September Chamber Link Newsletter 2015

September 2015

What’s Inside...

Oktoberfest Preview Mega Chamber Office Party 150 Parade Photos Ribbon Cuttings Membership Drive Member News & Events Networking Opportunities September Calendar

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Former Kansas City Royals player Frank White with Cam Cundiff at the August Membership Luncheon sponsored by Weed Man.

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 Matt Baird, Director of Business & Gov’t Relations Cathy Young, IOM, Director of Member Services Stephanie Kusek, Director of Communications Stacy Needels, Director of Special Events Darla Hall, Advertising Manager Gina Seibel, Creative Director Anne Aubuchon, Administrative Assistant Nedra Hoover, Bookkeeper Marilyn Pemberton, Part-time Assistant

Downtown Lee’s Summit Drei zwei eins...the countdown to Lee’s Summit’s Oktoberfest begins!

Grab your lederhosen and dirndl and head to Downtown Lee’s Summit to join 70,000 festival goers for this fun fall festival.

This year’s Chamber Oktoberfest runs from 5–11 p.m. Friday, September 25 and continues 10 a.m.–11 p.m. Saturday, September 26.

The carnival remains open from 1–5 p.m. Sunday. The festival is fun for the young and the young at heart. Enjoy Kids Street, arts and crafts, authentic German meals, beer and brat tents, Biergarten, carnival, continuous live entertainment, dog and baby contests, Rootbiergarten, German dancers and much more.

Oktoberfest would not be complete without the excitement and entertainment in the Biergarten. The Biergarten is the place to hang out for food, music, dancing and a lot of crazy fun! German meals are served in the Biergarten from 5–9 p.m. Friday and 4–9 p.m. Saturday.

Sports fan? Make sure to stop by the Sport-zelt (sports tent) sponsored by the Rob Ellerman Real Estate Sales Team and Prime Lending, a Plains capital company, and catch up on all the big games. You may be lucky enough to catch our boys in blue in a playoff game!

Three stages of entertainment are ongoing throughout the festival: the Main Stage sponsored by McCarthy Chevrolet, the Children’s Stage sponsored by Steppin’ Out-The Studio and the Community Stage, sponsored by Sky Zone Trampoline Park.

• September 25 & 26

Title Sponsor

Take your kiddos down to Kids Street, which features face painting, pony rides, craft projects, a Rootbiergarten sponsored by US Bank and many other fun activities for the kids.

The juried Arts and Crafts Fair features artists displaying their original works in watercolors, oils, photography, sculpture, pottery, jewelry, paper fiber, glass and wood. You’re sure to find a homemade gem there!

Get your tikes and pups in on the fun by entering the Baby Contest, sponsored by Summit Modern Dentistry, or the Dog Contest (open to all breeds), sponsored by Doggy Stylz. Both contests will take place on Saturday of the festival. Additional details and registration forms can be found at LSoktoberfest.com.

So welcome one and all to the season of sizzling bratwurst and sounds of oom-pah! Transport yourself to the heart of Munich with all the excitement of this wundervoll fall festival.

Dates & Times

Festival Website

Friday, September 25

For a full schedule of entertainment, activities and event map, visit LSoktoberfest.com

5–11 p.m.

Saturday, September 26 10 a.m.–11 p.m.

Oktoberfest Shatzen Kickenoffen Thursday, September 24 from 5-7 p.m. in the world famous Biergarten (220 SE Main).

Free hotdogs, brats and adult beverages! (no children please) Ceremonial first-tap by Oktoberfest Committee Chair Jeff Silver Sponsored by:

Sunday, September 27 1–5 p.m. (carnival only)

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Mega Chamber Office Party Join 300 of your Chamber colleagues for an evening of networking, vendor showcases, heavy hors d’oeuvres, door prizes, a cash bar and a whole lot of fun! Each of the hosting Chambers will have 10 vendor tables, totaling 40 tables. Visit the online calendar of events at LSchamber.com to register for a sponsorship, expo display and/or individual registrations.

4:30-7 p.m. Thursday, October 22 Longview Mansion, 1200 SW Longview Park Dr. Individual Reservations: $20 each in advance/$25 at the door Deadline Oct. 13 Mega Chamber Sponsor: $300 Deadline Oct. 5 Includes 6’ table, 4 reservations, logo on program and sponsor sign, recognition in 4 Chamber newsletters (Grandview, Lee’s Summit, Raytown and South Kansas City) Full Metro Expo Display: $125 Early Bird (before Sept. 18) or $150 Deadline Oct. 5 Includes 6’ table, 2 reservations Add electricity to your booth space for $20. Electricity is first come, first serve and vendor must provide extension cord.

Have a floor display? Please let us know when registering!

Contact Stacy Needels at 816.524.2424 or sneedels@LSchamber.com with any questions.

Join the Summit Bank of Kansas City team for a Customer Appreciation Tailgate!

We are firing up the grill and putting the drinks on ice in honor of our valued customers.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2015 • 11 A.M. – 1 P.M. Summit Bank Parking Lot: 1650 NE Grand • Lee’s Summit, MO 64086 Stop by for food, fun and fabulous prizes!

And, don’t forget to wear your Chief’s red!

Hope to see you there!

816.251.9000 www.summitbank.com

Chamber Past Chairs Ride in Celebrate 150 Parade The Chamber participated in the Celebrate 150 Parade on August 1 in honor of Lee’s Summit’s sesquicentennial. The parade started at Lee’s Summit High School, moved through Downtown Lee’s Summit and returned back to the high school. Past chairs of the Chamber board rode on the float, waving and passing out candy to onlookers. A special thanks to our past board chairs and Dave Cross Motors and Flooring & More for helping us make this float possible!

Donation Made to Developing Potential, Inc. Thanks to everyone who participated in the 2015 Chamber Getaway Raffle as part of this year’s Chamber Golf Classic. A portion of the proceeds raised during the raffle was donated to Developing Potential, Inc. Pictured is Golf Task Force Chair Angie Miller, National Bank of Kansas City, presenting a check to Rebecca Case with Developing Potential, Inc. The donation is going to help finalize the purchase of an adaptable Smartboard.

The Chamber would also like to extend a special thank you to the tournament title sponsor, Summit Media Solutions, Inc.!

We look forward to another sellout crowd in 2016.

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Ribbon Cutting Celebrations Ted’s Café Escondido

Hill Pro-Motion Physical Therapy

Ted’s Café Escondido celebrated a ribbon cutting on August 5 at their location at 636 NE M-291 Highway.

On August 11, Hill Pro-Motion Physical Therapy hosted a ribbon cutting at their new location at 1321 SW Market St.

Ted’s offers everything fresh. From salsa and tortillas to tamales and tacos, they are guaranteed to be made fresh daily in the finest Mexican tradition. Be sure to show up with an appetite, as you’ll receive complimentary chips, salsa, cheese sauce and tortillas along with each meal.

Hill Pro-Motion is an independently owned clinic providing the latest research-based rehabilitation to decrease pain, improve function and educate clients to improve and maintain their condition. They’re also the first private practice in Lee’s Summit offering pool therapy.

Bonchon Chicken

Bacon Financial Advisors

Bonchon Chicken celebrated a ribbon cutting on August 12, at 1740 NW Chipman Rd., in SummitWoods Crossing.

Bacon Financial Advisors celebrated a ribbon cutting on August 19 at 600 SW Jefferson, Ste. 208.

Bonchon Chicken offers a variety of mouthwatering foods, including their famous fried chicken and delicious Asian fusion cuisine. Everything on the menu is available for dine in, pickup or delivery.

Bacon FInancial Advisors is an independent firm that exists to assist you with the complex tasks of managing your money and planning your financial future. Whether you’re planning for retirement or just starting out, they can help you reach your goals.

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Fall Membership Drive

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The Lee’s Summit Chamber Ambassadors invite you to join them for a membership drive during the month of October for the chance to win cash prizes.

Each member that recruits a new member in October will be entered into a drawing for an opportunity to win one of three cash prizes ($300, $200 and $100)*. Your name will be entered once for each new member you recruit. Your name will also be entered into our regular drawings for an opportunity to win $100 at the Chamber’s membership luncheons. Keep an eye out for more information coming soon! *to be awarded based on a minimum of 30 new members

Member Renewals Lee’s Summit Animal Hospital, P.C. 42 Dave Cross Buick|GMC 30 Weed Man 28 Culbertson Property Management, L.L.C. 27 Longview Funeral Home & Cemetery 27 Atcheson Lawn & Landscape, Inc. 24 TPP Certified Public Accountants, L.L.C. 24 Paradise Park, Inc. 23 HSMC Orizon LLC 21 Dean’s Trophies, Shirts & Awards 17 New Age Graphics 17 Lakewood Property Owner’s Association 15 Lee’s Summit Dermatology Associates 15 Mechanical Breakdown Protection 15 Swanson Midgley, L.L.C. 15 Sylvan Learning Center 15 Blue Springs R-IV School District 14 Comfort Inn & Suites 14 First Federal Bank 14 Landmark 2 Skate Center, Inc. 14 Pfeifer Homes, Inc 14 Dynamic Displays, L.L.C. 13 Industrial Repair Technology, Inc. 13 William Sunderland, CPA, PC 13 Associated Women’s Care Physicians 10 SERC Physical & Hand Therapy 10 Fidos & Felines Pet Sitting 9 The Emaline Ballroom, Inc. 9 Arvest Bank - 150 Highway 8 Hillcrest Transitional Housing of EJC 8 B Positively Promoting U, inc.

7 Habanero’s Mexican Restaurant 7 Amtrak Station 6 Archbishop O’Hara High School 6 Embrace the Grape Beverage Catering 6 Kathi Matthes, DDS 6 Keller Williams Platinum Partners-Pfeifer 6 Missouri Mavericks 6 Neighborhood Café 6 The Red Force Fire & Security 6 Community Bank of Pleasant Hill 5 Incite International, Inc. 5 The Peanut 5 Five Petals 4 JobOne 4 M & H Gas Inc. 4 MetroCARE-Lee’s Summit 4 Lee’s Summit Animal Hospital, P.C. 3 Patricia E Jones Allergy & Asthma Center 3 State Representative Sheila Solon 3 Fusion Mobile Repair 2 Lakewood Orthodontics 2 Libby Lane Early Childhood Center 2 Marilyn Arnold Designs 2 NextGen Wealth 2 SERC Physical & Hand Therapy of Lakewood 2 Shredd, LLC 2 Summit Rehabilitation & Wellness Center 2 A.L. Huber Construction 1 Christian Brothers Automotive 1 Fiorella’s Jack Stack Barbecue 1 Igniting Business LLC 1 Plexus Worldwide-Goe 1 Reisner Lawn Care 1 Thomas Crushing LLC 1 TLC Family Dentistry 1 University of Kansas Edwards Campus page17

New Teacher Breakfast Nearly 100 new teachers were welcomed to the R-7 School District during an Aug. 7 special event hosted by the Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce and the University of Central Missouri Lee’s Summit. The Chamber has hosted the annual New Teacher Welcome Breakfast for several decades.

During the event, teachers heard from Vicky Cundiff, chair-elect of the Chamber board; Lee’s Summit Mayor Randy Rhoads; Vicki Orcutt, University of Central Missouri; Dr. David McGehee, R-7 superintendent; and Linda Anderson, MCC-Longview and Chamber Education Committee chair.

Beth Files, a teacher at Summit Lakes Middle School and Lee’s Summit R-7 2014 Teacher of the Year, was the featured speaker at the breakfast. Following the breakfast, the new teachers received “goodie bags” filled with gifts donated by approximately 30 Chamber businesses.

SHOp & WIN Shop five Lee’s Summit businesses Aug. 10 through Labor

Day, turnout in your receipts you could win $1,000 Time is running on the and 2015 Shop Lee’sin Chamber Gift Checks, which can be redeemed at more than 100 stores!

Summit Contest. five for different Lee’s shop • dine • play VisitShop LStourism.com additional contest details.

Summit businesses now through Labor Day and enter to win $1,000 in Chamber Gift Checks!

Receipts can be turned in at the Chamber office, 220 SE Main St., online at LStourism.com or at Lee’s Summit HyVee and Price Chopper locations. Enter to win today!

Join the Chamber in Washington, D.C. In place of the Chamber’s annual trip to Washington, D.C., the Chamber has been invited for a Missouri DC Fly-in. Join us for the inaugural group of Missouri delegates of the MO Chamber Advocacy mission to Washington, D.C. October 7-9, 2015. The Missouri delegation will meet with members of the Missouri congressional delegation and discuss in person the federal issues impacting Missouri’s business community.

Planned events include a welcome reception at the United States Botanical Garden, as well as a legislative and issues update. You also can dine at the International Spy Museum.

The registration cost is $399 per person. Delegates are responsible for making their own airfare and hotel arrangements. As info for airline reservations, plans are to begin at 6:30 p.m. with the reception, which includes heavy hors d’oeuvres and an open bar. On Friday, visits with Congressional reps should wrap up around noon.

Registration for the trip can be made by notifying Nancy Bruns at nbruns@lschamber.com and sending payment no later than September 11, 2015.

Member Events & News Lee’s Summit CARES Business Sector to host Kick Off to Character You are invited to join Lee’s Summit CARES Business Sector and the Community of Character at the annual Kick Off to Character event with guest speaker Les Norman. This year’s event will be held at 7:30 a.m. Sept.

11, at Summit Bank of Kansas Breakfast and door prizes (including Royals tickets) will be an added perk. All Lee’s Summit businesses are invited to attend.

The Kickoff to Character is an inspirational event encouraging Lee’s Summit business leaders to strengthen the community through character development. The Community of Character program promotes and improves both businesses and our community. “Lee’s Summit CARES believes that when everyone is dedicated to upholding sound character, the community becomes a great place to live, work and do business,” said director Rachel Segobia. “Business

leaders have the unique opportunity to impact hundreds of thousands of community members and to promote strong character and are therefore imperative to our vision of creating and healthy and safe community for our youth”.

Enjoy featured speaker Les Norman, host of “Breakin’ the Norm” ESPN radio show and former Royals outfielder. Rising from the ashes of poverty and childhood abuse, Les defeated the odds and rose to prominence by earning a Junior Olympic Gold Medal and playing Major League Baseball. Along with his radio show, “Breakin’ the Norm,” heard weekly, his nononsense, high energy presentations inspire others to break through, push forward and become not just what they want to be, but what they never imagined they could be.

Office Products Alliance Acquires SPS Office Products Alliance (OPA), the region’s largest independent office supply company has acquired SPS Office Products, headquartered in the Crossroads.

“OPA is a growth company that cares about the community and our team members. This acquisition strengthens our position and commitment in building a strong locally owned business. SPS is a perfect fit for Office Products Alliance. Both are locally owned, focusing on providing extraordinary customer service.

We welcome the SPS customers into the OPA family,” said President Mark Whitlow.

MAKE YOUR GOALS A REALITY. Whether it’s a bachelor’s or master’s degree, or a certificate program, the University of Central Missouri – Lee’s Summit offers in-demand academic programs with the flexibility to fit your schedule.

See the list of available programs at ucmo.edu/ls.

UCM – Lee’s Summit 850 N.W. Chipman Road, Door 54 Lee’s Summit, MO 64063 816-347-1612

In addition to offering more than 25,000 products, including office furniture and printers, OPA has experienced printer repair technicians, inside and outside sales reps and free delivery. OPA is dedicated to the local community, donating time and financial support to numerous chambers, associations, organizations and schools.

Mark Mackay Business Solutions Account Manager mark.mackay@sprint.com Business: 913.315.1676 | Wireless: 816.914.3230

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Advertise your business with the Chamber for as low as $100 a month.

Need a Doctor?

Get primary care at three convenient locations in Lee’s Summit and Independence. saintlukeskc.org/ primarycare

September 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. Thursday, September 10 for a Chamber After Hours at Saint Luke’s East Hospital, 100 NE Saint Luke’s Blvd.

Start your day off with the Chamber from 7:30–8:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 29, at Liberty Tax Service, 1127 NE Rice Rd.

End your day with Chamber networking and some delicious refreshments. Be sure to bring business cards, as Saint Luke’s will raffle off an awesome prize. Remember, people prefer doing business with those they know, so get out and start making some connections today!

You know the old saying ‘the early bird catches the worm’ so kick off the day early with the Chamber.

Enjoy a hot breakfast while you network with fellow Chamber members. You never know who you might run into!

Friday, September 18 • 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

Emaline Ballroom, 616 SW 3rd St Speaker: Stan Elliott, Missouri Innovation Campus Stan Elliott will be giving an update on the Missouri Innovation Campus programs and how businesses can get involved in partnerships. We’ll also hear about the new Summit Technology Academy collaboration facility.

Secrets to Becoming a Client Magnet September 1 | 3:30–4:30 p.m. | John Knox Village Manhattan Rm Presenter: Dana Gonnerman, Mastering Excellence Chasing clients is exhausting, frustrating and tiring.

Discover the secrets to speaking the language of how your prospects make buying decisions and become a client magnet.

Reservations must be made online at LSchamber.com, or by calling 816.524.2424. Deadline is September 16 at noon. Registration is required.

Gonnerman equips clients to develop processes and implement tools aligning their vision with specific actions essential for success. Attend this workshop and learn how to stop chasing and start attracting today!

Sponsor: Greater Lee’s Summit Healthcare Foundation

Sponsor: Marilyn Arnold Designs

Registering for events is easy at LSchamber.com! Just click on the event you wish to attend and log in with your member ID. Need help or don’t know your password? Call 816.524.2424 for help.

Welcome to Our Newest Chamber Members Bank of the West Ramie Orf Tara Salerno Barbie Sanson Craig Seidelman 740 NW BLUE PARKWAY LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64086 (816) 347-7187 F: (816) 246-2910 E: Craig.Seidelman@bankofthewest.com bankofthewest.com Comforting Faith Counseling Services Inc. Lonnie Joe Holt, M.A., LCMFT 210 NE CHIPMAN ROAD LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64063 (816) 581-3730 E: counselorjoeholt@gmail.com hopelightcounseling.com Hurd Family Dental Francis Hurd, DDS Joanna Hurd, DDS 410D SE 3RD STREET, SUITE 102 LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64063 (816) 524-4509 F: (816) 524-4509 E: joannahurd@att.net hurdfamilydental.net

Republic Services Nick Babcock Tami Courtney 3150 N 7TH STREET TRAFFICWAY KANSAS CITY, KS 66115 (913) 238-2319 F: (913) 233-0926 E: tcourtney@republicservices.com republicservices.com Summit Acupuncture Services LLC Sage Norbury, LAc 323 SE WILSON STREET LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64063 (816) 607-1229 F: (816) 525-2620 E: sagenorbury@gmail.com summitacupunctureservices.com

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T & W Steel Company, Inc. Tom Palmer 1612 SW JEFFERSON STREET LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64063-0294 (816) 525-2060 F: (816) 525-2285 E: tom@twsteel.net twsteel.net Xtreme Gymnastics & Trampoline T.J. Rehak 725 NW COMMERCE DRIVE LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64086 (816) 347-8008 E: tjrehak@gmail.com xgtkids.com

• Chamber Directory • Chamber Events & News • Rewards • ‘Near Me’ Mapping

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.

Lesley McKeone

Lesley McKeone is a parter at Spilker, McKeone and Nelson, PC in downtown Lee’s Summit.

Brian Hutchin is the community bank president at UMB Bank in Lee’s Summit.

In addition to serving on the board of directors, Lesley supports the Chamber through functions such as Oktoberfest, the Annual Gala and the annual Chamber Classic Golf Tournament.

Brian has been on the Chamber’s board of directors since 2012 and has also participated on the Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation board of directors.

Brian Hutchin

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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September 2015 Calendar September 1 • 3:30–4:30 p.m., Recess for Success TOPIC: Secrets to Becoming a Client Magnet Presenter: Dana Gonnerman, Mastering Excellence LOCATION: John Knox Village - Manhattan Room SPONSOR: Marilyn Arnold Designs September 2 • 4 p.m., Ribbon Cutting, The Mule Barn Sports Grill, 105 E. Battlefield Rd., Ste. F, Lone Jack September 3 • 7:30 a.m., Health Care Committee meeting, Integrity Home Care, 3751 NE Ralph Powell Rd • 4 p.m., Annual Gala Task Force, Depot September 8 • 4 p.m., Holiday Reception Task Force, Depot September 9 • Noon, Ambassador Committee meeting, Depot • 4 p.m., Ribbon Cutting, The Urgency Room, 2741 NE McBaine Dr September 10 • 7:30 a.m., Executive Committee meeting, Depot • 8 a.m., Visitors Council meeting, TBD • 4:30-6 p.m., Chamber After Hours, Saint Luke’s East Hospital, 100 NE Saint Luke’s Blvd September 16 • 8 a.m., Education Committee meeting, Lee’s Summit R-7 School District-Stansberry Leadership Center, 301 NE Tudor Rd • Noon, Board of Directors meeting, Tingle Flooring, 2615 NE Hagen • 2 p.m., Ribbon Cutting, Training for Warriors, 1737 NE Rice Rd September 17 • 8 a.m., Oktoberfest Committee meeting, Depot September 18 • 11:30 a.m., Monthly Membership Luncheon LOCATION: Emaline Ballroom, 616 SW 3rd St PRESENTER: Stan Elliott, Missouri Innovation Campus SPONSOR: Greater Lee’s Summit Healthcare Foundation September 23 • 4 p.m., Business Development Council, Igniting Business, 1320 NE Windsor Dr September 24 • 5-7 p.m., Shatzen Kickenoffen, Oktoberfest Biergarten, 220 SE Main St. sponsored by Allstate Insurance-Jeff Silver September 25 • 7:30 a.m., Governmental Relations Committee meeting, John Knox Village - Manhattan Room • 5-11 p.m., Oktoberfest, Downtown Lee’s Summit September 26 • 10 a.m.-11 p.m., Oktoberfest, Downtown Lee’s Summit September 27 • 1-5 p.m., Oktoberfest (carnival only), Downtown Lee’s Summit September 29 • 7:30 a.m., Chamber Before Hours, Liberty Tax Service, 1127 NE Rice Rd September 30 • Noon, Membership Committee meeting, Depot

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2015 Partners Gold

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

Silver

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

Bronze

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