nrcc 2012 may newsletter
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May 2012 NewsletterTRANSCRIPT
volume 20 • issue 5 May 2012
TheNorthlandVoicea publication of the Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce
What’s InsideExcellence in Education
Tuesday, May 1KCI Expo
5:30pm Cocktails, 6pm Dinner
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Business After HoursWednesday, May 2
CARSTAR and Glass, Wicklunds - Liberty
5-7pm
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Monthly LuncheonLegislative UpdateTuesday, May 22
Marriott Hotel KCI Airport12:Noon
Thank you Antioch Printing for printing this month’s newsletter in full color.
Antioch has donated this service to the Chamber to
show our members one example
of the services they provide. Thank You!
Argosy to Sponsor NRCC Golf Tournament This year NRCC will be hosting the 21st Annual Golf Tournament at Tiffany Green’s Golf Club on July 11, 2012. We are currently accepting early bird registrations for teams of four. Thank you to Argosy Casino Hotel & Spa for committing to the Golf Tournament Sponsor. We look forward to working with past sponsors, as well as new sponsors for this year’s event!
Is your company intersted in donating items for the goodie bags that will be handed out to more than 144 golfers? Please contact [email protected] or call 816/455-9911.
NRCC is proud to celebrate and congratulate the 2012 Youth Leadership Class. The graduation luncheon was sponsored by Senior Helpers at Black on Burlington. All guests had the opportunity to hear from two graduates, Kelsey Woehrman of Kearney High School, and Nathan Coulson of West Platte High School.
Congratulations Class of 2012! And a BIG thank you to all the sponsors who help make this program possible.
Congratulations, Youth Leadership Class of 2012
Congratulations to the Class of 2012:Haley Barbour, Liberty North High School; Conner Blinzler, Park Hill South High School; Marvin Glenn Byas, Oak Park High School; Caleb Chester, Staley High School; Nathan Coulson, West Platte High School; Kwaku Duah, Winnetonka High School; Michelle Estes, Park Hill South High School; Natalie Gorman, Staley High School; Shannan Henderson, North Kansas City High School; Jana Hochard, West Platte High School; Anthony Kawecki, Smithville High School; Samantha Latz, Kearney High School;
Michael Ly, North Kansas City High School; Maddie Mallett, Liberty High School; Shelby Miller, Winnetonka High School; Madison Nelson, Smithville High School; Kevin Page, Liberty North High School; Lindsey Reichert, Platte County High School; Aggie Rieger, Oak Park High School; Logan Sloniker, Park Hill High School; Christian Stodden, St. Pius X High School; Alexandria Sweeney, St. Pius X High School; Brandilyn Walker, Liberty High School; Kelsey Woehrman, Kearney High School; Emily Wood, Platte County High School
Sponsored by:
Membership
Mission Statement To enhance the business
community, economic growth and quality of life
in the Northland.
2012 OfficersChair
Louise Welborn, Northland Community Foundation
Past ChairThelma Crawford, S & T Consultant, LLC
Chair ElectDave Mecklenburg, CEK Insurance
TreasurerChris Byrd, Christopher W. Byrd, P.C.
Division ChairsBusiness Development
Rosemary Salerno Zona Rosa
Governmental AffairsSabin Yanez
Cook, Flatt & Strobel Engineers
LeadershipBruce Cramer
Cramer Capital Management
Membership ServicesJohn Miller
Saint Luke’s North Hospital
StaffChamber President
Sheila Tracy
Vice President Karla Martinez
Events & Communication Coordinator Brianna Hernandez
Administrative CoordinatorHeather Phillips - Mon-Wed
Mary Vogel - Wed-Fri
Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce
634 NW Englewood RdKansas City MO 64118Phone 816/455.9911
Fax 816/455.9933www.northlandchamber.com
Email [email protected]
The Northland Voice is a monthly publication of the Northland Regional Chamber.
Notification of articles, information and advertising is due in the Chamber office by
the 10th of the month for the following month’s edition. We reserve the right to edit or rewrite
material submitted.
Submit any suggestions, comments or questions to Brianna Hernandez at
816/455.9911 or [email protected]
American Jazz MuseumAssistance League of Kansas CityC E Kavanaugh, DDS, PCCapitol FederalCity of LibertyDot’s Office Products, Inc.Dyllan Construction, IncEconomic Development Corporation of
KCMOFairfield Law OfficeFirst Community BankFond Memories EngravingFord Motor Company
GraingerHeartland HealthHyatt PlaceKansas City IT SolutionsMazuma Credit UnionMedia Services/Shred-TimeMid-America Cardiology-ParkvilleMidAmerica Nazarene UniversityMissouri Gas EnergyNKC Hospital Occupational MedicineOlsson AssociatesOppenheimer & Company, Inc.Patriots Bank
Patti Banks AssociatesPremier Document Imaging SolutionsShow-Me Presentation ResourcesStandard Parking CompanySteven T. Osborne, CPASummit Publications, Inc.Swanson Midgley, LLCThe Manor Homes of FoxcrestThoroughbred FordTriality, Inc.Wallace EngineeringWexford Place
Zona Rosa Residential
Thank you for renewing your Chamber investment this month.
BKD, LLP Cindy Boersma 1201 Walnut Street Kansas City, MO 64106 (816) 701-0228 Fax (816) 221-6380 [email protected] www.bkd.com
Chick-Fil-A Michael Robinson 110 N. Conistor Street Liberty, MO 64068 (816) 415-2212 Fax (816) 415-2224 [email protected] www.cfaliberty.com
Coldwell Banker Commercial Ray Sisson 2700 N Belt Highway St Joseph, MO 64506 (816) 364-2700 Ext 8604 Fax (816) 279-2987 [email protected] www.raysisson.net
Courtyard by Marriott-KC North Audrey Vollbracht 4000 N Mulberry Drive Kansas City, MO 64116 (913) 534-8384 [email protected] www.marriott.com/mcino
Energy Management Institute Russ Mehl 110 Woodlands Gladstone, MO 64119 (816) 453-3867 [email protected]
e-Nertia Marketing Ron Durant 790 SW US Highway 40 #219 Blue Springs, MO 64015 (816) 988-8615 [email protected] www.enertiamarketing.com
Immacolata Manor Stacie Brachter 2135 Manor Way Liberty, MO 64068 (816) 781-4332 x226 Fax (816) 781-8820 [email protected] www.lmanor.org
LaQuinta Inn Maxwell Mudari 2214 Taney Street North Kansas City, MO 64116 (816) 221-1200 Fax (816) 471-6207 [email protected] www.LQ.com
Port Authority of Kansas City Michael Collins 300 Wyandotte, Suite 100 Kansas City, MO 64105 (816) 559-3721 Fax (816) 559-3759 [email protected] www.kcportauthority.com
Welcome to our New Chamber Members!
www.northlandchamber.com 2 May 2012
DownloaD the nRCC app foR
Up-to-Date ChambeR news & events
Chamber News
www.northlandchamber.com 3 May 2012
$15/members $18/non-members - Buffet breakfast included.Bridge View Hall | May 23 | 7:30am
Networking Breakfasts Sponsored By:
Cramer Capital Management, LLCBruce Cramer, President
Brewing upBusiness & Breakfast
Networking Breakfast
Lunch & Learnevent & compLimentary Lunch SponSored by:
citizenS bank
Friday, may 18, 201212:noon - 1:30pm
nrcc oFFice | 634 nW engLeWood road
Space iS Limited--reServe your Seat today!WWW.northLandchamber.com or 816/455-9911
EducationThe committee met in April at the Chamber office to finalize the Excellence in Education Banquet for Tuesday, May 1st at the KCI Expo Center. Last year’s banquet had nearly 800 participants. It is the biggest celebration of education in the state of Missouri. The NRCC Education committee, chaired by Jennifer Buckmaster and Tina Zubeck, have collected all applications and the winners have been finalized for the Excellence in Education Banquet. We are thrilled to once again have Citizens Bank & Trust serve as the corporate sponsor for this event. Great job Education committee!Leadership NorthlandLeadership Northland 2012 completed their 8-month program and celebrated their graduation on March 8th. This is the 18th Leadership Northland class for NRCC. The graduation ceremony was highlighed by program speaker, Zel Fisher, Missouri Supreme Court Judge. Congratulations to the Class of 2012. Applications for the 2013 class will be in the June NRCC newsletter. The 2013 class will be limited to 28-30 individuals and begins in August 2012. The class is filling up. If you are interested, please contact Karla Martinez at [email protected]. Now for the graduates and alumni of Leadership Northland, keep in mind that the Leadership Northland committee will begin meeting in July at the Chamber office.Youth LeadershipYouth Leadership had their last session of their 4-month program on Tuesday, April 17th. Their half-day session was followed by our Chamber monthly luncheon, where youth leadership participants graduated. Congratulations Class of 2012!
From the Divisional ChairLeadership Division: Bruce Cramer, Cramer Capital Management
Chamber News
www.northlandchamber.com 4 May 2012
Washington DCFly-In
Mark your calendars and plan to join us.June 20 - 22, 2012
Contact the Chamber office to register:[email protected] or
816/455-9911
Don’t miss this international travel opportunity! Ireland
October 30 - November 6, 2012 Contact NRCC for more details!
Cramer CapitalManagement LLC
Bruce CramerPrivate Wealth Management
Cramer Capital Management is a comprehensive fi nancial services fi rm
committed to helping our clients improve their long-term fi nancial success. Our customized
programs are designed to grow and conserve our clients’ wealth by delivering an unprecedented level of personalized service.
Now Online!www.cramercapitalmanagement.com
913.948.6770
Bruce Cramer is an investment advisor representative of and offers securities and investment advisory services through Multi-Financial
Management is independent of Multi-Financial Securities.
New Member Reception
Please join NRCC for a New Member Reception!
Wednesday, May 94pm - 5pm
If you attended our New Member Reception in February, you need not attend. If you missed it, be sure to attend this event. It’s a great kick-off to learn more about the
Chamber and network with other new members.
Join
Us!
This is a great opportunity for new members
to learn more about what the Chamber has to offer & meet
members of the board!
Let’s Talk BusinessWednesday, May 16 | 8:00am | NRCC Board Room
Amazing business enhancements in one place!Hear from our expert
Brian Hernandez, KCMO Supplier Relations Coordinator
“How do you do business with KCMO?”“How do you become certified as a KCMO supplier?”
“How do you become a certified Minority businesses enterprise?”“What does a minority business enterprise mean?”
Other area cities have been asked to join in sharing their process.
Immediately following the presentation from Brian there will be an opportunity to discuss whatever is on YOUR mind as a business owner.
This is an AWESOME opportunity to have a think tank with some very innovative participants!
FOR RESERVATION INFORMATION OR TO BOOK YOUR PARTY TODAY, PLEASE CONTACT ZONA ROSA GUEST SERVICES (816) 587-8180.
Chamber members - Mention this ad and receive 50% OFF any party booking! *Parties must be booked by May 31, 2012 to receive discounted rate. Parties may be scheduled as far in advance as October 31, 2012.
www.zonarosa.com
Baby Showers!
Birthdays!
Wedding Showers!
Office Parties!
Holiday
Parties! Club
Meetings!
Ribbon Cuttings & Around the Northland
Celebration Station at Zona RosaCelebration Station is now open at Zona Rosa. We are happy to have this new entertainment and meeting space available in Zona Rosa.
Ireland Trip
www.northlandchamber.com 6 May 2012
AAS Restoration Celebrated their membership with a Ribbon Cutting. Thanks for being part of the Chamber!
Unique Painting & Home Repairs Welcome to NRCC, Unique Painting & Home Repairs. A ribbon cutting celebrated their new Chamber membership!
Kansas City Home & Garden, Gone DigitalKansas City Homes & Gardens magazine is now available in the complete digital edition! You can receive all that KCH&G has to offer at no charge and conveniently delivered to your inbox. KCH&G brings you what you want for your lifestyle - home design ideas for new homes and remodels, gardening, KC’s hidden artisans, food & wine, arts & entertaining, healthy living and much more. Consumers have counted on us for 25 years for news and information on home trends as they happen locally and nationally - you can count on us too! To receive your free digital copy, contact Brenda Mitchell at 913-648-5757 x10 or [email protected].
Job Fair in the NorthlandNorthland Cathedral Church, located at 101 NW 99th Street, KCMO 64155 will be hosting their 4th annual Job Fair and Career Expo on Tuesday, May 15th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at their facility. Attendees that pre-register at www.northlandcathedral.org/jobfair can request a free lunch. Door prizes will be given out; including a Garmin GPS. Free Resume Critiquing will be offered, so bring your resumes! Free breakout sessions will be offered on “How to use Linked In to Network”, “Handling Stress” and “Resume Writing”. A prayer room will be open for those wanting to be prayed for. Professional Dress is encouraged. Free parking. Bring in unwanted/gently used Business Attire for a Business Clothing Drive for Convoy of Hope. Vendors looking to have a booth at the Job Fair may contact Lori LeMunyon at 816-734-1555.
Do You Have News to sHare witH Fellow MeMbers?
Submit your press releases to [email protected]. Submissions should be made by the 10th of the month for next month’s inclusion. All submissions
are subject to editing.
Hillcrest’s Annual Walk for the Homeless!Thousands of community members across the Kansas City Area have participated in Walk for the Homeless for almost 20 years, and Hillcrest would like to invite you to join them. This year’s event promises to be even more exciting and successful for all, so register today! This year’s walk will be Saturday, May 19, 2012 at Zona Rosa To register for the walk visit www.hillcresttransitionalhousing.org or call Julie at (816) 587-9037.
Legislative Update PanelMay Luncheon
Luncheon Sponsored by: Marriott KCI Legislative Panel Sponsored by: CenturyLink
Reservations for May LuncheonTuesday, May 22 • 12:Noon
Mariott Hotel KCI Airport | $25/member | $30/non-member
Name(s)______________________________________________________Company_____________________________________________________Credit Card #__________________________________________________
please include expiration date/four-digit code [AMX users] ______________Return registrations & make check payable to
NRCC | 634 NW Englewood Road | Kansas City, MO 64118 | Phone: 455.9911 | Fax: 455.9933 or RSVP on our website at www.northlandchamber.com
Cancellations must be made 24 hours in advance. $2 billing fee added to anyone needing invoiced.
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ChAIRMAN’S CLubCALeNDAR
eXeCuTIVe CLub
May 2012Tuesday 1 5:30pm Excellence in Education KCI Expo Center 11730 NW Ambassador Drive
Wednesday 2 5pm-7pm Business After Hours CARSTAR & Glass, Wicklund 941 Sutton Place - LibertyThursday 3 11:30am Ambassador Committee Trezo Mare - RSVP 4105 N MulberryFriday 4 7:30am Executive Board Meeting
Tuesday 8 7:30am Board of Directors Meeting
Wednesday 9 12:Noon Education Committee
4pm-5pm New Member Reception RSVP
Thursday 10 7:30am Planning & Development Wednesday 16 8am Let’s Talk Business Roundtable Friday 18 12:Noon Lunch & Learn RSVP
12:Noon Legislative Affairs Committee Trezo Mare - RSVP
Monday 21 12:Noon Golf Committee
Tuesday 22 7:30am Parks & Recreation Committee 12:Noon Monthly Luncheon: Legislative Update - RSVP Marriott Hotel KCI Airport 775 Brasilia Avenue Kansas City, MO
Wednesday 23 7:30am Networking Breakfast Bridge View Hall - RSVP
Thursday 24 7:30am Planning & Development *All meetings held at the Chamber office unless otherwise noted.
ADT Security Services, Inc.Bank of The WestBank of WestonBriarcliff VillageBuffalo Wild WingsCARSTARCurry Investment CompanyEmbassy Suites Kansas City-Int’l AirportCity of GladstoneGraingerHeartland HealthHilton Kansas City AirportHy-Vee Food & Drug Store JR & Co Inc
Lathrop & Gage, L.C.M&I BankMail Print, Inc.MCC-Maple WoodsMercerMid-Continent Public LibraryCity of North Kansas CityNorth Kansas City SchoolsNorthland LTAC HospitalPark Hill School DistrictPark UniversityPatriots BankPlatte County, MissouriPlatte Valley Bank of MissouriPolsinelli Shughart, PC
Port Authority of Kansas CitySprintUMBUS BankWhite Goss Bowers March Schulte & WeisenfelsWilliams Spurgeon Kuhl & Freshnock ArchitectsYMCA of Greater Kansas CityYour City Sampler
AT&TBlue Cross & Blue Shield of Kansas CityFirst Bank of Missouri
Hunt Midwest Enterprises Inc.JE Dunn Construction Co.City of RiversideZona Rosa