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TopJanuary 2009 Newsletter
In This Issue
2008-09 Leadership Class
2008 Award Nominees
Directory Ad Sales
Legislative Breakfasts
Business Card Exchanges
Annual Awards Banquet
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2008-09 Leadership Class  
For their session on health care issues, the leadership class visited
St. Mary's Medical Center and Centerpoint Medical Center. 
 
 leadership class 1
New Members  
El Super Mini Market
Angelica Ruiz/Tammy Mengel
630 W Walnut
Blue Springs,  MO 64014
816-229-2579
Hispanic Food Market 
 
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Colorado Pete's BBQ
Susan Martin
794 SW US 40 Highway
Blue Springs, MO 64015
816-229-7100
Restaurant
 
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Days Inn
Jay Patel
451 NW Jefferson Street
Blue Springs, MO 64014
816-224-1199
Hotel
 
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Then & Now Jewelry
Karl Doescher
623A Mock Avenue
Blue Springs, MO 64014
816-228-1270
Jewelry
 
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Vickie A. Jack CPA PC
Vickie Jack
1124 Main
Blue Springs, MO 64015
816-229-0077
CPA Firm
 
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Atronic Alarms Inc.
Jason Rothove
8220 Melrose Drive
Lenexa, KS 66214
913-362-0000
Security Systems/Commercial/Residential
 
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Childrens Mercy Hospital East
Kathryn Harvel
2401 Gilham
Kansas City, MO 64108
816-346-1365
Hospital
 
Welcome to 
the Chamber! 
Membership
Renewals
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Adams Dairy Bank
Kare N Hair
Vital Signs, Inc.
Boan Heating & Cooling
Community America
Credit Union 
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Greetings!  
 
At the beginning of the new year, we can each look forward with hope and optimism that this will be the beginning of better times. A new year of opportunity awaits each of us.
 
Here at the Chamber, our commitment to our membership and to the business community is stronger than ever.  As we look ahead, we have an unprecedented opportunity for meaningful change in our Chamber. The Board of Directors is energized and ready to work, and we are confident that by expanding our services, we will increase our relevance and value to the business community. We are certain that we will find the right person to lead our Chamber and facilitate positive relationships with our members and future members in the business community.
 
May each of you have a very prosperous 2009!
 
 
Congratulations
2008 Award Nominees! 
 
The Nominees for Business of the Year:
 Tandem Paving
Sonic Drive-Ins
The Fountains at Greenbriar
Village Gardens
M & I Bank
7 Hwy Chiropractic
Haldex Corporation 
 Vital Signs
 
This award recognizes the business that best exemplifies the qualities of excellence, service, innovation and creativity in their business and
 in their service to the community.
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The Nominees for Business Person of the Year: 
David Chinnery, Adams Dairy Bank
Bill Wrisinger, Sonic/Wrisinger King
Christine Smailys, Christine's Salon
Joe Haney, Bank of Grain Valley
Christy Gillespie, Holiday Inn & Comfort Suites 
Glen Nash, Blue Springs Christian Church
Ben Pettus, Accounting Wizards 
 
This award recognizes the business person who demonstrates outstanding leadership, professional excellence, and personal dedication and
 commitment for the good of the community.
 
   All nominees will be announced and awards will be presented at our Annual Banquet on Friday, January 30th.
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Remember, our next monthly luncheon is FEBRUARY 19th, 2009.  
 
2009 Luncheon sponsorships are available for $200.  This includes the opportunity to place promotional items at each seat, and a 5-7 minute presentation at the beginning of the luncheon.
 
Contact the chamber office to reserve your sponsorship, 816-229-8558 or bschamberinfo@bluespringschamber.com
 
 
 
DIRECTORY AD SALES BEGIN
Monday, February 2nd, 2009
 
Ad sales for the 2009 Membership/New Resident Directory will begin February 2nd.  This year's directory will feature full color covers and spiral binding.  We distribute approximately 3500 of these each year.  The deadline to reserve ad space is February 27th with ad copy due by March 6th.  Pricing remains the same as last year and is listed below:
 
Full Page Ad                     $450
1/2 Page Ad                       $250
1/3 Page Ad                       $175
Inside First Page             $575
 
Full Color Options
Back Cover                       $625
Inside Front Cover         $600
Inside Back Cover          $525
 
 
Prices are for camera ready artwork, add $45 if typesetting is needed.
 
To reserve your ad space contact Reta Hatfield at 816-229-8558 or rhatfield@bluespringschamber.com
 
 

Legislative Breakfast

Held the first Friday of each month, February-June, this is your opportunity to hear from our representatives in Jefferson City.   
Our next Legislative Breakfast will be 7:30 a.m. on February 6th, 2009 at the Country Club of Blue Springs.

Reservations are required. bschamberinfo@bluespringschamber.com
or by phone at 229-8558. 

 

Business Card Exchanges
Meet other chamber members and guests, make new business connections!
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Business card exchange hosts are now being scheduled for 2009.  Contact the chamber office to reserve your date, 816-229-8558 or bschamberinfo@bluespringschamber.com
 
 Save The Date! 
Annual Awards Banquet
January 30th, 2009
 
 Celebrating Business
Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
 
Invitations are in the mail. 
Reservations required.
 
 
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