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Power Up with Power Hours “Power Hour,” a free educational session geared towards business and professional development, is in its 4th year.
Power Hour is held on the third Tuesday of every month, from 8:30am to 9:30am at the Blue Springs Chamber of
Commerce office (1000 West Main Street). Each session is a different topic, so you can attend each month or only
those sessions most pertaining to you and your field. Listed below are the dates and topics/presenters of the next
few sessions, For a full description of each topic and presenter as well as additional sessions visit
www.BlueSpringsChamber.com.
February 16:
There is No Second Chance to Make a Good First Impression
presented by Paulette Crawford (KC Chapter SCORE)
March 15:
Boost Your Booth—Getting the Most out of Your Tradeshow
Booth with Face-to-Face Marketing presented by
Jeff Meyer (AdTrends Advertising, Inc.)
Thank You!
I N S I D E T H I S
I S S U E :
The Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce would like to thank our 54th Annual Awards Banquet Sponsors,
Corporate Tables, and Corporate Seat Sponsors.
February’s Monthly Luncheon
The State of the City by Mayor Carson Ross
Sponsored by:
Blue Springs Economic Development Corporation
Thursday, February 18
Adams Pointe Conference Center (1400 NE Coronado Drive)
11:30am Registration Begins, 11:45am Buffet Opens, Noon Program Begins
$20 per member / $25 per non-member RSVP by Tuesday, February 16
Register online at www.BlueSpringsChamber.com
24 Hour advance notice is required on meal cancellations.. There is a $5 fee for meal invoicing.
Adams Pointe Conference Center
AFS Insurance
Bank 21
Blue Springs Dentistry
Blue Springs R-IV School District
Blue Springs Rotary
Central Bank of the Midwest
Central Jackson County Fire
Protection District
City of Blue Springs
CPros, Inc.
Crossroads Hospice
DataPros, LLC
Foster Dental Care
Haldex Corporation
Lunar Bowl
MCC-Blue River
Meyers Funeral Chapel
Office Products Alliance
Oswald Roam Rew & Fry LLC
Parkway Plumbing
Print Graphics
St. Mary’s Manor
St. Mary’s Medical Center
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
genbluesprings, the Chamber's Young Professional Networking group, has a lot of exciting
activities planned for the 2016 year. After all the fun that was had at the 54th Annual Banquet in
January, the group will keep the energy and momentum going with a full social calendar and
quarterly community service projects. Chamber members are invited to join genbluesprings at
their next BYOBreakfast meeting on February 2 at Sandy's Restaurant (1428 US Hwy 40, Blue
Springs, MO) beginning at 8am. Also, look for more information in February for this month’s
Happy Hour.
If your restaurant or business is interested in hosting genbluesprings, let us know! We are eager
to connect with Chamber members.
Wash House
Ed Reese
410 SW State Route 7
Blue Springs, MO 64014
(816) 988-7775
Laundry Service
MW Library Solutions
Marya Welch
1018 SW Primrose Court
Grain Valley, MO 64029
(816) 582-3969
www.mwlibrarysolutions.com
Business Consulting
Sponsored by Debra Weilbacher (Business
Assistance & ABWA Dynamic Connections)
It’s Hopping with genbluesprings
Thank you genbluesprings for
hosting the cocktail hour before
54th Annual Banquet in January!
P A G E 3
Steven C. Krueger Legal Services LLC
Christine’s Salon
Summit Media Solutions
Fish Window Cleaning
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites
US Bank
Brown’s Furniture
State Farm-Robert Watson
Hope House
AAMCO Transmission
First Mortgage Solutions
Sinclair’s Restaurant
Encore Web Works, Inc.
Indian Mix Grill
Mid-Continent Public Library-North Branch
Mid-Continent Public Library-South Branch
CommunityAmerica Credit Union
Lawton Publishing
Blue Springs Economic Development Corp.
Central Jackson County Fire Protection Dist.
America’s Community Bank
MC Power Company, Inc.
Membership
Renewals Bill West Roofing Inc.
Your local roofing company
for over 37 years.
816-229-5215
billwestroofing.com
Promotional Opportunities in 2016
GREAT Sponsorship Opportunities for 2016 are still
available! For a complete packet or to sign up, contact
Shannon Bray at the Chamber office at (816) 229-8558
or via email at [email protected]. You
will not want to miss these GREAT opportunities to
market your company or organization to Blue Springs
and surrounding communities.
P A G E 4
Due This Month… Scholarship Applications
Legislative Breakfast
Y O U R C H A M B E R C O N N E C T I O N
St. Mary’s Manor
111 Mock Avenue
Blue Springs, MO 64014
(816) 228-5655
The Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce will award four academic
scholarships to college bound graduating seniors in each of the three Blue
Springs High Schools and one from another area district. Applicants must
have at least one parent or guardian who is employed by a Blue Springs
Chamber of Commerce member business or organization.
Applicants will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
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
For more details and application form call the Chamber office at (816) 229-8558, or visit
www.BlueSpringsChamber.com under “Your Chamber” tab. Applications are due Friday,
February 26, 2016, to the student’s high school.
Attend to find out what is happening during this session and ask questions of your legislators.
Legislative Breakfast sponsored by CPros, Inc.
Friday, February 5 at 7:30am
Adams Pointe Conference Center
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. Mark your calendars for future
sessions on March 4, April 1, and June 3.
The first Governmental Relations Committee Meeting will be held on Friday, February 5 beginning at
8:30am (following the Legislative Breakfast) at Adams Pointe Conference Center. There is no cost to
attend this meeting. Future meetings will be held on March 4, April 1, and June 3.
Governmental Relations
P A G E 5
Business License Renewals Due by March 1
The City of Blue Springs would like to remind Blue Springs, MO, business owners that the annual
business license application, payment and accompanying documents are due by March 1, 2016.
Most businesses are required to have a business license to operate in Blue Springs. Annual business
licenses start at $50 and expire at the end of February. New businesses, existing businesses or
businesses changing their location, name or legal structure are required to submit a completed
business license application form. They must also include payment and accompanying documents to
the Business Services Division located at 903 West Main Street, Blue Springs, MO, by March 1, 2016.
The City of Blue Springs regulates specific types of businesses to maintain the health, safety and
general welfare of the community. The City’s application and renewals process ensures that specific
businesses are in compliance with zoning and building codes, fire safety and insurance regulations,
up-to-date on certifications, and meet workers compensation guidelines.
Failure to file and make payment by March 1, 2016, will result in penalties and interest being assessed.
Business owners can find more information about
the City’s licensing process by visiting
www.bluespringsgov.com/businesslicense or by
calling the Business Services Division at
(816) 228-0131.
This article printed with the permission of the City of Blue Springs.
Tryouts will be held on March 9, 2016, starting at 5pm at the Blue Springs Civic Center
(located in Blue Springs High School, 2000 NW Ashton Drive)
May 19 Adams Pointe Conference Center
11am to 1pm
presented by:
P A G E 6
Member News Miller Theatres is the new owner of the Blue Springs 8 Theatre.
Cotton Sivils, Director of Hillcrest Transitional Housing of Eastern Jackson County, was
presented with the Humanitarian of the Year Award during the City of Independence—Human Relations
Commission’s Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration in January.
JobOne has launched a new website www.job1one.org. This up-to-date site was created with simplicity
and ease in mind, and a goal of improving communications and attracting new customers and friends.
Now through the end of February, delight your senses with Missouri’s Wildlife Portraits by wildlife
photographer Michael Talley on display at Burr Oak Woods Conservation Center Tuesday-Friday
7am to 6pm and Saturday 8am to 5pm.
The WeddingWire Couples Choice Award recognized Village Gardens as one of the top five percent
of florist in the Kansas City area from local wedding professionals from the WeddingWire Network.
The all new, mobile responsive site for Zucca & Daughters & Sons Roofing Company, Inc. have
an all new mobile responsive
StandUp Blue Springs celebrated its 14th Anniversary of being in Blue Springs this past January.
Congratulations to 13 Blue Springs South High School Graphic Design Students. They each
received a $25.00 gift card, certificate of participation, and two calendars. Their designs are featured in
the Print Graphics’ 2016 wall calendar. They exceeded expectations as they learned new techniques
and met a deadline. Print Graphics would like to send a special Thank You to Darla Phillips, their
instructor, as well as the Blue Springs School District
BSSD Radio (www.bssdradio.net) and BSSD TV (http://www.bssdradio.net/#!bssd-tv/clg4)
celebrated its 6th Anniversary this past January.
2014 CHAMBER
AWARD WINNERS
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
Y O U R C H A M B E R C O N N E C T I O N
P A G E 7 2016 Board of Directors
Mark Whitlow, Chair of the Board,
Office Products Alliance
Yvonne Hall, Chair Elect, Blue Ridge
Bank & Trust Co.
Rebeca Swank, Sec/Treasurer,
Foster Dental Care
Ron Baker Vice Chair of Business
Support & Promotion, Saint Luke’s
East Hospital
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
Dante Cosentino, Price Chopper
Kerry DeHaan, DeHaan Remodeling
Inc.
Stacey Edwards, Individual
Dyan Herdzina, Oswald Roam Rew
& Fry LLC
Mike Hilker, Blue Springs Ford Sales
Kim Nakahodo, City of Blue Springs
Trisha Kennedy, Kennedy’s Custom
Jewelers
Tom Meyer, Meyer Music
Glen Nash, Blue Springs Christian
Church
Carl Scarborough, CJCFPD
Annette Seago, Blue Springs R-IV
School District
Linda Smith, St. Mary’s Medical
Center
Eric Sporing, US Bank-North
Brien Starner, Blue Springs Economic
Development Corporation
February 2 genbluesprings BYOBreakfast Meeting, 8am, Sandy’s Restaurant (1428 SW US Hwy 40)
February 2 Ribbon Cutting, 11:30am, Innovators Prep Academy (3605 NW Valley View)
February 3 Executive Committee, 8am, Chamber Office
February 4 SCORE Counseling, Noon-4pm, Chamber Office
February 4 Ribbon Cutting, 4pm, Howard L. Brown Public Safety Building (1100 SW Smith Street)
February 5 Legislative Breakfast sponsored by CPros, Inc., 7:30am, Adams Pointe Conference Center (1400 NE Coronado Drive), $17 per member/ $22 per non-member
February 5 Governmental Relations, 8:30am, Adams Pointe Conference Center (1400 NE Coronado Drive)
February 9 Buy Blue Springs/Visitors’ Task Force Meeting, 8am, Chamber Office
February 10 Golf Committee Meeting—BYOLunch, Noon, Chamber Office
February 11 Board of Directors, 7:45am, Chamber Office
February 15 Chamber Office Closed—President’s Day
February 16 Power Hour: There is No Second Chance to Make a Good First Impression presented Paulette Crawford (KC Chapter SCORE), 8:30am, Chamber Office
February 17 LEADership Blue Springs, All Day Event, Day at the Capitol
February 18 Monthly Luncheon sponsored by the Blue Springs Economic Development Corporation—Program: State of the City presented by Mayor Carson Ross, 11:30am Registration Begins, 11:45am Buffet Opens, Noon Program Begins, Adams Pointe Conference Center (1400 NE Coronado Drive), $20 per member/ $25 per non-member
February 23 Connectors’ Meeting, 8am, Chamber Office
February 23 Meet Me for Lunch, 11am, Tony’s Restaurant (1711 SW State Route 7)
February 24 Financial Oversight Committee, 8am, 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.
FEBRUARY 2016 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Hy– Vee Food & Drug Store
625 West US Highway 40
Blue Springs, MO 64014
(816) 224-4288
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: The State of the
City by Mayor Carson Ross, will be held on
Thursday, February 18, at Adams Pointe
Conference Center.
2014 Business of the Year
Want to Help? Operation Connect going on Now
through February 12
Operation Connect is the hand delivery of the NEW 2016 Blue Springs Chamber Membership
Directory & Resource Guide to all Chamber members. It is a great
opportunity to meet other members, increase business contacts, and help the Chamber.
If you are interested in participating, please contact Pat Larkin at the Chamber
office (816) 229-8558 or via email at [email protected].
