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Greetings!
A big thank you to the many, many volunteers who participated in the Fall Fun Festival this weekend. The weather was wonderful, business was good and people had fun. Thanks to everyone who put time and energy into this event!  |
| City Council Meeting |
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Monday, September 21st
6:30 pm
Howard L. Brown Public Safety Building 
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| Leadership Blue Springs |
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Wednesday, September 23rd
8:30 am
Chamber office
(1000 W Main Street)
This is the first session for the class. They will be going to Great American Gymnastics Express for team building activities and then learning about Central Jackson County Protection District. | |
| Monthly Luncheon - Please RSVP TODAY! |
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Thursday, September 24th
11:30 Networking
11:45 Buffet Opens 
12:00 Program Starts
Adams Pointe Conference Center (1400 NE Coronado Drive)
Speaker: Gary Spani, a previous linebacker ('78-'88) for the Kansas City Chiefs
Sponsor: Fullerton & Company, LLC CPA's
Payment may be made prior to the luncheon, online or at the door. Cash, check or credit card are accepted. | |
| Business After Hours - BCX to be rescheduled |
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The Business After Hours (BCX) that was originally scheduled for Thursday, September 24th has been cancelled. As soon as as this event is rescheduled, we will let you know.
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| Next Week: Sept. 28 - Oct. 4
Please take a quick moment and review the upcoming events listed below. If you are planning to attend, make your reservations now.
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Business People Needed to Speak to Students |
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| Tuesday, September 29th
11:30 am - noon
Valley View High School
(500 NW Valley View Road) |
The Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce is working with Valley View High School to provide business speakers for students. Speakers are needed to discuss entry level positions within their company. The goal of the program is to provide students experience and background information about Blue Springs and surrounding area businesses so the students can learn about future viable business options.
Business persons are needed on September 29th and October 13th from 11:30 am - noon. Businesses are asked to speak for 10-15 minutes and then answer questions for the remainder of the session.
If you are interested in volunteering your time, please call the Chamber office at 229-8558. |
| Challenges in the US & Global Economy |
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Tuesday September 29th
4:00 - 6:00 pm
Metropolitan Community College, Blue River Campus
Public Safety Building 
20301 E 78 Highway
Independence, MO 64057
Join the Blue Springs Chamber and Economic Development Corporation, the Lee's Summit Chamber and Economic Development Council, the Independence Chamber, and the Council for Economic Development for a presentation by Kansas City Federal Reserve President Tom Hoenig as he talks about the current and future challenges our economic system faces.
Mr. Hoenig will speak about:
. Deficit spending and inflation
. Economic Update
. Status of the US banking system
Mr. Hoenig will have time for questions and answers.
The cost for this event is $10.00 per person in advance or $15.00 at the door.
| Click here to register |
| Buy Blue Springs Task Force |
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| Wednesday, September 30th
8:30 am
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| Ribbon Cutting |
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 Wednesday, September 30th
4:00 pm
The Pointe (Dance Studio)
701A NW 7 Hwy
Blue Springs, MO 64014
Please attend and help us cut the ribbon for this new business. |
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TGIF - The Government In Focus |
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Friday, October 2nd
7:30 am
Adams Pointe Conference Center 
Dr. Bill Cowling will provide updates and construction progress about the exciting bond projects approved by voters in the Spring of this year.
Payment may be made prior to the luncheon, online or at the door. Cash, check or credit card are accepted. | |
| Lunch & Learn - Make your reservation by Oct. 2nd |
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Tuesday, October 6th
11:30 am
Community America Credit Union Board Room
(1800 South Outer Road)
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
RSVP by October 1st 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. | |
| Chamber's 2010 Legislative Priorities |
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The Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce is in the process of developing its Legislative Priorities for 2010. If you have business items you would like the Chamber to consider as part of its priorities, please us know. A meeting will be held at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, October 6th, at the Chamber office. The purpose of the meeting will be to draft Legislative Priorities to be sent the Board for consideration. Once priorities are established, they will be shared with our area legislators.
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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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