June Chamber Link 2017

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JUNE 2017

Business of the Year Winners 2 Golf Scratchers 4 Leadership Graduation 5 Ribbon Cuttings 6 Member News & Events 9 Networking Opportunities 10 June Calendar 12

Representatives from the four Truly the Best Business of the Year award winners posed with their trophies at the May 19 Membership Luncheon at Abundant Life Baptist Church. Read more inside...

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Chamber Announces Top Businesses for 2017

Four local businesses were recipients of the Lee’s Summit Chamber Truly the Best Business of the Year awards at the monthly membership luncheon on May 19. Following the announcement of the top three nominees in each category, all nominees underwent site visits and interviews before the winners were selected. The four award winners are: Lee’s Summit CARES, Budget Blinds of Lee’s Summit, Neighborhood Cafe and Lee’s Summit Medical Center. Congratulations to this year’s winners!

Best in Class Not for Profit – Lee’s Summit CARES remains committed to preventing and reducing substance abuse and violence in Lee’s Summit’s youth.

The organization assists parents with focusing on core principles and healthy parenting techniques, and provides leadership involvement opportunities for the community, schools, city government and more. page 2

Best in Class 5 or less employees – Budget Blinds of Lee’s Summit is a three generation family-owned business specializing in window coverings of all kinds.

The business, which began 15 years ago, focuses on customer service and utilizing technology to provide total home automation, which can be seen in their showroom in downtown Lee’s Summit. The business also participates in many local charities.

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Best in Class 6-20 employees – Neighborhood Cafe has been carrying the torch as a community meeting place for six years. Cafe owners have made a significant investment in the building with several updates to the facility, including the kitchen. The familyowned business hires employees who believe in the concept of creating a family culture and creating a “home.” Employees also give back through fundraisers for many local charities and causes.

Best in Class 20+ employees – Lee’s Summit Medical Center is a hospital and ER ready to meet the community’s health care needs.

The hospital conducts peer interviews for open positions, ensuring a successful cultural fit to maintain a positive working environment.

Senior management staff also makes patient rounds each and every day and donates all gift shop proceeds to support local charities.

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF THE TOP 3 NOMINEES! • • • • • •

Coldwater Lee’s Summit CARES Summit Theatre Group Budget Blinds Denker Law Firm LLC NBKC Bank

• Neighborhood Cafe • The Stanley Event Space, LLC • Crossroads Hospice & Palliative Care • HSMC Orizon LLC • Lee’s Summit Medical Center

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. David Benson 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

$5 each or 3 for $10 • $500 Summit Fair Shopping Spree Grand Prize

Only a few teams remain for this year’s Annual Golf Classic on June 29 at WinterStone Golf Course. The day kicks off with a continental breakfast and an 8 a.m. shotgun start.

Players can look forward to goodie-bags, adult beverages and soft drinks, a catered lunch, opportunity for prizes and an unFOREgettable time on the course.

Spring into Action! membership drive new members recruited between may 15–june 15 will receive these perks: $25 enrollment fee waived Free monthly membership luncheon–$20 value Free set of current member mailing labels–$100 value Immediate inclusion in online directory New members will be entered into a drawing for a marketing package during the July 8 Kansas City Royals game–$500+ value Recruiters will be entered into a drawing for $250, $150 and $50, as well as the $100 drawing at the monthly luncheon.

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New this year is the Hackers and Scratchers game, giving members the opportunity to purchase scratchers tickets for the chance to win a $500 Summit Fair Shopping Spree!

Scratchers cost $5 each, or 3 for $10, and can be purchased at Chamber events and the office. Players will scratch off one ball at each hole on the card, with the lowest total score winning. All scratchers will also be entered into a second chance drawing for 2 tickets to the Tim McGraw & Faith Hill concert on September 23 and a $100 restaurant gift card.

Winners will be announced at the Golf Classic.

We are also accepting donation items for the golf goodie bags. Drop off 150 items to the Chamber office by June 23 to be included in the bags.

Sponsorship packages allow you the opportunity to have representatives at your sponsored location to enjoy the day and network, in addition to having signage on the course and recognition in publicity and event materials. Below are remaining sponsorships available: • Awards Reception Sponsor - $750 • Team Photo Sponsor - $300 • Contest/Specialty Hole Sponsor - $250 Ready to register your team? Visit LSchamber.com to sign up or contact Stacy Needels at sneedels@lschamber.com. Only a few teams remain!

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Chamber Holds Leadership Lee’s Summit Graduation

The Leadership Lee’s Summit program graduated 28 participants at a luncheon held in their honor on May 11 at Longview Mansion. The ceremony featured speeches from Mayor Randy Rhoads, Chair of the Board Tyler Morehead and Class Valedictorian Matt Sanning, who congratulated the graduates on their accomplishments. The students completed nine months of leadership training, community service hours and a class project as part of their requirements.

Congratulations to the following 2017 graduates: • David Adamczyk, KCP&L • Kirby Asplund, Rotary Club/The Asplund Group • Heather Balbi, Ears of Experience • Tyler Barr, Tingle Flooring • David Bell, Lee’s Summit Fire Department • Jodi Bell, Lee’s Summit Parks & Recreation • Dan Boles, Commerce Bank • Josh Bryant, Central Bank of the Midwest • Tina Chace, Lee’s Summit EDC • Michael Childs, Lee’s Summit Police Department • Michael Dieker, Lee’s Summit Medical Center • Kelsie Fell, TMC Lakewood • Todd Haynes, RBC Wealth Management • Melisa Hendren, Summit Pediatric Therapy Corp.

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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.

Applications for the class of 2018 are available at LSchamber.com.

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Ribbon Cutting Celebrations Hillcrest Transitional Housing

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Hillcrest Transitional Housing celebrated a ribbon cutting on May 10, at its new building at 501 SW Mission Rd.

On May 16, Pinspire, LLC celebrated a ribbon cutting at its studio at 12 1/2 SW Third St., in downtown Lee’s Summit.

Hillcrest offers homeless families, singles and youth a disciplined educational program within a caring environment. Unlike many organizations, Hillcrest’s primary objective is to move clients from homelessness to selfsufficiency within 90 days. hillcresttransitionalhousing.org

Pinspire is a DIY create and take craft studio that provides all of the supplies and guidance needed to finish your next project. The relaxing studio is perfect for ladies’ night, showers, team building, birthday parties and also is available for private events. pinspirestudio.com

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Hearing & Balance Specialists of Kansas City, LLC celebrated a ribbon cutting on May 24 at its location at 458 NE M-291 Hwy. Hearing & Balance Specialists remain committed to providing compassionate patient care and comprehensive diagnostic knowledge. By utilizing technology and best practices, they achieve successful audiological rehab plans for each patient and their family. hearingandbalancekc.com

The Lee’s Summit Chamber website, LSchamber.com, has gotten a facelift! The site is now completely mobile responsive, meaning it will autoformat to any device (smartphone, tablet, etc.).

The new site, built by New Age Graphics, offers members a more user-friendly experience with new features including new member and upcoming events feeds, volunteer opportunities and more. A newly updated legislative advocacy page features a live bill tracker to keep closer tabs and get updates on bills during the legislative session.

Another exciting update is the membership directory, which allows users to find members either categorically or alphabetically, or by typing in a search box, minus the pesky “exact match.” Member information pages also contain maps and links to view additional businesses listed in that category. The new layout allows members to stand out by adding a logo to their listing or sponsoring a category for a fee. Contact Cathy Young at cyoung@lschamber.com to take advantage of this feature.

Members will now notice that once they have registered for an event, they will receive an email reminder the day before the event showing them the details, as well as which other businesses have registered to attend.

In addition to these improvements, the site also comes with enhanced video and blogging capabilities, so you can look forward to more exciting progress in the coming months. Contact Stephanie Kusek at skusek@lschamber.com with any questions about the new site.

MEMBER RENEWALS Bledsoe Rentals-North 43 Clarkson Construction Company 42 Truman Medical Center Lakewood 37 Central Bank of The Midwest- 291 32 The Peggy Ragan Group, P.C. 29 Bob Sight Ford 25 Lawn & Leisure of Lee’s Summit, Inc. 24 Aldi Inc. 23 Langsford Funeral Home 21 Central Bank of The Midwest-Woods Chapel 19 Hampton Inn 17 Hilton Garden Inn Independence 16 Automated Motion, Inc. 14 Schmidt, Cornish & Smith, C.P.A.’s 14 The Carlyle Retirement Residence 14 CEAH Realtors 13 All Seasons Event Rental 13 Central Bank of the Midwest-Oldham 12 Greater Lee’s Summit Healthcare Foundation 12 Envision Eyecare, L.L.C. 11 Jefferson Health Care 11 Lee’s Summit Subaru 10 Sterling Deaerator Company 10 Camp Bow Wow 9 Eddy’s Mazda of Lee’s Summit 9 Jackson County CASA 9 Orkin LLC 9 All A’Bloom Flower Design 8 Bellah Homes 8 Casburn & Company CPAs 8

Dale’s Automotive Collision Repair Center 8 Kapke & Willerth, L.L.C. 8 Law Office of Camron Hoorfar, P.C. 8 Alpha Mortgage 6 Full Voice 6 Coronado Katz, LLC 5 Office Products Alliance 5 Strange Music, Inc. 5 Woodland Trails Community 5 Cornerstone Mortgage 4 Jackson County Economic Development 4 N2 Publishing–Neighborhood Publications 4 Personal Finance Company LLC 4 Osborne Global Investors, Inc. 3 ARC Physical Therapy + 2 City Electric Supply 2 Dave Thurman-ReeceNichols Real Estate 2 Garver 2 LaserCycle, Inc. 2 Public Kitchen Supply 2 Publication Printers Corp.

2 Super 8 Hotel 2 Terra Health & Wellness Market 2 Bank of Grain Valley 1 Davidson Architecture & Engineering 1 Glenn Lampton 1 Kansas City Real Estate, Inc. 1 SAB Construction, LLC 1 Sagebrush Insurance Services Inc. 1 WI Summit LLC 1

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Member Events & News Fred DeMoro Sworn in as District 4 Councilmember At the May 11 City Council meeting, the Mayor and Council selected Fred DeMoro to fill the vacant seat in District 4. The selection was made after hearing a brief presentation to the City Council from each of the ten citizens from District 4 who submitted applications for the position. After the presentations were completed, the Councilmembers directed several questions to the applicants to assist with their decision. DeMoro was selected based upon a majority vote by the City Council.

DeMoro has resided in Lee’s Summit for 31 years and has served in numerous appointed and volunteer positions in the community. Currently, he serves as the Secretary of the Lee’s Summit Planning Commission and recently completed work as a 2017 Charter Review Commissioner.

During the Council interview, Mr. DeMoro stated, “I am very proud of my experience, and would like to take that

experience to the next level to serve the constituents of District 4 and all the residents of Lee’s Summit.”

In his application, he described himself as a “team player” who is supportive of:

• maintaining a capital improvement plan to assure the quality of the community,

• pursuing economic development opportunities that bring attractive well-paying jobs,

• maintaining excellent public safety services, and • continuing strong alliances with the Economic Development Council, Lee’s Summit Chamber, Downtown Lee’s Summit and community education DeMoro was sworn in by the City Clerk in mid May. Mayor Rhoads offered his special thanks to all the candidates who took the time and effort to participate in this process and looks forward to their future involvement. For more information, visit cityofls.net.

Downtown Days, presented by Lee’s Summit Medical Center, is a family-friendly festival held June 2-4 in downtown Lee’s Summit featuring live entertainment, arts and crafts, a carnival, delicious food vendors, a kids’ area and much more!

The festival features FREE entertainment all weekend long at the Depot Stage, sponsored by Longview Funeral Home & Cemetery, plus meet (and get autographs from) your favorite local athletes and mascots at the Sports & Autograph Booth, sponsored by Security Bank of Kansas City. And of course, don’t forget about festival food!

Festival hours are: Friday, June 2 – Noon to 10 p.m.

Saturday, June 3 – 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Sunday, June 4 – 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Visit leessummitdowntowndays.com for more festival information. page 8

Member Events & News continued...

Got Talent Announces Show Finalists, 15 from Lee’s Summit School District Got Talent, a premier talent competition for Kansas City youth, has announced the finalists who will compete for the $5,000 grand prize scholarship.

Fifteen of those finalists are students from the Lee’s Summit School District, whose performances range from vocal and dance to instrumentals and theater short acts. The show will be held at 7 p.m. June 10 at the Lee’s Summit High School Performing Arts Center. Tickets are available online at LSTalent.com, at both Lee’s Summit Hy-Vees and the Lakewood and Raintree Cosentino’s Price Choppers.

Performers will be joined on stage by three select guest judges who will ultimately determine the Season 7 winner of the $5,000 scholarship. Returning as guest judge for the 7th year in a row, Matt Lewis is a Lee’s Summit graduate best known for his uncanny re-creations of Elvis Presley and is the executive producer of SimonWill Entertainment in Las Vegas. Lauren Braton, another Lee’s Summit High School

graduate, is an accomplished vocalist and actress seen on nearly every stage in Kansas City. Debuting this year is Got Talent guest judge Coleen Dieker, a talented instrumentalist and graduate of Lee’s Summit North High School, and current Music Director at Congregation B’nai Jehudah.

Audience participation is a fun component of this night, with audience members choosing the winner of the $500 Crowd Pleaser Award via live text voting. While the judges tally their votes, audience members will also participate in a fun “Mr. Lee’s Summit” competition involving three senior boys from each public high school. Join us for a night of entertainment, competition and excitement!

Got Talent is the major fundraiser for Lee’s Summit CARES, a nonprofit community coalition that provides programs for youth substance abuse prevention, parenting and character development. The 30-year old nonprofit agency works to maintain a healthy and safe community for children, youth and families of the Greater Lee’s Summit area. For additional information or to make a tax-deductible donation, visit LSCares.org or call 816.347.3298.

Lee’s Summit Native Stephen Stricklin Launches First Book Nationwide Lee’s Summit native Stephen Stricklin, CFP, released his first book, which consumers can use as a road map through retirement income planning and into financial peace. Simplify Your Retirement is now available for purchase nationwide on Amazon.

In Simplify Your Retirement, Stricklin addresses those who understand the importance of having a plan and who want freedom from financial worries. He details the “Five Principles of Financial Planning” including: financial peace comes from having a plan; no investment decisions outside the context of the plan; the plan determines the products; don’t let your portfolio take a HIT (health care, inflation and taxes); and protect the income; grow the rest.

Stricklin is a Certified Financial Planner, President and Founder of Wise Wealth, LLC and helps his clients build a solid financial future through retirement income planning. Find more information at wisewealth.com.

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June 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, June 8 for a Chamber After Hours event at at an Eagle Creek Model Home, 2412 SW Hickory Lane.

Join us from 7:30–8:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 27 for a Chamber Before Hours at Stoney Creek Hotel & Conference Center, 18011 Bass Pro Dr., Independence.

End your day with some networking sponsored by Hunt Midwest Real Estate Development. Enjoy tasty appetizers and cocktails while touring their recently completed model home. Mingle with other members and enter to win awesome door prizes including Royals tickets, Chiefs suite tickets and a $100 Visa gift card.

Rise and shine to a full continental breakfast at Stoney Creek! They’ll have bagels, muffins, yogurt, fruit and, of course, plenty of coffee. Say good morning to fellow Chamber members and enter to win a free overnight stay. As always, be sure to bring plenty of business cards.

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, June 16 Paradise Park, 1021 NE Colbern Rd. Speaker: Patrick Klein, Kansas City Aviation Dept.

Strategic Business Development Tips for Growth 4-5 p.m. | June 6 | John Knox Village Manhattan Rm Speaker: Denise Mills, LeaderFuel

Learn more about the possible changes at KCI as Patrick Klein reviews the planning work completed over the past three years. He’ll also explain the priorities and feedback from residents regarding the terminal and facility changes.

Are you in a business development role wanting to grow your company? Chief Mindset Officer Denise Mills will challenge your traditional thinking about growing a business as she walks us through a process to develop a strategy for business development.

Reservations are required and must be made online at LSchamber.com, or by calling 816.524.2424. Deadline is noon Monday, June 12.

She also will share techniques on leveraging your current network for better referrals. This program will be a game changer for your business as you achieve bolder goals.

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Sponsor: Legacy Mergers & Acquisitions

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 ADP-Automatic Data Processing Bryan Moore 16011 COLLEGE BOULEVARD LENEXA, KS 66219 (816) 678-1294 E: Bryan.Moore@adp.com adp.com

The Fixer Michelle Kraxberger 2221 SE KING STREET LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64063 (816) 200-4842 E: mkraxberger@icloud.com thefixerr.com

MISH Hospital and Clinics Jamie Burks 707 NE WOODS CHAPEL ROAD LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64064 (913) 730-1936 E: jburks@mishhospital.com MISHhospital.com

Aldersgate Life Michelle Kraxberger 350 SW 150 HIGHWAY LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64082 (816) 537-7233 E: office@aldersgatelife.com AldersgateLife.com

G4S Secure Solutions Bernie Tobin 1100 MAIN STREET #1340 KANSAS CITY, MO 64105 (913) 754-0601 E: bernard.tobin@usa.g4s.com g4s.com/us

Pinot’s Palette Lee’s Summit Sarah Montoya 970 NW BLUE PARKWAY A SUITE O103 LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64086 (816) 500-8915 E: leessummit@pinotspalette.com pinotspalette.com/leessummit

Arbor Masters Tree & Landscape Ed Gonzales 27610 E WYATT ROAD BLUE SPRINGS, MO 64014 (816) 524-3131 E: egonzales@arbormasters.com arbormasters.com

Goin’ Postal Lee’s Summit Motisola Bowman 196A NW OLDHAM PARKWAY LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64081 (816) 600-5070 F: (816) 600-5403 E: leessummit@goinpostal.com goinpostalls.com

Boost Physical Therapy and Sports Performance Chris McLagan 1254 SE CENTURY DRIVE LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64081 (816) 510-4206 F: (816) 524-1445 E: chris@boostkc.com boostkc.com Farmers Insurance-Jennifer McGehee Agency Jennifer McGehee 821 NE LAKEWOOD BOULEVARD LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64064 (816) 877-7842 E: jmcgehee@farmersagent.com

Guiding Star Analytics LLC Robert Greene PO BOX 786 LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64063 (816) 405-4263 E: guidingstaranalytics@gmail.com guidingstaranalytics.com KMR Truck Parts and Service Brenda Morin 33605 E US HIGHWAY 50 LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64086 (816) 697-2015 E: sales@kirksmobilerepair.com kirksmobilerepair.com

RE/MAX Heritage Aaron Potter 203 NW EXECUTIVE WAY SUITE B LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64063 (816) 797-8282 F: (816) 783-5801 E: aaronpotter@remax.net rmxheritagehomes.com Susan’s World of Dance Susan Reynolds Berg 208 NE CHIPMAN ROAD LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64063 (816) 313-5328 E: foxfire_red@comcast.net susansworldofdance.com

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

Don’t Forget...

Each member who recruits a new member is entered to win $100 cash at the monthly membership luncheon. The recruiter with the most new members each month automatically receives $100!

In addition, any member who recruits at least five new members during the year becomes part of the Chairman’s Club. Each of them, along with a guest, is invited to a special dinner with the Chair of the Board and the Chamber President.

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June 2017 Calendar June 1 • 7:30 a.m., Health & Human Services Committee meeting, Saint Luke’s East Hospital, 100 NE Saint Luke’s Blvd June 6 • 4 p.m., Recess for Success TOPIC: Strategic Business Development Tips for Growth SPEAKER: Denise Mills, LeaderFuel LOCATION: John Knox Village - Manhattan Room SPONSOR: Legacy Mergers & Acquisitions June 7 • 9 a.m., Joint Ribbon Cutting, Xtreme Gymnastics & Trampoline and Peak Fitness, 725 NW Commerce Dr June 8 • 4:30-6 p.m., Chamber After Hours, Eagle Creek Model Home, 2412 SW Hickory Ln (sponsored by Hunt Midwest) June 9 • 8 a.m., Oktoberfest Committee meeting, Depot June 13 • 4:30-6 p.m., Chamber Young Professionals Happy Hour, Budget Blinds of Lee’s Summit, 239 SE Main St. June 14 • 8 a.m., Business Development Council, Depot • Noon, Ambassador Committee meeting, Depot • 4 p.m., Ribbon Cutting, Smoke Brewing Co., 209 SE Main St June 15 • 7:30 a.m., Executive Committee meeting, Depot • 4 p.m., Ribbon Cutting, Big Whiskey’s American Restaurant & Bar, 860 NW Blue Pkwy, Ste. W June 16 • 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Monthly Membership Luncheon LOCATION: Paradise Park, 1021 NE Colbern Rd SPEAKER: Patrick Klein, Kansas City Aviation Department SPONSOR: The Examiner June 21 • 10 a.m., Ribbon Cutting, KC Dumpster Company, 1228 SE Century Dr • Noon, Board of Directors meeting, Unity, 1901 NW Blue Pkwy June 22 • 4 p.m., Ribbon Cutting, The Browning Bed & Breakfast, 202 SW 3rd St June 23 • 7:30 a.m., Governmental Relations Committee meeting, John Knox Village Manhattan Room, 1001 NW Chipman Rd June 27 • 7:30-8:30 a.m., Chamber Before Hours, Stoney Creek Hotel & Conference Center, 18011 Bass Pro Dr., Independence June 28 • 8 a.m., Education Committee meeting, TBD • Noon, Membership Committee meeting, Depot • 4 p.m., Chamber Young Professionals Committee meeting, TBD June 29 • 8 a.m., 2017 Chamber Golf Classic, WinterStone Golf Course, 17101 E. Kentucky Rd., Independence July 3-4 • Chamber Office Closed

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