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Greetings!
Boy how time flies! It is hard to believe that it is already May and I have been here a full month.
What I have found in the month I have been here, is an abundance of energetic and excited people who care about Blue Springs and who care about the Chamber of Commerce. What a wonderful place to start.
If I have not had the chance to meet you yet, please stop by the office and introduce yourself to me. I am looking forward to hearing ideas that you have that will make our Chamber better.
We have a variety of committees that meet regularly at the Chamber office. We are in the process of reviewing our current committees and their goals and objectives. We are also evaluating the needs of you, our members, to see what other programs and services might benefit your business. As we move through this process, we will need your input. It will take all of us working together to make this Chamber of Commerce the best it can be.
I look forward to meeting you.
Lara Vermillion
Executive Director |
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Those who attended the Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce's Administrative Professional's Day on April 22nd had a great time watching Family Feud. Lillian Ratcliff and Mayor Ross face off above. Dale Carter, KFKF, served as the master of ceremony.
Team contestants were Lillian Ratcliff, St. Mary's Medical Center, Sheryl Morgan and Mayor Carson Ross, City of Blue Springs, Ryan Fry, Cochran Oswald & Roam, LLC, Chris Henning, Keller Williams Eastland Partners, Inc., Kelly Hooker, Commerce Bank, Bonnie Hutchcroft and Louane Holeyfield, Re/Max Heritage, Ann Judd, Blue Springs EDC and Jeff Quibell, CPro's.
Thank you to our sponsors: America's Community Bank, CPros, Inc, HSMC, CPA's, Kansas City Power and Light, Lunar Bowl, Metcalf Bank and St Mary's Medical Center. Your support helped make this event successful.
A very big Thank You to our committee members, Annette Seago, R-IV School District, Debra Weilbacher, Business Assistance, Jennifer Splittorff, The Vernon Company, Christine Smailys, Christine's Salon at 7 & Main, Cindy Hood, Stewart Title, Julie Hughes, UMB Bank and Lillian Ratcliff, St. Mary's Medical Center. Thanks to Jim Todd & Kristi Straw for the pre-show giveaways.
Thanks to the following businesses for prize donations: AFS Insurance, Blue Springs Bouquet, Blue Springs Liquor, Christine's Salon, Clearlakes Insurance Agency, Courtyard by Mariott, Family Fun, H & R Block, Holiday Inn Express, HSMC, Judy Belleville, MAC Corporation, Mary Jo Morris, Office Depot, Open Mortgage, Panera, Ox Construction, Robert's Nursery, Sonic, Special Events, St. Mary's Medical Center, StandUP Blue Springs, Stewart Title, Swim Things, UMB Bank and Roses & Such.
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 Chamber Golf Tournament
May 4th
Registration begins at 10 a.m.
Putting Contest is from 10:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Shot-gun start is at 11:00 a.m.
We hope there will be NO RAIN, but the Rain Date, if needed, is May 11, 2009.
If needed, a rainout will be called by the Pro, probably not before 9 AM. Participants can call the Chamber office at 229-8558. |
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Calendar of Upcoming Chamber Events...
May 1, noon, Fall Fun Festival committee meeting,
Brown Bag, Chamber office
May 11, 8 a.m., Executive Committee
Chamber office
May 12, noon, Ribbon Cutting and Tasting
That Catering Company
1610 SW 7 Hwy
Blue springs, MO 64014
May 13, 8 a.m., Connectors Meeting
Chamber office
May 14, 11:30 a.m., Board of Directors
Chamber office
Luncheon and New Member Showcase
Adams Pointe Conference Center
Cost $18.00 per person
May 28th, 8 a.m., BCX (Business Card Exchange)
Colorado Pete's
794 SW 40 Hwy
Blue Springs, MO 64015
June 5th, 7:30 a.m., Legislative Breakfast
Adams Pointe Conference Center
Cost: $15.00
June 5th, Fall Fun Festival committee meeting,
Brown Bag, Chamber office |
Chamber Luncheon and
New Member Showcase
May 21, 2009
Adams Pointe Conference Center
11:30 am- 1:00 pm
This month Vision Sports will present an edition of Sonic Locker Room featuring Bill Althaus of the Examiner. Representatives from Blue Springs South and Blue Springs High School will discuss local high school sports and activities.
Also, we will be having our quarterly New Member Showcase.
Please stop by the display tables and welcome our newest members.
RSVP to the Chamber 229-8558
Payment maybe made prior to the Luncheon or at the door.
Cash,check or credit card are accepted.
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| Information for your business...
Missouri Businesses Must Renew Names
Did you know that a change in state law means that businesses must renew their fictitious name registrations.
Any fictitious business name, or the name the business uses to operate, filed on or before Aug. 28, 2004, must be renewed by Aug. 28, 2009, or the registration will expire, and the business will not be able to legally operate under that name in Missouri.
Names registered after Aug 28, 2004 will expire five years after the date they were filed.
The Missouri Next Generation Jobs Team
will connect youth and young adults to an exciting work experience at your business this summer.
The best part of this opportunity is that the government pays as part of the federal recovery act. This opportunity is available between May 1 and September 30, 2009.
The Ike Skelton Procurement Conference
will be held Friday May 29th from 7 a.m. - 4 p.m., at the University of Central Missouri in Elliott Union. The purpose of the conference is to help small businesses learn how to compete for government business by giving them the opportunity to meet and talk with government and business representatives. Admission is $49.00. For more information,
contact Shirley Krzesinski at 660-543-4402. |
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Member News
- ABWA Dynamic Connections Chapter presents...
Candy Whirley
It Takes 4 to Tango!
May 28, 2009
Networking 6:00 Dinner/Program 6:30
Bass Pro Shop
For more information
Blue Springs Christian Church presents...
Leadership That Inspires
May 8, 2009
Live via Simulcast, Friday, May 8, 2009
go to www.BSCC.org for more information
or call Carolyn Pittsenbarger at 220-7660.
Do you have some news about your business? We would love to help you share it. If you have information to be included in the Member News sections, please submit it to Pat Larkin at the Chamber office. | |
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2009 Platinum Level
Sponsors
2009 Gold Level Sponsors
2009 Bronze Level
Sponsors
2009 Newsletter Sponsors
The Village Gardens |
| RENEWALS
Business Assistance
CPros, Inc.
The Big Biscuit
ATK
AT&T
Browns Furniture
Hackleman Chiropractic
Meyers Funeral Chapel
Courtyard by Marriott
Timothy Lutheran Church
Anissa Nelson, CPA
Dr. R. Kyle Avondet
Service Mark Telecom
Gary Dusenberg
Guier Fence
Parkway Plumbing
United Way of Kansas City
Commerce Bank
Joseph Haney
Kimak's Pest Control
Dirty Work
Superior-Bowen Asphalt
HSMC, P.C.
We know you have a choice whether or not to renew your membership. We thank you for your continued support. |
Oyler Chiropractic and Acupuncture
Ribbon Cutting
April 16, 2009 |
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New Age Graphics, LLC
Keith & Tina Stidham
PO Box 1263
Lee's Summit, Mo 64063
816-554-8610
Office Depot
Brian Carson
450 S 7 Hwy
Blue Springs, MO 64015
816-220-8150
Designer Embroidery & Gifts
Judy Bellville
31908 E Sundown Vly Rd
Buckner, Mo 64016
816-200-3745
American Century Investments
Steve Johnson
4400 Main St
Kansas City, Mo 64111
816-516-6578
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Blue Springs Car Cruise Nights
May 2, 2009
5:00 PM til dark
Downtown Blue Springs
Main St between 10th & 12th Streets
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