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It’s Almost Time, May 21 I N S I D E T H I S
I S S U E :
New Members 2
Membership
Renewals
3
Ribbon
Cuttings
4
Member News 6
Calendar 7
M A Y 2 0 1 5
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Act Now! There is still time to register for the 30th Annual Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce Golf
Tournament (sponsored by ORI) on Friday, May 8 at Adams Pointe Golf Club (1601 RD
Mize Road, Blue Springs). Breakfast (sponsored by Hy-Vee Food & Drug Store) will begin at
8am, followed by tee off at 9am. Lunch (sponsored by Zarda Bar-B-Q & Catering Co.) will
be provided. The cost for an individual player is $150, or for a team of four is $550, this
includes breakfast, lunch, golfer’s gift, golf cart, 18 holes of golf, beverages, team awards, tee
prizes, and contest holes. Contact the Chamber office at (816) 229-8558 to sign up.
Enter to Win! SHARE a photo & note why you like to
SHOP a particular Blue Springs business to
[email protected]! Contest runs from Now to May 31.
Winners announced June 1.
May’s Monthly Luncheon is scheduled for Thursday, May 21, from 11am to 1pm at Adams
Pointe Conference Center; presenting sixteen of Blue Springs’ finest showcasing their best
moves on the dance floor with Dancing with the Chamber Stars. Those competing and
dancing to country, tap… and even “Michael Jackson” include:
Jennie Alderman & Wendell Fuimaono (Blue Springs R-IV School District)
Pam Buck (Blue Springs Parks & Recreation) & Kent Edmondson (DIGIprint)
Rebeca Swank (Foster Dental Care) & Josh Oyler (Oyler Chiropractic & Acupuncture)
Tina Short (Lunar Bowl) & Chad Smith (State Farm Insurance)
Jennifer Dachenhausen & Cody Smith (Blue Springs Police Department)
Jessica Kellerman (Blue Springs Family Eyecare) & Ben McCabe (City of Blue Springs)
Cindy Shrout (Farmers Insurance-Douglas Shrout) & Mike Moon (The Muscle Source)
Dyan Herdzina (Oswald Roam Rew & Fry LLC) & Kirk Sampson (Blue Springs R-IV
School District)
Visit www.BlueSpringsChamber.com, and click on Dancing with the Chamber Stars to cast
your vote on who will win. Votes are cast through monetary donations, which can be made in
advance and/or at the event. Proceeds raised through votes will go toward the Blue Springs
Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Fund and the Innovation Award.
Reservations are required to attend the event and can be made by calling the Chamber office
at (816) 229-8558. Price to attend the event is $30 per person or $370 for a table of 10.
Come find out who will be Blue Springs’ Best Dancers. This event will sell out, register
TODAY before it is to late!
P A G E 2
Y O U R C H A M B E R C O N N E C T I O N
OFFICE STAFF
Lara Vermillion
President
Shannon Bray
Director of Special Events
Pat Larkin
Director of Membership
Sara Vanderpool
Director of Communications
New Members It Works! Global
Renee Toynton
1410 S Home Avenue
Independence, MO 64052
(816) 804-0402
www.reneetoynton.myitworks.com
Health & Wellness
Sponsored by Ron Durant (e-Nertia Marketing)
Funtastic Balloon Creations
Randy Harbin
1406 NW Persimmons Drive
Grain Valley, MO 64029
(816) 598-0690
www.funtasticballooncreations.com
Balloons & Party Supplies
Sponsored by Galyna Saltkovska
(Blue Springs Dentistry)
The Chamber office has
begun accepting booth
applications for the 2015
Blue Springs Fall Fun
Festival September 18-20.
There are still sponsorship
opportunities available,
contact the Chamber office
at (816) 229-8558 for more
information.
Certified Transmission
Scott Thibault
527 SW State Route 7
Blue Springs, MO 64014
(816) 245-4500
www.certifiedtransmission.com
Auto Repair/Services
Sponsored by Bill Haney
(Express Employment Professionals)
Fazolis
Angela Morgan
810 US Highway 40
Blue Springs, MO 64015
(816) 220-1680
www.fazolis.com
Restaurant & Food
Culture Index
James Hayworth
1007 NW Cedar Lane
Grain Valley, MO 64029
(816) 547-5899
www.cindexinc.com
Business Consulting
Bill West Roofing Inc.
Your local roofing company
for over 37 years.
816-229-5215
billwestroofing.com
Please Remember! The Chamber would like to remind you that if you will be
attending a breakfast, a luncheon and/or a reception to RSVP to
the events. These events are based upon table settings and head
counts. While the venues try to accommodate additional guests
at the time of the events, it does delay service to others who
have RSVPed to the events. Please register for these events
online at www.BlueSpringsChamber.com or by calling the
Chamber office at (816) 229-8558. Thank you in advance for
your help and understanding.
P A G E 3
UMB Bank—East
Merle Norman Cosmetics
Centerpoint Medical Center
Wesley L. Christian, DDS
ABWA Dynamic Connections Chapter
Blue Springs Pediatrics
Blue Springs Women’s Civic Club
H&R Block—South 7 Highway
Truman Heritage Habitat ReStore
Blue Springs Citizen’s Police Academy Alumni
Vernon Graphics & Promotions
Zucca & Daughters & Sons Roofing Co., Inc.
The Millay Group
Pointe of Hope Lutheran Church
The Cake Pan
Aldi, Inc.
Adams Pointe Golf Club
State Farm Insurance —Shipman
Midwest Auto Service
Adams Pointe Conference Center
Membership
Renewals
CPros, Inc.
McCarthy Blue Springs Hyundai
Business Assistance
Eastland Community Foundation
CEI
Ecto Development Corporation
Fort Osage Career
A Minor Adjustment
Meyers Funeral Chapel
Cavanaugh Pet Hospital
Incite International, Inc.
Applebee’s
8 1/2 x 11, single sided, white 80# gloss stock,
minimum of 100 copies, single original
no bleed, camera ready artwork required
Offer expires 5/31/2015. Some restrictions may apply.
Not valid with any other offer. Limit 1 coupon per customer. Coupon must be presented at time of order.
Chamber Member Coupon
DIGITAL
COLOR
COPIES
Your Business Solution
816-228-7181
1201 W. Main Street
Blue Springs, Missouri
Monday — Friday 8am — 5pm
each
P A G E 4
We Are Active!
New Members (continued)
2014 CHAMBER
AWARD WINNERS
Y O U R C H A M B E R C O N N E C T I O N
Ed “Doc” Golden (Blue Springs Citizens Police
Academy Alumni Association)
Outstanding Citizen
Lunar Bowl Business of the Year
Jennifer Rankin (CARSTAR—Blue Springs)
Recruiting
Connector of the Year
Loretta Polzin (AFS Insurance)
Retention
Connector of the Year
April might mean showers for some, but for our
enthusiastic young professionals networking group,
genbluesprings, it meant an informative BYOB meeting
at Chick-Fil-A and a fun-tastic social hour at Side Pockets. The genbluesprings calendar also
included a weekend of community service. They participated in the project hosted by the
Chamber's LEADership Class, where volunteers helped with spring cleaning around the
community.
Coming up, the group plans on hosting a BYOB meeting at the Chamber Office on May 5,
volunteering at the Chamber’s 30th Annual Golf Tournament on May 8, and for the third year in a
row, will help collect votes at the upcoming Dancing with the Chamber Stars event on May 21.
Plus, three genbluesprings members will be competing in this years dancing event. Break-A-Leg
Cindy Shrout, Dyan Herdzina, and Rebeca Swank!
St. Mary’s Manor
111 Mock Avenue
Blue Springs, MO 64014
(816) 228-5655
GAGE Center
Karla Grimes
1101 NW Jefferson
Blue Springs, MO 64015
(816) 229-7775
www.gagecenter.com
Gymnastics
Sponsored by Galyna Saltkovska
(Blue Springs Dentistry)
Blue Springs Dental Arts
Amy Fitzner
1212 SW Luttrell, Suite D
Blue Springs, MO 64015
(816) 229-7267
www.bluespringsdentalarts.com
Dentist
Gigi’s Cupcakes
Angel Von
483 NE Coronado Drive
Blue Springs, MO 64014
(816) 298-1036
www.gigiscupcakes.com
Restaurant & Food
Young Living Essential Oils, Vicki Hillen
Vicki Hillen
25707 E 32nd Terrace Court
Blue Springs, MO 64015
(816) 719-0842
www.myoilsite.com/vicki-hillen
Health & Wellness
Sponsored by Darla Pennington (PennTech, Inc.)
Massage Luxe
Abhiqna Velauapudi
1208 NE Coronado Drive
Blue Springs, MO 64014
(816) 229-5893
www.massageluxe.com
Massage Therapy
Certapro Painters of Northern Jackson
County
Ramiro Cruz
34506 E Shores Road
Lone Jack, MO 64070
(816) 305-6494
www.northern-jackson-countycertapro.com
Painting & Home Remodeling
Sponsored by Jennifer Splittorff (Vernon Graphics
& Promotions)
P A G E 5
Friday, March 27
Dog Obedience Group
3707 NW 37th Street
Blue Springs, MO 64015
(816) 228-4567
Ribbon Cuttings
Monday, March 30
Express Employment Professionals
1739 NW Burdett Crossing
Blue Springs, MO 64015
(816) 229-5627
Monday, April 20
The Playground Dive Shop
514 North State Route 7, Suite C
Blue Springs, MO 64014
(816) 220-7529
Wednesday, April 15
The Parkway Senior Living
550 NE Napoleon Drive
Blue Springs, MO 64014
(816) 228-8866
P A G E 6
Member News The Blue Springs 8 Theatre will be offering a FREE Kid’s Summer Movie Series. Movies will run June 1
to August 6, Monday thru Thursday at 10am and 12:30pm. Plus, a $6 kid combo will be offered at the
concession stand. Stop by the Box Office for a full list of this summer’s movies.
The Blue Springs Farmers’ Market kicks-off the season on Saturday, May 2 in the Municipal Parking
Lot located one block south of 11th & Main Street in Downtown Blue Springs. The market is open every
Saturday from then until the last Saturday in October from 7am to Noon. They offer buyers homegrown
fruits, vegetables, flowers, meats, and items that are grown or made by hand.
2015 Scholarship Recipients A benefit of your membership with the Chamber is a scholarship
program for college bound students. The Blue Springs Chamber of
Commerce awarded four academic scholarships to graduating
seniors from three Blue Springs High Schools and one from
another area district. Applicants must have had at least one
parent or guardian, or the student, who is employed by a
member of the Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce. Applicants
were evaluated based upon:
A strong work ethic
A student who shows extraordinary determination in
overcoming adverse circumstances to further their
educational pursuits
A commitment to community involvement
A pursuit of growth and improvement in all areas
The winners of the 2015 Academic Scholarships are (photos to the
right in the following order):
Alexandra Sirna (BSHS),
Nathan Arnold (BSSHS),
Leslie Venegas (Valley View High School),
& Amanda Findora (Odessa High School).
Y O U R C H A M B E R C O N N E C T I O N
Thank you Senator Roy Blunt (pictured left) for attending our April Legislative Breakfast!
Make plans now to attend our next Legislative Breakfast to find out what happened during the
session and ask questions of your legislators.
Legislative Breakfast sponsored by CPros, Inc.
Friday, June 5 at 7:30am
Adams Pointe Conference Center (1400 NE Coronado Drive)
Cost: $17 per member / $22 per non-member
Reservations can be made online at www.BlueSpringsChamber.com. Payment may be made prior
to the breakfast, online and at the door. Cash, check or credit card are accepted. The
Governmental Relations Committee Meetings will be held following the breakfasts.
Thank You Senator Blunt
P A G E 7 2015 Board of Directors
Carol Baker, Chair of the Board,
KCP&L
Mark Whitlow, Chair Elect, Office
Products Alliance
Yvonne Hall, Sec/Treasurer,
Blue Ridge Bank & Trust
Dyan Herdzina, Vice Chair of
Business Support & Promotion,
Oswald Roam Rew & Fry LLC
Jon Burke, Vice Chair of Leadership
& Community Development,
Metropolitan Community College—
Blue River
Jacqueline Reed, Vice Chair of
Member Events & Services, Mid-
Continent Public Library
Rachel Hummel, Chair Emeritus,
Individual
Christine Cates, City of Blue Springs
Kerry DeHaan, DeHaan Remodeling
Inc.
Stacey Edwards, Individual
Trisha Kennedy, Kennedy’s Custom
Jewelers
Tom Meyer, Meyer Music
Joe Ohmes, Haldex Corporation
Carl Scarborough, CJCFPD
Annette Seago, Blue Springs R-IV
School District
Gary Showalter, Individual
Linda Smith, St. Mary’s Medical
Center
Brien Starner, Blue Springs Economic
Development Corporation
Rebeca Swank, Foster Dental Care
May 1 Business & Breakfast in 60, 7:30am, Adams Pointe Conference Center (1400 NE Coronado Dr), $17 per member/$22 per non-member
May 1 Meet Me for Lunch, 11am, Clancy’s Café & Pub (800 NW South Outer Ro)
May 1 Buy Blue Springs Day, 4pm, Hy-Vee Food & Drug Store (625 W US Hwy 40)
May 2 How to Open & Grow a Business in Blue Springs, 10am, Mid-Continent Public Library—North Branch (850 NW Hunter Dr)
May 5 genbluesprings BYOBreakfast Meeting, 8am, Chamber Office
May 6 Executive Committee, 8am, Chamber Office
May 7 DWTCS Committee Meeting, 2pm, Blue Springs School District Administration Office (1801 NW Vesper)
May 8 Blue Springs Chamber Golf Tournament, 8am Registration & Breakfast, 9am Shotgun Start, Adams Pointe Golf Club (1601 RD Mize Rd)
May 12 Buy Blue Springs/Visitors’ Task Force Meeting, 8am, Chamber Office
May 14 Board of Directors Meeting, 7:45am, Chamber Office
May 15 Connectors’ Meeting & Breakfast —New Membership, 8am, Hy-Vee Food & Drug Store (625 W US Hwy 40)
May 19 Power Hour—Motivation Through Management presented by Karel Murray (author of multiple books and Online Newsletter—Think Forward), 8:30am, Chamber Office
May 20 Connectors’ Meeting—Member Retention, 8am, Chamber Office
May 21 Monthly Luncheon Dancing with the Chamber Stars sponsored by Foster Dental Care, 10:45am Registration Begins, 11am, Adams Pointe Conference Center (1400 NE Coronado Dr), $30 per person or $370 per table of 10 May 21 Dancing with the Chamber Stars is hosting “The After Party” for All to Attend (see details below), 4pm to 8pm, Aquaint Gathering (512 Capelle St, Grain Valley, MO), $10 per person
May 25 Chamber Office Closed—Memorial Day
May 27 Financial Oversight Committee, 8am, Chamber Office
May 28 Fall Fun Festival Committee Meeting, Noon, Chamber Office At the time of publication, all meeting dates, times and locations are correct. However, meeting times and dates can sometimes change
unexpectedly. Please call the office if you have questions about any meeting or event. Events with meals require 24 hour advance cancellation notice. There is a fee of $5.00 for meal invoicing. If the R-IV School District cancels school, morning meetings of the
Chamber are cancelled.
MAY 2015 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Hy– Vee Food & Drug Store
625 West US Highway 40
Blue Springs, MO 64014
(816) 224-4288
presents
The After Party
Thursday, May 21
4pm to 8pm
Aquaint Gathering (512 Capelle Street, Grain Valley, MO)
$10 per person
Everyone Welcomed!
For tickets, visit or call the Chamber Office
(816) 229-8558
Be prepared for May 21...
1000 W Main Street
Blue Springs, MO 64015
Phone: (816) 229-8558
Fax: (816) 229-1244
www.BlueSpringsChamber.com
www.BuyBlueSprings.com
www.BlueSpringsFallFestival.com
www.DiscoverBlueSprings.com
B L U E S P R I N G S C H A M B E R O F
C O M M E R C E M I S S I O N S T A T E M E N T
To promote, develop and facilitate a
strong economic environment in which the
business community can grow and
prosper.
PRSRT STD
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID PERMIT NO. 161
BLUE SPRINGS
MISSOURI 64015 The Chamber’s Monthly Luncheon will be held on
Thursday, May 21, at Adams Pointe Conference
Center from 11am to 1pm. Reserve Now!
Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce & Foster Dental Care present the 2015...
