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volume 20 • issue 8 August 2012
TheNorthlandVoicea publication of the Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce
What’s InsideGolf Tournament
Photos and Winners Announced!
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Monthly LuncheonAll-Star Wrap Up
Speaker: Troy Shulte, KCMO City ManagerAugust 21 | 12:Noon
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5th Friday CoffeeThe Regus Group
7280 NW 87th TerraceAugust 31 | 7:30am
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!
NRCC Golf Tournament--Huge Success!
Golf Tournament Sponsor:
Golf Cart Sponsor: North Kansas City Hospital Hole in One Sponsor: Thoroughbred Ford Goodie Bag Sponsor: Sam’s Club Beverage Sponsor: NKC Beverage Company Front Nine Sponsor: Kansas City Aviation Back Nine Sponsor: Hunt Midwest Luncheon Sponsor: Hilton KCI Putting Contest Sponsor: Zona Rosa
Beverage Station Sponsors: CARSTAR, Meyers Funeral Chapel Northland, Zona Rosa
Hole Sponsors: AAS Restoration • City of Kansas City MO 1st District Council Members • City of Riverside
Curry Investments • Clay County Savings Bank • Harley Davidson • KCP&L • Kruger & James • KTTRKCI Expo Center/Holiday Inn • Kansas City Airport Marriott • Metro North Company • Park Air ExpressPlatte Valley Bank of Missouri • Servepro of Clay County • The Urgency Room • Wallace Engineering
Men’s Longest Drive: FirstLine Transportation • Women’s Longest Drive: Grantham University Las Vegas Hole Sponsor: Embassy Suites KCI • Tiger Drive Sponsor: Park University
Donations:Above & Beyond Catering • Ameristar Casino & Hotel • Argosy Casino Hotel & Spa • Budwiser
CARSTAR Collision & Repair Experts • Citizens Bank & Trust • CommunityAmerica Credit Union Embassy Suites KCI • Gravity Salon - Tad Utterback • Heart of America Catering • Hilton Kansas City Airport
Hy-Vee Food & Drug Store • Integrity Home Care • NorthCare Hospice & Palliative CareNorth Kansas City Hospital • City of Riverside • Riverside Red X • Residence Inn KCI Airport
Tiffany Greens Golf Course • UMB • Western Associates, Inc.
In our 21st year of hosting the NRCC Golf Tournament, we had great food, people and more fun memories! What a beautiful day for golf, it was another great opportunity for networking and building connections. A big thanks to our sponsors for their generosity in making a successful tournament!
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 ServicesTony Reinhart
Ford Motor Company
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
Animal Clinic of Boardwalk SquareArt & Frame WarehouseThe Carney GroupChase Suites HotelCiti CardsDelich, Roth & Goodwille, PAThe Family ConservancyHealing Well Chiropractic, LLCHeart of America CateringHillcrest Transitional HousingInsight Eyecare Specialities, IncKansas City Missouri Water Services Dept.Kansas City MO Aviation DepartmentKaw Valley Engineering, Inc.KCI-Expo CenterLiberty HospitalMargarita’s North
Meritas Health CorporationMetor Media, Inc.Meyers Funeral Chapel NorthlandMid-America Contractors, Inc.The Mop BucketNorthland Catholic SchoolsPerfect Turf, LLCPlatte Woods Animal HospitalPrint TimeProvince of Briarcliff ApartmentsSuburban Land ReserveUnisource Document ProductsVSM Engineering, LLCWestern Associates, IncWisdom 4 Life Coaching, LLCWithers, Brank, Igoe & Mullennix Law FirmWilliams Spurgeon Kuhl & Freshnock Architects
Thank you for renewing your Chamber investment this month.
eyeSmith Rand Smith 8502 N Green Hills Rd. Kansas City, MO 64054 (816) 741-3937 (EYES) www.eyeSmithoptical.com [email protected]
Prosperity Planning, Inc. Cindy Richey 1805 NW Platte Road, Suite 100 Riverside, MO 64150 (816) 587-7526 www.prosperityplanninginc.com [email protected]
Special Olympics Missouri 9001 W 67th Street Merriam, KS 66202 (913) 789-0332www.somo.org [email protected]
Woople, LLCTina Huet400 N Missouri Street Liberty, MO 64068(816) [email protected]
Welcome to our New Chamber Members!
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Chamber News
www.northlandchamber.com 3 August 2012
21st Annual Golf Tournament Thanks to our golfers, volunteers, sponsors, donors and a BIG thanks to Tiffany Greens for your hospitality!
Congratulations to Our Winners!Flight A:1st Place- Gerald Wicklund, Brett Ohlhausen, Allen Rhea, Paul Watson 2nd Place- Jared Parlette, Nathan Soltice, Craig Hufferd, Ernesto GomezFlight B:1st Place- Bob Lohmeyer, Jerry Vick, Andy Lohmeyer, Michael Rose 2nd Place- Kevin Greischar, Rod Oathout, Dr. Mike Reik, Rob GardnerFlight C:1st Place- Randy Baker, Kayte Baker, Braden Baker, Janet Kenny 2nd Place- Larry Lauvetz, Tim Donaldson, JoAnn Werner, Karen Steele
Chamber News
www.northlandchamber.com 4 August 2012
NRCC Travels to Washington DCMembers of NRCC recently traveled to Washington DC in June. Our members were met by elected officials from our region during the 3-day trip.
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.
5th Friday Coffee
Join us at The Regus Group
7280 NW 87th Terrace, Suite 210 [Zona Rosa]
August 31, 20127:30am - 8:30am
Make business connections and enjoy coffee and a light breakfast all before work!
Chamber News /Around the Northland
www.northlandchamber.com 5 August 2012
August 7th Kansas City, MO Ballot IssueThere are two measures to be places on the KCMO ballot on August 7th.
Question 1 changes how the KCMO Parks are funded, from three different property taxes and a motor vehical fee that are paid on by residents of KCMO to a 1/2 cent sales tax that is paid by everyone, including people who visit and work in KCMO, but do not live in the city limits. In addition, this will create a dedicated street maintenance fund which will double the budget street maintenance.
Question 2 is a $500 million revenue bond issue to address the unfunded federal mandate of converting our combined sewer system into a modern system and to extend sanitary sewers to the growth areas of our city. The bonds will be retired with already planned revenue from the system and will not increase taxes.
Get out and
NRCC Monthly Luncheon
Program: All-Star Wrap-UpAugust 21, 2012
12:NoonLocation: Black on Burlington
[1327 Burlington]
Join us as City Manager, Troy Shulte, provides us with information following
the All-Star game.
Sponsored by: JE Dunn
Lunch & LearnEvent & Complimentary Lunch Sponsored By:
Citizens BankProgram: 10 Tips to Email Marketing
Speaker: Paige Cahill, Constant Contact
Friday, August 17, 201212:Noon - 1:30pm
NRCC Office
New Member Reception
Join NRCC for a New Member Reception to welcome and recognize those new to the
Chamber!
Wednesday, August 84pm - 5pm
This is a great opportunity for new members to learn more about what the Chamber has
to offer. Also, there is an opportunity to meet the Chamber Board!
If you attened our New Member Reception in May, you need not attend. If you missed it, be sure to attend this event. It is a great
kick-off to learn more about the Chamber and network with other new members.
Jo
in U
s!
Yard signs available at the Chamber office. Pick yours up today!
www.BethesdaSeniorLiving.com
The Gardens at Barry RoadAssisted Living and now Memory Care too!
(816) 584-32008300 N.W. Barry Rd. Kansas City, MO 64153
Memory Care Opening
Attention Chamber Members!
You’ re Invited!
Our Memory Care Community is Now Open!
We invite you to join the celebration during our
Grand Opening Ceremony starting at 4:00 p.m.
Please call us with the good news that you’ll be joining us!
August 16th
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Please RSVP to:
(816) 584-3200 (Ask for Linsey)
Around the Northland
www.northlandchamber.com 7 August 2012
American Family Insurance Agent earns Distinguished Insurance Agency distinction from J.D. Power and Associates
Chamber Member Makes KC’s Women Who Mean BusinessValerie McCaw, owner and president of VSM Engineering, has been named one of KC’s Women Who Mean Business list.Kansas City Business Journal’s Women Who Mean Business. The program, now in its 13th year, honors some of the area’s top corporate executives and entrepreneurs. This year’s class of 25 brings the total number of honorees to 325 businesswomen who have developed a unique network of friendship and support.
The women will be recognized at an Aug. 24 awards luncheon and will be featured in a special Kansas City Business Journal supplement the same day.
Congratulations Valerie and VSM Engineering!
Danielle Kohler, an American Family Insurance agent and NRCC Chamber Member, has been recognized for providing outstanding customer experience under the J.D. Power and Associates Distinguished Insurance Agency ProgramSM. Danielle joins other American Family agents who have demonstrated the highest level of commitment to outstanding customer service.
The service excellence distinction was determined through an evaluation process conducted by J.D. Power and Associates. Only agencies that perform in the top 20 percent of all insurance agencies nationwide based on customer satisfaction surveys are eligible to become a Distinguished Insurance Agency.
Platte County EDC Director Named Professional Economic Developer of the YearCongratulations to the Platte County EDC’s new Executive Director, Alicia Stephens, for being named 2012 Professional Economic Developer of the Year by the Missouri Economic Development Council (MEDC). This award is presented to an MEDC member who has made significant contributions in the field of community-based economic development.
Ms. Stephens served as Executive Director of the Liberty Economic Development Corporation for the past seven years and will be taking the helm at the PCEDC next week. The MEDC is a statewide not-for-profit association of economic development professionals and community leaders.
Ford’s Kansas City Assembly Plant is top-producing U.S. factoryFord Motor Company’s Kansas City Assembly Plant in Claycomo ranks as the top-producing U.S. factory according to a report in Automobile Magazine.
According to the report, Ford’s plant in Claycomo turned out 460,338 cars last year, helped by Ford deciding to boost Escape production before the new 2013 model went on sale in the summer.
Both Kansas City-area plants made significant contributions to Ford and GM posting robust sales in June.
Taken from KC Business Journal, July 2012
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.
August Luncheon: All-Star Wrap UpSpeaker: Troy Shulte, KCMO City Manager
Sponsored by: JE DunnAugust Luncheon
Tuesday, August 21st • 12:Noon • Black on Burlington $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
August 2012 Thursday 2 11:30am Ambassador Committee Smokehouse BBQ - Gladstone RSVP
Wednesday 8 12:Noon Education Committee
4pm-5pm New Member Reception Thursday 9 7:30am Planning & Development 4:30pm Ribbon Cutting: Gillis Center 3100 NE 83rd Street Friday 10 7:30am Executive Committee Tuesday 14 7:30am Board Meeting
Thursday 16 4:30pm Ribbon Cutting: The Gardens at Barry Road 8300 NW Barry RoadFriday 17 12:Noon Lunch & Learn: 10 Tips to Email Marketing RSVP 12:Noon Legislative Affairs Committee Trezo Mare RSVP
Tuesday 21 12:Noon Monthly Luncheon: All-Star Wrap-Up Black on Burlington - RSVP
Thursday 23 7:30am Planning & Development
Monday 27 12:Noon Leadership Committee
Tuesday 28 7:30am Parks & Recreation
Friday 31 7:30am 5th Friday Coffee The Regus Group [Zona Rosa]
*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 Airport
Hy-Vee Food & Drug Store JR & Co IncLathrop & Gage, L.C.M&I BankMail Print, Inc.MCC-Maple WoodsMid-Continent Public LibraryCity of North Kansas CityNorth Kansas City SchoolsKindred Hospital NorthlandPark Hill School DistrictPark UniversityPatriots Bank
Platte 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 City Your 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
