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volume 21 • issue 1 January 2013
TheNorthlandVoicea publication of the Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce
What’s InsideAnnual Banquet
Reserve your table today!January 19
Cocktails 5:30pmSeating 6:30pm
Dinner 7pm
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Let’s Talk BusinessJanuary 11
7:30-8:30am
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Networking BreakfastJanuary 23
7:30-8:30am
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Legislative TripFebruary 4-5
Jefferson City, MO
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!
Message from the Chair of the Board
In this Chamber, being selected and Northlander of the Year is an extreme accomplishment. The person who is selected is someone who has shown outstanding dedication and support to not only the Chamber, but to the Northland region. As a longtime Chamber member with Mercer, Spencer fields has been an advocate for not only NRCC, but the region. With his leadership on the Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Board, serving as Chair in 2002 and again on the board
in 2010, his vision and organization helped set the stage for the Chamber’s growth and success. Serving as a North Kansas City Schools board member for 12 years, Fields understood the importance of education and serving the community outside the Chamber walls. He is also known for working on many bond/levy campaigns to help better the region. Fields is a leader, friend and a true Northlander in every sense of the word.
Spencer Fields, 2012 Northlander of the Year
As the Chamber enters its 21st year of service to the Northland community, it is my extreme pleasure and honor to serve as your Chair of the 2013 Board of Directors. In 20 years we have seen unprecedented growth in business, population and influence to our great region. We have established lines of communication between business, education and political partners. As we enter the third decade of our existence the sky is the limit for the Northland. In the past year we have seen plans for the redevelopment of Antioch and Metro North malls and the construction of two interchanges on highway 169, which will feed development of the 1st and 2nd Creek areas. It is my hope that new development in the Northland will keep the tradition of Kansas City’s original plan of a city within a park. We have a front row seat to ensure these developments are a community within a park. With population growth, opportunities for new and increased business will grow. With this growth come new challenges on our magnificent school districts. We must advocate legislation for our districts to keep up with demand and maintain our expectation of high quality education.
Among our successes in 2012, Ford Motor Company has committed its confidence in the Northland with a workforce to expand and add jobs to the economy. With the improvements to the Broadway Extension and other river crossings we have added better accessibility and created more unified connections to all areas of our city. It is with all of these efforts in mind that I have chosen our 2013 Chamber theme…’Trails to Success in the Northland’. The ‘Trails to Success’ will encompass personal, business, educational, developmental, and quality of life opportunities. It is my personal experience that membership and involvement in the Chamber enhances your possibilities to be successful in the Northland…no matter what your endeavor may be…your TRAIL TO SUCCESS can start right here.
Dave Mecklenburg, CEK Insurance
Membership
Mission Statement To enhance the business
community, economic growth and quality of life
in the Northland.
2013 OfficersChair
Dave Mecklenburg, CEK Insurance
Past ChairLouise Welborn,
Nothland Community Foundation
Chair ElectChris Byrd, Christopher W Byrd, PC
TreasurerBruce Cramer, Cramer
Capital Management
Division ChairsBusiness Development
Rosemary Salerno Zona Rosa
Governmental AffairsSabin Yanez
Cook, Flatt & Strobel Engineers
LeadershipTony Reinhart
Ford Motor Company
Membership ServicesJanet Kenny
Citizens Bank & Trust
StaffChamber President
Sheila Tracy
Vice President Karla Martinez
Events & Communication Coordinator Brianna Hernandez
Administrative CoordinatorMary Vogel
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
2 Dawgs CopiesAntioch Dental GroupCommunityAmerica Credit UnionCorvettes and ClassicsCrooked Creek ApartmentsDiscover Vision CentersEagle Animal HospitalFirehouse SubsGreenhaven Sod & LandscapingHaith & Company, IncHallier Reed, LLCHenry Wurst, IncHootersIMKOKansas City Art Institute-Northland CampusKansas City Home & Gardens Magazine
Kansas City ZooKTTR Services, IncMount Moriah Terrace Park Funeral HomeThe National Golf Club of Kansas CityNorthland Early Education CenterPapa John’s PizzaThe Peterson CompaniesPolsinelli Shughart, PCRandy Reed Buick-GMCCity of RiversideSouthern Platte Fire Protection DistrictTown & Country Building ServicesTurn the Page Online MarketingUniversity of Phoenix-KC CampusVALIC Financial AdvisorsWhite Goss Bowers March Schulte & Wesenfels
Thank you for renewing your Chamber investment this month.
Welcome to our New Chamber Members!
www.northlandchamber.com 2 January 2013
Cosentino’s New Mark Sun FreshDan Vereecke1225 N. Oak TrfwyKansas City, MO 64155(816) 734-8800Fax: (816) [email protected] Cosentino’s Price ChopperLou DeMarco9717 N. Ash AvenueKansas City, MO 64157(816) 883-2770Fax: (816) [email protected]
k12itc, Inc.Dr. Dennis Fisher5904 NW 63rd TerraceKansas City, MO 64154(816) [email protected]
One Way ConstructionBrian Douglas4370 N Oak Trafficway, Suite 102Kansas City, MO 64116(816) 453-2800Fax: (816) [email protected]
Staley Farms Golf ClubMegan Albers10310 North Olive AvenueKansas City, MO 64155(816) 734-3839Fax: (816) [email protected]
Wells and AssociatesDouglas Wells4019 N Main StreetKansas City, MO 64116(816) 377-3374
Chamber News
www.northlandchamber.com 3 January 2013
Mark Your CalendarsLegislative Trip to
Jefferson City
February 4-5, 2013
$250/person for reception, dinner and lodging.
Transportation not included - to be arranged by each individual.
Dinner only: $75
Register online at www.northlandchamber.com or
816/455-9911
International Travel Opportunity-Austria & Germany
This year NRCC will be offering an international trip to Austria and Germany, featuring Oktoberfest. An informational meeting for this nine days and seven nights trip will be Monday, February 2, 2013 at 5:30pm. The departure date is set for October 4, 2013 from MCI Airport. For more information please contact NRCC. Chamber Explorations, along with its parent companies, have over 100 years of international travel experience. This international travel opportunity is
$2,799 per person double occupancy. The tour includes:• Round trip air from Kansas City, MCI• Seven nights in a centrally located first class hotel• Daily breakfast and three dinners• Sightseeing with admissions per itinerary• Full time Tour Director• Modern air-conditioned motor coaches for all transfers and tours• Baggage handling outside the secure area at the arrival airport• Professional drivers and guides• All tours feature deluxe modern motor coaches, baggage handling and airport transfers
Chamber News
www.northlandchamber.com 4 January 2013
Opportunity to Network
Only A Few Events Left!
From Business AFter Hours, to LuncHeons to A 5tH FridAy coFFee --
you now HAve An opportunity to gAin recognition witH tHe nrcc memBersHip.
For AvAiLABLe 2013 dAtes, pLeAse contAct [email protected] or 816/455-9911.
January kicks off a new year of making connections and building relationships. Make your 2013 resolution be about maximizing your membership and being more involved in the Chamber! January 23rd is our first Networking Breakfast of the year. $15 for members and $18 for non-members includes a full breakfast and an opportunity to build connections. To register for this event, please visit www.northlandchamber.com or 816/455-9911. Building connections and doing business with other Chamber members makes your membership valuable. We offer opportunities like the Networking Breakfast to provide our members with possibilities to build relationships and allow their business to gain exposure. The Networking Breakfasts are sponsored by Cramer Capital Management.
The 2013 Networking Dates are as follows:
January 23 • February 27 • April 24 • June 26July 24 • September 25 • October 23
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.
Business Expo Applications Available at
www.northlandchamber.com
The Trails to Success
March 20, 20131-4:30pm
KCI Expo Center11730 NW Ambassador
Free and Open to the Public
Chamber News/Around the Northland
www.northlandchamber.com 5 January 2013
With support of NRCC, Clay County EDC and Platte County EDC, we are proud to announce a new organization in the Northland -- Northland Young Professionals. This group serves the need for working professionals 40 years and under to build connections and gain leadership experience with their peers. This organization will focus on leadership, community involvement and building connections in the Northland region. There are many opportunities for working young professionals to be involved. For more information on how young professionals in your business can be involved, please contact the Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Repesentatives of the three organizations include:NRCC:Laura Jones, CommunityAmerica Credit UnionBen Pepper, Citizens Bank & TrustBrianna Hernandez, NRCC
Platte County EDC:Daniel Erickson, Platte County Zoning & DevelopmentBrad Cope, City of RiversideMorgan Bell, Platte County EDC
Clay County EDC:Mike McKeen, Briarcliff DevelopmentScott Middleton, Kearney Bank & TrustJeff King, Edward Jones Investments
New Year, New Group
Join us for our 1st event of 2013!
January 10, 2013Piropos [Briarcliff Village] | 5-7pm
Sponsored by:Briarcliff DevelopmentKearney Bank & Trust
Jeff King, Edward Jones Investment
Register for our event today!northlandypnetworking.eventbrite.com
Entrepreneurial Infrastructure! Sly James Listed Among Five Innovative Mayors in U.S.Mayor Sly James’s vision of building “Silicon Prairie” took a quantum leap forward when he successfully lobbied Google to partner with Kansas City in an exclusive test of its ultrahigh-speed fiber network. As a result, new businesses and entrepreneurs are already starting to come to this Midwestern tech mecca. James transitioned his City Hall office entirely to cloud computing and open-sourced the development of a new downtown streetcar project. These investments have already helped spur a resurgence in the downtown population, expanding the tax base while improving the quality of life. “Partnerships pay dividends,” James says. “The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.” Among other cities listed were New Orleans-Education, New York-Public Saftey, Chicago-Digital Government, and Oklahoma City-Quality of Life. From Newsweek Magazine, December 2012
Does Food Affect Your Mood?Explore which foods may help reduce stress and improve mood. The University of Kansas Hospital’s Keri Layton, MS, clinical dietitian, will discuss how those foods work in a free Be Well! program—“Does Food Affect Your Mood?”—from 4-5 p.m., Feb. 20, at The University of Kansas Cancer Center – Kansas City – North, 8700 N. Green Hills Road, Kansas City, MO. Registration is required. To make a reservation or obtain more information about this and other wellness programs offered by The University of Kansas Hospital, call 913-588-1227 or visit www.kumed.com/bewell.
Ribbon Cuttings /Around the Northland
www.northlandchamber.com 7 January 2013
Holiday Inn Express & Suites-KCILocated off Tiffany Springs is now open! With a beautifully finished interior design, this location is unique with a splash of modern flair.
eyeSmith Located off Barry Road & Green Hills Road celebrated their ribbon cutting in eye wear style! Rand Smith has more than 35 years of experience, and will be able to help with all your eye wear needs.
Share your news!Share with the membership news about your
business or organization! Submit a press release to [email protected]. Stories will be
printed as space permits and must be submitted by the 10th of the month for inclusion in the next
month’s publication. All submissions are subject to editing.
Dunn & Davison Law Firm, is doing something unusual in January. The law firm partners will be participating in a fundraising climb up Tanzania’s 19,341 foot Mt. Kilimanjaro, from January 12-18, to raise money for water wells in East Africa. The climb has been arranged by WorldServe International (Doug Pitt, brother of actor Brad Pitt, is on WorldServe’s board and will be on the climb) and Africa 6000 International. Together, Brian Dunn and Ron Holt have a fundraising goal of $35,000. The funds raised will be used to install deep community water wells in villages in the Masai land of Tanzania and in villages in Kenya now populated by Somali refugees. To make a contribution of support visit the law firm’s website at http://www.dunndavison.com/news.html.
Chamber Members to Make World Wide Impact
Heartland Habitat for Humanity is currently accepting applications from homeowners in Gladstone, Missouri who need help with minor exterior home repairs. “Heartland Habitat’s work extends beyond providing safe, decent and affordable homes for families in need,” said Tom Lally, Executive Director of Heartland Habitat for Humanity. “All of our efforts are designed to strengthen the community and improve the lives of the families we serve.” The program requires that recipients own and live in their homes and can provide proof of homeowner’s insurance. Applicants must also meet income requirements and will be asked to provide proof of household income. For a full of list of criteria and to request an application, please contact Nancy at [email protected] or 816-468-7190.
Home Repairs Now Available for Those Who Qualify
North Kansas City Hospital received the silver award from the Department of Health and Human Services for success in increasing the availability of organs for transplantation. Hospital executives, together with Midwest Transplant Network (MTN), received the department’s Medal of Honor for Organ Donation for achieving and sustaining national goals for donation, including a donation rate of 75 percent or more of eligible donors at the Hospital. “North Kansas City Hospital’s success in this extremely important program is greatly influenced by the help and support of the Midwest Transplant Network and the incredibly dedicated staff at North Kansas City Hospital,” says Dianne Studer, the Hospital’s co-chair for the Donate Life Committee. “It is our duty to respect and honor the wishes of our patients both alive and deceased regarding organ donation. We’re proud to be a part of this program which saves so many lives.”
North Kansas City Hospital Receives National Award for Organ Donation
Annual Legislative Trip Reservation Form
Monday & Tuesday, February 4-5Names:_________________________________________________________________________Company:_______________________________________________________________________Credit Card #_____________________________________________________________________
Exp:_______ Security Code:_________Billing Zip Code:_________
$250/person including reception dinner & lodging$75/person for dinner only
Trails to SuccessYou are invited to join
Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce in celebrating success & accomplishments at our
2013 Annual Banquet
Reservations requested by January 10, 2013 online at www.northlandchamber.com or 816/455-9911
Saturday, January 19, 2013Argosy Casino Hotel & Spa
Cocktails 5:30pm Dinner & Program 7:00pm• Reserved Table of 10 includes special seating, 2 bottles of wine, 10 drink tickets - $1,500 •
• Reserved Table of 10 - $850 • Individual Ticket - $75 •
2013 Annual Banquet sponsor:North Kansas City Hospital
Honoring 2012 Northlander of the YearSpencer Fields
2013 Annual Banquet
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ChAIRMAN’S CluBCAleNDAR
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January 2013Tuesday 1 NRCC OFFICE CLOSED HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Thursday 3 11:30am Ambassador Committee - RSVP Nick & Jake’s - Parkville
Friday 4 7:30am Executive Committee
Tuesday 8 7:30am Board of Directors
4:30pm Ribbon Cutting: Triality 1508 NW Vivion Rd, Ste 1508 Wednesday 9 12:Noon Education Committee
Thursday 10 7:30am Planning & Development Committee
8am-5pm Leadership Northland Session 6
Friday 11 7:30am Let’s Talk Business Roundtable
Monday 14 6:30-8pm Youth Leadership Kick-Off
Tuesday 15 8am-2pm Youth Leadership Session 1
5pm Ribbon Cutting: Mosaic Life Care 6301 N Lucerne [Burlington Creek]
Friday 18 12:Noon Legislative Committee - RSVP Trezo Mare
Saturday 19 5:30-9pm Annual Banquet Argosy Casino Hotel & Spa Sponsored by: North Kansas City Hospital
Tuesday 22 7:30am Parks & Recreation Committee
Wednesday 23 7:30am Networking Breakfast - RSVP
Thursday 24 7:30am Planning & Development Committee
Monday 28 12:Noon Leadership Committee
All meetings held at the Chamber office unless otherwise noted.
Air Charter TeamBank of The WestBank of WestonBriarcliff VillageBuffalo Wild WingsCARSTARCosentino’s Price ChopperCoventry Health CareCurry Investment CompanyEmbassy Suites Kansas City- Int’l AirportCity of GladstoneGraingerHeartland Health
Hilton Kansas City AirportHy-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, PCPort Authority of Kansas CitySprintTyco Integrated Security, LLCUMBUS 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.Zona Rosa
Saturday, January 19, 2013 | Argosy Casino Hotel & SpaReserved Table of 10 - $850 Individual Ticket - $75
Reserved Table for 10 + Special Seating, 2 bottles of wine, 10 drink tickets - $1,500 Name(s)
CompanyCredit Card #Please include expiration date/4-digit code [AMX users]
Return registrations & make checks payable to:NRCC | 634 NW Englewood Road | Kansas City, MO 64118 | Phone: (816) 455.9911 | Fax: (816) 455.9933
RSVP on our website at www.northlandchamber.com