May 2011
CHAMBERLINK The Official Newsletter of the Lee's Summit Chamber
Chamber Prepares to Launch Smartphone App The Chamber, in partnership with MetroMedia, has something new and exciting that will launch May 5 – the Lee’s Summit Chamber Smartphone App, for iPhone and Android phones! Blackberry users can utilize the app by going to lschamber.mobi
The app allows users to... • Search for members • Find businesses with geo-location and mapping technology • Touch to call option • View upcoming Chamber events • View upcoming community events • Receive special offers
Make plans to attend the Cinco de Mayo launch party at the Chamber, 220 SE Main Street, in the historic train depot. The event is 3:30–5 p.m. and will feature themed food and drinks, app demonstration, networking, prizes and lots of fun!
The LS Chamber app will automatically list all member businesses for free. In addition to complimentary listings, the app will also feature enhanced listings which can incorporate business logos, detailed contact information, online scheduling, video, pictures, links to websites, catalogs and more. Interested in an enhanced listing? Check availability by contacting Andy Garcia at 913-674-5381 or agarcia@metromediapublishers.com.
The Lee’s Summit Chamber app is yet another tool for businesses to reach other members, as well as drawing in customers from Lee’s Summit and surrounding areas.
Can’t make the May 5 event, no problem, just don’t forget to download the app any time after the event. All you have to do is search Lee’s Summit in your app store or marketplace.
Fun on the Fairways FORE Chamber Members June is shaping up to be a great month with two favorite events on the calendar, Cocktails & Caddies on June 14 at Teetering Rocks and the Chamber Golf Classic on June 24 at Country Creek. The Chamber’s popular women’s-only golf tournament Cocktails & Caddies, sponsored by Lee’s Summit Medical Center, is back for its second year! This fun ladies-day-out begins with a luncheon where teams made up of three women will bid on their fourth player, a male, P 816-524-2424 F 816-524-5246 220 SE Main, Lee's Summit, MO 64063 lschamber.com lstourism.com Shop-LeesSummit.com
during the live auction. The male caddies are all active members of the Lee’s Summit Chamber and community. Cocktails & Caddies registration fees are $50 a player for a total of $150 per team. Fees include a catered lunch, nine holes of golf, awards reception and a cocktail party. Women of all skill levels are encouraged to play and enjoy a day of networking, fun and exercise. The total number of teams is limited to 18 and will be filled on a first come first serve basis.
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