January 2012 Chamber Link

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LEE’S SUMMIT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE • 220 SE MAIN STREET, LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64063 • 816.524.2424 • LSCHAMBER.COM de 01.28.2012 CIRQUE 2012 Annual Gala & Auction Happy 2012 to our members! Make this the year you set your business in motion by taking advantage of all the Lee’s Summit Chamber has to offer. HS Scholarships 2 Member News 3 Health Fair 4 Res in Motus 5 Shred Day 5 Ribbon Cuttings 7 January Calendar 8 featuring an aerial performance by Voler - Thieves of Flight This year’s annual gala, sponsored by Bank Midwest, is set for Saturday, January 28 at The Pavilion at John Knox Village. You WILL NOT want to miss this event, which will be filled with intrigue and delight! Thanks to our entertainment sponsor, Lakewood Counseling Service TMC, the event will feature an artistic performance that is sure to get guests talking. Aerial performers, Voler - Thieves of Flight, are headlining the event. To get a sneak peek, visit thievesofflight.com. Want to get your business involved? There are several ways... First, you can help set the mood for the event by participating in the second annual Tablescape Design Challenge. This contest is free of charge, and provides you the opportunity to gain recognition for your business and show your creative side to over 400 Chamber members, while also providing creative centerpieces/conversation pieces for the event! Guests will vote on their favorite tablescape at the event, and the designers of the winning table will receive a Chamber publicity package (not to mention bragging rights!) Sign-up forms can be found online at lschamber.com. Second, you may donate an item to our always popular silent auction. What better way to showcase what your business is all about? Third, make plans to attend the event. Save the date on your calendar now and be on the lookout for your invitation coming in the mail! Questions? Contact Chrissy Symes at 816.524.2424 or [email protected] EVENT SPONSOR ENTERTAINMENT SPONSOR

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LEE’S SUMMIT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE • 220 SE MAIN STREET, LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64063 • 816.524.2424 • LSCHAMBER.COM

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01.28.2012

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2012 Annual Gala & AuctionHappy 2012 to our members! Make this the year you set your business in motion by taking advantage of all the Lee’s Summit Chamber has to offer.

HS Scholarships 2Member News 3Health Fair 4 Res in Motus 5Shred Day 5Ribbon Cuttings 7January Calendar 8

featuring an aerial performance by Voler - Thieves of FlightThis year’s annual gala, sponsored by Bank Midwest, is set for Saturday, January 28 at The Pavilion at John Knox Village. You WILL NOT want to miss this event, which will be filled with intrigue and delight!

Thanks to our entertainment sponsor, Lakewood Counseling Service TMC, the event will feature an artistic performance that is sure to get guests talking. Aerial performers, Voler - Thieves of Flight, are headlining the event. To get a sneak peek, visit thievesofflight.com.

Want to get your business involved? There are several ways...

• First, you can help set the mood for the event by participating in the second annual Tablescape Design Challenge. This contest is free of charge, and provides you the opportunity to gain recognition for your business and show your creative side to over 400 Chamber members, while also providing creative centerpieces/conversation pieces for the event! Guests will vote on their favorite tablescape at the event, and

the designers of the winning table will receive a Chamber publicity package (not to mention bragging rights!) Sign-up forms can be found online at lschamber.com.

• Second, you may donate an item to our always popular silent auction. What better way to showcase what your business is all about?

• Third, make plans to attend the event. Save the date on your calendar now and be on the lookout for your invitation coming in the mail!

Questions? Contact Chrissy Symes at 816.524.2424 or [email protected]

EVENT SPONSOR

ENTERTAINMENT SPONSOR

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OFFICERS Diane Forte, ChairDean’s Trophies, Shirts & Awards Bob Glaser, Chair-ElectSummit Bank of Kansas CityCarolyn McKnight, Treasurer University of Central MissouriLynn Hinkle, Chair Emeritis Great Southern Bank

VICE CHAIRS Rodney McBride, Community DevelopmentJohn Knox Village Jane Monroe, Membership DevelopmentEmbrace the Grape Beverage CateringJoe Stasi, Business & Economic DevelopmentSaint Luke’s East -Lee’s Summit

BOARD MEMBERS Phyllis BalagnaSteppin’ Out - The Studio John BeaudoinLee’s Summit JournalBill BairdThe Baird GroupVicky CundiffTurf’s Up-Weed ManMelinda Hadley-deBoer The Culture Coaches Marcus Henley Bukaty Companies Brian Hutchin UMB BankPaul McClain Freedom Wealth AdvisorsTyler Morehead Morehead Agency LLC Chip Moxley W.C. Tingle & CompanyDr. Emmanuel NgomsiAll World Languages & Cultures & Worldlink 360Robert Pendland CE2L-Certified Energy/Environmental LabsDebbie StarkeEastland Community FoundationDeborah SwankKansas City Power & LightJeffrey WilliamsHeritage Companies

EX-OFFICIO Steve ArboCity of Lee’s SummitCarl Chinnery, Legal CounselChinnery, Evans & Nail, PCDr. Fred GroganMCC-LongviewDr. David McGeheeR-7 School DistrictMayor Randy RhoadsCity of Lee’s Summit

CHAMBER STAFFNancy Bruns, PresidentMark Dickey, Vice PresidentGina Seibel, Director of CommunicationsChrissy Symes, Director of Special EventsCathy Young, Director of Member ServicesKathy LeChien, Administrative AssistantNedra Hoover, BookkeeperMarilyn Pemberton, Part-time Assistant

2012 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Monthly Membership Breakfast • Jan. 20

Our Community…Sunny Side Up!

Celebrate the Positive at the January Chamber Breakfast as you hear updates by leaders from various companies and organizations within our community.

Reservations can be made online at lschamber.com under the Calendar of Events tab, or by calling 816-524-2424. Deadline is January 18 at 5 p.m. Registration is required.

Gamber Center • 4 SE Independence Ave • 7:15–9 a.m.

Sponsored by Summit Bank of Kansas City

Effective Goal-Setting Make 2012 Your Best Year Yet

Your business has great potential. Join us for this free seminar and learn how to align the minds of your team members with a solid strategic plan.

Your strategic plan is the communication tool that sets the framework for success, with a long-term vision and direction for short-term focus. Learn to unlock the potential of your business through

thoughtful planning.

Register for this free seminar online at lschamber.com under the Calendar of Events tab.

January 10, 2012 • 3:30–4:30 p.m. • John Knox Village, Manhattan RoomPresenter: Steve Cochran, AdviCoach

Each year the Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce Education Committee awards $1000 scholarships to four high school seniors.

One scholarship winner is selected from each of the three Lee’s Summit high schools, and one is selected from a school outside of the district. One of the applicant’s parents must be an employee of a Chamber member.

Applicants are evaluated based on the following criterion: • A strong work ethic• A commitment to community

involvement• An endless pursuit of continued

growth and improvement in all facets of their lives

Interested students should have at least a 3.0 grade point average and submit a completed application no later than February 17, 2012. Applications can be found on lschamber.com.

Please contact Chrissy Symes with any questions, 816.524.2424 or [email protected].

Chamber to Award Four $1000 Scholarships to High School Seniors

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Members Making Waves

Have news about you or your business that you would like to share? Send press releases and photos for consideration to [email protected]

Southeast Enterprises Wants to Make Your Trash Their Treasure

Monthly Membership Breakfast • Jan. 20

Sponsored by Summit Bank of Kansas City

Southeast Enterprises is collecting used, tangled, broken, working or not, strands of holiday lights. Southeast Enterprises will take the lights, recycle them and keep them out of the landfill.

Chamber members can drop their lights off at the Lee’s Summit North Recycling Center, 1951 NE Douglas, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. or Saturday 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Donations will be accepted now until January 28.

After collecting the lights, Southeast Enterprises will have their teams

of Jackson County citizens that are intellectually and developmentally disabled prepare them for recycling by cutting all lights from cords, sorting recyclable materials and taking those materials to the proper facilities for reuse.

How will your lights help Southeast Enterprises? All lights collected will

provide an employment opportunity that challenges and helps their team develop and capitalize on their motivation, confidence, spirit and determination. In addition, all proceeds will be used to pay the team as well as fund future employment opportunities.

For additional information and other drop-off sites visit southeastenterprises.org.

January 10, 2012 • 3:30–4:30 p.m. • John Knox Village, Manhattan RoomPresenter: Steve Cochran, AdviCoach

Over 1200 Pounds of Food Collected at Holiday ReceptionA very special thank you to all of our members who collectively donated more than $260 cash and over 1200 pounds of food for Lee’s Summit Social Services at the Holiday Reception on December 7.

Each year the Chamber and Economic Development Council collect donations at the event for the less fortunate. Once again the giving spirit of

our members was evident.

The donations were delivered to Lee’s Summit Social Services and were very much appreciated. Thanks again to the generosity of our members.

Pictured is Holiday Reception Chair, Lisa Pycior, Cartridge World - Lee’s Summit (left) and Social Services Executive Director, Geneva High (right).

Three Lee’s Summit Chamber Members Named to Top 25 Under 25®

Congratulations to Lee’s Summit Chamber members Affinis Corp., candid marketing and communications and HSMC Companies for being named to the 2012 class of Top 25 Under 25®.

Thinking Bigger Business Media recently unveiled its annual list of the top 25 Kansas City-area companies with fewer than 25 employees.

The 25 Under 25 Class of 2012 includes companies from a variety of industries, from bioscience to

construction. This year’s winners were selected from more than 1,000 nominations.

To be eligible for the award, companies must employ fewer than 25 full-time employees (or full-time equivalents), operate a for-profit business for three or more years and be located within the Greater Kansas City area.

Affinis Corp., candid marketing and communications and HSMC Companies, along with the other

companies, will be honored at a special awards dinner and gala, and participate in events scheduled throughout the year exclusively for 25 Under 25® alumni.

More than 800 company representatives, business and community leaders and entrepreneurial supporters are expected at the March 3 dinner and gala at the Downtown Marriott.

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RENEWALSHaub Studio, Inc. 37Edward Jones Investments-Schlosser 33Jeffrey L. Harsch, D.P.M. 27Great Southern Travel 25The Peggy Ragan Group, P.C. 23Powell Gardens, Inc. 22General Elevator & Hydraulics, Inc. 21Hy-Vee, Inc.-East 21Kentucky Fried Chicken 21Kansas City Star-Neighborhood News 17Wilshire at Lakewood 15Adams Toyota-Scion Lee’s Summit 13Realty Trust Group 12On The Border 11Lee’s Summit Masonic Hall 10Office Depot 10Encompas 9Environmental Specialists, Inc 9Bank of Kansas City Mortgage 8Lee’s Summit United Methodist Church 8Lint, Singleton & Heintz, C.P.A., P.C. 8Anytime Fitness 7Patrick Geschwind & Associates 7Henks Financial Group 7CarMax, Inc. 6Morehead Agency, LLC 6Continental Title Company 5Creative Blow Mold Tooling 5Four Seasons Sunrooms 5Gomer’s Fine Wine & Spirits 5W.C. Tingle Co. 3Wellspring Ministries 3Nadler’s 3Summit Shoe Service, L.L.C. 3Costavida Mexican Grill 2Fish Window Cleaning 2Get It Done Consulting-Your 2 Staffing Solutions Partner Graphic Resources, Inc. 2Lee’s Summit Community Church 2Lee’s Summit Family Care 2National American University 2American General Life & Accident 1 Insurance Co. Country Creek Golf Club 1Cynda Sells-Keller Williams Realty 1Executive Lending Group, L.L.C. 1Get In Shape For Women 1Hang-Mate Products, LLC 1Liberty Orthopedic Associates, P.C. 1MetroMedia, Inc. 1Mid-Continent Public Library- 1 Lee’s Summit Branch Mission Electronics Inc. 1Pro Deo Youth Center 1Spencer & Spencer Pediatric 1 Dentistry, D.D.S., P.C. Visionpace-IT 1

Community Health Fair & Legacy Park Community Center’s Birthday BashLee’s Summit Parks & Recreation, in conjunction with the Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce, will host Legacy Park Community Center’s Birthday Bash and Community Health Fair on Saturday, January 14 from 7 a.m.–5 p.m. at Legacy Park Community Center, 901 NE Bluestem Road. The event is free and open to the public.

The Lee’s Summit Chamber Health Fair, held from 9 a.m.–noon, consists of health information and free health screenings from area hospitals and health focused businesses.

New this year to the Health Fair is a Teddy Bear Check-Up Station. Encourage your children to bring in their favorite doll or animal for a full work-up to guarantee their good health for the new year.

The 9th Annual LPCC Birthday Bash, hosted by Lee’s Summit Parks & Recreation, will be open from 7 a.m.–5 p.m. Guests can enjoy all the amenities in the facility plus take advantage of some special highlights including chair massages and a fitness expo.

Schedule of Events

7 a.m.–5 p.m. Open fitness center, track and racquetball

7:30 a.m.–2 p.m. Free Aerobics Classes

9–10 a.m. KC Wolf

9 a.m.–5 p.m. Free Chair Massages

9 a.m.–noon LPCC Fitness Expo (Gymnasium)

9 a.m.–noon Community Health Fair & Teddy Bear Check-Up Station (Community Rooms)

10 a.m.–5 p.m. Open swim

12 p.m.-2 p.m. Face Painters, Balloon Artists & More

Special guests will make appearances throughout the event.

For more information on the Health Fair, contact the Lee’s Summit Chamber at 816-524-2424. For more information on the events at Legacy Park Community Center, call 816-969-1500.

The quality of mind or spirit that enables a person to face difficulty, danger, pain with firmness; to act in accordance with one’s beliefs in spite of criticism.

• I believe that my organization is making a positive contribution to society.

• I am open to change in order to improve.• I confront difficult issues with the appropriate persons involved.• I trust people to make their own decisions.• I take calculated risks in order to do my job effectively.• I seek constructive feedback on my performance.• I speak up when I perceive dishonest, unsafe or inappropriate behavior.

COURAGE: Lee’s Summit CARES Character Trait of the Month

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Nominations Being Accepted for 2012 Res In Motus Awards The Lee’s Summit Chamber is calling for nominations for the 2012 Res In Motus Business of the Year Awards.

The Chamber is recognizing five separate award categories that best represent Business in Motion:• Sanctimonia Award- Non-Profit/

Charitable. (Over 50 employees enter in Magnus Category)

• Vegrandis Award- 5 or less full-time equivalent employees.

• Parvus Award- 6-20 full-time equivalent employees

• Medius Award- 21-50 full-time equivalent employees

• Magnus Award- over 50 full-time equivalent employees

Criteria for the awards include:• Lee’s Summit Chamber

member in good standing• Service to the community

and to the Chamber• In business a minimum of

three years• A commitment to good

business practice• Prudent business

management strategies• A history of good employee

relations.

Res In Motus Small Business of the Year winners from the past five years are not eligible. Nominations must be returned to the Chamber office, 220

SE Main Street, no later than January

20. Nominated companies will be notified by email. All nominations will remain confidential.

Applications may be found

online at www.lschamber.com. For

more information, contact Nancy Bruns at 816-524-2424 or [email protected].

January 24

Lee’s SummitSHRED DAYSponsored by the Lee’s Summit Chamber

Each year the Chamber’s Education Committee and the R-7 School District collaborate to recognize educational excellence. The Chamber and school district partner to honor 12 annual Excellence In Teaching Award recipients at an evening reception where the Teacher of the Year is announced.

This program is designed to focus on the role of the teacher and their overall dedication to service and excellence in the profession. Twelve teachers/counselors/library media specialists will be recognized by the Chamber with the Excellence In Teaching Award. Those among the 12 who are full-time classroom teachers will also be finalists in the R-7 Teacher of the Year program.

The Teacher of the Year is recognized as a representative of all the outstanding teachers in the district. The R-7 Teacher of the Year competes in the Missouri Teacher of the Year program, sponsored

by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, in conjunction with the National Teacher of the Year program.

Consider nominating the individual who comes to mind when you think of the phrase ‘outstanding teacher’ for the Lee’s Summit Chamber Excellence In Teaching and the R-7 Teacher of the Year award. You may nominate your favorite Lee’s Summit R-7 teacher, library media specialist or guidance counselor by filling out an application available at www.leesummit.k12.mo.us.

The deadline for applications is February 3, 2012. Please note that nominees must have worked for five years or more in the R-7 School District. To find out if a nominee has at least five years experience in the district, please call 816-986-1017.

Recognize a Teacher in a Special Way

Join members on January 24 for Xtreme Fitness & Gymnastics’ New Year - New You celebration from 7:30-8:30 a.m. at 725 NW Commerce Drive.

Guests are encouraged to bring photos of themselves working out or involved in a fitness activity. Everyone in attendance will receive a free month pass to Xtreme and be entered to win door prizes!

CBH is a great way to rise and help your business shine. It's a good idea to bring plenty of business cards for these easy-going, unstructured sessions.

RSVP online at lschamber.com under the Calendar of Events tab.

Save the date: The Chamber is holding a Shred Event on Tuesday, January 24 from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. or until the shred truck is full.

• Limit of 10 containers (paper sacks, boxes, etc.) per Chamber member.

• Staples and paperclips are acceptable.

• No metal or plastic binders or covers can be processed.

• No newspapers will be accepted.

What better time of year to start cleaning out those files? See you January 24!

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WELCOMENEWMEMBERSBank of the WestLori Hutsell & Steve White100 SW 150 HIGHWAYLEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64082(816) [email protected]

Bank of the WestRamie Orf, Tara Salerno & Barbie Sanson740 NW BLUE PARKWAYLEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64086(816) [email protected]

Bank of the WestAmanda Kobe & Kristi Martin700 NORTH STATE RTE 291LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64086(816) [email protected]

Benton House of Lee’s SummitLori Carter2160 SE BLUE PARKWAYLEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64063(816) [email protected]

Collette VacationsJordan Marx14718 W 91ST TERRACELENEXA, KS 66215(866) [email protected]

Comfort Keepers Home CareStephen Bright200 NE MISSOURI ROAD, #200LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64086(816) [email protected]/LeesSummit-MO

Crystal Clear Enterprise, Inc.Ailene HartzPO BOX 846GRANDVIEW, MO 64030(816) [email protected]

Edward JonesMatt Sibbing1255 NE RICE ROAD, SUITE DLEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64086(816) [email protected]

EnPro Technologies, Ltd.Tom Holzbaur4225 NE PORT DRIVELEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64064(816) [email protected]

The G.R.E.A.T. ProgramGaining Real Life Experience & Training Christina Taylor600 SE MILLER STREETLEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64063(816) [email protected]

hopeyourselfUPBill Regan13901 SOUTH HARRIS ROAD, SUITE 204GREENWOOD, MO 64034(816) [email protected]

Kansas City ZooRandy Wisthoff6800 ZOO DRIVEKANSAS CITY, MO 64132(816) [email protected]

Lynne CPA ServicesKahley Fiala306 SE 291 HIGHWAY, SUITE # 6LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64063(816) [email protected]

Mariam’s MemoriesMariam Cameron10 SW 3RD STREETLEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64063(816) [email protected]

Marquita’s Bridal BoutiqueMarquita Lewis-Eberra310 SE GREEN STREETLEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64063(816) 728-9605marquitasbridalboutique@yahoo.comwww.marquitasbridalboutique.com

The Meitner TeamR.J. Meitner3004 SW 12THLEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64081(913) [email protected]

Momo BandsJim Huser929 SE 12TH STREETLEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64081(816) 560-5093E: [email protected]

Monetti’s Taste of ItalyGiuliano Monetti1313 NE DOUGLASLEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64086(816) [email protected]

PNC MortgageMarti GibsonPO BOX 6401LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64064(816) [email protected]/martigibson

Summit Oak ApartmentsDennis V. Smith805 SW MILL STREET, SUITE 101LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64081(816) [email protected]

Summit Theatre GroupBen MartinPO BOX 1736LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64063(816) [email protected]

Tamashii Black Belt AcademyLinda Hanson709 NE WOODS CHAPEL ROADLEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64064(816) [email protected]

T-Bones Deli & Meat MarketJane Scheid27900 E COLBERN ROADLAKE LOTAWANA, MO 64086(816) 578-4561tbonesmeatmarket@gmail.comwww.t-bonesdeliandmeatmarket.com

For a complete list of Chamber members and contact information, visit lschamber.com or download the LS Chamber smartphone app

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RIBBONCUTTINGS

Chamber members joined Strikerz Entertainment Center, 18900 E Valley View Parkway, to celebrate a ribbon cutting

Costa Vida Mexican Grill held a ribbon cutting at 115 SE M-291 Highway

Dig out your Hawaiian shirt and sunglasses! Take a break from winter at the January Chamber After Hours event at HSMC Companies where you’ll enjoy tasty food and tropical drinks.

HSMC Companies is located at 3550 NE Ralph Powell Road and the party is from 4:30–6 p.m on January 12.

Bring a picture from your favorite family vacation - you could win a prize!

What is Chamber After Hours? CAH is a great way to end a busy work day with refreshments and the potential for new leads!

Register to attend this free event online at lschamber.com

2012 Martin Luther King Jr. CelebrationCelebrate through musical and dance performances the City’s annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. event on Monday, January 16 in the Pavilion at John Knox Village, 520 NW Murray Road, Lee’s Summit.

“Stone of Hope,” the theme of this year’s celebration, was chosen because of the monument recently dedicated on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. in honor of the life and legacy of Dr. King.

The City’s 2012 celebration will begin earlier than in previous years to accommodate all of the great performances. The preshow begins at 5:30 p.m. with cultural exhibits from the Lee’s Summit R-7 School District and individuals from our community as well as a performance by the Lee’s Summit West High School Drumline.

The celebration kicks off at 6 p.m. and

will include the following performances: Heritage Dance Ministry, El Grupo Atotonilco, Nartan Academy of Dance, and Pleasant Lea Middle School Black and Gold Choir. The national anthem will be performed by students from Lee’s Summit High School and the presentation of colors will be by the Lee’s Summit West High School Air Force Junior ROTC Color Guard.

This year’s keynote speaker is Pastor Armour D. Stephenson III, a 2002 graduate of Lee’s Summit High School, and the pastor of City of Truth Church in Kansas City, Mo. The celebration will also include a videotaped reflection

about Dr. King by Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II.

This is a free, community-wide event; please invite friends and family to attend.

For more information, go to cityofls.net or call (816) 969-1000.

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January 3• Noon, Membership meeting, DepotJanuary 4• Noon, Ambassador Committee meeting, DepotJanuary 5• 7:30 a.m., Health Care Committee meeting, Hy-Vee, 301 Rice Road• 8 a.m., Business Sustainability Committee meeting, DepotJanuary 9 • 8:30 a.m., Operation Thank You, Depot (Jan. 9-13)• 4 p.m., Annual Dinner Task Force, DepotJanuary 10 • 3:30–4:30 p.m., Recess for Success TOPIC: Breathing Life Into Your Company’s Strategic Plan PRESENTER: Steve Cochran, AdviCoach LOCATION: John Knox Village - Manhattan RoomJanuary 11 • 4–6 p.m., Open House - Lee’s Summit Medical Center Sleep Lab, 200 SE Blue Parkway, Suite 260January 12 • 7:30 a.m., Executive Committee meeting• 7:30 a.m., Visitors Council Committee meeting, Paradise Park, 1021 NE Colbern • 4:30-6 p.m., Chamber After Hours, HSMC Companies, 3550 NE Ralph Powell RoadJanuary 14 • 9 a.m.-Noon, Lee’s Summit Community Health Fair, Legacy Park Community Center, 901 NE Bluestem DriveJanuary 16 • Chamber Office ClosedJanuary 17 • 11:30 a.m., Business Development Council meeting, DepotJanuary 18 • 8 a.m., Education Committee meeting, Depot• Noon, Board of Directors meeting, Metcalf Bank, 609 NE 291 HighwayJanuary 19• 4:30–6 p.m., Chamber Young Professionals Networking Event, Great Southern Bank, 300 SW Ward. (committee will meet at 4 p.m.)January 20• 7:15 a.m., Membership Breakfast PROGRAM: Our Community…Sunny Side Up! Celebrate the Positive at the January Chamber Breakfast as you hear updates by leaders from various companies and organizations within our community. LOCATION: Gamber Center, 4 SE Independence Ave SPONSOR: Summit Bank of Kansas City January 24• 7:30 a.m., Chamber Before Hours, Xtreme Family Fitness & Gymnastics, 725 NW Commerce DriveJanuary 25• Noon, Membership meeting, depotJanuary 26• 4 p.m., Ribbon Cutting - Drury Inn & Suites, 20300 E. 42nd Street, Blue SpringsJanuary 27 • 7:30 a.m., Governmental Relations Committee meeting, John Knox Village - Manhattan Room, Chipman Road & Jacob DriveJanuary 28 • 6 p.m., Annual Gala & Aucation, The Pavilion at John Knox Village January 31 • 4 p.m., Ribbon Cutting / Open House, Parker Swearngin, L.L.P., 215 SE Douglas Street.

JANUARY 2012 CALENDAR

2012 PARTNERSGOLD

American FoodserviceBank Midwest

Great Southern BankHumana Health Plans, Inc.Kansas City Power & Light

Sprint

SILVERBank of Lee’s Summit

Dean’s Trophies, Shirts & AwardsDiscover Vision CentersFirst Community Bank

HSMC CompaniesJohn Knox Village

Lead BankMetcalf Bank

Paradise Park, Inc.Saint Luke’s East – Lee’s Summit

Summit Bank of Kansas CityTruman Medical Center Lakewood

University of Central Missouri

BRONZEAllee & Company, CPA, LLC

B Positively Promoting U, inc. The Baird Group

DVA Enterprises, Inc. Excel Bank

Get in Shape for Women JobOne

KC Metro Insurance AgencyLakewood Counseling Service TMC

Lee’s Summit JournalMazuma Credit Union

Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys Missouri Central Credit Union

Parker Swearngin, LLPPfizer Global Supply

Realty Executives - Tim & Jana AllenTechnology Plus, Inc.

The Wilson Group, Inc.Wal-Mart

Sign-up to help with Operation Thank You! Call Cathy at 816.524.2424

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