JANUARY 2015
What’s Inside... Annual Gala Resolve to get Involved Happy Birthday LS Ribbon Cuttings Member News Networking Opportunities Operation Thank You January Calendar
2 3 4 6 9 10 11 12
Pictured Above: Holiday Reception Chair Bill Oades delivers collected donations to Geneva High with Lee’s Summit Social Services.
Yours Truly,
2015 BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS Joe Stasi, Chair Saint Luke’s East Hospital Vicky Cundiff, Chair-Elect Weed Man Tyler Morehead, Treasurer Morehead Agency, LLC Carolyn McKnight, Ed.D., Chair Emeritis University of Kansas Edwards Campus VICE CHAIRS Jon Garlow, Community Development Wells Fargo Advisors Kelly Spencer, Membership Development Bank of Lee’s Summit John Brown, Business & Economic Development Hollis + Miller Architects BOARD MEMBERS Carol Baker KCP&L Susan Coffman Lee’s Summit CARES Tim Denker Denker Law Firm Trisha Goodale Pulaski Bank Home Lending Brian Hutchin UMB Bank Paul McClain Freedom Wealth Advisors Lesley McKeone Spilker, McKeone & Nelson PC Chip Moxley Tingle Flooring Rosalie Newkirk HSMC Orizon, LLC Dr. Matt Niewald Matt A. Niewald, DDS Colleen Sliffe Carrow Real Estate Services KC Jeff Sullivan Commerce Bank Terry Trafton Lakewood Counseling TMC Molly Wichman Life Transformations Person 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, President Mark Dickey, Vice President Gina Seibel, Director of Communications Chrissy Symes, Director of Special Events Cathy Young, Director of Member Services Sue McMilian, Administrative Assistant Nedra Hoover, Bookkeeper Marilyn Pemberton, Part-time Assistant
It’s Time...
Chamber’s Annual Gala This year’s Annual Gala & Auction, sponsored by Bank Midwest, is set for Saturday, January 24 at The Pavilion at John Knox Village. You will not want to miss this event! This year’s event includes shopping the gala showcase, member awards and a three-course plated dinner. The event is black tie optional and allows time to network and celebrate all the great accomplishments of 2014. Want to get your business involved? Here are a couple ways...
• You may donate an item to our always popular gala showcase 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.
Questions? Contact Stephanie Kusek at 816.524.2424 or email skusek@lschamber.com.
Dress up as your favorite Superhero!
Party January 17 10am-1pm
Dress up as your favorite Princess! TM
Paradise-Park.com
January 24 11am-2pm
Resolve to Get Involved in 2015 The Chamber multiplies the effectiveness of businesses within the community by providing structure, volunteer leadership, professional staff and full-time office operation to implement an effective business organization that meets the needs of our growing community. Committee volunteers have the opportunity to share and create new ideas, while also learning more about the business community to which they belong. The following committees, councils and task forces carry out the work of the Chamber:
• Ambassador Committee: Sheila Clark
Objective: recruit and mentor new members and develop awareness of the Chamber in the community.
• Business Development Council Chair: Ben Seidel Objective: monitor and fulfill the educational and training needs of small businesses.
• Education Committee Chair: Linda Anderson
Objective: promote business partnership with the education community, select five scholarship recipients each year, host a welcome breakfast for new R-7 teachers and the recipient for the R-7 Teacher of the Year award.
• Governmental Relations Committee Chair:
Kent Kirby Objective: study local, state and federal legislative issues of interest to businesses and prepare legislative priorities. This committee plans an annual trip to Jefferson City and Washington DC to visit legislators, forums on special issues and elections, and local breakfast or luncheon meetings with the legislators during session.
• Health Care Committee Chair: Shanna Berning
Objective: study healthcare issues impacting the community, and provide an annual Health Fair and a Health Care Directory to all households in Lee's Summit.
• Membership Committee Chair: Darla Hall
Objective: make contact calls to existing members and lead efforts to retain current members of the Chamber.
• Oktoberfest Committee Chair: Jeff Silver
Objective: plan the annual fall festival, scheduled for the last full weekend in September.
• Visitors Council Chair: Jon Ellis
Objective: identify and develops Lee’s Summit’s unique features for the purpose of tourism development and marketing.
• Young Professionals Committee Chair: Katie Tholen
Objective: provide networking opportunities for Chamber professionals between the ages of 21-35. The CYPs gather monthly to network, learn about the business community, and engage in community service projects.
2015 Task Forces
• Annual Gala Auction Task Force Chair: Kathy Hughey Objective: organize and solicit donations for the auction held each year at the Annual Gala held in January.
• Golf Task Force Chair: Angie Miller
Objective: coordinate the annual Chamber Golf Classic tournament held each year during the summer.
• Holiday Reception Task Force Chair: Ashley Nowell
Objective: plan and organize the Holiday Reception held on the first Wednesday in December.
Want to share your talents by participating in a committee? Call 816.524.2424 to try one out!
Call for Nominations: 2015 Truly the Best Awards The Lee’s Summit Chamber is calling for nominations for the 2015 Truly the Best Business of the Year Awards. This award was formerly known as Res in Motus. The Chamber is recognizing four businesses in separate award categories: • Charitable/Service Agency (20 or less full-time employees) • Five or less full-time equivalent employees • Six-20 full-time equivalent employees • More than 20 full-time equivalent employees Criteria for the awards include: • 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.
220 SE Main Street, Lee’s Summit, MO 64063 by January 23, 2015. Nominated companies will be notified. Previous winners from the past five years are not eligible. Nomination forms will be emailed on January 7, and will also be available at the Chamber office. For more information, contact Nancy Bruns at 816.524.2424 or nbruns@lschamber.com.
Nominations must be returned to the Chamber office,
Happy 150th Birthday Lee’s Summit! Did you know that 2015 marks Lee’s Summit’s 150th birthday? Get excited because plans for the big Sesquicentennial Celebration (say that three times fast) are already underway! This year-long party includes lots of special events and ways for you to be a part of history! Kick off the Sesquicentennial Celebration with Lee’s Summit CARES at the January 22 Mayor’s Character Breakfast held at The Pavilion at John Knox Village. This uplifting event celebrates Character in the Lee’s Summit community, and will feature motivational speaker David Von Drehle, an editor-at-large for Time magazine and acclaimed author of Abraham Lincoln: Rise to Greatness. Reservations are required, please contact Lee’s Summit CARES at 816.347.3298. You may also visit Truly150.com and... • Share a memory about Lee’s Summit • Enter a coin design contest • View a list of special events • Volunteer to help out • Leave a legacy and donate to the cause
page 4
You can show your support for Lee’s Summit’s 150th birthday by stocking up on memorabilia available now at Lee’s Summit Hy-Vee East and Lee’s Summit Hy-Vee West, and soon at the new Lee’s Summit History Museum which is scheduled to open in 2015. A lot of buzz about the Truly 150 efforts is occurring on social media sites, too. See what others are sharing, share your own memories, and join in the discussion by following Truly 150 on Facebook and Twitter.
DED releases November 2014 Jobs Report Missouri’s unemployment rate dropped by three-tenths of a point to 5.6 percent in November, the lowest since May 2008, according to seasonally adjusted data released today by the Missouri Department of Economic Development. Last month, the state also added 4,500 jobs to its nonfarm payroll employment. Many industries experienced growth in November, including manufacturing with 3,000 new jobs, professional and business services with 2,300 new jobs added, and transportation, warehousing and utilities with 1,500 new jobs. Missouri’s nonfarm payrolls have increased by 42,200 jobs over the past year.
Community Health Fair The Lee’s Summit Chamber is hosting the Community Health Fair from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, January 17 at Paradise Park, 1021 NE Colbern Road. The event is free and open to the public. The Community Health Fair consists of health information and free health screenings including depression, body Fat, blood pressure, muscle tension, bone density, and visual acuity from area hospitals and health focused businesses.
In addition to the Health Fair, Paradise Park will be hosting their annual Superhero Party. The event will feature giveaways, photos and fun. There will also be a free Superhero screenings as part of the Community Health Fair. Bring the whole family out and start 2015 with a mission to get healthy.
Chamber and R-7 School District Sponsor Spring Recognition Program When you hear the phrase "outstanding teacher," who comes to mind? You may want to nominate this person for the Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce Excellence In Teaching/R-7 Teacher of the Year Award. Twelve R-7 teachers will receive the Excellence In Teaching Award. Each award recipient will also become a 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. 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 are only eligible for the Excellence In Teaching Awards. They will not be considered for the Teacher of the Year
Award because the state program is restricted to classroom teachers only. 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. The Teacher of the Year will also be announced at the reception. Nomination forms are available at the Lee’s Summit R-7 School District website at lsr7.org and select the Teacher of the Year option under “Trending Topics.” The deadline for nominations is January 16. page 5
Ribbon Cutting Celebrations Total Body Fitness Center
Saint Luke’s East Medical Group
On December 12, Total Body Fitness Center celebrated a ribbon cutting at their new location at 920 NE Columbus Street.
Saint Luke’s East Hospital hosted a ribbon cutting celebration on December 9 for its newest primary care clinic, Saint Luke’s Medical Group.
Enjoy the benefits that having a personal trainer brings: daily motivational support, consistent nutritional analysis, and safe, effective exercise programs you will stick with. Now is the time. Here is the place. Regardless of your fitness level, fitness goals, or fitness history, they will motivate you toward your goals.
Located on the Saint Luke’s East Hospital campus, the practice opened earlier this fall with respected family physicians Elizabeth Dexter-Manade, M.D., Gregg Klosener, D.O., D.P.M., and Alan Scharrer, M.D. The physicians provide comprehensive health care for patients of all ages.
Get ready tO Set aSide WOrrieS abOut the indOOr cOMfOrt Of yOur hOMe Or buSineSS. We’ve got you covered. We’ll be your partner for heating and cooling with 24/7 service. (So you can focus on what you do best).
this year, let e&Q heating and cooling take care of the interior comfort of your home or business space. We offer more than 40 years experience – and we’re dedicated to friendly, reliable service. Stop by and say hello while you see our innovative downtown Lee’s Summit office space. (Got tenant properties? We’ll help you keep in compliance, and worry-free!)
5 South West 4th Street • Lee’s Summit, MO 64063 • 816-524-2448 • www.eandqcomfort.com
Chamber to Award Four $1000 Scholarships to High School Seniors Each year the Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce Education Committee awards $1000 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 January 30, 2015. Applications can be found at LSchamber.com. Please contact the Chamber with any questions, 816.524.2424 or nbruns@lschamber.com.
Fifth Annual Education Summit The Lee’s Summit 360 Education KPA is hosting the 5th Annual Education Summit on Wednesday, January 28, 2015. The event will be held at MCC-Longview, 500 SW Longview Road, from 8 a.m.-noon. This year’s forum focuses on the community’s education ecosystem and the positive impacts on economic development. Attendees will learn more about the opportunities to improve business capacity by leveraging the strengths of the community’s education ecosystem. Kansas City Area Development Council President & CEO Bob Marcusse is the keynote speaker. The event also features a panel discussion from local institutions moderated by MCC-Longview President Dr. Kirk Nooks. LS360 is a roadmap for Lee’s Summit’s future – a guideline and list of ideal goals that the City and its partners would like to accomplish over the next 10 to 15 years. It is Lee’s Summit’s long-term strategic plan, developed by more than 200 stakeholders and adopted by the City Council in 2009. For more information visit lsmo360.com
Member Renewals Edward Jones Investments-Schlosser 36 Adelman Travel 34 Powell Gardens, Inc. 25 General Elevator & Hydraulics, Inc. 24 Kentucky Fried Chicken 24 Wilshire at Lakewood 18 Diane Forte Enterprises 16 Bartlett & West 14 Carrabba’s Italian Grill 12 Cosentino’s Price Chopper-Lakewood 12 Lee’s Summit Sunrise Rotary Club 11 Lee’s Summit United Methodist Church 11 Park University-Independence Campus 11 Lint, Singleton & Heintz, C.P.A., P.C. 10 QuikTrip Corporation 10 Bruce Holiman State Farm Insurance 8 Community Blood Center 8 Dave Leon Painting 8 Heritage Companies 8 The Fountains at Greenbriar 7 Summit Shoe Service, L.L.C. 6 Bledsoe Rentals-South 5 Coldwater 5 Fish Window Cleaning 5 Lee’s Summit Community Church 5 Power Group Companies 5 Steven C. Krueger Legal Services LLC 5 Freeland Photography 4 Hope House, Inc. 4 RE/MAX Elite, REALTORS 4 American Funding Solutions LLC 3 Command Research, LLC 3 Crystal Clear Enterprise, Inc. 3 Gregory’s Sunday Brunch & Event Space 3 Investment Resources 3 Kansas City Taxi LLC d/b/a 10/10 Taxi 3 Law Offices of Jonathan R. Whitehead 3 Mariam’s Memories 3 Life Transformations Personal Training 2 Our Lady of the Presentation Catholic 2 Church Precision Roofing 2 Secured Title of Kansas City 2 Express Employment Professionals 1 School of Rock Lee’s Summit 1 Silverlight Financial 1 Zephyr Properties 1
page 7
Party Pics from Events in December
Want to see more pictures? “Like� us on Facebook! Facebook.com/LSummitChamber
page 8
Member News Unity in the Community - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Celebrate the life, legacy and teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the City of Lee’s Summit’s community-wide celebration at 5 p.m. on Monday, January 19, 2015 at The Pavilion at John Knox Village, 520 NW Murray Road. The theme of the 2015 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration is “Unity in our Community.” The celebration kicks off with a reception featuring an exhibition of works of art by artists from our community and across the metropolitan area. 41 Action News Emmy Award-winning Reporter Jenna Hanchard will present an inspirational message to the community during the ceremony. The Dr. King celebration features an array of talented
performers. The Sounds of Summit from Lee’s Summit High School, the Women’s Choir from Bernard Campbell Middle School, the Lee’s Summit North High School Air Force Jr. ROTC and the June Neal Dancers of June Neal Dance Studio will participate in the program. This year’s celebration will also include prayers by Reverend Sandra Campbell of Unity Temple on the Plaza and Pastor Phil Hopper of Abundant Life Church. The event is free and the community is encouraged to bring family and friends to enjoy a spectacular program in honor of Dr. King. Learn more about the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration by visiting, cityofls.net or by calling, 816.969.1010.
Lee’s Summit Nonprofit Wins State Coalition of the Year Lee's Summit CARES has been awarded the 2014 Missouri Coalition of the Year by ACT Missouri, the Missouri Substance Abuse Prevention Network and the Missouri Division of Behavioral Health. The Missouri Senate also provided a proclamation acknowledging the prevention work of Lee’s Summit CARES. Both items were awarded at a state-wide conference by Missouri Senator Wayne Wallingford.
Lee’s Summit CARES is a nonprofit agency that prevents youth substance abuse and violence in the Greater Lee’s Summit community. The Coalition of the Year award celebrates a coalition's sustained level of excellence. Lee's Summit CARES has been one of the model prevention coalitions in the state of Missouri for more than 25 years. For more information about Lee’s Summit CARES visit LScares.org.
Dean’s Trophies Celebrates 50 Years Dean’s Trophies celebrates their 50th anniversary. Co-owners (daughter/ grandson) Debbie Crawford Scott and James Dean Suddarth, wish to express their gratitude to loyal customers of Dean’s Trophies. Scott fondly recalls when her parents started the trophy business in 1964. Dean and Lou Crawford were bowlers in area leagues. Through their passion for the sport, they recognized a business potential. A mail carrier by day, Dean spent many evenings gathering orders and assembling trophies. They soon relocated to Hickman Mills Drive where the Dean’s Trophies sign was an icon
in the community for 37 years. The highway project overtook the main facility and they moved to their current location in Belton on BelRay Place. Scott manages this store and show room with a full line of products. The downtown Lee’s Summit store, located at 334 SW Main Street, is where Suddarth offers the same full line of trophies, awards, T-shirts, banners, acrylics and laser engraving. Dean’s looks forward to serving the needs of their customers and the community for years to come. For more information visit deanskc.com.
Have news about you or your business that you would like to share? Send press releases and photos for consideration to gseibel@lschamber.com
page 9
January Networking Opportunities & Seminars
Register for the events below online at LSchamber.com under the Calendar of Events
chamber erhours t f a Socialize Build Business
BEFORE HOURS
Brew up Business
Join fellow Chamber members on January 8 from 4:30–6 p.m. for the Chamber After Hours at Raintree Chiropractic, 931 SW Lemans Lane.
Start your day off with the Chamber on January 27 from 7:30–8:30 a.m. at National American University, 401 NW Murray Road.
Raintree Chiropractic will be providing appetizers and beverages from Konrad’s Kitchen and Tap House. Once you’re feeling a little full, you can enjoy a free chair massage from their massage therapist, Amalia. After you are nice and relaxed, hopefully you win one of their great door prizes. The prizes include: 60 minute massages, Chiroflow pillow and biofreeze package, and a small group fitness training package from The FIRM.
Start your morning off right with breakfast treats and networking. National American University will also be providing door prizes, so make sure to bring your business cards.
January 16 • 7:15-9 a.m. Emaline Ballroom, 616 SW Third Street Our Community... Sunny Side Up! Celebrate the positive 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! Reservations can be made online at lschamber.com, under the Calendar of Events tab, or by calling 816-524-2424. Deadline is January 14 at noon. Registration is required. Breakfast Sponsor: Summit Bank of Kansas City
People prefer doing business with those they know and trust, so come on out and start building your business relationships.
What do Your Personal Social Media Profiles Say About Your Professional Persona? January 6 | 3:30–4:30 p.m. | John Knox Village Manhattan Rm Presenter: Ashley Backhus, Etap Communications You may use social media for your social life, but are you using it to promote yourself as a business professional? Social media can be a great tool to interact with clients and colleagues and promote yourself as an expert in a particular field. Learn which sites are best for building a professional presence online as well as tips and tricks.
Registering for events is easy at LSchamber.com! Just click on the event you wish to attend, and then login with your member representative ID. Need help or don’t know your password? Call 816.524.2424
Operation Thank You Volunteers Did you know there are nearly 1,000 members in the Chamber? Here's a great way to get out and get to know fellow members. We need you to assist us in delivering the new 2015 Membership Directories during Operation Thank You. The event is held the week of January 12-16, 2015. 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. 220 SE MAIN STREET • LEE’S SUMMIT, MISSOURI 64063
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 9. 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.
Welcome to Our Newest Chamber Members Avila University
Cathy Mahurin 11901 WORNALL ROAD KANSAS CITY, MO 64145 (816) 501-3737 F: (816) 941-4650 E: advantage@avila.edu avila.edu/advantage
Inspired Homes/Kensington Farms
The Parkway Senior Living
Anthony Taylor 700 NE RD MIZE ROAD, SUITE 201 BLUE SPRINGS, MO 64014 (816) 228-8866 E: ataylor@arrowseniorliving.com parkwayseniorliving.com
Playter & Playter, LLC
Dan Walsh 1021 SW ALMSBY ROAD LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64083 (816) 337-2164 E: jdriggs@inspired-homes.com inspired-homes.com
Eric Playter 7608 RAYTOWN ROAD, 1ST FLOOR KANSAS CITY, MO 64138 (816) 666-8905 F: (816) 666-8903 E: eric@playter.com playter.com
Morgan Contractors
Post Coffee Company
James Morgan 1021 NE JIB COURT SUITE A LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64064 (816) 313-5721 F: (816) 222-0640 E: james@morgancontractors.com morgancontractors.com
Osborne Global Investors, Inc.
Holmes Osborne 115 WEST MASONT STREET PO BOX 59 ODESSA, MO 64076 (816) 633-4444 E: holmesosborne@holmesosborne.com holmesosborne.com
Levi Holland 200 NE CHIPMAN ROAD LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64063 (815) 263-5745 E: info@postcoffeecompany.com postcoffeecompany.com
Shelton-Goff Capital Investors LLC Zach Goff PO BOX 6681 LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64064 (816) 309-7103 E: sgcinvestors@gmail.com
Speaks Family Legacy Chapels, Inc.
Debbie Eck 18020 E 39TH STREET INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055 (816) 373-3600 F: (816) 373-5320 E: debbie.eck@speakschapel.com speakschapel.com
Step Forward
Carla Willis 1801 SW NEW ORLEANS AVENUE LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64081-2363 (816) 806-5126 E: carla@netgiverfoundation.org
Total Body Fitness Center Brad Hughes 920 NE COLUMBUS STREET LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64086 (816) 434-5408 E: brad@kctotalbody.com kctotalbody.com
Zucca & Daughters & Sons Roofing Co. Inc. Chase Roscher PO BOX 904 BLUE SPRINGS, MO 64013 (816) 224-6515 F: (816) 220-8003 E: info@zuccaroofing.com zuccaroofing.com
For a complete list of Chamber members visit, LSchamber.com or download the FREE LS Chamber smartphone app (available for iPhone and Android).
January 2015 Calendar January 1 & 2 • Chamber Office Closed January 6 • 3:30–4:30 p.m., Recess for Success TOPIC: What do Your Personal Social Media Profiles Say About Your Professional Persona? PRESENTER: Ashley Backhus, Etap Communications LOCATION: John Knox Village - Manhattan Room
220 SE Main St. • Lee’s Summit, MO 64063
Pre-Sort Standard U.S. Postage PAID Permit No. 91 Lee’s Summit, MO
Current Resident
January 7 • Noon, Ambassador Committee meeting, Depot • 1 p.m., Membership Committee meeting, Depot January 8 • 7:30 a.m., Health Care Committee meeting, Bodies Health & Fitness, 1100 SE Century Drive • 8 a.m., Visitors Council meeting, Gamber Center, 4 SE Independence Ave • 4:30-6 p.m., Chamber After Hours, Raintree Chiropractic, 931 SW Lemans Lane January 9 • 9 a.m., Ribbon Cutting, Liberty Tax Service, 1127 NE Rice Road January 12 • 8 a.m., Operation Thank You Begins • 4 p.m., Annual Gala Task Force meeting, Coffelt Land Title, 262 NE Tudor Road January 13 • 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Chamber Young Professionals Networking Luncheon, Baker University, 1278 NE Windsor Drive January 15 • 7:30 a.m., Executive Committee meeting, Depot January 16 • 7:15-9 a.m., Monthly Membership Breakfast PRESENTER: Sunny-side-up Breakfast LOCATION: Emaline Ballroom, 616 SW Third Street SPONSOR: Summit Bank of Kansas City January 17 • 10 a.m.-1 p.m, Community Health Fair, Paradise Park, 1021 NE Colbern Road January 19 • Chamber Office Closed for Holiday January 20 • 11:30 a.m., Business Development Committee meeting, Depot January 21 • Noon, Board of Directors meeting, Emaline Ballroom, 616 SW Third Street January 23 • 7:30 a.m., Governmental Relations Committee meeting, John Knox Village - Manhattan Room January 24 • 6 p.m., Annual Gala & Auction, The Pavilion at John Knox Village, Title Sponsor: Bank Midwest January 27 • 7:30-8:30 a.m., Chamber Before Hours, National American University, 401 NW Murray Road January 28 • Noon, Membership Committee meeting, Depot
2015 Partners GOLD
Great Southern Bank Humana Health 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 Discover Vision Centers HSMC Orizon, LLC John Knox Village Lee’s Summit Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram Mazuma Credit Union Paradise Park Summit Bank of Kansas City The Wilson Group, Inc. University of Central Missouri Wal-Mart Zoetis
BRONZE
B Positively Promoting U, Inc. Budget Blinds Chinnery Evans & Nail PC Greater Lee’s Summit Healthcare Foundation Hollis + Miller Architects KC Metro Insurance Lakewood Counseling TMC Lee’s Summit Journal Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys Missouri Central Credit Union Parker Swearngin LLP RED Development Rodney Loesch CFP - Waddell & Reed Simmons First National Bank Spilker McKeone & Nelson, PC Technology Plus Inc. TMC Lakewood University of Kansas Edwards Campus Weed Man