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Greetings!
By now you should have received your member login name and password for the new Chamber website. If you have not, or are having trouble accessing the information, feel free to call the office at 229-8558. Your company's password can be used by multiple members of your office. |
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Leadership Blue Springs...applications are available now!
Leadership Blue Springs was established in 1991 by the Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce to develop a community leadership pool. Participants will develop skills and knowledge of our community through a series of workshops focusing on business, government, quality of life, volunteer service and local history. Day long sessions will be held one day per month beginning in September and ending in the Spring of 2010. In addition, there will be a candidate reception in August.
Applications for the next class, to start in August, are available now at the Chamber Office. To receive more information about the class, call Reta at the Chamber at 229-8558. Cost for participation is $400 per participant. |
Board Of Directors Activity
The Board of Directors of the Chamber is comprised of 19 members representing a variety of businesses and community organizations in our community. This group meets the second Thursday of each month at the Chamber office and reviews and directs the activities of the Chamber. Members of the Board are elected for three year terms by the membership. Each year, four new candidates are selected.
At the July meeting of the Board of Directors:
- The Board reviewed the budget as created in Quick Books for all program activity and expenses.
- A financial report was reviewed and approved.
- Documents that provide a structure for Board members, staff and the general membership when the Chamber is asked to support issues were presented, reviewed and approved.
- New programs of the Chamber including the "Buy Local" Task Force, TGIF Program, Lunch & Learns and a Community Internship program were discussed.
- Updates were provided about existing programs of the Chamber including Leadership Blue Springs and Fall Fun Fest, to name a few.
- An automatic withdrawal program to pay membership dues monthly VS annually was discussed and approved.
- The Chair-Elect discussed the upcoming retreat for the fall of this year.
- A Nominating Committee was formed to present a slate of four candidates for new Board positions.
Your Board is working for you to fulfill the mission of the Chamber. The mission of the Chamber is to promote, develop and facilitate a strong economic environment in which the business community can grow and proposer.
Feel free to contact Board members with concerns. A complete list can be obtained on the website at www.bluespringschamber.com. One is also available in the 2009 Membership Directory and New Resident Guide or by calling the Chamber office at 229-8558. |
Tips for a Better Website
Build it for Speed - You have between 10 and 30 seconds to capture your potential customer's attention.
Target Your market - Know who your market is and make certain that your site caters to their needs. If your market is mostly business professionals, the site must be clean and professional. If your product is aimed mostly at teenagers and young adults, then your site could be more informal and relaxed.
Make Payment Easy - Offer a variety of payment methods for your customer. If you don's take credit cards, start immediately. You can either set up a merchant account or use one of the many credit card clearing houses. Take checks on line. Provide an address for those who prefer to pay by cash, check or money order. Make sure the payment process is clear, easy to access and intuitive to use. Do not ask for any more information than is necessary to complete the transaction. Nothing frightens a customer off faster than feeling that their privacy is being invaded. |
Fall Fun Festival
September 18,19 and 20th
This year we have added Dock Dogs as an exciting new event at the festival!
We have also moved the Main Stage to the
Beer Garden and have added a Community Stage for all the dance troops and karate groups. On Sunday, the Beer Garden will be turned into the Christian Rock Arena.
With all of this happening to make our festival more exciting there are still great opportunities for sponsorships and booth space.
Call Reta at the Chamber Office for more information or to volunteer for the event.
816-229-8558
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Calendar of Upcoming Chamber Events...
We ask that you register for all events you plan to attend so that we can have agendas/food for everyone.
August 4th, 11:30 am Lunch and Learn - St Mary's Medical Center Education, Room 201 NW R.D. Mize Rd. The topic this month will be "Increasing Prouctivity through People Power".
August 4th, 4:30 pm - Open House and Ribbon Cutting for Bott Insurance Agency and SCC Mortgage, Patty Bott, Carolyn Pittsenbarger, Dena McLean and Jackie Hill, 1500 NW Mock , Blue Springs, MO 64015. The ribbon cutting will be at 4:45 p.m.
August 6th, 8:00 am - Ribbon Cutting and Continental Breakfast - Farmers Insurance - District Office, 4200 Little Blue Pkwy, Ste 590, Independence, MO 64057
August 6th, Noon - Fall Fun Festival Meeting, Chamber Office
August 10th, 8:00 am - Executive Committee Meeting, Chamber Office
August 10th, 3:00 pm - Business Support Meeting, Chamber Office
August 11th, 8:00 am - Business Card Exchange, Culver's, 1301 SW 7 Hwy, Blue Springs, MO 64014
August 12th, 8:00 am, - Connectors Meeting, Chamber Office
August 12th, 4:00 pm - Linked In 101 Seminar, Side Pockets, 1237 S 7 Highway, Blue Springs, MO 64014. A happy hour with cash bar will follow this event.
August 13th, 11:30 am - Board of Directors Meeting,
Chamber Office
August 20th, 11:15 am - Monthly Luncheon & New Member Showcase
Sponsored by Christine's Salon on Main
Adams Pointe Conference Center ,
1400 Coronado Dr, Blue Springs, MO 64014
11:15 AM Networking and New Member Showcase begins
11:45 AM Buffet opens
12:00 PM Program Starts
Cost $18.00
RSVP by August 18th
August 25th, 4:00 pm - Member Services Committee, Chamber Office
August 27th, 8:00 am - Business Card Exchange/Ribbon Cutting, Stand Up Blue Springs, 700 NE R.D. Mize Rd, Blue Springs, MO 64014
August 27th, Noon - Community Development Committee
The Chamber Office
To register for any of these events
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We Feel Safer Already
Two members, Chuck Zuvers (Zuvers Real Estate) and Michelle Weisenborn (Clearlakes Insurance Agency) have been chosen by Mayor Ross to serve on the Public Safety Citizens Advisory Board. Thanks for your service!
Great American Gymnastics Express is celebrating 30 years in business in Blue Springs. They held a birthday bash on August 1st. Contratulations GAGE!
Congrats again to The Steamin' Bean. This time they were featured on The Evening News with Charles Gibson for their Pay It Forward campaign. Lets all help keep the pay it forward going.
Great Article
Carolyn Pittsenbarger (Bott Insurance) was featured in an Examiner article by Barbara Langley. The article spoke about Carolyns's new venture with Bott Insurance Agency. Congratulations, Carolyn!
Wizards Present First Responders Appreciation Day
Support local Public Safety Officers on August 16th at 2 p.m. at a Kansas City Wizards game. There will be fire trucks, police cars and EMS vehicles on display pre-game, as well as children's activities. This is a fun day for the whole family.
Part of the proceeds from ticket prices will go to S.A.F.E.
For more information email
Dynamic Connections Chapter/ABWA
Thursday, August 13, 2009
5:30 pm
Bass Pro Shop, 40 Hwy, Independence, MO
Presents "Living in Full Swing... To Keep Your Cool in a Crazy World"
The speaker will be Cathy Newton
For more information go to:
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Did you add a Hot Deal? 
- Business Directory Listing - your business information is available to consumers through the chamber's website - visitors can search by category, keyword or alphabetically
- Online Informational Brochure - your own page on the chamber's website which can include your business description, hours of operation, location information, and up to eight keywords (these help identify your business when a website visitor does a keyword search on the Business Directory)
- Job Postings- add your own job openings to the Chamber's website
- Hot Deals - include store coupons and special offers on the Chamber's website
If you need help with this site, please contact the Chamber staff at 229-8558.
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| Monthly Chamber Membership Luncheon & New Member Showcase
Thursday, August 20th
Sponsor: Christine's Salon on Main
Speaker: A local represent from SIFE
"Students In Free Enterprise"
SIFE brings together a diverse network of university students, academic professionals and industry leaders around the shared mission of creating a better, more sustainable world through the positive power of business.
11:00 Networking
11:45 Buffet Opens  12:00 Program Starts
Cost: $18.00
RSVP by August 17th
to the Chamber at 229-8558 or
Payment may be made prior to the luncheon, online or at the door. Cash, check or credit card are accepted. |
Lunch & Learn Series 
August 4th, 11:30 a.m.
St. Mary's Medical Center Education Room
Co-sponsored by the Blue Springs Chamber and Blue Springs Economic Development Corporation
Topic: Increasing Productivity Through People Power
Presented by Brenda Thomas, Training and Performance Consultant, Metropolitan Community Colleges' Business and Learning Solutions
Mike Shew, Full Employment Council, will also speak about the services and resources offered by the Full Employment Council, Rapid Response coordination and Business Learning Solutions ( formerly Business Technology Center of MCC).
Cost: $10 - Box Lunch Included
October 6th, 11:30 a.m., Community America Credit Union Board Room
Topic: PR for Pennies--Money-Saving Tips for Promoting Your Organization
Speaker: Janeen Aggen, Public Relations/Media Liaison of the Independence Missouri Tourism Department
Learn about some creative ways to increase exposure for your small business, non-profit, or church group and how to cast story ideas as news that will generate free coverage. You'll also discover how to write a simple news release, and where, how, and with whom to share it in order to maximize your chances of getting it into print.
Cost: $10 - Box Lunch Included
December 1st, 11:30 a.m., St. Mary's Medical Center Education Room
Topic: "Hey You! Lighten Up! Laughter Is the Best Medicine"
Speaker: Judy Rix, Director of Keystone Speakers Bureau in Kansas City
Learn techniques for incorporating a humor perspective into everything you do, how to laugh at yourself and life's tough situations, and how it affects your physical and mental health.
Cost: $10 - Box Lunch Included
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TGIF - The Government In Focus 
The Chamber is starting a new breakfast series called TGIF - The Government In Focus. These events will be held one Friday morning per month. They will be at 7:30 a.m., at the Adams Pointe Conference Center. The cost to attend is $15.
The first session will be on October 2nd. The topic will be "The State of Education", presented by Dr. Bill Cowling.
Attend to hear updates and construction progress about the exciting bond projects approved by voters in the Spring of this year. |
Linked In 101
Wednesday, August 12th
This seminar will provide basic information about how to use Linked In to network with fellow Chamber members and others in the community. Participants are encouraged to bring laptops if they would like. If you do not have a laptop, you are welcome to attend. Information will be shown on a large screen.
Side Pockets
1237 S 7 Highway
Blue Springs, MO 64014
The seminar is from 4-5 p.m. A Happy Hour will follow with light appetizers and a cash bar from 5-6 p.m.
This event is free to members of the Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce. The fee is $50 for non-members.
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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 |
Renewals
Farmers Insurance-Greco
Blue Springs Ford
Zuvers Real Estate
Blue Springs R-IV
School District
Blue Springs Board of Education
Blue Springs Freshman Center
Blue Springs High School
Blue Springs South High School
Brittany Hills Middle School
Chapel Lakes Elementary
Cordill-Mason Elementary
Daniel Young Elementary
Delta Woods Middle School
Franklin Smith Elementary
Hall McCarter Education Center
James Lewis Elementary
James Walker Elementary
John Nowlin Elementary
Liggett Trail Education Center
Lucy Franklin Elementary
Moreland Ridge Middle School
Parents As Teachers
Sunny Pointe Elementary
Sunny Vale Elementary
Thomas Ultican Elementary
Valley View High School
Voy Spears JR Elementary
William Bryant Elementary
William Yates Elementary
Royal Investment Group
Cohchran Oswald & Roam
Country Club of Blue Springs
Fullerton & Company
Bill West Roofing
Recognition Plus
Floyd R. Brown
William Woods University
Technology Solutions
Molle Chevrolet
The Fountains at Greenbriar
Walmart
International Assoc of Firefighters
Hillcrest Ministries
MarKirk Construction
Blue Springs Service Center
Blue River Community College
Parts Un-LTD
UMB Bank
Community Services League
Meyer music
Blue Springs Family YMCA
Truman Heartland Community Foundation
We know you have a choice whether or not to renew your membership. We thank you for your continued support. |
Ribbon Cuttings
July 14th, 2009
All Xtreme Carpet Cleaning & Auto Detail
799-1940
July 21st, 2009
Good Shepherd Academy Bookstore
1105 W Main Street, Ste. C
295-1481
July 30th, 2009
Cross Fit East KC
313 NW 10th Street
898-9005 |
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Blue Springs Assembly
Rev. John Martz
2501 NE Duncan Rd
Blue Springs, MO 64014
816-847-0200
CrossFit East Kansas City
Brad rodman
313 NW 10th St
Blue Springs, MO 64015
816-898-9005
Dale's Automotive Collision Repair Center, Inc.
Dale Reynolds
1401 W 40 Hwy
Blue springs, MI 64015
816-228-1855
Enterprise Car Sales
Steve Owens
201 S 7 Highway
Blue Springs, MO 64014
816-220-5570
ProServ Kansas City
Greg Kartsonis
9120 Nieman Rd
Overland Park, KS 66214
816-217-2123
COMMUNITY EVENTS
August 4
National Night Out Against Crime
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Downtown Blue Springs
August 9
6:30 pm
Trampled Under Foot
Rotary Park
August 11
6:00 pm
Blue Springs EDC Bowling Challenge
Lunar Bowl
August 23
2:00 pm
Side Pockets
Texas Hold'em
$30.00 donation to benefit Calling to Care
St Mary's Medical Center
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Parade Application
are available!
The Fall Fun Fest parade is scheduled for September 19th. The theme this year is From the Moon to Main. Applications are available online. For more information, call Reta or Pat at the Chamber 229-8558.
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