2011 february spirit
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Published by the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce • www.springfieldchamber.com • February 2011 • Volume 29, No. 2
Business Spotlight, page 5 • Your Chamber, page 6 • New Members, page 11
SpiritSPRINGFIELD
Nearly 75 percent of a community’s new job creation and capital investment comes from existing companies, and that is certainly true in the Springfield region. That is why supporting and assisting our existing businesses has always been part of the Chamber’s focus, and that is why the Chamber’s economic development team is implementing a new program to better serve local businesses. At its core, this economic development strategy involves talking with executives, listening to what issues they are dealing with, removing barriers to their growth, and providing assistance as they expand. The bottom line is we want employers to stay in our community, and we want to help them succeed here in the Springfield region. Already, we have seen some trends begin to emerge. Our existing business community is cautiously optimistic about 2011. Many companies will be hiring and expanding this year, and are anticipating growth compared to the previous few years. All over Springfield, companies are adding 5, 10, 30 jobs or more. Taken as a whole, this adds up to a significant amount of job creation across our com-munity. As the new legislative session opens in Washington, D.C. and in Jefferson City, our business community is closely watch-ing how potential changes to laws and regulations will affect their bottom lines.
To provide support and assistance, the Chamber’s economic development team and our partners are working with Spring-field’s companies to move expansion projects forward, and our public affairs team is busy advocating for business. Business assistance takes a variety of forms, and we and our community partners stand ready to provide profes-sional support. For example, there may be financial incentive programs avail-able to expanding companies, and we can help work with our state and local partners to determine if your company is eligible. Workforce issues are extremely important for businesses. We work closely with colleges, universities, and other orga-
nizations on job training and placement programs. We can also help you work with government entities and put you in touch with the organizations that can provide specific services to meet your needs. If you would like some assistance on an upcoming expansion, if your business is facing challenges, or if you just want to find out more about the resources that are available to your business, we can help, and we want to hear from you. Please contact Rob Dixon at 862-5567 or [email protected] to schedule a meeting with our existing business support team. We look forward to serving you.
New economic development program to support and assist existing business
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CalendarComplete details and online registration information can be found atwww.springfieldchamber.com.
2/1 Member Briefing 3:45-5 p.m. Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce 202 S. John Q. Hammons Pkwy.
2/2 60 Minutes to Success: Fact or Fiction? – The Truth About Health Care Reform Noon-1:30 p.m. Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce 202 S. John Q. Hammons Pkwy.
2/3 Good Morning, Springfield! 7:30 a.m. 425 Downtown 425 W. Walnut Sponsored by 425 Downtown
2/8 Social Media Marketing Boot Camp with Sarah Evans 7:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Veridian Event Center 309 South Avenue
2/10 Mid-America Technology Alliance 11:30 a.m.- Noon. Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce, Bill Foster North Room 202 S. John Q. Hammons Pkwy.
2/10 Business After Hours 5-7 p.m. The Grande Ballroom 305 E. Walnut Sponsored by The Grande Ballroom Valet parking provided.
2/16 Legislative Breakfast Series (1 of 3) 7-8:30 a.m. Capitol Plaza Hotel 415 W McCarty St Jefferson City, MO 65101
2/17 SBDC Annual Meeting 11:30 a.m. networking; Noon-1:15 p.m. lunch Highland Springs Country Club 5400 S Highland Springs Blvd.
2/17 Business 2 Business A.M. 7:30-9 a.m.
2011 OfficersChairman of the BoardJerry Harmison, Harmison & Pearman, PC
Chairman-electJohn Wilson, U.S. Bank
TreasurerRuss Marquart, Empire Bank
Assistant TreasurerGreg Horton, Integrity Home Care
Vice Chairman, Community Development/Special EventsPaula Adams, Penmac Staffing
Vice Chairman, Economic DevelopmentJoe Reynolds, Digital Monitoring Products
Vice Chairman, MembershipDr. Jennifer Jackson, Springfield Business Journal
Vice Chairman, Public AffairsDave Roling, Emery Sapp & Sons
2011 DirectorsTom Babik, Springfield Business Development Corporation (Ferrell-Duncan Clinic)*
Andrew Baird, Conco Companies
John Black, City Utilities
Greg Burris, City of Springfield*
Meghan Chambers, Staxx/Jelly Beans
Sheila Collins, New Horizons Hardwoods
Tim Connell, Connell Insurance, Inc.
Don Flatau, John Deere Reman
John Hancock, Prime, Inc.
Dennis Heim, Heim, Young & Associates, Inc.
Dr. Hal Higdon, Ozarks Technical Community College
Dawn Hiles, Drury University
Rick Hughlett, Rick’s Automotive
Jake McWay, CoxHealth
John Oke-Thomas, Oke-Thomas + Associates, Inc.
Francine Pratt, Isabel’s House*
Dr. Norm Ridder, Springfield Public Schools
Tim Rosenbury, Butler, Rosenbury & Partners, Inc.
David Ross, The Network (Morelock-Ross Builders)*
Jeff Schrag, The Daily Events
Jon Swope, St. John’s Health System
Jim Viebrock, Greene County*
Jim Anderson, Chamber of Commerce*
*Ex-officio board member~
Springfield Spirit is published monthlyfor members of the
Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce.
Michelle West Vice President, CommunicationsClaire Faucett Public Relations/Interactive Media ManagerKristen Kelley Art DirectorEmily Denniston Public Affairs Project Manager
~Jim Anderson PresidentBrad Bodenhausen Executive Vice PresidentJennifer Dalton Vice President, AdministrationSandy Howard Vice President, Public AffairsBrent McCoy Vice President, MembershipRyan Mooney Senior Vice President, Economic Development
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Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce
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Board Report Economic Development Activity Tracker
The activity tracker measures the year-to-date level of economic development project activity (prospects) in the Springfield region. The Chamber and its economic development subsidiary, the Springfield Business Development Corporation, serve as the lead business expansion and attraction entities for Springfield and the surrounding 10-county region. Also measured are the number of local business visits staff has conducted, as well as visits with site selection consultants and organizations making location decisions in our region.
Total New Prospects 2 Existing Companies 2 New Companies 0Current Active Projects 10Business Visits (inside market) 9Consultant/Business Visits (outside of market) 0Prospect Site Visits (to region) 0
Announced Projects (0):
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When I think about the direction that the Chamber has established for 2011, the film “Back to the Future” comes to mind. In order to prepare our com-munity for a successful future we must return to our foundation. We must direct our focus toward the basic needs and expectations of our members--economic develop-ment. Our economy is in recovery. We are seeing signs of positive growth. But the process is slow. In 2010, the Chamber took steps toward addressing two long-term, big picture challenges facing our community---a culture of poverty and a lack of diversity. Those challenges did not emerge in a year’s time and we knew they
would not be solved within a year. We will continue moving in the right direction on those issues, but in 2011, your Chamber will also return to its roots. We cannot hope to solve larger scale issues if our core is not strong. Our mission to serve as an advocate for business, to support and assist existing business and to promote the economic health of the Springfield area will be on the forefront as we intensify our focus on strengthening a positive busi-ness climate for our community. Thank you for the opportunity to serve the Chamber as Chairman in 2011. I look forward to work-ing with you to grow our local economy and continue to create opportunities for business.
Jerry Harmison, chairman of the Chamber’s board of directors, presided over his first meeting of the Chamber board on January 18. The board approved several appoint-ments to Chamber volunteer leadership positions for 2011. Tim Connell, Connell Insurance, Inc.; Jerry Harmison, Harmison & Pearman, P.C. and Dennis Heim, Heim, Young & Associ-ates, Inc., were approved to serve one-year terms. Ex-officio directors for 2011 will be Greg Burris, City of Springfield; Francine Pratt, Isabel’s House, NAACP and Jim Viebrock, Greene County. The board also approved chairmen for Chamber committees and task forces (see list page 4).
New 2011 Chamber Board Members Approved
Chairman’s Message
Jerry Harmison
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2011 Committee ChairsCommunity Development/Special Events DepartmentVice Chairman – Paula Adams, Penmac Staffing
Non-Profit RoundtableChairman –Bart Brown, Ozarks Food Harvest
Economic Development DepartmentVice Chairman – Joe Reynolds, Digital Moni-toring Products
International Business CouncilChairman – Laura Beaver, New Horizons Hardwoods
Education & Workforce Solutions Advisory GroupChairman – Tim Baltes, SRC Heavy Duty
The Network (additional investment required)Chairman –David Ross, Morelock-Ross Builders
Vice Chairman – Brad Erwin, Paragon Architecture
Development Issues Input Group Chairman – Dan Compas, Murney Associates
Manufacturers RoundtableChairman – David Dieselberg, John Deere Reman
Transportation Committee Chairman – Kelly Turner, Olsson Associates
Membership DepartmentVice Chairman – Dr. Jennifer Jackson, Springfield Business Journal/SBJ Publishing,Inc. Ambassadors (membership by appointment) Chairman – Chris Louzader, Midwest Family Broadcast Group
Business After Hours Committee Chairman – Paul Devlin, APLUS Payroll Limited
Chairman’s Club Chairman – Scott Schoettlin, Riverwalk Wealth Management
Red Carpet CommitteeChairman – Kristy Chastain, Arvest Bank
Small Business Council Chairman – Steve Counts, Digital Print Ink
Public Affairs DepartmentVice Chairman – Dave Roling, Emery Sapp & Sons
Governmental Relations Committee Chairman – Brent Singleton, Heim, Young & Associates
Vice Chairman – Ryan DeBoef, Husch Blackwell, LLP
Local Issues Public Policy Task Force (membership by appointment)*Chairman – Gary Powell, Husch Blackwell, LLP
Voice of Business Committee (membership by appointment)Chairman – Chip Sheppard, Carnahan, Evans, Cantwell & Brown, PC
School Board Candidate Endorsement CommitteeChairman – David Karr, Conco Companies
Past Chairmen’s Advisory Council Chairman – Andy Lear, BKD, LLP
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DermaHealth builds confidence you’ll notice
DermaHealth Laser & Skin Care Clinic provides clients with the best medical and latest laser technology in aesthetic skin care treatments and the “confidence” that comes with feeling great about yourself. DermaHealth is a locally owned medical aesthetic clinic offering services that include laser liposuction, sun damage repair, laser vein erasure, permanent cosmetics, acne treatments, Botox, Dysport, dermal fillers and much more. All procedures are performed by licensed medical professionals. “Everything we do is about confidence,” says owner Cheryl Briggs. “Confidence in DermaHealth that you’ll receive profes-sional, honest, quality treatments, while rebuilding and strengthening confidence in yourself.” DermaHealth provides medical treat-ments to fit a wide range of problems and budgets. Skin care products, procedures, and equipment are carefully researched to ensure clients are provided with the best, most affordable treatments to fit their specific needs.
In July 2010, DermaHealth was named as a finalist in the Springfield Busi-ness Journal’s Economic Impact awards. DermaHealth was honored as one of the top three economically effective companies in the Springfield area that have been in business less than ten years.
Take advantage of yourMembers Only benefits
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Spotlight
• Owner: Cheryl Briggs
• Address: 1902-A E. Battlefield Springfield, MO 65804
• Phone: (417) 447-7777
• Website: www.dermahealthconfidence.com
• Products/Services: Skin Care
DermaHealth Laser & Skin Care Clinic
Treatments offered include:
10 lasersFat & Cellulite Wrinkle & fine LinesSun Damage RepairPermanent CosmeticsAcneAestheticsTeeth WhiteningMedical Grade Safe Tan……and more
Cheryl Briggs, owner of Derma Health Laser & Skin Care Clinic, and her treatment span over the course of 1 ½ years.
By Danielle Capps, Communications Intern
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Your Chamber
The Springfield Business Development Corporation, the Chamber’s economic development subsidiary, will be hosting its 2011 Annual Meeting on February 17 at Highland Springs Country Club. The annual meeting is designed to bring together Partnership for Prosperity II in-vestors, celebrate economic development, recognize board service and look forward to the coming year. Keynote speaker David Kerr, Director of the Missouri Department of Economic Development, will give attendees insight into the state-wide strategic action plan and describe his vision for statewide economic devel-opment in the coming years. The event starts with networking at 11:30 a.m., with the lunch and program from noon to 1:15 p.m. Registration is open for SBDC inves-tors; tickets are $25 per person or $200 for a table of eight. Register online, or learn more about becoming an investor.
Annual meeting for economic development investors
Each year, the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce hosts the Small Business Award Luncheon to celebrate small business success in our area and present the W. Curtis Strube Small Business Award. This year it will be held on May 4, at the Doubletree Hotel. As one of the Chamber’s most prestigious events, the award luncheon provides sponsors the opportunity to be recognized by hundreds of Springfield’s small business professionals and service providers. There
are still spotlight sponsorships available, with benefits that include the sponsor’s name or logo in the event invitations and programs, in the Springfield Spirit news-letter, and on the video screen during the event. The sponsorship is $500. For more information, contact Jen Johnson at (417) 862-5567.
Small Business Award – still time to sponsor!
Your Chamber
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William Darr honored as 2011 Springfieldian
William H. Darr, founder of American Dehydrated Foods, Inc., International De-hydrated Foods, Inc., and the Darr Family Foundation, was honored January 28 with the Springfieldian Award presented by the Chamber at its 2011 Annual Meeting. For more than 50 years, the Chamber has honored an outstanding individual for leadership and commitment to our community. The Springfieldian Award is presented to a citizen who has exempli-fied outstanding community service, excellence in his or her chosen profession and dedication to improving the quality of life for Springfield and its citizens. Darr founded American Dehydrated Foods (ADF) in 1978, International De-hydrated Foods (IDF) in1982 and Food Ingredients Technology Company (FITCO) in 1990. Darr’s business success with ADF, IDF, and FITCO, helped fund the creation of the Darr Family Foundation in 2002, which continues to be primarily funded by the Darr family. The foundation’s mission is to “to find and support organizations delivering effective services that assist individuals in reaching their potential, especially young persons and those from disadvantaged
circumstances.” Recent grant recipients include Discovery Center of Springfield, Isabel’s House – Crisis Nursery of the Ozarks, Lighthouse Child and Family Development Center, The Victim Center, Boys & Girls Town of Missouri, and Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield. “You can hardly move in this town without seeing the things that he has impacted. He has been so generous to so many organizations across a wide breadth of types of organizations. All of which have been done to make this a better community,” said Dr. Karen Scott, Lost & Found. In 2000, Darr gave a major gift to Missouri State University’s (then SMSU) Agricultural Research and Demonstration Center, which prompted MSU to change the facilities’ name to the Darr Agricultural Center. Darr continues to fund facility improvements and expansions. “His dream is just to make something better for other people. And all of the gifts he has given not only to our organization but to others are because he wants to make a difference in somebody’s life,” Dr. Anson Elliott, Missouri State University.
Top: William Darr, recipient of the 2011 Springfiel-dian Award. Middle: Brian Fogle, 2010 Spring-fieldian, congratulated William Darr’s daughter, Sherry Hellweg . Bottom: Rev. Mark and Katie Struckoff congratulated Marsha Slaight, William Darr’s daughter.
Marsha Slaight and Sherry Hellweg accepted the 2011 Springfieldian Award on behalf of their father, William Darr.
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Leadership Springfield www.leadershipspringfield.org
Calendar of Events
February 10-11Spring Retreat-Class XXVIIHilton PromenadeBranson Landing
February 16, 2011Life 101-Academy Class XXI
February 22, 2011Board of DirectorsChamber of Commerce
Name: Brent Baldwin
Job Title: Senior Vice President
Leadership Springfield Class: 18
What does your job entail? My main role is as a commercial lender, managing a portfolio of existing loans, working with clients to satisfy their financing needs, and seeking new customer relationships for the bank. I am also responsible for the overall op-erations and efficiency of the Bancorp-South branch on East Sunshine.
What did you gain from Leadership Springfield? Leadership Springfield was a great experience for me. My
knowledge of Springfield and its government, health care, and education is much improved. Without Leadership Springfield, I would not have been introduced to Rotary Club of Springfield Southeast, Child Advocacy Center, and Good Samaritan Boys Ranch, all organi-zations which I have served in leader-ship roles. The most rewarding part of my Leadership Springfield year was developing lifelong friendships with the members of my class.
What’s your favorite memory from LS? We had a great class, very outgoing and fun to be around. The initial retreat was unforgettable, so many good times. The second retreat was very forgettable as we struggled so much to identify our group project, but fortunately we all came together in the end and had a very successful event.
Most important lesson from your Leadership Springfield class? I am much better at working in a group set-
ting, understanding different personality types, and seeing another person’s per-spective. I also gained a great respect for my community.
Do you remain in contact with any LS alums from your class? yes, with many
What do you do in your free time? My free time is spent with my family attending the kids’ various sport events and practices. Once in a while, I’m able to get in a round of golf or two.
Volunteer work? yes
Anything else you want to share? I still think my program day group has the record for the most time spent (at least 20 hours) planning its day.
Brent Baldwin
Academy Class XXI students enjoyed touring the Askinosie Chocolate Factory. They learned the entire process of making chocolate from the pod to the bar. Students enjoyed samples and visiting with Shawn Askinosie.
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Membership RenewalsThank you for renewing The Chamber encourages members to do business with other Chamber members. Please consider these renewing members and new members the next time you have a need for products/services.
AAA Missouri
Advanced ColorPrint
American Business Systems Co., Inc.
Anderson Engineering, Inc.
APLUS Payroll Limited
Associated Wholesale Grocers
Best Security Services, ADT Authorized Dealer
Best Storage
Brad Bradshaw, MD, JD, LC
Branson Airport, LLC
Bridges For Youth
CB Laser, Home of Nixa Office Supply
Carlos O’Kelly’s Mexican Cafe
Chateau On The Lake Resort Spa & Convention Center
Cheesecakes & More, Inc.
Coffman and Company, PC
Colonial Supplemental Insurance
Comfort Inn & Conference Center
Copy Products, Inc.
Council of Churches of the Ozarks
Coyote’s Adobe Cafe
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
Creekside at Elfindale
Culpepper Place at Chesterfield Village
Cycle 3 IT Staffing
DJ Roofing Supply, Inc.
Discovery Center of Springfield, Inc.
Electronic Video Systems
Evans & Dixon, LLC
Farmers Gastropub
Food 4 Less
GHN | Architects Engineers
Gibson & Associates Professional Claims Management, Inc.
Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel
Governmental Services Group, Inc.
The Grande Ballroom
Greater Springfield Board of Realtors
Grindstone Construction, Inc.
Harshman Chiropractic Clinic
HealthMEDX, Inc.
HealthPointe Insurance Solutions, LLC
Herrman Lumber Co.
Hlavacek, Morris, McIntyre, Yates & Danielson, PC
Home Builders Association of Greater Springfield
Husch Blackwell LLP
International Division, Inc.
J C Penney Co.
J.D. Dickinson Compressor Co.
Jay Key Service, Inc.
Johnston Industrial Supply Co., Inc.
KOLR-10 TV
Keller Williams Realty Greater Springfield
Lockwell Heating & Air Conditioning, LLC
May Motor Co.
McLoud & Co., LLC
Mille’s Cafe
Ming Auto Beauty Center
Moseley’s Discount Office Products
Nabholz Construction Services
Northwestern Mutual Financial Network - Aaron Tanner
Olsson Associates
Ozark Flag Distributors
Ozark Industrial Lighting, Inc.
Papa John’s Pizza
Plaza Towers
Print Group, Inc.
Queen City Roofing & Contracting Co.
Quest Capital Alliance, LLC
Quincy Magoo’s Restaurant & Pub
Ramada Oasis Convention Center
Realty Mortgage & Appraisals, Inc.
Rick’s Automotive
SRC Electrical
Safety Council of the Ozarks
Securitas Security Services USA
Shred-It Springfield
Siemens Energy, Inc.
Smurfit-Stone Container
Southwest Missouri Office on Aging
Specialty Electrical Professionals, LLC
Springfield Grocer Co.
Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association
Springfield Ready Mix Co.
Springfield Supply Co.
Sprint Nextel
Sunbelt Environmental Services, Inc.
Thompson Buick GMC Cadillac
UMB Bank, NA
U.S. Bank
The Vision Clinic
Wells Fargo Advisors
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
Which Wich? Superior Sandwiches
Whole Hog Cafe
Wickman Gardens
WineStyles
Yates Promotions
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New MembersWelcome to our newest members
Brookhaven Health Care3405 W. Mt. VernonSpringfield, MO 65802(417) 874-9600Nursing Homes - Skilled Nursing Facility
Classy Chassis Limousine230 E. Weaver RoadSpringfield, MO 65810(417) 379-2955Limousine Service
Flo Eatery & Wine Bar2925 E. Battlefield, #105Springfield, MO 65804(417) 886-0356Restaurants - Fine Dining
Fulton Communications4650 S. National, A-6Springfield, MO 65810(417) 823-8200Telephone Equipment & Services
Healing Hands Massage Therapy & Skin Care4145-G S. McCann CourtSpringfield, MO 65804(417) 886-2600Spas
ID3604600 W. Kearney St., #360Springfield, MO 65803(417) 866-0360Marketing - Online
Intrepid USA Home Health4305 S. NationalSpringfield, MO 65810(417) 833-5118Home Health Services
Northern Summit5335-A S. CampbellSpringfield, MO 65810(417) 877-0395Computer Networking
Rapid Roberts, Inc.1840 S. CampbellSpringfield, MO 65807(417) 890-1111Convenience Stores
The Rebecca Grille209 E. WalnutSpringfield, MO 65806(417) 863-7000Restaurants - Fine Dining
Show-Me STATE GAMES2250 S. MarylandSpringfield, MO 65807(417) 368-0487Area Attractions
Sunshine Health Mart Pharmacy1536 W. Sunshine StreetSpringfield, MO 65807(417) 863-0002Pharmacies, Prescription Forwarding Services
Ribbon CuttingsMinsky’s Pizza – January 1900 E. Battlefield Rd.
CoxHealth Network – January 273354 S National Ave.
Lobby DisplayBusiness providing floral arrangements in John Q. Hammons Enterprise Center
Wickman Gardens1345 S. Fort Ave.(417) 862-3707