Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce

This Week:  Sept. 28-Oct. 4

Greetings!
 
We look forward to connecting with you this week.   
Planning Commission  
Monday, September 28th
6:30 pm 
 
Howard L. Brown Public Safety Building                        
1100 Smith Street, Multi Purpose Room 
 
 Click here for agenda
  
Challenges in the US & Global Economy
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
Wednesday, September 30th
8:30 am
Chamber Office
                                                                                                                                
 
Ribbon Cutting
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. 
 
 TGIF - The Government In Focus
Friday, October 2nd
7:30 am
 
Adams Pointe Conference Center           Missouri Capitol
 
Dr. Bill Cowling will provide updates and construction progress about the exciting bond projects approved by voters in the Spring of this year.

Cost: $15.00 
 
Please RSVP by September 29th to the Chamber at 229-8558 or click here to register
 
Payment may be made prior to the luncheon, online or at the door.  Cash, check or credit card are accepted.
Next Week:  Oct. 5 - 9 
 
Please take a quick moment and review the upcoming events listed below.  If you are planning to attend, make your reservations now. 
 
 
Lunch & Learn - Make your reservation by Oct. 2nd
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.
Business Support
October 6th
3:00 pm
Chamber Office 
 
 
BCX - Business Card Exchange
 The October 8th AM BCX has been changed to a PM BCX
 
Deck the Walls/Happy Hour will be hosting a beer tasting
Oct 8th
5:00 pm
 
More information next week 
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS
 
Blue Springs Car Cruise Night
Oct 3rd
Main St between 10th & 12th Streets
5:00 pm til Dusk
 
Princess Party
A magical afternoon for girls
Oct.3rd
Noon to 5:00pm
for more information go to
 
Family Fun Day
Oct 3rd
11:00 - 8 :00pm
White Oaks Shopping Center
The whole day is FREE
Sponsored by City Church
 
 

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.