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Welcome to The Greater Warrensburg Area
Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center
Member Orientation
Introductions
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Member Orientation is presented by
Your Junior Ambassadors:Don Burgin
Barbara CarderKari CallahanJulie Chapman
Cam ElliottJoe HollanderSuzy Latare
Heather Myers-ReynoldsKaren Sligh
Richard Welch
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Board MembersMark Dawson, Chair of the Board, KCP&L
Eric Endsley, Chair Emeritus, Missouri Veterans HomeKari Callahan, Callahan Insurance Agency
Barb Carder, UCM Extended StudiesMary Castro, Warrensburg R-VI School District
James Joyner, Insurance Associates of Johnson CountyJason Lankford, Missouri American Water Co.
David Less, Lowe’sTilly Lotspeich, Lotspeich Automotive
Steve Moore, West Central Electric CooperativeMichelle Schubert, UCM Intercollegiate Athletics Development
Carol White, CMCCU
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StaffTamara Long
President
Sue Taylor Membership Coordinator
Leanne Larson Office Manager
Paula GauchatLicense Fee Office Manager
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Our mission is to create opportunities to promote
business success and welcome visitors.
Our vision is to be known as the proactive voice
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The Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce is a powerful business tool and a positive link to promote
your business in the community.
We believe all businesses can benefit from membership.
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The Chamber Flash –[email protected]
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• Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies Luncheons, Breakfasts
& Business After Hours
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Networking Opportunities
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MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES
WELCOME BAGSBROCHURE DISPLAY
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MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES
BULK MAIL STAMP
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MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES
CHAMBER WEBSITE – WWW.WARRENSBURG.ORG
FACEBOOK - CHAMBERWARRENSBURGMO
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COMMITTEES(THERE ARE SOME REQUIREMENTS IN ORDER TO SERVE ON CERTAIN COMMITTEES)
GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONSMEMBERSHIP SERVICES
MILITARY AFFAIRSEDUCATION
SMALL BUSINESSYOUNG PROFESSIONALSALTERNATIVE INCOME
JUNIOR AMBASSADORSMarch 2012Barb & Sue
Staff: Tracy E. Brantner, Executive Director Judy Long, Executive Assistant
Address: 300 N. Holden Street, Suite 301Phone: 660.747.0244Email: [email protected]
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Accessing the JCEDC OfficeThe JCEDC office is located on the 3rd floor of the Johnson County Courthouse in Suite 301. The office hours are: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday—Friday and other times by appointment.
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BIIBusiness Innovation
InstituteThe Organization:
BII
SBTDC E-Zone
UCM – Harmon College of Business
& Professional Studies
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Products and Services
One-on-One Consultation
Business Plan Review
Loan packaging
Marketing
Many More
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Products and Services
Training Classes
QuickBooks – Beg & Adv
Excel for businesses
Marketing
Customized
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Other Products and Services
Patent/Trademark SearchResource Library
ServicesMarch 2012
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Contact MeKelly Dyer
Small Business & Technology Development CenterUniversity of Central Missouri
Dockery Suite 102
Phone: 660-543-8777
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.ucmo.edu/sbtdcMarch 2012
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Chamber of Commerce Members
Special offer for New Charter Business Customers
As a member of the Chamber of Commerce you can take advantage of a one-time $100 credit when you sign up for any two Charter Business communication services.
•Charter Business Internet
•Charter Business Phone
•Charter Business TV
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BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD
OF KANSAS CITY
CHAMBER CHOICEMarch 2012
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OTHER PROGRAMS & EVENTS
GIFT CERTIFICATE PROGRAMOFFICE DEPOT CHAMBER MEMBER PROGRAM
MEMBER 2 MEMBER PROGRAMSPONSOR 4 PAY NO MORE
JACK MOORE COMMUNITY ROOM (AVAILABLE TO RENT) LUNCH & LEARN GET THE RED OUT &
HOMECOMING PARADE (OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE)WARRENSBURG MAP & GUIDE BOOK
(NOW ELECTRONIC VERSION)GOLF TOURNAMENT & ANNUAL SOCIAL
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Ribbon Cuttings:
Networking Events:
Q & APRIZE DRAWING
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The Greater Warrensburg Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center is an organization that is engaged in
activities on all levels to improve its community.
From working with federal and state officials to protect the viability of its military base to launching a
multi-pronged community branding campaign, we are consistently on the front line of issues that impact
this community.
As a result, the Greater Warrensburg Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center has built a strong
membership base with one of the highest membership retention rates in the nation.
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