March Chamber Link Newsletter 2018

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Members Joel Wilson and Jeff Driskill had some fun jousting on stability balls at Sky Zone’s Before Hours event on February 27.

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OFFICERS Rosalie Newkirk, Chair HSMC Orizon, LLC Jon Garlow, Chair-Elect Wells Fargo Advisors Trisha Goodale, Treasurer MB Mortgage Tyler Morehead, Chair Emeritus Morehead Agency, LLC VICE CHAIRS Carson Graff, Community Development Bank Midwest Mike Maksin, Membership Development N2 Publishing–Neighborhood Publications Ben Seidel, Economic Development Igniting Business, LLC 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. Liesl Hayes The Browning Bed & Breakfast Clint Haynes NextGen Wealth Kristi Johnson-Ware Central Bank of the Midwest Seth Kakuske Junkluggers Kim Klockenga John Knox Village Lauren Moxley-Johnson Tingle Flooring Linda Smith Individual Member Matt Sogard Lee’s Summit Medical Center Debbie Stoddard Budget Blinds of Lee’s Summit Tim Van Zandt Saint Luke’s Health System 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 Anne Aubuchon, Administrative Assistant Heather Thompson, Advertising Manager Sami Dupuis, Creative Coordinator Vanessa King, Bookkeeper Marilyn page 2Pemberton, Part-time Assistant

Chamber Hosting Forums for City Council & LSR-7 School Board Candidates On April 3, Lee’s Summit voters will cast their ballots in the Municipal Election to elect a new Mayor, Councilmembers and LSR-7 School Board Members. The deadline to register to vote is March 7.

The Lee’s Summit Chamber is hosting City Council and School Board Candidate Forums in March in preparation for the election.

A meet and greet will be held from 5-6 p.m., with the Candidate Forum following from 6-8 p.m. The events are a great opportunity to meet the candidates vying for the elected positions, and learn their stances on certain issues.

City Council

5-8 p.m. March 14 Missouri Innovation Campus

School Board 5-8 p.m. March 27 The Gamber Center

Both events are free and open to the public, and give residents the opportunity to learn more about the candidates who are running for office. The City Council Candidate Forum will be live streamed on the Chamber’s Facebook page, and also posted following the event. A recording of the Mayoral Candidate Forum on Feb. 28 also will be available online.

Contact Matt Baird at mbaird@lschamber.com or 816.524.2424 for more information.

MUNICIPAL ELECTION CANDIDATES Mayor Bill Baird Rob Binney Ron Williams Council District 1 Diane Forte Robert Dye

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Council District 2 Trish Carlyle John Elkin Council District 3 Diane J. Seif Jose H. "Beto" Lopez

Council District 4 Fred E. DeMoro (2 yr.)

Casey Crawford (2 yr.)

Bob Johnson Donna Gordon LSR-7 School Board John R. Schuler Julie A. Doane Ryan N. Murdock Michael W. McMenus

The Lee’s Summit Chamber has compiled Candidate Profiles for each of the candidates running for Mayor and City Council. Download a copy at LSchamber.com, or stop by the Chamber office at 220 SE Main St.

Hop on the Train for Legislative Day in Jefferson City

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Jump on board the Amtrak on Tuesday, April 10 and join fellow Chamber members for a full day in Jefferson City where you’ll hear from legislators and state officials, tour the State Capitol, Governor’s Mansion and Supreme Court, and network with other members. The day begins at 8:15 a.m. and returns to Lee’s Summit at 8:50 p.m.

The cost to attend is $60 per person and space is limited. The deadline to register is Friday, March 16. Register online at LSchamber.com under the calendar of events. Contact Stacy Needels at 816.524.2424 or sneedels@lschamber.com for more information or with questions about the trip.

Stay Up to Date on the Latest Legislative Updates with TrackBill The Lee’s Summit Chamber remains actively engaged in, and committed to, representing the business community. We constantly monitor legislation and political affairs, striving to offer relevant information to assist you as you make day-to-day decisions impacting your business.

One of the newest features of the Chamber website is TrackBill, a tracking software on the latest bills. The Chamber monitors state and federal bills so that you never miss important information. The bills update every five minutes and are responsive on mobile devices, making it easy for you to track.

Visit LSchamber.com and check out TrackBill to stay on top of the latest legislative updates. Contact Matt Baird at 816.524.2424 or mbaird@lschamber.com with questions.

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Board Members Select Nonprofits to Receive Donations Each year, board members with the highest attendance rates select Chamber nonprofits to receive cash donations on behalf of the Chamber. This year, the nonprofits chosen were Lee’s Summit CARES, Lee’s Summit Educational Foundation, Coldwater and One Good Meal. Thank you to our board of directors for their commitment to the Chamber and supporting such great organizations!

Leading Ladies Women’s Retreat Returns April 13 Mark your calendar for a day dedicated to personal and professional enrichment as the Lee’s Summit and Grandview chambers of commerce partner together for a conference focused on leadership, work-life balance and communication for the professional woman.

Join us from 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Friday, April 13 at Unity Village for a talk show-themed afternoon of keynote speakers, networking, vendor showcases, a catered lunch and cocktail hour. This event promises to leave you feeling inspired and ready to face what’s next. The cost to attend is $75; register at LSchamber.com.

VENDOR BOOTHS - $150 • Display table with linen • Opportunity for one representative at booth, which includes a reservation to participate in the conference

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Booth holders will be in the same room as the conference itself, putting you right in the mix with the attendees. Booth representatives can participate with the audience and are eligible to do giveaways. Contact Anne Aubuchon at aaubuchon@ lschamber.com or 816.524.2424 for more information or to secure a vendor booth.

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Save the date for an Intern Bootcamp from noon-1:30 p.m. Thursday, March 29 at MCC-Longview. The Chamber and its local higher education partners are collaborating on this seminar about internships and how to get the most out of your interns.

Bring your questions for the experts and learn about new tips and tricks for your internship program. There is no cost to attend. Contact Tim Arbeiter at 816.524.2424 or tarbeiter@lschamber.com for more information.

Get Your Team Together for the 2018 Chamber Challenge on April 26 Back for another year is the popular Chamber Challenge, a fundraiser for Lee’s Summit Tourism, which will be held from noon-5 p.m. Thursday, April 26 at Paradise Park (rain date May 3). Grab your co-workers, committee members, neighbors, board of directors, etc. and get your team together for a day of team building, fun competitions and networking in the fresh air.

The afternoon features seven team challenges, lunch, awards ceremony and more. Awards will be given to the gold, silver and bronze teams, as well as a team spirit award -- so start planning those team uniforms! Challenges will run on a points system and include sand volleyball, team relays, dodgeball, Paradise Park pong and more.

New this year, teams can bring spectators to cheer them on throughout the afternoon. The cost per spectator is $25 which includes admission to the event, lunch, afternoon snacks and beverages and a whole lot of fun.

Visit LSchamber.com to register; deadline is April 13. Contact Stacy Needels at 816.524.2424 or sneedels@lschamber.com for more details.

Thank you to our sponsors: KCP&L - HSMC Orizon - Paradise Park - St. Mary’s Medical Center - Tingle Flooring

Find New Talent at the Spring Job Fair Are you looking for a new opportunity or thinking of a career change? MCC-Longview and the Chamber are partnering to host the 2018 Spring Job Fair, from 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, March 7 at, at MCC-Longview. The job fair could be your best opportunity this year to find the right applicants for your organization.

The event is open to the public and there is no cost to attend. Contact MCC-Longview Career Services at 816.604.2155 with questions.

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Participate in the Community Blood Drive on March 5 at City Hall The City of Lee’s Summit, in partnership with the Community Blood Center (CBC), and Lee’s Summit Police and Fire departments will host a community blood drive on Monday, March 5 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Howard Conference Room (second floor) of Lee’s Summit City Hall, 220 SE Green Street. Visit www.esavealifenow.org and enter the code “cityleessummit” to sign-up for the “Caring…It’s in our Blood” event.

to 2016, which is an average of 24 units more from each blood drive. That’s enough units to save or impact over 240 lives! “Lee’s Summit has always been a community of generous, giving people. It only takes 30 minutes to step up and be a hero with your donation,” said Lee’s Summit Police Chief Travis Forbes.

This is the community’s opportunity to collect blood to supply local hospitals, including those in Lee’s Summit, to help save lives. The City’s goal is to collect 40 units of blood during the event. “You never know when life will throw you a curve with an accident or illness; the life you save with a donation may be your own or a family member,” said Lee’s Summit Fire Assistant Chief Jim Eden.

Thanks to our community, the City of Lee’s Summit was honored by the CBC as a ‘Top Organization of 2017’. The City was able to collect 120 more units in 2017 compared

Join the madness! The Chamber Young Professionals are hosting a bracket challenge open to all members.

The cost is $5 per bracket. The winner will receive a gift card and will get to select a Chamber nonprofit of their choice to receive all the money raised! Keep an eye out for an email with details as it gets closer.

The requirements to donate blood are few. Donors must be in good health, weigh a minimum of 115 pounds and be at least 17 years of age (16 yrs. with parental consent). It is also important to drink plenty of fluids and eat a good meal prior to a blood donation.

While walk-ups are permitted on the day of the blood drive, it is preferred that donors sign-up in advance. Doing so will prevent waiting long periods of time to donate blood.

For more information, contact the City’s blood drive organizer Stephanie Walters at (816) 969-1870.

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The CYP March Madness Happy Hour is open to all members and is set for 4:30-6 p.m. Tuesday, March 13 at Big Whiskey’s. Bring your appetite and your NCAA picks to enjoy apps while you mingle with CYPs!

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Ribbon Cutting Celebrations Autumn Leaves of Lee’s Summit

Autumn Leaves of Lee’s Summit celebrated a ribbon cutting on Feb. 15 at its brand new facility at 3101 SW 3rd St. Autumn Leaves of Lee’s Summit Assisted Living Memory Care is family owned and operated and features customized living for its residents. The facility was designed for those with dementia and offers special activities including jazzercise, continuing education, church services and much more. autumnleaves.com

Shining Light Music

Shining Light Music welcomed members to its new space during a ribbon cutting on Feb. 23 at 611B SW 3rd St. Shining Light Music specializes in retail sales for pianos, guitars, band and orchestra instruments, printed music, music equipment and accessories. Private music lessons and preschool classes are offered on site. Repair services are provided for band, orchestra and string instruments. shininglightmusic.com

Member Renewals The following are member renewals, followed by the number of years they have been Chamber members.

Lee’s Summit Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep 21 Wilshire at Lakewood 21 Bott Radio Network 14 Eurofins Viracor, Inc. 14 Big Creek Outdoors 11 ProSource of Lee’s Summit 11 American Waste Systems, Inc. 10 Comfort Inn 9 Freedom Wealth Advisors, LLC 9 Humana Health Plan, Inc. 9 Summit Pointe Financial Group, LLC 9 Friends of Langsford House Board 8 Truman Heartland Community Foundation 8 Stuey McBrews Tavern & Tables 7 Saint Luke’s Surgicenter - Lee’s Summit 7 Unity Hotel & Conference Center 7 Crystal Clear Enterprise, Inc. 6 Great American Bank 5 Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. 4 Precision Dental 4 Allen Press, Inc. 3 Inspired Homes 3 Kansas City Bone & Joint Clinic 3 Major Painting 3 The Residences at New Longview 3 Very Violet Boutique 3 A Better Choice Preschool, LLC 2 Andersen Contracting 2 Bank 21 2 JCI Industries, Inc. 2 Lee’s Summit Optimist Club 2 Minsky’s Pizza 2 Summit Crossing Apartments and Townhomes 2 The Junkluggers 2 UPS Store #6685 - Lemans Lane 2 Autumn Leaves of Lee’s Summit 1 CFG Wealth Management 1 Evexia Family Chiropractic, LLC 1 Faulkner’s Ranch 1 Heritage Biologics, Inc. 1 Lee’s Summit Family Care-Lakewood 1 Patrice and Associates-Hospitality Recruiting 1 SiteOne Landscape Supply 1

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Member News & Events Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with the Emerald Isle Parade The Bits O’ Gold Coin Hunt will take place at 11:30 a.m. in Howard Station Park on SE Main Street. Children 8 and younger may participate in this race to find green and gold coins in the grass at Howard Station Park. No registration is necessary.

Codie Allen from 106.5 The Wolf will serve as the Master of Ceremonies when the parade kicks off at noon. Parade judges for this year are Brett Anthony, meteorologist for KCTV 5; Jet Green, former Downtown business owner; and Dr. David Zak, owner of Zak Chiropractic.

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by enjoying the annual Emerald Isle Parade on March 10, presented by Llywelyn’s Pub, featuring floats, Irish dancers, musicians, and more. Put on your green and join the fun!

Parade attendees can start their morning with breakfast at a number of locally-owned restaurants in Downtown Lee’s Summit. The VFW will host an All Patriots Breakfast fundraiser from 8-11 a.m. to support local veterans.

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Dozens of downtown retail and specialty stores will be open throughout the day to showcase spring décor and merchandise. Downtown restaurants and bars will feature their annual Emerald Isle Pub Crawl which will take place at approximately 1 p.m. following the parade and will continue into the evening. Visit any of the bars in Downtown Lee’s Summit to purchase an Emerald Isle Pub Crawl T-shirt and lanyard for $10. For more information, visit downtownls.org.

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Velocity Lee’s Summit, a nonprofit dedicated to entrepreneurial success, has announced its upcoming schedule of events. All events begin at 5:30 p.m. with locations to be determined.

March 22–Velocity Lee’s Summit Social April 19–Taxes and Accounting for Entrepreneurs Panel May 17–Velocity Lee’s Summit Social June 21–Mentoring Panel July 19–Pitch Crawl Events are free and open to the public and offer a range of information and resources for those wishing to start up a business or take their business to the next level. For more information about Velocity, visit velocityleessummit.org.

LSR-7 School District names new executive director of public relations, Campbell Middle School principal The Lee’s Summit R-7 School District Board of Education approved the employment of two new administrators for the 2018-19 school year at the Board’s Feb. 22 meeting.

Kelly Wachel, currently the executive director of public relations at the Center School District, will serve as the district’s executive director of public relations beginning July 1. She is replacing Janice Phelan, who is retiring from the district on June 30.

Jeff Scalfaro, currently principal at Trailridge Elementary, has been named principal for Bernard Campbell Middle School, beginning his new job on July 1. He is replacing Dr. Sherri Lewis, also retiring from Lee’s Summit R-7 on June 30.

Mrs. Wachel has worked for the Center School District since 2005. She previously worked in corporate public relations, marketing and sales within the Kansas City area. She serves as president-elect of the Missouri School Public Relations Association, has been a presenter at state and regional conferences and is a published author on education topics. Mrs. Wachel earned her bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Kansas. She also recently earned her accreditation in public relations from the National School Public Relations Association.

Mr. Scalfaro has worked in education for 22 years including 14 years within the Lee’s Summit R-7 School District. Before becoming principal at Trailridge, he served as an assistant principal and principal at Grain Valley South Middle School, as a Bernard Campbell Middle School social studies teacher and as a director of secondary summer school for Lee’s Summit R-7. Mr Scalfaro has been a presenter at regional, state and national education conferences. A Lee’s Summit resident, he earned his bachelor’s degree in secondary education (social studies and history) from the State University of New York at Cortland, his master’s degree in education administration from the University of Central Missouri (UCM) and his education specialist degree in K-12 superintendency from UCM.

Summit Christian Academy Head of School named to Icon of Education List Summit Christian Academy (SCA) is pleased to announce that Head of School Linda Harrelson has been named to the “2018 Icon of Education” list published by Ingram’s Magazine. Mrs. Harrelson is the first private K-12 educator to make the list out of the 95 honorees in the program’s first 10 years.

Linda Harrelson joins the 2018 Icon of Education list along with nine other educators including University Presidents at Avila, Kansas Medical Center, Saint Louis University, Missouri Southern State, Kansas State, Wichita State, Emporia State, Maryville University, and the Superintendent of Kansas, KS Public Schools.

“Mrs. Harrelson constantly focuses all of us on our mission, “To inspire students to achieve their God-given potential through excellent academics and Christian training in a compassionate environment,” shared SCA Board President David Drum.

“She continues to remind us that this takes engaged, spiritually growing, and excellent teachers, coaches and directors who are leader-mentors of our kids, in addition to strong and highly motivated administrators using their unique gifts and talents.”

Ingram’s recognition program recognizes the finest talent that the region has to offer in various industries including executives, entrepreneurs, healthcare law and education.

“What we don’t see in this recognition is the many lives that have been touched and shaped, and the lives of generations behind them. THIS is what Summit Christian Academy is focused on,” shared Drum. “Because we know our school spirit lasts for eternity. And the impact of quiet, hard-working servant-leaders, who choose to grow daily in their spiritual walk with God and apply their faith to the circumstances at home, work and community, are the invisible heroes that make the United States of America truly a great nation with international and historical impact.”

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March 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, March 8 for a Chamber After Hours event at Midwest GI Health, 3601 NE Ralph Powell Rd.

Join us from 7:30–8:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 27 for a Chamber Before Hours at The Running Well Store, 418 SE M-291 Hwy.

Kick back and relax after a long day at the office with some appetizers, drinks and giveaways. Chat and build your network with other members before you head home. Remember, people prefer doing business with those they know, so bring your business cards!

Supercharge your morning with breakfast casserole, superhero muffins, coffee and juice at The Running Well Store. Knock out some networking and make a few connections before you head into the office. Bring your business cards to enter some gift card giveaways!

11 a.m.–1 p.m. Monday, March 26 The Pavilion at John Knox Village, 520 NW Murray Rd. Truly the Best Top 3 Businesses of the Year

Hiring the Right People 4-5 p.m. | March 6 | Missouri Innovation Campus Speaker: Liesl Hayes, The Browning B&B

Join us for the announcement of the top three businesses in each category for the Truly the Best Business of the Year Awards. Peruse the candidates’ booths to learn about the businesses and why they’ve been nominated.

Hiring the right talent is critical to the success of your business. However, with the demands of managing the day to day operations, strategic recruiting often falls to the bottom of your “to do” list.

Reservations are required and must be made online at LSchamber.com, or by calling 816.524.2424. Deadline is noon Monday, March 19.

This session is designed to take an exploratory dive into hiring the right talent for your business. You’ll gain skills to recognize the value of the right talent, apply hiring principles to make more strategic decisions & more.

Sponsor: Oak Road Wealth Management

Sponsor: Summit Bank of Kansas City

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 Members B&B Theatres Longview 7 Chris Tickner 3201 SW FASCINATION DRIVE LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64081 (816) 407-7469 E: chris.tickner@bbtheatres.com bbtheatres.com

Elle & Em Boutique Rachel Roark 9 SE 3RD STREET, SUITE 100 LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64063 (816) 729-7665 E: rachel.roark@gmail.com elleandemboutique.com

PT Solutions Physical Therapy Meaghan Parsons 913 NE WOODS CHAPEL ROAD LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64064 (913) 632-4795 E: meaghan.parsons@ptsolutions.com ptsolutions.com

Brody’s Dry Professional Carpet Cleaning Jon Brody 2833 SW CARLTON DRIVE LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64082 (816) 895-7000 E: jon@brodysdry.com brodysdrykc.com

In Harmony Therapeutic Massage, LLC Jennifer Combs, LMT 410 SE THIRD STREET SUITE C-109 LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64063 (816) 721-3965 E: inharmonytm@comcast.net inharmony.amtamembers.com

Resilience Builders, LLC Marsha Morgan 4824 SW GULL POINT DRIVE LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64082 (816) 301-1964 E: morgan.marsha.rb@gmail.com

Brookside Barkery & Bath Annette Allen 817 NE WOODS CHAPEL ROAD LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64064 (816) 554-2284 E: annette@barkerybath.com barkerybath.com

Jack’s Floral Designs & More Jack Truman 816 NW PARKLANE SUITE C LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64063 (816) 527-6127 E: wildcwby@gmail.com flowersbyjack.com

Burn Boot Camp Lee’s Summit Angela Mendenhall 3680 NE AKIN DRIVE, STE 140 LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64064 (816) 944-0388 E: leessummitmo@burnbootcamp.com www.facebook.com/Burn-Boot-CampLees-Summit

Julia E. Hampton, CPA, PC--Raymore Eric Allee, CPA, MST 801 W FOXWOOD DRIVE RAYMORE, MO 64083 (816) 272-1027 E: eric@hamptoncpa.net hamptoncpa.net

Core Medical Center Aston Goldworthy, DC, MSN 1131 W MAIN STREET BLUE SPRINGS, MO 64015 (816) 895-8387 E: PR@coremedcenter.com coremedcenter.com

Orangetheory Fitness Lee’s Summit Melissa Gilmore 910 NW BLUE PARKWAY LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64086 (816) 944-3222 E: studio0532@orangetheoryfitness.com lees-summit.orangetheoryfitness.com

Sean Smith 1516 SW HEDGEWOOD LANE LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64081 (816) 200-2419 E: Kiowasean@gmail.com seansmithformissouri.com UpendTech Consulting Emmanuel Ekochu 1712 NE WOODVIEW CIRCLE LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64086 (785) 787-9106 E: emmanuel.ekochu@upendtech.com upendtech.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 coveted 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. Contact Cathy Young for help while you’re out recruiting.

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March 2018 Calendar March 1 • 7:30 a.m., Health & Human Services meeting, Crossroads Hospice & Palliative Care, 14310 E. 42nd St. S #600 March 6 • 4 p.m., Recess for Success TOPIC: Hiring the Right Person PRESENTER: Liesl Hayes, The Browning B&B LOCATION: Missouri Innovation Campus, 1101 NW Innovation Pkwy SPONSOR: Summit Bank of Kansas City March 7 • 1 p.m., Spring Job Fair, MCC-Longview, 500 SW Longview Rd March 8 • 7:30 a.m., Executive Committee meeting, Depot • 4:30-6 p.m., Chamber After Hours, Midwest GI Health, 3601 NE Ralph Powell Rd March 12 • 8 a.m., Golf Task Force Meeting, Depot • 3:30 p.m., WorkWell Lee’s Summit Session 3, Depot March 13 • 4:30-6 p.m., CYP March Madness Happy Hour (open to all members), Big Whiskey’s American Restaurant & Bar, 860 NW Blue Pkwy March 14 • 8 a.m., Business Development Council, Depot • Noon, Ambassador Committee meeting, Depot • 5-8 p.m., City Council Candidate Forum, Missouri Innovation Campus, 1101 NW Innovation Pkwy March 15 • 4 p.m., Ribbon Cutting, Ki Chi Healing Arts Center, 314 SW Main St March 20 • 4 p.m., Ribbon Cutting, PT Solutions Physical Therapy, 913 NE Woods Chapel Rd March 21 • 8 a.m., Education Committee Meeting, Sylvan Learning Center, 1184 NE Douglas St • Noon, Board of Directors meeting, R-7 Stansberry Leadership Center, 301 NE Tudor Rd March 22 • 4 p.m., Ribbon Cutting, Planet Fitness, 300 SW Blue Pkwy March 26 • 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Monthly Membership Luncheon LOCATION: The Pavilion at John Knox Village, 520 NW Murray Rd PROGRAM: Truly the Best Top 3 SPONSOR: Oak Road Wealth Management March 27 • 7:30-8:30 a.m., Chamber Before Hours, The Running Well Store, 418 SE M-291 Hwy • 5-8 p.m., School Board Candidate Forum, Gamber Center, 4 SE Independence Ave March 28 • Noon, Membership Committee meeting, Depot • 4 p.m., Chamber Young Professionals committee meeting, Stuey McBrew’s, 321 SE Main St March 30 • Noon, Intern Boot Camp, MCC-Longview, 500 SW Longview Rd March 30 • 7:30 a.m., Governmental Relations Committee meeting, John Knox Village Manhattan Room, 1001 NW Chipman Rd

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