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volume 20 • issue 6 June 2012
TheNorthlandVoicea publication of the Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce
What’s InsideBusiness After Hours
Wednesday, June 6Sponsored by:
Bank of WestonTouchwork of Weston Massage
Weston Brewing Company5-7pm●●●
Monthly LuncheonTuesday, June 19
Argosy Casino Hotel & Spa12:Noon●●●
5th Friday CoffeeNorthwest Missouri State
University-Kansas City CenterFriday, June 29
8 Victory Lane - Liberty7:30am
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!
Congratulations Excellence in Education Nominees, Honorees & 2012 Christa McAuliffe Winner
Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce was once again proud to celebrate the success of the annual Excellence in Education Banquet on May 1. This annual event held at the KCI Expo center had more than 700 in attendance to recognize education in the Northland. This exciting event brings together each Northland school district and higher education institute, all from Clay and Platte Counties. We were happy to have an opportunity to honor outstanding students, teachers, staff, volunteers and business supporters involved with Northland education. With a special performance by the Staley High School Drum Line, the fun didn’t stop there! The highlight of the evening was the presentation of the 2012 Christa McAuliffe Pioneer in Education Award. This award is given to one outstanding teacher who goes above and beyond what is expected of an educator. This year’s award was presented to Dianne VanBallas, a 6th grade Communication Arts and Social Studies teacher from New Mark Middle School, North Kansas City Schools. With her endless supply of enthusiasm and love of learning, success is her number one focus and goal for each student in her class.
Thanks to generous Chamber members, NRCC was able to provide 15 Northland students with an opportunity to further their education and help eliminate financial burden with a $500 scholarship award to any school of their choosing. If a student decides to continue their education at one of the Northland’s colleges or universities, then that higher education institute will match the scholarship award. Each district selected businesses to honor for their participation and contributions to quality education. These local companies not only provide financial support, but also donate services, materials and time. Volunteers often give of their time and talent and expect no recognition in return. For this reason, we are able to honor these men and women who create positive and dynamic environments for staff and students in their districts. On behalf of the NRCC and Education Committee, we would like to again congratulate nominees in the Excellence in Service and Teaching categories. And a big thanks to our sponsors, Citizens Bank & Trust, North Kansas City Hospital, Citi Cards, Grantham University, NorthPoint Development, Liberty EDC and UMKC School of Education/Northland.
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
Membership DirectorConnie Waltman
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]
Accent MarketingAlphapointeAmerican Diabetes AssociationArgosy Casino Hotel & SpaBriarcliff Development CompanyBrightergy SolarBrown & CompanyCCP CompositesCook, Flatt & Strobel EngineersCourtyard by MarriottCreekwood Surgery CenterEagle Animal Hospital, Inc.Grantham University
Homewood Suites by HiltonJE Dunn Construction Co.KC Winwater Works CompanyKrtek Real Estate, Inc.Lewis, Rice & Fingersh, L.L.C.MacDon, Inc.Martin Luther AcademyThe McCrummen Immigration Law Group, LLCMcTech CorporationMid-States Supply Company, Inc.Samuel U. Rodgers Health CenterPlatte County Board of Services for the
Developmentally
Precision Collision Center, LLCRoma BakerySam’s ClubSchweitzer & AssociatesSignCraft, Inc.Southwest Technologies, Inc.Sunflower Dermatology and Day Spa, LLCTri-County Mental Health Services, Inc.Van’s Fence, LLCVocational Services Inc.Scott Wagner, Kansas City City CouncilWest Platte R-II School District
Thank you for renewing your Chamber investment this month.
Comfort Inn - Kansas City/Airport Tom Scott 11100 N Ambassador Drive Kansas City, MO 64153 (816) 569-2500 Fax: (816) 569-2505 www.comfortinn.com/hotel/mo236 [email protected]
Full Employment Council Clyde McQueen 1740-D Paseo Kansas City, MO 64108 (816) 471-0557 Fax: (816) 471-0132 www.feckc.org [email protected]
Gillis Center, Inc Kim Champlain 8150 Wornall Road Kansas City, MO 64114 (816) 508-3544 Fax: (816) 508-3535 www.gillis.org [email protected]
Insperity Doug DeLisser 4200 W 115th Street Leawood, KS 66211 (913) 339-2221 www.insperity.com [email protected]
Redheaded Scrapbooks LLC Jen Johnson 5500 N Bell Street Kansas City, MO 64118 (816) 260-1239 www.redheadedscrapbooks.com [email protected]
Times Two Creative Tony Libra 1529 Swift North Kansas City, MO 64116 (816) 421-7277 Fax: (816) 283-8082 www.x2creative.com [email protected]
Welcome to our New Chamber Members!
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Find Out details abOut Our latest events
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Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce21st Annual Golf Tournament
Wednesday, July 11, 2012 • Tiffany Greens Golf Club7:00am - 7:40am Morning Session Registration Breakfast
8:00am Shotgun Tee-Off
11:00am - 12:45pm Afternoon Session Registration Lunch & Putting Contest
1:00pm Shotgun Tee-Off
5:30pm Awards & Food
Contact the Chamber office to register, 816/455-9911 or [email protected] by: Argosy Casino Hotel & Spa
Get Your Company Name Out There!
Interested in Sponsoring a Networking Event at Your Business?
2012 Opportunities Still Available
Contact [email protected] or
816/455-9911 for available dates
It’s never too late to be involved!
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Chamber News
www.northlandchamber.com 4 June 2012
For advertising opportunities on our mobile app contact [email protected] or 816/455-9911
Don’t miss this international travel opportunity! Ireland
October 30 - November 6, 2012 Contact NRCC for more details!
Leadership Northland2013
Now AcceptiNg ApplicAtioNs!Brochure enclosed in this newsletter.
Applications can be obtained at www.northlandchamber.com/leadership
To be considered for this program, applications must be returned to the NRCC office no later than July 9th.
The 2012-2013 program will begin August 23-24, with an overnight retreat. The class will be introduced to the Chamber membership during September Business After
Hours at Cascone’s Restaurant.
For questions please contact [email protected] or 816/-455-9911
5th Friday CoffeeJune 29th, 7:30am-8:30amEnjoy a great morning cup of coffee at Northwest Missouri State University-
Kansas City Center, 8 Victory Lane in Libertywith fellow Chamber members
before you head to work!
Cruise Connection LLC • 7932 N Oak, Suite 210 Kansas City, MO 64118 • 816-420-8688
www.cruiseconnectionllc.com
*Prices includes cruise, port charges, all taxes and are based on double occupancy for an ocean view stateroom
Price is capacity controlled and can be modified without prior notice. Fuel supplements of up to $9.00 per person per day may be reinstated if the NYMEX oil price exceeds $70.00 per barrel. Ships Registry: Netherlands
Fabulous Fall Specials 7-Day Eastern Caribbean from $958.00* per person
7-Day Mexican Riviera from $999.00* per person
15-Day Transatlantic Cruise (Barcelona to Ft. Lauderdale) from $1259.00* per person
11-Night Panama Canal Cruise from 1547.00* per person
Book from June 15-30, 2012 to receive 50% reduced deposit and $50.00 onboard credit.
You will also receive an Onboard Value Booklet worth over $450 in savings.
Contact Cruise Connection to book!
Ribbon Cuttings & Around the Northland
Riverstone ApartmentsRiverstone Apartments celebrated their membership with a ribbon cutting. Tours of the luxury apartment homes were given.
Ireland Trip
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Hillcrest Transitional Housing Celebrated their new facility with a Ribbon Cutting. Thanks for being part of the Chamber!
Benton House of Shoal Creek Welcome to NRCC, Benton House of Shoal Creek! A ribbon cutting and open house of this new retirement facility in the Northland was a great success.
Park University to Host Coterie Theater ClassChildren will take the stage this summer when Park University partners with the Coterie Theatre to offer drama and acting classes at the University’s Parkville Campus. Week-long summer camps for children entering kindergarten through 12th grade are scheduled for June 11 through June 29. This is the second summer the Coterie School for Theatre Exploration will partner with Park to offer classes. In the Coterie’s classes, professional teaching artists use games, improvisations, acting exercises and scene work to help young actors discover what it means to respond truthfully and believably. In drama classes for younger students, actors flex their imaginations through games, visual arts, music and improvisation. To register for classes, call (816) 474-4241. Registration forms and complete class descriptions are available at www.coterietheatre.org.
Ray Brock Chosen as “Outstanding Missourian”Missouri Representative Myron Neth and Steven Tilley, Speaker of the House of Reprsentatives, approved Raymond R. (Ray) Brock as an Outstanding Missourian for the 34th State Representative District. This is one of the highest honors the House of Representatives gives. The award recognizes Missourians who have done outstanding things in our country or community. His decade’s long service to the greater Kansas City area and specifically the Northland has made him worthy of this high honor. A formal time during the legislative session to recognize Mr. Brock was help at the missouri Capitol in the House of Representatives Chamber on May 1, 2012. A district presentation took place May 4 at William Jewell College.
Share Your Good News!Submit your press release by the 10th of the month to
[email protected] for inclusion in the following month’s publication. Press releases are subject to editing and will be used on an as
needed basis.
Join Us in WestonCome Share Some Time WiTh Your FelloW
Chamber memberS aT The
NrCC buSiNeSS aFTer hourS & eNjoY:
LocaL Beers, Wine and spirits,compLimentary chair massages,
cigar making demonstrations, great Food,toUrs oF the caves & the restored st. george hoteL
WedNeSdaY, JuNe 6 | 5-7pm
PaTio oF O’MalleYS Pub | 500 WelT STreeT
a ShorT drive, buT a World aWaY!
BUsiness aFter hoUrs proUdLy sponsored By:
Impact of Small Businesses in the NorthlandPanel Lead by: Pete Fullerton, KCMO EDC
June LuncheonLuncheon Sponsored by: Sam’s Club Reservations for June Luncheon
Tuesday, June 19 • 12:Noon Argosy Casino Hotel & Spa | $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.
pACEsETTERs
CHAIRMAN’s ClubCAlENDAR
EXECuTIVE Club
June 2012
Wednesday 6 5pm-7pm Business After Hours Bank of Weston, Touchwork of Weston Massage & Weston Brewing Company 500 Welt Street - WestonThursday 7 11:30am Ambassador Committee HyVee - Club Room RSVP 5330 NW 64th StreetFriday 8 7:30am Executive Board Meeting
Tuesday 12 7:30am Board of Directors Meeting
Thursday 14 7:30am Planning & Development
4:30pm Ribbon Cutting: NorthPoint Development 6300 N Revere Drive
Monday 18 12:Noon Golf Committee
Tuesday 19 12:Noon Monthly Luncheon: Impact of Small Businesses in the Northland - RSVP Argosy Casino Hotel & Spa 777 NW Argosy Parkway 4:30pm Ribbon Cutting: Dental Smilemakers #5 NW Barry Road
Wednesday 20 - Friday 22 Washington DC Fly-In Thursday 28 7:30am Joint Meeting: Planning & Development Parks & Recreation
Friday 29 7:30am 5th Friday Coffee Northwest Missouri State University-Kansas City Center 8 Victory Lane - Liberty
*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
Jennifer Buckmaster – Park Hill School DistrictClass of 2009“Participating in Leadership Northland is without a doubt, one of the most amazing programs I have ever been lucky enough to be involved with. The information presented is not only practical but fascinating, and can immediately be put to good use in both your personal and professional life. The opportunities to speak with and learn from local, city, and state professionals are priceless. You will wonder how you ever got along without the wonderful support you receive from all the new friendships made. If you live or work in the Northland, you should run, not walk, and sign up for this outstanding program.”
Melanie Beard – North Kansas City HospitalClass of 2010 “Having attended many different “leadership” programs, I was very skeptical on how well served time away from my responsibilities would be. I was shocked by my ignorance. The coordination of the program provided all aspects of “life in the Northland”... there was no stone left unturned! That combined with the opportunity to network and form real and lasting friendships with a cross-section of different business professionals made it an outstanding experience.”
Kent Putman - Harley-Davidson Motor Co.Class of 2011“Leadership Northland is more than a program; it is truly an educational and developmental experience. Insight gained from the exposure to our state and local leaders is invaluable to the individual as well as their workplace. Despite working in the Northland for 17 years, I am amazed as to how little I knew about the area prior to participating in the group. This opportunity to collaborate with other leaders in the Northland should not be missed.”
Brad Cope - Alderman, City of RiversideClass of 2012Leadership Northland is an amazing opportunity and truly is a privilege to be involved with. The program captures the experience of exceptional leaders within the Northland and you gain great insight into how State, local governments, community groups and businesses function. Beyond this wealth of knowledge the program provides not only an opportunity to build wonderful relationships but create lifelong friendships.
ParticipantFeedback
2013
Northland Regional Chamber of CommerceKarla Martinez, Vice President
634 NW Englewood RoadKansas City, Missouri 64118
816.455.9911Fax 816.455.9933
Ensuring the vitality of the Northland by providing for a
planned and continuous source of motivated leaders who are educated about the region, its
challenges and opportunities as well as trained to accept future
leadership roles in the Northland, the Greater Kansas City Area
and the State of Missouri.
LeadershipNorthlandWhat’s in it for my company?
Your company will benefit from a proven development program that helps expand your scope and reach.
• Increase your community exposure and awareness
• Create opportunities to market your company
• Develop your employees, and improve retention. The Leadership
Northland program has been used by businesses as a vehicle for on-going professional training
Mission
PurposeLeadership Northland, a program of the Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce, is an intensive, 8-session adult program devoted to strengthening and educating area business and community professionals. Each session examines some of the key themes and issues surrounding our community. Leadership Northland also provides participants opportunities to explore and strengthen personal leadership competencies. Upon completion of the program, graduates will have developed a keen sense of awareness about the community issues and will have increased their motivation to assume responsible community and workplace roles.
Sessions are at various sites throughout the region and focus on specific aspects of the Northland, Metropolitan Kansas City and the State of Missouri.
Program Goals• Introduce and develop ongoing communications
among emerging and established leaders• Explore concepts of leadership and leadership
techniques• To increase awareness & encourage involvement
in the Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce
Application ProcessCriteriaAt a minimum, the successful candidate will have:• Expressed a desire to contribute both time and
energy toward serving the community• Demonstrated prior volunteer involvement as well as
leadership• Demonstrated an interest in and understanding of the
Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce• Demonstrated professional growth and leadership
Process• Complete an application. Applications are available
on our website: www.northlandchamber.com• Submit your application to the Chamber office by July 11, 2012• Applicant finalists will be notified by July 27, 2012
Tuition• Tuition for the program is $700 for Chamber members
and $900 for non-members• Tuition is payable by the individual, the employer or
the sponsoring organization• Tuition is non-refundable• One scholarship in honor of the 2011 “Northlander of
the Year” award recipient, Betty Burch, will be given to cover half of the tuition for one participant—see application for more details
• Tuition covers all provided transportation, materials, meals, snacks, meetings and graduation
Program Requirements• Session attendance is required for graduation• Within the eight month program, participants must
attend three different Chamber committee meetings, one monthly luncheon and one business after hours, to increase awareness of the Chamber and to encourage involvement
• Participants are encouraged to sit on the auction committee and required to participate in the annual golf tournament
2013 Leadership
Northland
Program ScheduleA more detailed schedule will be distributed to participants with the acceptance letter.
Session Dates & TopicsSessions are from 8am-5pm, the second Thursday of each month, unless otherwise noted. Locations of sessions will be emailed prior to each session.
August 23-24 Thursday 6pm, ending Friday 3pm Thursday: Overnight Retreat, Hilton-KCIFriday: [Session 1]
September 5 [Wednesday evening, 5-7pm]Meet the NRCC Membership/Business After Hours
September 13 [Session 2]Teambuilding/Northland Development
October 11 [Session 3]Northland History/Service Project
November 8 [Session 4]Business & Industry
December 13 [Session 5]Education & Healthcare
January 10 [Session 6]City Government
February 5 [Tuesday, Session 7, all day event] Amtrak to Jefferson City, Day at the Capitol
March 148am-12:noon [Session 8] 6-9pm Graduation Banquet
July 2013Class participation in Annual Golf Tournament