2010_Annual_Report

Message from our Chairman

It has been an honor and a pleasure to lead the Chamber in 2010 as Chairman of the Board of Directors.

In 2010, your Chamber was committed to economic development and job growth, workforce development and delivering quality services and networking opportunities to members.

But our strategic priorities for 2010 also highlighted our intent to shape the future economic success of the Springfield area. Under the headings of advocacy and engagement, we began to address big picture issues that threaten our community’s future prosperity including a lack of diversity and a growing culture of poverty among our citizens. We knew we wouldn’t

be able to close the book on these issues within the confines of a calendar year, but through the work of the Chamber staff and volunteers we have made progress. We have pushed the ball into play.

This annual report contains highlights of the milestones that we reached in 2010 to keep our community moving forward toward regional economic sustainability.

Thank you for the opportunity to make a difference this year, and thank you for your involvement and support. Together we are creating opportunities for business, and making our community a better place.

Tim RosenburyExecutive Vice President, Butler, Rosenbury & Partners, Inc.2010 Chairman

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2010 Strategic PrioritiesIn 2010, the Chamber will continue to engage in activities that support regional economic sustainability with a focus on retaining and creating quality jobs, attracting and developing a quality workforce and providing member programs and services to help businesses succeed.

In addition, the Chamber will focus on two critical issues that stand in the way of the region’s future potential economic growth.

Advocacy

• Actively participate in the Good Government Committee which recruits and supports candidates for Springfield City Council. When appropriate, the board will consider candidate endorsements.

• Create the “Voice of Business” Committee to communicate a pro-business message and encourage local government officials to take a balanced approach on policy topics.

• Highlight the red flag issue of increasing rates of poverty in the Springfield area and the social and economic consequences it represents for our community. In particular, the Chamber will communicate with state legislators and other elected officials on the need for increased funding for pre-K education and job training.

Engagement

• Take a leadership role in encouraging further civic engagement, with a particular focus on underrepresented segments of the population.

• Communicatetheconnectionbetweenaculturallydiversecommunityand economic sustainability through education and engagement of businesses and faith-based organizations to create a community culture that is less isolated and more open to all.

1 Message from the Chairman

2 2010 Strategic Priorities

3 Who We Are

5 Regional Economic Sustainability

9 Recognizing Excellence

10 Leadership Investors

11 2010 Officers/2010 Board of Directors

12 2010 Committee Leadership

13 Chamber Staff

3 Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce

The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit network of more than 1,800 business and professional organizations dedicated to improving the region’s economic climate.

The Chamber represents both large and small businesses. Businesses with 25 or fewer employees reflect nearly 80 percent of our membership. A board of directors, representing member businesses, directs the work of the Chamber, supported by a full-time professional staff.

A strong local economy means better business for everyone. The Chamber works every day to create and maintain an environment where every company, large or small, has the opportunity to succeed.

Economic Development & Job CreationEvery business benefits from economic growth and the creation of new jobs. Through the efforts of the Chamber’s economic development subsidiary, Spring-field Business Development Corporation (SBDC), we’re creating jobs by attracting new businesses to the Springfield area and helping existing Springfield area businesses to expand their operations.

Quality Workforce Development, Retention & AttractionA quality workforce is fundamental to business success now and in the future. Through programs like the Network for Springfield’s Young Professionals and collaboration with the area’s secondary and higher education providers, the

Chamber is working to prevent “brain drain” and to ensure the Springfield area remains competitive as we enter a new knowledge-based economy.

Legislative AdvocacyThe Chamber serves as the voice of Springfield area business interests, working to ensure that local, state and federal lawmakers are aware of the issues that are important to our members and that government decisions at every level support a strong regional business climate and quality economic growth.

Regional LeadershipCollaboration has been one key to our region’s success and it will continue to be important as the area grows. Cities, counties, and chambers of commerce throughout the 10-county region surrounding Springfield come together through the leadership of the Chamber’s Ozarks Regional Economic Partnership.

Business ExposureThrough networking events, business referrals and a variety of marketing options, the Chamber provides the best opportunity for business owners and professionals to network with their peers, develop business connections and elevate their companies’ images in our community.

Who We Are


Who We Are

2010 Membership Snapshot

2010 Financial Highlights

IncomeMembership renewals $1,057,255New memberships 88,677Enrollment fees 6,520Economic development contract 165,000Partnership for Prosperity ED management contract 340,000Project income 394,264Management fee 21,000Interest income 7,088Advertising, publication sales 49,913 2,129,717

ExpenseAdministrative 1,430,512Operational 257,764Building 95,868Program, committee & project 311,151Depreciation 86,680 2,181,975


Regional Economic Sustainability

Expansion at Buckhorn, Inc. created 80 new jobs and $6.5M in capital investment.

Expansion at Kraft Foods, Inc. created 50 new jobs and $9M in capital investment.

Expansion at Gold Mountain Communications created 140 new jobs and nearly $1M in capital investment.

Expansion of Expedia, Inc. and Missouri National Guard into former terminal of Springfield-Branson National Airport created more than 500 new jobs.

Launched the Innovator & Entrepreneur (I & E) Exchange for established and aspiring entrepreneurs to develop their ideas, share resources and find assistance.

Ozarks Regional Economic Partnership, a program of the Chamber, was awarded a $40,000 green jobs research grant from the local workforce investment board. The grant will fund local green training programs, a regional skills gap analysis and employer survey.

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The Network for Springfield’s Young Professionals celebrated its 3rd anniversary in June. The organization’s membership remains strong at around 300 members.

As an offshoot of The Network, the Chamber launched the INetwork in June. The summer program for interns of Chamber member businesses is designed to help soon-to-be graduates form a connection with the Springfield area.

In September, The Network launched its College Mentoring Program which includes students from Missouri State and Drury, with plans to expand to other colleges and universities.

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The Chamber became a member organization of the Good Government Committee. The committee recruits qualified candidates and provides campaign fundraising support for local races.

The Voice of Business committee was formed in 2010 with more than 40 business leaders serving on the committee. From March-December 2010, committee members were present at every Springfield City Council meeting providing a business perspective on a variety of topics.

The Chamber continues to be active in state and federal advocacy, host-ing and/or coordinating more than a dozen advocacy-related events in 2010, including legislative events in Jefferson City, candidate forums, legislative updates and policy-based forums open to all Chamber members.

The Chamber managed the ¼-cent Capital Improvements Sales Tax renewal on the June 8 ballot. The renewal marked the 27th time the Chamber has managed the campaign, and the 23rd success. The issue passed with 70 percent support.

The Chamber held a legislative workshop for state lawmakers that included information on the region’s poverty levels and how to impact the cycle of poverty through investment in education. The session also highlighted the link between Pre-K funding, job training and economic development, as well as the disparity of state funding for OTC compared with other statewide community colleges.

The Chamber and the Mayor’s Commission on Children co-hosted a session featuring Arkansas business leader and early childhood advocate, Hugh McDonald, president and CEO of Entergy Arkansas, Inc. on the importance of investing in early childhood. McDonald provided his perspective on why business owners should consider Pre-K funding as an investment opportunity with a strong return.

The Chamber’s Non-Profit Roundtable group conducted an economic impact survey in 2010. Results of the survey may be viewed in the Community Bet-terment section of the Chamber website (www.springfieldchamber.com). The survey’s findings demonstrate some of the economic and social impacts of non-profit organizations on the Springfield area.

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The Chamber participated in an event addressing diversity and economic development in February. The event was sponsored by Brentwood Christian Church, Drury University, Missouri State University Multicultural Student Services, NAACP-Springfield Branch and The Gathering. The conference was divided into two panel discussions and a roundtable with speakers.

Chamber board members and staff have been regularly attending the monthly meeting of the Minorities in Business networking group.

In June and November, representatives from the Grand Rapids Chamber visited Springfield to present 2-day seminars on “Healing Racism.” Approximately 20 community and business leaders attended the sessions.

In August, the Chamber partnered with Springfield Business Development Corporation, the economic development arm of the Chamber to present a panel discussion of local business leaders discussing the challenges their organizations face as a result of our community’s lack of diversity.

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2010 SpringfieldianBrian Fogle, Community Foundation of the Ozarks A lifetime area resident and graduate of Aurora High School, Fogle has devoted much of his time and expertise to giving back and improving and helping the community. Fogle was a co-founder of the Urban Districts Alliance and Springfield’s First Night, a non-alcoholic celebration of the arts on New Year’s Eve. Fogle has a background in banking, which he has put to use on several community development projects including the design and creation of several community development corporations, an urban neighborhood loan program to help revitalize residential areas in Springfield. Fogle also organized 15 banks in the Springfield area to offer a below market rate loan to assist in the construction of the regional crime lab in Springfield. Fogle’s work has reached beyond the city limits of Springfield, out into the rural areas of the metro region. One community in particular that has benefited from his involvement is Stockton, Missouri. When the community was destroyed by a tornado in 2003, Fogle assisted with the planning for rebuilding. He also helped establish a community development corporation, bringing businesses together to establish a pool of funds to make loans to help local businesses rebuild.

2010 Salute to Health CareJose’ Dominguez, M.D. , Ferrell-Duncan Clinic; Meera Scarrow, M.D., J.D., St. John’s Clinic; Gertrude (Trudi) Scott, Nurse Practitioner (Posthumous Honor), Jordan Valley Community Health Center

These health care professionals were recognized for their outstanding contributions in health care and service to our community. In 2010, the Chamber partnered with Springfield Business Journal, presenting the Chamber’s Salute to Health Care awards in conjunction with SBJ’s 2010 Health Care Champions honors.

2010 W. Curtis Strube Small Business AwardCorporate Business Systems

This annual award is presented to a small business in the Chamber member-ship that exhibits staying power, response to adversity, innovative products or services, business philosophy and contributions to the community.


Recognizing Excellence

2010 Springfieldian

2010 Salute to Healthcare

2010 Small Business Award


Leadership Investors

3M Co.

A T & T

All In One Cleaning

American Dehydrated Foods, Inc.

American National Property and Casualty Co.

Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc.

Associated Wholesale Grocers

BancorpSouth

Bank of America

Bass Pro Shops

BKD, LLP

BNSF Railway Company

Brewer Science

Burrell Behavioral Health

Carlisle Power Transmission Products, Inc.

Carnahan, Evans, Cantwell & Brown, PC

Carol Jones Realtors

Chase Card Services

Chateau On The Lake Resort Spa & Convention Center

City of Springfield

City Utilities

Clarke Orthopedic Clinic & Surgical Center

Coldwell Banker Vanguard Realtors - Judy Huntsman

Commerce Bank

Conco Companies

CoxHealth

Dillon Food Stores

Downstream Casino Resort

Drury University

Empire Bank

Evangel University

Ferrell-Duncan Clinic, Inc.

Fireworks Over America

General Council of the Assemblies of God

Great River Associates

Great Southern Bank

Greene County

Guaranty Bank

Hiland Dairy Co.

Hilton Branson Convention Center Hotel

Hotels.com, a division of Expedia, Inc.

Husch Blackwell, LLP

Integrity Home Care

J C Penney Co.

Kirkpatrick, Phillips & Miller CPAs, PC

Kraft Foods, Inc.

KY3, Inc.

Lathrop & Gage, LLP

Liberty Bank

Loren Cook Co.

Lowther, Johnson, Attorneys at Law, LLC

Meeks Building Centers

Metropolitan National Bank

Mid-Missouri Bancshares, Inc.

Missouri State University

Murney Associates, REALTORS

OakStar Bank

Old Missouri Bank

Ollis & Company

O’Reilly Auto Parts

Ozarks Area Community Action Corp.

Ozarks Community Hospital

Ozarks Regional YMCA

Ozarks Technical Community College

Palmerton & Parrish, Inc.

Paul Mueller Company

Positronic Industries, Inc.

Price Cutter

Prime, Inc.

Reckitt Benckiser, Inc.

Regal-Beloit

Regions Bank

SMC Packaging Group

Silver Dollar City, Inc.

Southwest Baptist University

Springfield First Community Bank

Springfield Neurological & Spine Institute, LLC

Springfield News-Leader

Springfield Public Schools

Springfield Remanufacturing Corp. (SRC)

Springfield Surgical Specialists, ASC

Springfield-Branson National Airport

St. John’s Health System

Systematic Savings & Loan Association

TeleTech

The Arc of the Ozarks, Inc.

The Bank of Missouri

The Law Firm of Neale & Newman, LLP

The Whitlock Company, LLP

T-Mobile USA

Tuthill Vacuum & Blower Systems

U.S. Bank

U.S. Medical Center for Federal Prisoners

UMB Bank, NA

University Plaza Hotel & Convention Center

Wal-Mart #444

Wal-Mart SuperCenter #86

Wal-Mart SuperCenter #179

Wal-Mart Supercenter #2221

Wendy’s of Missouri, Inc./Hamra Enterprises

Wood & Huston Bank

Youngblood Nissan Chrysler Kia


2010 Officers

2010 Board Members

Paula Adams, Penmac Staffing

Andrew Baird, Conco Companies

Meghan Chambers, Staxx/Jelly Beans

Sheila Collins, New Horizons Hardwoods

John Hancock, Prime, Inc.

Dr. Hal Higdon, Ozarks Technical Community College

Greg Horton, Integrity Home Care

Dr. Jennifer Jackson, Springfield Business Journal/SBJ Publishing, Inc.

Andy Lear, CPA, BKD, LLP*

Mark McNay, SMC Packaging Group

Matt Miller, Matt Miller Companies

Scott Miller, City Utilities

Dr. Norm Ridder, Springfield Public Schools

Dave Roling, Emery Sapp & Sons

Rev. Mark Struckhoff, Council of Churches of the Ozarks*

Jon Swope, St. John’s Health System

John Tan, Ocean Zen

Jaimie Trussell, The Network (Missouri State University)*

John Wanamaker, Springfield Business Development Corporation (BKD, LLP)*

John Wilson, U.S. Bank

Jim Anderson, Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce*

*Ex-officio board member

Vice Chairman, Community Development/ Special EventsBonnie KellerRonald McDonald House Charities of the Ozarks, Inc. /The Tooth Truck, Inc.

Vice Chairman, Economic DevelopmentStephanie Stenger MontgomerySpringfield Land, L.P.

Vice Chairman, MembershipRick HughlettRick’s Automotive

Vice Chairman, Public AffairsSteve EdwardsCoxHealth

ChairmanTim RosenburyButler, Rosenbury & Partners, Inc.

Chairman-electJerry HarmisonHarmison & Pearman, PC

TreasurerJoe ReynoldsDigital Monitoring Products

Assistant TreasurerRuss MarquartEmpire Bank


2010 Committee Leadership

Community Development /Special Events

Non-Profit Organization RoundtableChairman – Rusty Worley, Urban Districts Alliance

Economic Development

Agribusiness RoundtableChairman - Dr. Anson Elliott, Missouri State University

International Business CouncilChairman - Laura Beaver, New Horizons Hardwoods

Education & Workforce Solutions Advisory Group Chairman - Tim Baltes, SRC Heavy Duty

The NetworkChairman - Jaimie Trussell, Missouri State UniversityVice-Chairman - David Ross, Morelock-Ross Builders

Development Issues Input GroupChairman - Mike Nichols, Husch Blackwell, LLP

Manufacturers RoundtableChairman - Herb Dankert, Jarden Plastic Solutions

Regional Council (Ozarks Regional Economic Partnership)Co-Chairman, public sector - Brian Bingle, City of NixaCo-Chairman, private sector - Shari Lockhart, Evans and Dixon

Transportation CommitteeChairman - Chris Upp, Conco Companies

Membership

AmbassadorsChairman - Mindy Spitz, Panera Bread

Business After Hours CommitteeChairman - Chelsey Bode, Pearson-Kelly Office Products

Chairman’s ClubChairman - Angel Shortt, Unifirst Corp.

Membership Development CommitteeChairman - Amber Duff, State Farm Insurance

Red Carpet CommitteeChairman - Nancy Riggs, Penmac Staffing

Small Business CouncilChairman – Bill Whitworth

Public Affairs Department Governmental Relations CommitteeChairman – Brent Singleton, Heim, Young & AssociatesVice Chairman – Ryan DeBoef, Husch Blackwell, LLP

Local Issues Public Policy Task ForceChairman – Sally Hargis, Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper Bottling CompanyVice Chairman – Gary Powell, Husch Blackwell, LLP

Voice of Business CommitteeChairman – Ann Marie Baker, UMB Bank

School Board Candidate Endorsement Task Force Chairman – David Karr, Conco Companies

Past Chairmen’s Advisory CouncilChairman – Doug Pitt, ServiceWorld Computer Center

Subsidiary Corporation

Springfield Business Development Corporation President – John Wanamaker, BKD, LLP

Affiliate Organizations

Leadership Springfield President – David Hall, Springfield Fire Department

Springfield Prayer Breakfast CommitteeChairman – Dr. Robert Spence, Evangel University


Chamber Staff

PresidentJim Anderson

Executive Vice PresidentBrad Bodenhausen

Administration & OperationsJennifer Dalton, vice presidentDelores Austin, receptionist/information specialistJudy Galbraith, executive assistantSuzette K. West, executive assistant

CommunicationsMichelle West, vice presidentClaire Faucett, public relations/interactive media managerKristen Kelley, art director

Community Development/Special EventsKristin Lochner, manager, special eventsKim Everest, administrative coordinator

Economic DevelopmentRyan Mooney, senior vice presidentRob Dixon, manager, business developmentHollie Elliott, economic development coordinatorJen Johnson, program coordinatorJeff Seifried, manager, regional developmentKristen Westerman, manager, workforce development

MembershipBrent McCoy, vice presidentChris Rozier, membership sales coordinatorCarol Wright, membership services coordinator

Public AffairsSandy Howard, vice presidentEmily Denniston, public affairs project manager

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