July Chamber Link Newsletter 2017

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Golf Classic Postponed Business Forums Boosting Online Listings Marketing on LinkedIn Ribbon Cuttings Member News & Events Networking Opportunities July Calendar

Community partners and elected officials took part in the ceremonial groundbreaking ceremony for the new B&B Theatres on June 28 in New Longview.

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2017 BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS Tyler Morehead, Chair Morehead Agency, LLC Rosalie Newkirk, Chair-Elect HSMC Orizon, LLC Jon Garlow, Treasurer Wells Fargo Advisors Vicky Cundiff, Chair Emeritus Weed Man VICE CHAIRS Kelly Spencer, Community Development Security Bank Trisha Goodale, Membership Development Busey Home Mortgage Clint Haynes, Economic Development NextGen Wealth BOARD MEMBERS LaTonya Burgette Great Southern Bank Melissa Clogston Reinhart Foodservice Susan Coffman Lee’s Summit CARES Tim Denker Denker Law Firm Andrew Felker Chinnery Evans & Nail, P.C. Marla Franklin Saint Luke’s East Hospital Carson Graff Bank Midwest Kim Klockenga John Knox Village Mike Maksin N2 Publishing–Neighborhood Publications Lesley McKeone Spilker, McKeone & Nelson PC Amy Robertson Cameron’s Home Furnishings Ben Seidel Igniting Business, LLC Colleen Sliffe Cushman & Wakefield Matt Sogard Lee’s Summit Medical Center Jeremy Wood Cinematic Visions EX-OFFICIO Steve Arbo City of Lee’s Summit Carl Chinnery, Legal Counsel Chinnery, Evans & Nail, PC Dr. Dennis Carpenter R-7 School District Dr. Kirk Nooks MCC-Longview Mayor Randy Rhoads City of Lee’s Summit CHAMBER STAFF Tim Arbeiter, CEcD, IOM, President Matt Baird, Director of Business & Gov’t Relations Stephanie Kusek, Director of Communications Stacy Needels, Director of Special Events Cathy Young, IOM, Director of Member Services Taylor Roehr, Creative Coordinator Heather Thompson, Advertising Account Manager Anne Aubuchon, Administrative Assistant Vanessa King, Bookkeeper Marilyn Pemberton, Part-time Assistant

Chamber Golf Classic Postponed to July 20 The Chamber Golf Classic originally scheduled for June 29 has been rescheduled to 8 a.m. July 20, at WinterStone Golf Course.

All other details surrounding the tournament will remain the same; however, if you’re unable to attend the tournament, please contact Stacy Needels at sneedels@lschamber.com.

Congratulations to Mike Maksin, winner of the Hackers & Scratchers Grand Prize, a $500 shopping spree, courtesy of Summit Fair Shopping Center. Tom Reynolds was the lucky winner of two tickets to the Tim McGraw & Faith Hill concert with a $100 restaurant gift card. Thanks to all who participated!

Applications Now Available for Oktoberfest Activities The Chamber’s Oktoberfest festival is set for Sept. 22-23, 2017. Thousands of people fill the streets of Downtown Lee’s Summit to enjoy sizzling brats, German meals and dancing, a carnival, arts and crafts and much more.

Applications are now available at LSchamber.com for the following activities: • Kids Street: a special place for kids to participate in free activities, games and crafts, and don’t forget about the rootbiergarten!

• Arts & Crafts Booths: the juried Arts and Crafts Fair features local and regional artists displaying original works in a variety of mediums such as oils, photography, wood, sculpture, jewelry, etc.

• Home Brew Competition: home brewers serve up samples of their best brews in the People’s Choice tasting event from noon–3 p.m. Saturday.

Panelists, Guest Speaker Highlight Chamber’s Business Seminar in August The Chamber’s upcoming business seminar features an afternoon of expert panelists, guest speakers, cocktail hour and more to expand your network and develop yourself professionally. The event, held from 1-5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17, at Paradise Park, is an opportunity for members only.

Two expert panels will kick off the afternoon: Credit Availability in Today’s Changing Banking Industry Panelists Tom Jackson, Kent Kirby, Larry Hillier and Rick Viar will discuss the changing landscape of credit and loans. Since 2008, the world of financial services has been turned upside down.

So where does the banking industry stand today and the availability of to obtain credit?

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Business Valuation and Preparing for the Future Danny Welsh, Scott Swim, Janet Blauvelt and Jon Garlow share information on how to prepare your business for sale and how you can maximize its value. You’ll learn more about the purchasing process, due diligence, financing, negotiating and more.

In addition, the afternoon features guest speaker Vicki S. Cannon, Cannon Social Media, who is known for her ability to teach others to navigate the complex online world of social media. Cannon will share tips and tools of where clients can best attract customers online.

The cost to attend is $35; register at LSchamber.com. Contact Matt Baird at mbaird@lschamber.com with any questions.

Donate Items for New Teacher Goodie Bags

The Chamber's Education Committee is welcoming new teachers to Lee’s Summit in August and is accepting item donations for goodie bags for each new teacher to be utilized in their classrooms.

If you would like to be included in the goodie bags, please deliver a quantity of 150 items to the Chamber by Monday, Aug. 1. No coupons or brochures, please. Contact Stacy Needels at 816.524.2424 with questions. page 3

Upgrade Your Online Directory Listing to Stand Out One of the many benefits offered to members is a free listing in the online directory. Stand out among other businesses by upgrading your online listing.

The new Chamber website features bigger logos and ad options in a more user-friendly membership directory.

Member Directory Category Sponsor—$250 annual fee Allows your ad to be posted at the beginning of the category listing you select, and your logo will be added to your alphabetical listing Corporate Listing—$100 annual fee Allows you to add a logo or photo to your listing, as well as featuring the colored background to enhance your listing Logo Enhanced Listing—$75 annual fee Allows you to add a logo or photo to your listing Color Enhanced Listing—$50 annual fee Features colored background to highlight your listing Contact Cathy Young, director of member services, at 816.524.2424 or cyoung@lschamber.com to give your online listing a boost.

Apply Now to be Part of Leadership Lee’s Summit Applications are now being accepted for the Leadership Lee’s Summit class of 2018. Applications can be downloaded at LSchamber.com or by contacting Stacy Needels at 816.524.2424. Tuition to attend the program is $595 for Chamber members, or $825 for non-members. Registration fee covers all materials, meals and workshops. Tuition is payable by the individual, the employer or the sponsoring organization.

Completed applications should be returned to the Chamber no later than August 4, 2017 to be considered for the Leadership Lee’s Summit Class of 2017.

Leadership Lee’s Summit was developed to assist in motivating the visionary leaders of the area. Since its inception in 1991, the program has graduated more than 550 leaders who have gathered knowledge and skills to become influential in the community.

Approximately 25 participants are selected each year based on personal motivation, an interest to serve Lee’s Summit, potential or existing opportunities for advancement to top leadership positions, willingness to commit time and energy to complete the program and full support of the corporation/organization representing the class participant.

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7 Ways to Use LinkedIn to Grow Your Small Business Out of nearly 30 million small businesses in the U.S., only half of them will make it past five years. To ensure your small business is in the successful half, capitalize on the various ways LinkedIn can evolve your business.

With LinkedIn, you can generate leads, produce sales and hire top professionals to fuel your growth. Here are seven ways to grow your business using LinkedIn: 1. Create a LinkedIn Company Page We’ve found that LinkedIn members are 50% more likely to buy once they’ve engaged with your business on LinkedIn. According to Forbes, only 57% of companies have pages.

If you don’t already have one, create a LinkedIn Company Page. Personal profiles don’t have the same marketing and recruiting features, making them less effective at promoting your business. As you create your page, think about the kind of impression you want to create among potential customers and employees.

This will help you select the right photos and messages to use on your page.

2. Promote Your Company Page

learn more about. Try to provide a unique perspective on your industry, product or organization. Sharing your opinion on the future of your industry or creating a definitive guide on your product are just two ways to demonstrate your expertise and position your company as a credible partner.

5. Target Sales Prospects LinkedIn has over 500 million users to date, which may seem like a lot to sort through, but LinkedIn also provides you with tools to identify and target your ideal audience.

LinkedIn members are more likely than other social media users to keep their profiles up-to-date, making it easier for you to find the right people. Use LinkedIn profile data to search for LinkedIn members based on geographic location, education, experience and even connections.

6. Build an All-Star Team LinkedIn has helped 75% of job switchers make informed career decisions. Our research shows that 66% of candidates want to see company culture over everything else when looking for employment.

Once you have a Company Page, announce it to your clients, employees and personal network. This will help you gain followers, who in turn will help to promote your Company Page on the content you post to it.

Career Pages allow you to target audiences with a personalized look into your company, culture and jobs. They give you dedicated Life and Jobs Tabs on your Company Page that attract and engage relevant professionals.

3. Share Content Regularly

7. Hire Freelancers

The more you post, the more people you can potentially reach and convert. Best-in-class LinkedIn Company Pages are consistently updated to ensure that visitors have plenty of new content to consume and share.

Finding the right talent for the task at hand isn’t as tricky as it once was, even if you can’t afford the salary of a full time employee.

To get started, try posting at least once per week. It’s not uncommon for companies to post three or more times per day. Post whenever you have something worth saying.

Use Company Page analytics to see your top performing updates, your best times to post and which members of your audience are the most engaged. In addition to posting often, here are a few more stats to help you boost engagement: • Posts with links receive up to 45% more engagement • Images see an 98% increase in engagement • Relevant “best-of” lists get almost 40% more amplification

LinkedIn ProFinder enables you to post your projects, receive free proposals, and hire trustworthy professionals all in one place. ProFinder will even pair you with local professionals to ensure you have the best freelance experience possible.

By using freelancers, you’ll get access to outside perspectives & broad experience of professionals of all kinds. For a list of expert Chamber members who can help you out in different industries, visit the Membership Directory at LSchamber.com.

4. Showcase Thought Leadership Seventy nine percent of buyers say thought leadership is critical for determining which companies they want to page 5

Ribbon Cuttings & Groundbreakings...what a busy month!

Xtreme Gymnastics & Trampoline

Spartan Athletics

On June 7, Xtreme Gymnastics & Trampoline celebrated a ribbon cutting at its location at 725 NW Commerce Dr.

Spartan Athletics also celebrated a ribbon cutting on June 7 at 725 NW Commerce Dr.

Xtreme Gymnastics and Trampoline offers recreational gymnastics for kids ages 18 months to 18 years. The gym also offers competitive gymnastics teams for boys and girls, tumbling, birthday parties, open gyms, field trips and more. xgtkids.com

Formerly Peak Fitness, Spartan Athletics strives to offer its members a variety of fitness classes by trained instructors.

Its staff uses a balanced approach to help everyone reach their goals. Classes include body blast, silver sneakers, yoga, spin and more. spartanathleticsclub.com

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Control Service Company, Inc. held a groundbreaking on June 7 at the location of its new facility at 3621 NE Akin Dr. Control Service Company (CSC) has provided building automation and energy management solutions to hundreds of customers throughout Western Missouri and Eastern Kansas. The new facility will double the manufacturer’s square footage in Lee’s Summit. controlservice.com

Smoke Brewing Company

Sears Hometown & Kitchen Tune Up celebrated a ribbon cutting at 232 NW Oldham Pkwy. on June 13.

Smoke Brewing Company gathered a crowd on June 14 for a ribbon cutting at 209 SE Main St.

Sears Hometown & Kitchen Tune Up features a variety of options for lawn and garden, tools, appliances and kitchen tune up services. The store is only the second of its kind nationwide to open its doors, with another 800 in the works to open. searshometownstores.com

Smoke Brewing Co., located in historic downtown Lee’s Summit, is a craft brewery and gastropub serving up delicious BBQ entrees. The restaurant also features fun extras such as a summer cornhole league, big screen TVs and more. facebook.com/smokebrewing

Big Whiskey’s American Restaurant & Bar

KC Dumpster Company

On June 15, Big Whiskey’s American Restaurant & Bar hosted a ribbon cutting at 860 NW Blue Pkwy., Ste. W.

KC Dumpster Company celebrated a ribbon cutting on June 21 at 1228 SE Century Dr.

Located in Summit Fair Shopping Center, Big Whiskey’s features a well-rounded menu, critical attention to customer service, more than 100 whiskeys, 24 draft beers, a private dining room, a beautiful patio and 30 HDTVs for the sports lover. bigwhiskeys.com

KC Dumpster Company is the fastest growing roll-off service provider in the KC Metro area. The company provides small dumpsters for homeowner rental and also larger commercial dumpsters for businesses and special events. kcdumpster.com

Thank You!

Sears Hometown & Kitchen Tune Up

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Member Renewals Twin Lakes Insurance Agency 30 AFC Heating & Cooling 26 Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott 23 Attic Storage of Lee’s Summit 21 KC Metro Insurance Agency, Inc. 19 Allstate Insurance Co. - Jeff Silver 16 H&R Block 16 Blue Ridge Bank and Trust Co.-Chipman 15 TFG - The People Side of Business 15 Alissa’s Flowers & Interiors 14 Custom Eyes 14 Douglas Tire & Auto Service 14 Summit Collision Center, Inc. 14 Hawthorn Bank-Lee’s Summit 13 Bank Midwest-Douglas 12 SERC Physical & Hand Therapy (Raintree) 12 Central Bank of the Midwest-Arborwalk 10 Summit Plastic Surgery & Medspa 10 Olsson Associates 9 Floyd R. Brown Jr. & Company 8 Aurora Plastic & Hand Surgery/The Spa at Aurora 7 Midwest Tinting, Inc. 7 The Shepherd’s Way Ministries, Inc. 7 Summit Ridge Credit Union 6 Turn the Page Online Marketing 5 Unisource Document Products 5 Access Records Management 4 Door Systems Inc. 4 On-Point Career Strategies 4 SERC Physical & Hand Therapy of Lakewood 4 The Asplund Group, LLC 4 A.L. Huber Construction 3 Christian Brothers Automotive 3 f’real foods 3 Fossil Forge Design 3 PrimeLending, a PlainsCapital Company 3 Rebel Wireless 3 Security Equipment Inc. 3 Showcase Publishing, Inc. 2 Ted’s Cafe Escondido 2 @Jolly’s 1 JG Contracting, LLC - Lee’s Summit 1 Kyle P. Nagy, CPA 1 Llywelyn’s Pub 1 Third Street Social 1 Travel Source & Honeymoon-Hideaways 1

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Ribbon Cuttings & Groundbreakings continued...

The Browning Bed & Breakfast

On June 22, Chamber members celebrated a ribbon cutting at The Browning Bed & Breakfast, 202 SW 3rd St. The Browning Bed & Breakfast is located in the Historic Browning House, originally built in 1889 by the Browning family. Today, the farmhouse-style home features cozy rooms, local amenities and various experiences and packages. thebrowningls.com

B&B Theatres at New Longview

B&B Theatres at New Longview broke ground for their newest location on June 28 at 3201 SW Fascination Dr. B&B has seen the coming of sound, color, digital, 3D and countless other advances in stereo sound and projection.

The newest complexes offer the latest in sound and comfort, including surround sound, digital sound, wide screens, luxury recliner seating and more. bbtheatres.com

Member Events & News Laurence Pressly Named 2017 Citizen of the Year Mayor Randy Rhoads has selected Mr. Laurence Pressly as the 2017 Citizen of the Year for the Truman Heartland Community Foundation and the Missouri Municipal League Civic Leadership Award.

Mr. Laurence Pressly, a life-long Lee’s Summit resident, has served the community and region in numerous ways.

Mr. Pressly has served the Lee’s Summit community in several civic positions over the past 50 plus years. In the mid 1960’s he was appointed by Mayor Ralph Powell to the Lee’s Summit Street Planning Committee followed by an appointment to the Planning Commission. Expanding his civic commitment, Mr. Pressly was elected as a Lee’s Summit Alderman for two terms.

Following his term in elected office he then served on the Lee’s Summit Board of Zoning and Adjustments, the

Lee’s Summit Industrial Development Authority, and the Lee’s Summit Economic Development Council utilizing his business acumen and experience to carefully examine issues and decisions to benefit the Lee’s Summit community and its residents.

“Individuals get involved in the community for various reasons, some are seeking recognition, but occasionally you encounter someone that does something simply because a job is there to be done and that’s indicative of Laurence. He needs no fanfare.” said Mayor Randy Rhoads.

In December 2016, he was presented with a proclamation from Mayor Randy Rhoads for his years of civic service to the City of Lee’s Summit and most recently, Mr. Pressly was recognized as a distinguished alumnus and inducted into the Lee’s Summit High School Hall of Fame during the 20162017 school year.

Donate Blood, Receive Free Royals Tickets The City of Lee’s Summit, in partnership with the Lee’s Summit Chamber, Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street, Lee’s Summit Economic Development Council and the Community Blood Center is hosting a community blood drive from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Monday, July 24, in the Howard Conference Room of City Hall, 220 SE Green St. The City hosts blood drives throughout the year, but the July event is much larger because of the partnership with local entities. The City’s goal is to collect 80 units of blood during the event. Each donor will receive a pair of free Royals tickets!

To schedule an appointment to donate blood, visit esavealifenow.org, and enter code, “cityleessummit.”

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July 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, July 13 for a Chamber After Hours event at Turf Etc. (formerly Summit Flooring & Turf), 1051 SE Century Dr.

Join us from 7:30–8:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 25 for a Chamber Before Hours at Avila University, 11901 Wornall Rd, Kansas City.

Get ready for a good ol’ fashioned backyard BBQ at Turf Etc. End your day with fellow Chamber members and network while you grab a refreshing cocktail. Remember, people prefer doing business with others they know, so bring your business cards and start expanding your network today!

Start your day with Santa at this Christmas in July themed event. Avila will have a coffee and hot chocolate bar complete with all the fixin’s, as well as Christmas donuts and fruit. Test your skills at unwrapping gifts with oven mitts to win prizes. As always, bring your business cards!

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, July 21 Gamber Center, 4 SE Independence Ave. Speaker: Ronnie Burt, Visit KC

Generational Leadership 4-5 p.m. | July 11 | John Knox Village Manhattan Rm Speaker: Daren Fristoe, The Fristoe Group

Ronnie Burt, President & CEO of Visit KC, will share his view of regional tourism. Learn how the KC metro area impacts our regional economy, how economic development and tourism are tied together and how KC is getting national attention for #HowWeDoKC.

Join us for a developmental seminar with Daren Fristoe, President of The Fristoe Group, who will discuss workplace demographics and the ongoing impact it has on your business.

Reservations are required and must be made online at LSchamber.com, or by calling 816.524.2424. Deadline is noon Monday, July 17.

Learn how to manage generational leadership and gain useful skills including maximizing employee communication, workplace efficiency, employee motivation and increased overall productivity.

Sponsor: Turf Etc.

Sponsor: Paychex, Inc.

Registering for events is easy at LSchamber.com! Just click on the event you wish to attend and log in with your member ID. Need help or don’t know your password? Call 816.524.2424 for help.

Welcome to Our Newest Members Accent Remodeling & Construction, LLC Luther Chandler, Jr 649 N WALNUT GARDNER, KS 66030 (913) 219-8972 E: luther.chandler@gmail.com accentbuilds.com

Dyer Oil Graphics Ronnie Dyer 1001 SW LEA DRIVE LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64081 (816) 838-1959 E: ronnie@dyeroil.com dyeroil.com

Amazing Lash Studio Don Presson 930 NW BLUE PKWY, UNIT D LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64086 (816) 554-0224 E: summitfair@amazinglashstudio.com amazinglashstudio.com

Edward Jones Joel Wilson 410A SE 3RD STREET STE 102 LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64063 (816) 554-3128 E: joel.wilson@edwardjones.com edwardjones.com/joel-wilson

Big Whiskey’s American Restaurant & Bar John Riley 860 NW BLUE PARKWAY LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64086 (816) 347-1881 E: jriley@bigwhiskeyskc.com BigWhiskeys.com

Farmers Insurance–James Gaffney 19260 E 50TH TERR. SOUTH, STE I INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055 (816) 810-9985 E: jgaffney@farmersagent.com farmersagent.com/jgaffney

Brain Balance of Lee’s Summit Aaron & Roxanne Evans 413 NW MURRAY ROAD LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64081 (816) 393-0233 E: revans@brainbalancecenters.com brainbalance.com

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bridget Macko 1201 NW INNOVATION PARKWAY LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64063 (816) 600-2405 E: gm.hiexls@gmail.com holidayinnexpress.com

Cable Dahmer Kia of Lee’s Summit Sylvia Flores 400 NE COLBERN ROAD LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64086 (816) 207-6200 E: sflores@cabledahmer.com

Jeremy Ellsworth Photography Jeremy Ellsworth 1637 SW NAPA VALLEY DRIVE LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64063 (816) 686-4589 E: Jeremy@JeremyEllsworth.com JeremyEllsworth.com

Celebrating Personal Treasures Kim Berwald-Viar 12 SW THIRD ST., SUITE 101 LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64063 (816) 392-7692 E: kberwald@celebratingpersonaltreasures.com celebratingpersonaltreasures.com

KC Dumpster Company LLC Rody Taylor 1228 SE CENTURY DRIVE LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64081 (816) 591-2135 E: rody@kcdumpster.com kcdumpster.com

Courageous Life Now Mary Meyer 12 SW 3RD STREET LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64063 (816) 305-6766 E: courageouslifenow@gmail.com courageouslifenow.com

KHL Design Studio Kelly Lankford 12 SW 3RD STREET LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64063 (816) 585-4569 E: Kelly@KHLDesignStudio.com KHLDesignStudio.com

Curly Girl Salon & Boutique Sharmelle Winsett 411 SW WARD ROAD LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64082 (816) 547-8387 E: Sharmelle9@gmail.com

Kiddos clothing and more LLC Catherine Boston 1207 NE RICE ROAD LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64086 (816) 219-1334 E: kiddosclothingnmore@gmail.com

For a complete list of Chamber members, visit LSchamber.com.

Klassic Transformations Barber Academy Terrell & Kannice Ford 294 SW BLUE PARKWAY LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64063 (816) 944-4080 E: terrellf012@gmail.com ktbarberacademy.com Lee’s Summit Academy Michele Augustine 601 NW LIBBY LANE LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64063 (816) 399-2026 E: maugustine@libbylaneacademy.com leessummitacademy.com Tom Lovell 3321 SW ROCKBRIDGE DRIVE LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64081 (816) 810-4260 E: tomlovelljr@gmail.com Salon Ahloe Safe Ahloe 817 NE LAKEWOOD BOULEVARD LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64064 (816) 786-3109 E: safeahloe.mobile@gmail.com salonahloe.com Sears Hometown & Kitchen Tune Up Michael Riley 232 NW OLDHAM PARKWAY LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64081 (816) 525-2147 E: DS7940@shos.com Summit Family Care–Craig Ostrander, DO Craig Ostrander 517 SE 2ND STREET, STE A LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64063 (816) 944-3761 E: dr.o@summitfamilycare.com summitfamilycare.com The Freelance Exchange of Kansas City Julie Cortes PO BOX 412442 KANSAS CITY, MO 64141-2442 (816) 200-0411 E: founder@kcfreelanceexchange.com kcfreelanceexchange.com Thinkshore Media Brad DeMage 705B SE MELODY LANE, #322 LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64063 (816) 298-9353 E: info@thinkshore.com thinkshore.com Trust & Will Center Brian & Jennifer Marshall 608 SW 3RD STREET LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64063 (816) 554-7500 E: brian@trustandwillcenter.com trustandwillcenter.com

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July 2017 Calendar July 3-4 • Office Closed July 6 • 4 p.m., Ribbon Cutting, MISH Hospital & Clinics, 707 NE Woods Chapel Rd July 11 • 4 p.m., Recess for Success TOPIC: Hiring & Working with Millennials SPEAKER: Daren Fristoe, The Fristoe Group LOCATION: John Knox Village - Manhattan Room SPONSOR: Paychex, Inc. July 12 • 8 a.m., Business Development Council, Depot • Noon, Ambassador Committee meeting, Depot July 13 • 7:30 a.m., Executive Committee meeting, Depot • 8 a.m., Visitors Council meeting, Kansas City Zoo, 6800 Zoo Dr • 4:30-6 p.m., Chamber After Hours, Turf Etc., 1051 SE Century Dr July 14 • 8 a.m., Oktoberfest Committee meeting, Depot • 10 a.m., Ribbon Cutting, Kiddos clothing and more LLC, 1207 NE Rice Rd July 18 • 11:30 a.m., Chamber Young Professionals Luncheon, Libations & Co., 23 SE 3rd St. • 4 p.m., Ribbon Cutting, Dana Arth, CPA, LLC, 304 SE Third St July 19 • 10:30 a.m., Topping Off Ceremony, Lee’s Summit Medical Center, 2100 SE Blue Pkwy • Noon, Board of Directors meeting, Emaline Ballroom, 635 SW 2nd St (lower level) July 20 • 8 a.m., Chamber Golf Classic, WinterStone Golf Course, 17101 E Kentucky Rd (rescheduled event) July 21 • 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Monthly Membership Luncheon LOCATION: Gamber Center, 4 SE Independence Ave SPEAKER: Ronnie Burt, Visit KC SPONSOR: Turf Etc. July 25 • 7:30-8:30 a.m., Chamber Before Hours, Avila University, 11901 Wornall Rd., Kansas City July 26 • Noon, Membership Committee meeting, Depot • 4 p.m., Chamber Young Professionals Committee meeting, Stuey McBrew’s, 321 SE Main St July 27 • 4 p.m., Ribbon Cutting, Cremation Society of Kansas & Missouri, 831 NE Lakewood Blvd July 28 • 7:30 a.m., Governmental Relations Committee meeting, John Knox Village Manhattan Room, 1001 NW Chipman Rd August 1 • 4 p.m., Recess for Success TOPIC: Positioning Your Company for Success SPEAKER: Grant Gooding LOCATION: John Knox Village - Manhattan Room SPONSOR: Community Buying Group

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