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Greetings!
We look forward to connecting with you this week! |
| City Council Meeting |
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Monday, August 17th
6:30 p.m.
Howard L. Brown Public Safety Building 
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| Membership Luncheon/New Member Showcase |
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| Thursday, August 20th
Adams Pointe Conference Center
1400 NE Coronado Drive
11:15 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
11:15 a.m. - New Member Showcase Begins
11:30 a.m. - Networking
11:45 a.m. - Buffet Opens
12:00 p.m. - Program Starts
The sponsor this month is Christine's Salon at 7 & Main.
This luncheon will feature an update about the Missouri Innovation Park and information about "Students In Free Enterprise" (SIFE). 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. SIFE students leverage their classroom experience, the expertise of their faculty advisor and business advisory board, and the resources of their university to develop projects that empower people to live better lives. Their projects address a variety of topics, such as market economics, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, personal success skills, environmental sustainability and business ethics.
The cost to attend this luncheon is $18 per person. Please make your reservation by August 17th.
Payment may be made prior to the luncheon, online or at the door.
Cash,check or credit card are accepted
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| Fall Fun Festival |
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September 18,19 and 20th, Downtown Blue Springs
We are in need of volunteers for the Festival, Parade and the Beer Garden
To volunteer for the Festival any time throughout the weekend, please contact Rachel Hummel, Meyers Complete, at rachelh@meyercomplete.com.
To volunteer for the Parade Saturday morning contact Scott Fullerton, Fullerton & Co. at scott@fullertoncpa.com.
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We are still taking sponsorships, so if you know of anyone who might be interested please contact Reta at the Chamber Office.
For our new members who have not worked the Festival, it is lots of fun and a great way to meet fellow Chamber members.
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| TGIF - The Government In Focus |
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| Friday, August 28th
7:30 a.m.
Adams Pointe Conference Center
1400 Coronado Drive
U.S. Congressman Sam Graves will help us kick off this exciting new program of the Chamber. TGIF programs, the Government in Focus, will start this month and continue in October.
This program will feature Congressman Graves who will update Chamber members about what is happening in Congress and with the House Small Business Committee. John Gonzales with the US Chamber will present the Spirit of Enterprise award on behalf of the US Chamber to Congressman Graves.
| Cost: $15 per person
This event is for Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce members.
Click here to make a reservation for this event |
| Up Coming Chamber Events |
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| August 26th, 8:30 am, Buy Local Task Force, Chamber Office
August 27th, 8:00 am - 9:00 am, Ribbon Cutting/Business Card Exchange
Stand Up Blue Springs, 700 NW RD Mize Rd, Blue Springs 64014
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Community Events |
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Texas Hold'em - August 23rd, Side Pockets, 2:00 pm. Your donation of $30.00 will benefit St. Mary's Medical Center's "Calling to Care" campaign. St Mary's is a non-profit hospital that serves our community.
First Day of School - August 18th
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Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce
1000 SW Main Street
Blue Springs, Missouri 64015
816-229-8558
Email us at
The mission of the Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce is to promote, develop and facilitate a strong economic environment in which the business community can grow and prosper. |
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