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Greetings!
This will be the last newsletter e-mail you will receive in this format. Due to feedback from you, our members, we will be again mailing our monthly newsletter starting with the February edition. There will be information about advertising and insert opportunities for these newsletters coming soon. You will still receive a Monday morning e-mail highlighting Chamber activities for the week. Thank you for your feedback and we hope you have a prosperous 2010. |
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 Annual Chamber Banquet
Teaming Up With Your Business to Score
Friday, January 29, 2010
Adams Pointe Conference Center
1400 Coronado Dr
Cash Bar - 6:00-7:00 pm
Dinner - 7:00 pm
Program - 7:45-9:00 pm
Dessert & Coffee Bar - 9:00 pm
Silent Auction & Centerpiece Contest - 6:00 pm
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Luncheon Sponsorships
The Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce is beginning to schedule sponsorship opportunities for the 2010 monthly luncheons. If you are interested in sponsoring one please contact Pat at 229-8558 or plarkin@bluespringschamber.com.
Sponsorship of a luncheon is $200 and allows your business the opportunity to place promotional literature on the tables and make a 5 minute presentation to the luncheon attendees. Sponsorship is a great way to promote your business.
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ABWA-Dynamic Connections Chapter Meeting January 14th, Country Club of Blue Springs, 1600 NW Circle Dr, Blue Springs, MO 64014
Speaker: Janeen Aggen "PR for Pennies"
Time 5:30 pm
Cost $ 18.00
For more information visit:
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Operation Connect is coming!
Your new 2010 Membership Directory will be here soon. It will be hand delivered by a Chamber volunteer at the end of January.
Delivering Directories to your fellow Chamber members is a great way to make new contacts and grow your business.
Call Pat at the office and let her know if you are interested in participating.
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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.
January 5th Annual Banquet Committee
Noon
Chamber Office
January 5th
Business Support
3:00 pm
Chamber Office
January 11th
Executive Committee
8:00 am
Chamber Office
January 12th
Program Committee
4 pm
Chamber Office
January 12th
Grand Re-Opening
5:00 pm
H & R Block
1412 S 7 Hwy
Blue Springs, MO 64014
January 13th
Connectors' Meeting
8:00 am
Chamber Office
January 14th
Board of Directors
11:30 am
Chamber Office
January 18th
Martin Luther King Day
Chamber Office Closed
January 20th
Leadership Class
Jackson County Day
January 27th
Buy Blue Springs
8:30 am
Chamber Office
January 29th
Annual Chamber Banquet
6:00 pm
Adams Pointe Conference Center
1200 Coronado Dr
Blue Springs, MO 64014
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The Examiner is publishing a special in paper section to highlight the Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet. If you are interested in advertising in this section please contact the Examiner at 816-350-6326 and ask for Tracey.
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Board Of Directors Activity
The Board of Directors met on December 10th and:
- Finalized the 2010 budget which will include a monthly printed newsletter for members, a new festival website, and a few facility upgrades.
- Thanked retiring Directors Dena McLean and Brad Page for their service.
- Reviewed new members, renewals and cancellations. The Board continues to look for ways to provide benefits to the membership.
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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You Can Access the Missouri Chamber of Commerce Health Care Information Website
The Missouri Chamber of Commerce & Industry continues to update their website with the resources businesses need to better understand the proposal in congress on health care. Feel free to access this link to keep informed.
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US Chamber of Commerce Small Business Nation
The US Chamber has established an online community for business owners to openly exchange information and ideas with like-minded individuals form across the country.
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Platinum Level
Sponsors
Gold Level Sponsors
Bronze Level
Sponsors
Newsletter Sponsors
The Village Gardens |
Chamber
Member
Renewals
Centerpoint Medical Center
State Farm Insurance/Hardy
Colorado Pet's BBQ
America's Community Bank
RE/MAX Heritage
Children's Mercy Hospital
Raymond James Financial
House of Heavilin
Billups, Snyder & Associates
Envirostar Waste Services
Vital Signs, Inc.
Culvers
First national Merchant Solutions
Blue Springs Christian Church
We know you have a choice whether or not to renew your membership. We thank you for your continued support. |
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Special Events
Donna Hainen
1101 A main St
Blue Springs, MO 64015
Ecoclean
Philip Humphrey
2604 NW Acorn Dr
Blue Springs, MO 64014
State Farm Insurance
Bob Watson
712 Main St
Blue Springs, MO 64015
bob.watson.b56k@statefarm
com
The Getaway-N, LLC
Ronda Davis
1331 SW 40 Hwy
Blue Springs, MO 64015
816-405-0842
COMMUNITY EVENTS
January 16th
Chili Dog Dinner & Silent Auction
This is a fundraiser for the Blue Springs Dog Park.
For more information call Parks & Rec at 816-228-0238.
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| Lunch & Learns
The Chamber is in the process of scheduling Lunch & Learns for 2010. If your business would like to sponsor a Lunch & Learn for 2010 or provide a program for a Lunch & Learn, please submit the program details including topic, length of program and speaking references to Lara Vermillion by January 11th. | |
