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LEE’S SUMMIT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE • 220 SE MAIN STREET, LEE’S SUMMIT, MO 64063 • 816.524.2424 • LSCHAMBER.COM
President’s Update Chamber Lives Up to Tagline: Business in Motion
2011 has been a year of moving forward and keeping business in motion for the Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce. This year the Chamber has launched a new website, Chamber Leads Groups, Chamber 101: Get Plugged In and a smartphone app. The Chamber staff is continually working to help member businesses, and Lee’s Summit as a whole, to thrive and prosper.
On January 1, 2011, the new lschamber.com went live. The fresh, new, vibrant look allows for easy navigation and high visibility of Chamber members. Additional features of the site include a Chamber Events Calendar, Community Calendar of Events, membership information, health care directory, press room, general information about Lee’s Summit and much more. I invite all Lee’s Summit residents and our members, when looking for a product or service, to visit our website (or smartphone app) and select a Chamber member.
The Chamber is proud to offer two new programs to our members this year, Chamber 101: Get Plugged In and Chamber Leads Groups. Chamber 101 teaches our members (new and existing) how to get the most bang for their buck and how to put their business in motion by plugging into all the programs and services the Chamber has to offer. Our new Chamber Leads Groups serve as a credible and legitimate source to gain business leads and referrals.
May 5, 2011, we held a party to launch our highly anticipated LS Chamber app. Our smartphone app is available as a free download for all iPhone and Android users. Other phones, such as Blackberry, can access the app by using the web address lschamber.mobi. Our app is not only useful for our members, but the community as a whole. For example, if you are looking for some weekend fun just click the app and
I invite all Lee’s Summit residents and our members, when looking for a product or service, to visit our website or app and select a Chamber member.
Recess for Sucess 2NuVal Program 2Member News 3Oktoberfest 4Email Archiving 5Sustainability Fair 6New Members 6Golf Recap 7 July Calendar 8
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~Nancy Bruns, President
The problems of starting a business can be solved as easily as reciting the ABC’s. Taking a business to the next level can be just as simple. Within the StartKC web-based platform, every obstacle has a solution. Come find out how this new, exciting and very productive system will transform your business to be the best it can be. Who knew that the solutions to running a company could be as simple as A…B…C…
Register for this free seminar online at lschamber.com under the Chamber Events tab.
Start KC & IntelAchieve: A Revolutionary Internet-Based Platform to Assist Business Owners in Achieving SuccessJuly 12, 2011 • 3:30–4:30 p.m. • John Knox Village, Manhattan Room
Presenters: Seth Meinzen & Mark Brigman, StartKC Sponsor: Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies & Development, University of Central Missouri
OFFICERS Lynn Hinkle, Chair Great Southern BankDiane Forte, Chair-ElectDean’s Trophies, Shirts & AwardsDamond Boatwright, TreasurerLee’s Summit Medical CenterMark Parrish, Chair EmeritisMissouri Association of Trial Attorneys
VICE CHAIRS Melinda Hadley-deBoer, Membership DevelopmentThe Culture CoachesGeoff Hill, Community DevelopmentAircraft Electronics AssociationCarolyn McKnight, Economic DevelopmentUniversity of Central Missouri
BOARD MEMBERS John BeaudoinLee’s Summit JournalBill BairdInfinity RealtyMichael BlauFarmers Insurance & Financial ServicesCarole CulbertsonCulbertson Properties Management, LLCVicky CundiffTurf’s Up-Weed ManJulie DoaneMissouri Central Credit UnionBob GlaserSummit Bank of Kansas CityRodney McBrideJohn Knox VillageJane MonroeGomer’s Fine Wine & SpiritsDr. Emmanuel NgomsiAll World Languages & CulturesRobert Pendland CE2L-Certified Energy/Environmental LabsDebbie StarkeEastland Community FoundationJoe StasiSaint Luke’s East-Lee’s SummitDeborah 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
2011 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Chamber Monthly Membership Luncheon • July 15, 2011
NuVal puts you one step closer to the NuYOU! We all know label-reading can be monotonous, let Michelle show you the easy way. Michelle Arasim-Diekmann is a registered Dietitian at Hy-Vee.
Reservations can be made online at lschamber.com under the Chamber Events tab, or by calling 816.524.2424. Deadline to RSVP is July 13 at noon. Registration is required.
Sponsor: Lee’s Summit Journal
Nutrition Made EasyParadise Park, Inc. • 11:30 a.m. • 1021 NE Colbern Rd
you can view a complete list of Lee’s Summit community events. We take pride in leading the Kansas City region with this new technology!
Of course the Chamber continues to provide the services that our members have come to expect. Some examples include our educational programming, networking events, legislative representation/lobbying, annual trip to Jefferson City and much more.
This is just a quick look at what the Chamber has been up to this year. To
learn more about our many programs and events, visit lschamber.com or call 816.524.2424. I also welcome you to stop by our office at 220 SE Main Street.
You can find us on facebook at facebook.com/lsummitchamber and on twitter at twitter.com/lsummitchamber. The Chamber also has a YouTube channel and LinkedIn group.
Nancy Bruns, CCE Lee’s Summit Chamber President
President’s Update from page 1
July 12, 2011 • 3:30–4:30 p.m. • John Knox Village, Manhattan Room
Presenters: Seth Meinzen & Mark Brigman, StartKC Sponsor: Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies & Development, University of Central Missouri
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]
Lee’s Summit Journal was Named Newspaper of the Year
The Lee’s Summit Journal was named Newspaper of the Year Saturday at the annual Heart of America awards, an awards ceremony for regional media outlets hosted by the Kansas City Press Club, the local chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.
The Newspaper of the Year designation was bestowed upon the Journal as the publication that earned the most
points during the individual award presentations, regardless of circulation or size.
The Journal took home 29 individual awards, including seven first place awards.
Journal Publisher John Beaudoin said he was exuberant for his newspaper team following the announcement.
“This really is a culmination of more than a year of reorganization, a complete newspaper redesign and a re-focus on reporting the news in Lee’s Summit,” he said. “I could not be more proud of my team for capturing this honor. And more importantly, what we will continue to strive for in the coming months as Newspaper of the Year.”
Saint Luke’s East–Lee’s Summit announces $68 million expansion plans
Saint Luke’s East-Lee’s Summit is embarking on a $68 million expansion to its hospital and campus to include 182,000 square feet of new construction and 58 new hospital beds (with shell space for 52 more). The expansion will include:
Construction of “Building F” hospital (90,000 square feet):• First floor: Medical office space
and the future home of Saint Luke’s Cancer Institute
• Second floor: New space for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
• Third floor: Mechanical space• Fourth floor: New, dedicated
Surgical Intensive Care Unit including 16 new beds equipped with the Saint Luke’s eICU
• Fifth floor: Shell space for future clinical services
Emergency Department expansion: Ten beds (5,000 square feet) will be added to the Emergency Department, for a total of 28.
Surgical Services expansion: Additional operating room capacity (11,000 square feet).
Construction of the hospital’s fifth floor: The fifth floor (55,000 square feet) will have the capacity to house 60 beds; 30 beds on the north side will be finished, leaving shell space for the remaining 30
Finishing the second floor of the
Diagnostic Center: The Diagnostic Center’s second floor and the medical office space in Building F will add 21,000 square feet
Parking: Two additional surface lots and a two-story parking deck will be added, for a total of 300 new parking spaces
The NICU and Emergency Department projects will be finished first, with an expected completion date of early 2012. The remaining projects are expected to be completed by mid-2013.
In addition, the hospital’s growth will add at least 125 jobs to the Lee’s Summit community.
Gary Walker Named 2011 Missouri Small Business Person of the Year
Magic Touch Cleaning CEO Gary Walker has been selected by the U.S. Small Business Administration as the 2011 Missouri Small Business Person of the Year.
The award is selected annually by the Small Business Administration based on growth in sales or unit volume, increases in the number of employees, financial strength, product or service innovation, and evidence of significant contributions to the community. Walker received the award at a ceremony held in Washington, D.C., alongside fellow winners from all 50 states and U.S. Territories.
Walker co-founded Magic Touch Cleaning with his wife, Trish Walker, in 1992.
Based in Lee’s Summit, Magic Touch Cleaning is a leading commercial cleaning company on the forefront of green cleaning products and techniques. The company cleans more than 170 area businesses.
RENEWALSMetcalf Bank-291 Highway 26Time Warner Cable 25Twin Lakes Insurance Agency 24Midwest Tire and Service, Inc. 23Custard’s Last Stand 22The Dodig Law Firm LLC 16Attic Storage of Lee’s Summit 15Langsford Funeral Home 15Beacon Press 13KC Metro Insurance Agency 13Metcalf Bank-Woods Chapel 13Home Builders Association 12Blue Ridge Bank and Trust Co.-Chipman 9Chartwell Realty-Ronda Marchant 8DVA Enterprises, Inc. 8Grass Pad, Inc. 8Summit Collision Center, Inc. 8Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC-Dennis Bacon 8Aztec Signs and Designs 7Brancato’s Party & Tent Rental 7Hawthorn Bank-Lee’s Summit 7Reece & Nichols Realtors-Vicki Cox 7Cartridge World-Lee’s Summit 6Metcalf Bank-Oldham 6SERC Physical & Hand Therapy 6Allied Global Services 4Arvest Bank 4Commerce Bank, N.A.-150 Highway 4Sterling Deaerator Company 4Lee’s Summit Subaru 4American Waste Systems, Inc. 3Maryanne Z. Anderson 3B Positively Promoting U, inc. 3Summit Art & IEAHA (Equine Art) 3Waldo Pizza 3WITEC, LLC-Whatever It Takes 3 Electrical Contractors Xtreme Family Fitness & Gymnastics 3Camron L. Hoorfar, Attorney at Law 2Casburn & Company CPAs 2Creative Planning 2Houlihan’s Lee’s Summit 2Logic Financial, Inc. 2Neighborhood Café 2SureWest 2Waddell & Reed-James & Stringberg 2Coffeen Fricke & Associates, Inc. 1Double C Industries, Inc. 1Gail’s Harley-Davidson 1Heartland Companies, Inc. 1Jos. A. Bank Clothiers, Inc. 1Next Door Pizza and Pub 1Rumors Steakhouse 1Summit Resources MO 1The Spa at Aurora Highlands 1Verity Valuation, LLC 1
This highly anticipated community event is just around the corner, and NOW is the time to get involved!
As members of the Chamber, a number of sponsorship packages are available to you that are not open to the public. Take advantage of the opportunity to market your business, and support the biggest Chamber fundraiser of the year.
There are sponsorship levels of all sizes to accommodate every business. To receive an
electronic sponsorship packet just email Chrissy Symes, [email protected].
Kids Street booth applications and details are now available online at lsoktoberfest.com. This unique opportunity provides you with an affordable way to interact with the public in your very own booth.
With over 75,000 expected attendees over
the weekend, can your business really afford not to be a part of this amazing event?
For additional information about the festival visit, lsoktoberfest.com.
Oktoberfest is Coming Soon!September 23-24 in Downtown Lee’s Summit
2011
Join fellow members on July 14 for a Chamber After Hours at the 3rd & Grand Professional Building, from 4:30–6 p.m. Assorted food and drinks will be available and great giveaways.
Our hosts for the evening include Infinity Realty, One Stop Handyman Shop, Brent Thompson
CPA, Alpha Mortgage and Alpha Title.
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 under the Calendar of Events tab.
CitizenshipLee’s Summit CARES Character Trait of the MonthDisplaying allegiance to one’s country; actively and responsibly participating in the community.
• I vote in elections.
• I participate in community events.
• I am educated in the history of our nation, I do not take my rights for granted and I respect freedom of speech.
• I understand confidentiality is important to my company.
• I understand I represent not only myself, but my company when I attend professional events.
As a member of Saint Luke’s Health System and accredited as a Primary Stroke Center, patients needing heart or stroke care at Saint Luke’s East-Lee’s Summit have access to advanced protocols offering faster recovery times and fewer complications.
And we’re no. 1 in patient satisfaction.
Saint Luke’s Quality Care—Right Here at Home
CitizenshipLee’s Summit CARES Character Trait of the Month
Join members for a special Beach Party themed Chamber Before Hours on July 26 from 7:30–8:30 a.m. at Xtreme Family Fitness & Gymnastics. Everyone will receive a free one month fitness pass and one free personal training session.
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.
Welcome Items Needed for TeachersHelp welcome new LS teachers this year by donating goodie bag items. We are looking for 60 items each that the teachers can use in their classroom.
Please, no brochures, business cards or fliers.
This is a great way to promote your business and help our new teachers.
All donations should be received no later than July 22.
Contact Chrissy, [email protected], for more information.
Email ArchivingEmail archiving is becoming more important as businesses continue to use email as its major form of correspondence.
Email’s popularity is impacting businesses in many ways. The large volume of emails sent daily make it difficult for storage and accessibility. These same end users struggle with email quotas and find themselves spending hours managing mailbox capacity. In addition, new laws and regulations require access to historical emails.
So what does email archiving do for you? It manages old email in its archive which reduces storage costs on the email server. It is easily accessible as regular email while allowing you to keep years of emails easily at your fingertips. Legal
and compliance officers can access historical emails in the archive quickly for litigation and compliance purposes.
When looking at email archiving, there are two types of solutions. In-house and hosted solutions.
In-house: Installed on a dedicated server in the same data center as the email server. The email archiving server will access the email server locally for data capture. The archived email can be searched as many times as needed and are customizable and available from multiple vendors to support.
Hosted: This option is for customers who don’t wish to install their own solutions. For a monthly fee, a number of mailboxes can be archived off-site with no on-site setup required.
You can access archived emails via a web-based search application provided by the hosted service provider.
Make sure you consult an IT professional before choosing a solution that works for you.
By DJ Good, LK Communications Brought to you as a service of the Chamber’s Technology Committee
WELCOMENEWMEMBERSAd Vivum Anesthesiology PCPam Blake10950 GRANDVIEW, SUITE 34-200OVERLAND PARK, KS 66210(913) 381-5200 x 291F: (913) 381-3454E: [email protected]
Advanced Wound Care of Lee’s SummitMedical CenterJodi Pendleton600 NW MURRAY ROAD, # 108LEE'S SUMMIT, MO 64081(816) 525-3053F: (816) 525-3153E: [email protected]
Associated Plastic SurgeonsBecky Abts11501 GRANADA LANELEAWOOD, KS 66211(913) 451-3722E: [email protected]
Benefits DirectTim Puyear410 ARCHIBALD STREETKANSAS CITY, MO 64111(816) 756-1225F: (816) 841-3790E: [email protected]
Bleachers Bar & GrillCaralea Forbes210 SW GREENWICH DRIVELEE'S SUMMIT, MO 64082(816) 623-3410E: [email protected]
Brancato's CateringPhilip Wilson12416 GRANDVIEW ROADGRANDVIEW, MO 64030(816) 765-4707F: (816) 767-0844E: [email protected]
Brightergy SolarSusan Brown15209 W 99THLENEXA, KS 66219(913) 735-9733F: (888) 511-0822E: [email protected]
Jennifer Champion1306 NW HIDDEN RIDGE CIRCLEBLUE SPRINGS, MO 64015(913) 633-0004E: [email protected]
Elite Start PreschoolCindy Simmermon1905 SE LANGSFORD ROADLEE'S SUMMIT, MO 64063(816) 246-5052E: [email protected]
Goldblatt Industries, LLCDerek Seitz15785 S. KEELER TERRACEOLATHE, KS 66062(913) 563-5700F: (913) 631-2622E: [email protected]
Helping Hands Therapeutic Riding CenterVickie Likens31505 E. STRINGTOWN ROADGREENWOOD, MO 64034-9367(816) 697-5400F: (866) 956-3938E: [email protected]
Koehler Bortnick Team - Reece & NicholsMeri Conover4811 W 136TH STREETLEAWOOD, KS 66224(816) 769-0642E: [email protected]
Southern Care HospiceScott Meyer1240 NE WINDSOR DRIVELEE'S SUMMIT, MO 64086(816) 524-3663F: (816) 524-3669E: [email protected]
Summit Ridge Credit UnionBrenda Rempe3485 NE RALPH POWELL ROADLEE'S SUMMIT, MO 64064(816) 272-6160F: (816) 272-6266E: [email protected]
The City of Lee’s Summit, in participation with the Chamber and other environmental stakeholders, is hosting the 2nd Annual Green on Green Sustainability Fair on Saturday, October 8, 2011.
Green on Green features a moon walk for kids, a Shred Truck for shredding paper documents, musicians, Eco Elvis, over 30 vendor booths, an athletic shoe drive, as well as two children’s “hands-on” educational booths.
If your business is interested in exhibiting or sponsoring the day’s special events, please contact Kara Taylor, environmental programs coordinator, with the city at 816.969.1804 or [email protected]. Visit the Green on Green event webpage at cityofls.net/environment. The deadline for exhibitors and sponsors is August 1st.
Brought to you by the Chamber’s Business Sustainability Committee
Go Green at the Sustainability Fair
RIBBONCUTTINGS
Chamber Members celebrated a ribbon cutting with OxiArmor, Inc. Anti-Microbial Services.
Chamber members joined New View Interiors for a ribbon cutting at 400 SW Longview Blvd., Suite 105.
2011 Chamber Classic Golf Tournament Winners
A special thank you to the following businesses for making the event a great success!
2011
TITLE SPONSORSAurora Plastic Surgery Summit Publications
SUPER SPONSORSAmerican FoodserviceBank MidwestBank of Kansas City MortgageBank of Lee’s SummitBartlett & West Commerce BankCommunity Bank of Pleasant HillDiscover Vision Centers First Community BankGreat Southern BankHSMC CompaniesJohn Knox VillageKapke & Willerth, L.L.C.Lee’s Summit Dodge Chrysler Jeep NissanLee’s Summit Medical CenterMissouri Association of Trial AttorneysSaint Luke’s East-Lee’s SummitSprintSteppin’ Out-The Studio
SUPER SPONSORS Summit Bank of Kansas CitySummit Collision Center, Inc.The Wilson Group, Inc.TMC LakewoodUniversity of Central MissouriWal-Mart
SPONSORS DVA Enterprises, Inc.Lee’s Summit JournalMazuma Credit UnionMetcalf BankParadise Park, Inc.Parker Swearngin, LLP
STANDARD HOLE SPONSORS Central States Beverage CompanyParker Swearngin, L.L.P.Steppin’ Out-The Studio
GIVEAWAY BAG SPONSOR Hy-Vee East
CONTEST HOLE SPONSORSPutting Contest: Chinnery Evans & Nail, P.C.
Las Vegas: Bartlett & West
Longest Drive Contest: GracePointe Community Church
Tom Watson Contest: Residence Inn by Marriott-Independence
Hole-in-One Contest: Lee’s Summit Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep, Nissan
SNACK STOP SPONSORS Arvest Bank Ultreya Solutions Group
AWARDS LUNCHEON SPONSOR Kansas City Power & Light
BEVERAGE CART Rejuvenate
Flight A: The Wilson Group, Inc.Flight B: Mazuma Credit Union
July 6• 8 a.m., Technology Committee meeting, Depot• Noon, Ambassador Committee meeting, Depot
July 7• 8 a.m., Business Sustainability Committee meeting, Fire Station #2
July 12• Noon, Golf Task Force meeting, Depot• Noon, Ribbon Cutting-Elite Start Preschool, 1905 SE Langsford Rd• 3:30–4:30 p.m., Recess for Success, TOPIC: Start KC & IntelAchieve, Revolutionary Internet-based Platform to Assist Business Owners Achieve Success. PRESENTER: Seth Meinzen and Mark Brigman, StartKC SPONSOR: Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies & Development, University of Central Missouri. LOCATION: John Knox Village Manhattan Room.
July 14• 7:30 a.m., Executive Committee meeting, Depot• 8 a.m., Visitors Council meeting, Powell Gardens, 1609 NW US 50 HWY • 4:30 p.m., Chamber After Hours, 3rd & Grand Professional Building, 304 SE 3rd Street. Sponsored by: Infinity Realty, One Stop Handyman Shop, Brent Thompson CPA, Alpha Mortgage and Alpha Title.
July 15• 11:30 a.m., Monthly Membership Luncheon, PROGRAM: NuVal puts you just one step closer to the NuYOU! SPEAKER: Michelle Arasim-Diekmann, Registered Dietitian at Hy-Vee. SPONSOR: Lee’s Summit Journal. LOCATION: Paradise Park, Inc., 1021 NE Colbern Road.
July 19 • 8 a.m., Ribbon Cutting, Massage Heights, 970-D NW Blue Pkwy • 11:30 a.m., Business Development Council meeting, Depot
July 20• 8 a.m., Education Committee meeting, Steppin Out-The Studio • 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Fire Station #2 Open House, 2000 NE Rice Rd (dedication ceremony from 3–5 p.m.) • Noon, Board of Directors meeting, Lakewood Oaks Golf Club, 651 NE Saint Andrews Circle
July 21 • 7:30 a.m., Oktoberfest Committee meeting, Depot• 11 a.m., Ribbon Cutting-Lee’s Summit Dermatology Associates, P.C., 276 NE Tudor Rd • 4 p.m., Chamber Young Professionals Committee meeting, HSMC Companies, 3550 NE Ralph Powell Road • 4:30 p.m., Chamber Young Professionals Networking Event, HSMC Companies, 3550 NE Ralph Powell Road
July 22• 7:30 a.m., Governmental Relations Committee meeting, John Knox Village - Manhattan Room, Chipman Road & Jacob Drive
July 26• 7:30 a.m., Chamber Before Hours, Xtreme Family Fitness & Gymnastics, 725 NW Commerce Drive
July 27• Noon, Membership Committee meeting, Depot
RSVP for events online at lschamber.com
JULY 2011 CALENDAR
Current Resident
2011 PARTNERSGOLD
American FoodserviceGreat Southern Bank
Humana Health Plans, Inc.Kansas City Power & Light
Sprint
SILVERBank of Lee’s Summit
Discover Vision CentersDVA Enterprises, Inc.First Community Bank
HSMC CompaniesJohn Knox Village
Lee’s Summit Dodge, Chrysler, JeepMetcalf Bank
Missouri Association of Trial AttorneysParadise Park, Inc.
Saint Luke’s East – Lee’s Summit Summit Bank of Kansas City
Truman Medical Center LakewoodUniversity of Central Missouri
BRONZEAllee & Company, CPA, LLC
B Positively Promoting U, inc. Dean's Trophies, Shirts & Awards
Excel BankKC Metro Insurance Agency
Lee’s Summit JournalLee’s Summit Nissan
Mazuma Credit UnionMissouri Central Credit Union
Parker Swearngin, LLPPfizer Global Supply
STS-Summit Technical Solutions, LLCTechnology Plus, Inc.
The Wilson Group, Inc.Wal-Mart
