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Greetings!
Please watch in the month of June for your 2009 Membership Directory and New Resident Guide. This new format of the Chamber's directory will be delivered to you by a volunteer the week of June 8th - June 18th. Those that are not delivered by June 18th, will be mailed. As you may know, the directory is given to all current and prospective members of the Chamber. It is also given to people just moving to our community. It is a great way to promote your business. It pays to be a member of the Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce! |
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The Chamber Golf Tournament on May 4th  was a huge success thanks to the
many sponsors and volunteers who worked so hard to make this event happen. Those who played had a great time. The weather was perfect!
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Operation Connect
A Great Way to Make Contacts for Your Business
Operation Connect starts June 8th at the Chamber office with a kick-off at 9:30 AM. This is a great opportunity to increase your business contacts by helping the Chamber hand deliver the 2009 Membership Directory & New Resident Guide to all members. If you are interested in participating, please contact Lara at the Chamber Office. We are asking that all directories be delivered by June 18. |
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Calendar of Upcoming Chamber Events...
June 2nd, 5:15 p.m. Ribbon Cutting
Open House 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
University of Missouri Extension - Jackson County
1106 W Main St
June 5th, 7:30 a.m., Legislative Breakfast
Adams Pointe Conference Center
Cost: $15.00 - RSVP by June 3rd
June 5th, 12 noon, Fall Fun Festival Meeting,
Chamber office -1000 Main St
Brown Bag Lunch with the Chamber providing drinks
June 8th, 8 a.m., Executive Committee Meeting
Chamber office
June 9th, 3:00 p.m., Business Support Divisional Meeting
Chamber office
June 10th, 8 a.m., Connector's Meeting
Chamber office
June 11th, 8 a.m. - 9 a.m. Business Card Exchange
8 AM - 9 AM - Office Depot 450 NW 7 Hwy
June 11th, 11:30 a.m., Board of Directors Meeting
Chamber office
June 16th, 11:30 a.m., Leadership Blue Springs Graduation
Hereford House, 19721 E Jackson Drive
June 18th, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Membership Luncheon
Adams Pointe Conference Center - 1400 NE Coronado Drive
11:30 AM Networking
11:45 AM Buffet opens
12:00 PM Program Starts
Cost: $18.00
RSVP by June 15th
June 25th, noon, Community Development Divisional Meeting
Chamber office
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Congratulations to the Blue Springs Leadership Class of 2009
Congratulations to Steve Willman (City of Blue Springs), Kathy Richardson (City of Blue Springs), John Kingsolver (Blue Springs Police Department), April Lanpher (Community America Credit Union), Donna Best (First American Title), Ellen Watley (Individual), David Ewigman (Haldex Brake Products), Sam Gilkey (Blue Springs School District), Doug Mattson (Blue Springs South High School), Brian Geraghty (Blue Springs South High School), Sam Guffey (Blue Springs High School), David Downs (Pro Computer Solutions, Inc.), Eddie Saffell (Central Jackson County Fire Protection District), Justin Moore (Metcalf Bank), Roy Breen (Lunar Bowl), Bryan Allen (Harvest Chiropractic Clinic), Dave Arlint (Central Jackson County Fire Protection District) and Gina Goodwin (HSMC Certified Public Accountants).
They have all completed Leadership Blue Springs and will graduate on June 16.
Applications for the next class, to start in September, will be available soon. |
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Membership Appreciation Event &
Business Showcase
June 28th
Chamber members and their families are invited to a picnic at Rotary Park from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm on Sunday, June 28th. As a member, you are allowed to showcase your business to other members and the general public. The Business Showcase will start at 3:30 p.m. Call the Chamber office for more details. Limited space is available. There is no cost to participate in this event.
This event is prior to the Blue Springs Parks & Recreation Summer Concert Series. The concert starts at 6:30 pm and the entertainment is Elsea Smith Band ( Blues & Rock). This concert is sponsored by the Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce
Come and enjoy food, friends and fun. Families are welcome. Bring lawn chairs and blankets.
Rotary Park is located on Vesper behind Zarda BarBQue. The Chamber event is in the big shelter
Rain out date is June 30th, location to be announced. |
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Chamber Member News
Way to go City of Blue Springs!
Congratulations to Mayor Ross, Council members and the City of Blue Springs staff for a great review in the annual Spring Survey. The City improved in 74 of the 87 areas that were assessed.
CJCFPD Scores High
Congratulations to Chief Steve Westermann and the Central Jackson County Fire Protection District on improving five percent this year on the citizen survey. Thank you for your dedication to excellence and the assistance you provide Blue Springs citizens.
Commerce Bancshares Highest Rating in Midwest
According to the Kansas City Business Journal, Commerce Bancshares, Inc. recently scored the highest rating in the midwest from J.D. Powers and Associates 2009 Retail Banking Satisfaction Study. Great job, Commerce Bank!
Centerpoint Medical Center
On May 19th Centerpoint opened the Breast Center located in the Imaging Center 19950 E 39th St. The Breast Center offers the latest technology featuring digital mammography, breast MRI, breast ultrasound and a nurse navigator to coordinate patient care.
If you have news about your business you would like to see included in an upcoming issue of the Chamber newsletter, please forward it to Pat at plarkin@bluespringschamber.com. We would love to help you share your good news. |
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Chamber Making Needed Roof Repairs
Chamber Board members shown above from left to right are Chair of the Board, Kyle Jones (MarKirk Construction, Inc.), Chair Elect Ryan Fry (Cochran Oswald and Roam, LLC) and Brad Page (Haldex Brake Products). These volunteers with help from Robert Andrew (MAC Corporation) and Chad Vermillion repaired, patched and sealed The Chamber's roof on May 16th. The work is intended as a temporary fix for 3-5 years.
Board members Dena McLean (SCC Mortgage Group) and Jennifer Splittorff (The Vernon Company) were also on hand to help with lunch and provide moral support.
Watch for more exciting news about the Chamber's building progress in future newsletters.
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Membership Luncheon
Thursday, June 18
Brad Lund, President of Independence Pro Hockey Club
will speak about the new Professional Hockey Team coming to the area. He will provide details regarding the Central Hockey League, give a progress report on the new Events Center and update the development of the team's identity. Those in attendance will also have an opportunity to ask any questions relating to this exciting new team.
11:30 Networking
11:45 Buffet Opens
12:00 Program Starts
Cost: $18.00
Payment may be made prior to the luncheon or at the door. Cash, check or credit card are accepted. | |
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| 2009 Newsletter Feature Sponsor |
2009 Platinum Level
Sponsors
2009 Gold Level Sponsors
2009 Bronze Level
Sponsors
2009 Newsletter Sponsors
The Village Gardens |
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We know you have a choice whether or not to renew your membership. We thank you for your continued support. |
Ribbon Cutting
That Catering Company
1610 SW 7 Highway
289-9485
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Farmers Insurance
District Office
Bruce Phelps
4200 Little Blue Pkwy, Suite 590
Independence, MO 64057
816-795-0995
In Style by Design
Dana Showalter
PO Bos 339
Blue Springs, MO 64013
816-550-0086
Highpointe Financial
Tim Alvarado
304 NW Palmer Dr
Blue Springs, MO 64014
Emagrace Colley
17203 E 44th Ct South
Independence, MO 64055
Full Employment Council
Becky Poffenbaugh
15301 E 23rd St
Independence, MO 64055
816-325-5890
University of Missouri
Extension-Jackson County
Cynthia Zluticky
1106 W Main St
Blue Springs, MO 64015
816-252-5051
Christian Brothers Automtive
Dee Dee Lowther
19600 E 40 Hwy
Independence, MO 64055
816-795-6811
dd.cbaindependence@gmail.co
COMMUNITY EVENTS
June 5th Blue Springs Car Cruise Nights
5:00 PM until dark
Downtown Blue Springs
Main St between
10th & 12th Streets
June 6th
Colours of the Rainbow
2009 Garden Tours & Outdoor Living Experience
Saturday June 6, 2009
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
June 22nd
St Mary's Medical Center
Golf Tournament at Lakewood Oaks Golf Club
June 25, 2009
Women's Wellness & Shopping Expo
presented by ABWA Dynamic Connections Chapter
Blue Springs Elks Lodge
5:30 pm-8:00 pm
Sponsored by St. Mary's Medical Center & Hwy 7 Chiropractic
30 Exhibitors
Cost $10.00
July Bowling
Big BrothersBig sisters of Greater Kansas City
Summer Bowl for Kids' Sake is the largest fundraiser for BBBS. Bowlers raise money by gathering pledges from family, friends and co-workers. Bowling begins in July at Lunar Bowl
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| New Program Idea:
Buy Local Campaign
The Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce is exploring a new program idea and needs your help. At the April meeting of the Board of Directors, the Board established a new task force to explore the idea of a "Buy Local Campaign". If you are interested in serving on this Task Force please call the Chamber office at 229-8558 or e-mail lvermillion@bluespringscha
ber.com
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| Future Lunch & Learn Topics
The Chamber is in the process of developing programs, topics, speakers and locations for up coming Lunch & Learns. If you have a topic that you would like to hear about, please contact the Chamber office. Additionally, if you know of a good speaker on a topic of interest, please let us know.
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