Blue Springs Business Briefs
 
Up-to-Date Business Information
Blue Springs, Missouri
 
Vol 1.2              September 2010
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1600 NE Coronado Dr.

Blue Springs, MO 64014
816-228-0210

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Upcoming Events 
 
Congressman Sam Graves
Sept 8, 2010
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Cost: Free
RSVP:  816-392-7255
 
CJCFPD Training Facility
4715 W. 40 Hwy 
Blue Springs, MO
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FastTrac New Venture for Women
Sept 9 - Nov 11, 2010
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cost:  $400
To Register: jmatthews@kwbc.com
 
Women's Business Center
8527 Bluejacket Street
Lenexa, KS  66214
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Sept 14, 2010
8:00 am to 11:45 am
Cost:  $10 (a.m. session Free)
Click here to Register
 
Summit Technology
Lee's Summit, MO
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Oct 7, 2010
4:00 pm to 9:00 pm
 
Hartman Heritage Retail Ctr
Independence, MO

Welcome!

 Please welcome the following NEW business to Blue Springs! 
 
Memories Tea Room & Cafe
1105A Main Street
Blue Springs, MO  64015
(816) 229-3311
 
Serving Tea, Coffee, Lattes, & Frappes. Morning Muffins, Danish & Quiche.  Lunch items include Delicious Soups, Quiche, Salads & Sandwiches. 
 
Banquet room available for private parties & meetings.

Local Business "Shout Out"

 
Adam's Dairy Bank 
completed the buyout of its former majority shareholder.
 
 

Durvet distributor-owners find success in co-op plan.
Why Replace When You Can Renew?
 
(816) 228-9663
 
Greetings!
 
Because of your relationship with the Blue Springs EDC, I thought you would enjoy reading the business updates below. 
 
For additional information or if you would like to have your information published in this newsletter, please contact me!
 
Sher Lopez
Business & Investor Relations
Blue Springs EDC
(816) 228-0210
Job Opportunities 
 
Area Employers Invited to Participate in Career Expo
 
The Eastern Jackson County Development Alliance (EJCDA) has teamed up with the New Landings Job Club to host its first Annual Eastern Jackson County career expo on October 7, 4:00 - 9:00 pm at the Pavillions at Hartman Heritage in Independence, MO.
 
Employers actively filling open positions are invited to participate in this expo.  Employers may register to reserve their booth space by going to www.ejcjobfair.info
 
For more information:
 
Employers:        Sher Lopez at slopez@bluespringsedc.com
Job Applicants:   Jeff Hayes at jeff.hayes.NLJC@gmail.com
Press Release:   Click here 

 
 
 
 
What is the green economy and how do you define green jobs? How many green jobs are located in Missouri and what skills do they require?

This report constitutes Missouri's first survey of green-identified industry sectors and quantifies the number of green jobs in the state.
 
Did You Know?
 
Incentives Seminar:  Join the communities of Eastern Jackson County for an informative, FREE seminar on Missouri state and local incentives on Tuesday, September 14th  from 8:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. at University of Central Missouri Summit Center at the Summit Technology Campus in Lee's Summit, Missouri. 
 
We will cover the details and the availability of state and local tax, finance and training incentives your company might take advantage of to assist in your future growth.  A Lunch-n-Learn program on the New Federal Healthcare Law is also offered for a small box lunch charge.  To register, click here.
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Loan Guarantee Program for New Renewable Energy Manufacturing Projects:
 
The solicitation will seek applications for projects that manufacture commercial technology renewable energy systems and components, such as wind turbine systems, blades or solar photovoltaic components.  For more information, please visit: http://www.lgprogram.energy.gov.
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Low-Interest Loans to Schools and Governments for Energy Efficiency Improvements:  Offered by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, zero-interestloan financing is available through 2010, and may be used for projects such as upgrading insulation, lighting systems, heating and cooling systems, windows and other items that affect your energy use. 
 
For more information on these energy effeciency loans, please visit:  http://www.dnr.mo.gov/energy/financial/loan.htm 
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July Housing Statistics:   
Click here for the July 2010 "Residential Building Permit Statistics" to see area City information.
 
 
 
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:
 
      

                   
 
Sher Lopez
Business & 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.
 
Contact Sher at:
(816) 228-0210