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THE BUSINESS MAGAZINE

2ND QTR 2019

GETTING ACTIVE IN LEE'S SUMMIT

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Back-to-Back 5 Stars I am incredibly excited to share that the Chamber was recently reaccredited at the 5-star level, following our 5-star accreditation in 2013. This is the highest designation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and out of more than 7,000 chambers nationwide, only 125 have earned this distinction. I would be remiss if I didn’t take a moment to say thank you to our members, volunteers and staff who push to operate at such a high level.

I’m also glad to report that instead of succumbing to the long, cold, snow-filled winter, our Chamber members turned up the heat by engaging in a plethora of opportunities around town.

Hundreds turned out to the Missouri Innovation Campus (and hundreds more tuned in online) to learn about the LSR-7 School Board of Education candidates at the Chamber Candidate Forum. I commend each of you who took the time to educate yourselves on the potential leaders of our district and applaud you for exercising your right to vote.

Voices were heard on your behalf from local business leaders, Chamber board members and Chamber staff during the Lee’s Summit Ignite public community forums and smaller breakout sessions. We discussed the current climate in Lee’s Summit and how we, as a group of business and community leaders, envision economic growth and prosperity for years to come. I encourage you to invest a moment by visiting the live idea board for this city-wide strategic planning process at LSignite.net.

In the first quarter, ribbons were cut, the Education Committee planned the Ready to Read early childhood reading initiative, the Military Affairs Committee further galvanized relationships with Whiteman Air Force Base, the Annual Gala recorded record attendance and net income, the Young Professionals volunteered their time for the Lee’s Summit Educational Foundation, the Legislative Committee went to Jefferson City and met with Governor Parsons on your behalf, co-op marketing deals were inked with the Royals at a fraction of rack rate, and the list goes on.

All this and more are opportunities created by the Chamber for you! May we all recognize them as such, and take hold of them with confidence in the journey toward realized and shared success.

Yours Truly,

Jon Garlow, CPWA® Cooper Wealth Management Group of Wells Fargo Advisors 2019 Chair of the Board CHAMBER STAFF Blake Fry, President Matt Baird, IOM, Director of Business & Governmental Relations Stephanie Kusek, Director of Communications Stacy Needels, Director of Special Events Cathy Young, IOM, Director of Member Services Heather Thompson, Advertising Manager Jordan Straits, Creative Coordinator Agi Bako-LaFave, Office Manager Vanessa King, Bookkeeper Marilyn Pemberton, Part-time Assistant 4 | CATALYST - THE BUSINESS MAGAZINE

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PUBLISHER Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce CHAMBER PRESIDENT Blake Fry ADVERTISING MANAGER Heather Thompson CREATIVE COORDINATOR Jordan Straits _______________________________ EDITORIAL STAFF Stephanie Kusek Jordan Straits Heather Thompson _______________________________ CONTRIBUTING WRITERS John Beaudoin, Clint Haynes, Rachelle Hochgraber, Kevin Oldham, Rick McDowell _______________________________ ADVERTISING For advertising information, contact Heather Thompson at hthompson@lschamber.com or 816.524.2424 _______________________________ PRESS RELEASES Send to jstraits@lschamber.com

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MONEY MATTERS How to Reinvest Your Tax Dollars

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HEALTHY LIFE Three Ways You Can Counter the Negative Health Effects of Sitting

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PRO TIPS Five Key Elements for Your Marketing Roadmap

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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT The 43rd Annual Air Race Classic

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LOCAL DESTINATION Getting Active in Lee's Summit: Rock Island Trail

POWER OF ONE Meet Angi Landis of Angi's Art Photography

ECONOMIC UPDATE Lee's Summit Business Expansion and Investment Activity Remains Strong

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Money

Matters

How to Reinvest Your

TAX DOLLAR$ By: Clint Haynes, NextGen Wealth

It’s everybody’s favorite time of the year; tax season. Sometimes we are pleasantly surprised and sometimes not so much.

If you happen to be the former, then you might be wondering what some fiscally responsible ideas are for that tax return. While these ideas might not be as exciting as taking that money to Vegas, they are what I would recommend doing for at least a portion of that tax return.

Pay Off Debt One of your first orders of business should be to pay off any high-interest debts. This could include credit cards, student loans, etc. You may not realize how much owing money affects you, in particular high-interest debt. Paying these debts off, or at least paying them down, can truly bring you a sense of well-being and I can assure you it will last much longer than taking that tax return with you to Las Vegas. If you’ve never been debtfree before, it can be a strange feeling knowing you don’t have any more debt payments. It will feel great so take some time to enjoy it.

Top Off Your Emergency Fund If you don’t have any high-interest debt or there’s still some money left over, then consider building up your emergency fund. This money should be easy to access and highly liquid. Since the funds are earmarked for an emergency, you should be able to access them quickly.

If you don’t have an emergency fund and don’t know what that is, let’s take a step back. Basically, an emergency fund is a sum of money that you set aside to help you cover unexpected expenses that are not covered in your regular budget. Expenses like your car breaking down, blowing a tire, an unexpected high medical bill, and so on. Those are emergencies and having some money set aside to cover them will go a long way toward keeping you out of debt.

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Retirement Funds If you don’t have any high-interest debts and your emergency account is full to the brim, your next stop should be your retirement accounts. Putting money in your retirement accounts is a great tax shelter. It’ll also offer a cushion down the road as you cross the retirement age threshold. The money in your retirement accounts is a hedge against what the future may bring. Since they can’t be accessed easily without paying a penalty, your retirement savings will continue to grow. As I always like to say, the worst thing that could happen from putting extra money in your retirement account is you get to retire early – now that doesn’t sound too bad of a worst case scenario.

College Savings Accounts If you have kids, consider setting aside some of your tax return into a 529 Plan. This will help them cover their higher education costs without going into debt. There could also be some tax advantages for you as well. Just like with your retirement savings, college funds generally have an early withdrawal penalty. There is also a penalty for using the funds for non-qualified expenses. Make sure you understand the pros and cons before investing into a 529 Plan.

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Healthy

Life

3 Ways You Can Counter the Negative Health Effects of Sitting By: Rachelle Hochgraber, trUbalance Nutrition

Did you know that 70 percent of all employees move only a maximum of one hour per day? An analysis of over 10 studies on sitting time found that those who sat for more than eight hours a day with no physical activity had a risk of dying similar to the risks of dying posed by obesity and smoking! The bottom line, health requires movement.

Movement keeps your blood flowing to support your cardiovascular system, as well as oxygen transport to your brain. After prolonged sitting, your entire body is compromised, including your mood, focus, and energy levels. The good news is—you can absolutely do something about it!

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Healthy

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Engage in exercise. At least 60 minutes per day of moderately intense physical activity will counter the effects of sitting eight hours per day. Here are some members that can help get that physical activity in:

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If you don’t have time for exercise before or after work, then take time during the day to move. In the last ten minutes of every hour, consider the following:

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Get up and out of your chair

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Do some light stretching

Give your eyes a break from the computer and find a window to gaze out for a few minutes Drink a full glass of water Walk or take a few flights of stairs

Ask another co-worker to join you to help with accountability and motivation

Always practice mindfulness and listen to your body.

If you feel an increase in muscle tension, get up, stretch and move about to loosen it up

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Invest in anti-chair office gadgets. While these gadgets might seem costly, the long-term damage of doing nothing comes at a much higher price.

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Pro

Tips

Key Elements for your Marketing Roadmap

By Kevin Oldham, Diffactory

Marketing can be overwhelming and confusing. These two feelings can disappear by having a simple roadmap that increases your confidence and sales. The Remarkable Marketing Roadmap will help you to reflect the business you’ve built, attract and keep ideal customers, increase your sales, and simplify your marketing. Here are five key elements for developing your business’ marketing roadmap.

1. Elevator Pitch When someone asks you what you do for a living, this is a marketing opportunity like no other. It is you and another person breaking down the walls that surround all of us. Make sure you use this opportunity to leave a lasting impression that isn’t boring or confusing.

Use the power of storytelling to get them to say, “that’s interesting; please tell me more.”

In every brand story there is the following plot line:

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A character (aka hero of the story). This is your customer.

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Who gives them a plan

The problem

The hero meets a guide (This is your product/service/ company) That results in success

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Here’s an example elevator pitch utilizing that plot line: “LexLaunch helps entrepreneurs form their LLC in 90 seconds so they can focus on launching their businesses.”

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Character: New business owner

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Guide: LexLaunch - an online legal solution

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Success: The new business owner can work on more important things such as sales, manufacturing, service delivery, hiring, etc.

Problem: There is a lot to do when you start a new company and legal stuff is confusing

Plan: Form the legal part of the business in 90 seconds

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2. Crystal Clear Lead Converting Website Some of the most effective websites are the ones with the fewest words and links. I want you to think about the business purpose of your website. Why does it exist?

Offer: Have an offer above the fold.

Here are some common business reasons to have a website:

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Reinforce what the sales team says (this is popular in B2B)

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Reduce friction in managing customer relationships

Call to Action: Create clear calls to action such as “buy now,” “schedule a consult” or “get a quote.”

Sell products online (this is popular for e-commerce) Generate exclusive leads Provide proof that other customers have experienced success with the company Build authority and establish expertise

Now here are some things you can do to drive results and clarify your message on your website:

Success: Portray your customer (the hero of their story) experiencing success. You can do this through photos of customers winning the day because they hired your company to solve their problem.

Use fewer words: Remove all corporate or industry jargon.

Anyone should be able to look at your site for six seconds and be able to tell what you offer and what they should do to learn more.

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3. A Way to Collect Leads Let’s say a prospect visits your website, but they aren’t ready to do what you want them to do (buy your stuff, schedule a consultation, etc.). Since you were successful in getting them to your website, start building a relationship with them until they are ready to buy.

Create a valuable information piece for “lead generation.” If you aren’t doing it today, you are missing out. When potential clients visit your website, they can enter their e-mail address and boom... get something that is of interest to them. An e-mail address, provided by someone in your target audience, is a highquality lead.

What valuable thing can you give away in exchange for their contact information? Some favorite freebies you may consider:

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A helpful PDF A short video course A contest Software trials Free samples Coupons

4. Automated E-mail Campaigns Once you have e-mail addresses, you need to do something with them. Sign up for a lightweight e-mail marketing program such as MailChimp. Once you have the software selected it is time to write a series of e-mails.

I suggest 3-4 short and helpful e-mails, then one e-mail that serves up an offer for your e-mail list recipients. Writing e-mails can seem overwhelming if you aren’t accustomed to it. This is why you always begin an e-mail campaign with the result in mind.

If I owned a landscaping company, here’s what I would send to my e-mail list so I can start booking contracts for fall and next year. Assume I’m sending my campaign during the hot Lee’s Summit months of July and August:

E-mail 1: What time of day should I water my grass and how much?

E-mail 2: The optimal lawn length to thrive this summer E-mail 3: Why some people put holes in their yard? (this would be about aerating) E-mail 4: More time with your family E-mail 4 is the offer e-mail where you share your company’s problem solvers with the recipient. Since you talked about mowing and aerating, offer a special for pre-booking aeration or mowing services next year. Then go back into a sequence of 3-4 value-packed e-mails plus one offer.

5. Build a System for Increasing Customer Retention So many companies focus on earning sales, and they fall short on retention. Research from Harvard Business Review tells us that retaining as little as 5 percent more of your customers results in a 25-95 percent boost in profit. Why not create a system that makes sure your existing customers are happy?

This element is one of the more time consuming and challenging strategies to put in place. Here’s the summary for consideration on how you can do this in your business. After the sale, outline the journey you want your customers to go on. This will vary based on the type of business you operate.

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1. Determine how your company will add value to their journey.

2. Apply automation to as much of the journey as possible. You can use your e-mail platform to send regular e-mails that help your customers and remind them they are important.

3. For anything that is done manually, such as handwriting thank you notes, have a system in place, so these things happen every time.

4. Survey your customers and ask for reviews and referrals. We use a platform called Rocket Referrals to automate this part of our business.

Airport Open House JUNE 22, 2019 9 A.M. - 2 P.M.

event at east apron: 402 NE Leinweber Road

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FREE event!

Family Fun Food Vendors Activities for Kids

• Helicopter Rides • Aviation Activities • More!

Interested in volunteering for the Open House? Call us!

Sign up for our monthly e-newsletter from the airport, and stay informed! @ LSairport.net

Air Race Classic comes to Lee’s Summit JUNE 18 - 20

Lee’s Summit is a stop on the race route to Welland, Ontario, Canada.

Up to 60 competition teams from across the U.S. will be flying over LS! Stop by the airport and check it out! airraceclassic.org

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ou’ve probably heard of Dave Eames and Ben Wine, or at least seen their works around town. They’re responsible for many of the storefront signs, public art pieces and restored antique fixtures seen in downtown Lee’s Summit. For example, the “Be Yourself” art in the alley, restoration of the Hartley Heart, Summit Video Services storefront sign, the list goes on. Dave and Ben have been creating works of art since 2002. Their most recent project, a new retail store called Local Foundery, celebrated its grand opening on April 6 in downtown Lee’s Summit at 307 SW Market St. The goal of the store is to offer authentic locally made, and found, objects from Kansas City, Jackson County, and of course, Lee’s Summit. Many of their items are vintage, oneof-a-kind finds. “We want to showcase antique archeology, the new and old, and really hope people will see our love of good design and junking,” said Dave. Vintage finds currently include a Shell gas pump, and even a Chamber of Commerce memento circa 1925.

The building has been around since the 1960s and was originally the Lee’s Summit firehouse, complete with four truck bays and a corner holding cell for trouble makers that would get hosed down. The truck bays have been transformed into great storefront windows, and the holding cell is now a different kind of wet room.

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Follow the flashing red arrow, another restoration by the duo, and inside you’ll find that even the displays incorporate local history. Tables from the recently closed Do Drop Inn and old wooden ironing boards from Lee’s Summit Cleaners serve as table displays for their wares. Everything from furniture, prints, leather goods, jewelry, gifts, stationary, apparel, décor and more can be found in their space, all handmade by local makers. Several items are even designed and custom built in their nearby makerspace, Fossil Forge.

Dave is the founder and owner of Fossil Forge, so when asked how he had time to start a new venture he laughed and said, “I don’t! But we’ve been wanting to do something to really be out and a part of the community, so we couldn’t resist.”

Dave Eames and Ben Wine in front of Local Foundery.

Locally themed t-shirts.

Dave and Ben also have a vision for the front of the store, including a patio for people to take a seat and enjoy the space with a variety of tables and benches (likely to be masterpieces from Fossil Forge). “We hope people will enjoy coffee or cocktails out here with spring and summer weather. It will make for a really cool Fourth Fridays hangout,” said Dave. Plans also include vintage movie nights on the brick side of the building.

Local Foundery is open noon to 7 p.m.

Wednesday-Friday and 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Saturday. You can also do some shopping online at localfounder.com and keep an eye on their Facebook page for upcoming events.

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WOMEN PILOTS VISIT LEE’S SUMMIT DURING THE

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43 Annual Air Race Classic The Air Race Classic (ARC) traces its roots to the 1929 Women's Air Derby, in which Amelia Earhart and 19 other daring female pilots raced from Santa Monica, California, to Cleveland, Ohio.

That contest, aka the Powder Puff Derby, marked the beginning of women's air racing in the United States.

Today, the ARC is the epicenter of women's air racing, the ultimate test of aeronautical ability and decision-making for female pilots of all ages and from all walks of life. The ongoing purpose is to encourage and promote women in aviation.

The theme of the 43rd annual race is “North of the Border, Let’s Fly Canada.” This year’s race starts in the U.S as usual but crosses into Canada for fuel and overnight stops in Ontario at Sault Ste. Marie, then to North Bay, to Brantford, to the final leg and finish line in Welland.

The annual race follows a different route every year and will include Lee’s Summit as a central point along the path this year.

Racers will start at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, June 18 from Jackson, Tennessee where small airplanes will launch full throttle, 30 seconds apart, down the runway. From there, they will embark on a course that will take them more than 2,500 miles to Welland, Ontario in just four days.

The race route is chosen to present challenges to the racers, provide a variety of learning opportunities, yet be within the

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endurance range of the slowest airplanes. Teams will face unfamiliar terrain and challenging weather as they put their piloting skills to the test, flying at maximum speed across 13 states.

The race ends at the Welland-Pelham airport known as the Dorothy Rungeling Airport, an appropriate choice as she was among the few Canadian woman to gain a pilot’s license, and the first woman to fly solo in a helicopter, a first female city councilor, in the region and a governor of the Flying 99’s female flying club.

Each team is made up of female duos and trios from all around the globe, with a large variety of them representing different universities. The 2018 race consisted of 55 teams, with 119 racers from 34 states and 5 foreign countries. About 100 pilots are expected to take part.

Open to all female pilot teams, the race is for fixed-wing aircraft from 100 to 570 horsepower. Each plane is given a handicap for the model, and pilots race against their handicap of theoretical best speed for the particular plane. The route changes each year to vary the terrain and conditions over the approximately 2,400 statute miles, and legs of 280 to 320 statute miles with 8 or 9 timing points.

Pilots range in age from 17 to 90 years old. They come from a wide variety of backgrounds including students, teachers, doctors, airline pilots, business owners, professionals and air

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The race path starts at McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport in Jackson, TN and finishs at Niagara Central Dorothy Rungeling Airport in Welland, Ontario.

Lee's Summit Municipal Airport serves as the 4th stop along the route.

traffic controllers. Race Teams, consisting of at least two women pilots, must fly VFR (Visual Flight Rules) during daylight hours only and are given four days to make flybys at each en route timing point and then land at the terminus.

Some are flying the ARC for the first time, while others have dozens of races in their logbooks. Each race plane carries a team of two or three women: pilot, copilot and an optional teammate.

Of the 55 teams in this year's race, 22 are representing colleges or universities. On two of the teams, mothers and daughters are racing together.

How long it will take each team to finish the race depends on the weather, the pilot's strategy and the speed of the airplane. The fastest planes may complete the course in two days, while the slowest aircraft may take all four days. But because the ARC is a handicap race, teams are racing against their own best time, not against one another. This allows slower planes to compete against faster aircraft on an equal basis.

Pilots may try to pre-select their stopping points, although in some cases the weather or airplane may choose for them. The route has the flyby timing location at one airport, while they stop for fuel, refreshments and possible overnight stay is at another larger airport nearby.

During the race, the website home page will be revised so that everyone can follow the racers as they make their way along the race course. You will be able to see where your favorite team is, and where they decide to spend the night. But you will always be able to see the route map and check out information for stops along the route.

Official standings aren't determined until after the last team has crossed the finish line – the last arrival at the terminus may, in fact, be the winner. ARC fans can follow the racers' progress on airraceclassic.org.

John Ohrazda, Lee's Summit Airport Manager, wants to warn everyone that June 18-20 will have heavy air traffic overhead. Nothing to worry about, just look up and see the air racers flying over.

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Lee's Summit CARES

Community of Character

I AM Noticed joins Lee's Summit's Businesses of Character to present this quarter's Character traits:

April: Perseverance May: Appreciation June: Sportsmanship

Jimmy Gaffney and Monte Stull, members of the Chamber’s education committee, helped stuff goodie bags that were delivered to our teachers around town.

To learn more find us on Facebook @LeesSummitCARES

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Chamber Board members volunteered a Friday afternoon to lend a hand at Lee’s Summit Social Services taking inventory and sorting the food pantry.

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The CYP March Madness Happy Hour was held at Ted’s Café Escondido where Kelsey Edwards, Sharayah McDonald and Ashley Nowell enjoyed conversation and margaritas.

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Longtime members Rick Viar and Carl Chinnery stopped for a quick photo at the March Membership Luncheon.

Cara McElhaney and Candace Jennings served as greeters at the March Membership Luncheon where the Truly the Best Business of the Year nominees showcased their businesses.

CYPs Tricia Sims, Bailey Horlander and Becca Hughey posed for a quick photo during the Q1 service project helping set up for the Lee’s Summit Educational Foundation’s Taste of Lee’s Summit event.

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Vale Tunnel The trail component of the project is led by Jackson County, and will stretch from the Truman Sports Complex to Hamblen Road in southern Lee's Summit. In total it will be 15.5 miles and will eventually connect to the Katy Trail, finally completing the state-wide trail system. The trail project consists of three phases: Phase 1: Brickyard Road to Jefferson Street and is nearly finished.

Phase 2: Brickyard Road to the Truman Sports Complex with construction beginning in summer of 2019.

Phase 3: Jefferson Street to Hamblen Road should begin in late 2020 or early 2021.

Future phases will connect to the Katy Trail in Pleasant Hill, a goal of advocates in our region and across the state for several decades.

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The transit and economic development components of this project are being led by the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA). They see the Rock Island as an opportunity to preserve a linear corridor in the heart of Jackson County for transportation. As our region grows, so will our transportation needs. Acquiring this corridor was a unique opportunity as it can be very difficult, disruptive and expensive to acquire long linear corridors in urbanized areas. KCATA’s ultimate vision for this corridor is a commuter rail system, however the transportation component will likely come in phases and may take various forms over its lifespan. The planning process for transit has begun, but what form of transit it will take and on what timeline are still unknown.

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economic activity and help to focus private investment. An economic development vision and strategy is critical to ensure that we make the most out of the investments being made.

The first phase of the Rock Island Trail will be opening this year and an official opening date will be made public as soon as one is available.

The economic development component of this project mirrors investments being made by Jackson County and the KCATA in the trail and transit features. It has been widely demonstrated that trails and transit positively affect property values, create

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Power of

One

Meet ANGI LANDIS Owner/Photographer of Angi's Art, LLC

THE BASICS How long have you been in business? Since 2004 Job Title: Owner/Photographer How did you get started in the photography field?

When? I got my degree in photography at the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg, MO Describe yourself in one word: Creative Senior Photo Session

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GETTING DOWN TO BUSINESS What has surprised you most about this industry?

Two things really… First, how quickly the overall industry has changed in the last 10 years, with the take off of digital. Second, the camaraderie I’ve found with other professional photographers. I have found so many friends, peers and mentors throughout my career.

With the senior photo season approaching, what are three tips you would offer to clients?

1. Have a sit-down consultation with your photographer. This way the photographer is better able to represent your “you” during your senior session.

2. Don’t be afraid to bring your own props to the session. Do you play a musical instrument, sport, or have a hobby you love… let’s show it off.

3. Three to five clothing changes are ideal. From dressy to casual, we want to capture “YOU.” Do you have any favorite Lee’s Summit spots to shoot for portraits? Yes! Besides in my studio, the outside space next to my studio is fantastic…. arches, trees, fountains, greenery and a lake.

How did you get started with real estate photography? To be honest we sold our house. Before I took the images, I spoke with a few of my peers and got some great advice from them… Now real estate photography has become part of my arsenal.

Do you have any big projects on the horizon? I have two big photography competitions coming up! For competitions, I always pursue more artistic images that I wouldn’t normally do for a client.

What trends in photography have you noticed, and how do you try to stay current? Trends change so fast in photography to try to keep up, but I have realized my true photography identity is to keep my clients images timeless! However, I do always try to expand my skills by furthering my education through professional photographer associations.

How have advances in technology and social media affected your business? The ability to not be limited to the amount of images you can take on film has brought around more creative professionals. However, now we spend more time behind the compute editing, retouching and sharing images on social media.

Wedding photo at Stonehaus Winery

JUST FOR FUN Tell us about your family. I found my wonderful husband, Jake, 15+ years ago. We are fortunate to be raising one of the best little guys I know, our son Ethan. We also have three wonderful fur babies, Noki and Miley, our rambunctious dogs, and our cuddly cat Navigator.

What was your first job? Ha! Back in the day I worked at the video rental section of Hy-Vee. That doesn’t even exist anymore.

Morning or evening person? Neither… is that an option? LOL! Coffee or cocktails? Coffee, without it I can’t function.

What’s your favorite thing about Lee’s Summit? How close we are to so many outdoor activities, parks, lakes, walking and bike trails.

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Community

Focused

BEYOND P.E., GRADE SCHOOLS MAKE ACTIVITY A PRIORITY By: John Beaudoin, KC Communications & Media Matters

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Community Memories of grade school physical education may bring back recollections of kickball games on the playground, dodgeball in the gym, games of “steal the flag” or just good, old fashioned tag. And while many of those activities still exist, grade schools around Lee’s Summit are upping the physical activity ante with sports and running clubs to continue to promote healthy lifestyles in our schools.

At Lee’s Summit Elementary, Lee’s Summit R-7’s smallest elementary school, Physical Education teacher Jason Koivumiemiberg doubled down on his already popular Running Club with the formation in 2019 of Sports Club for kids in grades 1-6.

Sports Club meets several days a week and features basketball skills, fitness/speed/agility stations, rock wall climbing, running, jump ropes, hula hoops and other activities.

Despite the unsavory winter weather, Sports Club attracted 60 first, second and third graders and more than 40 fourth, fifth and sixth graders to the week workouts.

Koivuniemi-berg, who teaches Physical Education at both Lee's Summit Elementary and Richardson Elementary, said Sports Club

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was born out of a need he constantly heard from students. “I would hear things like ‘we need a basketball team,’ ‘I don't have a ride to after school sports,’ or ‘it costs too much money.’ I wanted to provide an easy way for students to get some extra physical activity in and a way for them to feel a part of a team,” he said.

“Since we do it right after school, they don't have to worry about a ride. They also do not have to worry about paying for anything.

Before I started the club, I asked some of the other staff members for support because I knew I could not do it on my own. With the support of staff and administrators we are able to provide this awesome opportunity to our students.”

“Students are learning sportsmanship, cooperative learning and fitness activities they can carry over onto the playground, their neighborhoods and at home. Who doesn't love that?”

Tracy Sample Lee’s Summit Elementary Principal

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“It allows for them to unleash their inner light, to be bold in the pursuit of their dreams and gives them a foundation for future bravery. Girls on the Run gives girls a space to become who they are meant to be.”

Gina Lichte

Executive director for Girls on the Run Kansas City

Like any physical education teacher knows, having fun while exercising isn’t always easy. But he encourages this during Sports Club.

“We’re trying to make fitness fun for them,” Koivuniemi-berg said. “I want them to be excited about being active. When we run, I don’t want them to dread it, I want them to enjoy it. I never use exercise as a punishment. We exercise to be a part of something more.”

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Lee’s Summit Elementary Principal Tracy Sample said the club has been a wonderful addition to the after-school activities for her students.

“Coach Berg has juggled the schedule and snow days to provide an exciting after-school event for over 100 students to learn how to how fun while being fit,” Sample said. “Students are learning sportsmanship, cooperative learning and fitness activities they can carry over onto the playground, their neighborhoods and at home. Who doesn't love that?”

Several staff members have joined on with Coach Berg on his Sports Club mission, including Rylee Strong, Nessie Bryan, Kelly Eames, Molly Williamson, Kelli Culp and Tim Ginnings.

Lee’s Summit Elementary's Running Club meets on Tuesday mornings in the fall and they use the opportunities to run to gear up for the annual Race for the Future.

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to our Lee's Summit Chamber members for the recent 2019 Women of Distinction awards, presented by The Examiner We want to highlight our member award recipients: Laura B. Doan, MD Univeristy Health Women's Care/ TMC Lakewood Judy Forrester Truman Heartland Community Foundation Dr. Danica Fuimaono Blue Springs R-IV School District

The Girls on the Run is another program that has attracted hundreds of young runners over the years in Lee’s Summit. This spring, 30 girls are participating at Meadow Lane Elementary.

“Girls on the Run provides girls an opportunity to feel more joy, confidence and health,” said Gina Lichte, executive director for Girls on the Run Kansas City. “It allows for them to unleash their inner light, to be bold in the pursuit of their dreams and gives them a foundation for future bravery. Girls on the Run gives girls a space to become who they are meant to be.”

MaryAnne Metheny Hope House Lisa Allen Morton Speaks Chapel Beverly J. Powell Truman Heartland Community Foundation

At Lee's Summit Elementary, Coach Berg said he hopes the benefits of Sports Club will extend beyond the gymnasium.

“Anything we can do to help parents and kids get involved, that’s a positive thing,” he said. “This gets kids listening and preparing to listen, increases their brain and physical activity. The parents love it and we love seeing the kids here and active.”

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Staying

Relevant

MEMBERS It's always fun spotting our Chamber members on social media. Whether they are being recognized for an award, hosting an event or being praised for great products - we're proud of what our members are doing. Here are some recent ones from Instagram:

Summit Technology Academy

Speed Networking Event

Julia Hampton at Bridge Space

Downtown Lee's Summit

The network engineering and cyber-security students at @ STAexcels “speed networked� with security professionals from companies like @sprint @ FishtechGroup @Cerner @Cisco & @BurnsMcDonnell today. Students and network security specialists talked about the industry and careers.

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Great Neighborhood Award

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Grains & Taps

CPA Julia Hampton is teaching entrepreneurs how to pay themselves. Julia, thank you for sharing your wisdom and your insights!

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fossilforgedesign momainstreet Congratulations to Downtown Lee's Summit and Main Street Chillicothe on their Great Places in Missouri awards given by the American Planning Association, Missouri Chapter. Downtown Lee's Summit received the Great Neighborhood Award. Main Street Chillicothe received the Great Public Space award for Silver Moon Plaza.

Time to visit Grains & Taps new home brew supply store.

This is a great local company that supports all kinds of good things. We were proud to help create their fresh signage for their retail outlet. We hope this bright sign catches the eye of passing motorists on Third Street!

Staying

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Don't forget to follow Chamber activity on social media: /lsummitchamber @lsummitchamber

ifamilykc OMG puppy yoga sessions for adults are happening at Paradise Park! Featuring pups from @Farmstead51.

thehistoricbrowning Eye candy. We believe every little detail matters when you stay with us. Our custom, locally sourced soaps from @emberscandlebar are just another way we make you feel pampered.

strotherdist Starting to build a bar at home? Libations & Company is a perfect place to start.

As well as Lee's Summit Tourism pages: /lstourism @lstourism @lstourism

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Economic

Update

IBC Groundbreaking

Lee’s Summit Business Expansion and Investment Activity Remains Strong The Lee’s Summit Economic Development Council works to grow local business expansion and investment in our community. We are fortunate in Lee’s Summit to have a healthy project pipeline, and LSEDC leverages relationships with local partners to ensure the successful completion of business activity that will benefit the local economy.

Multifamily

Companies choosing to relocate to Lee’s Summit or expand existing operations in our city enjoy a business-friendly municipal government and a high-quality labor force powered by an awardwinning education ecosystem. Here’s a snapshot at some of the projects underway in 2019.

Commercial

Healthcare Saint Luke's East has once again announced plans to expand in the year ahead; this time in the operating room and emergency room. In addition to brick and mortar construction, the expansion includes a significant capital investment in new equipment. Saint Luke's East invested $10 million in a new 25,000 square foot surgical department in 2018.

Yours Truly,

RICK MCDOWELL President & CEO Lee’s Summit Economic Dev. Council

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The Donovan multifamily project at the southeast corner of Ward and Tudor roads will feature more than 320 luxury living units in five apartment buildings. The development includes a combination of garages and carports, as well as a swimming pool, clubhouse and high-end amenities.

GoodVets, a Chicago-based animal hospital operator, is wrapping up construction on a new 5,300-square foot animal hospital and boarding/grooming facility in the New Longview Commercial District. The facility’s grand opening is expected this spring.

Mixed-Use Site preparation is underway at the Paragon Star project, with construction on the project’s first soccer fields expected to begin this summer. A recent $31 million bond sale will help finance a new four-lane, diverging diamond intersection at View High Drive and Interstate 470, as well as roads and bridges in and around the development.

The Lee’s Summit Economic Development Council prides itself on providing support and resources directly or indirectly to each of the projects mentioned above. Whether connecting the dots on potential state and local incentives or helping companies identify workforce solutions and training programs, our organization is ready to assist businesses as they work to take their business to the next level.

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Foodie

Fun

Cinco de Mayo

Taco Tour Lee's Summit restaurants pack a mean taco scene, so in light of the Cinco de Mayo holiday we toured Chamber restaurants to see what tacos they are currently offering on their menus. Enjoy!

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Foodie

Fun

Third Street Social

KOREAN STEAK TACOS Bulgogi marinated, daikon slaw, kimchi mayo. Find these, as well as their Pork Al Pastor Tacos, on their dinner menu and during happy hour.

Ted's Cafe Escondido

PORK STREET TACOS Open-faced yellow corn tortillas, pork carnitas, fresh cilantro and diced onions.

They also celebrate Taco Tuesday every week with a special of 3 tacos for $6.99.

Stuey McBrew's Tavern + Tables SRIRACHA STEAK TACOS Taco Tuesday features 3 Barbacoa or Chicken tacos with repollo slaw, pickled onions and jalapenos, chihuahua cheese and a hot sauce bar served with chips and salsa for $6.00.

Habanero's

DEEP FRIED BEEF TACOS Stuffed with your choice of beef or chicken, then topped with lettuce, mixed cheeses, tomatoes and scallions. Try them on Tuesday Taco: three tacos for $6.50.

Pearl Tavern

BLACKENED SHRIMP TACOS Jicama slaw, queso fresco, and habanero salsa.

Find these on their dinner and happy hour menu.

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Chamber

Update

DESTINATION:

Lee's Summit Perhaps the least visible service we provide to our members and the community is tourism promotion. Why is this the case? Well, our members and citizens are already here. We don’t need to convince them that Lee’s Summit is a great place to spend time, they already know that. Our job with tourism promotion is to convey the great feeling we get from being in Lee’s Summit to those who may or may not have ever heard of our great city.

Each year the City of Lee’s Summit makes an investment by providing funds for tourism promotion to the Chamber.

Yours Truly,

BLAKE FRY President Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce

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These funds are generated by the City’s bed tax, which is paid by those staying overnight in one of our city’s fine hotels, motels, and bed and breakfasts. The Chamber then carefully considers where to invest these funds in partnership with our Visitors Council, which is composed of members representing businesses likely to be of interest or use to visitors.

Over the past few years, the Chamber, Visitors Council, and Community Marketing have done an outstanding job of branding Lee’s Summit as a great place for those living in the Kansas City metro to come dine, shop, relax, and play.

In 2019, we will be building upon these efforts to make sure those living in other markets throughout the Midwest know Lee’s Summit is the ideal place to stay and play in the Kansas City metro. The importance of this is that by reaching those living outside the Kansas City metro, we will be on top of their mind when they are deciding where to book an overnight or extended stay. More “heads in

TRULY THE BEST BUSINESS OF THE YEAR TOP 3 NOMINEES Each year, the Chamber accepts nominations for the Truly the Best Business of the Year awards. The top three candidates in each of the four categories were announced at the Chamber’s Membership Luncheon on March 27.

Not for Profit (under 20 employees) Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street, Developing Potential, Inc., Peace Partnership

Five or Less Employees Fossil Forge Design, Freedom Wealth Advisors, LLC, Dynamic Displays, LLC

beds” in our lodging properties means greater bed tax revenue. Beyond funding tourism, our bed tax also helps support great community partners such as the Lee’s Summit Economic Development Council, Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street, and Velocity Lee’s Summit. Greater investment in these organizations means a brighter future for all of Lee’s Summit.

This spring and summer we will begin the expansion of our out of market tourism promotion with the I-29 corridor. The next time you are in places like Omaha and Sioux City, keep an eye out for our marketing materials and use them to help spread the word that Lee’s Summit is the place to stay and play!

6-20 Employees Missouri Central Credit Union, All A’ Bloom Flowers and Gifts, The Running Well Store

20+ Employees Lead Bank, Abundant Life Church, Reinhart Foodservice

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CALENDAR OF

EVENTS CHAMBER AFTER HOURS 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 11 12 on Third, 12 SW 3rd St.

CHAMBER YOUNG PROFESSIONALS 8 a.m. Wednesday, May 8 Location: TBD

RIBBON CUTTING COLEMAN EQUIPEMENT 4 p.m. Friday, April 12 4101 NE Lakewood Way

CHAMBER AFTER HOURS 4:30 p.m. Thursday, May 9 St. Mary's Medical Center 201 NW R.D. Mize Rd., Blue Springs

RIBBON CUTTING COLONIAL GARDENS 11 a.m. Monday, April 22 27610 E Wyatt Rd., Blue Springs

RIBBON CUTTING LASER, NO RAZER 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 14 609 NE Woods Chapel Rd.

CHAMBER BEFORE HOURS 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 23 Peace Partnership 605 NE Woods Chapel Rd.

RIBBON CUTTING ESSENTIAL CHIROPRACTIC 4 p.m. Thursday, May 16 419 SW Ward Rd.

CHAMBER CHALLENGE 12 p.m. Thursday, April 25 Paradise Park, 1021 NE Colbern Rd. MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON 11:30 a.m. Friday, April 26 Missouri Innovation Campus 1101 NW Innovation Pkwy.

Speaker: Whitney E. Watson, Northrop Grumman Sponsor: KC Communications & Media Matters RIBBON CUTTING MONEY MAILER OF EJC 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 30 210 SW Market St.

MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON 11:30 a.m. Friday, May 17 Abundant Life Auditorium 414 SW Persels Rd. Topic: Truly the Best Winners Sponsor: John Knox Village Foundation

RECESS FOR SUCCESS 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 4 Missouri Innovation Campus 1101 NW Innovation Pkwy.

CHAMBER YOUNG PROFESSIONALS LUNCHEON 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 11 Location: TBD CHAMBER AFTER HOURS 4:30 p.m. Thursday, June 13 Main Event Entertainment 4600 S Cochise Court, Independence MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON 11:30 a.m. Friday, June 14 Paradise Park, 1021 NE Colbern Rd. Sponsor: Matchstick Websites

CHAMBER AFTER HOURS 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 21 Longview Funeral Home & Cemetery 12700 S Raytown Rd.

2019 CHAMBER GOLF CLASSIC 7:15 a.m. Friday, June 21 WinterStone Golf Course 17101 E Kentucky Rd., Independence

INTERN BOOTCAMP 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 21 MCC-Longview Learning Resources Building 500 SW Longview Road

CHAMBER BEFORE HOURS 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 25 The Fountains at Greenbriar 2100 S Swope Drive, Independence

CHAMBER 101: GET PLUGGED IN 3:30 p.m. Monday, May 6 Paradise Park, 1021 NE Colbern Rd.

RIBBON CUTTING INFINITE WELLNESS 9 a.m. Wednesday, May 22 350 SW Greenwich Dr.

RECESS FOR SUCCESS 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 7 Missouri Innovation Campus 1101 NW Innovation Pkwy.

RIBBON CUTTING CRESTVIEW DAIRY EVENTS 4 p.m. Thursday, May 23 16499 E 83rd St., Kansas City

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RIBBON CUTTING WISE WEALTH 9 a.m. Thursday, May 30 11 SE 2nd St.

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