba Business Solutions-MOKS The Cleaning Authority Lee’s Summit Community Church Cynda Sells Realty Group LLC Executive Lending Group, L.L.C. Hope House Pro Deo Youth Center Addington Place Command Research, LLC Fulson Asset Management Gregory’s Sunday Brunch & Event Space Imperial Printed Products, LLC Kansas City Zoo Summit Theatre Group Children’s Mercy-Summit Pediatrics Our Lady of the Presentation Catholic Church Dana R. Arth CPA, LLC Panera Bread - Chipman Road School of Rock Select Physical Therapy - Douglas St Treo Marketing Work Express-Community Services League AL&S Accounting, LLC Firestone Complete Auto Care Zucca & Daughters & Sons Roofing Co. Inc. Andy’s Frozen Custard Digital Marketing Inc. ENT Associates of Greater Kansas City PC Fullerton CPAs If Not For Grace Ministries Marian Hope Panda Café The Exit Room TPC Interiors, Inc. Ask Cathy Marketing Group LLC Best Western Plus Lees Summit Healy Law Firm Stone AMP SEO All World Languages & Cultures, Inc. INJOY, LLC Richardson Communications Group Samyn & Martin, LLC Van Osdol, P.C. The Williams Group Park University-Independence Campus ReeceNichols Lee’s Summit-Chad Dumas Show Me Ready Mix LLC US Asset Services, LLC
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DSB Services, LLC
On December 9, DSB Services, LLC celebrated a ground breaking at their new offices located at 211 SE Grand Avenue, Suite B. DSB Services, LLC is a certified public accounting firm, specializing in small business tax needs. They operate on a foundation of three core values to provide outstanding service to their clients: professionalism, responsiveness and quality.
Interested in Hosting a Ribbon Cutting in 2020? Is your business less than one year old or under new ownership? Have you just completed a major renovation? Celebrate with professional impact! Ribbon Cuttings are a great way to introduce fellow members to your space while creating a bit of buzz with a timeless tradition. Learn more about Lee’s Summit Chamber Ribbon Cuttings and book yours for 2020 by contacting Cathy Young at 816.524.2424 or cyoung@lschamber.com.
Member News & Events The Community is Invited to Attend the Mayor’s Character Breakfast on January 23 The community is invited to join together on Thursday, January 23, to recognize outstanding character at the 16th annual Mayor’s Character Breakfast. Tickets for the popular event are $20 and available at LSCARES.org. As this event typically sells out, attendees are encouraged to purchase tickets by Friday, January 10. The breakfast will be from 7 to 9 a.m. at the Pavilion at John Knox Village, 520 NW Murray Road. The Mayor’s Character Breakfast traditionally includes a sellout crowd of close to 700 attendees. Deadline to purchase tickets is Jan. 11. Rod Handley, founder and president of Character That Counts, is the 2020 keynote speaker at the Character Breakfast. Handley has authored 25 books on accountability and character development. A Lee’s Summit resident, Handley is well known for speaking to students of all ages and professional leaders across the city. The Character Breakfast will also include a message from Lee’s Summit Mayor Bill Baird and presentation of Lee’s Summit CARES annual character awards. These include the Ethics in Business Award and Lifetime Achievement Award as well as Reflections of Character Awards based on positive character traits. The Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to a true Kansas City icon, Dan Meers, better known as KC Wolf of the Kansas City Chiefs. Meers has entertained fans for 30 years and is the only mascot in the NFL to be inducted into the Mascot Hall of Fame. Meers will share his inspirational story with attendees, a story that can be further explored in his book “Wolves Can’t Fly.” The Reflections of Character Award will be given to community leaders Rebecca Steele, Angela Hunsucker, Don Frizzell, Jason Langston, Matt Wansing, Damion Cooper, Susie Newsam, Kris Kringle, Susie Zammar-Gale, Detective Chad Cox and Zandra Gottman. The Mayor’s Character Breakfast is presented by Lee’s Summit CARES in partnership with Saint Luke’s East Hospital and Flooring and More. Lee’s Summit CARES is a community coalition that strives to prevent youth substance abuse and violence, empower positive parenting and promote exemplary character. The great work of Lee’s Summit CARES has helped provide the Lee’s Summit community with a healthier and safer environment for children, youth and families.
Summit Technology Academy to host January and February open houses Students and families interested in learning about Summit Technology Academy and the school’s nationally recognized, career-focused programs are invited to two upcoming open house events. In addition to showcasing Summit Technology Academy, the events will include information about the Missouri Innovation Campus (MIC) program, a partnership involving the Lee’s Summit R-7 School District, the University of Central Missouri and Metropolitan Community College as well as community organizations and business partners. The open house nights, and back-up inclement weather dates, are: ● 6 p.m. Jan. 9 (inclement weather back-up is Jan. 16) ● 6 p.m. Feb. 6 (inclement weather back-up is Feb. 10) An accelerated early college program breakout session will be presented from 6:45 to 7:15 p.m. in the event center. This program will focus on the Missouri Innovation Campus program. To learn more about the open house events and to RSVP for the MIC program presentation, sta.lsr7.org/openhouse.
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December in Photos
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The Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce and Lee’s Summit Economic Development Council co-hosted their annual Holiday Reception on December 4. Members of both organizations were treated to the finest from local food and drink vendors inside the impeccably decorated Historic Longview Mansion. In the spirit of the season, attendees helped collect one of the largest supplies of non-perishable food items for Lee’s Summit Social Services in the event’s history and raised over $800 for Coldwater of Lee’s Summit to ensure the entire community has a blessed holiday season. We are so thankful to be a part of such a giving and caring city!
The Holiday Reception Planning Committee celebrates another successful, collaborative event. We thank them for their hard work!
Attendees were encouraged to bring non-perishable items to donate to Lee’s Summit Social Services. The collection was one of the largest in the history of the event.
The event helped raise over $800 for Coldwater of Lee’s Summit through a fifty-fifty raffle. Staff of the Chamber and Lee’s Summit Economic Development Council were thrilled to present Coldwater with a check this holiday season. page 9
January 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 us from 7:30–8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Tuesday, January 28 for a Chamber Before Hours at Country Club Bank, 831 NE Woods Chapel Road. Wake up with a fun networking opportunity and start a new decade with promising prospects. Coffee and breakfast items will be served.
Join us from 4:30–6 p.m. Thursday, January 9 for a Chamber After Hours event at Bridge Space, hosted by Osborne Global Investors. Come network with other Chamber members at 210 SW Market Street and start the new year off right by making new connections. Enjoy appetizers, refreshments and good conversation in Lee’s Summit’s premier entrepreneurial environment.
BREAKFAST 7:30–9 a.m. Friday, January 17 The Stanley, Aspen Room | 308 SE Douglas 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 the day off smiling! Reservations are required and must be made online at LSchamber.com, or by calling 816.524.2424. Deadline is noon Monday, January 13. Sponsor: Citizen’s Bank & Trust
Grow-This-Year: The Power of Focus, Clarity and Blind Spots 4-5:15 p.m. | Tuesday, January 7 |Missouri Innovation Campus | 1101 NW Innovation Parkway Speaker: Debra Kunz, Center for Deliberate Growth® Learn to lead-easier as Debra Kunz, Executive Coach and Founder of the Center for Deliberate Growth®, reveals the crucial decisions that create intentional growth. See how those decisions are implemented as she shares case studies from her years of empowering leaders and advancing companies forward. Sponsor: Budget Blinds of Lee’s Summit
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. page 10
Welcome to Our Newest Chamber Members Accounting & Tax Solutions, Inc. Jeanie Tays 202 NE DOUGLAS STREET LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64063 (816) 525-1411 E: jeantays@sbcglobal.net taxjeanie.com Calendar Girl Catering, LLC January Thoelke 1523 S SPRING STREET INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055 (816) 730-0556 E: calendargirlcateringllc@gmail.com Daniel’s Bar-b-q Sauces LLC Daniel Hipsher, Sr. 603 NE BALBOA AVENUE LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64063 (913) 706-7444 E: danielsbbq@aol.com danielsbbq.com
Real Property Management Consultants Rod & Deborah Bownds 864 SE BAYBERRY LANE, STE 104 LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64063 (816) 207-0750 F: (816) 207-0950 E: info@realpmconsultants.com www.RealPMConsultants.com
United Way of Greater Kansas City Karen Schuler 801 WEST 47TH STREET, STE 500 KANSAS CITY, MO 64112 (816) 472-4289 E: karen.schuler@uwgkc.org unitedwaygkc.org
Jaime Simpson 1014 SW 11TH COURT LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64081 (816) 550-9665 E: jayhawkjaime@gmail.com
For a complete list of members, visit LSchamber.com.
Single Source US Brian Miller 13915 WEST 107TH STREET LENEXA, KS 66215 (913) 469-6800 F: (913) 469-6805 E: brianm@singlesourceus.com singlesourceus.com
Congratulations to John Beaudoin, Bob Glaser, Julia Hampton and Bev Howe for making it into the 2019 Chairman’s Club by recruiting 5+ members in a single calendar year.
John Beaudoin
KC Communications & Media Matters
Bob Glaser
CommunityAmerica Credit Union
Julia Hampton
Julia E. Hampton, CPA, PC
Bev Howe
B&T Specialties
A new year of recruiting starts now! This could be the year you join the Chairman’s Club. Want more information? Contact Cathy Young at 816.524.2424.
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January 2020 Calendar 220 SE Main St. • Lee’s Summit, MO 64063
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Thank you to our new 2020 Partners!* PLATINUM
Saint Luke’s Health Systems
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Security Bank SERVPRO of Lee’s Summit Great Southern Bank Evergy(KCP&L) Tingle Flooring
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BerganKDV, Inc (formerly HSMC Orizon) Central Bank of the Midwest Citizens Bank CommunityAmerica Credit Union Ascentist Ear, Nose & Throat Farmers Insurance - Jason Langston John Knox Village Lee’s Summit Medical Center Midwest Property Resources Paradise Park Strongbox Wealth Management St. Mary’s Medical Center University of Central Missouri-Lee’s Summit *This list identifies confirmed Partnerships as of December 24, 2019.
December 31-January 1 • Chamber Office Closed January 7 • 12-1 p.m., Membership Committee Meeting, Depot • 4-5:15 p.m., Recess for Success TOPIC: Grow-This-Year: The Power of Focus, Clarity and Blind Spots SPEAKER: Debra Kunz, Center for Deliberate Growth® LOCATION: Missouri Innovation Campus, 101 NW Innovation Parkway SPONSOR: Budget Blinds of Lee’s Summit January 8 • 12-1 p.m., Ambassador Committee Meeting, Depot January 9 • 8 a.m., Executive Committee Meeting, Depot • 8 a.m., Health & Human Services Committee, Missouri Innovation Campus, 101 NW Innovation Parkway • 3 p.m., Ribbon Cutting, John Knox Village Assisted Living-Westview Wing, 1706 NW O’Brien Road • 4:30 p.m., Chamber After Hours, Osborne Global Investors, 210 SW Market Street January 15 • 12-1 p.m., Board of Directors Meeting, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kansas City-Lee’s Summit, 1201 NW Innovation Parkway January 17 • 7:30-9 a.m., Sunny Side Up Membership Breakfast, Historic Space at the Stanley, 308 Douglas Street January 21 • 1:30-2:30 p.m., Annual Gala Task Force Meeting, Depot January 25 • 5:30 p.m., Annual Gala & Auction, The Pavilion at John Knox Village, 400 NW Murray Road January 28 • 7:30 a.m., Chamber Before Hours, Country Club Bank, 831 NE Woods Chapel Road January 29 • 12-1 p.m., Membership Committee Meeting, Depot
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