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1600 NE Coronado Dr.
Blue Springs, MO 64014 816-228-0210
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Upcoming Events 8:00 am Adams Poine Conf Ctr Blue Springs, MO 8:00 am to 11:30 am MCC Business & Tech Ctr Kansas City, MO 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm 850 N. Chipman Rd #54 Lee's Summit, MO 8:00 am to 5:00 pm University of Central MO Warrensburg, MO
5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
416 W. Maple Ave
Independence, MO 10:00 am or 6:00 pm Missouri Gas Energy Training Facility Independence, MO 8:00 am to 11:45 am Summit Technology Lee's Summit, MO Oct 7, 2010 Hartman Heritage Retail Ctr Independence, MO |
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Welcome!
Please welcome the following NEW business to Blue Springs!
LuckyBike.com
Kai & Jessica Sarasch
3620 SW US Highway 40
LuckyBike.com is a motorcycle accessory online retailer dedicated to getting riders back on the road.
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New Business Partner
Need assistance with your cash flow?
American Funding Solutions
Kim Deveny
Managing Partner
816-224-6201
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We invite you to read our first publication of the "Blue Springs Business Briefs," designed to provide you with up-to-date information regarding our local Blue Springs businesses!
Our desire is to help you make informed decisions and to make you aware of job opportunities, workforce training opportunities, small business assistance, and other important information.
Also, check out the "Upcoming Events" section for informative seminars and forums that you may find helpful.
Let me know what you think! If you have any suggestions or comments, please contact me!
Sher Lopez
Business & Investor Relations
Blue Springs EDC
(816) 228-0210
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Job Opportunities
Adams Dairy Landing Welcomes Kohl's & Staples!
Located directly off of I-70 and Adams Dairy Parkway, Adams Dairy Landing is a new retail addition to Blue Springs that touts 600,000 sf of brand new retail space.
KOHL's Opening September 2010!
 Kohl's Job Fair August 8-12, 2010
Adams Pointe Conference Center
1400 NE Coronado Drive
Blue Springs, Mo 64014
For Hiring Info, click here
See KC Business Journal News
STAPLES Seeking Applications
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Training Opportunities
Gas Utility Technician Training:*
Information Sessions: 10:00 am or 6:00 pm Wednesday, September 1, 2010 Training Schedule: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm Monday through Friday, September 13 through October 8, 2010 MGE (Missouri Gas Energy) Training Facility, Independence, MO
To Register or for more information contact: 816-604-1600, cpe@mcckc.com *Continuing professional education provided by the Metropolitan Community College Institute for Workforce Innovation - a proud resource partner of the Blue Springs EDC.
 WorkReadyMissouri: Govenor Nixon launched the WorkReadyMissouri program to help businesses train potential employees at no cost, and help job seekers who are receiving unemployment insurance benefits to connect with businesses and organizations looking for skilled workers. Click the following link for more information: WorkReadyMissouri |
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 Small Business Resources
Are you a seasoned business owner, just starting a small business, or somewhere in between? Looking for ways to improve your business skills?
The Blue Springs EDC has partnerships with the Small Business Association (SBA), the Missouri Small Business & Technology Development Centers, and other valuable resources.
Each of these partners stand ready to assist you! Please check out the following links for more information:
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 Sher LopezBusiness & Investor Relations Manager
Blue Springs EDC
"Our business community deserves recognition and support for its substantial role in shaping Blue Springs. Progress means more than attracting new investment, it's also focusing on current employers so they can flourish."
Sher Lopez was hired in April 1999 by the City of Blue Springs. Sher provides over 11 years of local government and business experience and is a certified Business Retention and Expansion professional who assists our local businesses and our Investing Partners.
Sher's professional experience include Business Retention & Expansion International (BREI) Project Coordinator certification, BREI State of Missouri Chair, published in the 2007 Metropolitan Who's Who and liaison to the following organizations: City of Blue Springs, KCADC, Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce, KC Chamber of Commerce, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Eastern Jackson County Development Alliance, Business Retention Council, State of Missouri International Department, Missouri Department of Economic Development.
Contact Sher at:
(816) 228-0210
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