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May 2015

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Women’s Conference Countdown to Summer Missouri Chamber Scholarship Winners Member News Ribbon Cuttings Networking Opportunities May Calendar

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Pictured Above: Members of the Leadership Lee’s Summit class explored Jefferson City during the Chamber’s Legislative Day.

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 Emeritus University of Kansas Edwards Campus VICE CHAIRS Kelly Spencer, Community Development Bank of Lee’s Summit Jon Garlow, Membership Development Wells Fargo Advisors 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 Personal 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, CCE, President Cathy Young, IOM, Director of Member Services Chrissy Symes, IOM, Director of Special Events Stephanie Kusek, Director of Communications Darla Hall, Advertising Manager Gina Seibel, Creative Director Sue McMilian, IOM, Administrative Assistant Nedra Hoover, Bookkeeper Marilyn Pemberton, Part-time Assistant

Annual Leading Ladies Women’s Conference Set for June 16 Join us for a day dedicated to personal and professional enrichment as the Lee’s Summit and Grandview Chambers of Commerce partner once again for a conference focused on leadership, work-life balance and communication for the professional woman.

DATE

June 16, 2015

LOCATION The View, 13500 Byars Rd., Grandview, MO TIME

11:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

COST

$75 per person

The conference includes a vendor showcase and networking, as well as a catered lunch. Hear from a variety of speakers, including Mary B. Lucas, author of Lunchmeat and Life Lessons; Nancy Fry; and Angela Brown, leadership trainer with Empowering Actions, LLC. Cap off the day with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres while you mingle with other attendees.

VENDOR BOOTHS AVAILABLE FOR $150 • Opportunity for one representative at booth, which includes their reservation to also sit in on the conference (including lunch, drink ticket and hors d’oeuvres) • Display table with linen • One additional rep may be added for a discounted rate of $50.

Additional representatives (3+) will be charged the general registration fee. All representatives in attendance will need to be registered and paid.

Booth holders will be right in the mix with the presenters and attendees. Register online at LSchamber.com or contact Chrissy Symes at 816.524.2424 for more information.

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Chamber Legislative Day in Jefferson City On April 14, Chamber members took the train to Jefferson City and met with legislators, toured the Capitol and Supreme Court buildings and capped the day off with a reception. A special thanks to our sponsors who made the day great!

For additional photos check out the Chamber’s Facebook page.

Ready for Summer Fun? Finally, summer is almost here and it’s time to start celebrating.

Countdown to Summer is a fun 2-week event at Paradise Park May 11-25 that helps raise funds for the Lee’s Summit Chamber’s Visitors Council.

For only $15, you can pick any three attractions of your choice: Children’s Discovery Play “Edutainment” Center, Laser Tag Maze, Mini Golf, Go Karts, Rock Wall and/or Foam Factory.

In order to receive the discount, tickets must be purchased online at Paradise-Park.com. Choose the “Pick 3” option and enter offer code CTS15 at checkout.

The Visitors Council works to identify and develop Lee’s Summit’s unique features for the purpose of tourism development and marketing. Money raised from this event will be added to the Visitors Council marketing/printing budget. page 3

Partnership with Missouri Chamber of Commerce Benefits Small Businesses The Lee’s Summit Chamber has partnered as a member of the Chamber Federation with the Missouri Chamber of Commerce & Industry to lend our support on key business issues in the state of Missouri. As with any memberbased lobbying organization, we may not agree with 100 percent of their positions; however, a unified voice provides the strongest support for the positions we do support in Jefferson City.

As part of the partnership, they will provide a free membership to the Missouri Chamber for members with 10 or fewer employees. Our policy prohibits sharing our database to anyone, so if your business qualifies and is interested in Missouri Chamber membership, this presents an excellent opportunity.

The Missouri Chamber often seeks small businesses who can provide real life stories on issues. During last year’s legislative session, a local business person, TJ Rehak, was able to assist in bringing changes to Missouri tax notification laws. Senator Kraus drafted the bill after Rehak approached him when an audit forced the small business owner to pay three years in back sales taxes when he had never received the proper notification. Proof that getting involved DOES make a difference!

The membership provides a variety of communications to keep you updated including their electronic communication and full-color magazine, “Missouri Business,” six times a year.

Each week during the legislative session, you will receive their electronic newsletter to keep you on top of legislative action that impacts your business.

As long as you have 10 employees or less, you can take advantage of this offer by contacting Nancy Bruns at nbruns@LSchamber.com.

Amy Krinke Named R-7 Teacher of the Year Amy Krinke, director of choirs at Lee’s Summit West High School, was named Lee’s Summit R-7 School District 2015 Teacher of the Year at an April 2 community reception. The reception also recognized 12 R-7 teachers who were named Lee’s Summit Chamber Excellence In Teaching Award winners earlier this spring.

As Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Krinke will go on to participate in the Missouri Teacher of the Year program. She has been an educator for 16 years, including seven years with the Lee’s Summit R-7 School District. Mrs. Krinke has refined the music literacy program for each choir class at Lee’s Summit West High School to develop fundamental music literacy skills through daily sight-singing and audiation. Her choirs have performed nationally, including Chicago, New York and Washington, D.C. page 4

2015 Scholarship Winners from left to right, Riley Bonnesen - Pleasant Hill High School, Zachary Hitchcock - Lee’s Summit North High School, Bailey Hamilton - Lee’s Summit West High School and Brittany Kendall - Lee’s Summit High School

Chamber Awards Scholarships to High School Seniors Each year the Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce’s Education Committee awards $1,000 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 parent of each recipient must be a full-time employee of a Chamber member business.

This year more than 40 applications were received. The judges, made up of Chamber education committee members, said they had a tough time with the decision due to the caliber of applicants.

Congratulations to the following students who received scholarships in 2015: • • • •

Riley Bonnesen - Pleasant Hill High School Zachary Hitchcock - Lee’s Summit North High School Bailey Hamilton - Lee’s Summit West High School Brittany Kendall - Lee’s Summit High School

Applicants are evaluated based on a strong work ethic, commitment to community involvement and an endless pursuit of continued growth and improvement in all facets of their lives. The winners were honored at the April Chamber luncheon.

New Raffle is Open to All Chamber Members New this year is a chamber-wide raffle for a chance to win two awesome prizes. Tickets are being sold for $20 at Chamber events and at the Chamber office starting May 1. The winners will be drawn at the Chamber Annual Golf Classic (need not be present to win). The prizes include: • 4-day, 3-night Fly Away Vacation: Fly roundtrip within the domestic United States for two adults and up to two children.

Includes three nights at one of the 250 destinations and 400 hotels within the Wyndham, Marriott & Hilton hotel family.

• VIP Sports Experience: Enjoy two nights at Wyndham, Marriott or Hilton for two adults plus two regular season tickets to any sporting event including NFL, MLB, NBA, NASCAR or two one-day passes for a PGA event.

Speaking of golf, the Chamber is now accepting registrations to participate in the golf tournament on June 25, at WinterStone Golf Course. Visit the online calendar at LSchamber.com to register, or contact Chrissy Symes at csymes@LSchamber.com. page 5

Member Events & News Chamber Young Professionals donate to Pro Deo Youth Center Each year the Chamber Young Professionals organize a March Madness Bracket Challenge. For just five dollars, members can enter their best predictions for the college basketball tournament.The winner receives a gift card, courtesy of Equity Bank, and all of the proceeds go to a Chamber nonprofit chosen by the winner.

This year, Rick Smetana of UCM-Lee’s Summit had the best bracket and was crowned champion. He chose to donate the $145 raised to Pro Deo Youth Center in Lee’s Summit. Rick is pictured with fellow YP member Ashley Nowell who accepted the donation for Pro Deo.

Voters Approve $40 Million No-tax-increase Bond Issue for LS R-7 Schools Lee’s Summit R-7 voters approved a $40 million no-taxincrease bond issue during an April 7 election. A total of 6,413 people, or 79.3 percent, voted in favor of the issue with 1,675 voting against the bond. The school issue required a four-sevenths majority for approval.

Passage of the issue will result in construction of a new Summit Technology Academy/Missouri Innovation Campus as well as improvements at schools throughout the district. The school building improvements are in the areas of classroom instruction, safety and security, health and wellness, ADA access renovations and special education. The issue also will fund playground upgrades to all elementary schools and various maintenance.

“We are looking forward to breaking ground for the new school and getting to work on the improvements to our other schools within the next few months,” said

Dr. David McGehee, R-7 superintendent. “Thanks to voter approval of this bond issue, we are able to protect our district’s investment in our current schools and expand our nationally recognized Summit Technology Academy/Missouri Innovation Campus. Especially exciting is our opportunity to partner with the University of Central Missouri for the new Summit Tech and MIC. It is definitely a win-win when you can expand this type of successful program for students while saving money for our taxpayers.”

Construction starts later this year with the new school scheduled to open in August 2017. School improvements and maintenance projects begin within the next few months, with the majority of projects complete by either fall 2015 or fall 2016.

2015 Procurement Conference to be held in Warrensburg, Mo. The 2015 Procurement Conference, sponsored by Senator Claire McCaskill, along with the Missouri Procurement Technical Assistance Centers and the UCM Small Business & Technology Development Center is 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Thursday, May 28, in the Elliott Union Building at the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg, Mo. This conference is a great opportunity for anyone interested in selling products or services to government agencies or prime contractors. Learn how to do this and make contact directly with various government agencies and prime contractors. A number of government agencies and private contractors will have exhibits and talk about contracting opportunities for your business.

In the past, a large number of attendees participated in the conference, so be sure to register no later than May 22.

The total cost, including lunch and all events, is $60 per attendee. For more information, contact Shirley Krzesinski at 660.543.4402 or sbtdc@ucmo.edu. page 6

Meet the Board of Directors The Lee’s Summit Chamber is governed by a 22-member board and five ex-officio members. Each month the Chamber Link will highlight a couple of our directors.

Dr. Carolyn McKnight is the Director of Community Engagement & Business Development for the University of KansasEdwards Campus.

Carolyn has a long history of involvement with the Chamber. Now Chair Emeritus, she served as 2014 Chair of the Board.

Carolyn McKnight

She also has participated in the governmental relations, business development, education and legislative committees.

Chair Emeritus

Tim Denker owns his own business, Denker Law Firm LLC, located in Downtown Lee’s Summit.

A member since 2006, Tim served as the 2012 Chair for the Chamber Young Professionals committee and remains active on that committee.

Tim has served on the Business Development Council and Governmental Relations committee for the Chamber. He also serves on the LS360 committee.

Tim Denker

IS YOUR BRAIN SENDING YOU WARNING SIGNALS? LISTEN TO YOUR HEAD. GET TO THE ER. Act Fast. Lee’s Summit Medical Center Will. Top Performer in Stroke Care.

ER CARE FOR KIDS & ADULTS Lee’s Summit Medical Center 2100 SE Blue Parkway, Lee’s Summit, MO 64063 hcamidwest.com Find a doctor: (816) 751-3000 or (913) 541-7400

Member Renewals Custard’s Last Stand 26 Curry Real Estate Services 25 Mazuma Credit Union 22 Encompass Lee’s Summit Clinic 19 Southeast Enterprises 16 Longhorn Steakhouse 13 Saint Luke’s Health System 13 Budget Blinds of Lee’s Summit 12 Cole Termite & Pest Control, Inc. 12 Health Care for Women-Hausheer, Braby & Assoc 12 Rodgers - The Diamond Store 12 CEAH Realtors 11 Crowley Furniture 10 Summit Bank of Kansas City 10 DNA Services of America 8 White, Graham, Buckley & Carr, L.L.C. 8 Jackson County CASA 7 Emergent Care Plus 7 Lee’s Summit Heating & Cooling, Inc. 7 Matt A. Niewald, D.D.S. 7 Spin! Neapolitan Pizza 7 McAlister’s Deli 5 Saint Luke’s Surgicenter - Lee’s Summit 4 Stuey McBrews Tavern & Tables 4 Benton House of Lee’s Summit 3 Developing Potential, Inc. 3 Hill Pro-Motion Physical Therapy 3 Hillcrest Thrift Store 3 Kids 2 Leaders 3 Office Products Alliance

3 Summit Hill Insurance 3 SummitView Terrace 3 T-Bones Deli & Meat Market 3 Woodland Trails Community 3 Advanced Nutrition 2 Hometown Painting & Holiday Lights 2 Independence Surgical Clinic, Inc. 2 Julie Gregory Agency LLC-American Family 2 MAACO of Lee’s Summit 2 Medical Group of Kansas City 2 MC Power Companies, Inc. 2 Mingle 2 Woods Chapel United Methodist Church 2 Adversign 1 Cookie Jar Bakery 1 Doggy Stylz 1 GraphicGator Marketing & Creative 1 Gutter Cover of Kansas City 1 Miller Lawn & Landscape 1 Moblico Solutions Inc. 1 Salon Ami 1 page 7

Ribbon Cutting Celebrations...it’s been a busy month!

Igniting Business LLC

Express Employment Professionals

On March 27, Igniting Business LLC celebrated a ribbon cutting at their location at 1320 NE Windsor Drive.

On March 30, Express Employment Professionals held a multi-chamber ribbon cutting at their location at 1739 NW Burdett Crossing in Blue Springs.

Igniting Business uses web design and technology within Kansas City small businesses to streamline processes, and save time and money, as well as generate value for their customers. Their marketing services are designed to attract new customers, increase customer retention and explore new market opportunities.

Express Employment Professionals works with job seekers to help them find the right job for their skills and experience. They have a variety of jobs available, including full-time, part-time and temporary positions available.

Kansas City Bone & Joint Clinic

SBD Housing Solutions, LLC

Kansas City Bone & Joint Clinic celebrated a ribbon cutting on April 1 at their new location at 3151 NE Carnegie Drive.

On April 10, SBD Housing Solutions, LLC celebrated a ribbon cutting at 2004 NE South Outer Rd., in Blue Springs.

KCBJ’s focus includes bones, joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments and nerves. Along with general orthopedic surgery and physical medicine and rehabilitation, KCBJ has orthopaedic surgeons with fellowship training in total joint replacement, sports medicine and much more. page 8

SBD Housing Solutions was formed in 2003 as an early attempt to capitalize on the growing number of financially distressed homes in the Kansas City area. Since then, SBD has grown to become the premier supplier of foreclosure and pre-foreclosure homes in Jackson County.

At Home™

The Parkway Senior Living

At Home™ celebrated a ribbon cutting on April 10, at their new location at 601 NE M-291 Highway.

The Parkway Senior Living celebrated a ribbon cutting April 11, at 700 NE RD Mize Rd, Suite 201, in Blue Springs.

At Home is the home décor superstore providing endless possibilities at an unbeatable value. From quirky to traditional, modern to exotic, they have something for everyone. Merchandise includes an expansive selection of furniture, wall décor and decorative accents, rugs, housewares and much more.

The mission of The Parkway is to address the needs of senior citizens, no matter the level of care needed, in a beautiful and spacious environment that not only feels like home, it is home. They offer assisted living, independent living and memory care for seniors.

VantagePointe Financial Group

The Running Well Store

On April 16, VantagePointe Financial Group celebrated a ribbon cutting at 500 SW Market St, Suite E.

The Running Well Store celebrated a ribbon cutting on April 22 at their location at 418 SE M-291 Highway.

VantagePointe’s thorough financial analysis encourages individuals, couples and families to share personal goals and aspirations, allowing associates to provide a “financial blueprint.” Services include educational planning, investments, risk management and more.

To help with injury prevention, The Running Well Store is committed to providing the perfect pair of shoes. They believe the correct shoe fits not only your foot, but also your style of running. To determine your shoe for running or walking, they provide a free Stride Analysis. page 9

May Networking Opportunities & Seminars

Register for the events below online at LSchamber.com under the Calendar of Events

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BEFORE HOURS

Brew up Business

Join us from 4:30–6 p.m. on May 14 for a Chamber After Hours at Silverstein Eye Centers, 1741 NE Douglas, Suite 100.

Start your day off with the Chamber from 7:30–8:30 a.m. on May 19, at T-Bones Deli & Meat Market, 27900 E Colbern Road.

End the day with some yummy appetizers, drinks and of course, networking with fellow Chamber members!

Rumor has it they will be giving away two tickets to a Kansas City Royals game with parking, and also a chemical facial peel.

Let’s do brunch! Be sure to come hungry for this event, because T-Bones is providing a preview of their full Sunday Brunch buffet, featuring made-to-order omelets.

What better way to start your morning than with delicious food and networking?

Friday, May 15 • 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

Abundant Life Baptist Church, 414 SW Persels Road Truly the Best Business of the Year

A Broad Overview on the Power of LinkedIn May 5 | 3:30–4:30 p.m. | John Knox Village Manhattan Rm Presenter: Clint Haynes, CMFC® - NextGen Wealth

The top three nominees in each of the four categories for the Truly the Best Business of the Year awards were announced at the March luncheon. Following site visits and further evaluation, the winning businesses have been chosen and will be announced at the luncheon.

This workshop is great for anyone with an interest in learning more about LinkedIn, whether you’ve been on it for years or are just creating a profile.

Reservations can be made online at LSchamber.com, or by calling 816.524.2424. Deadline is May 13 at noon.

Registration is required.

You’ll learn how to utilize LinkedIn in your everyday life to make meaningful connections and build your brand. You’ll leave with a better understanding of how to optimize your profile, utilize LinkedIn each day and make better business connections for your brand.

Sponsor: Lee’s Summit Journal

Sponsor: AFLAC-Alan Mais

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

Welcome to Our Newest Chamber Members At Home™ Susan Honeycutt 601 NE M-291 HIGHWAY LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64086 (816) 944-2000 E: susanhoneycutt@yahoo.com athome.com

Mary Kay Consultant Kelly Knosby 1105 SW PERSELS ROAD LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64081 (816) 506-8603 E: kellyknosby@yahoo.com marykay.com/kknosby

Drury Inn & Suites Steven Kohn 20300 E 42ND STREET S BLUE SPRINGS, MO 64015 (816) 795-9393 F: (855) 655-4253 E: dis.kcin.157.gm@druryhotels.com druryhotels.com

Mid USA Insurance Agency, Inc. Brian King 2054 NW SOUTH OUTER ROAD BLUE SPRINGS, MO 64015 (816) 224-8700 F: (816) 224-8601 E: briank@midusains.com midusains.com

First Data Michael Fitkin 519 NE 5TH STREET UNIT A BLUE SPRINGS, MO 64014 (816) 598-0637 F: (402) 315-5215 E: michael.fitkin@firstdata.com firstdata.com

PMorgan Painting Phil Morgan 307 SE CLAREMONT STREET LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64063 (816) 805-1809 E: Pmorganpainting@gmail.com pmorganpainting.com

Gold’s Gym Zach Norman 178 NW OLDHAM PARKWAY LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64081 (816) 522-2031 E: znorman@goldsgym.com goldsgym.com

Porter Chiropractic & Acupuncture, LLC Russ Porter, DC 706 E LANGSFORD ROAD LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64063 (816) 524-5838 F: (816) 524-5830 E: russ.b.porter@gmail.com porterchiro.com

Lee’s Summit Tribune Linda Ahern 219 SE DOUGLAS STREET LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64063 (816) 524-0061 F: (816) 600-6102 E: linda@lstribune.net lstribune.net

Public Kitchen Supply Jason Scarborough 2301 NE INDEPENDENCE AVENUE LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64064 (816) 777-7755 F: (816) 795-9966 E: jason@publickitchensupply.com http://www.publickitchensupply.com/

Let John Do It John Stell 10508 EAST 75TH STREET RAYTOWN, MO 64138 (816) 730-7234 E: letjohndoit1st@gmail.com

ReeceNichols East Darrel Quiring 5000 NE LAKEWOOD WAY LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64064 (816) 809-9066 F: (816) 622-3735 E: dquiring@reeceandnichols.com DQuiring.ReeceAndNichols.com

ServiceMaster Recovery Management Jennifer Bakken 11632 GRANDVIEW ROAD KANSAS CITY, MO 64137 (816) 763-6677 Fax: (816) 763-0990 jennifer.bakken@smdsi.com www.servicemasterdsi.com Stoney Creek Hotel & Conference Center Ken Wilkes 18011 BASS PRO DRIVE INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055 (816) 908-9600 E: janae.teclaw@staysch.com stoneycreekhotels.com Super 8 Motel Dhaval Patel 607 SE OLDHAM PARKWAY LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64081 (816) 524-8181 F: (816) 524-3688 E: super8ls@yahoo.com super8.com Take Shape For Life Jeremy Overson 7004 EAST 134TH TERRACE GRANDVIEW, MO 64030 (816) 825-4654 E: jeremyoverson@teamtsfl.com fit2bfree.tsfl.com/explore Wine and Design Kansas City Kathryn Edwards 217 SE STATE ROUTE 291 LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64063 (252) 361-2999 E: kansascity@wineanddesign.com wineanddesign.com/location/kansascity-mo

For a complete list of Chamber members, visit LSchamber.com or download our free smartphone app.

Have news about you or your business that you would like to share?

Send press releases and photos for consideration to skusek@LSchamber.com

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May 2015 Calendar May 5 • 3:30–4:30 p.m., Recess for Success TOPIC: The Power of LinkedIn Presenter: Clint Haynes, NextGen Wealth LOCATION: John Knox Village - Manhattan Room SPONSOR: AFLAC-Alan Mais • 5 p.m., Open House, Fenton Nissan of Lee’s Summit, 1025 SE Oldham Parkway May 6 • 11 a.m., Ribbon Cutting, Select Physical Therapy, 555 SE Melody Lane • Noon, Ambassador Committee meeting, The Egg and I, 410 SE M-291 Highway May 7 • 7:30 a.m., Health Care Committee meeting, Lakewood Counseling Services, 300 SE 2nd St. • 4 p.m., Ribbon Cutting, Wine and Design Kansas City, 217 SE M-291 Highway May 11 • 4 p.m., Golf Task Force meeting, Bank of Lee’s Summit, 1101 SW Third St May 13 • 3:30 p.m., Chamber 101: Get Plugged In, Paradise Park, 1021 NE Colbern Rd May 14 • 7:30 a.m., Executive Committee meeting, Depot • 8 a.m., Visitors Council meeting, Lee’s Summit Airport, 2751B NE Douglas St • 4:30-6 p.m., Chamber After Hours, Silverstein Eye Centers, 1741 NE Douglas St, Suite 100 May 15 • 11:30 a.m., Monthly Membership Luncheon LOCATION: Abundant Life Baptist Church PRESENTATION: Truly the Best Business of the Year winners announced SPONSOR: Lee’s Summit Journal

May 19 • 7:30 a.m., Chamber Before Hours, T-Bones Deli & Meat Market, 27900 E Colbern Rd May 20 • 8 a.m., Education Committee meeting, MCC-Longview, 500 SW Longview Rd • Noon, Board of Directors meeting, Central Bank of the Midwest, 609 NE M-291 Highway May 21 • 8 a.m., Chamber Young Professionals Morning Coffee, Gusto Coffee Shop, 3390 SW Fascination Dr May 22 • 7:30 a.m., Governmental Relations Committee meeting, John Knox Village - Manhattan Room May 27 • Noon, Membership Committee meeting, Depot • 4 p.m., Business Development Council, Depot May 28 • 8 a.m., Oktoberfest Committee meeting, Depot

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Great Southern Bank Humana Health KCP&L Lee’s Summit Medical Center Reinhart Foodservice Saint Luke’s East Hospital Tingle Flooring

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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 Sprint Summit Bank of Kansas City The Wilson Group, Inc. University of Central Missouri Wal-Mart Zoetis

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B Positively Promoting U, Inc. Bank of Kansas City Budget Blinds Chinnery Evans & Nail PC First Federal Bank 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 Steppin’ Out - The Studio Technology Plus Inc. TMC Lakewood University of Kansas Edwards Campus Weed Man