September Chamber Link Newsletter 2017

SEPTEMBER 2017

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Oktoberfest Preview U.S. Chamber Briefing Mega Chamber Office Party Ribbon Cuttings Member News & Events Networking Opportunities September Calendar

Chamber Young Professionals enjoyed a solar eclipse watch party at Powell Gardens on August 21.

The CYP group is open to all Chamber members ages 21-35.

Yours Truly,

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2017 BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS Tyler Morehead, Chair Morehead Agency, LLC Rosalie Newkirk, Chair-Elect HSMC Orizon, LLC Jon Garlow, Treasurer Wells Fargo Advisors Vicky Cundiff, Chair Emeritus Weed Man VICE CHAIRS Kelly Spencer, Community Development Security Bank Trisha Goodale, Membership Development Busey Home Mortgage Clint Haynes, Economic Development NextGen Wealth BOARD MEMBERS LaTonya Burgette Great Southern Bank Melissa Clogston Reinhart Foodservice Susan Coffman Lee’s Summit CARES Tim Denker Denker Law Firm Andrew Felker Chinnery Evans & Nail, P.C. Marla Franklin Saint Luke’s East Hospital Carson Graff Bank Midwest Kim Klockenga John Knox Village Mike Maksin N2 Publishing–Neighborhood Publications Lesley McKeone Spilker, McKeone & Nelson PC Amy Robertson Cameron’s Home Furnishings Ben Seidel Igniting Business, LLC Colleen Sliffe Cushman & Wakefield Matt Sogard Lee’s Summit Medical Center Jeremy Wood Cinematic Visions EX-OFFICIO Steve Arbo City of Lee’s Summit Carl Chinnery, Legal Counsel Chinnery, Evans & Nail, PC Dr. Dennis Carpenter R-7 School District Dr. Kirk Nooks MCC-Longview Mayor Randy Rhoads City of Lee’s Summit CHAMBER STAFF Tim Arbeiter, CEcD, IOM, President Matt Baird, Director of Business & Gov’t Relations Stephanie Kusek, Director of Communications Stacy Needels, Director of Special Events Cathy Young, IOM, Director of Member Services Heather Thompson, Advertising Account Manager Anne Aubuchon, Administrative Assistant Vanessa King, Bookkeeper Marilyn Pemberton, Part-time Assistant

Transport yourself to the heart of Munich with all the excitement of this wundervoll fall festival. Don your lederhosen and dirndl and join 70,000 festival goers in downtown Lee’s Summit.

This year’s Chamber Oktoberfest runs from 5–11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22 and continues 10 a.m.–11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23. The carnival remains open from noon–4 p.m. Sunday for wristband day–$24 all you can ride! There’s no cost to enter the festival.

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 and are accompanied by the sights and sounds of German music and dancing.

Also in the Biergarten is the People’s Choice Home Brew Tasting sponsored by Grains & Taps. From noon-3 p.m. Saturday, guests can fill their tasting glasses with samples of home brewers’ best creations and vote for their favorites. Visit LSoktoberfest.com to purchase tasting glasses (limited availability).

At 3 p.m. in the Biergarten, attendees test their strength in the Sam Adams Stein Hoisting Competition. Competitors must hoist a one-liter stein at arm’s length without spilling and using only one arm. One female and one male will be crowned and win prizes.

Back for another year is the celebrity Grape Stomp, featuring guest emcee Codie Allen, 106.5 The Wolf. Head to the Biergarten at 6 p.m. Friday to watch as stompers race to be the first to smash the most grapes using only their feet.

SEPT. 22-23 in Downtown Lee’s Summit Sports fan? Catch up on all the big games in the Sportzelt, sponsored by the Rob Ellerman Real Estate Sales Team and PrimeLending, a PlainsCapital Company. Flat screen TVs, beer and brats make for the perfect combination.

Two stages of entertainment are ongoing throughout the festival: the Main Stage sponsored by McCarthy Chevrolet Lee’s Summit, and the Community Stage sponsored by Sky Zone. For a complete schedule, visit LSoktoberfest.com.

Bring your little ones with you and take a stroll down Kids Street for crafts, games, pony rides, mini golf, a petting zoo and a whole lot more. Also back by popular demand is the Rootbiergarten. Kids 12 and under can enjoy their own bubbly beverage at no cost, thanks to our sponsor U.S. Bank.

The juried Arts and Crafts Fair features local and regional artists displaying unique handmade crafts, collectibles and original works of art. Vendors showcase their talents for the public to view and purchase. You’re sure to find a homemade gem there.

Think you have the cutest kid around? Enter the Baby Contest, sponsored by The Goddard School, at 11 a.m. Saturday on the Community Stage. Details and registration for the different categories can be found online.

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Friday, September 22 5–11 p.m.

Saturday, September 23 10 a.m.–11 p.m.

Sunday, September 24 noon-4 p.m. (carnival only)

Oktoberfest Shatzen Kickenoffen 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21 in the Biergarten (220 SE Main St.) Free hotdogs, brats and adult beverages (members only) Ceremonial tap by Oktoberfest Chair Kirby Asplund Sponsored by:

So welcome one and all to the season of sizzling bratwursts and sounds of oom-pah!

Visit LSoktoberfest.com to start planning your day in Munich, a.k.a. downtown Lee’s Summit! page 3

Missouri Chamber Presents U.S. Chamber Political Briefing on September 28 Join the Missouri Chamber of Commerce & Industry, along with local chambers of commerce for a political briefing from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce at 4:30 p.m. September 28 at Stoney Creek Hotel and Conference Center. The event will feature Rob Engstrom, senior vice president and national political director for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

Rob Engstrom is responsible for directing the Chamber’s national political, grassroots, and election-related activities. Rob will discuss the political environment in Washington, D.C. with the new administration and how it affects business.

In 2014, Engstrom oversaw the most aggressive voter education campaign in U.S. Chamber history, which led to the largest pro-business majority in the House of Representatives since 1928 and the first probusiness majority in the Senate since 2006.

There is no cost to attend this event, however please RSVP to Matt Baird at mbaird@lschamber.com.

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Night at the K 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27 at Kauffman Stadium Join Chamber Young Professionals from multiple area chambers for a fun night out at the ballgame.

Chamber members and guests ages 21-35 are invited to participate in a tailgate and Royals game on Wednesday, Sept. 27. Tailgate starts at 5:30 p.m., game begins at 7:15 p.m.

The cost is $30 per person, which includes food at the tailgate and your ticket to the game (alcoholic beverages are BYOB). Register at LSchamber.com by Sept. 13. Contact Stephanie Kusek for details.

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4:30-7 p.m. Thursday, October 26 Avila University Mabee Fieldhouse, 11901 Wornall Rd., Kansas City Join 300 of your Chamber colleagues for an evening of networking, vendor showcases, heavy hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar and a whole lot of fun. The sports-themed event also will feature fun contests, prizes and more, so start practicing those free throws!

Mega Chamber Sponsor: $300 Includes 8’ table, 4 reservations, logo on program and sponsor sign, recognition in 4 Chamber newsletters Full Metro Expo Display: $150 Early Bird (before Sept. 29) or $175 Includes 8’ table, 2 reservations Half Metro Expo Display: $75 Early Bird (before Sept. 29) or $100 Includes half of 8’ table and 1 reservation (shared table with another vendor) Individual Registrations: $20 in advance (by Oct. 20) or $25 at the door Deadline for sponsorships & expo displays is October 13 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.

participating chambers Belton Blue Springs Grain Valley Grandview Harrisonville Independence Lee’s Summit Peculiar Pleasant Hill Raymore Raytown South Kansas City

Visit the Chamber’s calendar of events at LSchamber.com to register for a sponsorship, expo display or individual registrations. No heels on the gym floor, please. Contact Anne Aubuchon at aaubuchon@lschamber.com or 816.524.2424 with questions or for more information.

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Ribbon Cutting Celebrations Advanced Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

City Electric Supply

Advanced Orthopedics & Sports Medicine celebrated a ribbon cutting on August 2 at 2000 SE Blue Pkwy.

On August 8, City Electric Supply hosted a ribbon cutting at its new location at 2321 NE Independence Ave.

Dr. Matt Daggett, the founding member of Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, is a fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon in sports medicine and shoulder care who remains dedicated to treating every patient’s injuries and helping them remain pain free. kcorthosports.com

City Electric Supply is a family-owned electrical wholesale business providing personalized service and support in the residential, commercial and industrial marketplace.

With customer service in mind, their goal is to save you money and beat expectations. cityelectricsupply.com

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Evexia Family Chiropractic, LLC celebrated a ribbon cutting at 102 NE Green St. on August 9.

Evexia Family Chiropractic, LLC was founded in 2016 to provide chiropractic care to people of all ages. The health clinic meets the growing needs of families to seek conservative health care that is effective, safe and affordable. evexiafamilychiro.com

Member Renewals Libations & Company

Summit Crossing (WI Summit LLC)

Libations & Company welcomed Chamber members on August 14 for its ribbon cutting at 23 SE 3rd St.

On August 15, Summit Crossing hosted a ribbon cutting at 14500 E. Bannister Rd. at its new complex.

Libations & Co. captures the essence of a swanky lounge bar by offering customers the same tools of the trade mixologists use when creating your favorite cocktail. At Libations you’ll find the finest ingredients, spirits and the tools to create that specific exotic taste. givedrink.com

Summit Crossing offers unique one, two and three bedroom rental townhomes as well as one, two and three bedroom apartment homes in a beautiful setting that combines the comforts of home with superior resident services and outstanding community amenities. summitcrossingapts.com

Cuddle Up Pup

Schlotzsky’s/Cinnabon

Cuddle Up Pup celebrated a ribbon cutting at 952 NE Wildwood on August 23.

Schlotzsky’s/Cinnabon served up cinnamon rolls for Chamber members on August 25 at 190 NE Tudor Rd.

Cuddle Up Pup is a premier, luxury pet resort that offers all-inclusive boarding, doggie daycare, grooming and retail. The facility is unique in design and comfort with its multiple indoor play rooms, where your dog can choose to lounge around, or play with friends. cuddleuppup.com

Schlotzsky’s bakery and cafe features delicious ovenbaked sandwiches, gourmet pizzas, flatbreads, wraps, salads and much, much more. Not to mention the ooey-gooey sweet Cinnabons to round out your meal. schlotzskys.com page 7

Member Events & News Local Dance Studio Celebrates 35 Years Monica Renwick, owner and director of Monica’s School of Dance in Lee’s Summit, is thrilled to be celebrating 35 years in business. Renwick feels the secret to her success is the loving support and encouragement from her family, and working alongside her husband Mike Coupe.

Monica’s School of Dance is family-run and familyoriented. They have an outstanding talented and loving staff of teachers and the best parents any studio could ask for. Every student is a special part of their lives.

Monica considers it a great compliment that she is now teaching many second-generation children of her former students. Monica’s School of Dance is “One of the Top 50 Dance Studios in the United States” selected by the editors of Dance Spirit and Dance Teacher magazine of New York. They were voted by the Kansas City Parent Magazine as one of the top family-friendly dance studios in the Kansas City area. Monica’s School of Dance was awarded the ADCC 2017 Studio of

Excellence Award from the Association of Dance Conventions and Competitions.

Monica’s School of Dance, located at 332 SW Blue Pkwy. in Pine Tree Plaza, is currently enrolling for the fall semester. Call 816.246.6776 or visit MonicaSchoolofDance.com for more information.

MEMBER RENEWALS KCP&L 72 KC Star Media Group 72 City of Lee’s Summit 52 Lee’s Summit Animal Hospital 44 Foot & Ankle Clinic 33 Dave Cross Buick|GMC 32 Paradise Park, Inc. 25 New Age Graphics 19 Simmons Bank 19 FedEx Office 18 HDR Engineering, Inc. 17 Hess Roofing Company 17 Kastle Grinding, L.L.C. 17 Lee’s Summit Dermatology Associates, P.C. 17 First Federal Bank 16 Pfeifer Homes, Inc 16 The Albin CPA Firm, LLC 15 VantagePointe Financial Group 15 DVA Enterprises, Inc. 14 Olympic Lawn & Landscape 13 The Manor Homes of Arborwalk 12 St. Mary’s Medical Center 11 Hillcrest Transitional Housing 10 The Wilson Group, Inc. 10 Thomas E. Moore, D.D.S., P.C. 10

Aspen Contracting, Inc. Habanero’s Mexican Restaurant World Finance Corporation American Duct Cleaning, Inc. Amtrak Station Embrace the Grape Incite International, Inc. Kansas City Mavericks Kathi Matthes, DDS Great Southern BankTodd George Rob Ellerman Real Estate Sales The Red Force Fire & Security Family Care at Arbor Walk Prairie Township Fire Protection District Realty Executives of Kansas City Steve Summers Five Petals Fulson Asset Management Independence Women’s Clinic JobOne MetroCARE-Lee’s Summit Arvest Bank - 291 Highway Bean Counter Café Intrathecal Care Solutions

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Jungmeyer, Suresh & Associates DDS 5 Stephanie L. Mullins DDS 5 Top Shelf Bartending Service 5 Truman Heritage Habitat ReStore 5 Whistle Stop Coffee & Mercantile 5 Cabinet Design Sales/ Dill Enterprises Inc. 4 Dickey’s Barbecue Pit 4 Healthcare Solutions Team 4 Libby Lane Early Childhood 4 Northwestern Mutual-Wirsig 4 Shredd, LLC 4 Fiorella’s Jack Stack Barbecue 3 Plexus Worldwide-Goe 3 Reisner Lawn Care 3 Summit Modern Dentistry 3 Tamashii Black Belt Academy 3 TLC Family Dentistry 3 University of Kansas Edwards Campus 3 Volkswagen Lee’s Summit 3 Azure Carpet Cleaning 2 Caldwell Appraisal 2 Fussy Finish Commercial Cleaning LLC 2

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Lee’s Summit CARES Hosting Kick Off to Character on September 15 You are invited to join Lee’s Summit CARES Business Sector and the Community of Character at the annual Kick Off to Character featuring guest speaker Frank Boal.

This year’s event is at 7:30 a.m. Sept. 15, at Summit Bank of Kansas City. All Lee’s Summit businesses are invited to attend this event with breakfast and door prizes.

The Kick Off to Character is an inspirational event encouraging residents to join fellow Lee’s Summit business leaders in strengthening our 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 of impacting thousands of community members to promote strong character and are therefore

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In addition, he covered the U.S. Open in 1983 as Tom Watson sought to defend his championship. If the sporting event was important to a Kansas City and regional audience, Boal likely was there.

Mark your calendar and don’t miss out on this fun and impactful kickoff celebration. Contact Susan Coffman at sdcoffman@rediscovermh.org with any questions.

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Featured speaker Frank Boal, former sports director for KSHB TV, is sure to inspire and kick off a great day.

For nearly four decades, Boal has covered some of Kansas City’s greatest sports moments, including the Royals’ World Series championships in 1985 and 2015 and more than a dozen Chiefs playoff seasons under six different head coaches.

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Johnny’s Tavern Legacy Touch Mali Thai Bistro Morrill & Janes Bank St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church T & W Steel Company, Inc. Training for Warriors Lee’s Summit 1861 Wealth Advisors Nicholas Matthew Pieroni Anderson Survey Co., Inc. Derek’s Automotive Service Diffactory Edward Jones – Hyde Fringe Beerworks Griffin Riley Property Group, LLC International Builders & Consultants Kansas City Area Transportation Authority Marble Slab Creamery & Great American Cookies Mize Houser & Co. PA Premier Dental, LLC Results Vertical Automation Select Physical Therapy Short, Borth & Thilges Attorneys at Law LLC

imperative to our vision of creating a healthy and safe community for our youth.”

6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26 Gamber Center, 4 SE Independence Ave Have you ever thought about running for public office? What are the expectations of running and serving an elected position? The Chamber is hosting a candidate panel of former elected officials to answer a number of questions regarding public office. This is a non-partisan panel that will not talk issues, but focus on the basic questions of running for and serving in public office.

Contact Matt Baird for details at 816.524.2424. page 9

September Networking Opportunities & Seminars Register for the events below online at LSchamber.com under the Calendar of Events

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Join us from 4:30–6 p.m. Thursday, September 14 for a Chamber After Hours event at Summit Rehabilitation & Wellness Center, 100 NE Tudor Rd., #110.

Join us from 7:30–8:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 26 for a Chamber Before Hours at Capital Investment Management, 608 SW 3rd St.

Football season is kicking off and what better way to celebrate than with a tailgate celebrating Kansas City sports? Stop by Summit Rehab for a networking event complete with BBQ, beer, games and smiling faces.

Be sure to bring your business cards and enter to win awesome giveaways and prizes.

Head to Capital Investment Management’s new office and start your day with fuel, fun and some giftcard giveaways. Enjoy caffeine and conversation with Chamber members, as well as tasty cinnamon rolls and fruit. Remember, people prefer doing business with those they know, so bring your business cards!

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, September 15 Powell Gardens, 1609 NW US 50 Hwy., Kingsville Speaker: George Guastello II, Union Station Kansas City

Social Media Marketing 4-5 p.m. | Sept. 12 | John Knox Village Manhattan Rm Panel: John Beaudoin, Krista Klaus, Anne Cull

Join us as we hear from Union Station CEO George Guastello II who will discuss the past, present and future of Kansas City’s Union Station, and what that means for the rest of KC. His expertise in marketing and finance have earned him several awards and distinctions.

The social media world is vast and with so many different platforms, can be hard to navigate. Ben Seidel will moderate a panel of social media experts to answer questions about evaluating platforms, scheduling posts, managing multiple pages and more.

Reservations are required and must be made online at LSchamber.com, or by calling 816.524.2424. Deadline is noon Monday, September 11.

You’ll walk away from this workshop with tips and tricks you can implement right away with your business’ social media presence.

Sponsor: Developing Potential, Inc.

Sponsor: 9Round North

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 Members Blue Lotus Family Medicine Tiffanny Blythe 4963 NE GOODVIEW CIRCLE SUITE B LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64064 (816) 656-2316 F: (816) 281-1985 E: info@bluelotusdpc.com bluelotusdpc.com Cuddle Up Pup Andrew & Stephanie Haddadi 951 NE WILDWOOD DRIVE LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64064 (816) 492-5533 F: (816) 492-5573 E: info@cuddleuppup.com cuddleuppup.com Emerson & Co. Alex Calder 1001 WESTPORT ROAD KANSAS CITY, MO 64111 (913) 314-3654 E: Alex@Emerson-Co.com Emerson-Co.com Empower Your Pelvis-Physical Therapy Amanda Fisher, DPT 806 SW BLUE PARKWAY LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64063 (816) 607-1406 F: (816) 817-3179 E: amandafisherpt@gmail.com empoweryourpelvis.squarespace.com

General Admission Sports Bar Angela Padilla 3512 SW MARKET STREET LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64082 (816) 623-5074 E: gasb3512@gmail.com Kansas City Managed IT Devin Hartley 430 E BANNISTER RD KANSAS CITY, MO 64131 (816) 381-9960 E: dhartley@kansascityit.com kansascityit.com Ki Chi Healing Arts Center Terry Hug 314 SW MAIN STREET LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64063 (816) 665-2808 E: kichihealing@gmail.com kichihealing.com Kent Kirby 412 SE RICHARDSON PLACE LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64063 (816) 807-4565 E: kdkirby362@gmail.com

Lovell Insurance Group John Lovell, III 350 SW LONGVIEW BLVD LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64081 (816) 365-1983 E: john@lovellinsurance.com lovellinsurance.com Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt Shelley Doyle 1802 NW CHIPMAN ROAD LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64081 (816) 347-1909 E: menchies.shelley@gmail.com Menchies.com Richardson Communications Group Jennifer Sloan 1490 SOUTHERN ROAD KANSAS CITY, MO 64120 (816) 421-2100 F: (816) 471-4570 E: jennifer.sloan@richardson-group.com richardson-group.com

For a complete list of Chamber members, visit LSchamber.com.

Don’t Forget...

Each member who recruits a new member Is entered to win $100 cash at the monthly membership luncheon.

The recruiter with the most new members each month automatically receives $100!

Did you know the Chamber has a members-only events calendar? Submit your events online at LSchamber.com to be featured on the website and e-blasts. page 11

September 2017 Calendar September 4 • Chamber Office Closed September 5 • 4 p.m., Ribbon Cutting, Missouri Innovation Campus, 1101 Innovation Pkwy September 6 • 8:30 a.m., Ribbon Cutting, Aldi, 600 SE Oldham Pkwy • 4 p.m., Ribbon Cutting, BPM Dance Complex, 1220 SE Broadway September 7 • 7:30 a.m., Health & Human Services Committee meeting, Select Physical Therapy, 1535 NE Douglas St • 4 p.m., Ribbon Cutting, Summit Family Care, 517 SE 2nd St September 8 • 8 a.m., Oktoberfest Committee meeting, Depot September 11 • 4 p.m., Business Field Trip, St. Michael the Archangel Catholic High School, 2901 NW Lee’s Summit Rd September 12 • 4 p.m., Recess for Success, John Knox Village-Manhattan Rm., 1001 NW Chipman Rd Topic: Social Media Panel Panelists: John Beaudoin, Krista Klaus, Anne Cull Sponsor: 9Round North September 13 • 8 a.m., Business Development Council, Depot • 8:30 a.m., Education Committee meeting, St. Michael the Archangel Catholic High School, 2901 NW Lee’s Summit Rd • Noon, Ambassador Committee meeting, Depot • 4 p.m., Ribbon Cutting, Midwest Tinting, 403 Oldham Pkwy September 14 • 7:30 a.m., Executive Committee meeting, Depot • 4:30-6 p.m., Chamber After Hours, Summit Rehabilitation & Wellness Center, 100 NE Tudor Rd., #110 September 15 • 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Monthly Membership Luncheon LOCATION: Powell Gardens, 1609 NW US 50 Hwy, Kingsville SPEAKER: George Guastello II, Union Station SPONSOR: Developing Potential, Inc. September 19 • 4 p.m., Ribbon Cutting, Capital Investment Management, 608 SW 3rd St September 20 • Noon, Board of Directors meeting, MCC-Longview, 500 SW Longview Rd September 21 • 5-7 p.m., Shatzen Kickenoffen, Biergarten, 220 SE Main St September 22 • 7:30 a.m., Governmental Relations Committee meeting, John Knox Village Manhattan Room, 1001 NW Chipman Rd • 5-11 p.m., Oktoberfest Festival, Downtown Lee’s Summit September 23 • 10 a.m.-11 p.m., Oktoberfest Festival, Downtown Lee’s Summit September 24 • Noon- 4 p.m., Oktoberfest Carnival Only, Downtown Lee’s Summit September 26 • 7:30-8:30 a.m., Chamber Before Hours, Capital Investment Management, 608 SW 3rd St • 6-8 p.m., Running for Office Candidate Panel, Gamber Center, 4 SE Independence Ave September 27 • Noon, Membership Committee meeting, Depot • 4 p.m., Ribbon Cutting, Farmers Insurance-Jennifer McGehee Agency, 831 NE Lakewood Boulevard • 6 p.m., Chamber Young Professionals Night at the K, Kauffman Stadium, 1 Royal Way, Kansas City

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