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Greetings!
At the last membership luncheon, the following members were elected for a three year term on the Chamber's Board of Directors: Steve Mokasak (Hy-Vee Food & Drug Store), Christine Smailys (Christine's Salon at 7 & Main), Tanya Mitchell (Fike Corporation) and John Beaudoin (Blue Springs Journal). Congratulations to the new Directors. |
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Blue Springs Chamber Retreat
The annual retreat for the Chamber has been set for Friday October 23rd and 1/2 day Saturday October 24th. The event will be held in Blue Springs and will serve to establish priorities for the Chamber for fiscal year 2010 and beyond. Board members, Committee Chairmen and Chamber members are invited to attend. If you would like more information about this retreat, please contact Lara at the Chamber office. |
Board Of Directors Activity
At the September meeting of the Board of Directors:
- The Chamber Board endorsed a resolution in support of The Wall That Heals. This wall is a half-scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington DC and will be in Blue Springs in September of 2010.
- A financial report including a year-to-date budget was reviewed and approved.
- The retention rate for the Chamber was reviewed and discussed.
- Updates were provided about existing programs of the Chamber including the Leadership Blue Springs program and the opportunity for business speakers to speak to local high school students.
- The Chair-Elect discussed the upcoming retreat for the fall of this year.
- The upcoming Fall Fun Festival was reviewed. Board members were asked for help with the festival.
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. |
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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.
October 1st, 9:00 am, Marketing Task Force, Chamber Office
October 5th, 8:00 am, Executive Committee, Chamber Office
October 6th, 11:30 am, Lunch & Learn - PR for Pennies, Community America Credit Union - Board Room, 1800 South Outer Rd, Blue Springs, MO 64015
October 8th, 11:30 am Board Meeting, Chamber Office
October 8th, 5:00 pm, BCX (Business Card Exchange)
Deck the Walls & Happy Hour will host a Beer Tasting at Deck the Walls, 19301 E 40 Hwy , Independence, MO 64055
October 12th, Leadership Blue Springs
October 13th, Business Speakers to Valley View High School, 11:30 a.m.
October 14th, 8:00 am, Connectors Meeting, Chamber
Office
October 14th, 9:00 am. Ribbon Cutting, Three Rivers Hospice,
202 SW 10th St, Blue Springs, MO 64015
October 15th, 11:30 am - Membership Luncheon
Speaker: Mike Alden, Athletic Director for Missouri University
Sponsor: UMB Bank
Adams Pointe Conference Center
1400 NE Coronado Dr, Blue Springs, MO 64014
11:30 AM Networking begins
11:45 AM Buffet opens
12:00 PM Program starts
Cost $18.00
RSVP by October 12th
October 20th, noon, Festival Wrap Up meeting
October 22nd, Noon, Community Development Divisional meeting, Chamber Office
October 22nd, 5:00 pm, BCX (Business Card Exchange) - Christine's Salon at 7 & Main, 704 West Main, Ste. F, Blue Springs, MO
October 23 & 24th - Chamber Retreat
October 24th, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Boo Fest in Downtown Blue Springs
October 27th, 4 p.m., Member Services, Chamber Office
October 28th, 8:30 a.m., Buy Blue Springs Task Force, Chamber Office
October 28th, 5:00 pm, Ribbon Cutting - KC Sports Lodge, 19310 E 50th Ter, Independence, MO 64055
To register for any of these events click here |
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Blue Springs Chamber Night at the Mavericks
The Chamber is planning Blue Springs Chamber Night at the Mavericks for Saturday, November 14th. The game starts at 7 p.m. We need to have an idea of the number of people who plan to attend so that we can make reservations for our space. Tickets are $20. Call the office if you are planning to attend.
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Chamber Member News
Office Depot will feature Tony Stewart's Nascar on October 1st at the location at 450 NW 7 Hwy in Blue Springs from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm.
The Princess Party, sponsored by StandUp Blue Springs, will be held on October 3rd, Noon -4:00 pm at Valley View High School, 5000 NW Valley View Rd. For more information or to purchase tickets call 816-478-4500.
City Church is holding their Annual Family Fun Day on October 3rd at White Oaks Shopping Center. All the actives are free. If you are interested in having a booth to promote your business at this event the cost is $60.00 please contact the church at 816-229-9933.
St Mary's Medical Center invites you to a presentation, book signing & wine and cheese reception with Bill Tammeus & Rabbi Jacques Cukierkorn, authors of They Were Just People. The book tells tales of people who risked their live to save Jews from the Holocaust. The event is on Thursday October 8th from 4 - 6 p.m. For more information Call 816-655-5363.
Dynamic Connections Chapter of ABWA will present speaker Linda Steele who will discuss Telling Success Stories on Thursday October 8th at 5:30 pm at the Bass Pro Shop on 40 Hwy in Independence.
Happy Hour, 19341 NE is hosting Girls Night Out on October 15, 16 and 17 from 4-8. From the 12th-16th they are supporting Back in the Swing, for more information go to www.backintheswing.org.
Community Services League is hosting Seasons of Hope on October 22, this is their 13th Annual Gala. It will be held at Adams Pointe Conference Center, 6:00 - 9:00 pm. For reservations call 816-254-4100 ext 309 or register online at www.sclcares.org
A Halloween Bash at Lunar Bowl is scheduled for October 31 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. There will be free candy, $2.50 games, $1.50 shoes, $1.00 hotdogs and $3.00 hotdog meals.
KC Sports Lodge Grand Re-Opening & Halloween Block Party, October 31, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, fun and great giveaways for the whole family.
Congratulations to Hy-Vee employee Barbara Wade for winning the 2009 Legendary Customer Service Award. This award is given to only nine people each year.
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40th Annual Fall Fun Festival
The Fall Fun Fest was held September 18, 19 and 20th in Downtown Blue Springs. The weather was beautiful, people had fun and business was good. A big thank you to Bill Fickle (Side Pockets) and Alex Hnatyshyn (Liberty Mutual) for serving as co-chairs for this event. Thanks also to ALL the wonderful volunteers who helped make this Fall Fun Fest a successful and fun event. We could not have done it without you!
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| Monthly Chamber Membership Luncheon
Thursday, October 15th
Sponsor: UMB Bank
Speaker: Mike Alden, Athletic Director Missouri University
11:30 Networking
11:45 Buffet Opens
12:00 Program Starts
Cost: $18.00
RSVP by September 21st 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 
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
Click here to register for the October Lunch & Learn
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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Advertising Sponsorship Space is Now Available for the Chamber's New Website 
Available advertising sponsorship opportunities are:
Complete Website Sponsor - Only 4 spots left available
The Complete Website Sponsor package includes:
- Prestigious banner visibility available to only a select few businesses
- The opportunity to be seen by consumers who use the Chamber's website
- Choice of several high-visibility pages, including the Local Weather, Hot Deals, Job Listings OR Contact Us page
- Google Optimization - packaged with 100 other powerful search engines, this Internet tool is designed to better promote your online listing.
- An upgrade to an Enhanced Business Listing (see details below)
$300 per quarter or $1000 per year
Business Category Leader Sponsor - one available spot per category
The Business Category Leader Sponsorship package includes:
- The opportunity to be the first choice in your target market with an exclusive banner ad displayed in your business category
- A rotating banner on the Quick-link sub-category page, plus
- Your listing will be upgraded to an Enhanced Business Listing (see details below)
$179 per year
Enhanced Business Listing - several spots available
The Enhanced Business Listing sponsorship package includes:
- Your business name will be displayed above any non-enhanced members in the search results
- 1500 enhanced character description
- 200 character descriptions will be added to your search results page under your name & address
- Map link (Google, Map Quest or upload your own PDF map)
- Photos (up to 8)
- Logo
- Bullet point listing (up to 5)
- Additional Key Words search terms
- Additional Website Link - This will also appear on the search results page above your phone number (this is in addition to the website link displayed on your chamber web page)
- Search Results Listing Logo -This logo is placed next to your name on the search results page.
$99 per year
Hurry! Spaces are limited and categories will likely sell out.
Call now, at 229-8558 and ask for Lara to reserve your space. | |
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2009 Platinum Level
Sponsors
2009 Gold Level Sponsors
2009 Bronze Level
Sponsors
2009 Newsletter Sponsors
The Village Gardens |
Renewals
Liberty Mutual Insurance
Serv-Pro of East Independence
Forty and Seven
Laundry
Kansas City Star
AFS Insurance
R & K Properties
Blue Springs Optical
R & M Cleaning
Foster Dental Care
We know you have a choice whether or not to renew your membership. We thank you for your continued support. |
September 30
Ribbon Cutting
The Pointe
Dance Studio
701 A NW 7 Highway
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Tiffany Long
701A NW 7 Hwy
Blue Springs, MO 64014
Shangri La Rehab & Living Center
Glenna Furrell
930 NE Duncan Rd
Blue Springs, MO 64014
Business IT Solutions, LLC
Todd Albers
3100 SE 1st St
Blue Springs, MO 64014
Steven C. Krueger - Legal Services
Steven C. Krueger
3300 NE Ralph Powell Rd
Lee's Summit, MO 64064
Blue Springs Furniture Gallery
Michael Powell
483 NE Coronado Dr
Blue Springs, MO 64014
Sign A Rama
David Iarael
2422 SW 7 Hwy
Blue Springs, MO 64014
KC Sports Lodge LLC
Mike Mathis
19310 E 50th Terr
Independence, MO 64055
Allstate Financial Services
Frank White III
9237 Ward Pkwy, Ste 204
Kansas City, MO 64114
Missouri Career Center
Mike Meade
15301 E 23rd St
Independence, MO 64055
Keller Williams Eastland Partners, Inc
Chris Henning
19045 E Valley View Dr, Ste H
Independence, MO 64055
COMMUNITY EVENTS
October 3rd
Blue Springs Car Cruise Nights
5:00 pm to Dark
Downtown Blue Springs
West Main St between 10th and 12th Streets
October 16th
Community Unity Night
at the Wildcats vs Jaguars game
Blue Springs High School
October 24th
Boo - Springs
Harvest Fest
Downtown Blue Springs
Main St - between 10th & 12th Streets
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
November 6th
Mayor's Prayer Breakfast
6:15 a.m. Buffett Opens
6:30 a.m. Speaker Paul Coffman, former Chief's and Packers player
$15 per person or $150 per table
RSVP to Judy Q at 228-8888.
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| Leadership Blue Springs
The Leadership Blue Springs Class met for the first time on September 23rd. The first session was on team building at GAGE center. The group also had a chance to learn about the Central Jackson County Fire Protection District.
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| Mega Chamber Office Party
November 5th
5:00 - 7:00 pm
St Joseph Medical Center- Medical Mall
1000 Carondelet Dr
Kansas City, MO 64114
Join 10 other Chambers for the Networking Event of the Year
$15.00 per person
Deadline for tickets
October 30th | |
